Palode-Gary’s 60-yard TD run in the 4th quarter pushes Mercer past Tennessee Tech 38-31
Cookeville, Tenn. (AP) — In a thrilling finish to their game against Tennessee Tech, Mercer secured a 38-31 victory on Saturday. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when quarterback JP Pickles connected with running back Zahmari Palode-Gary on a 60-yard touchdown run. Palode-Gary set a career-high of 249 rushing yards, driving the Bears to a half-game lead over Tennessee Tech (9-2, 6-2) and Chattanooga (7-4, 6-2) in the Southern Conference standings.
With only 10 minutes left on the clock, Tennessee Tech's subsequent drives ended with turnovers and interceptions, allowing Mercer to maintain control of the clock and seal the win.
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