ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Mercer Defeats Samford 90-75
Samford was burned for 26 points by Ethan Stair on Saturday as Mercer picked up a 90-75 win at Pete Hanna Center.
Mercer was an underdog by +2.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Djordje Dimitrijevic had 25 points for Mercer and Jeff Gary chipped in with 13 points. Djordje Dimitrijevic had 5 assists for them, while Ethan Stair was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Samford got a 16-point performance from Robert Allen, who was supported by 15 points from J.P. Robinson. J.P. Robinson had 2 assists in a losing cause for Samford, while Robert Allen grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was 51-33 at the break.
Mercer won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-25.
Mercer looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Western Carolina. Samford will aim to get back on the winning track at Furman.