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Recap - Mercer Defeats VMI 73-62
Djordje Dimitrijevic scored 26 points for Mercer on Wednesday, leading them to a 73-62 victory over VMI at Hawkins Arena.
Bettors who backed Mercer were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks.
Ethan Stair had 12 points for Mercer and Jeff Gary chipped in with 11 points. Ethan Stair had 6 assists for them, while Ethan Stair was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
VMI got a 17-point performance from Travis Evee, who was supported by 13 points from Greg Parham. Garrett Gilkeson had 4 assists in a losing cause for VMI, while Tyler Creammer grabbed 5 rebounds.
Mercer was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-20.
Mercer looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Samford. VMI will aim to get back on the winning track vs. The Citadel.