Rivers scores 22, Mercer wins seventh straight, 82-70
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Demetre Rivers scored 22 points and Mercer defeated The Citadel 83-70 on Friday for the Bears' seventh consecutive victory.
Jordan Strawberry added three 3-pointers in scoring 17 points and had nine assists. Ross Cummings scored 14 points as the Bears (17-13, 10-7 Southern) shot 49 percent, outscoring the Bulldogs 36-16 in the paint.
Matt Frierson made five of The Citadel's 14 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead the Bulldogs (10-19, 5-12), who have lost five of their last six. Zane Najdawi scored 17 points with seven rebounds, Kaelon Harris had 13 points and Kaiden Rice got his 12 points on 3-pointers.
Rivers scored nine points and Cory Kilby all nine of his during a 22-9 run that left the Bears ahead 58-46 with 12 minutes left. The Citadel got within seven in the final minute but Mercer made 8 of 8 free throws from there.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Glenn Tuitt
- Kenny Totten
- Chase Vaden
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |
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