Gary, Bender lead Mercer over Chattanooga 85-80
CHATANOOGA, Tenn. -- Jeff Gary and Maciej Bender scored 17 points apiece as Mercer narrowly beat Chattanooga 85-80 on Saturday.
Kamar Robertson added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Bears.
Djordje Dimitrijevic had 12 points, six rebounds and six assists for Mercer (15-14, 9-7 Southern Conference).
David Jean-Baptiste had 20 points for the Mocs (17-12, 8-8). Ramon Vila added 18 points and Matt Ryan had 16.
The Bears leveled the season series against the Mocs with the win. Chattanooga defeated Mercer 70-61 on Jan. 4. Mercer faces The Citadel on the road on Wednesday. Chattanooga matches up against VMI on the road on Wednesday.
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2020-2021 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | 13-5 | - | 18-8 |
| Wofford | 12-5 | 0.5 | 15-8 |
| Furman | 10-5 | 1.5 | 16-8 |
| Chattanooga | 9-7 | 3 | 18-7 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-7 | 3.5 | 12-11 |
| VMI | 7-7 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Mercer | 8-9 | 4.5 | 15-10 |
| The Citadel | 5-11 | 7 | 12-11 |
| Western Carolina | 4-13 | 8.5 | 11-15 |
| Samford | 2-9 | 7.5 | 6-12 |