ncaab Game Recap
Mercer Bears vs Georgia Bulldogs Wrap - Georgia Wins 80-69
Georgia earned a 80-69 victory over Mercer on Friday, getting 18 points from RJ Melendez at Stegeman Coliseum.
Georgia did not, however, defeat Mercer against the spread, which closed at -13.5 at most sportsbooks.
Silas Demary Jr. had 13 points for Georgia and Jabri Abdur-Rahim chipped in with 13 points. Russel Tchewa had 2 assists for them, while Russel Tchewa was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Mercer got 15 points from Jalyn McCreary in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jake Davis. Jah Quinones contributed 7 assists for them, while Jah Quinones had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Georgia were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Georgia had a 34-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Georgia takes its act home to face Georgia Tech looking for another win. For Mercer, they head home to face South Alabama.