Mercer defense puts clamps on Furman in 24-3 win

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Published September 25, 2021 3:39 PM

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Marshall ran for a pair of scores and Fred Payton threw for another and Mercer controlled Furman 24-3 in a Southern Conference opener. Payton threw a 35-yard touchdown to Ty James to complete a nine-play, 75-yard drive that put Mercer ahead 7-3. Marshall added touchdown runs of 10 and 1 yards in the second quarter for an 18-point lead. The Bears’ defense stymied Furman quarterbacks Hamp Sisson who threw three interceptions.

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