1 | 2 | T | |
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MER | 41 | 29 | 70 |
UNCG | 31 | 33 | 64 |
McCreary scores 15 to lead Mercer over UNC Greensboro 70-64
GREENSBORO, N.C. -- — Jalyn McCreary scored 15 points as Mercer beat UNC Greensboro 70-64 on Saturday night.
McCreary shot 7 of 13 from the field for the Bears (9-12, 2-6 Southern Conference). Jah Quinones scored 12 points and added seven rebounds. David Thomas was 4 of 14 shooting, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points. The Bears broke a five-game skid.
The Spartans (15-6, 6-2) were led by Mikeal Brown-Jones, who posted 19 points and 16 rebounds. UNC Greensboro also got 15 points and two steals from Donovan Atwell. Keyshaun Langley also had 13 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Raymond Lightfoot
- Matt Jarman
- Nick Nadeau
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |