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McCreary scores 30 points and grabs 12 rebounds as Mercer beats Queens 84-65

Posted Wednesday, December 20, 2023 9:19 am

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Jalyn McCreary's 30 points and 12 rebounds led Mercer over Queens 84-65 on Tuesday night.

McCreary also contributed three steals and three blocks for the Bears (5-6). Jalen Cobb added 14 points while shooting 5 for 9, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc, and he also had 10 rebounds and five assists. Jake Davis shot 5 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.

The Royals (6-7) were led in scoring by Deyton Albury, who finished with 17 points and two steals. AJ McKee added 16 points and two steals for Queens.

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