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 |
---|---|---|---|
Jacksonville | 7-1 | - | 13-7 |
Florida Gulf Coast | 6-1 | 0.5 | 11-9 |
Lipscomb | 6-2 | 1 | 14-7 |
North Alabama | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-7 |
Queens University | 5-3 | 2 | 12-9 |
Stetson | 4-3 | 2.5 | 6-14 |
Eastern Kentucky | 3-4 | 3.5 | 9-11 |
Austin Peay | 3-4 | 3.5 | 8-12 |
North Florida | 3-5 | 4 | 10-11 |
West Georgia | 2-6 | 5 | 4-17 |
Central Arkansas | 1-7 | 6 | 5-16 |
Bellarmine | 0-7 | 6.5 | 3-17 |
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Samford | 6-1 | - | 16-4 |
UNC Greensboro | 6-2 | 0.5 | 13-8 |
East Tennessee State | 5-2 | 1 | 12-8 |
Wofford | 5-2 | 1 | 11-9 |
Chattanooga | 4-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
Furman | 3-4 | 3 | 15-5 |
Mercer | 3-4 | 3 | 10-10 |
VMI | 3-5 | 3.5 | 9-12 |
Western Carolina | 2-6 | 4.5 | 6-13 |
The Citadel | 0-8 | 6.5 | 5-14 |