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East Tennessee State Defeats Mercer 72-64 - Recap

David Sloan scored 23 points leading East Tennessee State to a 72-64 victory over Mercer at Freedom Hall Civic Center on Wednesday.

East Tennessee State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.0-point spread as favorites.

East Tennessee State got 18 points from Ledarrius Brewer and another 14 points from Ty Brewer. David Sloan contributed 7 assists, while Ty Brewer cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Mercer got a 17-point performance from James Glisson III, who was supported by 17 points from Felipe Haase. Shawn Walker Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for Mercer, while James Glisson III grabbed 7 rebounds.

East Tennessee State trailed at halftime, 32-29.

The rebound battle favored East Tennessee State as they grabbed 30 boards, while Mercer only had 27

East Tennessee State heads into a battle against The Citadel. Mercer, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Carolina.