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Furman Defeats Mercer 81-66 - Recap

Mike Bothwell scored 17 points leading Furman to a 81-66 victory over Mercer at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday.

Furman was the ATS victor, as they covered the -11.0-point spread as a favorite.

Joe Anderson had 15 points for Furman and Marcus Foster chipped in with 12 points. Alex Hunter had 5 assists for them, while Marcus Foster was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Mercer got 14 points from Kamar Robertson in a losing cause and another 13 points from Jalen Johnson. Shawn Walker Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while Jalen Johnson had 4 rebounds.

Furman led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Furman won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-26.

Furman looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the East Tennessee State. Mercer will aim to get back on the winning track vs. VMI.