Caldwell's buzzer-beater lifts Chattanooga past Mercer in OT
MACON, Ga. -- — A.J. Caldwell made a buzzer-beating 3-pointer in overtime and Avery Diggs had a career-high 21 points as Chattanooga edged past Mercer 74-72 in overtime on Monday night.
David Jean-Baptiste had 15 points for Chattanooga (20-5, 10-2 Southern Conference). Malachi Smith added 15 points and eight rebounds. Darius Banks had 10 points.
Kamar Robertson had 16 points for the Bears (13-12, 6-6). James Glisson III added 14 points. Felipe Haase had 12 points.
The Mocs improve to 2-0 against the Bears on the season. Chattanooga defeated Mercer 77-68 last Saturday.
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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 |