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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
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