McCreary's 18 lead Mercer over Chicago State 66-61
CHICAGO -- — Jalyn McCreary and Robby Carmody had 18 points in Mercer's 66-61 victory against Chicago State on Thursday night.
McCreary contributed six rebounds and three steals for the Bears (1-1). Carmody shot 4 for 9 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 9 of 13 from the free throw line to add 18 points. Jake Davis shot 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with nine points.
Wesley Cardet Jr. led the way for the Cougars (0-2) with 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Chicago State also got 16 points, 10 rebounds and two steals from Jahsean Corbett. In addition, DeShawn Jean-Charles had 15 points and two blocks.
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Mercer's next game is Tuesday against Morehead State on the road, and Chicago State visits Southern Indiana on Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Dan Dorian
- Alfred Smith
- Mike O'Neill
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 Northeast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Wagner | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 4-10 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
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