ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Mercer Defeats UIC 72-68
UIC was victimized for 24 points and 13 rebounds by Ethan Stair as Mercer defeated them 72-68 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Mercer was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.0-point spread as an underdog.
Djordje Dimitrijevic had 16 points for Mercer and James Glisson III chipped in with 12 points. Djordje Dimitrijevic had 5 assists for them, while Ethan Stair was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
UIC got a 19-point performance from Tarkus Ferguson, who was supported by 15 points from Michael Diggins. Godwin Boahen had 6 assists in a losing cause for UIC, while Godwin Boahen grabbed 6 rebounds.
Mercer was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-28.
Next game, Mercer takes its act on the road to face St. Bonaventure looking for another win. For UIC, they head home to face Canisius.