ncaab Game Recap
Mercer Bears vs Chattanooga Mocs Wrap - Chattanooga Wins 77-68
Chattanooga earned a 77-68 victory over Mercer on Saturday, getting 22 points from Malachi Smith at McKenzie Arena.
Chattanooga won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.
Josh Ayeni had 18 points for Chattanooga and David Jean-Baptiste chipped in with 9 points. A.J. Caldwell had 3 assists for them, while KC Hankton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Mercer got 21 points from Jalen Johnson in a losing cause and another 17 points from Felipe Haase. Felipe Haase contributed 4 assists for them, while James Glisson III had 7 rebounds.
Chattanooga was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Mercer had a 28-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.