Highlights
YOUTUBEWin probability
EVERY PLAY · ESPN MODELKICKOFF: MER 59% · BIGGEST SINGLE-PLAY SWING: 22 PTS
Scoring plays
9 SCORES
Allan Cratsenberg 60 Yd Interception Return (Tommy Smith Kick)
7-0
Chandler Curtis 61 Yd pass from Kaelan Riley (Cole Fisher Kick)
7-7
Tee Mitchell 79 Yd pass from Kaelan Riley (Cole Fisher Kick)
7-14
Travonte Easley 51 Yd Interception Return (Cole Fisher Kick)
7-21
Tee Mitchell 4 Yd Run (Cole Fisher Kick)
7-28
CJ Leggett 14 Yd Run (Cole Fisher Kick)
7-35
Javeon Lara 79 Yd pass from Duncan Hodges (Tommy Smith Kick)
14-35
Chandler Curtis 21 Yd pass from Kaelan Riley (Cole Fisher Kick)
14-42
Alex Lakes 2 Yd Run (Cole Fisher Kick)
14-49
What happened
ESPN RECAPLakes becomes Mercer's leading rusher in 49-14 win over VMI
MACON, Ga. -- Alex Lakes became Mercer's all-time leading rusher and Travonte' Easley snagged his first career interception and returned it 51 yards for a score as the Bears cruised to a 49-14 win over VMI on Saturday. Lakes carried it 10 times for 46 yards to total 2,372 for his career, topping quarterback John Russ in 2013-16. Lakes also tied the school record for touchdown runs with his 30th, a 2-yard burst in the fourth quarter. After falling behind 7-0 on Allan Cratsenberg 's 60-yard interception return, the Bears (2-3, 1-2 Southern Conference) ripped off 35 straight points. Kaelan Riley , who finished with 318 yards passing and three TDs, hooked up with Chandler Curtis for a 61-yard score and found Tee Mitchell on a 79-yard strike to give Mercer the lead for good. The Bears amassed 575 yards of offense, while holding the Keydets (0-5, 0-2) to 225.
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Team stats
VMI · MERFIVE STAR STADIUM, MACON · ATTENDANCE 10,207
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