| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MER | 33 | 32 | 65 |
| WCU | 29 | 40 | 69 |
Gilmore scores 19 to lift W. Carolina over Mercer 69-65
CULLOWHEE, N.C. -- — Marlow Gilmore registered 19 points, seven rebounds and three blocks as Western Carolina narrowly defeated Mercer 69-65 on Saturday.
Gilmore hit 9 of 11 shots.
Marvin Price had 16 points for Western Carolina (10-19, 4-12 Southern Conference), which ended its five-game losing streak. Vonterius Woolbright added 11 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Jalen Johnson had 16 points for the Bears (15-14, 8-8). Felipe Haase added 16 points.
The Catamounts leveled the season series against the Bears. Mercer defeated Western Carolina 72-64 on Jan. 22.
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2021-22 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 14-4 | - | 27-8 |
| Furman | 12-6 | 2 | 22-12 |
| Samford | 10-8 | 4 | 21-11 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 4 | 19-13 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 5 | 17-15 |
| VMI | 9-9 | 5 | 16-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 6 | 16-17 |
| East Tennessee State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-17 |
| The Citadel | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Western Carolina | 5-13 | 9 | 11-21 |