Cummings carries Mercer over Samford 89-82 in 2OT

MACON, Ga. (AP) — Ross Cummings had a season-high 25 points as Mercer beat Samford 89-82 in double overtime on Monday night in a game that featured a pair of last-second heroics before the Bears broke away in the last 90 seconds.

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Cummings hit 6 of 9 3-pointers, the last tying the game at 80 with 1:34 left in the second overtime. Samford missed three straight shots and had a turnover, allowing Mercer to make 5 of 6 free throws to go with a

Alvarez had 15 points, six assists and five steals for Mercer (11-7, 4-6 Southern Conference). Leon Ayers III added 15 points. Jeff Gary had 14 points and six steals.

The Bears forced a season-high 27 turnovers.

Jaron Rillie had 18 points for the Bulldogs (6-9, 2-6). Preston Parks added 17 points. Jalen Dupree had 16 points and 12 rebounds.

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