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Georgia Tech Falls 83-73 to Mercer - Recap
Mercer earned a 83-73 victory over Georgia Tech on Friday, getting 17 points from Neftali Alvarez at McCamish Pavilion.
Bettors who backed Mercer were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +12.0 at sportsbooks.
Felipe Haase had 17 points for Mercer and Ross Cummings chipped in with 16 points. Neftali Alvarez had 9 assists for them, while Neftali Alvarez was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Georgia Tech got 20 points from Moses Wright in a losing cause and another 14 points from Michael Devoe. Jose Alvarado contributed 7 assists for them, while Jordan Usher had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was 38-36 at the break.
Georgia Tech had a 32-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Mercer heads into a battle against Georgia State. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kentucky.