Carmody, Thomas both score 20 as Mercer defeats VMI 86-64
LEXINGTON, Va. -- — Robby Carmody and David Thomas both scored 20 points in Mercer's 86-64 win against VMI on Saturday.
Carmody had five rebounds and three steals for the Bears (8-7, 1-1 Southern Conference). Thomas shot 8 for 18, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc. Jake Davis shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Tyran Cook finished with 19 points and two steals for the Keydets (3-12, 0-2). Stephen Olowoniyi added 14 points and seven rebounds for VMI. Taeshaud Jackson also had 13 points, 12 rebounds and three steals.
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Game Information
Cameron Hall
6:00 PM, 6 January 2024
Lexington, VA
Attendance: 322
- Referees:
- Zelton Steed
- Jesse Joseph
- Chase Vaden
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 |