| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCU | 28 | 42 | 70 |
| MER | 29 | 27 | 56 |
Western Carolina upsets Mercer, 70-56; faces ETSU in semis
ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Mason Faulkner had 22 points as fifth-seeded Western Carolina defeated fourth-seeded Mercer 70-56 in the Southern Conference Tourney quarterfinals on Saturday.
Carlos Dotson had 19 points for the Catamounts (19-11). Onno Steger added 13 points.
Mercer totaled a season-low 27 points in the second half.
Kamar Robertson had 17 points for the Bears (17-15). Djordje Dimitrijevic added 11 points. Ethan Stair had nine rebounds.
Western Carolina advances to face top-seeded ETSU in the first of two semifinals Sunday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Darryl Smith
- Jeremy Mosier
- Byron Evans
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
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