SoCon/ASUN Challenge
Mercer secures 86-72 victory over West Georgia
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Kolten Griffin posterizes Mercer defender
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MACON, Ga. -- — Tyler Johnson's 24 points helped Mercer defeat West Georgia 86-72 on Wednesday.
Johnson added five rebounds for the Bears (4-4). Ahmad Robinson scored 13 points and added five rebounds. Alex Holt had 12 points and shot 5 of 6 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line.
The Wolves (0-10) were led by Shelton Williams-Dryden, who posted 23 points and 11 rebounds. Demetrus Johnson II added 12 points for West Georgia. Rickey Ballard also put up 11 points.
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Game Information
Hawkins Arena
11:00 AM, December 4, 2024Coverage: ESPN+
Macon, GA
Attendance: 1,309
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Florida Gulf Coast | 8-2 | - | 13-10 |
North Alabama | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
Lipscomb | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
Queens University | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
Jacksonville | 7-3 | 1 | 13-9 |
Eastern Kentucky | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
North Florida | 5-5 | 3 | 12-11 |
Stetson | 5-5 | 3 | 7-16 |
Austin Peay | 4-6 | 4 | 9-14 |
Central Arkansas | 2-8 | 6 | 6-17 |
West Georgia | 2-8 | 6 | 4-19 |
Bellarmine | 0-10 | 8 | 3-20 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 8-2 | - | 18-5 |
Chattanooga | 7-3 | 1 | 15-8 |
UNC Greensboro | 7-3 | 1 | 14-9 |
East Tennessee State | 6-4 | 2 | 13-10 |
Wofford | 6-4 | 2 | 12-11 |
Furman | 5-5 | 3 | 17-6 |
VMI | 5-5 | 3 | 11-12 |
Mercer | 4-6 | 4 | 11-12 |
Western Carolina | 2-8 | 6 | 6-15 |
The Citadel | 0-10 | 8 | 5-16 |