RALEIGH, N.C. — Senior-laden Mercer went into Duke's backyard and pulled off the biggest upset of the NCAA tournament so far Friday, beating the Blue Devils 78-71 and likely ending Jabari Parker's short college career.
Mercer shocks Duke 78-71 in NCAA tourney opener
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