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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State | 9-3 | - | 18-7 |
| South Alabama | 8-4 | 1 | 16-9 |
| Troy | 8-4 | 1 | 15-9 |
| App State | 8-4 | 1 | 15-9 |
| James Madison | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Marshall | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Old Dominion | 7-5 | 2 | 11-14 |
| Georgia Southern | 5-7 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Texas State | 5-7 | 4 | 12-13 |
| Georgia State | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Southern Miss | 5-7 | 4 | 10-15 |
| Louisiana | 5-7 | 4 | 8-17 |
| UL Monroe | 2-10 | 7 | 6-19 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-11 | 8 | 8-17 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 9-3 | - | 19-6 |
| Chattanooga | 9-3 | - | 17-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-3 | - | 16-9 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| Wofford | 7-5 | 2 | 13-12 |
| Furman | 6-6 | 3 | 18-7 |
| VMI | 6-6 | 3 | 12-13 |
| Mercer | 4-8 | 5 | 11-14 |
| Western Carolina | 2-10 | 7 | 6-17 |
| The Citadel | 0-12 | 9 | 5-18 |
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