Mercer Bears @ Chicago State Cougars
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MER | 33 | 33 | 66 |
CHST | 30 | 31 | 61 |
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.
NEXT UP
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
Chicago, IL
Referee:Dan Dorian
Referee:Alfred Smith
Referee:Mike O'Neill
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 11-3 | - | 19-8 |
| Mercer | 9-5 | 2 | 17-10 |
| Wofford | 9-5 | 2 | 17-10 |
| Furman | 8-6 | 3 | 17-10 |
| Samford | 8-6 | 3 | 15-12 |
| UNC Greensboro | 8-6 | 3 | 12-15 |
| Western Carolina | 6-8 | 5 | 10-15 |
| The Citadel | 6-8 | 5 | 9-18 |
| Chattanooga | 4-10 | 7 | 10-17 |
| VMI | 1-13 | 10 | 6-21 |
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 11-2 | - | 17-9 |
| Central Connecticut | 9-5 | 2.5 | 15-10 |
| Le Moyne | 9-5 | 2.5 | 14-13 |
| Mercyhurst | 8-6 | 3.5 | 13-14 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 7-7 | 4.5 | 10-17 |
| New Haven | 6-7 | 5 | 11-15 |
| Stonehill | 6-8 | 5.5 | 9-18 |
| Wagner | 4-9 | 7 | 9-15 |
| Saint Francis | 4-9 | 7 | 6-20 |
| Chicago State | 4-10 | 7.5 | 6-21 |
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