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Mercer Defeats Georgia Southern 77-68 - Recap
Mercer got 25 points from Felipe Haase en route to a 77-68 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday at Hawkins Arena.
Bettors who backed Mercer were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks.
Jalen Johnson had 15 points for Mercer and James Glisson III chipped in with 14 points. Shawn Walker Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Jalen Johnson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Georgia Southern got a 14-point performance from Elijah McCadden, who was supported by 14 points from Kamari Brown. Elijah McCadden had 3 assists in a losing cause for Georgia Southern, while Kamari Brown grabbed 9 rebounds.
Mercer led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Mercer as they grabbed 28 boards, while Georgia Southern only had 27
Mercer heads into a battle against Florida Gulf Coast. Georgia Southern, meanwhile, will have their next action against Campbell.