East Tennessee State 76, at Mercer 82

MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — In a game defined by a blistering first-half offensive display and a gritty second-half defensive response, the Mercer Bears weathered a furious comeback attempt by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers to secure an 82-76 victory in a Southern Conference men’s basketball clash Saturday afternoon at Hawkins Arena. A crowd of 2,317 watched Mercer (19-12, 12-6) build a commanding 49-35 halftime lead behind a scorching shooting performance, only to see East Tennessee State (21-10, 13-5) claw back to within a single possession in the final minutes before the Bears sealed the game at the free-throw line. The… Read more...