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Mercer vs The Citadel Final: 72-50 - Recap
Mercer blew out The Citadel on Saturday, running up the score in a 72-50 win at Hawkins Arena.
Bettors who backed Mercer were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks.
Mercer got 12 points from Jalyn McCreary and another 12 points from Luis Hurtado Jr.. Luis Hurtado Jr. contributed 4 assists, while Luis Hurtado Jr. cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
The Citadel got a 14-point performance from Stephen Clark, who was supported by 11 points from Elijah Morgan. David Maynard had 1 assists in a losing cause for The Citadel, while Tony Carpio grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-27.