Wednesday's Daily News 'n Notes: Scoreboard; Mercer gets big win; Falcons, Braves, Super Bowl, Final Four, more

Wednesday's Central Georgia - and of interest to Central Georgia - news and notes, compiled from staff reports, email reports, the web, and social media.

Mercer wins fifth straight, ends losing streak at ETSU

            ETSU was on the verge of a top-25 ranking, and had beaten Mercer 10 straight times, the last time by 19 points almost a year ago.

            The Bears (11-11/5-4) erased those memories with a convincing 71-55 win at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, ending the Bucs’ 12-game home winning streak.

            Djordje Dimitrijevic led the way with 18 points against the SoCon leaders (18-4/7-2), who are fourth in the College Insider Mid-Major poll.

            Mercer hosts The Citadel on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., with are educator admitted free with a ticket.

Around/About Georgia

Blank expects more from coach, GM

Joining the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame …

Officer who led arrest of GSU-Boro’s Werts has a past

Arnaud joins the group at catcher for the Braves

Do more on Sunday that root against Shanahan, OK?

This year’s Final Four, in Atlanta? Nothing’s a safe bet right now

Scoreboard

High School

Basketball

G-Veterans 55, Thomas County Central 47

B-Veterans 63, Thomas County Central 30

          The Warhawks cruised in the makeup of a region game, led by DeAngelo Hines’ 20 points and another 13 from TJ Grant.

College

Basketball

M-CGTC 71, Georgia Highlands 66

W-Georgia Highlands 64, CGTC 52

W-Lander 86, Georgia College 46

M-Lander 76, Georgia College 70

M-Mercer 71, East Tennessee State 55