Bears Defeat UNCG in Hawkins

Saturday, January 15

Macon, Ga.

2:00 PM

Mercer University

10-7,3-1SoCon

UNCG

10-7,2-3SoCon

UNC Greensboro

Mercer

Photo by: James Thomas

1/15/2022 6:47:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

Mercer wins, 58-49, against the Spartans.

By: Jake List

MACON, Ga. – Coach Greg Gary and the Bears defeat the Spartans of UNCG, 58-49. Mercer moves to 3-1 in conference gameplay and 7-1 at home this season.

Mercer (10-7, 3-1 SoCon) had Jalen Johnson tally 16 points while also going 100% from the free throw line with two blocks as well. Felipe Haase had himself a day too with 13 points and five rebounds along with five assists. Kamar Robertson and James Glisson III recorded eight rebounds for the Orange & Black. Glisson III also notched nine points on a 3-of-4 shooting performance from behind the arc. Jordan Jones, who had a three for himself, Shawn Walker Jr., and Shannon Grant all combined for 68 quality minutes for the Bears today. Walker Jr. and Grant both finished 2-for-2 from the charity stripe. A total of eight different Bears saw the court today, dubbing this afternoon's win as another complete team victory.

UNCG (10-7, 2-3 SoCon) had De'Monte Buckingham lead the Spartans with 18 points. Buckingham also went 2-2 from the line for UNCG. Bas Leyte added 8 points in 28 minutes of gameplay on a 3-for-8 shooting performance from the field. Leyte also added eight rebounds.  The Spartans shot 33.33% in the second half. Kaleb Hunter and Kobe Langley combined for 11 points for UNCG. UNC Greensboro move to 2-3 in the conference.

COACH GARY'S THOUGHTS:

NOTABLES:
- Johnson led the Bears in scoring with a career 18.
- Haase and Glisson III combine for 22.
- Johnson, Glisson III, and Walker Jr. all went 2-2 from the FT line.
- Eight Bears saw action in Hawkins Arena.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Johnson's Three
- Glisson III's Three
- Walker Jr.'s Jumper

FINAL GRAPHIC:

2H | Can't name a better way to celebrate the weekend than with a Bears Dub‼️

🐻 @FelipeHaase13: 13 PTS
🐻 @JG3thetruth 9 PTS / 3-4 3PT
🐻 @The_Jalen_: 16 PTS / 2 Blocks #LetsRoar x #BearNation | #LightTheBridge pic.twitter.com/UPzgDZLO6w
— Mercer Men's Basketball (@MercerMBB) January 15, 2022

UP NEXT:
Mercer will visit Charleston, South Carolina on Monday Jan. 15 to face off against The Citadel in the McAlister Field House as the Bears' first rescheduled game. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. The matchup on Monday can be viewed on ESPN+ and can be heard on the Mercer Sports Network (100.9 The Creek, SportsMic) with Rick Cameron on the call.

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