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Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs Wrap - The Citadel Wins 79-69

The Citadel got 18 points from Zane Najdawi as they ran past Mercer 79-69 on Saturday at McAlister Field House.

The Citadel was an underdog by +1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

The Citadel got 16 points from Lew Stallworth and another 14 points from Matt Frierson. Lew Stallworth contributed 5 assists, while Lew Stallworth cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Mercer got a 22-point performance from Ross Cummings, who was supported by 15 points from Jaylen Stowe. Daniel Love had 5 assists in a losing cause for Mercer, while Ethan Stair grabbed 14 rebounds.

The Citadel was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-38.

The Citadel heads into a battle against Johnson & Wales-NC. Mercer, meanwhile, will have their next action against Florida Atlantic.