Jan. 11, 2001

Box Score

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Justin Howard had 18 rebounds as Mercer beat Samford 67-58 in overtime Thursday night in a Trans America Athletic Conference game.

Scott Emerson and Rodney Kirtz each scored 16 points for Mercer (6-8, 3-2 TAAC). Howard added 13 points.

Marc Salyers led Samford (7-8, 4-2) with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Derrick Jones added 15.

Mercer outscored Samford 10-1 in extra minutes. Mercer was behind at the half 30-26.