CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — Baraka Okojie scored 22 points as Mercer overcame a sluggish first half to beat The Citadel 70-54 in a Southern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at McAlister Field House.

The Bears trailed 25-18 at halftime but erupted for 52 points after the break. Okojie added five rebounds and six assists for Mercer. Armani Mighty contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Braxton Williams led The Citadel with 17 points. The Bulldogs could not sustain their early momentum, shooting poorly as a team.

Mercer improved to 17-10 overall. The Citadel fell to 9-18. Attendance was 1,171.