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Mercer Defeats UNC Greensboro 58-49 - Recap
Mercer got 16 points from Jalen Johnson as they ran past UNC Greensboro 58-49 on Saturday at Hawkins Arena.
Bettors who backed Mercer were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Mercer got 13 points from Felipe Haase and another 9 points from James Glisson III. Felipe Haase contributed 5 assists, while James Glisson III cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
UNC Greensboro got 18 points from De'Monte Buckingham in a losing cause and another 8 points from Bas Leyte. Kobe Langley contributed 6 assists for them, while Bas Leyte had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
UNC Greensboro had a 27-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Mercer heads into a battle against The Citadel. UNC Greensboro, meanwhile, will have their next action against Chattanooga.