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VMI Keydets vs Mercer Bears Recap - Mercer Wins 97-91
Jalen Johnson poured in 30 points for Mercer on Thursday, as they defeated VMI 97-91 at Hawkins Arena.
Mercer won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites.
Felipe Haase had 28 points for Mercer and James Glisson III chipped in with 21 points. Kamar Robertson had 5 assists for them, while Jalen Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
VMI got a 34-point performance from Jake Stephens, who was supported by 18 points from Sean Conway. Trey Bonham had 6 assists in a losing cause for VMI, while Jake Stephens grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-21.
Next game, Mercer takes its act home to face UNC Greensboro looking for another win. For VMI, they head on the road to face The Citadel.