Caldwell's buzzer-beater lifts Chattanooga past Mercer in OT

Feb 8, 2022, 03:00 am

MACON, Ga. -- — A.J. Caldwell made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in overtime and Avery Diggs had a career-high 21 points as Chattanooga edged past Mercer 74-72 in overtime on Monday night.

David Jean-Baptiste had 15 points for Chattanooga (20-5, 10-2 Southern Conference). Malachi Smith added 15 points and eight rebounds. Darius Banks had 10 points.

Kamar Robertson had 16 points for the Bears (13-12, 6-6). James Glisson III added 14 points. Felipe Haase had 12 points.

The Mocs improve to 2-0 against the Bears on the season. Chattanooga defeated Mercer 77-68 last Saturday.

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