Add another upset victory over a Power Five conference opponent to Mercer's resume.
The Bears beat Arkansas 69-66 in overtime Saturday night before an announced crowd of 9,470 at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock, giving the Southern Conference team from Macon, Ga., its eighth victory over a Power Five opponent in Coach Bob Hoffman's eight seasons.
Game sketch
RECORDS Arkansas 5-5. Mercer 9-2
STARS Mercer senior guard Jestin Lewis (21 points, 9 rebounds), sophomore forward Stephon Jelks (20 points, 15 rebounds) and sophomore forward Demetre Rivers (15 points).