1 | 2 | T | |
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MER | 33 | 32 | 65 |
WCU | 29 | 40 | 69 |
Gilmore scores 19 to lift W. Carolina over Mercer 69-65
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- — Marlow Gilmore registered 19 points, seven rebounds and three blocks as Western Carolina narrowly defeated Mercer 69-65 on Saturday.
Gilmore hit 9 of 11 shots.
Marvin Price had 16 points for Western Carolina (10-19, 4-12 Southern Conference), which ended its five-game losing streak. Vonterius Woolbright added 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Jalen Johnson had 16 points for the Bears (15-14, 8-8). Felipe Haase added 16 points.
The Catamounts leveled the season series against the Bears. Mercer defeated Western Carolina 72-64 on Jan. 22.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Billy Dunlap
- Chris King
- Chase Shaw
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Furman | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |