Middle Tennessee tops Mercer 82-58
RIVIERA MAYA -- — Donovan Sims, Josh Jefferson and Eli Lawrence scored 13 points apiece as Middle Tennessee easily defeated Mercer 82-58 in the Cancun Challenge -- Mayan Division on Wednesday.
DeAndre Dishman added 12 points for the Blue Raiders, and Justin Bufford chipped in 11.
Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 20 points for the Bears (2-4). Felipe Haase and James Glisson III added 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Ek
- Darryl Smith
- Mark Maslona
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTEP | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| New Mexico State | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Liberty | 2-1 | 0.5 | 14-2 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-1 | 0.5 | 11-5 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-2 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Western Kentucky | 1-2 | 1.5 | 10-6 |
| Florida International | 1-2 | 1.5 | 7-9 |
| Sam Houston | 0-3 | 2.5 | 7-9 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| Furman | 2-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Mercer | 2-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Wofford | 2-1 | 1 | 8-8 |
| Chattanooga | 1-2 | 2 | 9-7 |
| VMI | 0-3 | 3 | 6-10 |
| The Citadel | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
| Western Carolina | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
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