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Chattanooga Defeats Mercer 74-72 - Recap
Chattanooga got 21 points from Avery Diggs as they ran past Mercer 74-72 on Monday at Hawkins Arena.
Chattanooga did not, however, defeat Mercer against the spread, which closed at -4.0 at most sportsbooks.
Chattanooga got 15 points from Malachi Smith and another 15 points from David Jean-Baptiste. Malachi Smith contributed 4 assists, while Malachi Smith cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Mercer got 16 points from Kamar Robertson in a losing cause and another 14 points from James Glisson III. Shawn Walker Jr. contributed 3 assists for them, while Shawn Walker Jr. had 5 rebounds.
Chattanooga trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Next game, Chattanooga takes its act home to face Western Carolina looking for another win. For Mercer, they head on the road to face VMI.