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Recap - VMI Defeats Mercer 80-71

VMI got 22 points from Rickey Bradley Jr. as they ran past Mercer 80-71 on Saturday at Hawkins Arena.

VMI won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +8.0-point spread as underdogs.

VMI got 19 points from TJ Johnson and another 18 points from Augustinas Kiudulas. Rickey Bradley Jr. contributed 4 assists, while Rickey Bradley Jr. cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Mercer got a 19-point performance from Tyler Johnson, who was supported by 10 points from Jah Nze. Ahmad Robinson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Mercer, while Marcus Overstreet grabbed 7 rebounds.

VMI was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

VMI won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-33.

VMI heads into a battle against Wofford. Mercer, meanwhile, will have their next action against The Citadel.