ncaab Game Recap
Emerald Coast Classic - Western Michigan Downs Mercer 72-66 - Match Report
Western Michigan got a 25-point performance from Owen Lobsinger as they ran past Mercer 72-66 on Saturday at Raider Arena.
Western Michigan was an underdog by +1.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Western Michigan got 17 points from Seth Hubbard and another 8 points from Titus Wright. Jefferson De La Cruz Monegro contributed 6 assists, while Owen Lobsinger cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Mercer got 16 points from Jalyn McCreary in a losing cause and another 14 points from Robby Carmody. Jalyn McCreary contributed 4 assists for them, while Jake Davis had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was 36-33 at the break.
Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-27.
Next game, Western Michigan takes its act home to face St. Thomas (MN) looking for another win. For Mercer, they head on the road to face Georgia.