Holland, Jelks lead Mercer to 82-64 win over Florida A&M
MACON, Ga. -- Ria'n Holland had 24 points and Stephon Jelks added 12 with 10 rebounds as Mercer thumped Florida A&M 82-64 on Saturday.
Holland drilled 6 of 8 from beyond the arc, making 7 of 10 field-goal attempts. Jelks also had seven assists. Jordan Strawberry added 12 points for the Bears (6-4).
Mercer, coming off a double overtime loss to Memphis last Saturday, spotted Florida A&M the lead before taking control with 11:04 left when Cory Kilby nailed a 3-pointer for a 25-15 lead. Mercer ran out to a 47-31 halftime advantage. The Bears had a run midway of the second period that pushed their lead to 76-50 with 7:37 left.
Marcus Barham drilled 7 of 11 attempts from beyond the arc for 21 points to lead Florida A&M (1-10), which has lost six straight. Desmond Williams added 13 with Nick Severado chipping in 10 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Glenn Tuitt
- Scott Smith
- J.W. Lucas
2024-25 Southwestern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Alabama State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Bethune-Cookman | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Southern | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Florida A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Grambling | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Prairie View A&M | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Texas Southern | 0-0 | - | 1-5 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 0-0 | - | 1-6 |
| Alcorn State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
| Jackson State | 0-0 | - | 0-7 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
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