Western Carolina 51, at Mercer 61

MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — The Mercer Bears used a dominant fourth-quarter surge to pull away from the Western Carolina Catamounts for a 61-51 victory in a Southern Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Hawkins Arena. In a contest defined by defensive pressure and offensive struggles, Mercer outscored Western Carolina 21-13 in the final period to secure the win in front of 425 fans. The game was a rematch of a Jan. 8 meeting, which Mercer also won, 84-75. The most critical phase of the game unfolded in the fourth quarter. Leading by just three points entering the final period, Mercer… Read more...