Williams' 23 help Mercer down East Tennessee State 82-76

Updated: Mar 1, 2026, 08:18 am

MACON, Ga. -- — Zaire Williams' 23 points helped Mercer defeat East Tennessee State 82-76 on Saturday.

Williams shot 7 of 9 from the field, including 4 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Bears (19-12, 11-7 Southern Conference). Baraka Okojie added 14 points while adding eight assists and four steals. Quinton Perkins II shot 4 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points. Armani Mighty had 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Blake Barkley finished with 16 points and nine rebounds for the Buccaneers (21-10, 13-5). East Tennessee State also got 15 points from Brian Taylor II. Jaylen Smith also had 10 points. Cam Morris III had 11 rebounds and two steals.

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