Bender scores 21 to lead Mercer past Kennesaw State 81-71
KENNESAW, Ga. -- — Maciej Bender had a career-high 21 points and Mercer beat Kennesaw State 81-71 on Tuesday.
Ross Cummings had 15 points for Mercer (7-1), Leon Ayers III added 15 points and Felipe Haase had 11 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Spencer Rodgers had 20 points for the Owls (3-5). Terrell Burden added 17 points. Chris Youngblood had 10 points.
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2020-2021 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Greensboro | 13-5 | - | 21-9 |
| Wofford | 12-5 | 0.5 | 15-9 |
| Furman | 10-5 | 1.5 | 16-9 |
| Chattanooga | 9-7 | 3 | 18-8 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-7 | 3.5 | 13-12 |
| VMI | 7-7 | 4 | 13-12 |
| Mercer | 8-9 | 4.5 | 18-11 |
| The Citadel | 5-11 | 7 | 13-12 |
| Western Carolina | 4-13 | 8.5 | 11-16 |
| Samford | 2-9 | 7.5 | 6-13 |
2020-2021 ASUN Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 11-2 | - | 23-6 |
| Bellarmine | 10-3 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Lipscomb | 9-6 | 3 | 15-12 |
| North Florida | 6-6 | 4.5 | 8-15 |
| North Alabama | 7-8 | 5 | 13-11 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 4-5 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Stetson | 7-9 | 5.5 | 12-15 |
| Jacksonville | 5-9 | 6.5 | 11-13 |
| Kennesaw State | 2-13 | 10 | 5-19 |