VMI Keydets @ Mercer Bears
Johnson, Haase carry Mercer over VMI 97-91
MACON, Ga. -- — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 30 points and Felipe Haase added 28 to lift Mercer to a 97-91 win over VMI on Thursday night.
Johnson hit 11 of 14 shots, including 8 of 8 on 3-pointers. He added six rebounds.
James Glisson III added 21 points for Mercer (9-7, 2-1 Southern Conference).
The 97 points were a season best for Mercer, which also had a season-high 17 3-pointers.
VMI scored 57 second-half points, a season high for the team.
The Keydets’ Jake Stephens had a career-high 34 points. Sean Conway had 18 points for the Keydets (9-8, 2-3). Trey Bonham added 16 points and six assists.
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Game Information
Macon, GA
Referee:Anthony Jordan
Referee:Todd Austin
Referee:Ryan Christian
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
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