Missed opportunities haunt The Citadel in loss to nationally ranked Mercer

Oct. 31—MACON, Ga. — For the third time this season, The Citadel held a double-digit first half lead against a Southern Conference opponent. And for the third time, the Bulldogs found a way to squander that advantage despite another gritty effort. Mercer quarterback JP Pickles threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score to lead the…