Dec. 30, 2011

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Bears (9-6) battled back from a two-point halftime deficit to defeat Navy, 65-56, on Friday night.

The Bears trailed 34-30 less than four minutes into the second half before putting together what would be the game-winning run. Mercer's Langston Hall and Gollon hit back-to-back jumpers to spark a 13-6 spree, and the Bears led the rest of the way.

Jakob Gollon scored 12 points and Travis Smith added 11 for Mercer.

The Bears shot 66.7 percent from the field (24 of 36), including a 50 percent mark from 3-point range (5 of 10) in the win. The Midshipmen were just 38 percent shooters (19 of 50), including a 25 percent mark from long range (5 of 20).

Jordan Sugars had a game-high 21 points to lead Navy (3-10).