ncaab Game Recap
East Tennessee State vs Mercer Final: 70-68 - Recap
Mercer was burned for 25 points by Quimari Peterson on Wednesday as East Tennessee State picked up a 70-68 win at Hawkins Arena.
The match was decisive in favor of East Tennessee State, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Jaden Seymour had 19 points for East Tennessee State and Gabe Sisk chipped in with 9 points. Quimari Peterson had 5 assists for them, while Gabe Sisk was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Mercer got a 16-point performance from Alex Holt, who was supported by 15 points from Tyler Johnson. Ahmad Robinson had 7 assists in a losing cause for Mercer, while Alex Holt grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed East Tennessee State were victorious, as the score was 40-33 at the break.
East Tennessee State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-28.
East Tennessee State heads into a battle against The Citadel. Mercer, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Carolina.