Bender scores 21 to lead Mercer past Kennesaw State 81-71
KENNESAW, Ga. -- — Maciej Bender had a career-high 21 points and Mercer beat Kennesaw State 81-71 on Tuesday.
Ross Cummings had 15 points for Mercer (7-1), Leon Ayers III added 15 points and Felipe Haase had 11 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Spencer Rodgers had 20 points for the Owls (3-5). Terrell Burden added 17 points. Chris Youngblood had 10 points.
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Game Information
KSU Convocation Center
7:00 PM, 22 December 2020
Kennesaw, GA
Attendance: 341
- Referees:
- Glenn Tuitt
- Freddie Williams
- Chase Shaw
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 |
2024-25 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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