Mercer 71, at Charleston Southern 45

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Interstat) — In a commanding defensive performance, the Mercer women’s basketball team secured a decisive 71-45 victory over Charleston Southern on Friday afternoon at CSU Field House. The Bears, who improved to 5-3, controlled the game from the outset, using a stifling defense that held the Buccaneers to a frigid shooting night. Charleston Southern fell to 1-6 with the loss. Mercer’s offense was efficient, scoring 71 points on 71 possessions. The Bears shot 45.6 percent from the floor and were particularly effective from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 three-point attempts. In stark contrast, Charleston… Read more...