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Cancun Challenge - Mercer Downs Bucknell 78-68 - Match Report
Mercer got 22 points from Neftali Alvarez en route to a 78-68 victory over Bucknell on Tuesday at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
Mercer was a favorite by -5.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Mercer got 14 points from Kamar Robertson and another 14 points from Jalen Johnson. Neftali Alvarez contributed 5 assists, while James Glisson III cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Bucknell got 22 points from Alex Timmerman in a losing cause and another 20 points from Xander Rice. Andrew Funk contributed 5 assists for them, while Andrew Funk had 8 rebounds.
Mercer was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mercer had a 37-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Mercer heads into a battle against Middle Tennessee. Bucknell, meanwhile, will have their next action against Rider.