Gary, Bender lead Mercer over Chattanooga 85-80
CHATANOOGA, Tenn. -- Jeff Gary and Maciej Bender scored 17 points apiece as Mercer narrowly beat Chattanooga 85-80 on Saturday.
Kamar Robertson added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Bears.
Djordje Dimitrijevic had 12 points, six rebounds and six assists for Mercer (15-14, 9-7 Southern Conference).
David Jean-Baptiste had 20 points for the Mocs (17-12, 8-8). Ramon Vila added 18 points and Matt Ryan had 16.
The Bears leveled the season series against the Mocs with the win. Chattanooga defeated Mercer 70-61 on Jan. 4. Mercer faces The Citadel on the road on Wednesday. Chattanooga matches up against VMI on the road on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Glenn Tuitt
- Timothy Hall
- Davis Maxwell
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| Wofford | 5-2 | 0.5 | 11-9 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Furman | 3-4 | 2.5 | 15-5 |
| Mercer | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-10 |
| VMI | 3-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-6 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
| The Citadel | 0-7 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
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