The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga overcame a slow start to defeat Mercer 74-61 Thursday night in front of 4,043 fans at McKenzie Arena.
The Mocs never trailed after a basket inside by Justin Tuoyo broke a 44-all tie. They finished the game on a 9-1 run to improve to 19-9 on the season and 12-3 in the Southern Conference.
UTC shot 57 percent from the field in the second half, and held Mercer to 36 percent from the field. Ronrico White led the Mocs with 17 points and four assists. Greg Pryor added 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Tuoyo added 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks, while Eric Robertson added 11 points.
T.J. Hallice led Mercer (15-13, 10-3) with 13 points.
The Mocs host East Tennessee State Saturday night at 8.
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