Mercer defeats VMI 77-67

AP
Jan 15, 2026

LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) Brady Shoulders scored 20 points as Mercer Bears beat VMI Keydets 77-67 on Thursday.

Shoulders also contributed six rebounds for the Bears (11-7, 3-2 Southern Conference). Armani Mighty added 25 boards and scored 18 points on 8 of 10 shooting from the field and a perfect 2 of 2 from the free throw line. Zaire Williams finished with 12 points.

Linus Holmstrom led the Keydets (6-12, 1-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and three steals. VMI also got 15 points from TJ Johnson. Cal Liston also had 12 points and two blocks.

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1st Half
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Team Stats
Points	0	0
Field Goals	0-0 (0.0%)	0-0 (0.0%)
3-Pointers	0-0 (0.0%)	0-0 (0.0%)
Free Throws	0-0 (0.0%)	0-0 (0.0%)
Total Rebounds	0	0
Offensive	0	0
Defensive	0	0
Team	0	0
Assists	0	0
Steals	0	0
Blocks	0	0
Turnovers	0	0
Fouls	0	0
Technicals	0	0

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Mercer 11-7	36	41	77
VMI 6-12	33	34	67

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Team Stats
Mercer 11-7	84.3 PPG	43.2 RPG	15.1 APG
VMI 6-12	74.1 PPG	39.8 RPG	12.8 APG

Key Players
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Bench	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	FT	PF	MIN	STL	BLK	TO	OREB	DREB

VMI

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Bench	PTS	REB	AST	FG	3PT	FT	PF	MIN	STL	BLK	TO	OREB	DREB

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Mercer defeats VMI 77-67

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