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The Citadel vs Mercer Final: 68-66 - Recap
The Citadel got 21 points from Elijah Morgan as they ran past Mercer 68-66 on Wednesday at McAlister Field House.
Bettors who backed The Citadel were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks.
The Citadel got 12 points from AJ Smith and another 11 points from Madison Durr. Madison Durr contributed 3 assists, while Quentin Millora-Brown cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Mercer got a 16-point performance from Jalyn McCreary, who was supported by 13 points from Jalen Cobb. Jah Quinones had 5 assists in a losing cause for Mercer, while Jalyn McCreary grabbed 7 rebounds.
The Citadel trailed at halftime, 35-22.
The rebound battle favored The Citadel as they grabbed 29 boards, while Mercer only had 26
Next game, The Citadel takes its act on the road to face Chattanooga looking for another win. For Mercer, they head on the road to face UNC Greensboro.