Virginia Military Institute 81, at Mercer 95

MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — Baraka Okojie scored 24 points and dished out seven assists to lead a balanced Mercer offense as the Bears pulled away in the second half for a 95-81 victory over Virginia Military Institute in a Southern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Hawkins Arena. The Bears, now 15-8 overall, used a decisive 13-2 run midway through the second half to break open a close contest and secure their third consecutive win. The Keydets, who got a game-high 26 points from TJ Johnson, fell to 6-17. Mercer’s depth proved overwhelming as five players scored in double figures.… Read more...