GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — Clemson edged Mercer 70-63 in a men’s basketball game Saturday at Bi-Lo Center. The Tigers improved to 8-3, while the Bears fell to 7-3.

Mercer led 39-33 at halftime, but Clemson used a 37-24 second-half advantage to secure the win. The Tigers’ efficiency proved decisive, posting an offensive rating of 110.1 to Mercer’s 97.3. Clemson made 12 of 16 free throws, while Mercer went 5 for 10.

Baraka Okojie led all scorers with 20 points for Mercer. Dillon Hunter paced Clemson with 15 points. Attendance was 6,129.