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Recap - Mercer Defeats Kennesaw State 73-71
Mercer got 18 points from Jalen Johnson en route to a 73-71 victory over Kennesaw State on Wednesday at KSU Convocation Center.
Felipe Haase had 16 points for Mercer and Neftali Alvarez chipped in with 16 points. Shawn Walker Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Felipe Haase was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Kennesaw State got a 23-point performance from Spencer Rodgers, who was supported by 13 points from Terrell Burden. Kasen Jennings had 5 assists in a losing cause for Kennesaw State, while Brandon Stroud grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was 39-35 at the break.
Kennesaw State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-27.
Mercer heads into a battle against Georgia State. Kennesaw State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wofford.