Mack's 22 lead Wofford over Mercer 70-67

Wed, Feb 15, 2023
NCAAB News (AP)

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - B.J. Mack's 22 points helped Wofford defeat Mercer 70-67 on Wednesday night.

Jackson Paveletzke made 3 of 4 free throws, and Corey Tripp split a pair in the final second as Wofford scored the last four points of the game.

Mack shot 7 for 9 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line for the Terriers (14-14, 6-9 Southern Conference). Messiah Jones scored 13 points, going 5 of 7 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Paveletzke shot 3 of 5 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 11 points.

The Bears (12-16, 5-10) were led by Kamar Robertson, who posted 14 points. Michael Zanoni added 11 points for Mercer. Jalyn McCreary also recorded 10 points.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Wofford visits Citadel while Mercer hosts Western Carolina.

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