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Mercer Defeats VMI 90-69 - Recap
The battle between Mercer and VMI didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as VMI was handed a 90-69 defeat on Saturday at Hawkins Arena.
Mercer won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -12.5-point spread as favorites.
Mercer got 30 points from Jalyn McCreary and another 14 points from Alex Holt. Jalyn McCreary contributed 4 assists, while Alex Holt cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
VMI got a 15-point performance from Taeshaud Jackson II, who was supported by 13 points from AJ Clark. Brennan Watkins had 5 assists in a losing cause for VMI, while Taeshaud Jackson II grabbed 15 rebounds.
Mercer led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Mercer had a 39-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Mercer heads into a battle against Furman. VMI, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chattanooga.