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The Citadel Defeats Mercer 67-61 - Recap

The Citadel got a 27-point performance from Lew Stallworth as they ran past Mercer 67-61 on Saturday at Hawkins Arena.

The Citadel was the ATS victor, as they covered the +7.5-point spread as an underdog.

The Citadel got 11 points from Kaiden Rice and another 10 points from Hayden Brown. Lew Stallworth contributed 3 assists, while Hayden Brown cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.

Mercer got a 19-point performance from Ethan Stair, who was supported by 7 points from Jaylen Stowe. Ethan Stair had 3 assists in a losing cause for Mercer, while Ethan Stair grabbed 7 rebounds.

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

Mercer had a 40-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

The Citadel looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the East Tennessee State. Mercer will aim to get back on the winning track at Western Carolina.