Mercer Bears @ East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Peterson has 15 as East Tennessee State beats Mercer 59-58
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- — Quimari Peterson scored 12 of his 15 points in the second half, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 55 seconds left, and East Tennessee State defeated Mercer 59-58 on Wednesday night.
Peterson also contributed five rebounds and four steals for the Buccaneers (18-12, 11-6 Southern Conference). Maki Johnson added 11 points while going 3 of 10 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) while he also had five rebounds.
Tyler Johnson finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Bears (12-18, 5-12). Ahmad Robinson added 15 points.
Both teams next play Saturday. East Tennessee State visits The Citadel and Mercer plays Western Carolina at home.
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Game Information
Johnson City, TN
Referee:Chris King
Referee:Ryan Christian
Referee:R.B. Clyburn
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 10-2 | - | 18-7 |
| Wofford | 9-3 | 1 | 17-8 |
| Furman | 7-4 | 2.5 | 16-8 |
| Mercer | 7-5 | 3 | 15-10 |
| Samford | 6-6 | 4 | 13-12 |
| The Citadel | 6-6 | 4 | 9-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-6 | 4.5 | 9-15 |
| Chattanooga | 4-8 | 6 | 10-15 |
| Western Carolina | 4-8 | 6 | 8-15 |
| VMI | 1-11 | 9 | 6-19 |
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