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VMI Falls 86-64 Against Mercer - Game Recap
Mercer cruised to victory on Saturday, running VMI out of the gym and running up a 86-64 score at Cameron Hall.
Bettors who backed Mercer were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -4.5 at sportsbooks.
Robby Carmody had 20 points for Mercer and David Thomas chipped in with 20 points. Caleb Hunter had 6 assists for them, while Jah Quinones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
VMI got a 19-point performance from Tyran Cook, who was supported by 14 points from Stephen Olowoniyi. AJ Clark had 3 assists in a losing cause for VMI, while Taeshaud Jackson II grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was 48-29 at the break.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-31.
Next game, Mercer takes its act on the road to face Wofford looking for another win. For VMI, they head on the road to face Chattanooga.