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Recap - Winthrop Defeats Mercer 88-85

Winthrop got 20 points from Patrick Good en route to a 88-85 victory over Mercer on Saturday at Winthrop Coliseum.

Cory Hightower had 17 points for Winthrop and D.J. Burns Jr. chipped in with 16 points. Drew Buggs had 6 assists for them, while D.J. Burns Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

Mercer got a 41-point performance from Felipe Haase, who was supported by 28 points from Neftali Alvarez. Neftali Alvarez had 6 assists in a losing cause for Mercer, while Felipe Haase grabbed 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Mercer were victorious, as the score was 38-28 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Mercer as they grabbed 38 boards, while Winthrop only had 31

Winthrop looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Middle Tennessee. Mercer will aim to get back on the winning track vs. .