ncaab Game Recap
Southern Tournament - Mercer Bears vs Furman Paladins Wrap - Furman Wins 73-58
Furman got 22 points from JP Pegues en route to a 73-58 victory over Mercer on Saturday at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Furman was a -10.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Furman got 13 points from Mike Bothwell and another 12 points from Jalen Slawson. JP Pegues contributed 4 assists, while Ben VanderWal cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Mercer got 18 points from Jalyn McCreary in a losing cause and another 8 points from James Glisson III. Jah Quinones contributed 2 assists for them, while James Glisson III had 8 rebounds.
Furman was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-27.