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Mercer Downs The Citadel 82-66 - Match Report
Mercer grabbed a 82-66 win over The Citadel on Saturday, behind a 23-point effort from Demetre Rivers at Hawkins Arena.
Mercer won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -14.0-point spread as favorites.
Mercer got 17 points from Ria'n Holland and another 15 points from Jordan Strawberry. Stephon Jelks contributed 8 assists, while Stephon Jelks cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
The Citadel got 16 points from Ezekiel Balogun in a losing cause and another 13 points from Zane Najdawi. Preston Parks contributed 4 assists for them, while Ezekiel Balogun had 8 rebounds.
Mercer was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-29.
Next game, Mercer takes its act home to face Western Carolina looking for another win. For The Citadel, they head home to face Wofford.