Roberts scores 13 to lift Georgia State past Mercer 73-61
MACON, Ga. -- Justin Roberts registered 13 points and six assists as Georgia State topped Mercer 73-61 on Saturday.
Corey Allen had 16 points for Georgia State (6-3), which won its fifth straight game. Damon Wilson added 16 points and Kane Williams had 12.
Mercer put up 18 points in the first half, a season low for the team.
Victor Bafutto had 14 points for the Bears (4-6), who have now lost four games in a row. Djordje Dimitrijevic added 14 points. Ethan Stair had 13 points and eight rebounds.
Georgia State plays Texas-Arlington at home next Thursday. Mercer matches up against UNC Wilmington on the road next Monday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tim Gattis
- Glenn Tuitt
- Grant Todey
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 3-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Troy | 3-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Arkansas State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| James Madison | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Old Dominion | 2-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| Texas State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| App State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Southern Miss | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Georgia State | 1-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| UL Monroe | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| Mercer | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Furman | 1-1 | 1 | 13-2 |
| Chattanooga | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| East Tennessee State | 1-1 | 1 | 8-7 |
| Wofford | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| VMI | 0-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| The Citadel | 0-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
| Western Carolina | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
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