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South Alabama Jaguars vs Mercer Bears Recap - South Alabama Wins 83-62
South Alabama cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Mercer out of the gym and running up a 83-62 score at Hawkins Arena.
Bettors who backed South Alabama were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks.
Isiah Gaiter had 17 points for South Alabama and Samuel Tabe chipped in with 15 points. Marcus Millender had 4 assists for them, while Julian Margrave was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Mercer got 13 points from Amanze Ngumezi in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jalyn McCreary. Anthony Benard contributed 3 assists for them, while Amanze Ngumezi had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed South Alabama were victorious, as the score was 44-32 at the break.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-34.
South Alabama looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Spring Hill. Mercer will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Georgia State.