ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Western Carolina Defeats Mercer 71-68
Western Carolina grabbed a 71-68 win over Mercer on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Tre Jackson at Hawkins Arena.
Western Carolina was the ATS victor, as they covered the +6.0-point spread as an underdog.
Vonterius Woolbright had 16 points for Western Carolina and Tyzhaun Claude chipped in with 12 points. Vonterius Woolbright had 7 assists for them, while Tyzhaun Claude was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Mercer got a 19-point performance from Jah Quinones, who was supported by 18 points from Jalyn McCreary. Luis Hurtado Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Mercer, while Jah Quinones grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Next game, Western Carolina takes its act on the road to face UNC Greensboro looking for another win. For Mercer, they head on the road to face Furman.