ncaab Game Recap
Western Carolina vs Mercer Final: 69-65 - Recap
Marlow Gilmore scored 19 points leading Western Carolina to a 69-65 victory over Mercer at Ramsey Center on Saturday.
Western Carolina was a +5.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Western Carolina got 16 points from Marvin Price and another 11 points from Vonterius Woolbright. Vonterius Woolbright contributed 7 assists, while Vonterius Woolbright cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Mercer got 16 points from Felipe Haase in a losing cause and another 16 points from Jalen Johnson. Shawn Walker Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Shannon Grant had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was 33-30 at the break.
Western Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-28.
Western Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UNC Greensboro. Mercer will aim to get back on the winning track vs. The Citadel.