| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC | 24 | 38 | 12 | 74 |
| MER | 31 | 31 | 10 | 72 |
Caldwell's buzzer-beater lifts Chattanooga past Mercer in OT
MACON, Ga. -- — A.J. Caldwell made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in overtime and Avery Diggs had a career-high 21 points as Chattanooga edged past Mercer 74-72 in overtime on Monday night.
David Jean-Baptiste had 15 points for Chattanooga (20-5, 10-2 Southern Conference). Malachi Smith added 15 points and eight rebounds. Darius Banks had 10 points.
Kamar Robertson had 16 points for the Bears (13-12, 6-6). James Glisson III added 14 points. Felipe Haase had 12 points.
The Mocs improve to 2-0 against the Bears on the season. Chattanooga defeated Mercer 77-68 last Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Anthony Jordan
- Art Vaulk
- Hunter Allen
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
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