| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MER | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| ETSU | 28 | 31 | 59 |
Peterson has 15 as East Tennessee State beats Mercer 59-58
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. -- — Quimari Peterson scored 12 of his 15 points in the second half, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 55 seconds left, and East Tennessee State defeated Mercer 59-58 on Wednesday night.
Peterson also contributed five rebounds and four steals for the Buccaneers (18-12, 11-6 Southern Conference). Maki Johnson added 11 points while going 3 of 10 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) while he also had five rebounds.
Tyler Johnson finished with 19 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Bears (12-18, 5-12). Ahmad Robinson added 15 points.
Both teams next play Saturday. East Tennessee State visits The Citadel and Mercer plays Western Carolina at home.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris King
- Ryan Christian
- R.B. Clyburn
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 15-3 | - | 27-9 |
| UNC Greensboro | 13-5 | 2 | 20-12 |
| Samford | 12-6 | 3 | 22-11 |
| East Tennessee State | 12-6 | 3 | 19-13 |
| Furman | 11-7 | 4 | 25-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 19-16 |
| VMI | 7-11 | 8 | 15-19 |
| Mercer | 6-12 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Western Carolina | 4-14 | 11 | 8-22 |
| The Citadel | 0-18 | 15 | 5-25 |
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