Mercer Bears @ VMI Keydets
Carmody, Thomas both score 20 as Mercer defeats VMI 86-64
LEXINGTON, Va. -- — Robby Carmody and David Thomas both scored 20 points in Mercer's 86-64 win against VMI on Saturday.
Carmody had five rebounds and three steals for the Bears (8-7, 1-1 Southern Conference). Thomas shot 8 for 18, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc. Jake Davis shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Tyran Cook finished with 19 points and two steals for the Keydets (3-12, 0-2). Stephen Olowoniyi added 14 points and seven rebounds for VMI. Taeshaud Jackson also had 13 points, 12 rebounds and three steals.
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Game Information
Lexington, VA
Referee:Zelton Steed
Referee:Jesse Joseph
Referee:Chase Vaden
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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