1 | 2 | T | |
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CIT | 38 | 40 | 78 |
MER | 41 | 46 | 87 |
McCreary leads with 25, Mercer defeats The Citadel 87-78
The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Mercer Bears: Game Highlights
The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Mercer Bears: Game Highlights
MACON, Ga. -- — Jalyn McCreary had 25 points in Mercer's 87-78 victory against The Citadel on Wednesday night.
McCreary was 11 of 17 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Bears (13-15, 6-9 Southern Conference). Alex Holt scored 23 points, shooting 11 of 11 from the field and 1 for 4 from the line. Jalen Cobb was 6 of 9 shooting (3 for 4 from 3-point range) to finish with 15 points.
Elijah Morgan led the Bulldogs (10-18, 2-13) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. AJ Smith added 17 points for The Citadel. In addition, Madison Durr had 15 points and four assists.
Mercer led 41-38 at the half, with Cobb (13 points) its high scorer before the break. Holt scored 16 points in the second half to help lead Mercer to the nine-point victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Wil Howard
- Hunter Allen
- Michael Wallace
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Furman | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
Wofford | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |