Abilene Christian and Mercer tied 17-17 in weather delay

The Abilene Christian Wildcats and 25th-ranked Mercer Bears are locked in a 17-17 tie in their non-conference football game at Wildcat Stadium. The third quarter was interrupted by a weather delay after just 33 seconds due to nearby lightning strikes. Both teams were forced to return to their locker rooms as officials cleared the field. The delay began around 8:45 p.m., with thunderstorms impacting the area. Play is expected to resume once the weather conditions improve, with Mercer set to have possession facing a second down and 6 situation at their own 49-yard line.

• 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Abilene Christian-Mercer football game enters third-quarter weather delay