NCAAB Game Recap
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Mercer at Virginia MilitaryThu Jan 18, 2018 7:00 PM EST
UVA |
64 |
GaTec |
48 |
| F | |
StMar |
74 |
Gonz |
71 |
| F | |
Mich |
52 |
Nebras |
72 |
| F | |
Norf |
68 |
NCAT |
71 |
| F | |
RobM |
74 |
SacHr |
60 |
| F | |
APSU |
56 |
TNSt |
70 |
| F | |
Mercer |
62 |
VMI |
56 |
| F | |
Citad |
58 |
UNCG |
72 |
| F | |
Murr |
72 |
Belm |
79 |
| F | |
Niag |
81 |
Quin |
73 |
| F | |
StFPA |
64 |
Merrim |
73 |
| F | |
MtStM |
73 |
StFNY |
81 |
| F | |
JSU |
58 |
MorSt |
57 |
| F | |
Bry |
79 |
LIU |
83 |
| F | |
FaDi |
65 |
CenCT |
66 |
| F | |
IL-C |
92 |
YSU |
78 |
| F | |
NE |
90 |
W&M |
70 |
| F | |
Drex |
68 |
Tows |
90 |
| F | |
Elon |
74 |
JMU |
85 |
| F(OT) | |
Del |
63 |
Hof |
90 |
| F | |
IUPUI |
67 |
Clev |
70 |
| F | |
UNCW |
76 |
Charl |
80 |
| F | |
UMassL |
62 |
Albany |
70 |
| F | |
Lib |
60 |
HiPt |
71 |
| F | |
Presb |
53 |
GWebb |
61 |
| F | |
Bingha |
66 |
Stony |
77 |
| F | |
Longw |
63 |
Radf |
70 |
| F | |
Vermt |
67 |
UNH |
56 |
| F | |
Hartfo |
86 |
Maine |
68 |
| F | |
ChaSo |
47 |
Campbl |
62 |
| F | |
Stetsn |
81 |
KennSt |
95 |
| F | |
JU |
85 |
USC-Up |
91 |
| F | |
NFla |
59 |
NJIT |
91 |
| F | |
UNCC |
64 |
FAU |
75 |
| F | |
ODU |
64 |
FIU |
54 |
| F | |
Maris |
65 |
Sien |
68 |
| F | |
FlGlf |
88 |
Lipsco |
83 |
| F | |
N TX |
65 |
LaTec |
66 |
| F | |
ETSU |
62 |
Furm |
61 |
| F | |
Rider |
88 |
StPet |
84 |
| F | |
UtVal |
84 |
UTRGV |
76 |
| F | |
CSBak |
59 |
UMKC |
62 |
| F | |
Woff |
93 |
Samf |
89 |
| F | |
SEMO |
86 |
SIU-E |
74 |
| F | |
TNTec |
70 |
E KY |
67 |
| F | |
NoKY |
91 |
WIMil |
64 |
| F | |
WriSt |
80 |
WIGB |
67 |
| F | |
WaSt |
73 |
Colora |
82 |
| F | |
Rice |
75 |
USM |
86 |
| F | |
Wake |
63 |
NCSU |
72 |
| F | |
MTSU |
63 |
Marsh |
73 |
| F | |
GrCan |
86 |
ChiSt |
58 |
| F | |
CoCar |
57 |
USA |
60 |
| F | |
Denv |
80 |
NebOm |
86 |
| F(2OT) | |
Ida |
80 |
S UT |
76 |
| F | |
E WA |
81 |
NoAZ |
76 |
| F | |
Minn |
66 |
MD |
77 |
| F | |
TN-M |
60 |
E IL |
80 |
| F | |
UL |
77 |
TexAr |
65 |
| F | |
ULM |
52 |
TxSt |
55 |
| F | |
Seatt |
62 |
NMSt |
75 |
| F | |
Sac |
64 |
Web |
80 |
| F | |
PorSt |
87 |
IdaSt |
83 |
| F | |
UNCA |
58 |
Winth |
85 |
| F | |
USC |
75 |
Oreg |
70 |
| F | |
UAB |
69 |
W Ky |
77 |
| F | |
CAPoly |
73 |
UCIrv |
80 |
| F | |
Portl |
55 |
USD |
49 |
| F | |
Pepp |
78 |
Pacif |
92 |
| F | |
Wash |
62 |
Utah |
70 |
| F | |
SCla |
65 |
USF |
62 |
| F | |
UCLA |
63 |
OrSt |
69 |
| F | |
LoyMa |
67 |
BYU |
82 |
| F | |
App |
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Troy |
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| PPD | |
Mercer 62, Virginia Military 56
Jan 18, 2018, 7:00 PM EST
Final |
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LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) Ria'n Holland had 16 points and Stephon Jelks added 13 with 11 rebounds as Mercer held off VMI 62-56 to gets its third straight win and even its Southern Conference record on Thursday night.
Holland hit 4 of 7 from deep, making 6 of 11 field goal attempts. Demetre Rivers added 13 points and Desmond Ringer grabbed 11 rebounds for Mercer (10-9, 3-3).
Coach Bob Hoffman picked up his 500th career victory, 189 of which have come at Mercer.
The Bears took the lead for good when Jordan Strawberry nailed a 3 with 6:58 left in the first half. VMI stayed within striking distance but never regained the lead.
VMI's Keith Smith drilled a 3-pointer to close to 59-56 with 43 seconds left. Strawberry made three free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
Bubba Parham had 18 points and Smith added 17 for VMI (5-12, 0-6).
Leaders
| Mercer | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Holland | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| S. Jelks | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Virginia Military | PTS | +/- | AST | REB | ST | BLK |
| B. Parham | 18 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| K. Smith | 17 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Team Comparison
| Mercer | VMI | |
|---|---|---|
| Points For | 62 | 56 |
| Field Goals | 23/63-37% | 19/54-35% |
| Three Pointers | 8/25-32% | 12/30-40% |
| Free Throws | 8/13-62% | 6/10-60% |
| Offensive Rebounds | 20 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 30 | 23 |
| Rebounds | 55 | 36 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Steals | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 6 |
| Personal Fouls | 12 | 15 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Ejections | 0 | 0 |
2017-18 Reg Season - Mercer Leads Series 1-0
| Date | Result | Away Pts Ldr | Home Pts Ldr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Jan 18 | Mercer 62 @ VMI 56 | R. Holland 16 | B. Parham 18 |
Game Information
| Stadium: Cameron Hall, Lexington, Virginia |
| Attendance: 961 |
| Game Time: |