Chattanooga Mocs 77 Mercer Bears 68

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The Mocs 19-5, 9-2 (Southern) shot over 65% in the 2nd half and over 53% for the game to post the win over a hard-nosed Bears (13-11, 6-5 Conf). team. Malachi Smith (Belleville, IL) led the way in the win with 22 points and 3 steals. Josh Ayeni (Zaria, Nigeria) added 18 points and 3 boards. For the season he averages a shade over 3 points a contest. The Bears were led by Jalen Johnson (Durham, NC) with 21 points and 4 boards.