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Western Carolina Falls 84-80 to Mercer - Recap
Western Carolina was victimized by Ross Cummings for 36 points as Mercer defeated them 84-80 in NCAA action on Thursday.
Mercer did not, however, defeat Western Carolina against the spread, which closed at -12.5 at most sportsbooks.
Mercer got 14 points from Ethan Stair and another 12 points from Jaylen Stowe. Marcus Cohen contributed 4 assists, while Jaylen Stowe cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Western Carolina got a 14-point performance from Matt Halvorsen, who was supported by 14 points from Marcus Thomas. Matt Halvorsen had 7 assists in a losing cause for Western Carolina, while Carlos Dotson grabbed 9 rebounds.
Mercer was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Western Carolina had a 35-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Mercer heads into a battle against East Tennessee State. Western Carolina, meanwhile, will have their next action against The Citadel.