Mercer Bears @ Chattanooga Mocs
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
MER | 17 | 47 | 64 |
UTC | 23 | 31 | 54 |
Mercer's 47-point 2nd half upends Chattanooga 64-54
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Jordan Strawberry scored 17 points and Ria'n Holland added 15, and Mercer erupted in the second half to beat Chattanooga 64-54 on Saturday.
Mercer (14-16, 8-9 Southern) trailed 23-17 at halftime but took the lead for good with 7:23 to play when Holland sank three foul shots after being fouled on a 3-point attempt, and the Bears led 46-45.
The Bears shot 13 of 23 (56.5 percent) from the field and made 16 of 18 free throws in the second half. Chattanooga (19-10, 10-7) managed just 4-for-23 shooting (17) from 3-point range and was 8 for 12 from the free-throw line.
Desmond Ringer scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds for Mercer, which outrebounded Mercer 36-27.
Justin Tuoyo scored 14 points and had six rebounds and Casey Jones had 11 points and five boards for the Mocs, who have now lost three straight.
Game Information
Chattanooga, TN
Referee:Barry Mathis
Referee:Scott Smith
Referee:John Heatly
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
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