Mercer, UNC Greensboro

Mercer edges out UNC Greensboro in late thriller
Ahmad Robinson drains a go-ahead free throw, and UNC Greensboro can't convert multiple game-winning attempts, giving Mercer a 79-78 win.
Robinson scores 33, Mercer defeats UNC Greensboro 79-78
Ahmad Robinson scored 33 points, including two free throws with seven seconds left, and Mercer rallied to beat UNC Greensboro 79-78 on Wednesday night.
PHOTOS: UNC Greensboro and Mercer basketball
UNC Greensboro loses to Mercer 78 to 79. Mercer's Alex Holt (6) puts up a shot during the game with UNC Greensboro at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Mercer takes on UNC Greensboro on 4-game slide
BOTTOM LINE: Mercer comes into the matchup against UNC Greensboro as losers of four straight games. The Spartans are 7-0 on their home court. UNC Greensboro scores 74.7 points and has outscored opponents by 10.6 points per game.
Mercer hosts Furman following Robinson's 33-point game
Macon, Georgia; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Mercer faces Furman after Ahmad Robinson scored 33 points in Mercer's 79-78 win against the UNC Greensboro Spartans. The Bears are 5-2 on their home court.
UNC Greensboro loses big lead, defense falters in loss to Mercer
Defense is the cornerstone of UNC Greensboro men's basketball. Its mission is to take the opponent out of their offensive rhythm and then create opportunities for the Spartans. For much of the first 20 minutes against Mercer,
Mercer 79, UNC-Greensboro 78
Holt 3-8 1-2 7, Johnson 7-15 0-0 17, Robinson 10-19 9-11 33, Shoulders 2-6 0-0 4, Bryant 0-4 0-0 0, Montas 2-7 0-2 5, Overstreet 5-6 3-3 13, Quinones 0-1 0-0 0, Grant 0-0 0-0 0, Vaistaras 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 29-68 13-18 79.
UNC Greensboro vs. Mercer Picks, Odds and Prediction – January 22
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College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: SoCon Games Today, January 22
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