Thelwell scores 26 in Morehead State's 74-66 victory over Mercer
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- — Drew Thelwell's 26 points helped Morehead State defeat Mercer 74-66 on Tuesday night.
Thelwell shot 8 for 13 (4 for 8 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (2-2). Riley Minix scored 19 points while shooting 3 of 6 from the field and 12 for 12 from the line, and added seven rebounds and four blocks. Dieonte Miles finished 3 of 4 from the field to finish with eight points, while adding nine rebounds.
The Bears (1-2) were led by Jah Quinones, who posted 12 points and seven steals. Jalyn McCreary and Robby Carmody put up 10 points apiece.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Barry Mathis
- Phil Cudd
- Jason Deerfield
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| East Tennessee State | 4-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| Wofford | 4-2 | 1 | 10-9 |
| Furman | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Mercer | 2-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| VMI | 2-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-5 | 4 | 5-12 |
| The Citadel | 0-6 | 5 | 5-12 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead State | 7-1 | - | 12-7 |
| Little Rock | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-3 | 2 | 10-9 |
| UT Martin | 5-3 | 2 | 9-10 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-4 | 3 | 9-10 |
| Southern Indiana | 3-5 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Lindenwood | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Tennessee State | 3-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| Western Illinois | 2-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
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