Bears Win Their Eighth in Hawkins.

Saturday, January 22

Macon, Ga.

5:00 PM

Mercer University

12-8,5-2SoCon

Western Carolina

8-12,2-5SoCon

Western Caro.

Mercer

Photo by: James Thomas

1/22/2022 8:41:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

Mercer wins over WCU, 72-64.

By: Jake List

MACON, Ga. – Coach Greg Gary and the Bears defeat the Western Carolina Catamounts, 72-64. Mercer moves to 5-2 in conference gameplay and 8-1 in home games this season.

Mercer (12-8, 5-2 SoCon) had Jalen Johnson tally 18 points while also going 100% from the free throw line with six rebounds as well. Jordan Jones, the freshman, had himself a night with 16 points and four assists along with four converted threes. Jones had 35 minutes of seen action in the match. Felipe Haase notched 13 points against WCU as he shot 5-8 from the field. Haase brought down six boards and recorded two steals. Shannon Grant and James Glisson IIIrecorded 10 rebounds for the Orange & Black. Shawn Walker Jr., Kamar Robertson, Johnson, and Glisson III all finished 100% from the charity stripe. A total of nine different Bears saw the court today, as Mercer has now won its eighth matchup at Hawkins this season.

Western Carolina (8-12, 2-5 SoCon) had Joe Petrakis lead the Catamounts with 20 points. Petrakis went 5-of-10 from downtown on the night. Cameron Bacote added 14 points in 33 minutes of gameplay on a 4-of-6 shooting performance from the field. Three of Bacote's points came from the free throw line. Bacote also recorded two rebounds on the night. WCU shot 36.7% from behind the arc in the matchup. Nick Robinson and Vonterius Woolbright combined for 22 points for the Catamounts as they both finished with 11 a piece. The Catamounts move to 2-5 in the conference.

NOTABLES:
- Jalen Johnson led the Bears in scoring with 18.
- Haase and Jones combine for 29.
- Jones capable of knocking down big shots.
- Four Bears shot 100% from the FT line.
- Nine Bears saw action in Hawkins Arena.

HIGHLIGHTS:
- Jordan Jones' THREES
- Grant's BLOCK
- Johnson's THREE

FINAL GRAPHIC:

2H | Bears stay strong at Hawkins and earn their 8th win at home this season‼️

🐻 @The_Jalen_ 18 PTS / 6 Rebs
🐻 @_Jay5Jones 16 PTS / 4 Assists
🐻 @FelipeHaase13 13 PTS / 6 Rebs#LetsRoar x #BearNation pic.twitter.com/WYUfoAw4Pr
— Mercer Men's Basketball (@MercerMBB) January 23, 2022

UP NEXT:
Mercer will visit Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday Jan. 26 to face off against Samford in Pete Hanna Center. Tip-off is slated for 7 p.m. The matchup on Wednesday 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.  

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW | DOUBLEHEADER 1/29:
Purchase your 2021-22 season tickets here to watch the Bears in action at Hawkins Arena. The Bears will host another doubleheader next Saturday. Tickets can be purchased here.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE BEARS:
For complete coverage of Mercer Basketball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerMBB (Twitter), /MercerBasketball (Facebook) and @Mercer_MBB (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.