Johnson, Haase carry Mercer over VMI 97-91
MACON, Ga. -- — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 30 points and Felipe Haase added 28 to lift Mercer to a 97-91 win over VMI on Thursday night.
Johnson hit 11 of 14 shots, including 8 of 8 on 3-pointers. He added six rebounds.
James Glisson III added 21 points for Mercer (9-7, 2-1 Southern Conference).
The 97 points were a season best for Mercer, which also had a season-high 17 3-pointers.
VMI scored 57 second-half points, a season high for the team.
The Keydets’ Jake Stephens had a career-high 34 points. Sean Conway had 18 points for the Keydets (9-8, 2-3). Trey Bonham added 16 points and six assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Todd Austin
- Ryan Christian
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |