Appalachian State 67, at Mercer 75

MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a dramatic second-half surge, the Mercer Bears overcame a halftime deficit to defeat the Appalachian State Mountaineers 75-67 in a non-conference men’s basketball matchup Wednesday afternoon at Hawkins Arena. A sparse crowd of 709 watched as the visiting Mountaineers controlled the first half, taking a 29-26 lead into the break behind a physical, interior-focused attack. The script flipped completely after halftime, with Mercer erupting for 49 points while Appalachian State managed 38, ultimately leading to the eight-point victory. The game was a tale of contrasting offensive efficiencies. While both teams had… Read more...