Defense surges late for 66-43 spring game win

Source: mymcr.net

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Mercer's defense overcame a 43-43 tie by scoring 23 points in the final two minutes for a 66-43 spring game win. Key players included transfer Jaise Davis, QBs JP Pickles and Jaylen King, and first-year coach Joel Taylor. The game used a scoring system rewarding defensive stops and takeaways, marking the end of 15 spring practices.

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The spring game tested Mercer's revamped defense under new coach Joel Taylor ahead of the regular season. It shows promise in late-game execution and new talent like Davis, but highlights work needed on consistency. Watch summer conditioning and early June practices for signs of broader improvement.