Mercer Outguns Wofford in High-Scoring Southern Conference Affair

MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — Baraka Okojie scored 29 points and dished 12 assists to lead Mercer past Wofford 109-97 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Hawkins Arena. The Bears used a dominant first half, taking a 58-46 lead into halftime, and withstood a 51-point second-half effort from the Terriers. Mercer’s transition game was decisive, producing 31 fastbreak points. Nils Machowski led Wofford with 33 points. Mercer improved to 10-7 overall, while Wofford fell to 11-6. Attendance was 1,258.