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Ry’van BuchananJr. - F - 5-11 - Atlanta, Ga.
Alesha SmithFr. - G - 5-8 - Athens, Ga.
Erichea BarnesFr. - G - 5-6 - Austell, Ga.
Precious BridgesFr. - G - 5-6 - West Palm Beach, Fla.
Jasmine BlakemoreSo. - F - 6-1 - Houston, Texas
Tabitha BradshawFr. - G - 5-8 - Montgomery, Ala.
Rhet WierzbaAssistant Coach
Tiffany SwoffardAssistant Coach
Angie NelpAssistant Coach
9Susie Gardner
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Teanna RobinsonFr. - C - 6-5 - Grayson, Ga.
Alex PhillipsJr. - F - 6-3 - Duluth, Ga.
Kendra GrantJr. - G - 5-11 - Macon, Ga.
Sharnea BoykinSo. - G - 5-5 - Atlanta, Ga.
Briana WilliamsSo. - G - 5-7 - Jackson, Ga.
Shari SmithJr. - F - 6-0 - Jonesboro, Ga.
Alicia WilliamsFr. - G - 5-10 - Fort Payne, Ala.
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CREDITSThe 2011-12 Mercer women’s basketball media guide is a publication of the Mercer University Sports Informa-tion Department. The guide was written and edited by Andy Stabell. Cover design and layout by Jeff Graham and Andy Stabell. Editorial assistance provided by Dave Beyer, Jeff Graham, and Jason Farhadi. Photography courtesy of Mercer University Media Relations and A-Sun Photos. Special thanks to members of the Mercer Uni-versity Sports Information Department and women’s basketball offices.
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GENERALLocation ...................................................................................Macon, Ga.Enrollment .........................................................................................8,200Founded .............................................................................................1833Nickname ........................................................................................... BearsColors ...........................................................................Orange and BlackAffilliation .......................................................................NCAA Division IConference............................................................................Atlantic SunArena (Capacity).........................................University Center (3,200)President ...........................................................William D. Underwood Alma Mater ......................................... Oklahoma Baptist (1982)Athletics Director ....................................................................... Jim Cole Alma Mater ............................................................... Mercer (1993) Athletics Phone ............................................................. (478) 301-2994Athletics Fax ................................................................... (478) 301-2061Sr. Assoc. AD/SWA .............................................................Sybil BlalockAsst. AD/Compliance ............................................. Karen Donaldson Asst. AD/Director of Sports Medicine ............................ Rob MurphyFaculty Athletics Representative ........................Dr. Jeffrey HugdahlWebsite ............................................................www.MercerBears.com
TEAM INFORMATION2010-11 Overall Record ...................................................................2-27 A-Sun Record/Finish...................................................... 2-18/11th Home/Road/Neutral ............................................. 1-13/1-13/0-1Starters returning .................................................................................... 5Starters lost ................................................................................................ 0Letterwinners returning/lost ........................................................... 6/5Newcomers ................................................................................................ 8
COACHING STAFFHead Coach ......................................................................Susie Gardner Alma Mater ............................................................. Georgia (1986) Career Record/Seasons .............................................178-174/12 Record at Mercer/Seasons .................................................2-27/1 E-mail ...................................................... gardner_sl@mercer.eduAssistant Coach ................................................................ Rhet Wierzba Assistant Coach ...........................................................Tiffany Swoffard Assistant Coach ....................................................Marisah HendersonWBB Phone ..................................................................... (478) 301-2268WBB Fax ........................................................................... (478) 301-2061
HISTORYFirst year of competition ............................................... 1970-71All-time record .................................................................. 533-572
SPORTS INFORMATIONSports Information Director .................................. Dave BeyerOffice Phone .........................................................(478) 301-2735Assistant SID (WBB Contact) ............................... Andy Stabell Office Phone .................................................(478) 301-5219 Fax ....................................................................(478) 301-5350 Cell ...................................................................(203) 605-4462 Email ................................................ stabell_al@mercer.eduAssistant SID ...............................................................Jeff GrahamVolunteer Assistant .............................................. Jason FarhadiWebsite ................................................. www.MercerBears.com
Quickfacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Sports Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Season Preview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6A-Sun Preseason Polls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Head Coach Susie Gardner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Assistant Coach Rhet Wierzba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Assistant Coach Tiffany Swoffard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Assistant Coach Marisah Henderson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Director of Operations Kenetta Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Basketball Behind the Scenes Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Kendra Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15Alex Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Sharmesia Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19Sharnea Boykin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21Brittnee Hazel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23Briana Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25Erichea Barnes, Jasmine Blakemore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Tabitha Bradshaw, Precious Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Ry’van Buchanan, Teanna Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Alesha Smith, Alicia Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292010-11 Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-34Opponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-422010-11 Game-by-Game. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-58All-Time Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Mercer Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Championship Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Record Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63-66All-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-70University Center Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Game-by-Game History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-79Opponent Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80This is Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-109
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TO THE MEDIA The 2011-12 Mercer University Women’s Basketball Media Guide is intended to provide you with general information about the Mercer women’s basketball team. This information should assist you in your coverage of the team throughout the season. Should you need additional information or assistance, please contact Sports Information women’s basketball con-tact Andy Stabell at (478) 301-5219 with any requests. He can also be reached via e-mail at stabell_al@mercer.edu or via fax at (478) 301-5350.
CREDENTIAL REQUESTSThe Sports Information Office will issue credentials to working press only. All credential requests should be made in writing at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled game.
PRACTICESAs a general rule, all practices are open to the media and the public. There may be instances, however, when all or part of a practice session is closed. Please contact the Sports Infor-mation Office in advance if you plan on attending a practice session so an escort can be made avaliable.
INTERVIEW POLICYMedia interviews of players and coaches are encouraged, and every effort will be made to accommodate media requests. In-person interviews are preferred, but telephone interviews can be arranged through the Mercer Sports Information Of-fice. Under no circumstances will student-athletes’ residence numbers be supplied to the media.
INTERVIEWSAll interviews with Mercer student-athletes should be coor-dinated through the Sports Information Office. Players are generally avaliable for interviews up to 30 minutes prior to the start of practice and directly afterward. Head coach Susie Gardner is generally available in the morning.
POST-GAME INTERVIEWSFollowing a 10-minute “cooling-off” period, coaches and players from both teams will be made available to media members outside each team’s respective dugout. The Sports Information Office will poll the media prior to the end of the game to determine any player requests.
FAX & EMAIL SERVICEMedia outlets may request to be included on the broadcast fax and email lists to receieve updates regarding Mercer women’s basketball. The Mercer Sports Information Office fax number is (478) 301-5350. To be added, submit a request to stabell_al@mercer.edu.
SPORTS INFO OFFICEThe Mercer Sports Information Office is located in Suite 135 on the first floor of the University Center.
ON THE INTERNETAdditional information on the Mercer athletics program can be found online. News releases, player and coach biographies, historical data, live audio streaming, results and statistics on all 14 athletic programs can be found online at www.mercer-bears.com.
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MERCER SPORTS NETWORKMercer University Athletics has announced that it has renewed its contract with Clear Channel Broadcasting Inc. to serve as the flag-ship radio network for the University’s women’s basketball games in 2010-11. FOX 1670 AM will serve as the flagship station for all broadcasts this season.
MU will also broadcast selected Mercer men’s basketball, baseball and softball games. Plans for the expanded coverage to include those sports are currently being formulated, but have not yet been finalized.
Mercer’s Atlantic Sun Conference games will be among the broad-casts, including the 2011 A-Sun Basketball Championships, to be played once again this year on the Mercer campus at the University Center.
Rick Cameron, “Voice of the Bears” for the past four seasons, will continue to call the play-by-play. Mercer’s senior assistant vice president for marketing communications returned to the broadcast booth in 2006 after originally doing radio play-by- play in the late 1970s.
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2011-12 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Location TimeNov.3 ^+GeorgiaCollegeandState Macon,Ga. 5PMFri,Nov.11 $Auburn Macon,Ga. 7PMMon, Nov. 14 ^Davidson Davidson, N.C. 6 PMThurs,Nov.17 GeorgiaSouthern Macon,Ga. 7PMSun, Nov. 20 Central Florida Orlando, Fla. 2 PMWed, Nov. 23 Wake Forest Winston-Salem, N.C. 12 PMFri, Nov. 25 High Point High Point, N.C. 7 PMThurs, Dec. 1 ^*Lipscomb Nashville, Tenn. 6 PMSat, Dec. 3 ^*Belmont Nashville, Tenn. 3 PMTues,Dec.6 Georgia Macon,Ga. 7PMSun,Dec18 Troy Macon,Ga. 2PMWed, Dec. 21 UNC Asheville Asheville, N.C. 12 PMWed,Dec.28 Winthrop Macon,Ga. 7PMFri,Dec.30 NotreDame Macon,Ga. 7PMMon,Jan.2 ^*FloridaGulfCoast Macon,Ga. 5PMWed,Jan.4 ^*Stetson Macon,Ga. 5PMSat, Jan. 7 ^*East Tennessee State Johnson City, Tenn. 1:30 PMMon, Jan. 9 ^*USC Upstate Spartanburg, S.C. 5 PMSat,Jan.14 *KennesawState Macon,Ga. 2PMThurs,Jan.19 *Jacksonville Macon,Ga. 7PMSat,Jan.21 ^*NorthFlorida Macon,Ga. 2PMThurs, Jan. 26 ^*Florida Gulf Coast Fort Myers, Fla. 7:05 PMSat, Jan. 28 *Stetson DeLand, Fla. 1 PMThurs,Feb.2 *EastTennesseeState Macon,Ga. 7PMSat,Feb.4 ^*USCUpstate Macon,Ga. 2PMSat, Feb. 11 *Kennesaw State Kennesaw, Ga. 5 PMThurs, Feb. 16 *North Florida Jacksonville, Fla. 7 PMSat, Feb. 18 *Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 1 PMThurs,Feb.23 ^*Lipscomb Macon,Ga. 5PMSat,Feb.25 ^*Belmont Macon,Ga. 2PMWed.Feb.29 A-SunTournament Macon,Ga. TBA
All times are EasternHome games in BOLD^ Doubleheader$ Homecoming+ Exhibition* Atlantic Sun Conference gameSchedule is subject to change
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2011-12 SEASON PREVIEWOVERVIEW
The 2011-12 basketball season marks a new beginning for head coach Susie Gardner and her staff at Mercer. Gone are memories of a 2-27 record a season ago, instead replaced with excitement for a rebirth of the Mercer basketball program.
This year, Gardner enters her second season at Mercer and is eager to give fans a taste of a team truly fashioned in her image. Gardner welcomes back six players from last year, players who have bought in to her system and are committed to the long-term success of the program.
Joining the six returners are eight newcomers – a handpicked selection of talent that comprise Gard-ner’s first recruiting class at Mercer. Three post players and five guards are among the new arrivals, creating a healthy competition for playing time.
On paper, the Bears are again one of the youngest teams in the nation, with zero seniors, four juniors, four sophomores and six freshmen on the roster. But look between the lines and you’ll see that the sophomores and juniors on the team are among the most experienced players in the conference.
Four players (Sharnea Boykin, Shari Smith, Brittnee Hazel and Briana Williams) finished last season ranked among the top-30 conference players in minutes played.
Also back are juniors Kendra Grant and Alex Phillips. Grant was undoubtedly the emotional leader of last year’s squad, but suffered a knee injury that kept her sidelined for the second half of her sopho-more campaign. Phillips had a breakout season in 2010-11, bumping her scoring average from 1.8 points per game in her freshman season to 7.5 last year.
The combination of five returning starters, two key reserves and eight newcomers provide Mercer fans the opportunity to get in on the ground level of Gardner’s main project – the resurgence of the Mercer women’s basketball program.
SCHEDULE
Matchups with Auburn, Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Georgia bolster a daunting slate of games an-nounced by Mercer women’s basketball head coach Susie Gardner on August 24th. In all, the Bears’ 2011-12 campaign features 11 non-conference contests in supplement to 18 Atlantic Sun Conference tilts.
“I like our schedule,” Mercer head coach Susie Gardner said. “It features an exceptional home slate and also very challenging road trips.”
Of Mercer’s 20 regular season opponents, five (Notre Dame, Georgia, Central Florida, Florida Gulf Coast and East Tennessee State) finished the 2010-11 season ranked among the nation’s top-100 teams according to RealTimeRPI.com. Four opponents (Notre Dame, UCF, Georgia and Stetson) made appearances in the 2011 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament.
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After its lone preseason exhibition game – a meeting with Georgia College in the University Center on Nov. 3 – Mercer gears up for its first regular season opener at home since 2007.
Mercer’s season tip-off against Auburn marks the second-straight year the Bears face the Tigers in game one. This year’s edition of the marquee matchup is scheduled for Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and marks the annual homecoming event.
After hosting the Tigers, Mercer hits the road for a clash with Davidson on Nov. 14 before returning to Macon for a meeting with Georgia Southern on Nov. 17. Following the Georgia Southern game, Mercer travels south to Orlando for a clash with UCF on Nov. 20.
The game at UCF kicks off a five-game road stretch that sees the team tackle Wake Forest (Nov. 23), High Point (Nov. 25), Lipscomb (Dec. 1) and Belmont (Dec. 3). The trip to Nashville for games against Lipscomb and Belmont signify the start of Mercer’s 20-game conference schedule.
Georgia invades the University Center on Dec. 6, marking the Bulldogs’ first trip to Macon since February 1, 1993. That game is followed by a home event against Troy (Dec. 18) before a road trip to UNC Ashville on Dec. 21.
Winthrop is scheduled for a University Center showing on Dec. 28 before Mercer closes out the calendar year hosting Notre Dame on Dec. 30.
The Fighting Irish are Mercer’s final non-conference opponent of the season, as January ushers-in the start of a 16-game streak of A-Sun foes. The league’s round-robin format in basketball guarantees Mercer fans a look at each of the conference opponents.
“Once again the A-Sun will be a very competitive league,” Gardner said. “There is going to be a lot of cu-riosity on the part of other teams wondering how we will do and how early we will be competitive. I’ve liked what we’ve done in the weight room this summer and our individual workouts are going great.”
For the third-straight year, Mercer hosts the Atlantic Sun championship in the University Center. This year’s event is scheduled for Feb. 29-March 3, 2012.
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2011-12 PRESEASON POLLS
Rank School (First Place Votes) Votes1. FGCU (19) 1902. ETSU 1593. Stetson 1494. North Florida 1145. USC Upstate 1086. Belmont 1017. Jacksonville 858. Kennesaw State 549. Mercer 5010. Lipscomb 30
Rank School (First Place Votes) Votes1. FGCU (8) 952. Stetson 873. ETSU (1) 814. Belmont 645. North Florida 616. Jacksonville 437. USC Upstate 388. Mercer 359. Kennesaw State 2910. Lipscomb 17
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Pos. Name (Class) SchoolG Victoria McGowan StetsonG Briana Williams MercerF Haley Nelson BelmontG Tee’ Ara Copney USC UpstateG Sarah Hansen FGCU
G/F Destiny Mitchell ETSUG Courtney Chihil FGCUF Sametria Gideon Kennesaw StateG Anna Bowers LipscombF Sasha Sims Stetson
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SUSIEGARDNER
Head CoachSecond SeasonGeorgia, 1986
Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the school’s 10th women’s basketball head coach on June 24, 2010.
In her first year at Mercer, Gardner faced what she de-scribes as her greatest challenge in 18 years of coach-ing at the Division I level. Her first team at Mercer was the third-youngest team in Division I basketball – the 12-player roster featured a combined seven years of collegiate playing experience prior to the season.
Mercer finished 2-27 – a tally that doesn’t represent the growth the team experienced under Gardner’s di-rection. The 2010-11 team suffered numerous heart-breaking losses, dropping nine games by six points or less.
The season did produced several bright spots, as freshman Briana Williams landed Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year, Second Team All-Atlantic Sun team and A-Sun All-Freshman Team honors. Freshman guard Sharnea Boykin led the conference in both minutes played and assists and sophomore Alex Phillips increased her scoring average from 1.8 to 7.5 points per game.
The 2010-11 season also provided Gardner the opportunity to begin recruiting her own players and truly build a Mercer team with her stamp on it. The 2011-12 season will see eight of Gardner’s recruits make their Division I collegiate debuts with Mercer. Before arriving at Mercer, Gardner spent the three previous campaigns (2007-10) as an assistant coach at the University of Florida. She joined the Gators after four seasons (2003-07) as the head coach at the University of Arkansas to give her the past seven seasons as a coach in the Southeastern Conference, regarded by many as the toughest college women’s basketball league in the nation. At Florida, the 2009 Gators advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament with Gardner on staff. Likewise, UF sandwiched that with WNIT appearances in 2008 and 2010 (advancing to the round of 16 during Gardner’s first year and to the second round in 2010). With Gardner at the Razorbacks’ helm in 2004-05, Arkansas earned a trip to the WNIT tournament. Prior to that, she had the SEC “Player of the Year” in 2003-04. Arkansas was a combined 64-54 during Gardner’s tenure and her 2005-06 team raced out to the best SEC start in the Lady ‘Hogs program history. Gardner cut her teeth as a Division I head coach at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn., where she
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had a highly-successful seven season run (1996-2003) and was 112-93. The Lady Govs accomplishments during that period included three Ohio Valley Conference tournament champion-ships (2001, 2002 & 2003), and OVC regular season title (2003) and three NCAA post-season berths (2001, 2002 & 2003). Gard-ner was tabbed as the OVC “Coach of the Year” in 2003. She also produced the OVC “Player of the Year” in both 2003 and 2004, with her players also garnering the league’s “Freshman of the Year” awards twice (2000 and 2001). From 1992-95, Gardner was the assistant coach at Western Athletic Conference power San Diego State University. In her three seasons with the Aztecs, she was a part of a program that won three-consecutive WAC tournament championships and, subsequently, also made three NCAA tourney appearances. SDSU was 69-20 with Gardner on staff and garnered two WAC regular season crowns in 1994 and 1995. Gardner is no stranger to middle Georgia or the Southeast region, having spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at the University of Georgia (1986-88) following a highly-successful four-year playing career for the Bulldogs under legendary head coach Andy Landers. UGA made the NCAA Final Four her last two years as a player – including a national runner-up finish in 1985 - and reached the NCAA tournament both of her years as a graduate assistant, as well. The Bulldogs won the SEC title in 1983, 1984 and 1986 as Gardner played alongside other note-worthy Georgia players like Teresa Edwards, Janet Harris and Katrina McClain. Gardner was a member of the 1983 Sports Festival South Team which earned a gold medal. She was also a member of the USA’s Select Team which competed in Canada. Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia in 1986, followed by a Master of Education degree in 1988.
Gardner Year-bY-Year
SanDiegoState-AssistantCoachYear ........................................................ ............... W-L1992-93 ...............................................................19-91993-94 ...............................................................26-51994-95 ...............................................................24-61995-96 ...............................................................23-7Three Seasons .................................... 92-27 (.770)
AustinPeay-HeadCoachYear ........................................................................W-L1996-97 .............................................................17-111997-98 .............................................................11-161998-99 ...............................................................6-211999-00 .............................................................15-152000-01 .............................................................17-142001-02 .............................................................19-122002-03 ...............................................................27-4Seven Seasons .................................112-93 (.546)
Arkansas-HeadCoachYear ........................................................................W-L2003-04 .............................................................16-122004-05 .............................................................17-142005-06 .............................................................13-152006-07 .............................................................18-13Four Seasons ...................................... 64-54 (.542)
Florida-AssistantCoachYear ........................................................................W-L2007-08 .............................................................19-142008-09 ...............................................................24-82009-10 .............................................................15-17Three Seasons .................................... 58-39 (.598)
Mercer-HeadCoachYear ........................................................................ W-L2010-11 ...............................................................2-27One Season ........................................................2-27
CareerHeadCoachingRecordTwelve Seasons ............................ 178-174 (.500)
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RHETWIERZBA
Assistant CoachSecond SeasonAustin Peay, 2004
Wierzba joined Gardner’s staff in the summer of 2010 after a stint at the University of Maryland where he served as the women’s basketball Director of Operations. Wierzba spent three seasons with the Terps (2007-10), in which he handled day-to-day operations of the team, coordinated team travel, scheduled practice and served as a liaison to the Academic Support and Career Development office. Prior to his time at Maryland, Wierzba spent two seasons as the Director of Operations for the men’s basketball program at Evansville University. After two years, he was named interim assistant coach in the spring of 2007 before taking the position at Maryland. Gardner first met Wierzba during her time as head coach of the women’s program at Austin Peay University. Wierzba was a four-year player at Austin Peay, where he helped the Governors win back-to-back Ohio Valley Confer-ence titles. A team captain for two years, he was named an OVC Scholar Athlete in his senior season. After graduating summa cum laude, Wierzba went on to play professionally in Mexico and Canada before returning to Austin Peay as a graduate assistant coach in 2004. As a graduate assistant with his alma mater, Wierzba assisted with on-court player development, recruiting and helped plan team travel. In 2005, the Farmington, Ill. native completed his master’s degree in science in health and human per-formance with a concentration in sports administration.
TIFFANYSWOFFARD
Assistant CoachSecond SeasonAustin Peay, 2002
Tiffany Swoffard signed on for her first season with the Bears in the summer of 2010.
Swoffard played under Gardner for four seasons at Austin Peay, including two consecutive seasons in which the Lady Governors captured Ohio Valley Conference tournament championships and represented the league in the NCAA tour-nament (2000-02). Garnder discovered that Swoffard had a knack for recruiting talent at a young age. “She was always our student host for recruits and a great person to be around,” said Gardner. “Like Rhet, she’s been somebody I’ve wanted to hire since I left Arkansas.” Following her time at Austin Peay, Swoffard spent three seasons at the helm of the Georgia Metros AAU basketball team before joining the staff at Rowan University (N.J.) as a graduate assistant. Most recently, Swoffard had been an assistant coach at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith for four seasons. In her first year with the Lady Lions, Swoffard helped guide the team to a 34-2 record and the Bi-State Conference East Divi-sion title, the NJCAA Region II tournament championship and a third-place finish at the national tournament.
Swoffard earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing from Austin Peay in 2002.
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MARISAHHENDERSON
Assistant CoachFirst SeasonWichita State, 2010
The 2011-12 basketball season marks the first for Marisah Henderson as an assistant coach with Mercer.
Henderson, a 2010 graduate of Wichita State University, played two seasons for the Shockers of the Missouri Valley Conference. In her first year with the team, Henderson established herself as one of the premier floor leaders in the country, finishing the 2008-09 season ranked seventh in the nation averaging 6.6 assists per game. A year later, Henderson led the Shockers to an 18-14 (8-10 MVC) record before the team was ousted in the semifinal round of the conference tournament. In her two seasons with the team, Henderson dished out 236 assists, tying her for 16th most helpers in program history. Prior to her time at Wichita State, Henderson spent her freshman and sophomore seasons at Birmingham-Southern College and Arkansas-Fort Smith, respectively. During the 2007-08 season, Henderson was an intricate part of the UA-Fort Smith squad that achieved a Bi-State Con-ference and Region II Championship. That season, she collected All-Conference second-team honors en route to the team’s third place finish at the 2009 NJCAA Women’s Basketball national Tournament. At Birmingham-Southern, Henderson was a four-time Big South Conference Freshman of the Week and was also se-lected to the league’s All-Freshman Team.
Henderson’s appointment at Mercer marks her first coaching position in NCAA athletics.
KENETTAKELLY
Director of OperationsSecond SeasonPost, 2009
This season marks the second for Kenetta Kelly as Mercer’s Director of Basketball Operations. With the Bears, Kelly handles day-to-day operations and travel planning while also serving as the team’s video coordinator.
Prior to Mercer, Kelly worked with the NBA League Office, where she served in various capacities for two years. While with the NBA League Office, Kelly most recently worked as the WNBA Basketball Operations Department Assistant, reporting to the WNBA Chief of Basketball Operations and Player Personnel.
Before her work at the NBA League Office, Kelly worked as an assistant coach for the Long Island Wave/Panthers AAU team while also completing internships with the NBA and the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA. During her collegiate years, Kelly also spent time as a Market Research Analyst Intern at Full Circle Sports in Stamford, Conn.
Kelly graduated from Post University in Waterbury, Conn. in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
After suffering an ACL tear in high school, Kelly attended North Carolina A&T before transferring to Cecil Community College in Northeast, Md. While at Cecil, Kelly averaged 12 points and nine assists per game and helped the team to a 24-4 record.
After leading Cecil to the Maryland JUCO State Championship runner-up finish, Kelly transferred to Post University. Kelly suffered another ACL tear and only saw action in 15 games while at Post.
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KENDRAGRANT #21
JUNIORGUARDMACON, GA.RUTLAND HS
2010-11Missed a significant portion of the season due to injury … Led the team with a .373 3-point field goal percentage … Third on the team in scoring average (7.7) … Led the team in scoring three times … Led or tied for the team lead in rebounds on four occa-sions … Pulled down a career-high eight rebounds at Auburn (11/12) ... Scored nine points against Ala. A&M (11/28) ... Tallied 11 points in Mercer’s win at Belmont (12/2) ... Scored 14 points at Georgia (12/7) ... Scored a career-high 24 points on 4-of-6 shooting from three-point range versus CSU (12/20) ... Led the team in scoring for the third-straight game with 18 points versus UNCA (12/22) ... Had nine points and three assists at Ga. Tech (12/28) ... Scored 16, grabbed six boards and dished four assists against ETSU (1/3) … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.
2009-10Saw action in 25 games, making two starts … Saw first collegiate action against the College of Charleston (11/20) ... Notched career-highs in points (6), rebounds (1), steals (1), and minutes played (8) against Lipscomb (12/3) ... Knocked down her only shot and grabbed a rebound against Belmont (12/5) ... Drained first career 3-point shot against GSU (12/11) ...One board in win over Campbell ... First college assist vs. ETSU ... Two rebounds at Stetson (1/21) ... Longest stint of the year with 18 minutes versus A-Sun leader FGCU (1/23), scoring two points ... Had two points and three boards in first college start vs. FGCU (2/1) ... Hit a jumper at ETSU (2/11) … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.
-Prior to College-Earned eight letters in three sports while at Rutland High School (Cross-country -3) (Basketball – 4) (Ten-nis -1) … Named regular season MVP twice, and tournament MVP twice while at Rutland … Also hon-ored as best offensive player twice, most improved and region 5AA Player of the Year … Named scholar athlete in three seasons … First-team all-region, second-team all-state … Member of Final Four high school team … Graduated with honors.
-Personal Information-Kendra Grant was born on Dec. 15, 1990 … Daughter of Marcus and Kimberly Grant … Has two broth-ers, Corey and Marcus, and a sister, Kayla … Majoring in Psychology.
GRANT’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR GP-GS Min.-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct.2009-10 25-2 146-5.8 11-37 .297 3-4 .750 0-2 .0002010-11 17-14 420-24.7 47-153 .307 22-59 .373 15-18 .833 Totals 42-16 566-13.5 58-190 .305 25-63 .397 15-20 .750
----------Rebounds---------Off Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk. Stl. Pts. Avg.6 12 18 0.7 4 5 0 3 25 1.020 46 66 3.9 23 29 7 22 131 7.726 58 84 2.0 27 34 7 25 156 3.7
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Points: 24, vs. Charleston Southern(12/20/10)FG Made: 8, vs. Charleston Southern (12/20/10)
FG Att.: 18, vs. UNC Asheville (12/22/10)3-Pt FGs: 4, (2x) vs. UNC Asheville (12/22/10)3-Pt FGA: 12, vs. UNC Asheville (12/22/09)
FT Made: 4, vs. Kennesaw State (3/1/08)FT Att: 4, 2x, vs. Charleston So. (12/20/10)
Rebounds: 8, at Auburn (11/12/10)Assists: 4, vs. ETSU (1/3/11)
Blocks: 2, vs. Furman (11/19/10)Steals: 4, 2x, vs. USC Upstate (1/5/11)
Minutes: 38, vs. UNCA (12/22/10)
GAME-BY-GAME (FRESHMAN) GAME-BY-GAME (SOPHOMORE)THE STAT CREW SYSTEM
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Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgvs College of Charleston 11/20/09 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0at Furman 11/28/09 3 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.0LIPSCOMB 12/3/09 8 3-5 . 6 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.3 0 0 0 0 1 6 2.0BELMONT 12/5/09 5 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 2 2.0GEORGIA SOUTHERN 12/11/09 3 1-2 . 5 0 0 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.4 1 0 0 0 0 3 2.2at Oklahoma State 12-19-09 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 3 0 0 0 0 0 1.8at Texas Tech 12-21-09 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.6at High Point 12-28-09 4 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.4at Jacksonville 1/2/2010 1 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.2CAMPBELL 1/7/10 2 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.1ETSU 1/9/10 7 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1.0at USC Upstate 01/14/10 1 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.9KENNESAW STATE 1/16/10 7 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.8at Stetson 01/21/10 8 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.8at Florida Gulf Coast 1/23/10 18 1-3 . 3 3 3 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.5 2 1 0 0 0 3 0.9STETSON 1/30/10 9 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.4 0 0 1 0 0 2 1.0FLORIDA GULF COAST 2/1/10 * 20 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.6 4 0 1 0 0 2 1.1at Kennesaw State 02/04/10 8 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.6 0 0 2 0 0 0 1.0USC UPSTATE 2/8/10 * 9 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 0.7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.9at ETSU 2/11/10 12 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 1 1 0 0 0 2 1.0at Campbell 02/13/10 2 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0NORTH FLORIDA 2/18/10 2 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.9at Belmont 02/25/10 5 1-1 1.000 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 0.7 0 0 0 0 1 3 1.0at Lipscomb 02/27/10 4 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.8 2 0 1 0 1 2 1.0NORTH FLORIDA 3/3/10 2 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.0Totals 2 146 11-37 . 2 9 7 3-4 . 7 5 0 0-2 . 0 0 0 6 12 18 0.7 19 4 5 0 3 25 1.0
Games played: 25Minutes/game: 5.8Points/game: 1.0FG Pct: 29.73FG Pct: 75.0FT Pct: 0.0
Rebounds/game: 0.7Assists/game: 0.2Turnovers/game: 0.2Assist/turnover ratio: 0.8Steals/game: 0.1
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Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgat Auburn 11-12-10 * 21 1-5 . 2 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 5 3 8 8.0 5 1 1 0 1 2 2.0at Georgia Southern 11/16/10 * 23 0-10 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 5.5 1 1 1 0 1 0 1.0FURMAN 11/19/10 * 30 3-10 . 3 0 0 2-3 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 4 5 5.3 1 0 0 2 1 8 3.3vs Rice 11/27/10 * 26 1-5 . 2 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 3 3 4.8 3 0 2 1 1 2 3.0vs Alabama A & M 11/28/10 * 35 3-9 . 3 3 3 1-3 . 3 3 3 2-2 1.000 3 3 6 5.0 2 3 2 0 4 9 4.2at BELMONT 12/2/10 * 25 4-16 . 2 5 0 1-5 . 2 0 0 2-2 1.000 1 3 4 4.8 1 1 2 2 1 11 5.3at Lipscomb 12/04/10 * 32 1-8 . 1 2 5 1-5 . 2 0 0 2-2 1.000 0 6 6 5.0 2 2 4 0 1 5 5.3at Georgia 12/07/10 * 31 4-13 . 3 0 8 3-7 . 4 2 9 3-4 . 7 5 0 2 2 4 4.9 0 0 2 0 1 14 6.4CHARLESTON SOUTHER 12/20/10 * 32 8-16 . 5 0 0 4-6 . 6 6 7 4-4 1.000 1 2 3 4.7 3 1 2 0 3 24 8.3UNC ASHEVILLE 12/22/10 * 38 7-18 . 3 8 9 4-12 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 3 4 7 4.9 1 4 3 0 0 18 9.3at Georgia Tech 12/28/10 * 27 4-11 . 3 6 4 1-4 . 2 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 4.5 1 3 5 1 1 9 9.3ETSU 1/3/11 * 33 7-14 . 5 0 0 2-3 . 6 6 7 0-2 . 0 0 0 1 5 6 4.7 3 4 0 0 3 16 9.8USC UPSTATE 1/5/11 * 35 0-8 . 0 0 0 0-2 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 0 3 3 4.5 4 1 3 1 4 2 9.2at Campbell 1/10/11 * 13 1-3 . 3 3 3 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 4 4 4.5 0 1 0 0 0 3 8.8at ETSU 1/31/11 1 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 4.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8.2STETSON 2/14/11 9 3-4 . 7 5 0 2-2 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 4.1 0 0 1 0 0 8 8.2at North Florida 02/18/11 9 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.9 0 1 1 0 0 0 7.7Totals 14 420 47-153 . 3 0 7 22-59 . 3 7 3 15-18 . 8 3 3 20 46 66 3.9 27 23 29 7 22 131 7.7
Games played: 17Minutes/game: 24.7Points/game: 7.7FG Pct: 30.73FG Pct: 37.3FT Pct: 83.3
Rebounds/game: 3.9Assists/game: 1.4Turnovers/game: 1.7Assist/turnover ratio: 0.8Steals/game: 1.3Blocks/game: 0.4
Coach Gardner on . . .
Kendra Grant
“Kendra is the best pure shooter
on the team. When she is healthy
she gives us height on the pe-
rimeter. She’s a great leader
and has great passion. She is as
important to this team as anyone
because she brings the intan-
gibles on the bench and off the
floor.
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ALEX PHILLIPS #14
JUNIORFORWARDDULUTH, GA. DULUTH HS
-2010-11-Played in 28 of Mercer’s 29 games, earning 20 starts … Ranked fourth in the A-Sun in blocks (43) … 20th among A-Sun players in rebounds per game (5.6) … Scored in double-digits in eight games … Led or tied for the team lead in rebounds nine times … Contributed nine points and hit her first career three-point attempt at Auburn (11/12) ... Had 10 points and seven boards versus Furman (11/19) ... Scored two points and had a steal at Georgia (12/7) ... Had a breakout game versus Charleston Southern, scoring a 13 points while grabbing five rebounds and notching three blocks (12/20) … Net-ted five points while collecting three blocks against ETSU (1/3) ... Set a career-high with five blocks at Campbell (1/10) ... Posted 16 points in 35 minutes of action at FGCU (1/17) ... Netted 10 points and added seven boards at ETSU (1/31) ... Set career-highs in points (20), FG made (8), FG attempted (17), and minutes played (37) versus Kennesaw State (2/11).
-2009-10-Appeared in 25 games … Finished the year ranked 12th in the Atlantic Sun in blocked shots per game (0.72) … Saw first collegiate action in Mercer’s win over Charleston Southern (11/21) ... Notched career highs in points (7), rebounds (13), blocks (4) and minutes (22) played against Belmont (12/5) ... Tallied two steals at High Point (12/28) ... Had two blocks and three boards at Jacksonville (1/2) ... Had one block versus Campbell in four minutes ... Six points and three blocks off the Bears’ bench versus Stetson (1/30) ... 4 points at Kennesaw (2/4) ... Scored six points and had four rebounds at ETSU (2/11) ... Scored two points against both UNF and Jacksonville (2/18-2/20).
-Prior to College-Earned four basketball letters and two track letters while at Duluth High School … Named team Defensive MVP while at Duluth … Also played for FBC and coach Brian Harmon.
-Personal Information-Alexandria S. Phillips was born on Oct. 16, 1991 in Colorado … Daughter of Corrine Flowers … Majoring in Communication Studies.
PHILLIPS’ CAREER STATISTICSYEAR GP-GS Min.-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct.2009-10 25-0 274-11.0 19-45 .422 0-0 .000 7-12 .5832010-11 28-20 647-23.1 87-190 .458 1-1 1.000 35-63 .556Totals 53-20 921-17.4 106-235 .451 1-1 1.000 42-75 .560
----------Rebounds---------Off Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk. Stl. Pts. Avg.12 45 57 2.3 6 13 18 7 45 1.862 94 156 5.6 16 61 43 23 210 7.574 139 213 4.0 22 74 61 30 255 4.8
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Points: 20, vs. KSU (2/11/11)FG Made: 8, vs. KSU (2/11/11)FG Att.: 17, vs. KSU (2/11/10)
3-Point FGs: 1, at Auburn (11/12/10)3-Point FGA: 1, at Auburn (11/12/10)
FT Made: 5, vs. Charleston So. (12/20/10)FT Att: 9, vs. Charleston So. (12/20/10)
Rebounds: 13, 2x, at UNF (2/18/11)Assists: 3, at USC Upstate (1/29/11)
Blocks: 5, at Campbell (1/10/11)Steals: 3, 3x, vs. Campbell (2/5/11)
Minutes: 37, vs. KSU (2/11/10)
GAME-BY-GAME (FRESHMAN) GAME-BY-GAME (SOPHOMORE)THE STAT CREW SYSTEM
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Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgat Charleston Southern Buc 11/21/09 2 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0LIPSCOMB 12/3/09 16 2-2 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 1.5 2 0 1 2 0 4 2.0BELMONT 12/5/09 22 3-4 . 7 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-3 . 3 3 3 1 12 13 5.3 2 0 1 4 0 7 3.7GEORGIA SOUTHERN 12/11/09 9 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 4.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.8at Oklahoma State 12-19-09 13 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 0 4 4 4.2 5 1 3 1 0 3 2.8at Texas Tech 12-21-09 19 2-6 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 3 4 4.2 2 0 0 1 0 4 3.0at High Point 12-28-09 18 1-5 . 2 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 3.7 1 0 0 0 2 2 2.9at WINTHROP 12-30-09 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2.5at Jacksonville 1/2/2010 17 0-5 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 3.2 2 1 1 2 0 0 2.2at North Florida 01/04/10 5 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 3.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.0CAMPBELL 1/7/10 4 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.7 2 0 0 1 0 0 1.8ETSU 1/9/10 2 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 1.7KENNESAW STATE 1/16/10 4 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 2.4 1 0 1 0 0 0 1.5at Florida Gulf Coast 1/23/10 9 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 2.3 1 0 2 0 0 0 1.4STETSON 1/30/10 14 2-4 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 2.3 1 0 0 3 1 6 1.7FLORIDA GULF COAST 2/1/10 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 2.2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.6at Kennesaw State 02/04/10 12 2-3 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 1 2 2.2 0 0 0 1 0 4 1.8USC UPSTATE 2/8/10 15 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 0 1 1 2.1 3 0 2 1 3 1 1.7at ETSU 2/11/10 17 3-6 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 3 4 2.2 1 0 0 0 1 6 1.9at Campbell 02/13/10 5 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1.9NORTH FLORIDA 2/18/10 8 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 0 1 1 2.0 0 2 0 0 0 2 1.9JACKSONVILLE 2/20/10 10 1-2 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 2.1 1 0 0 1 0 2 1.9at Belmont 02/25/10 19 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2 6 8 2.3 1 0 0 1 0 0 1.8at Lipscomb 02/27/10 4 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.3 1 1 1 0 0 0 1.7NORTH FLORIDA 3/3/10 20 2-3 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 2.3 1 1 0 0 0 4 1.8Totals 0 274 19-45 . 4 2 2 0-0 . 0 0 0 7-12 . 5 8 3 12 45 57 2.3 30 6 13 18 7 45 1.8
Games played: 25Minutes/game: 11.0Points/game: 1.8FG Pct: 42.2FT Pct: 58.3
Rebounds/game: 2.3Assists/game: 0.2Turnovers/game: 0.5Assist/turnover ratio: 0.5Steals/game: 0.3Blocks/game: 0.7
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#14 PHILLIPS, Alex
Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgat Auburn 11-12-10 * 23 3-7 . 4 2 9 1-1 1.000 2-4 . 5 0 0 2 6 8 8.0 1 1 2 1 0 9 9.0at Georgia Southern 11/16/10 * 22 4-7 . 5 7 1 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 1 2 5.0 3 0 1 1 1 8 8.5FURMAN 11/19/10 * 25 5-7 . 7 1 4 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 3 4 7 5.7 2 1 2 2 0 10 9.0vs Rice 11/27/10 * 8 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 4.5 5 0 1 1 1 0 6.8vs Alabama A & M 11/28/10 * 22 2-6 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 4.2 2 1 3 0 3 4 6.2at BELMONT 12/2/10 * 20 3-5 . 6 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 2 1 3 4.0 4 0 1 1 0 9 6.7at Georgia 12/07/10 16 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 3.6 2 0 1 0 1 2 6.0CHARLESTON SOUTHER 12/20/10 24 4-5 . 8 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 5-9 . 5 5 6 2 3 5 3.8 2 1 1 3 0 13 6.9UNC ASHEVILLE 12/22/10 15 3-4 . 7 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 2 1 3 3.7 2 0 1 1 0 7 6.9at Georgia Tech 12/28/10 22 3-7 . 4 2 9 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 3 2 5 3.8 2 0 0 2 3 6 6.8ETSU 1/3/11 16 2-3 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-4 . 2 5 0 1 1 2 3.6 0 1 1 3 0 5 6.6USC UPSTATE 1/5/11 17 2-5 . 4 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 5 5 3.8 4 1 2 1 1 4 6.4at Campbell 1/10/11 17 0-6 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2 5 7 4.0 2 0 0 5 0 0 5.9at Stetson 01/15/11 * 21 2-4 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 3 1 4 4.0 2 0 2 0 2 7 6.0at Florida Gulf Coast 1/17/11 * 35 8-14 . 5 7 1 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 7 4 11 4.5 3 0 3 1 0 16 6.7NORTH FLORIDA 1/22/11 * 28 4-10 . 4 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-5 . 4 0 0 3 1 4 4.4 4 0 3 2 1 10 6.9JACKSONVILLE 1/24/11 * 26 2-5 . 4 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4-4 1.000 4 1 5 4.5 4 1 0 3 0 8 6.9at Kennesaw State 1/26/11 * 33 3-9 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 4-6 . 6 6 7 6 4 10 4.8 2 2 5 1 0 10 7.1at USC Upstate 01/29/11 * 33 4-8 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 1 4 5 4.8 4 3 3 3 2 8 7.2at ETSU 1/31/11 * 27 5-11 . 4 5 5 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 3 4 7 4.9 3 1 4 1 0 10 7.3CAMPBELL 2/5/11 * 20 3-4 . 7 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0 4 4 4.9 5 1 4 1 3 6 7.2KENNESAW STATE 2/10/11 * 37 8-17 . 4 7 1 0-0 . 0 0 0 4-4 1.000 2 4 6 4.9 1 1 2 3 2 20 7.8FLORIDA GULF COAST 2/12/11 * 24 3-8 . 3 7 5 0-0 . 0 0 0 4-6 . 6 6 7 5 3 8 5.0 1 0 5 2 0 10 7.9STETSON 2/14/11 * 25 3-5 . 6 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 2 5 7 5.1 3 0 2 0 0 7 7.9at North Florida 02/18/11 * 34 4-9 . 4 4 4 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 12 13 5.4 2 0 2 1 1 8 7.9at Jacksonville 2/20/11 * 11 1-2 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 4 4 5.4 3 0 2 1 1 2 7.7BELMONT 2/24/11 * 21 1-5 . 2 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-3 . 3 3 3 2 5 7 5.4 3 0 6 0 1 3 7.5LIPSCOMB 2/26/11 25 4-12 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-2 . 0 0 0 3 6 9 5.6 5 1 2 3 0 8 7.5Totals 20 647 87-190 . 4 5 8 1-1 1.000 35-63 . 5 5 6 62 94 156 5.6 76 16 61 43 23 210 7.5
Games played: 28Minutes/game: 23.1Points/game: 7.5FG Pct: 45.83FG Pct: 100.0FT Pct: 55.6
Rebounds/game: 5.6Assists/game: 0.6Turnovers/game: 2.2Assist/turnover ratio: 0.3Steals/game: 0.8Blocks/game: 1.5
Coach Gardner on . . .
Alex Phillips
“Alex could be one of the top
post players in our league. She
is greatly improved, but now
she just needs to have more of
a swagger and be more cocky.
She has worked hard and has a
tremendous hook shot around the
basket.”
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SHARMESIASMITH #5
JUNIORFORWARDJONESBORO, GA. JONESBORO HS
-2010-11-Started 28 of Mercer’s 29 games … Led the team and ranked seventh among A-Sun players in re-bounding average (7.5) … One of six A-Sun players with 10 or more 10+ rebound games … Ranked 22nd in the A-Sun in average minutes played (28.83) … Led or tied for the team lead in rebounds on 15 occasions … Scored four points and collected seven rebounds at Auburn (11/12) ... Had a career-high 10 rebounds versus Rice (11/27) ... Scored a season-high 12 points versus Alabama A&M (11/28) ... Grabbed a career high 13 rebounds at Belmont (12/2) ... Scored three points and had nine rebounds at Lipscomb (12/4) ... Scored six points, grabbed seven boards and had two blocks at Georgia (12/7) ... Scored four points and collected five rebounds versus CSU (12/20) ... Scored nine points and had three rebounds at UNCA (12/22) ... Scored three points and added two steals at Ga. Tech (12/28) ... Scored six and grabbed seven rebounds at FGCU (1/17) ... Set career highs in rebounds (14), steals (4) and minutes played (44) against JU (1/24) ... Pulled down 11 rebounds at Kennesaw State (1/26) ... Reached double figures with 10 points and five boards at ETSU (1/31) ... Scored six and added 11 rebounds versus Campbell (2/5) .... Had first career dou-ble-double (11 pts., 16 rebs.) vs. KSU (2/11) ... Had 11 rebounds at Jacksonville (2/20).
-2009-10-Appeared in 28 of Mercer’s 30 games, making five starts … Had two double-digit scoring games … Col-lected two rebounds in first collegiate action against Charleston (11/20) ... Scored 13 points and pulled down six rebounds in 17 minutes played against Charleston Southern (11/21) ... Scored two points and notched a rebound at Furman (11/28) ... Scored seven points on 3-of-5 shooting from the floor against Bel-mont (12/5) ... Played a career-high 22 minutes and scored 10 points against High Point (12/28) ... Had two points and recorded first career block at Winthrop (12/30) ... Tied a career-high with six boards at Jackson-ville (1/2)...Had a career-high two turnovers against UNF in 10 minutes of play (1/4) ... Hit 4-of-5 field goals versus Campbell (1/7) ... Five rebounds (all offensive) vs. Upstate (1/14) in first college start ...Two blocks vs. Kennesaw (1/16) ... 1-for-1 at FGCU (1/23) ... Scored nine points and had three boards against USC Upstate (2/8) ... Scored four points and grabbed two boards at ETSU (2/11) ... Scored three points against UNF (2/18).
-Prior to College-Three year letterwinner in both basketball and volleyball at Jonesboro High School … Earned the coaches’ award … Member of 30-2 Final Four team … Also played for the Atlanta Lady Warriors and coach Galen Johnson … Earned AAU team’s Sixth Man and Rebounding Award … Graduated high school with honors.
-Personal Information-Sharmesia Smith was born on Feb. 21, 1991 in Columbus, Ga. … Daughter of Walter and Linda Smith … Has one brother, Deonte (25) … A holistic child major.
SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR GP-GS Min.-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct.2009-10 28-5 326-11.6 39-69 .565 0-0 .000 9-23 .3912010-11 29-28 836-28.8 54-122 .443 0-0 .000 44-81 .543Totals 57-33 1162-20.4 93-191 .487 0-0 .000 53-104 .510
----------Rebounds---------Off Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk. Stl. Pts. Avg.32 19 51 1.8 4 24 6 10 87 3.179 139 218 7.5 15 58 14 26 152 5.2111 158 269 4.7 19 82 20 36 239 4.2
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Points: 14, vs. Alabama A&M (1/17/11)FG Made: 4, 4x, vs. KSU (2/11/11)FG Att.: 9, vs. Ala. A&M (11/28/10)
3-Point FGs: n/a3-Point FGA: n/a
FT Made: 5, at Stetson (1/15/11)FT Att: 8, vs. Ala. A&M (11/28/10)Rebounds: 16, vs. KSU (2/11/11)Assists: 3, at Lipscomb (12/4/10)
Blocks: 2, at Georgia (12/7/10)Steals: 4, vs. JU (1/24/11)
Minutes: 44, vs. JU (1/24/11)
GAME-BY-GAME (FRESHMAN) GAME-BY-GAME (SOPHOMORE)THE STAT CREW SYSTEM
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#05 SMITH, Sharmesia
Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgvs College of Charleston 11/20/09 10 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 2.0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0.0at Charleston Southern Buc 11/21/09 17 6-8 . 7 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-6 . 1 6 7 3 3 6 4.0 1 0 1 0 1 13 6.5at Furman 11/28/09 7 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 3.0 0 0 1 0 0 2 5.0LIPSCOMB 12/3/09 12 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.3 0 0 2 0 0 2 4.3BELMONT 12/5/09 5 3-5 . 6 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-1 1.000 0 0 0 1.8 1 0 0 0 0 7 4.8GEORGIA SOUTHERN 12/11/09 12 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-2 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 1.7 2 0 1 0 0 0 4.0at Oklahoma State 12-19-09 6 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.4 0 0 0 0 0 2 3.7at Texas Tech 12-21-09 1 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.3at High Point 12-28-09 22 4-7 . 5 7 1 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-3 . 6 6 7 3 1 4 1.6 3 1 1 0 1 10 4.0at WINTHROP 12-30-09 19 1-2 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 3 4 1.8 2 1 1 1 0 2 3.8at Jacksonville 1/2/2010 14 2-4 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4 2 6 2.2 1 1 1 0 0 4 3.8at North Florida 01/04/10 10 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 2 2 4 2.3 0 0 0 0 2 0 3.5CAMPBELL 1/7/10 17 4-5 . 8 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 2.4 2 0 2 1 0 8 3.8ETSU 1/9/10 23 1-6 . 1 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 3 0 3 2.4 2 0 0 1 1 2 3.7at USC Upstate 01/14/10 * 25 0-5 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 5 0 5 2.6 0 0 2 0 3 0 3.5KENNESAW STATE 1/16/10 * 24 3-6 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-2 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 2.5 0 0 3 2 1 6 3.6at Stetson 01/21/10 * 9 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.4 3 0 1 0 1 2 3.5at Florida Gulf Coast 1/23/10 * 5 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3.4STETSON 1/30/10 * 9 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 1 0 1 2.2 2 0 2 0 0 1 3.3FLORIDA GULF COAST 2/1/10 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.2at Kennesaw State 02/04/10 1 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 0 1 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.0USC UPSTATE 2/8/10 23 3-4 . 7 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 3 0 3 2.0 0 1 0 0 0 9 3.3at ETSU 2/11/10 18 2-2 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 1 2 2.0 0 0 1 0 0 4 3.3at Campbell 02/13/10 8 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2 0 2 2.0 1 0 1 0 0 2 3.3NORTH FLORIDA 2/18/10 6 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 1 1 2 2.0 2 0 1 0 0 3 3.2at Belmont 02/25/10 11 2-2 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.0 0 0 0 1 0 4 3.3at Lipscomb 02/27/10 3 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.9 0 0 2 0 0 2 3.2NORTH FLORIDA 3/3/10 2 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.8 1 0 0 0 0 0 3.1Totals 5 326 39-69 . 5 6 5 0-0 . 0 0 0 9-23 . 3 9 1 32 19 51 1.8 25 4 24 6 10 87 3.1
Games played: 28Minutes/game: 11.6Points/game: 3.1FG Pct: 56.5FT Pct: 39.1
Rebounds/game: 1.8Assists/game: 0.1Turnovers/game: 0.9Assist/turnover ratio: 0.2Steals/game: 0.4Blocks/game: 0.2
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#05 SMITH, Sharmesia
Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgat Auburn 11-12-10 * 27 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 1 6 7 7.0 2 0 0 1 0 4 4.0at Georgia Southern 11/16/10 * 22 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 3.5 1 0 2 0 1 0 2.0FURMAN 11/19/10 22 1-4 . 2 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 3 4 3.7 5 0 3 0 0 2 2.0vs Rice 11/27/10 * 21 0-9 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 4 6 10 5.3 2 1 2 1 2 1 1.8vs Alabama A & M 11/28/10 * 21 4-6 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 4-8 . 5 0 0 2 3 5 5.2 4 1 2 0 0 12 3.8at BELMONT 12/2/10 * 23 2-2 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4 9 13 6.5 3 0 1 0 2 4 3.8at Lipscomb 12/04/10 * 30 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-3 . 3 3 3 3 6 9 6.9 3 3 3 0 0 3 3.7at Georgia 12/07/10 * 32 3-4 . 7 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 3 4 7 6.9 4 0 3 2 1 6 4.0CHARLESTON SOUTHER 12/20/10 * 29 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4-4 1.000 0 5 5 6.7 2 1 4 0 0 4 4.0UNC ASHEVILLE 12/22/10 * 30 3-7 . 4 2 9 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-3 1.000 1 5 6 6.6 3 1 1 0 1 9 4.5at Georgia Tech 12/28/10 * 20 1-1 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-3 . 3 3 3 1 0 1 6.1 2 1 3 0 2 3 4.4ETSU 1/3/11 * 20 1-2 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 1 2 5.8 1 0 0 1 1 2 4.2USC UPSTATE 1/5/11 * 29 4-8 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-4 . 0 0 0 2 9 11 6.2 0 0 3 0 0 8 4.5at Campbell 1/10/11 * 30 1-5 . 2 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 5 2 7 6.2 1 1 5 0 1 2 4.3at Stetson 01/15/11 * 32 2-7 . 2 8 6 0-0 . 0 0 0 5-6 . 8 3 3 4 9 13 6.7 1 1 1 1 1 9 4.6at Florida Gulf Coast 1/17/11 * 23 3-4 . 7 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 2 5 7 6.7 5 0 3 0 0 6 4.7NORTH FLORIDA 1/22/11 * 33 3-3 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-3 . 3 3 3 1 9 10 6.9 2 0 0 0 1 7 4.8JACKSONVILLE 1/24/11 * 44 2-7 . 2 8 6 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-3 1.000 6 8 14 7.3 1 0 2 2 4 7 4.9at Kennesaw State 1/26/11 * 25 0-5 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-4 . 5 0 0 4 7 11 7.5 2 0 2 1 1 2 4.8at USC Upstate 01/29/11 * 25 3-6 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 2 5 7 7.5 2 0 1 0 2 7 4.9at ETSU 1/31/11 * 36 4-6 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-6 . 3 3 3 3 2 5 7.3 1 1 1 0 1 10 5.1CAMPBELL 2/5/11 * 34 2-3 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-4 . 5 0 0 4 7 11 7.5 1 0 3 0 0 6 5.2KENNESAW STATE 2/10/11 * 37 4-5 . 8 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-6 . 5 0 0 9 7 16 7.9 3 1 2 2 0 11 5.4FLORIDA GULF COAST 2/12/11 * 31 2-3 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 4 1 5 7.8 1 0 3 0 0 4 5.4STETSON 2/14/11 * 37 1-4 . 2 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4-4 1.000 1 7 8 7.8 3 0 1 1 2 6 5.4at North Florida 02/18/11 * 35 2-2 1.000 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.5 3 1 3 0 0 4 5.3at Jacksonville 2/20/11 * 31 0-3 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4 7 11 7.6 4 2 1 1 1 0 5.1BELMONT 2/24/11 * 35 3-6 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-4 . 2 5 0 6 5 11 7.7 1 0 1 0 1 7 5.2LIPSCOMB 2/26/11 * 22 1-2 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4-6 . 6 6 7 1 1 2 7.5 4 0 2 1 1 6 5.2Totals 28 836 54-122 . 4 4 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 44-81 . 5 4 3 79 139 218 7.5 67 15 58 14 26 152 5.2
Games played: 29Minutes/game: 28.8Points/game: 5.2FG Pct: 44.3FT Pct: 54.3
Rebounds/game: 7.5Assists/game: 0.5Turnovers/game: 2.0Assist/turnover ratio: 0.3Steals/game: 0.9Blocks/game: 0.5
Coach Gardner on . . .
Shari Smith
“Last year, Shari had a wrist
issue that we’ve solved. Getting
healthy will help her with catch-
ing and scoring down low. She’s
a relentless rebounder. She has
an amazing ability to jump at the
right time and grab balls you
don’t think are going to be in our
possession.”
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SHARNEABOYKIN #22
SOPHOMOREGUARDATLANTA, GA. WESTLAKE HS
-2010-11-The only Mercer player to start all 29 contests … Led the conference in both assists (169) and min-utes played (1,092) … Ranked 16th in the country at 5.8 assists per game … Third among A-Sun play-ers in assist/turnover ratio (1.22) … 10th among conference players in steals per game (1.86) … Played 40 or more minutes six times … Tallied 10 or more assists in four games, becoming the first Mercer player with 10 or more helpers in multiple games since the 2005-06 season … One of just three Mercer players to top 100 assists in a single season since 2001 … Scored 11 points and dished out six assists in collegiate debut at Auburn (11/12) ... Dished out seven assists and grabbed seven re-bounds at Georgia Southern (11/16) ... Scored seven points and had four assists against Furman (11/19) ... Scored nine points on 3-of-5 shooting versus Ala. A&M (11/28) ... Had six assists and no turnovers in Mercer’s win at Belmont (12/2) ... Two points and four assists at Lipscomb (12/4) ... Had a career-high four steals at Georgia (12/7) ... Had two points and six assists against CSU (12/20) ... Had a career-high 10 assists versus UNCA (12/22) ... Played a full 40 minutes, dishing 10 assists with only two turnovers against ETSU (1/3) ... Dished 10 assists at Campbell (1/10) ... Played a full 40 minutes and had eight assists at FGCU (1/17) ... Set a career-high with 45 minutes played vs. JU (1/24) ... Dished five assists and had three steals at Ken-nesaw State (1/26) ... Set a career-high with 11 assists at USC Upstate (1/29) ... Scored six and had five as-sists at ETSU (1/31) ... Passed out six assists versus Campbell (2/5) ... Tallied six assists at Jacksonville (2/20).
-Prior to College-Four year letterwinner at Westlake High School for coach Hilda Hankerson … Led the team to a pair of fi-nal fours and an eighth place finish at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Hawaii … Part of a squad that was ranked No. 8 in the nation … Earned role of captain in three seasons and was named team MVP twice … Also played AAU for Nicki Wimberly and the Ga/Lina 76ers.
-Personal-Sharnea D. Boykin was born on June 17, 1992 in Oakland, Calif. … Daughter of Antonous and Patricia Boykin … Has one sister, Tierra (13) ... Majoring in Business.
BOYKIN’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR GP-GS Min.-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct.2010-11 29-29 1092-37.7 36-151 .238 5-24 .208 17-35 .486Totals 29-29 1092-37.7 36-151 .238 5-24 .208 17-35 .486
----------Rebounds---------Off Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk. Stl. Pts. Avg.17 65 82 2.8 169 139 2 54 94 3.217 65 82 2.8 169 139 2 54 94 3.2
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Points: 11, at Auburn (11/12/10)FG Made: 5, at Auburn (11/12/10)FG Att.: 13, at Auburn (11/12/10)
3-Pt. FGs: 2, vs. Ala. A&M(11/28/10)3-Pt. FGA: 4, at Auburn (11/12/10)
FT Made: 3, 2x, at Belmont (12/2/10)FT Att: 4, 3x, vs. KSU (2/11/11)
Rebounds: 8, at FGCU (1/17/10)Assists: 11, at USC Upstate (1/29/11)Blocks: 1, 2x, vs. Ala. A&M (11/28/10)
Steals: 4, 3x, vs. KSU (2/10/11)Minutes: 45, 2x, vs. KSU (2/10/11)
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#22 BOYKIN, Sharnea
Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgat Auburn 11-12-10 * 38 5-13 . 3 8 5 1-4 . 2 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 1.0 3 6 9 0 1 11 11.0at Georgia Southern 11/16/10 * 32 1-6 . 1 6 7 0-3 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 6 7 4.0 1 7 4 1 1 2 6.5FURMAN 11/19/10 * 38 2-8 . 2 5 0 0-3 . 0 0 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 0 1 1 3.0 3 4 3 0 2 7 6.7vs Rice 11/27/10 * 33 0-5 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 1 2 2.8 0 2 3 0 1 0 5.0vs Alabama A & M 11/28/10 * 36 3-5 . 6 0 0 2-2 1.000 1-3 . 3 3 3 1 3 4 3.0 1 4 7 1 1 9 5.8at BELMONT 12/2/10 * 36 0-3 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 0 0 0 2.5 2 6 0 0 1 3 5.3at Lipscomb 12/04/10 * 35 1-5 . 2 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 2.4 2 4 3 0 2 2 4.9at Georgia 12/07/10 * 34 2-6 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 0 3 3 2.5 0 4 7 0 4 6 5.0CHARLESTON SOUTHER 12/20/10 * 32 1-2 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 2.6 2 6 5 0 2 2 4.7UNC ASHEVILLE 12/22/10 * 39 0-3 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2 0 2 2.5 2 10 2 0 1 0 4.2at Georgia Tech 12/28/10 * 36 1-6 . 1 6 7 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.3 2 1 6 0 1 2 4.0ETSU 1/3/11 * 40 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 3 3 2.3 0 10 2 0 4 0 3.7USC UPSTATE 1/5/11 * 38 3-6 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 2.4 4 7 8 0 2 6 3.8at Campbell 1/10/11 * 40 1-10 . 1 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 0 3 3 2.4 0 10 4 0 1 3 3.8at Stetson 01/15/11 * 37 1-4 . 2 5 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 1 4 5 2.6 4 4 3 0 3 3 3.7at Florida Gulf Coast 1/17/11 * 40 1-7 . 1 4 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 0 8 8 2.9 0 8 5 0 1 3 3.7NORTH FLORIDA 1/22/11 * 39 0-7 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 1 2 3 2.9 2 5 5 0 3 1 3.5JACKSONVILLE 1/24/11 * 45 2-6 . 3 3 3 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2 1 3 2.9 2 7 6 0 1 4 3.6at Kennesaw State 1/26/11 * 38 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 2.9 1 5 2 0 3 2 3.5at USC Upstate 01/29/11 * 38 1-7 . 1 4 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 2.9 3 11 5 0 3 2 3.4at ETSU 1/31/11 * 31 3-6 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 1 2 2.8 0 5 7 0 2 6 3.5CAMPBELL 2/5/11 * 39 1-7 . 1 4 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 1 1 2 2.8 2 6 6 0 2 2 3.5KENNESAW STATE 2/10/11 * 45 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-4 . 2 5 0 2 2 4 2.8 2 7 6 0 4 3 3.4FLORIDA GULF COAST 2/12/11 * 35 0-4 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 1 3 4 2.9 1 4 5 0 0 2 3.4STETSON 2/14/11 * 39 1-3 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 1 2 2.8 5 5 3 0 0 2 3.3at North Florida 02/18/11 * 38 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-2 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 2.8 2 5 6 0 3 0 3.2at Jacksonville 2/20/11 * 39 2-6 . 3 3 3 1-2 . 5 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 0 3 3 2.8 0 6 6 0 1 6 3.3BELMONT 2/24/11 * 43 0-2 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 3 3 2.8 4 6 8 0 1 0 3.2LIPSCOMB 2/26/11 * 39 2-5 . 4 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 0-2 . 0 0 0 0 3 3 2.8 2 4 3 0 3 5 3.2Totals 29 1092 36-151 . 2 3 8 5-24 . 2 0 8 17-35 . 4 8 6 17 65 82 2.8 52 169 139 2 54 94 3.2
Games played: 29Minutes/game: 37.7Points/game: 3.2FG Pct: 23.83FG Pct: 20.8FT Pct: 48.6
Rebounds/game: 2.8Assists/game: 5.8Turnovers/game: 4.8Assist/turnover ratio: 1.2Steals/game: 1.9Blocks/game: 0.1
Coach Gardner on . . .
Sharnea Boykin
“Sharnea got thrown into the
fire last year as a freshman and
led the league in minutes played.
She has really taken it upon her-
self to improve certain parts of
her game. She is very confident,
a great vocal leader and under-
stands the game. ”
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BRITTNEEHAZEL #23
SOPHOMOREFORWARDLOGANVILLE, GA. LOGANVILLE HS
-2010-11-Started the final 23 games of the season … Led or tied for the team lead in scoring on six occa-sions … Ranked among A-Sun’s top-20 in scoring average (19th – 11.3), rebounding average (16th - 5.9), FG percentage (9th - .469), steals (12th– 49) and blocked shots (6th – 41) … Had a stretch of seven-straight games with 10 or more points … Accounted for two of mercer’s five double-doubles … Scored nine points and grabbed six boards at Georgia Southern (11/16) ... Scored 10 points in Mercer’s loss to Furman (11/19) ... Scored 14 points in 32 minutes of action versus Rice (11/27) ... Scored seven points and had four steals at Belmont (12/2) ... Set career-highs in points (21), rebounds (8) and steals (6) at Lipscomb (12/4) ... Four points, four rebounds in 26 minutes at Georgia (12/7) ... Had five points and four rebounds against CSU (12/20) ... Scored 12 points and had five rebounds versus UNCA (12/22) ... Netted 10 points and grabbed three rebounds against ETSU (1/3) ... Had her second-straight double-double at Campbell with 19 points and 10 boards ... Set a career-high with eight field goals vs. JU (1/24) ... Scored 16 and grabbed 7 boards at KSU (1/26) ... Extended her streak of 10+ point games to five at ETSU with 16 points (1/31) ... One rebound shy of a double-double with 15 pts. and nine rebounds vs. KSU (2/11) ... Scored eight and had five boards versus FGCU (2/12) .... Led the team with 17 points at Jacksonville (2/20).
-Prior to College-Four-year letterwinner at Loganville High School under Robert Donaldson… Helped lead the team to the Elite Eight of the State tournament in her senior season … Also played AAU basketball for FBC Georgia and coach Brian Harmon.
-Personal-Brittnee Michelle Hazel is the daughter of Anthony and Stacy Hazel … Born in Macon, Ga. on June 30, 1992 … Has one brother, Anthony Jr. (18) … Majoring in Journalism.
HAZEL’S CAREER STATISTICSYEAR GP-GS Min.-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct.2010-11 29-23 825-28.4 143-305 .469 0-2 .000 43-69 .623Totals 29-23 825-28.4 143-305 .469 0-2 .000 43-69 .623
----------Rebounds---------Off Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk. Stl. Pts. Avg.69 101 170 5.9 18 76 41 49 329 11.369 101 170 5.9 18 76 41 49 329 11.3
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Points: 21, at Lipscomb (12/4/10)FG Made: 8, 7x, vs. Lipscomb (2/26/11)
FG Att.: 17, at Campbell (1/10/11)3-Pt FGs: n/a
3-Pt FGA: 1, 2x, at Campbell (1/10/11)FT Made: 5, 2x, vs. Campbell (2/5/11)
FT Att.: 8, at Lipscomb (12/4/10)Rebounds: 10, 2x, at Campbell (11/10/11)
Assists: 3, at Stetson (1/15/11)Blocks: 4, 2x, vs. KSU (2/11/11)
Steals: 6, at Lipscomb (12/4/10)Minutes: 41, vs. JU (1/24/11)
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#23 HAZEL, Brittnee
Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgat Auburn 11-12-10 17 0-3 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-4 . 5 0 0 2 3 5 5.0 3 0 2 0 0 2 2.0at Georgia Southern 11/16/10 26 4-10 . 4 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 2 4 6 5.5 3 0 2 1 1 9 5.5FURMAN 11/19/10 23 5-10 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 1 1 4.0 4 0 2 1 0 10 7.0vs Rice 11/27/10 32 6-13 . 4 6 2 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 4 3 7 4.8 2 1 5 1 5 14 8.8vs Alabama A & M 11/28/10 18 1-4 . 2 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 4 5 4.8 1 0 3 0 0 2 7.4at BELMONT 12/2/10 26 2-4 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 1 2 3 4.5 2 0 2 1 4 7 7.3at Lipscomb 12/04/10 * 36 8-9 . 8 8 9 0-0 . 0 0 0 5-8 . 6 2 5 3 5 8 5.0 3 0 4 1 6 21 9.3at Georgia 12/07/10 * 26 2-8 . 2 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 3 1 4 4.9 4 1 1 0 1 4 8.6CHARLESTON SOUTHER 12/20/10 * 21 2-6 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 0 4 4 4.8 4 0 0 0 1 5 8.2UNC ASHEVILLE 12/22/10 * 22 6-8 . 7 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4 1 5 4.8 3 2 1 0 0 12 8.6at Georgia Tech 12/28/10 * 28 2-7 . 2 8 6 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 2 1 3 4.6 3 0 5 1 1 7 8.5ETSU 1/3/11 * 26 5-14 . 3 5 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 4.5 5 2 2 0 0 10 8.6USC UPSTATE 1/5/11 * 28 5-12 . 4 1 7 0-1 . 0 0 0 3-5 . 6 0 0 6 4 10 4.9 3 0 2 4 2 13 8.9at Campbell 1/10/11 * 35 8-17 . 4 7 1 0-1 . 0 0 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 2 8 10 5.3 2 0 1 3 4 19 9.6at Stetson 01/15/11 * 34 8-15 . 5 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4 5 9 5.5 2 3 3 3 4 16 10.1at Florida Gulf Coast 1/17/11 * 25 3-7 . 4 2 9 0-0 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 2 3 5 5.5 2 0 1 2 1 8 9.9NORTH FLORIDA 1/22/11 * 31 5-14 . 3 5 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-6 . 5 0 0 3 4 7 5.6 3 0 2 0 0 13 10.1JACKSONVILLE 1/24/11 * 41 8-16 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 3 2 5 5.6 4 1 1 2 4 16 10.4at Kennesaw State 1/26/11 * 34 8-14 . 5 7 1 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 4 3 7 5.6 4 0 1 1 1 16 10.7at USC Upstate 01/29/11 * 35 6-10 . 6 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-3 . 3 3 3 0 8 8 5.8 2 3 6 1 2 13 10.9at ETSU 1/31/11 * 24 8-12 . 6 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 5.6 2 0 3 2 0 16 11.1CAMPBELL 2/5/11 * 30 4-10 . 4 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 5-6 . 8 3 3 1 3 4 5.5 3 1 3 3 1 13 11.2KENNESAW STATE 2/10/11 * 29 6-14 . 4 2 9 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-6 . 5 0 0 0 9 9 5.7 4 2 3 4 0 15 11.3FLORIDA GULF COAST 2/12/11 * 29 4-9 . 4 4 4 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-1 . 0 0 0 3 2 5 5.7 2 2 2 2 1 8 11.2STETSON 2/14/11 * 29 3-10 . 3 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 2 5 7 5.7 4 0 8 1 3 6 11.0at North Florida 02/18/11 * 27 4-12 . 3 3 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 3 4 7 5.8 3 0 2 1 0 9 10.9at Jacksonville 2/20/11 * 29 7-16 . 4 3 8 0-0 . 0 0 0 3-3 1.000 4 3 7 5.8 3 0 3 2 1 17 11.1BELMONT 2/24/11 * 35 5-10 . 5 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-1 1.000 4 1 5 5.8 2 0 4 3 3 11 11.1LIPSCOMB 2/26/11 * 29 8-11 . 7 2 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 4 4 8 5.9 3 0 2 1 3 17 11.3Totals 23 825 143-305 . 4 6 9 0-2 . 0 0 0 43-69 . 6 2 3 69 101 170 5.9 85 18 76 41 49 329 11.3
Games played: 29Minutes/game: 28.4Points/game: 11.3FG Pct: 46.93FG Pct: 0.0FT Pct: 62.3
Rebounds/game: 5.9Assists/game: 0.6Turnovers/game: 2.6Assist/turnover ratio: 0.2Steals/game: 1.7Blocks/game: 1.4
Coach Gardner on . . .
Brittnee Hazel
“Hazel’s got a knack for scoring
inside for being a smaller post.
She’s very strong and quick,
knows the game and is a good
passer. She is an overachiever
because she is a little smaller
than so many of the players she
matches up with. ”
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BRIANAWILLIAMS #2
SOPHOMOREGUARDMcDONOUGH, GA. HENRY COUNTY HS
-2010-11-Named the Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year … Garnered Second Team All-Atlantic Sun and Atlan-tic Sun All-Freshman Team honors ... Named A-Sun Newcomer of the Week twice (11/23, 1/25) and A-Sun Player of the Week once (12/7) … Ranked 37th in the nation in scoring (18.0 ppg) … Ranked second among NCAA DI freshman in scoring … Led the conference in scoring … Sixth among A-Sun players in 3-point FG made (63) … Ranked 27th in minutes played per game (28.34) … Started the season with eight-straight double-figure scoring games … Led or tied for the team lead in scoring 21 times … Scored a game-high 23 points in Mercer’s opener at Auburn (11/12) ... Led the team with 18 points at Georgia Southern (11/16) ... Dropped 32 points in Mercer’s win at Belmont (12/2) ... Scored 18 points and tied a season-high with six rebounds at Lipscomb (12/4) ... Led the team with 12 points and played a career-high 31 minutes at Ga. Tech (12/28) ... Scored 24 points while adding four assists, two rebounds, a block and a steal against ETSU (1/3) ... Scored a team-high 19 points against USC Upstate (1/5) ... Scored 16 points and had a steal at FGCU (1/17) ... Tallied 15 points, five rebounds and four assists versus UNF (1/22) ... Scored 41 points - a season-high output for all Division I freshmen - on 16-of-34 shoot-ing from the field against JU (1/24) ... Scored 17 and was six-of-six from the free throw line at Kennesaw State (1/26) ... Scored 17 and had three rebounds at USC Upstate (1/29) ... Scored 35 on 13-of-26 shooting against Campbell (2/5) ... Led all scorers with 23 points against Kennesaw State (2/10) ... Led the team with 12 points versus FGCU (2/12) .. Scored 31 in a loss versus Stetson (2/14) ... Scored 21 points in the first half at UNF (2/18).
-Prior to College-Earned four varsity letters for coach Carl Caputa at Henry County High School … Named to the All-State First-team in both junior and senior seasons … Honored as All-Metro Southside Player of the Year in 2009-10 … Selected as a first-team All-Region player in sophomore year … Gathered second-team All-Region honors as a freshman … Scored a school record 51 points in one game … Helped the team earn a sub-regional championship in 2006-07 and a regional championship in 2009-10 … Also played AAU basketball for the Wallace Prather Celtics.
-Personal-Briana Monique Williams was born on January 12, 1992 in Joliet Ill. … Daughter of Scott and Sonya Wil-liams … Has two brothers, Brandon (18) and Sheldon (15) … Majoring in Media Studies.
WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICSYEAR GP-GS Min.-Avg. FG-FGA Pct. 3FG-FGA Pct. FT-FTA Pct.2010-11 29-27 822-28.3 185-531 .348 63-211 .299 89-130 .685Totals 29-27 822-28.3 185-531 .348 63-211 .299 89-130 .685
----------Rebounds---------Off Def. Tot. Avg. A TO Blk. Stl. Pts. Avg.26 56 82 2.8 39 97 5 19 522 18.026 56 82 2.8 39 97 5 19 522 18.0
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Points: 41, vs. JU (1/24/10)FG Made: 16, vs. JU(1/24/11)FG Att.: 34, vs. JU (1/24/11)
3-Point FGs: 5, 2x, at Belmont(12/2/10)3-Point FGA: 12, vs. JU (1/24/11)
FT Made: 11, at Belmont (12/2/10)FT Att: 14, at Belmont (12/2/10)
Rebounds: 6, 2x, vs. Stetson (2/14/10)Assists: 4, 3x, vs. UNF (1/22/11)
Blocks: 1, 5x, vs Lipscomb (2/26/11)Steals: 3, at JU (1/24/11)
Minutes: 39, vs. Stetson (2/14/11)
GAME-BY-GAME (FRESHMAN)
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#02 WILLIAMS, Briana
Total 3-Pointers Free throws ReboundsOpponent Date gs min fg-fga pct 3fg-fga pct ft-fta pct off def tot avg pf a t/o blk stl pts avgat Auburn 11-12-10 * 27 7-17 . 4 1 2 5-10 . 5 0 0 4-7 . 5 7 1 1 1 2 2.0 1 1 2 0 0 23 23.0at Georgia Southern 11/16/10 * 27 7-15 . 4 6 7 3-7 . 4 2 9 1-3 . 3 3 3 2 2 4 3.0 1 1 1 0 0 18 20.5FURMAN 11/19/10 * 29 4-13 . 3 0 8 1-4 . 2 5 0 1-3 . 3 3 3 0 2 2 2.7 0 4 3 0 0 10 17.0vs Rice 11/27/10 * 21 6-15 . 4 0 0 1-3 . 3 3 3 3-4 . 7 5 0 1 0 1 2.3 2 0 2 0 1 16 16.8vs Alabama A & M 11/28/10 * 19 5-14 . 3 5 7 0-2 . 0 0 0 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 2.2 1 1 4 0 0 12 15.8at BELMONT 12/2/10 24 8-18 . 4 4 4 5-8 . 6 2 5 11-14 . 7 8 6 2 3 5 2.7 2 1 4 0 1 32 18.5at Lipscomb 12/04/10 28 7-15 . 4 6 7 1-4 . 2 5 0 3-4 . 7 5 0 3 3 6 3.1 2 1 1 0 0 18 18.4at Georgia 12/07/10 * 23 4-15 . 2 6 7 1-9 . 1 1 1 1-2 . 5 0 0 1 1 2 3.0 1 1 7 0 1 10 17.4CHARLESTON SOUTHER 12/20/10 * 22 2-15 . 1 3 3 1-6 . 1 6 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 3 3 3.0 2 2 3 0 0 5 16.0UNC ASHEVILLE 12/22/10 * 15 6-15 . 4 0 0 1-5 . 2 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 0 2 2 2.9 0 1 2 0 0 13 15.7at Georgia Tech 12/28/10 * 31 4-16 . 2 5 0 3-8 . 3 7 5 1-3 . 3 3 3 2 1 3 2.9 1 2 5 0 0 12 15.4ETSU 1/3/11 * 32 9-21 . 4 2 9 3-11 . 2 7 3 3-5 . 6 0 0 0 2 2 2.8 1 4 5 1 1 24 16.1USC UPSTATE 1/5/11 * 26 6-20 . 3 0 0 2-10 . 2 0 0 5-8 . 6 2 5 1 1 2 2.8 1 0 5 1 1 19 16.3at Campbell 1/10/11 * 16 3-11 . 2 7 3 0-5 . 0 0 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 2 3 2.8 1 0 3 1 0 6 15.6at Stetson 01/15/11 * 29 4-20 . 2 0 0 1-10 . 1 0 0 4-5 . 8 0 0 2 2 4 2.9 3 1 4 0 0 13 15.4at Florida Gulf Coast 1/17/11 * 33 6-18 . 3 3 3 0-4 . 0 0 0 4-4 1.000 1 0 1 2.8 3 0 3 0 1 16 15.4NORTH FLORIDA 1/22/11 * 33 6-23 . 2 6 1 3-11 . 2 7 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 1 4 5 2.9 1 4 0 0 0 15 15.4JACKSONVILLE 1/24/11 * 37 16-34 . 4 7 1 4-12 . 3 3 3 5-13 . 3 8 5 1 3 4 2.9 2 1 3 0 3 41 16.8at Kennesaw State 1/26/11 * 32 4-20 . 2 0 0 3-8 . 3 7 5 6-6 1.000 1 3 4 3.0 1 3 4 0 1 17 16.8at USC Upstate 01/29/11 * 36 6-22 . 2 7 3 1-6 . 1 6 7 4-4 1.000 1 2 3 3.0 1 0 1 0 0 17 16.9at ETSU 1/31/11 * 16 3-9 . 3 3 3 1-2 . 5 0 0 2-2 1.000 0 2 2 3.0 0 0 3 0 1 9 16.5CAMPBELL 2/5/11 * 35 13-26 . 5 0 0 3-7 . 4 2 9 6-7 . 8 5 7 2 1 3 3.0 4 1 6 0 1 35 17.3KENNESAW STATE 2/10/11 * 37 9-24 . 3 7 5 3-10 . 3 0 0 2-6 . 3 3 3 1 2 3 3.0 2 3 2 1 1 23 17.6FLORIDA GULF COAST 2/12/11 * 30 4-13 . 3 0 8 3-7 . 4 2 9 1-2 . 5 0 0 0 2 2 2.9 3 0 5 0 0 12 17.3STETSON 2/14/11 * 39 10-25 . 4 0 0 3-7 . 4 2 9 8-9 . 8 8 9 2 4 6 3.0 2 1 3 0 2 31 17.9at North Florida 02/18/11 * 38 9-23 . 3 9 1 4-10 . 4 0 0 3-7 . 4 2 9 0 1 1 3.0 4 0 4 0 2 25 18.2at Jacksonville 2/20/11 * 23 3-12 . 2 5 0 1-4 . 2 5 0 2-2 1.000 0 1 1 2.9 1 2 3 0 0 9 17.8BELMONT 2/24/11 * 32 8-23 . 3 4 8 3-12 . 2 5 0 4-4 1.000 0 4 4 2.9 3 1 6 0 1 23 18.0LIPSCOMB 2/26/11 * 32 6-19 . 3 1 6 3-9 . 3 3 3 3-4 . 7 5 0 0 0 0 2.8 3 3 3 1 1 18 18.0Totals 27 822 185-531 . 3 4 8 63-211 . 2 9 9 89-130 . 6 8 5 26 56 82 2.8 49 39 97 5 19 522 18.0
Games played: 29Minutes/game: 28.3Points/game: 18.0FG Pct: 34.83FG Pct: 29.9FT Pct: 68.5
Rebounds/game: 2.8Assists/game: 1.3Turnovers/game: 3.3Assist/turnover ratio: 0.4Steals/game: 0.7Blocks/game: 0.2
Coach Gardner on . . .
Briana Williams
“Briana is now a complete player,
not just a scorer. She’s taking
pride in her defense and running
the floor. She’s doing the little
things and that’s really going to
help our team.”
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ERICHEABARNES #32
FRESHMANGUARDAUSTELL, GA.WHITEFIELD ACADEMY
JASMINEBLAKEMORE #24
SOPHOMOREFORWARDHOUSTON, TEXASSANTA FE CC
-PriortoCollege-Played three sports at Whitefield Academy (Basketball, Track, Softball) … Averaged 16.9 points and 2.5 assists per game in her junior year at Whitefield Academy for head coach Eddie James … Shot 32.9% from beyond the arc in her junior season … Also competed for coach JD Davis and the Georgia Hoopstars AAU pro-gram … Named MVP at the 2008 AAU Nationals.
-Personal-Erichea Montinique Barnes was born on October 8, 1992 in Raleigh, N.C. … Daughter of Eric and Debbie Barnes … Has a sister, Deri (9) … Majoring in Business.
-2010-11-SantaFeCollegeEarned second-team all-conference honors at Santa Fe College while helping the Saints win a third-straight conference championship and reach the state final four … Shot 75% from the field, converting 48 of her 64 shot attempts on the season … Named a second-team Mid Florida Conference player.
-2009-10-SUNYALBANYRedshirted due to injury.
-PriortoCollege-Was a three-sport player (Basketball, Track and Field, Volleyball) at George Bush High School … Named sec-ond-team 25-5A Texas teams in her sophomore, junior and senior seasons … Helped the team reach the first state playoff in school history as a senior … Named to all-district teams as a junior and senior … A member of the English Honor Society … Also competed for the Houstonians under coach Phyllis Dallas.
-Personal-Jasmine Blakemore was born on November 30, 1990 in Houston, Texas … Daughter of Keith Blakemore and Patricia Banks-Blakemore … Has a sister, Breona (18) and a brother Keith Jr. (15) … A Global Health Studies major at Mercer.
Coach Gardner on . . .
Jasmine Blakemore
“Jasmine brings a unique skill to our
program because she can face up and
fill it up from three. She has outstand-
ing hands and is a great passer. She
really allows us to do more things
offensively that we haven’t been able
to do in the past. .”
Coach Gardner on . . .
Erichea Barnes
“Erichea brings a lot of energy. She
does a great job competing against
our other guards. She makes the
hustle plays - taking a charge, diving
on the floor. She does all the little
things that you can’t coach. ”
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PRECIOUSBRIDGES #33
FRESHMANGUARDWEST PALM BEACH, FLA.DWYER HS
-PriortoCollege-Ran track and played basketball in high school … Ranked No. 125 guard in ESPN’s HoopGurlz ratings when she committed to Mercer … Scored at an 18 points per game clip during her senior season, helping the Brewbaker Tech Magnet High School win the state championship … Led the team to area championships in her junior and senior seasons and a regional cham-pionship in her senior campaign … Named MVP of the Regional tournament and an All-Tournament player in both the area tournament and state finals … A mem-ber of the National Honor Society … Also a MU Alpha Theta … Graduated fourth in her class … Also compet-ed for the Alabama Dream Team Elite under direction of coach Kendric Larkin.
-Personal-Tabitha Nicole Bradshaw was born in Wiesbaden, Ger-many … Daughter of Darrell and Michele Bradshaw … Has three sisters, Courtney (14), Briana (10) and Skyla (8) ... Has not declared a major at Mercer.
-PriortoCollege-Named a first-team and second-team all-conference player … Earned Palm Beach Post All-Area Large School Girls’ Basketball Player of the Year honors dur-ing her junior season at William T. Dwyer High School … Also competed for the Essence AAU team under direction of Kimberly Davis Powell and Laure Pacholke.
-Personal-Precious Bridges was born on October 7, 1992 in West Palm Beach, Fla. … Daughter of Victoria Bridges … has two sisters, Princess (16) and Gorgeous (22) ... Has not declared a major at Mercer.
Coach Gardner on . . .
Precious Bridges
“Precious has tremendous quickness
and speed. She’s very explosive and
has a great stop-and-pop mid-range
game. She can also get to the rim and
is an impressive on-ball defensive
player. ”
Coach Gardner on . . .
Tabitha Bradshaw
“Tabitha is a great three point shoot-
er. She comes from a successful high
school program and is very good de-
fensively. She’s got long arms so she
can deny hard. She can play defense,
shoot the three and run the floor.
Once she gets used to the college pace
she’ll aid us greatly. ”
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RY’VANBUCHANAN #1
JUNIORFORWARDATLANTA, GA.GEORGIA PERIMETER
-2010-11-GeorgiaPerimeterLed the team with 10.7 points per game and 7.9 re-bounds per game, helping the team finish the season ranked seventh in the nation … Named an all-tourna-ment player in the NJCAA tournament.
-2009-10-GeorgiaPerimeterAveraged 13.2 points and 12.1 rebounds per game … Finished the season ranked seventh in the country in rebounds per game … Participated in the 2010 NJCAA All-Star game.
-PriortoCollege-Four-year varsity player at Frederick Douglass High School …Earned All-State and All-Region Second team honors … Named the All-City Best Rebounder.
-Personal-Daughter of James Chambliss and Alisa Butler … Has not declared a major at Mercer.
-PriortoCollege-Attended both Grayson High School and Berkmar High School … Two sport athlete, earning letters in both basketball and volleyball … Averaged 4.8 rebounds per game as a junior … Helped the team reach the state tournament in 2010 … Also competed for the Atlanta Lady Celtics and coach Daphne Pierce-Smith.
-Personal-Teanna Tracey Robinson was born on September 26, 1992 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. … Daughter of Erik and Janel Robinson … Has two siblings, Jahiara (14) and Gabriel (3) … Plans to major in secondary educa-tion.
TEANNAROBINSON #45
FRESHMANCENTERGRAYSON, GA.BERKMAR HS
Coach Gardner on . . .
Ry’van Buchanan
“Ry’van is a tremendous athlete. She
knows the game and how to score.
She plays by feel and we’re able to do
more this year because of her pres-
ence on the team. Ry’van is a great
teammate.”
Coach Gardner on . . .
Teanna Robinson
“When she puts on the strength and
works on her ability to catch, she will
be a tremendous asset to us. It might
take her a little longer to get used to
the college speed, game and strength.
She really wants to be great so she’s
going to put the time and the effort
into it..”
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ALESHASMITH #11
FRESHMANGUARDATHENS, GA.CLARKE CENTRAL HS
-PriortoCollege-Earned three letters for coach Carla Johnson at Clarke Central High School … Earned the team’s Iron Gladi-ator and Sixth Man awards during her career … Also played for the Atlanta Lady Celtics and coach Daphne Pierce-Smith … Helped the team go 19-6 in her junior season and advance to the second round of the state tournament.
-Personal-Alesha Noel Smith was born on August 26, 1993 in Brooklyn, New York … Daughter of Alphonso and Stephanie Smith ... Has two brothers, Christian (19) and Alexander (7) … Plans on majoring in psychology.
-PriortoCollege-Was a three sport star at Fort Payne High School, earning letters in basketball, volleyball and soccer … Helped her basketball team capture four-straight area championships, three-straight consecutive regional tournament appearances and one regional tourna-ment championship … Also played for the Alabama Southern Starz AAU team under guidance from Doug Bush and Kent Looney … Earned the “Best of AAU” award for her play with the Southern Starz.
-Personal-Full name is Alicia Leshae Williams … Born on January 29, 1993 in Fort Payne, Alabama ... Plans to major in biology.
ALICIAWILLIAMS #4
FRESHMANFORWARDFORT PAYNE, ALA.FORT PAYNE HS
Coach Gardner on . . .
Alicia Williams
“As our tallest wing, Alicia is going to
get a lot of minutes. In high school she
was a point guard, so she’s working on
converting into a wing. She runs the
floor great, is very bright and works
exceptionally hard on both ends of the
court.”
Coach Gardner on . . .
Alesha Smith
“Alesha could be our best defensive
player and I always want to have that
defensive stopper on the team. She is
really coachable and wants to be the
best that she can be. She does a great
job getting to the rim. We’re going to
find her niche, and she will help us as
a freshman without question.”
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Mercer Combined Team Statistics (as of Nov 04, 2011)All games
RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRALALL GAMES 2-27 1-12 1-13 0-2CONFERENCE 2-18 1-9 1-9 0-0NON-CONFERENCE 0-9 0-3 0-4 0-2
Total 3-Point F-Throw Rebounds## Player gp-gs min avg fg-fga fg% 3fg-fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% off def tot avg pf dq a to blk stl pts avg02 WILLIAMS, Briana 29-27 822 28.3 185-531 . 3 4 8 63-211 . 2 9 9 89-130 . 6 8 5 26 56 82 2.8 49 0 39 97 5 19 522 18.023 HAZEL, Brittnee 29-23 825 28.4 143-305 . 4 6 9 0-2 . 0 0 0 43-69 . 6 2 3 69 101 170 5.9 85 1 18 76 41 49 329 11.321 GRANT, Kendra 17-14 420 24.7 47-153 . 3 0 7 22-59 . 3 7 3 15-18 . 8 3 3 20 46 66 3.9 27 1 23 29 7 22 131 7.714 PHILLIPS, Alex 28-20 647 23.1 87-190 . 4 5 8 1-1 1.000 35-63 . 5 5 6 62 94 156 5.6 76 3 16 61 43 23 210 7.505 SMITH, Sharmesia 29-28 836 28.8 54-122 . 4 4 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 44-81 . 5 4 3 79 139 218 7.5 67 2 15 58 14 26 152 5.222 BOYKIN, Sharnea 29-29 1092 37.7 36-151 . 2 3 8 5-24 . 2 0 8 17-35 . 4 8 6 17 65 82 2.8 52 1 169 139 2 54 94 3.211 CLANTON, Rebecca 28-0 287 10.3 27-93 . 2 9 0 23-84 . 2 7 4 2-2 1.000 5 19 24 0.9 21 0 16 19 1 17 79 2.830 CARTER, Kourtney 28-2 328 11.7 29-55 . 5 2 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 7-10 . 7 0 0 22 46 68 2.4 37 0 7 14 7 12 65 2.310 BARNES, Ariel 26-0 226 8.7 23-59 . 3 9 0 4-13 . 3 0 8 10-14 . 7 1 4 10 16 26 1.0 22 0 16 23 0 14 60 2.331 CHATMON, Amber 19-0 184 9.7 11-26 . 4 2 3 3-8 . 3 7 5 8-12 . 6 6 7 6 18 24 1.3 18 0 5 16 2 12 33 1.724 BLAKNEY, Keema 23-2 209 9.1 13-57 . 2 2 8 5-29 . 1 7 2 2-2 1.000 4 8 12 0.5 9 0 3 20 0 4 33 1.4
Team 60 66 126 7Total.......... 29 5876 655-1742 . 3 7 6 126-431 . 2 9 2 272-436 . 6 2 4 380 674 1054 36.3 463 8 327 559 122 252 1708 58.9Opponents...... 29 5876 791-1886 . 4 1 9 204-593 . 3 4 4 353-515 . 6 8 5 517 801 1318 45.4 449 - 487 518 71 313 2139 73.8
TEAM STATISTICS MER OPPSCORING 1708 2139 Points per game 58.9 73.8 Scoring margin -14.9 -FIELD GOALS-ATT 655-1742 791-1886 Field goal pct . 3 7 6 . 4 1 93 POINT FG-ATT 126-431 204-593 3-point FG pct . 2 9 2 . 3 4 4 3-pt FG made per game 4.3 7.0FREE THROWS-ATT 272-436 353-515 Free throw pct . 6 2 4 . 6 8 5 F-Throws made per game 9.4 12.2REBOUNDS 1054 1318 Rebounds per game 36.3 45.4 Rebounding margin -9.1 -ASSISTS 327 487 Assists per game 11.3 16.8TURNOVERS 559 518 Turnovers per game 19.3 17.9 Turnover margin -1.4 - Assist/turnover ratio 0.6 0.9STEALS 252 313 Steals per game 8.7 10.8BLOCKS 122 71 Blocks per game 4.2 2.4ATTENDANCE 13523 20264 Home games-Avg/Game 13-1040 14-1380 Neutral site-Avg/Game - 2-472
Score by Periods 1st 2nd OT TotalsMercer 818 865 25 1708Opponents 976 1137 26 2139
Date Opponent Score Att.11-12-10 at Auburn L 61-79 245911/16/10 at Georgia Southern L 52-71 66311/19/10 FURMAN L 47-63 98511/27/10 vs Rice L 39-65 26311/28/10 vs Alabama A & M L 59-63 680
* 12/2/10 at BELMONT W 69-56 627* 12/04/10 at Lipscomb L 57-67 1890
12/07/10 at Georgia L 45-92 300612/20/10 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN L 68-71 88312/22/10 UNC ASHEVILLE L 73-76 81312/28/10 at Georgia Tech L 44-101 1950
* 1/3/11 ETSU L 68-83 1149* 1/5/11 USC UPSTATE L 64-70 1004* 1/10/11 at Campbell L 46-68 937* 01/15/11 at Stetson L 59-67 231* 1/17/11 at Florida Gulf Coast L 52-87 1660* 1/22/11 NORTH FLORIDA L 54-56 1467* 1/24/11 JACKSONVILLE L o t 78-80 944* 1/26/11 at Kennesaw State L 56-79 407* 01/29/11 at USC Upstate L 63-74 428* 1/31/11 at ETSU L 62-100 2334* 2/5/11 CAMPBELL L 64-77 1256* 2/10/11 KENNESAW STATE Wot 82-76 1106* 2/12/11 FLORIDA GULF COAST L 45-76 822* 2/14/11 STETSON L 62-71 1055* 02/18/11 at North Florida L 49-70 2402* 2/20/11 at Jacksonville L 61-64 327* 2/24/11 BELMONT L o t 62-67 987* 2/26/11 LIPSCOMB L 67-70 1052
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Overall Statistics Conference StatisticsSUMMARY gp-gs min/g fg% 3fg% ft% r/g a/g stl blk pts/g gp-gs min/g fg% 3fg% ft% r/g a/g stl blk pts/gWILLIAMS, Briana 29-27 28.3 .348 .299 .685 2.8 1.3 19 5 18.0 20-18 30.4 .354 .299 .717 3.1 1.3 17 5 20.2HAZEL, Brittnee 29-23 28.4 .469 .000 .623 5.9 0.6 49 41 11.3 20-19 30.6 .487 .000 .618 6.5 0.7 40 37 13.2GRANT, Kendra 17-14 24.7 .307 .373 .833 3.9 1.4 22 7 7.7 8-5 19.6 .286 .333 .750 3.3 1.3 9 3 5.6PHILLIPS, Alex 28-20 23.1 .458 1.000 .556 5.6 0.6 23 43 7.5 19-15 24.7 .437 .000 .574 6.4 0.6 14 32 7.9SMITH, Sharmesia 29-28 28.8 .443 .000 .543 7.5 0.5 26 14 5.2 20-20 30.6 .477 .000 .500 8.7 0.5 19 10 5.6BOYKIN, Sharnea 29-29 37.7 .238 .208 .486 2.8 5.8 54 2 3.2 20-20 38.7 .216 .222 .423 3.0 6.3 40 0 2.8CLANTON, Rebecca 28-0 10.3 .290 .274 1.000 0.9 0.6 17 1 2.8 19-0 12.1 .264 .242 1.000 1.0 0.6 14 1 2.9CARTER, Kourtney 28-2 11.7 .527 .000 .700 2.4 0.3 12 7 2.3 19-1 11.6 .550 .000 .625 2.4 0.2 11 7 2.6BARNES, Ariel 26-0 8.7 .390 .308 .714 1.0 0.6 14 0 2.3 17-0 10.2 .440 .333 .571 1.3 0.4 8 0 3.1CHATMON, Amber 19-0 9.7 .423 .375 .667 1.3 0.3 12 2 1.7 11-0 9.8 .500 .500 .700 1.5 0.3 5 2 2.0BLAKNEY, Keema 23-2 9.1 .228 .172 1.000 0.5 0.1 4 0 1.4 14-2 7.8 .200 .143 .000 0.2 0.1 1 0 0.9Totals 29 .376 .292 .624 36.3 11.3 252 122 58.9 20 .387 .279 .615 38.0 11.2 178 97 61.0Opponent 29 .419 .344 .685 45.4 16.8 313 71 73.8 20 .404 .357 .693 45.6 16.3 201 50 72.9
Overall Statistics Conference StatisticsSCORING fg-fga fg% 3fg-fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% pts pts/g fg-fga fg% 3fg-fga 3fg% ft-fta ft% pts pts/gWILLIAMS, Briana 185-531 . 3 4 8 63-211 . 2 9 9 89-130 . 6 8 5 522 18.0 140-396 . 3 5 4 47-157 . 2 9 9 76-106 . 7 1 7 403 20.2HAZEL, Brittnee 143-305 . 4 6 9 0-2 . 0 0 0 43-69 . 6 2 3 329 11.3 115-236 . 4 8 7 0-2 . 0 0 0 34-55 . 6 1 8 264 13.2GRANT, Kendra 47-153 . 3 0 7 22-59 . 3 7 3 15-18 . 8 3 3 131 7.7 16-56 . 2 8 6 7-21 . 3 3 3 6-8 . 7 5 0 45 5.6PHILLIPS, Alex 87-190 . 4 5 8 1-1 1.000 35-63 . 5 5 6 210 7.5 62-142 . 4 3 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 27-47 . 5 7 4 151 7.9SMITH, Sharmesia 54-122 . 4 4 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 44-81 . 5 4 3 152 5.2 41-86 . 4 7 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 29-58 . 5 0 0 111 5.6BOYKIN, Sharnea 36-151 . 2 3 8 5-24 . 2 0 8 17-35 . 4 8 6 94 3.2 21-97 . 2 1 6 2-9 . 2 2 2 11-26 . 4 2 3 55 2.8CLANTON, Rebecca 27-93 . 2 9 0 23-84 . 2 7 4 2-2 1.000 79 2.8 19-72 . 2 6 4 16-66 . 2 4 2 2-2 1.000 56 2.9CARTER, Kourtney 29-55 . 5 2 7 0-0 . 0 0 0 7-10 . 7 0 0 65 2.3 22-40 . 5 5 0 0-0 . 0 0 0 5-8 . 6 2 5 49 2.6BARNES, Ariel 23-59 . 3 9 0 4-13 . 3 0 8 10-14 . 7 1 4 60 2.3 22-50 . 4 4 0 4-12 . 3 3 3 4-7 . 5 7 1 52 3.1CHATMON, Amber 11-26 . 4 2 3 3-8 . 3 7 5 8-12 . 6 6 7 33 1.7 7-14 . 5 0 0 1-2 . 5 0 0 7-10 . 7 0 0 22 2.0BLAKNEY, Keema 13-57 . 2 2 8 5-29 . 1 7 2 2-2 1.000 33 1.4 5-25 . 2 0 0 2-14 . 1 4 3 0-0 . 0 0 0 12 0.9Totals 655-1742 . 3 7 6 126-431 . 2 9 2 272-436 . 6 2 4 1708 58.9 470-1214 . 3 8 7 79-283 . 2 7 9 201-327 . 6 1 5 1220 61.0Opponent 791-1886 . 4 1 9 204-593 . 3 4 4 353-515 . 6 8 5 2139 73.8 531-1315 . 4 0 4 148-415 . 3 5 7 248-358 . 6 9 3 1458 72.9
Overall Statistics Conference StatisticsTOTALS o-reb d-reb total pf fo a to a/to hi pts o-reb d-reb total pf fo a to a/to hi ptsWILLIAMS, Briana 26 56 82 49 0 39 97 0.4 41 19 42 61 40 0 26 68 0.4 41HAZEL, Brittnee 69 101 170 85 1 18 76 0.2 21 51 79 130 58 1 14 55 0.3 21GRANT, Kendra 20 46 66 27 1 23 29 0.8 24 3 23 26 10 0 10 11 0.9 16PHILLIPS, Alex 62 94 156 76 3 16 61 0.3 20 47 74 121 55 2 12 49 0.2 20SMITH, Sharmesia 79 139 218 67 2 15 58 0.3 12 66 107 173 42 1 10 38 0.3 11BOYKIN, Sharnea 17 65 82 52 1 169 139 1.2 11 11 48 59 38 1 125 93 1.3 6CLANTON, Rebecca 5 19 24 21 0 16 19 0.8 12 3 16 19 18 0 11 14 0.8 12CARTER, Kourtney 22 46 68 37 0 7 14 0.5 9 16 30 46 29 0 4 9 0.4 9BARNES, Ariel 10 16 26 22 0 16 23 0.7 13 10 12 22 17 0 6 14 0.4 13CHATMON, Amber 6 18 24 18 0 5 16 0.3 8 4 12 16 11 0 3 6 0.5 8BLAKNEY, Keema 4 8 12 9 0 3 20 0.2 5 0 3 3 7 0 2 14 0.1 4Totals 380 674 1054 463 8 327 559 0.6 82 268 492 760 325 5 223 377 0.6 82Opponent 517 801 1318 449 - 487 518 0.9 101 360 552 912 332 - 325 354 0.9 100
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|------CONFERENCE-------| |-----------OVERALL----------|STANDINGS W-L Pct PF PA W-L Pct PF PAFlorida Gulf Coast 17-3 .850 70.0 55.2 28-4 .875 71.3 57.2East Tennessee St. 15-5 .750 74.5 64.1 19-12 .613 72.1 69.2Stetson 13-7 .650 69.2 64.7 20-13 .606 65.3 64.7USC Upstate 13-7 .650 71.3 71.0 17-13 .567 70.4 74.6Campbell 12-8 .600 68.2 65.8 13-17 .433 66.0 67.2North Florida 11-9 .550 60.4 61.5 13-17 .433 56.6 62.0Jacksonville 8-12 .400 64.8 67.9 15-17 .469 64.0 66.5Belmont 7-13 .350 57.8 62.5 11-20 .355 57.9 63.1Lipscomb 6-14 .300 62.2 69.4 9-21 .300 62.6 70.2Kennesaw St. 6-14 .300 61.3 65.7 9-21 .300 59.5 68.2Mercer 2-18 .100 61.0 72.9 2-27 .069 58.9 73.8
Final Atlantic Sun Standings
AtlAntic Sun All-conference honorS
First Team All-Atlantic SunPos. Name SchoolF * Chelsea McMillan USC UpstateG Tara Davis ETSUG Shannon Murphy FGCUG Brittany Kirkland UNFG Tonisha Baker Campbell
Second Team All-Atlantic SunPos. Name SchoolG/F Destiny Mitchell ETSUG Victoria McGowan Stetson G/F Sarah Hansen FGCUG Jenna Bartsokas LipscombG Tee’Ara Copney USC UpstateG Briana Williams Mercer
- A tie in voting resulted in a six-person second team -
Atlantic Sun All-Freshmen TeamPos. Name SchoolG *BrianaWilliams MercerG/F * Destiny Mitchell ETSUG/F Sarah Hansen FGCUF Sasha Sims StetsonG Molly Ernst Belmont
* Unanimous Selection
PlayeroftheYear: Chelsea McMillan, USC UpstateDefensivePlayeroftheYear: Larkira Jones, UNFFreshmanoftheYear: Briana Williams, MercerCoachoftheYear: Karl Smesko, FGCU
2010-11 A-Sun tournAment
hoSted by mercer univerSity
mArch 2-5, 2010mAcon, GA.
Quaterfinals - March 2-3#1 etsu 83, #8 lipscoMb 75
#4 unf 52, #5 Jacksonville 56#3 caMpbell 42, #6 belMont 54
#2 stetson 65, #7 kennesaw state 47
seMifinals - March 4#1 etsu 59, #5 Jacksonville 61#6 belMont 46, #2 stetson 48
finals - March 5#5 Jacksonville 50, #2 stetson 69
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##Player-Team Cl G FG 3FG FT Pts Avg/G
1.WILLIAMS,Briana-MER FR 29 185 63 89 522 18.0 2.McMILLAN, Chelsea-UPST SR 30 195 7 137 534 17.8 3.DAVIS, Tara-ETSU SR 31 136 43 166 481 15.5 4.COPNEY, Tee’Ara-UPST SO 29 138 61 102 439 15.1 5.BARTSOKAS, Jenna-LIP SR 30 146 57 98 447 14.9 6.MITCHELL, Destiny-ETSU FR 24 147 0 53 347 14.5 7.McGOWAN, Victoria-STET SO 33 164 45 87 460 13.9 8.KIRKLAND, Brittany-UNF JR 30 147 45 77 416 13.9 9.NELSON, Haley-BEL JR 24 134 0 60 328 13.710.BROWN, Tierra-STET SR 33 162 48 75 447 13.511.HANSEN, Sarah-FGCU FR 32 172 15 67 426 13.312.SMITH, Angie-KSU JR 30 142 29 86 399 13.313.BOWERS, Anna-LIP JR 30 132 83 49 396 13.214.MURPHY, Shannon-FGCU SR 32 136 67 54 393 12.315.GIDEON, Sametria-KSU SO 30 138 0 82 358 11.916.BAKER, Tonisha-CAM SO 30 141 27 47 356 11.917.PICKWELL, Natalie-ETSU JR 31 121 70 52 364 11.718.JACOBSON, Kelsey-FGCU JR 32 115 96 49 375 11.719.HAZEL,Brittnee-MER FR 29 143 0 43 329 11.320.RICHARDSON, Taneskei-JU SR 32 131 3 90 355 11.121.THOMAS, Gigi-JU SR 32 118 27 68 331 10.322.CONNER, Jessica-STET SR 25 92 1 70 255 10.223.GRABOSKI, Natasha-STET SR 31 107 10 86 310 10.024.ERNST, Molly-BEL FR 29 95 79 16 285 9.825.HOLLIDAY, Ashley-KSU SO 30 94 72 34 294 9.826.COOPER, Jazmine-CAM SO 30 129 0 35 293 9.827.SIMS, Sasha-STET FR 33 115 40 52 322 9.828.PASCHAL, Lynsey-JU SR 32 103 3 99 308 9.629.SMITH, Taylor-UNF SO 23 82 0 51 215 9.330.BELL, Crystal-JU JR 31 120 11 38 289 9.3
field GoAlS##Player-Team Cl G FGMFGA Pct
1.HANSEN, Sarah-FGCU FR 32 172 328 .524 2.MITCHELL, Destiny-ETSU FR 24 147 284 .518 3.COOPER, Jazmine-CAM SO 30 129 259 .498 4.CONNER, Jessica-STET SR 25 92 189 .487 5.SMITH, Taylor-UNF SO 23 82 171 .480 6.GRABOSKI, Natasha-STET SR 31 107 225 .476 7.NELSON, Haley-BEL JR 24 134 284 .472 8.BAKER, Tonisha-CAM SO 30 141 300 .4709.HAZEL,Brittnee-MER FR 29 143 305 .46910.RICHARDSON, Taneskei-JU SR 32 131 285 .46011.PHILLIPS,Alex-MER SO 28 87 190 .45812.JONES, Larkira-UNF SO 30 91 202 .45013.BELCHER, Latisha-ETSU SR 30 90 201 .44814.McMILLAN, Chelsea-UPST SR 30 195 439 .44415.YESH, Lauren-CAM SR 30 111 255 .435
reboundinG##Player-Team Cl G OFFDEFTOTAvg/G
1.McMILLAN, Chelsea-UPST SR 30 133 216 349 11.6 2.GIDEON, Sametria-KSU SO 30 135 176 311 10.4 3.RICHARDSON, Taneskei-JU SR 32 124 191 315 9.8 4.JONES, Larkira-UNF SO 30 103 185 288 9.6 5.MITCHELL, Destiny-ETSU FR 24 98 117 215 9.0 6.NELSON, Haley-BEL JR 24 46 149 195 8.1 7.SMITH,Sharmesia-MER SO 29 79 139 218 7.5 8.BELCHER, Latisha-ETSU SR 30 98 122 220 7.3 9.PASCHAL, Lynsey-JU SR 32 82 150 232 7.310.GRABOSKI, Natasha-STET SR 31 62 143 205 6.611.YESH, Lauren-CAM SR 30 57 137 194 6.512.BAKER, Tonisha-CAM SO 30 39 150 189 6.313.COOPER, Jazmine-CAM SO 30 80 107 187 6.214.CONNER, Jessica-STET SR 25 46 106 152 6.115.McROBERTS, Lauren-UPST SO 28 67 103 170 6.116.HAZEL,Brittnee-MER FR 29 69 101 170 5.917.HANSEN, Sarah-FGCU FR 32 71 113 184 5.8 CHIHIL, Courtney-FGCU JR 32 55 129 184 5.819.McGOWAN, Victoria-STET SO 33 50 134 184 5.620.PHILLIPS,Alex-MER SO 28 62 94 156 5.6
SteAlS##Player-Team Cl G Steals Avg/G
1.SMITH, Angie-KSU JR 30 84 2.80 2.COPNEY, Tee’Ara-UPST SO 29 69 2.38 3.McGOWAN, Victoria-STET SO 33 78 2.36 4.DAVIS, Tara-ETSU SR 31 70 2.26 5.MITCHELL, Destiny-ETSU FR 24 52 2.17 6.MURPHY, Shannon-FGCU SR 32 62 1.94 7.CHIHIL, Courtney-FGCU JR 32 61 1.91 8.WADELINGTON, S.-UPST SR 30 57 1.90 9.BELCHER, Latisha-ETSU SR 30 56 1.8710.BOYKIN,Sharnea-MER FR 29 54 1.8611.BELL, Crystal-JU JR 31 55 1.7712.HAZEL,Brittnee-MER FR 29 49 1.6913.BARTSOKAS, Jenna-LIP SR 30 49 1.6314.YESH, Lauren-CAM SR 30 48 1.60 O’NEILL, Amanda-CAM JR 30 48 1.60
ASSiStS##Player-Team Cl G Assists Avg./G
1.BOYKIN,Sharnea-MER FR 29 169 5.83 2.DAVIS, Tara-ETSU SR 31 147 4.74 3.STRAYHORN, Shaunda-BEL SR 31 133 4.29 4.McGOWAN, Victoria-STET SO 33 141 4.27 5.MURPHY, Shannon-FGCU SR 32 133 4.16 6.CLOXTON, Kate-CAM JR 30 120 4.00 COPNEY, Tee’Ara-UPST SO 29 116 4.00 8.SYQUIO, Juliemay-UNF SR 30 115 3.83 9.CHIHIL, Courtney-FGCU JR 32 122 3.8110.SMITH, Angie-KSU JR 30 93 3.1011.BARTSOKAS, Jenna-LIP SR 30 86 2.8712.JACOBS, Kyana-UPST FR 30 85 2.8313.BOWMAN, Miaca-LIP SR 30 81 2.7014.O’NEILL, Amanda-CAM JR 30 80 2.6715.BAKER, Tonisha-CAM SO 30 79 2.63
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GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITYbobcats
Fri., Nov. 12Auburn, Ala.
6 p.m.
AUBURNtigers
Quick FactsLocation...............................................Auburn,.Ala.Founded...........................................................1856Enrollment....................................................24,602Nickname....................................................... TigersColors..........................Burnt.Orange.and.Navy.BlueArena.................................... Auburn.Arena.(9,121)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference....................... Southeastern.ConferencePresident............................................ Dr..Jay.GogueAthletics.Director.................................... Jay.JacobsAthletics.Phone...............................(334).844-4750.Web.Site.............................www.auburntigers.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach...........................................Nell.Fortner.AU.Record/Yrs..................................................132-89/7Overall.Record.........................................149-100/8Assistant.Coach...............................Kerry.CremeansAssistant.Coach................................... Mark.SimonsAssistant.Coach.................................. Carla.McGheeBasketball.Phone............................(334).844-9200
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1971All-Time.Record.......................................... 795-362NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).................... 18/2009
Media RelationsWBB.contact........................................ Matt.CrouchOffice.Phone....................................(334).844-9709E-mail.................................. mcrouch@auburn.eduFax..................................................(334).844-9807
All-Time.Series..................................AU.leads,.11-9
Tues., Nov. 16Statesboro, Ga.
6 p.m.
DAVIDSONwildcats
Quick FactsLocation........................................... Davidson,.N.C.Founded.......................................................... 1837Enrollment..................................................... 1,900Nickname...................................................WildcatsColors................................................Red.and.BlackArena........................... John.M..Belk.Arena.(5,223)Affiliation........................................NCAA.Division.IConference............................. Southern.ConferencePresident.............................................Carol.QuillenAthletics.Director................................. Jim.MurphyAthletics.Phone............................. (704)..894-2373Web.Site...........................www.davidsonwildcats.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach.................................... Michele.Savage.DC.Record/Yrs.................................................... 14-17/1Overall.Record................................................ SameAssistant.Coach....................................... Mary.CiukAssistant.Coach.............................. Jamie.ThomatisAssistant.Coach.................................... Kira.MowenBasketball.Phone........................... (704).894-2372
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball................................ 1973All-Time.Record..........................................399-443NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)......................... None
Media RelationsWBB.contact....................................Gavin.McFarlinOffice.Phone................................... (704).894-2636E-mail............................gamcfarlin@davidson.eduFax................................................. (704).894-2636
All-Time.Series................................... DC.leads,.1-0
Quick FactsLocation....................................... Milledgeville,.Ga.Founded...........................................................1889Enrollment......................................................5,500Nickname.................................................... BobcatsColors.......................... Hunter.Green.and.Navy.BlueArena.............................. Centennial.Center.(4,071)Affiliation....................................... NCAA.Division.IIConference.............................................. Peach.BeltPresident.................................... Dr..Dorothy.LelandAthletics.Director............................ Wendell.StatonAthletics.Phone...............................(478).445-6341.Web.Site..............................www.gcsubobcats.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach.......................................Maurice.Smith.GCSU.Record/Yrs.................................................. 22-7/1Overall.Record.................................................SameAssistant.Coach................................. Toby.WagonerAssistant.Coach............................... Angelica.TurnerAssistant.Coach..................................Tynisha.HarrisBasketball.Phone............................(478).445-4019
Media RelationsWBB.contact............................................Al.WestonOffice.Phone....................................(478).445-1779E-mail........................................gcsu.sid@gcsu.eduFax..................................................(478).445-1790
All-Time.Series...................................MU.leads,.4-1
Head CoachMaurice Smith
Head CoachNell Fortner
Head CoachMichele Savage
SophomoreKrysta Lewis
JuniorBlanche Alverson
JuniorSophia
Aleksandravicius
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GEORGIA SOUTHERNeagles
Fri., Nov. 12Auburn, Ala.
6 p.m.
CENTRAL FLORIDAknights
Quick FactsLocation...............................................Orlando,.Fla.Founded...........................................................1963Enrollment....................................................56,100Nickname.................................................... KnightsColors............................................... Black.and.GoldArena........................................ UCF.Arena.(10,000)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference......................................Conference.USAPresident.......................................... Dr..John.C..HittAthletics.Director.............................Keith.R..TribbleAthletics.Phone...............................(407).823-4114.Web.Site...............................www.ucfathletics.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach...........................................Joi.Williams.UCF.Record/Yrs...................................................38-53/3Overall.Record...........................................92-114/7Associate.Head.Coach............................Greg.BrownAssistant.Coach............................... Courtney.LockeAssistant.Coach.............................. Richard.FortuneBasketball.Phone............................(407).823-6266
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1977All-Time.Record.......................................... 449-489NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).......................3/2009
Media RelationsWBB.contact............................................Pat.SalvasOffice.Phone....................................(407).823-2464E-mail.............................psalvas@athletics.ucf.eduFax..................................................(407).823-5293
All-Time.Series.............................. UCF.leads,.25-16
Tues., Nov. 16Statesboro, Ga.
6 p.m.
WAKE FORESTdemon deacons
Quick FactsLocation...........................................Statesboro,.Ga.Founded...........................................................1973Enrollment....................................................19,691Nickname...................................................... EaglesColors.............................................. Blue.and.WhiteArena.............................Hanner.Fieldhouse.(4,358)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference..............................Southern.ConferencePresident...................................... Dr..Brooks.A..KeelAthletics.Director....................................Sam.BakerAthletics.Phone...............................(912).478-5376.Web.Site.............www.georgiasoutherneagles.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach............................................Rusty.Cram.GSU.Record/Yrs............................................231-208/15Overall.Record.................................................SameAssistant.Coach..........................Regina.Days-BryanAssistant.Coach...................................... Mary.PerryAssistant.Coach.......................................Amy.KrachBasketball.Phone............................(912).478-1486
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1973All-Time.Record.......................................... 604-460NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).......................2/1994
Media RelationsWBB.contact.................................... Barrett.GilhamOffice.Phone....................................(912).478-5448E-mail.................... bgilham@georgiasouthern.eduFax..................................................(912).478-0046
All-Time.Series...............................MU.leads,.31-27
Quick FactsLocation................................. Winston-Salem,.N.C.Founded.......................................................... 1834Enrollment..................................................... 4,569Nickname.......................................Demon.DeaconsColors........................................ Old.Gold.and.BlackArena...... Lawrence.Joel.Memorial.Coliseum.(14,665)Affiliation........................................NCAA.Division.IConference...................... Atlantic.Coast.ConferencePresident.................................. Dr..Nathan.O..HatchAthletics.Director...............................Ron.WellmanAthletics.Phone.............................. (336).758-5616Web.Site...........................www.wakeforestsports.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach.......................................Mike.Peterson.WF.Record/Yrs............................................... 105-109/7Overall.Record...................................... 292-236/18Associate.Head.Coach........................Natasha.AdairAssistant.Coach........................................ Bob.ClarkAssistant.Coach............................ Rachel.StockdaleBasketball.Phone........................... (336).758-5763
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball................................ 1971All-Time.Record..........................................457-594NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)......................1/1988
Media RelationsWBB.contact........................................... Gary.PetitOffice.Phone................................... (336).758-1880E-mail........................................ petitgm@wfu.eduFax................................................. (336).758-5140
All-Time.Series...................................WF.leads,.2-1
Head CoachRusty Cram
Head CoachJoi Williams
Head CoachMike Peterson
JuniorMeredith Frye
SeniorAisha Patrick
JuniorSandra Garcia
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HIGH POINTpanthers
Fri., Nov. 12Auburn, Ala.
6 p.m.
LIPSCOMBlady bisons
Quick FactsLocation..........................................Nashville,.Tenn.Founded...........................................................1891Enrollment......................................................4,018Nickname.............................................. Lady.BisonsColors............................................. Purple.and.GoldArena........................................Allen.Arena.(5,028)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference........................................... Atlantic.SunPresident........................... Dr..L..Randolph.Lowry.IIIAthletics.Director.........................Phillip.HutchesonAthletics.Phone...............................(615).966-1806.Web.Site......................... www.lipscombsports.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach....................................... Frank.Bennett.LU.Record/Yrs...............................................577-415/31Overall.Record.................................................SameAssistant.Coach........................................ Billy.SnellAssistant.Coach.............................. Katie.Beth.AllenAssistant.Coach......................................Jada.MincyBasketball.Phone............................(615).966-6142
Program HistoryAll-Time.Record.......................................... 133-112NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).......................1/2004
Media RelationsWBB.contact...................................... Jamie.GilliamOffice.Phone....................................(615).966-5166E-mail.........................jamie.gilliam@lipscomb.eduFax..................................................(615).966-1806
All-Time.Series.................................... LU.leads,.8-7
Tues., Nov. 16Statesboro, Ga.
6 p.m.
BELMONTbruins
Quick FactsLocation......................................... Nashville,.Tenn.Founded.......................................................... 1951Enrollment..................................................... 6,374Nickname......................................................BruinsColors..................................... Navy,.Red.and.WhiteArena..............................Curb.Event.Center.(5,000)Affiliation........................................NCAA.Division.IConference...........................................Atlantic.SunPresident................................... Dr..Robert.C..FisherAthletics.Director............................Mike.StricklandAthletics.Phone.............................. (615).460-6420Web.Site...............................www.belmontbruins.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach........................................ Brittney.Ezell.BU.Record/Yrs................................................... 11-20/1Overall.Record................................................ SameAssistant.Coach................................Marvis.HodgesAssistant.Coach............................... Jonathan.DavisAssistant.Coach...............................Carley.PetersonBasketball.Phone........................... (615).460-6264
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball................................ 1968All-Time.Record..........................................761-348NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)................................1
Media RelationsWBB.contact....................................Kenisha.RhoneOffice.Phone................................... (615).460-5990E-mail....................... kenisha.rhone@belmont.eduFax................................................. (615).460-5584
All-Time.Series........................ Belmont.leads,.12-8
Quick FactsLocation..........................................High.Point,.N.C..Founded...........................................................1924Enrollment......................................................4,125Nickname...................................................PanthersColors........................................... Purple.and.WhiteArena...Millis.Athletic.and.Convocation..Ctr..(1,750)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference............................................... Big.SouthPresident.........................................Dr..Nido.QubeinAthletics.Director..................................Craig.KeilitzAthletics.Phone...............................(336).841-9281.Web.Site....................www.highpointpanthers.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach.....................................Jennifer.Hoover.HP.Record/Yrs..............................................First.SeasonOverall.Record.......................................First.SeasonAssistant.Coach................................. Kevin.NichollsAssistant.Coach..............................DeUnna.HendrixAssistant.Coach.............................. Merideth.MarshBasketball.Phone............................(336).841-4557
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1967All-Time.Record.......................................... 649-499NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)............................N/A
Media RelationsWBB.contact..........................................Joe.ArancioOffice.Phone....................................(336).841-4638E-mail............................... jarancio@highpoint.eduFax..................................................(336).841-4690
All-Time.Series.................................Series.tied,.1-1
Head CoachJennifer Hoover
Head CoachFrank Bennett
Head CoachBrittney Ezell
SeniorShamia Brown
SeniorAnna Bowers
SeniorHaley Nelson
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GEORGIAbulldogs
Fri., Nov. 12Auburn, Ala.
6 p.m.
TROYtrojans
Quick FactsLocation.................................................... Troy,.Ala.Founded...........................................................1887Enrollment....................................................29,850Nickname..................................................... TrojansColors............................... Cardinal,.Silver.and.BlackArena........................................Sartain.Hall.(4,000)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference................................................. Sun.BeltChancellor................................ Dr..Jack.Hawkins,.Jr.Athletics.Director................................ Steve.DennisAthletics.Phone...............................(334).670-3480.Web.Site................................www.troytrojans.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach....................................Michael.Murphy.Troy.Record/Yrs........................................ 108-152/10thOverall.Record................................... 180-175/12thAssistant.Coach.................................Craig.KennedyAssistant.Coach.............................. Jennifer.WassonBasketball.Phone............................(334).670-3330
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1975All-Time.Record.......................................... 450-475NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).......................1/1997
Media RelationsWBB.contact...................................... Travis.JaromeOffice.Phone....................................(334).670-5654E-mail......................................... tjarome@troy.eduFax..................................................(334).670-5665
All-Time.Series..............................Troy.leads,.11-10
Tues., Nov. 16Statesboro, Ga.
6 p.m.
UNC ASHEVILLEbulldogs
Quick FactsLocation............................................Asheville,.N.C.Founded.......................................................... 1927Enrollment..................................................... 3,500Nickname.................................................. BulldogsColors.................................... Royal.Blue.and.WhiteArena.................................... Justice.Center.(1,100)Affiliation........................................NCAA.Division.IConference...............................................Big.SouthChancellor......................................Dr..Anne.PonderAthletics.Director............................... Janet.R..ConeAthletics.Phone.............................. (828).251-6459Web.Site................................. www.uncabulldogs.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach........................................... Betsy.Blose.UNCA.Record/Yrs.......................................... 106-131-8Overall.Record...................................... 220-208/15Assistant.Coach................................ Tiffany.GwynnAssistant.Coach..................................Curtis.MettenAssistant.Coach.................................Lauren.PowellBasketball.Phone........................... (828).251-6931
Media RelationsWBB.contact......................................Matt.PelegrinOffice.Phone................................... (828).251-6931E-mail..................................... mpellegr@unca.eduFax................................................. (828).251-6386
All-Time.Series.......................................... Tied,.3-3
Quick FactsLocation.................................................Athens,.Ga.Founded...........................................................1785Enrollment....................................................34,677Nickname...................................................BulldogsColors................................................ Red.and.BlackArena.........................Stegeman.Coliseum.(10,523)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference......................................... SoutheasternPresident................................. Dr..Michael.F..AdamsAthletics.Director.............................. Greg.McGarityAthletics.Phone...............................(706).542-9036.Web.Site..............................www.georgiadogs.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach........................................ Andy.Landers.UGA.Record/Yrs............................................773-259/32Overall.Record.......................................855-280/36Assistant.Coach.................................Joni.CrenshawAssistant.Coach......................................Travis.MaysAssistant.Coach........................ Cameron.NewbauerBasketball.Phone............................(706).542-1176
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1973All-Time.Record.......................................... 810-344NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).................... 28/2011
Media RelationsWBB.contact....................................... Mike.MobleyOffice.Phone....................................(706).548-0858E-mail...........................................@sports.uga.eduFax..................................................(706).542-9339
All-Time.Series............................. UGA.leads,.15-14
Head CoachAndy Landers
Head CoachMichael Murphy
Head CoachBetsy Blose
SeniorMeredith Mitchell
SeniorDeAngela Sword
JuniorKelli Riles
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WINTHROPeagles
Fri., Nov. 12Auburn, Ala.
6 p.m.
NOTRE DAMEfighting irish
Quick FactsLocation..................................Notre.Dame,.IndianaFounded...........................................................1842Enrollment......................................................8,363Nickname............................................Fighting.IrishColors................................................ Gold.and.BlueArena.........Purcell.Pavilion.at.the.Joyce.Ctr..(9,149)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference.................................................. Big.EastPresident.........................Rev..John.I..Jenkins,.C.S.C.Athletics.Director..............................Jack.SwarbrickAthletics.Phone...............................(574).631-6107.Web.Site...........................................www.und.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach..................................... Muffet.McGraw.ND.Record/Yrs..............................................556-211/24Overall.Record.......................................644-252/29Associate.Head.Coach.......................Jonathan.TsipisAssistant.Coach.................................... Carol.OwensAssistant.Coach........................................ Niele.IveyBasketball.Phone............................(574).631-5420
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1977All-Time.Record.......................................... 720-310NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).................... 18/2011
Media RelationsWBB.contact.......................................Chris.MastersOffice.Phone....................................(574).631-8032E-mail........................................ masters.5@nd.eduFax..................................................(574).631-7941
All-Time.Series....................................First.Meeting
Tues., Nov. 16Statesboro, Ga.
6 p.m.
FLORIDA GULF COASTeagles
Quick FactsLocation.......................................... Fort.Myers,.Fla.Founded.......................................................... 1997Enrollment................................................... 13,000Nickname......................................................EaglesColors...................... Emeral.Green.and.Colbalt.BlueArena........................................Alico.Arena.(4,500)Affiliation........................................NCAA.Division.IConference...........................................Atlantic.SunPresident.................................Dr..Wilson.BradshawAthletics.Director............................. Ken.KavanaghAthletics.Phone.............................. (239).590-7012Web.Site.................................. www.fgcuathletics.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach..........................................Karl.Smesko.FGCU.Record/Yrs............................................. 232-46/9Overall.Record........................................ 293-73/12Assistant.Coach................................Abby.ScharlowAssistant.Coach.............................Chelsea.DermyerAssistant.Coach.................................. Chelsea.LylesBasketball.Phone........................... (239).590-7064
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball................................ 2002All-Time.Record............................................232-46NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)..............2/2006.(DII)
Media RelationsWBB.contact............................................. Mike.HillOffice.Phone................................... (239).590-7064E-mail............................................mhill@fgcu.eduFax................................................. (239).590-7014
All-Time.Series............................... FGCU.leads,.8-0
Quick FactsLocation............................................. Rock.Hill,.S.C..Founded...........................................................1886Enrollment......................................................6,306Nickname...................................................... EaglesColors.............................................Garnet.and.GoldArena............................ Winthrop.Coliseum.(6,100)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference............................................... Big.SouthPresident............................ Dr..Anthony.J..DiGiorgioAthletics.Director............................... Tom.HickmanAthletics.Phone.................... (803).323-2129.x6225Web.Site........................ www.winthropeagles.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach..................................Marlene.Stollings.WU.Record/Yrs..................................................First.YearOverall.Record.................................................SameAssistant.Coach...................................... Kevin.CookAssistant.Coach......................... Christena.HamiltonAssistant.Coach................................ Christie.RogersBasketball.Phone............................(803).323-2129
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1969All-Time.Record.......................................... 468-659NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)............................N/A
Media RelationsWBB.contact.......................................Brett.ReddenOffice.Phone....................................(803).323-2129E-mail................................reddenb@winthrop.eduFax..................................................(803).323-2433
All-Time.Series...................................MU.leads,.7-2
Head CoachMarlene Stollings
SophomoreDequesha
McClanahan
Head CoachMuffet McGraw
JuniorSkylar Diggins
Head CoachKarl Smesko
SeniorCourtney Chihil
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STETSONhatters
Fri., Nov. 12Auburn, Ala.
6 p.m.
ETSUlady bucs
Quick FactsLocation.....................................Johnson.City,.Tenn.Founded...........................................................1911Enrollment....................................................14,677Nickname.................................................Lady.BucsColors..................................Navy.Blue.and.Old.GoldArena................................Memorial.Center.(5,740)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference........................................... Atlantic.SunPresident............................... Dr..Paul.E..Stanton,.Jr.Athletics.Director................................ Dave.MullinsAthletics.Phone...............................(423).439-4343.Web.Site................................... www.etsubucs.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach.......................................... Karen.Kemp.ETSU.Record/Yrs...........................................256-237/17Overall.Record.................................................SameAssociate.Head.Coach................. DeShawne.BlockerAssistant.Coach........................................ Josh.WickAssistant.Coach..................................... Kelvin.LongBasketball.Phone............................(423).439-5330
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1968All-Time.Record.......................................... 518-541NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).....................3.(2010)
Media RelationsWBB.contact........................................Kevin.BrownOffice.Phone....................................(423).439-5263E-mail.........................................brownk@etsu.eduFax..................................................(423).439-6138
All-Time.Series.............................. ETSU.leads,.11-9
Tues., Nov. 16Statesboro, Ga.
6 p.m.
USC UPSTATEspartans
Quick FactsLocation.......................................Spartanburg,.S.C.Founded.......................................................... 1967Enrollment..................................................... 5,471Nickname..................................................SpartansColors................................. Green,.White.and.BlackArena................................ G.B..Hodge.Center.(818)Affiliation........................................NCAA.Division.IConference...........................................Atlantic.SunCancellor................................Thomas.Moore,.Ph.D.Athletics.Director..................................... Mike.HallAthletics.Phone.............................. (864).503-5144Web.Site.............................www.upstatespartans.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach..................................... Tammy.George.Upstate.Record/Yrs........................................... 82-93/6Overall.Record........................................ 125-114/8Assistant.Coach.......................... Ayana.McWilliamsAssistant.Coach................................ Shawn.PoppleAssistant.Coach....................................... Bill.TinderBasketball.Phone....................................................
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball................................ 1976All-Time.Record..........................................470-478NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)..............4/2006.(DII)
Media RelationsWBB.contact........................................ Katie.ParkerOffice.Phone................................... (864).503-5152E-mail.............................. kparker@uscupstate.eduFax................................................. (864).503-5127
All-Time.Series.............................Mercer.leads,.5-4
Quick FactsLocation............................................... DeLand,.Fla.Founded...........................................................1883Enrollment......................................................2,390Nickname..................................................... HattersColors................................ Hunter.Green.and.WhiteArena.............................................Edmunds.CenterAffiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference........................................... Atlantic.SunPresident.................................... Dr..Wendy.B..LibbyAthletics.Director..................................... Jeff.AltierAthletics.Phone...............................(388).822-8100.Web.Site..................................www.gohatters.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach...............................................Lynn.Bria.SU.Record/Yrs.....................................................34-59/3Overall.Record.......................................177-272/16Assistant.Coach.........................................Josh.KeysAssistant.Coach.................................Herman.BurgeAssistant.Coach.................................. Nicole.WoodsBasketball.Phone............................(386).822-8148
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1973All-Time.Record.......................................... 810-344NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent).................... 28/2011
Media RelationsWBB.contact..................................... Jesse.Cazakoff.Office.Phone....................................(386).822-8130E-mail................................... jcazakof@stetson.eduFax..................................................(386).822-8132
All-Time.Series................................ SU.leads,.31-28
Head CoachKaren Kemp
Head CoachTammy George
Head CoachLynn Bria
SeniorTarita Gordon
JuniorTee’Ara Copney
SophomoreVictoria McGowan
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KENNESAW STATElady owls
Fri., Nov. 12Auburn, Ala.
6 p.m.
JACKSONVILLEdolphins
Quick FactsLocation........................................ Jacksonville,.Fla.Founded...........................................................1934Enrollment......................................................3,436Nickname.................................................. DolphinsColors..................................................Green.&.GoldArena.......................... Swisher.Gymnasium.(1,500)........................... Veterans.Memorial.Arena.(5,191)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference........................................... Atlantic.SunPresident................................. Dr..Kerry.RomesburgAthletics.Director............................. Alan.VerlanderAthletics.Phone....................................................... .Web.Site................................ www.judolphins.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach................................................Jill.Dunn.JU.Record/Yrs.................................................104-107/7Overall.Record.........................................127-140/9Associate.Head.Coach.............................Dee.PennixAssistant.Coach................................ Ginny.BoggessAssistant.Coach................................... Alex.StewartBasketball.Phone............................(904).256-7236
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball.................................1999All-Time.Record.....................................130-193/12NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)...................................
Media RelationsWBB.contact.....................................Brian.DeLettreOffice.Phone....................................(904).256-7478E-mail..............................................tdelett@ju.eduFax..................................................(904).256-7179
All-Time.Series..................Jacksonville.leads,.13-11
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Quick FactsLocation........................................Jacksonville,.Fla.Founded.......................................................... 1965Enrollment................................................... 16,621Nickname....................................................OspreysColors....................................... Navy.Blue.and.GrayArena......................................... UNF.Arena.(5,800)Affiliation........................................NCAA.Division.IConference...........................................Atlantic.SunPresident............................................John.DelaneyAthletics.Director.....................................Lee.MoonAthletics.Phone.......................................................Web.Site......................................www.unfospreys.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach...................................Mary.Tappmeyer.UNF.Record/Yrs........................................... 271-274/19Overall.Record...................................... 366-359/26Assistant.Coach................................... Nancy.MillerAssistant.Coach................................Paula.WilliamsAssistant.Coach...................................Keunta.MilesBasketball.Phone........................... (904).620-4667
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball................................ 1992All-Time.Record..........................................271-274NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)..............2/2004.(DII)
Media RelationsWBB.contact................................Colleen.O’ConnellOffice.Phone................................... (904).620-4026E-mail......................................c.oconnell@unf.eduFax..........................................................................
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Quick FactsLocation............................................Kennesaw,.Ga..Founded...........................................................1963Enrollment....................................................23,000Nickname................................................ Lady.OwlsColors............................................... Black.and.GoldArena.....................KSU.Convocation.Center.(4,784)Affiliation........................................ NCAA.Division.IConference........................................... Atlantic.SunPresident............................................. Dr..Dan.PappAthletics.Director.......................... Vaughn.WilliamsAthletics.Phone.......................................................Web.Site.................................... www.ksuowls.com
Coaching StaffHead.Coach............................................Colby.Tilley.KSU.Record/Yrs............................................276-190/16Overall.Record............................................ 728-310Assistant.Coach.................................... James.BlackAssistant.Coach...............................Dee.Dee.DennisAssistant.Coach..................................... Kim.TingleyBasketball.Phone............................(770).420-4476
Program HistoryFirst.Season.of.Basketball........................................All-Time.Record.......................................................NCAA.Appearances.(most.recent)...................................
Media RelationsWBB.contact........................................ Jason.HanesOffice.Phone....................................(678).797-2562E-mail............................... jhanes2@kennesaw.eduFax..........................................................................
All-Time.Series..................................KSU.leads,.7-5
Head CoachColby Tilley
Head CoachJill Dunn
Head CoachMary Tappmeyer
JuniorSametria Gideon
SeniorCrystal Bell
SeniorBrittany Kirkland
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Nov. 12, 2010Auburn, Ala.
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Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Auburn11-12-10 5 p.m. at Auburn, Ala. - Auburn Arena
Mercer 61 • 0-1Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 1-3 0-0 2-2 1 6 7 2 4 0 0 1 0 2714 PHILLIPS, Alex f 3-7 1-1 2-4 2 6 8 1 9 1 2 1 0 2302 WILLIAMS, Briana g 7-17 5-10 4-7 1 1 2 1 23 1 2 0 0 2721 GRANT, Kendra g 1-5 0-1 0-0 5 3 8 5 2 1 1 0 1 2122 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 5-13 1-4 0-0 0 1 1 3 11 6 9 0 1 3810 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 111 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 323 HAZEL, Brittnee 0-3 0-0 2-4 2 3 5 3 2 0 2 0 0 1724 BLAKNEY, Keema 2-7 1-3 0-0 2 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 1 1530 CARTER, Kourtney 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1231 CHATMON, Amber 2-4 1-2 0-0 0 2 2 1 5 1 0 0 1 16
Team 0 1 1Totals 21-62 9-23 10-17 15 26 41 17 61 11 19 2 4 200
FG % 1st Half: 7-29 24.1%3FG % 1st Half: 3-12 25.0%
FT % 1st Half: 3-4 75.0%
2nd half: 14-33 42.4%2nd half: 6-11 54.5%2nd half: 7-13 53.8%
Game: 21-62 33.9%Game: 9-23 39.1%Game: 10-17 58.8%
DeadballRebounds
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Auburn 79 • 1-0Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min14 Alverson, Blanche f 3-10 3-9 2-2 1 2 3 0 11 3 2 0 1 2521 Greenleaf, Jordan f 6-9 0-1 4-5 5 7 12 2 16 2 1 1 3 3001 Toles, Morgan g 1-5 0-0 0-0 1 5 6 1 2 6 1 0 0 2704 Simmons, Parrisha g 0-1 0-0 1-6 4 1 5 1 1 3 0 0 2 1905 Smalley, Alli g 6-15 1-5 3-4 1 3 4 2 16 1 4 1 2 2602 Jennings, Morgan 2-2 0-0 2-2 1 1 2 1 6 1 1 0 3 1411 Strain, Courtney 1-3 1-1 0-0 1 1 2 0 3 0 1 0 1 720 West, Pascale 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 823 Hilliard, Chantel 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 0 4 0 1 0 1 1325 Williams, Jassany 4-13 0-0 1-2 5 1 6 3 9 0 1 2 2 1832 Tanner, Tyrese 1-7 1-4 1-2 2 1 3 1 4 2 1 1 0 1034 Davis, Peyton 0-1 0-0 3-4 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 3
Team 2 3 5Totals 28-72 6-20 17-27 23 29 52 17 79 18 13 6 15 200
FG % 1st Half: 15-37 40.5%3FG % 1st Half: 5-14 35.7%
FT % 1st Half: 5-8 62.5%
2nd half: 13-35 37.1%2nd half: 1-6 16.7%2nd half: 12-19 63.2%
Game: 28-72 38.9%Game: 6-20 30.0%Game: 17-27 63.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Officials: Dock Sisk (R), Amy Bonner (U1), Barry Roberts (U2)Technical fouls: Mercer-None. Auburn-None.Attendance: 2459
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 20 41 61Auburn 40 39 79
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Georgia Southern11/16/10 7 p.m. at Hanner Fieldhouse (Statesboro, Ga.)
Mercer 52 • 0-2Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min14 PHILLIPS, Alex f 4-7 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 3 8 0 1 1 1 2202 WILLIAMS, Briana g 7-15 3-7 1-3 2 2 4 1 18 1 1 0 0 2705 SMITH, Sharmesia g 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 2221 GRANT, Kendra g 0-10 0-1 0-0 1 2 3 1 0 1 1 0 1 2322 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 1-6 0-3 0-0 1 6 7 1 2 7 4 1 1 3210 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 4-4 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 3 811 CLANTON, Rebecca 2-3 2-2 0-0 0 0 0 1 6 1 1 0 0 823 HAZEL, Brittnee 4-10 0-0 1-2 2 4 6 3 9 0 2 1 1 2624 BLAKNEY, Keema 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 1430 CARTER, Kourtney 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1031 CHATMON, Amber 0-3 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 9
Team 2 0 2Totals 20-60 6-19 6-9 9 16 25 13 52 12 13 3 10 201
FG % 1st Half: 10-29 34.5%3FG % 1st Half: 5-11 45.5%
FT % 1st Half: 0-1 0.0%
2nd half: 10-31 32.3%2nd half: 1-8 12.5%2nd half: 6-8 75.0%
Game: 20-60 33.3%Game: 6-19 31.6%Game: 6-9 66.7%
DeadballRebounds
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Georgia Southern 71 • 1-1Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min12 IVY, Candice f 2-5 0-0 6-6 1 4 5 0 10 1 0 1 1 2502 WILLIAMS, Samantha g 4-9 2-5 0-0 0 3 3 0 10 2 3 0 2 2105 NAVARRO, Jamie g 5-9 5-9 6-6 0 3 3 2 21 4 1 0 0 2111 TATE, Krista g 2-3 0-0 1-3 1 3 4 4 5 1 6 0 1 2122 SMITH, Ro-Ro g 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2001 DOWLING, Lacie 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 404 DeFILIPPIS, Adrienne 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 110 COOK, Jordi 1-2 1-2 0-0 1 0 1 1 3 0 3 0 0 713 WOFFORD, Aishya 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 1014 YOUNGBLOOD, Logan 1-3 0-2 0-0 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 0 715 SPENCER, Danielle 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 2 4 0 2 0 0 1625 FRYE, Meredyth 1-6 1-4 3-4 3 9 12 0 6 7 2 0 0 2432 BENZIO, Brittney 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 333 DUBOSE, MiMi 2-5 2-5 2-2 0 2 2 0 8 1 0 0 1 1440 SCOTT, Briana 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
Team 3 3 6Totals 21-47 11-27 18-21 11 34 45 13 71 17 20 1 6 200
FG % 1st Half: 11-29 37.9%3FG % 1st Half: 5-15 33.3%
FT % 1st Half: 7-8 87.5%
2nd half: 10-18 55.6%2nd half: 6-12 50.0%2nd half: 11-13 84.6%
Game: 21-47 44.7%Game: 11-27 40.7%Game: 18-21 85.7%
DeadballRebounds
2
Officials: Talisha Green, Kim Thebo, Marcus SmithTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Georgia Southern-None.Attendance: 663
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 25 27 52Georgia Southern 34 37 71
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 12 20 5 4 24GSU 16 9 13 0 25
Last FG - MER 2nd-00:14, GSU 2nd-02:09.Largest lead - MER None, GSU by 29 2nd-04:17.
Score tied - 1 time.Lead changed - 0 times.
AUBURN, Ala. - The Mercer women’s basketball team outscored Auburn in the second half, whittling a 20 point halftime defi-cit to just 10 with under six minutes remaining, but could not complete the comeback and ultimately fell 79-61 on Friday evening. The game, which was the first basketball contest in the newly minted Auburn Arena, marked the season opener for both teams. All told, Mercer (0-1) outscored Auburn (1-0) 41-39 in the second half. Mercer’s second-half charge was fueled by freshman Briana Wil-liams, who netted 20 of her game-high 23 points in the final 20 minutes. Williams’ 23 points came on 7-of-17 shooting, including 5-of-10 beyond the arc. Williams’ shot of the evening came with 5:48 on the clock as she buried a three pointer to cut the Auburn lead to 10 at 64-54. Wil-liams’ trifecta came in front of the Mercer bench and ignited the Orange and Black sideline. Auburn proved resilient, scoring the game’s next six points to quell the Mercer emotion. Following Williams’ aforementioned three pointer, the Tigers finished the game on a 15-7 run.
STATESBORO, Ga. – Mercer freshman Briana Williams scored 13 points in the first half and the Bears trailed by six at intermission, but Georgia Southern opened the second half on a 20-2 run and ultimately prevailed 71-52 in Tuesday night’s non-conference women’s basketball game.
Mercer fell to 0-2 with the loss while Georgia Southern pulled even at 1-1.
Williams finished with 18 points, four rebounds and an assist in the losing effort. Williams’ classmate Brittnee Hazel tallied nine points, six rebounds, a block and a steal in the loss. Trailing 21-10 with just over eight minutes to go in the first half, Mercer employed a 15-4 run over the next 4:26 to knot the game at 25 apiece. Mercer’s surge was capped by eight-straight points from Williams.
Mercer’s charge forced Georgia Southern head coach Rusty Cram to call a timeout to halt the shifting momentum. Cram’s stop-page proved effective as the Eagles closed the half on a 9-0 run of their own, sending Mercer into intermission behind 34-25.
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Nov. 19, 2010Macon, Ga.
University Center
Rice 65, Mercer 39Nov. 27, 2010Atlanta, Ga.
Georgia State Sports Arena
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsFurman vs Mercer11/19/10 5:30 p.m. at Macon, Ga.
Furman 63 • 1-1Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min01 O'CONNOR, Kelly * 8-19 7-14 2-2 0 2 2 0 25 1 0 0 0 3814 MURPHY, Kaitlin * 3-13 0-4 4-4 1 3 4 2 10 8 5 0 4 3920 THOMPSON, Raegan * 3-5 1-3 0-0 2 5 7 3 7 1 3 0 0 2323 BERRY, Kendra * 4-7 0-0 0-3 1 6 7 1 8 0 3 0 1 2945 ROBINSON, Martha * 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1704 ROBERTS, Jánice 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 1013 RANDOLPH, Ayanna 1-2 0-0 2-2 0 2 2 1 4 0 2 0 0 1325 PEELER, Emily 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 540 LEDFORD, Lakyn 3-7 0-0 3-6 6 8 14 3 9 0 0 0 1 2243 KEETON, Brooke 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4
Team 2 3 5Totals 22-53 8-21 11-17 13 31 44 10 63 12 19 0 6 200
FG % 1st Half: 8-24 33.3%3FG % 1st Half: 1-9 11.1%
FT % 1st Half: 4-4 100.0
2nd half: 14-29 48.3%2nd half: 7-12 58.3%2nd half: 7-13 53.8%
Game: 22-53 41.5%Game: 8-21 38.1%Game: 11-17 64.7%
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Mercer 47 • 0-3Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 4-13 1-4 1-3 0 2 2 0 10 4 3 0 0 2914 PHILLIPS, Alex * 5-7 0-0 0-1 3 4 7 2 10 1 2 2 0 2521 GRANT, Kendra * 3-10 2-3 0-0 1 4 5 1 8 0 0 2 1 3022 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 2-8 0-3 3-4 0 1 1 3 7 4 3 0 2 3830 CARTER, Kourtney * 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 1105 SMITH, Sharmesia 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 3 4 5 2 0 3 0 0 2210 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 211 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 123 HAZEL, Brittnee 5-10 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 4 10 0 2 1 0 2324 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1031 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 9
Team 0 6 6Totals 20-55 3-11 4-8 7 24 31 17 47 10 15 5 5 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-26 46.2%3FG % 1st Half: 2-6 33.3%
FT % 1st Half: 0-0 0.0%
2nd half: 8-29 27.6%2nd half: 1-5 20.0%2nd half: 4-8 50.0%
Game: 20-55 36.4%Game: 3-11 27.3%Game: 4-8 50.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Officials:Technical fouls: Furman-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 985
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalFurman 21 42 63Mercer 26 21 47
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchFUR 24 12 15 2 13MER 24 14 9 6 12
Last FG - FUR 2nd-01:16, MER 2nd-01:07.Largest lead - FUR by 18 2nd-01:16, MER by 7 1st-16:22.
Score tied - 0 times.Lead changed - 3 times.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsRice vs Mercer11/27/10 4:30 p.m. at GSU Sports Arena/ Atlanta, Ga.
Rice 65 • 3-3Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min01 SMART, D'Frantz * 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 4 4 2 4 2 1 0 2 2405 GOSWITZ, Jessica * 1-8 1-5 0-0 1 2 3 3 3 2 3 1 0 2214 HYPOLITE, Brianna * 13-20 1-5 4-6 0 4 4 1 31 0 4 0 1 3225 ASHFORD, Candace * 0-2 0-0 0-0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 844 MAYSE, Morgan * 5-12 0-0 1-4 5 5 10 1 11 2 1 0 2 2504 McKINNEY, Amenemop 1-6 0-2 0-0 1 4 5 2 2 2 0 1 3 1611 ELLIOTT, Megan 1-7 0-1 0-0 4 5 9 1 2 4 2 0 2 3012 CARTER, Brittany 0-0 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 2 323 CARMON, Memri 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 730 KUSTER, Jessica 2-10 0-0 2-6 9 4 13 0 6 1 2 2 0 2442 TASKILA, Opal 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 343 ROGERS, Zoe 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 6
Team 3 2 5Totals 27-72 2-14 9-18 26 30 56 11 65 13 18 5 14 200
FG % 1st Half: 13-34 38.2%3FG % 1st Half: 0-4 0.0%
FT % 1st Half: 2-4 50.0%
2nd half: 14-38 36.8%2nd half: 2-10 20.0%2nd half: 7-14 50.0%
Game: 27-72 37.5%Game: 2-14 14.3%Game: 9-18 50.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 39 • 0-4Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 6-15 1-3 3-4 1 0 1 2 16 0 2 0 1 2105 SMITH, Sharmesia * 0-9 0-0 1-2 4 6 10 2 1 1 2 1 2 2114 PHILLIPS, Alex * 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 5 0 0 1 1 1 821 GRANT, Kendra * 1-5 0-1 0-0 0 3 3 3 2 0 2 1 1 2622 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 0-5 0-1 0-0 1 1 2 0 0 2 3 0 1 3310 BARNES, Ariel 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 1 511 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 223 HAZEL, Brittnee 6-13 0-0 2-2 4 3 7 2 14 1 5 1 5 3224 BLAKNEY, Keema 1-6 0-2 2-2 1 2 3 1 4 0 1 0 0 2230 CARTER, Kourtney 1-3 0-0 0-0 2 6 8 1 2 0 1 0 0 2133 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 9
Team 1 2 3 1Totals 15-60 1-8 8-10 16 24 40 20 39 5 22 4 12 200
FG % 1st Half: 6-32 18.8%3FG % 1st Half: 1-5 20.0%
FT % 1st Half: 1-2 50.0%
2nd half: 9-28 32.1%2nd half: 0-3 0.0%2nd half: 7-8 87.5%
Game: 15-60 25.0%Game: 1-8 12.5%Game: 8-10 80.0%
DeadballRebounds
1
Officials: Maj Forsberg, Lauren Bass, Colleen O'ConnorTechnical fouls: Rice-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 263
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalRice 28 37 65Mercer 14 25 39
MACON, Ga. – Three Mercer players scored in double figures and the Bears held a five point advantage at halftime, but Furman’s Kelly O’Connor netted 20 second half points to lift the Paladins to a 63-47 win in Friday night’s non-conference women’s basketball game.
Mercer fell to 0-3 for the first time since the 2006-07 season while Furman moved to 1-1 on the year.
After Mercer took a 26-21 lead into intermission, the teams split the first 20 points of the second half. Trailing 36-31 with 10:12 remaining, Furman point guard Kaitlin Murphy was fouled and converted a pair of free throw attempts, trimming the Mercer lead to three.
Murphy’s free throws marked the start of a 30-7 Paladin run that saw the visitors take their largest lead of the night with 58 sec-onds remaining (63-45). Furman’s run was fueled by five three pointers from O’Connor.
ATLANTA, Ga. – Mercer freshman Brittnee Hazel scored 10 of her career-high 14 points in the second half, but Mercer was up-ended by Rice in Saturday afternoon’s non-conference women’s basketball game. The game, which marked Mercer’s first at the Georgia State Thanksgiving Tournament, was held at the Georgia State Sports Arena.
Mercer drops to 0-4 while Rice moved to 3-3 on the season.
After scoring four points and grabbing two rebounds in the first half, Hazel came out energized after the break. The Loganville, Ga. native was four-of-six shooting in the second half while add-ing five rebounds and a pair of steals in the final 20 minutes. Hazel’s classmate, Williams, scored a team-high 16 points in the loss.
Williams got the scoring started for Mercer, burying a deep three to give Mercer its first lead of the afternoon at 3-2. Moments later, sophomore Sharmesia Smith drove to the bucket and dished to Hazel to put the Bears in front, 5-2.
After Hazel’s layup, Rice scored the next ten points and Mercer could not regain the lead for the remainder of the game.
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Nov. 28, 2010Atlanta, Ga.
Georgia State Sports Arena
Mercer 69, Belmont 56Dec. 2, 2010
Nashville, Tenn.Curb Event Center
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsAlabama A & M vs Mercer11/28/10 2:00 p.m. at GSU Sports Arena/Atlanta, Ga.
Alabama A & M 63 • 2-3Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min22 Marshall, Chelsea f 2-3 0-0 1-1 1 3 4 3 5 0 1 0 0 1323 Tobar, Whiquitta f 3-9 0-4 2-4 0 5 5 2 8 5 4 0 1 2955 Robertson, NaDra c 6-9 0-0 0-0 2 4 6 2 12 2 3 1 0 2214 Watkins, Nesfayia g 6-11 0-1 1-2 2 1 3 1 13 0 2 0 6 3320 Stover, Chasity g 2-4 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 1 4 2 5 0 1 2603 Strickland, Alyssa 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 205 Strickland, Brittney 0-5 0-2 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 1524 Sanders, Jasmine 6-9 0-0 3-4 3 2 5 4 15 3 1 0 1 2425 Oneal, Danielle 2-6 2-3 0-0 0 1 1 1 6 1 2 0 2 1633 Williams, Gabrielle 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 634 Miller, Shaurice 0-0 0-0 0-2 2 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 14
Team 0 1 1 1Totals 27-58 2-11 7-13 10 22 32 17 63 16 22 2 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 14-29 48.3%3FG % 1st Half: 1-8 12.5%
FT % 1st Half: 2-5 40.0%
2nd half: 13-29 44.8%2nd half: 1-3 33.3%2nd half: 5-8 62.5%
Game: 27-58 46.6%Game: 2-11 18.2%Game: 7-13 53.8%
DeadballRebounds
2
Mercer 59 • 0-5Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 4-6 0-0 4-8 2 3 5 4 12 1 2 0 0 2114 PHILLIPS, Alex f 2-6 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 2 4 1 3 0 3 2221 GRANT, Kendra c 3-9 1-3 2-2 3 3 6 2 9 3 2 0 4 3502 WILLIAMS, Briana g 5-14 0-2 2-2 0 2 2 1 12 1 4 0 0 1922 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 3-5 2-2 1-3 1 3 4 1 9 4 7 1 1 3610 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 411 CLANTON, Rebecca 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 623 HAZEL, Brittnee 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 4 5 1 2 0 3 0 0 1824 BLAKNEY, Keema 2-4 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 4 1 2 0 0 1830 CARTER, Kourtney 1-2 0-0 2-2 0 2 2 2 4 1 2 0 1 1931 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Team 4 3 7Totals 22-51 4-8 11-17 12 24 36 16 59 14 28 1 9 200
FG % 1st Half: 13-25 52.0%3FG % 1st Half: 3-3 100.0
FT % 1st Half: 2-6 33.3%
2nd half: 9-26 34.6%2nd half: 1-5 20.0%2nd half: 9-11 81.8%
Game: 22-51 43.1%Game: 4-8 50.0%Game: 11-17 64.7%
DeadballRebounds
1,1
Officials: Douglas Cloud, Rashan Michel, Colleen O'ConnerTechnical fouls: Alabama A & M-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 680GSU Thanksgiving Tournament
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalAlabama A & M 31 32 63Mercer 31 28 59
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs BELMONT12/2/10 5:00 p.m. at Nashville, Tenn. (Curb Event Center)
Mercer 69 • 1-5, 1-0Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 2-2 0-0 0-0 4 9 13 3 4 0 1 0 2 2314 PHILLIPS, Alex f 3-5 0-0 3-4 2 1 3 4 9 0 1 1 0 2021 GRANT, Kendra g 4-16 1-5 2-2 1 3 4 1 11 1 2 2 1 2522 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 0-3 0-1 3-4 0 0 0 2 3 6 0 0 1 3624 BLAKNEY, Keema g 1-5 1-5 0-0 0 1 1 0 3 2 0 0 1 2202 WILLIAMS, Briana 8-18 5-8 11-14 2 3 5 2 32 1 4 0 1 2410 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 411 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 323 HAZEL, Brittnee 2-4 0-0 3-4 1 2 3 2 7 0 2 1 4 2630 CARTER, Kourtney 0-3 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 1131 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 6
Team 1 4 5Totals 20-57 7-20 22-28 13 26 39 18 69 14 11 4 12 200
FG % 1st Half: 9-28 32.1%3FG % 1st Half: 2-9 22.2%
FT % 1st Half: 3-4 75.0%
2nd half: 11-29 37.9%2nd half: 5-11 45.5%2nd half: 19-24 79.2%
Game: 20-57 35.1%Game: 7-20 35.0%Game: 22-28 78.6%
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BELMONT 56 • 2-4, 0-1Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min23 MOORE, Tereva f 0-3 0-0 0-2 1 2 3 3 0 4 1 0 0 2544 NELSON, Haley f 1-7 0-0 0-0 3 4 7 5 2 0 2 0 0 2001 STRAYHORN, Shaunda g 2-8 2-6 0-0 1 4 5 5 6 1 9 1 2 2903 NASH, Kristin g 1-3 0-1 2-4 1 4 5 0 4 6 2 0 0 3022 BURTNETT, Cacy g 8-14 5-7 0-1 1 2 3 1 21 1 1 1 0 2605 KESLER, Crystal 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 314 SEALS, Whitney 3-5 1-1 0-0 3 5 8 1 7 0 2 0 0 1920 ERNST, Molly 1-5 1-3 0-0 0 1 1 1 3 1 1 0 0 1433 DANIEL, Tristan 1-5 0-0 7-10 4 1 5 2 9 1 1 0 1 2050 VISBEEN, Alyssa 2-6 0-2 0-0 1 1 2 0 4 1 3 0 1 14
Team 2 2 4Totals 19-56 9-20 9-17 17 26 43 18 56 16 22 2 5 200
FG % 1st Half: 9-30 30.0%3FG % 1st Half: 4-10 40.0%
FT % 1st Half: 3-5 60.0%
2nd half: 10-26 38.5%2nd half: 5-10 50.0%2nd half: 6-12 50.0%
Game: 19-56 33.9%Game: 9-20 45.0%Game: 9-17 52.9%
DeadballRebounds
2
Officials: Charlie Hurst, Kim Cabtree, Sheryl BallTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. BELMONT-None.Attendance:
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 23 46 69BELMONT 25 31 56
ATLANTA, Ga. – Mercer sophomore Sharmesia Smith scored a season-high 12 points and the Bears closed to within two points of Alabama A&M in the waning seconds, but the Bulldogs forced a key stop and ultimately prevailed 63-59 in Sunday afternoon’s women’s basketball contest. The game was held at the GSU Sports Arena and was the conso-lation game of the Georgia State Thanksgiving Tournament. With the win, Alabama A&M moved to 1-3 while Mercer fell to 0-5. Holding possession and trailing 61-59 with 1:00 on the clock, Mercer turned to its prolific freshman scorer Briana Williams to force a tie game. Williams drove the lane, created space and released a pull-up jumper that swirled around the rim and back out. Alabama A&M’s Whiquitta Tobar came away with the defensive rebound and scored with a pull-up jumper of her own on the other end to seal the victory for the Bulldogs.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mercer freshman Briana Williams netted a career high 32 points to lead the Bears to a 69-56 triumph over Belmont in Thursday night’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game. The game, which marked the conference opener for both teams, was held at the Curb Event Center. Williams’ 32 points marked the highest scoring output for an Atlantic Sun player this season, surpassing USC Upstate’s Tee’Ara Copney’s 28 point total at Marshall.
Mercer moved to 1-5 (1-0 A-Sun) on the season while Belmont fell to 2-4 (0-1 A-Sun). After trailing at intermission 25-23, Williams went off for 23 second-half points and the Bears forced Belmont into 15 second-half turnovers en route to a 46-31 second half advantage.
Mercer’s second half tour de force began just 28 seconds in to the period, as sophomore Sharmesia Smith jumped into a Bel-mont passing lane, grabbed a steal and scored on the other end. Smith’s steal was the catalyst for a 7-0 Mercer run that gave the Bears a 30-25 lead and set the tone for the second half.
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Dec. 4, 2010Nashville, Tenn.
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No. 25 Georgia 92, Mercer 45Dec. 7, 2010Athens, Ga.
Stegeman Coliseum
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Lipscomb12/04/10 4:00 p.m. at Nashville, Tenn. (Allen Arena)
Mercer 57 • 1-6 (1-1 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 1-3 0-0 1-3 3 6 9 3 3 3 3 0 0 3023 HAZEL, Brittnee f 8-9 0-0 5-8 3 5 8 3 21 0 4 1 6 3621 GRANT, Kendra g 1-8 1-5 2-2 0 6 6 2 5 2 4 0 1 3222 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 1-5 0-0 0-1 0 2 2 2 2 4 3 0 2 3524 BLAKNEY, Keema g 2-6 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 2 4 0 4 0 0 1702 WILLIAMS, Briana 7-15 1-4 3-4 3 3 6 2 18 1 1 0 0 2810 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 311 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 331 CHATMON, Amber 1-3 0-0 2-2 0 3 3 0 4 0 1 0 1 16
Team 1 2 3Totals 21-51 2-12 13-20 10 29 39 16 57 10 22 1 10 200
FG % 1st Half: 9-25 36.0%3FG % 1st Half: 1-7 14.3%
FT % 1st Half: 9-14 64.3%
2nd half: 12-26 46.2%2nd half: 1-5 20.0%2nd half: 4-6 66.7%
Game: 21-51 41.2%Game: 2-12 16.7%Game: 13-20 65.0%
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Lipscomb 67 • 3-4 (1-0 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min32 MCALISTER, Leah f 5-7 0-0 0-2 1 1 2 3 10 4 2 0 4 2540 DUERK, Brittany f 1-4 0-1 2-2 1 4 5 4 4 0 1 0 1 2702 BOWERS, Anna g 5-13 5-12 0-0 2 1 3 3 15 0 3 0 2 2912 BARTSOKAS, Jenna g 6-16 3-11 3-4 0 1 1 1 18 5 3 0 0 3714 BOWMAN, Miaca g 2-5 2-5 0-0 0 4 4 2 6 8 0 0 1 3610 NELSON, Haley 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 124 BRONSON, Valerie 3-6 0-2 0-0 0 2 2 4 6 0 2 0 2 1430 PHILLIPS, Hannah 1-4 0-3 4-4 0 3 3 3 6 1 2 0 0 1844 MCMEANS, Chelsea 0-2 0-0 2-2 0 4 4 0 2 0 2 1 0 13
Team 3 2 5Totals 23-58 10-35 11-14 7 22 29 21 67 18 16 1 10 200
FG % 1st Half: 11-29 37.9%3FG % 1st Half: 4-19 21.1%
FT % 1st Half: 4-6 66.7%
2nd half: 12-29 41.4%2nd half: 6-16 37.5%2nd half: 7-8 87.5%
Game: 23-58 39.7%Game: 10-35 28.6%Game: 11-14 78.6%
DeadballRebounds
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Officials: Erica Bradley, Cole Womack, Yvonne HallTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Lipscomb-None.Attendance: 1890
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 28 29 57Lipscomb 30 37 67
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Georgia
12/07/10 7:00 PM at Stegeman Coliseum -- Athens, Ga.
Mercer 45 • 1-7Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 4-15 1-9 1-2 1 1 2 1 10 1 7 0 1 2305 SMITH, Sharmesia * 3-4 0-0 0-1 3 4 7 4 6 0 3 2 1 3221 GRANT, Kendra * 4-13 3-7 3-4 2 2 4 0 14 0 2 0 1 3122 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 2-6 0-0 2-2 0 3 3 0 6 4 7 0 4 3423 HAZEL, Brittnee * 2-8 0-0 0-0 3 1 4 4 4 1 1 0 1 2610 BARNES, Ariel 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 1111 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1014 PHILLIPS, Alex 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 1 1624 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 230 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 631 CHATMON, Amber 1-2 1-2 0-0 1 0 1 1 3 0 3 0 0 9
Team 4 0 4Totals 17-56 5-21 6-9 15 12 27 13 45 8 27 2 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 8-31 25.8%3FG % 1st Half: 4-16 25.0%
FT % 1st Half: 4-6 66.7%
2nd half: 9-25 36.0%2nd half: 1-5 20.0%2nd half: 2-3 66.7%
Game: 17-56 30.4%Game: 5-21 23.8%Game: 6-9 66.7%
DeadballRebounds
1
Georgia 92 • 7-2Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min03 Anne Marie Armstrong * 3-6 2-4 2-2 3 2 5 2 10 3 2 0 2 2104 Ronika Ransford * 3-8 0-0 2-2 3 8 11 3 8 6 5 0 7 3310 Jasmine James * 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 2 2 1 3 5 2 0 0 1912 Jasmine Hassell * 4-6 0-1 0-2 1 2 3 1 8 0 1 1 1 1821 Porsha Phillips * 6-9 1-1 0-0 3 4 7 0 13 0 3 2 3 1801 Khaalidah Miller 7-12 1-4 1-2 1 3 4 0 16 5 0 0 2 2602 Ebony Jones 2-4 0-0 2-4 3 1 4 1 6 0 0 0 0 1611 Meredith Mitchell 6-12 0-3 1-2 3 2 5 0 13 3 2 0 5 2423 Tamika Willis 4-5 0-0 3-4 2 0 2 0 11 0 1 1 0 1144 Arieal Johnson 1-5 0-0 2-4 2 1 3 0 4 0 1 1 1 14
Team 2 1 3Totals 37-69 5-15 13-22 23 26 49 8 92 22 17 5 21 200
FG % 1st Half: 18-38 47.4%3FG % 1st Half: 1-6 16.7%
FT % 1st Half: 10-14 71.4%
2nd half: 19-31 61.3%2nd half: 4-9 44.4%2nd half: 3-8 37.5%
Game: 37-69 53.6%Game: 5-15 33.3%Game: 13-22 59.1%
DeadballRebounds
6
Officials: Dee Kantner, Felicia Grinter, Joe CunninghamTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Georgia-None.Attendance: 3006
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 24 21 45Georgia 47 45 92
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mercer freshman Brittnee Hazel had a career-high 21 points on eight-of-nine shooting from the field, but the Bears were defeated by Lipscomb, 67-57 in Saturday evening’s Atlantic Sun conference women’s basketball game at Allen Arena. Mercer fell to 1-6 (1-1 A-Sun) while Lipscomb improved to 3-4 (1-0 A-Sun). Facing the absence of forwards Alex Phillips and Kourtney Carter due to illness, Mercer called upon Hazel to play extra minutes and help minimize the impact of the missing post players. Hazel responded with her best collegiate game, finishing just two rebounds shy of Mercer’s first double-double of the season. Hazel established herself as a force early on the on the game, converting each of her first four field goal attempts and scoring eight points in the first five minutes of the game. Hazel also collected a career-high six steals in the losing effort. Hazel’s classmate, Briana Williams, tallied 18 points and grabbed six rebounds in 37 minutes of action.
ATHENS, Ga. – Sophomore Kendra Grant scored a career-high 14 points as the Mercer women’s basketball team fell to No. 25 Georgia, 92-45, on Tuesday evening at Stegeman Coliseum. Mercer dropped to 1-7 on the season while Georgia moved to 7-2 with the win.
Facing a significant height disadvantage, Mercer Gardner relied on her players to play a scrappy, aggressive defense against the Bulldogs. The result saw Mercer force the hosts into 17 turnovers and convert those giveaways into 12 points. All told, eight Mercer players notched a steal in the game. Grant’s 14 points came on the strength of three-of-seven shoot-ing from beyond the arc. Grant was one of three Mercer players who played more than 30 minutes against the Bulldogs. Sophomore Sharmesia Smith collected a team-high seven re-bounds while also contributing six points, two blocks and a steal. Freshman Brittnee Hazel battled her way to four points and four rebounds in 26 minutes of action.
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Dec. 20, 2010Macon, Ga.
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Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsCharleston Southern vs Mercer12/20/10 7 p.m. at Macon, Ga.
Charleston Southern 71 • 5-7Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min00 RUTLEDGE, Kiki * 1-3 0-1 1-2 2 0 2 3 3 1 2 0 3 1622 WASMER, Kelsey * 4-15 3-12 1-1 1 4 5 4 12 4 2 0 0 3524 ALSTON, Lakeitha * 4-10 0-0 4-4 5 2 7 4 12 2 5 0 3 3425 TULL, Katie * 6-16 5-14 0-0 1 2 3 3 17 1 1 0 0 3533 DOTSON, Anicia * 5-9 0-0 0-2 3 5 8 2 10 0 1 0 0 2103 BRATCHER, Erin 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 805 JONES, Shay 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 412 TERRY, Helen 3-9 2-7 2-2 1 4 5 0 10 8 3 0 2 2630 JOHNSON, Lydia 3-6 0-0 1-2 5 3 8 1 7 0 3 0 0 1842 GIBSON, Danielle 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Team 2 5 7Totals 26-71 10-37 9-13 20 25 45 18 71 16 18 0 8 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-35 34.3%3FG % 1st Half: 6-20 30.0%
FT % 1st Half: 6-10 60.0%
2nd half: 14-36 38.9%2nd half: 4-17 23.5%2nd half: 3-3 100.0
Game: 26-71 36.6%Game: 10-37 27.0%Game: 9-13 69.2%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 68 • 1-8Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 2-15 1-6 0-0 0 3 3 2 5 2 3 0 0 2205 SMITH, Sharmesia * 0-2 0-0 4-4 0 5 5 2 4 1 4 0 0 2921 GRANT, Kendra * 8-16 4-6 4-4 1 2 3 3 24 1 2 0 3 3222 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 2 2 6 5 0 2 3223 HAZEL, Brittnee * 2-6 0-0 1-2 0 4 4 4 5 0 0 0 1 2110 BARNES, Ariel 1-1 0-0 2-3 0 3 3 1 4 1 0 0 1 811 CLANTON, Rebecca 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 614 PHILLIPS, Alex 4-5 0-0 5-9 2 3 5 2 13 1 1 3 0 2424 BLAKNEY, Keema 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 630 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 631 CHATMON, Amber 1-1 0-0 1-2 0 1 1 0 3 1 2 0 3 14
Team 2 2 4Totals 22-52 7-15 17-24 6 28 34 16 68 14 17 3 10 200
FG % 1st Half: 9-25 36.0%3FG % 1st Half: 2-5 40.0%
FT % 1st Half: 10-15 66.7%
2nd half: 13-27 48.1%2nd half: 5-10 50.0%2nd half: 7-9 77.8%
Game: 22-52 42.3%Game: 7-15 46.7%Game: 17-24 70.8%
DeadballRebounds
5
Officials: Nan Sisk, Jill Poole, Josh LogginsTechnical fouls: Charleston Southern-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 883
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalCharleston Southern 36 35 71Mercer 30 38 68
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchCSU 32 16 18 2 17MER 20 14 5 2 28
Last FG - CSU 2nd-00:13, MER 2nd-01:19.Largest lead - CSU by 9 1st-11:26, MER by 3 2nd-06:33.
Score tied - 6 times.Lead changed - 6 times.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsUNC Asheville vs Mercer
12/22/10 1 p.m. at Macon, Ga.
UNC Asheville 76 • 6-4Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min04 SHEPARD, Kendall * 1-10 0-4 2-2 2 2 4 2 4 6 2 0 0 3412 THOMPSON, Lindsey * 0-4 0-2 2-2 1 2 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 1413 RILES, Kelli * 11-13 0-0 0-0 1 8 9 1 22 0 5 0 1 3014 BARKSDALE, Breaira * 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 2 7 4 0 4 2224 BLAYLOCK, Grace * 6-13 6-13 0-0 0 0 0 0 18 3 0 0 2 2103 BOWSER, Brittney 1-1 0-0 1-2 1 2 3 0 3 0 2 0 0 1605 OKOLI, Chioma 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 621 MONTGOMERY, Lindsey 6-9 0-0 8-9 4 3 7 0 20 2 2 0 3 3122 WAGNER, Dana 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 1923 SICKLES, Abra 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 7
Team 2 3 5 1Totals 28-58 7-21 13-15 11 22 33 7 76 20 18 1 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 11-29 37.9%3FG % 1st Half: 2-11 18.2%
FT % 1st Half: 5-7 71.4%
2nd half: 17-29 58.6%2nd half: 5-10 50.0%2nd half: 8-8 100.0
Game: 28-58 48.3%Game: 7-21 33.3%Game: 13-15 86.7%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 73 • 1-9Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 6-15 1-5 0-0 0 2 2 0 13 1 2 0 0 1505 SMITH, Sharmesia * 3-7 0-0 3-3 1 5 6 3 9 1 1 0 1 3021 GRANT, Kendra * 7-18 4-12 0-0 3 4 7 1 18 4 3 0 0 3822 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 0-3 0-1 0-0 2 0 2 2 0 10 2 0 1 3923 HAZEL, Brittnee * 6-8 0-0 0-0 4 1 5 3 12 2 1 0 0 2210 BARNES, Ariel 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 211 CLANTON, Rebecca 3-9 2-7 0-0 1 0 1 1 8 2 1 0 2 1814 PHILLIPS, Alex 3-4 0-0 1-2 2 1 3 2 7 0 1 1 0 1524 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130 CARTER, Kourtney 3-6 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 2 6 0 1 0 0 1231 CHATMON, Amber 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 8
Team 4 4 8Totals 31-73 7-25 4-5 18 20 38 14 73 21 16 1 5 200
FG % 1st Half: 16-37 43.2%3FG % 1st Half: 4-13 30.8%
FT % 1st Half: 1-1 100.0
2nd half: 15-36 41.7%2nd half: 3-12 25.0%2nd half: 3-4 75.0%
Game: 31-73 42.5%Game: 7-25 28.0%Game: 4-5 80.0%
DeadballRebounds
2
Officials: Meadow Overstreet, Kristie Weed, Jeff McNicolTechnical fouls: UNC Asheville-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 813
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalUNC Asheville 29 47 76Mercer 37 36 73
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchAVL 38 17 11 6 28MER 34 19 17 2 21
Last FG - AVL 2nd-00:27, MER 2nd-00:37.Largest lead - AVL by 3 2nd-00:01, MER by 12 1st-02:36.
Score tied - 0 times.Lead changed - 7 times.
MACON, Ga. – Mercer sophomore Kendra Grant led all scorers with 24 points, but her three-point attempt as time expired came up short and Charleston Southern escaped with a 71-68 win in Monday night’s non-conference women’s basketball game at the University Center. Mercer fell to 1-8 with the loss while Charleston Southern moved to 5-7 on the year. With the game knotted at 68, Charleston Southern’s Katie Tull stroked her fifth three pointer of the night with 13 seconds on the clock. After Gardner called timeout, Mercer guard Sharnea Boykin quickly advanced the ball up the sideline. Mercer looked to freshman Briana Williams to create space, but she was smothered by a Buccaneer defender and her three point attempt was off the mark. Boykin chased down the rebound and kicked it out to Grant, who had an open look at a game-tying three with two seconds to go. Grant’s shot clanged off the front of the rim and Charles-ton Southern prevailed.
MACON, Ga. – Mercer placed three players in double figure scor-ing, but UNC Asheville erased a six-point deficit with 4:04 to go and ultimately prevailed, 76-73 in Wednesday afternoon’s non-conference women’s basketball game. UNC Asheville moved to 6-4 on the year while Mercer fell to 1-9. With just over four minutes remaining, Mercer held a 67-61 ad-vantage when UNC Asheville’s Lindsey Montgomery was fouled trying to convert a fast-break layup. Montgomery hit both of her free throw attempts, sparking an 8-0 run that saw the Bulldogs take their first lead of the game with 3:15 to go in regulation. With one minute to go, Mercer trailed by one (72-71) and held possession. The Bears missed two jumpers, but each time Grant tracked down the offensive rebound to give the hosts another crack at a lead. After Grant’s second board, Williams beat her defender off the dribble and created just enough space to convert a layup and regain the advantage for Mercer with 37 seconds to go. UNC Asheville raced back down the court and Montgomery dished to Kelli Riles for the eventual game-winning layup with 27 seconds on the game clock.
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Dec. 28, 2010Atlanta, Ga.
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ETSU 83, Mercer 68Jan. 3, 2011Macon, Ga.
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Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Georgia Tech
12/28/10 7:00 p.m. at Alexander Memorial Coliseum, Atlanta, Ga
Mercer 44 • 1-10Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 1-1 0-0 1-3 1 0 1 2 3 1 3 0 2 2023 HAZEL, Brittnee f 2-7 0-0 3-4 2 1 3 3 7 0 5 1 1 2802 WILLIAMS, Briana g 4-16 3-8 1-3 2 1 3 1 12 2 5 0 0 3121 GRANT, Kendra g 4-11 1-4 0-0 1 0 1 1 9 3 5 1 1 2722 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 1-6 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 2 2 1 6 0 1 3610 BARNES, Ariel 0-3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1111 CLANTON, Rebecca 1-2 1-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 314 PHILLIPS, Alex 3-7 0-0 0-0 3 2 5 2 6 0 0 2 3 2224 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-5 0-3 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1230 CARTER, Kourtney 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 10
Team 5 2 7Totals 17-59 5-18 5-10 14 8 22 12 44 9 25 4 8 200
FG % 1st Half: 11-29 37.9%3FG % 1st Half: 4-11 36.4%
FT % 1st Half: 2-3 66.7%
2nd half: 6-30 20.0%2nd half: 1-7 14.3%2nd half: 3-7 42.9%
Game: 17-59 28.8%Game: 5-18 27.8%Game: 5-10 50.0%
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Georgia Tech 101 • 10-4Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min10 Hamilton-Carter,D f 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 3 0 0 2 0 0 922 Montgomery,Alex f 3-9 3-8 0-0 1 4 5 1 9 6 2 0 3 2405 Walthour,Metra g 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1 0 3 1715 Marshall,Tyaunna g 12-16 0-0 1-2 5 2 7 1 25 2 1 0 1 1923 Foster,Deja g 4-9 0-0 2-2 6 4 10 2 10 5 1 0 4 2101 Maye,Dawnn 4-5 0-1 0-0 0 4 4 1 8 8 4 0 3 1902 Bennett,Mo 2-3 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 5 3 2 0 1 1203 Taylor,Sharena 1-1 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 1 1111 Ngoie-Hasahya,S 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 412 Fogdemark,Frida 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 514 Adams,LaQuananisha 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 1 2 0 1 0 1 824 Bivins,Shayla 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 432 Regins,Chelsea 7-12 0-0 0-1 2 3 5 2 14 0 4 0 2 2244 Blain,Jasmine 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 945 Goodlett,Sasha 5-6 0-0 3-4 1 3 4 0 13 0 0 1 0 16
Team 3 5 8Totals 44-71 5-12 8-11 20 30 50 16 101 28 19 1 20 200
FG % 1st Half: 23-35 65.7%3FG % 1st Half: 2-4 50.0%
FT % 1st Half: 3-6 50.0%
2nd half: 21-36 58.3%2nd half: 3-8 37.5%2nd half: 5-5 100.0
Game: 44-71 62.0%Game: 5-12 41.7%Game: 8-11 72.7%
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Officials: Ron Ledington, Mark Behrens, Bonnie PettusTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Georgia Tech-None.Attendance: 1950
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 28 16 44Georgia Tech 51 50 101
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 14 7 15 3 11GT 68 34 25 29 55
Last FG - MER 2nd-00:45, GT 2nd-00:20.Largest lead - MER by 2 1st-19:21, GT by 58 2nd-05:25.
Score tied - 1 time.Lead changed - 1 time.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsETSU vs Mercer
1/3/11 5 p.m. at Macon, Ga.
ETSU 83 • 5-7 (2-1 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min00 DAVIS, Tara * 7-15 5-9 4-5 1 0 1 4 23 4 4 0 1 3803 PICKWELL, Natalie * 7-13 4-8 0-0 4 2 6 2 18 1 3 0 0 3324 AUSTIN, Tosha * 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 4 5 1 2 2 3 0 1 1441 MITCHELL, Destiny * 9-21 0-0 4-5 7 5 12 2 22 3 3 1 0 3745 BELCHER, Latisha * 2-6 0-0 3-3 5 6 11 1 7 1 3 2 2 3105 McINTOSH, Jasmine 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 414 RANDALL, Shawn 2-3 0-1 0-0 0 2 2 0 4 2 2 0 1 821 ROBINSON, Iesha 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 425 WASHINGTON, Gwen 2-8 0-2 1-2 0 5 5 3 5 1 3 0 1 2432 MILES, Ashley 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 550 BENEDICT, Ashley 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
Team 5 4 9Totals 31-72 9-21 12-15 26 31 57 14 83 15 23 3 6 200
FG % 1st Half: 16-34 47.1%3FG % 1st Half: 3-11 27.3%
FT % 1st Half: 3-4 75.0%
2nd half: 15-38 39.5%2nd half: 6-10 60.0%2nd half: 9-11 81.8%
Game: 31-72 43.1%Game: 9-21 42.9%Game: 12-15 80.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 68 • 1-11 (1-2 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 9-21 3-11 3-5 0 2 2 1 24 4 5 1 1 3205 SMITH, Sharmesia * 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 2 0 0 1 1 2021 GRANT, Kendra * 7-14 2-3 0-2 1 5 6 3 16 4 0 0 3 3322 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 3 3 0 0 10 2 0 4 4023 HAZEL, Brittnee * 5-14 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 5 10 2 2 0 0 2611 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 314 PHILLIPS, Alex 2-3 0-0 1-4 1 1 2 0 5 1 1 3 0 1624 BLAKNEY, Keema 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 1230 CARTER, Kourtney 4-4 0-0 1-2 1 1 2 3 9 1 2 1 2 18
Team 2 3 5Totals 29-62 5-15 5-13 7 18 25 15 68 22 13 6 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 14-34 41.2%3FG % 1st Half: 2-7 28.6%
FT % 1st Half: 3-5 60.0%
2nd half: 15-28 53.6%2nd half: 3-8 37.5%2nd half: 2-8 25.0%
Game: 29-62 46.8%Game: 5-15 33.3%Game: 5-13 38.5%
DeadballRebounds
0
Officials: Wesley Dean, Sonny Scyphers, Calvin GarthTechnical fouls: ETSU-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 1149
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalETSU 38 45 83Mercer 33 35 68
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchETSU 32 10 24 6 11MER 27 20 4 7 16
Last FG - ETSU 2nd-02:11, MER 2nd-02:22.Largest lead - ETSU by 15 2nd-00:26, MER by 5 1st-13:06.
Score tied - 6 times.Lead changed - 6 times.
ATLANTA, Ga. – Freshman Briana Williams scored a team-high 12 points as the women’s basketball team fell to Georgia Tech, 101-44 on Tuesday night at Alexander Memorial Coliseum.
Georgia Tech captured its seventh-straight win and improved to 10-4 while Mercer fell to 1-10. Four Georgia Tech players scored in double figures, paced by freshman guard Tyaunna Marshall’s game-high 25. Georgia Tech senior Deja Foster finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds for her fifth career double-double performance. After Georgia Tech controlled the opening tip, Mercer freshman Brittnee Hazel forced a turnover when she fronted her defender and knocked away the entry pass. Hazel’s effort led to a basket for sophomore Kendra Grant on the other end, putting the Bears ahead, 2-0. Hazel’s steal defined the Mercer defensive effort in the opening minutes, as a scrappy Bears defense forced the Yellow Jackets into four turnovers in the opening five minutes of play. All told, Mercer forced the Yellow Jackets into 19 turnovers on Tuesday.
MACON, Ga. – Three Mercer players scored in double figures, but visiting ETSU out-rebounded the hosts, 57-25 en route to an 83-68 win in Monday night’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game.
ETSU moved to 5-7 (2-1 A-Sun) while Mercer dropped to 1-11 (1-2 A-Sun).
Freshman Briana Williams paced Mercer with 24 points, her third 20-point effort of the season, while sophomore Kendra Grant added 16. Freshman Brittnee Hazel chipped in 10 in the losing effort.
In a back-and-forth contest throughout that featured six ties and six lead changes, ETSU used back-to-back three-pointers by Tara Davis and Natalie Pickwell to break the game open. The Bucca-neers finished the final 6:55 of the game on a 14-4 run to pull out the win.
The Bears finished the game with a season-high 22 assists. Boykin led the squad with 10 helpers, tying her previous season-high set against UNC Ashville on December 22.
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Jan. 5, 2011Macon, Ga.
University Center
Campbell 68, Mercer 46Jan. 10, 2011
Buies Creek, N.C.Gore Arena
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsUSC Upstate vs Mercer
1/5/11 5 p.m. at Macon, Ga. - University Center
USC Upstate 70 • 7-5 (4-0 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min10 WADELINGTON, S. * 4-7 2-4 3-4 2 5 7 5 13 3 7 0 6 2914 WALLACE, Kendra * 3-10 2-7 0-2 1 3 4 2 8 0 1 0 0 3115 McROBERTS, Lauren * 3-10 0-0 6-10 3 7 10 1 12 3 3 0 1 2521 McMILLAN, Chelsea * 7-16 0-2 5-6 7 8 15 2 19 0 1 0 2 3223 COPNEY, Tee'Ara * 3-15 1-7 0-0 0 4 4 2 7 6 5 0 2 3402 JACOBS, Kyana 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1103 FREDS, Kelci 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 611 WEBB, Madisen 3-7 0-2 2-3 3 1 4 3 8 0 3 0 0 2152 NYOBE, Christine 1-2 0-0 1-1 1 1 2 3 3 0 4 0 1 11
Team 4 4 8Totals 24-70 5-23 17-26 21 33 54 19 70 12 25 0 13 200
FG % 1st Half: 15-36 41.7%3FG % 1st Half: 4-12 33.3%
FT % 1st Half: 2-3 66.7%
2nd half: 9-34 26.5%2nd half: 1-11 9.1%2nd half: 15-23 65.2%
Game: 24-70 34.3%Game: 5-23 21.7%Game: 17-26 65.4%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 64 • 1-12 (1-3 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 6-20 2-10 5-8 1 1 2 1 19 0 5 1 1 2605 SMITH, Sharmesia * 4-8 0-0 0-4 2 9 11 0 8 0 3 0 0 2921 GRANT, Kendra * 0-8 0-2 2-2 0 3 3 4 2 1 3 1 4 3522 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 3-6 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 2 3823 HAZEL, Brittnee * 5-12 0-1 3-5 6 4 10 3 13 0 2 4 2 2810 BARNES, Ariel 1-1 0-0 1-1 0 1 1 1 3 0 1 0 0 311 CLANTON, Rebecca 2-2 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 1 5 0 0 0 1 914 PHILLIPS, Alex 2-5 0-0 0-0 0 5 5 4 4 1 2 1 1 1724 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 630 CARTER, Kourtney 2-4 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 1 4 1 0 0 0 9
Team 4 3 7Totals 25-66 3-14 11-20 14 32 46 20 64 10 25 7 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 13-31 41.9%3FG % 1st Half: 1-6 16.7%
FT % 1st Half: 4-5 80.0%
2nd half: 12-35 34.3%2nd half: 2-8 25.0%2nd half: 7-15 46.7%
Game: 25-66 37.9%Game: 3-14 21.4%Game: 11-20 55.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Officials: Meadow Overstreet, Darrell Mitchell, Esther RayTechnical fouls: USC Upstate-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 1004
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalUSC Upstate 36 34 70Mercer 31 33 64
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchUPST 30 17 14 6 11MER 28 13 12 10 16
Last FG - UPST 2nd-01:47, MER 2nd-05:44.Largest lead - UPST by 10 2nd-18:30, MER by 5 2nd-07:32.
Score tied - 4 times.Lead changed - 6 times.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Campbell
1/10/11 11:45 am at Buies Creek, N.C. (Gore Arena/Pope Ctr)
Mercer 46 • 1-13, 1-4 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 1-5 0-0 0-1 5 2 7 1 2 1 5 0 1 3023 HAZEL, Brittnee f 8-17 0-1 3-4 2 8 10 2 19 0 1 3 4 3502 WILLIAMS, Briana g 3-11 0-5 0-0 1 2 3 1 6 0 3 1 0 1621 GRANT, Kendra g 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 4 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 1322 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 1-10 0-0 1-2 0 3 3 0 3 10 4 0 1 4011 CLANTON, Rebecca 3-8 3-7 2-2 1 1 2 3 11 0 1 0 1 2414 PHILLIPS, Alex 0-6 0-0 0-0 2 5 7 2 0 0 0 5 0 1724 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 630 CARTER, Kourtney 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 2 0 1 0 1 19
Team 0 1 1 1Totals 18-61 4-16 6-9 11 27 38 11 46 12 17 9 8 200
FG % 1st Half: 9-22 40.9%3FG % 1st Half: 2-9 22.2%
FT % 1st Half: 4-6 66.7%
2nd half: 9-39 23.1%2nd half: 2-7 28.6%2nd half: 2-3 66.7%
Game: 18-61 29.5%Game: 4-16 25.0%Game: 6-9 66.7%
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Campbell 68 • 5-10, 4-2 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min40 COOPER, Jazmine f 3-9 0-0 1-2 2 5 7 2 7 3 0 0 4 2241 YESH, Lauren f 8-11 2-3 1-1 2 8 10 0 19 1 1 0 2 2710 CLOXTON, Kate g 4-11 4-10 0-0 0 3 3 0 12 5 5 0 0 3612 BAKER, Tonisha g 1-5 0-4 3-4 1 3 4 1 5 4 0 0 0 2130 O'NEILL, Amanda g 2-5 0-1 0-0 2 1 3 2 4 3 2 0 2 2204 MOORE, Jessica 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 315 SPRY, Monique 2-13 2-8 0-0 2 2 4 1 6 3 2 0 1 2022 CANNON, Courtney 3-8 1-5 1-2 2 3 5 2 8 0 2 0 0 2024 BEADLE, Heather 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 725 PRESLEY, Roslyn 1-3 0-0 3-4 2 1 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 633 JAMES, Ashley 0-3 0-0 0-0 3 1 4 1 0 0 1 1 0 650 BASS, Katelyn 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 10
Team 3 2 5Totals 25-70 9-31 9-13 20 34 54 12 68 22 15 1 9 200
FG % 1st Half: 18-36 50.0%3FG % 1st Half: 6-17 35.3%
FT % 1st Half: 1-1 100.0
2nd half: 7-34 20.6%2nd half: 3-14 21.4%2nd half: 8-12 66.7%
Game: 25-70 35.7%Game: 9-31 29.0%Game: 9-13 69.2%
DeadballRebounds
2
Officials: Karen Preato, Dwayne Nelson, Larry WrayTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Campbell-None.Attendance: 937
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 24 22 46Campbell 43 25 68
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 6 11 2 4 13CAM 18 18 7 8 21
Last FG - MER 2nd-00:02, CAM 2nd-01:12.Largest lead - MER None, CAM by 27 2nd-01:12.
Score tied - 0 times.Lead changed - 0 times.
MACON, Ga. – Despite holding a five point lead with just under six minutes remaining in the game, the Mercer women’s bas-ketball team couldn’t sustain its advantage, falling 70-64 to the visiting Spartans from USC Upstate on Wednesday evening at the University Center.
Mercer drops to 1-12 overall and 1-3 in A-Sun play with the loss, while USC Upstate improved to 7-5 overall and 4-0 in conference action with the win.
Freshman Briana Williams finished tied for the game-high with 19 points while classmate Brittnee Hazel recorded the team’s first double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
After taking a 36-32 lead into halftime, USC Upstate came out firing on all cylinders at the start of the second period. The Spar-tans used a 9-4 run to jump out to a 45-35 lead in the opening 90 seconds of the stanza.
With the Bears trailing 66-63 with 1:32 to go, Williams side-stepped her defender and drew a foul in the paint. Williams hit the front end of her free throws to trim the deficit to 66-64.
That would be as close as the Orange and Black got the rest of the way, with sophomore Lauren McRoberts hitting three free throws down the stretch to seal the win for the Spartans.
BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Mercer freshman Brittnee Hazel notched her second-straight double-double as the Bears were defeated by Campbell, 68-46 in Monday afternoon’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game at Gore Arena. Campbell captured its fourth-straight win and moved to 5-10 (4-2 A-Sun) while Mercer dropped its eighth-straight game and fell to 1-13 (1-4 A-Sun). Hazel tallied a team-high 19 points and added 10 rebounds in the losing effort. Freshman Rebecca Clanton reached a career-high with 11 points while adding two rebounds and a steal. Hazel has now scored in double digits in four of Mercer’s last five games. Freshman Sharnea Boykin dished 10 assists and scored three points against the Camels. Boykin has now tallied 10 assists in three of Mercer’s last five games. Boykin’s three 10 assist games give her the most double-digit assist performances in a single season for a Mercer player since Sally Skeldon accomplished the feat four times in the 2005-06 campaign.
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16Stetson 67, Mercer 59
Jan. 15, 2011DeLand, Fla.
Edmunds Center
FGCU 87, Mercer 52Jan. 17, 2011
Fort Myers, Fla.Alico Arena
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Stetson
01/15/11 1:00 pm at DeLand, Fla. (Edmunds Center)
Mercer 59 • 1-14 (1-5 A-SUN)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 2-7 0-0 5-6 4 9 13 1 9 1 1 1 1 3223 HAZEL, Brittnee f 8-15 0-0 0-0 4 5 9 2 16 3 3 3 4 3414 PHILLIPS, Alex c 2-4 0-0 3-4 3 1 4 2 7 0 2 0 2 2102 WILLIAMS, Briana g 4-20 1-10 4-5 2 2 4 3 13 1 4 0 0 2922 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 1-4 0-1 1-2 1 4 5 4 3 4 3 0 3 3710 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 511 CLANTON, Rebecca 1-9 1-8 0-0 1 0 1 3 3 2 0 0 1 1324 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 230 CARTER, Kourtney 4-7 0-0 0-1 2 3 5 2 8 0 1 0 1 27
Team 1 2 3Totals 22-66 2-19 13-18 18 26 44 18 59 11 16 4 12 200
FG % 1st Half: 13-30 43.3%3FG % 1st Half: 0-7 0.0%
FT % 1st Half: 6-7 85.7%
2nd half: 9-36 25.0%2nd half: 2-12 16.7%2nd half: 7-11 63.6%
Game: 22-66 33.3%Game: 2-19 10.5%Game: 13-18 72.2%
DeadballRebounds
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Stetson 67 • 7-9 (3-4 A-SUN)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min24 SIMS, Sasha f 3-13 2-6 0-0 0 2 2 1 8 3 2 1 3 2934 MILLS, Janelle f 4-7 0-0 0-2 4 3 7 0 8 1 3 0 0 2541 GRABOSKI, Natasha c 3-9 0-0 4-6 0 8 8 3 10 0 2 1 1 2403 BROWN, Tierra g 5-12 1-5 8-10 0 3 3 3 19 3 0 0 0 3230 McGOWAN, Victoria g 3-5 2-3 1-2 2 3 5 4 9 7 5 0 1 2901 CONNER, Jessica 3-5 0-0 1-1 1 3 4 2 7 0 1 0 0 1405 TAYLOR, Simone 0-2 0-0 2-2 1 6 7 2 2 1 2 0 1 2810 McNALLY, Mairead 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 411 DENNIS, Ashley 0-0 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 712 TRUSS, Dashauna 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 2 0 2 0 1 8
Team 4 0 4Totals 22-58 5-14 18-25 13 29 42 18 67 15 17 2 7 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-29 41.4%3FG % 1st Half: 3-9 33.3%
FT % 1st Half: 2-6 33.3%
2nd half: 10-29 34.5%2nd half: 2-5 40.0%2nd half: 16-19 84.2%
Game: 22-58 37.9%Game: 5-14 35.7%Game: 18-25 72.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Officials: Susan Chue, David Kramer, McKennis AllenTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Stetson-None.Attendance: 231
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 32 27 59Stetson 29 38 67
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 32 17 19 8 11STET 30 14 10 4 13
Last FG - MER 2nd-00:19, STET 2nd-01:27.Largest lead - MER by 3 1st-01:04, STET by 10 2nd-00:28.
Score tied - 12 times.Lead changed - 16 times.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Florida Gulf Coast
1/17/11 7:05 p.m. at Alico Arena (Fort Myers, Fla.)
Mercer 52 • 1-15, 1-6 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 3-4 0-0 0-1 2 5 7 5 6 0 3 0 0 2323 HAZEL, Brittnee f 3-7 0-0 2-2 2 3 5 2 8 0 1 2 1 2502 WILLIAMS, Briana g 6-18 0-4 4-4 1 0 1 3 16 0 3 0 1 3314 PHILLIPS, Alex g 8-14 0-0 0-0 7 4 11 3 16 0 3 1 0 3522 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 1-7 0-0 1-2 0 8 8 0 3 8 5 0 1 4011 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 424 BLAKNEY, Keema 1-5 1-3 0-0 0 1 1 0 3 0 4 0 0 2130 CARTER, Kourtney 0-2 0-0 0-1 3 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 19
Team 4 3 7Totals 22-57 1-7 7-10 19 24 43 16 52 8 19 4 3 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-23 52.2%3FG % 1st Half: 0-2 0.0%
FT % 1st Half: 2-2 100.0
2nd half: 10-34 29.4%2nd half: 1-5 20.0%2nd half: 5-8 62.5%
Game: 22-57 38.6%Game: 1-7 14.3%Game: 7-10 70.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Florida Gulf Coast 87 • 14-0, 7-0 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 HANSEN, Sarah f 3-7 0-1 1-1 5 6 11 0 7 0 1 0 1 2610 JACOBSON, Kelsey g 3-12 3-11 0-0 0 1 1 1 9 1 1 0 0 2421 CHIHIL, Courtney g 1-9 1-6 2-2 7 4 11 1 5 9 1 0 2 2823 MURPHY, Shannon g 4-11 3-10 0-0 0 2 2 3 11 7 1 0 2 3024 GRIFFIN, Eglah g 8-15 7-12 2-3 4 1 5 0 25 0 0 0 1 2802 BUTLER, Shavonne 1-2 0-0 3-4 3 0 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 912 BOMBEN, Kiara 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 414 COOK, Lerrin 2-2 2-2 0-0 0 2 2 2 6 0 0 0 0 820 WHITFIELD, Sarah 2-4 0-1 1-1 4 0 4 0 5 2 0 0 1 1722 JACKSON, Nicoya 4-12 4-11 2-2 1 2 3 2 14 2 3 0 2 2552 AGUILAR, Nancy 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
Team 1 1 2Totals 28-76 20-55 11-13 26 19 45 12 87 22 7 0 10 200
FG % 1st Half: 13-43 30.2%3FG % 1st Half: 10-34 29.4%
FT % 1st Half: 1-1 100.0
2nd half: 15-33 45.5%2nd half: 10-21 47.6%2nd half: 10-12 83.3%
Game: 28-76 36.8%Game: 20-55 36.4%Game: 11-13 84.6%
DeadballRebounds
0
Officials: Ed Sidlasky, Mitch Kaufman, Van BerryTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Florida Gulf Coast-None.Attendance: 1660
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 26 26 52Florida Gulf Coast 37 50 87
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 20 6 14 0 3FGCU 16 28 26 0 30
Last FG - MER 2nd-01:47, FGCU 2nd-00:23.Largest lead - MER by 6 1st-18:01, FGCU by 35 2nd-00:23.
Score tied - 1 time.Lead changed - 3 times.
DELAND, Fla. – The Mercer women’s basketball team got a 16-point, nine-rebound effort from freshman Brittnee Hazel and led with 4:53 to go in regulation, but Stetson ultimately pre-vailed, 67-59 in Saturday afternoon’s Atlantic Sun game at the Edmunds Center. Stetson improved to 7-9 (3-4 A-Sun) while Mercer fell to 1-14 (1-5 A-Sun). In the back-and-forth affair that featured 12 tie scores and 16 lead changes, Mercer held a slim, 53-52 advantage with under five minutes remaining. Stetson moved ahead and took control with a 10-0 run that elapsed the next 3:26. Stetson’s 10-0 surge was aided by nine-straight missed shots for Mercer. Despite being undersized in comparison with Stetson’s roster, Mercer out-rebounded the hosts 44-42. Mercer’s rebounding edge snapped a four-game streak where the Bears had been out-boarded by the opponent. Sophomore Sharmesia Smith led the way on the glass, pulling down 13 boards. Smith’s 13 rebounds matched a career-high set earlier this season at Belmont. Smith also added nine points in the losing effort.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Sophomore Alex Phillips recorded her first career double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Bears fell to Florida Gulf Coast, 87-52 in Monday night’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game at Alico Arena. FGCU extended its unbeaten streak at home to 32 games and moved to 14-0 (7-0 A-Sun) while Mercer fell to 1-15 (1-6 A-Sun). Phillips set career highs in points (16), field goals made (8) and minutes played (35) while also providing a key play that ener-gized the visiting bench early in the second half. With Mercer trailing 42-30, Phillips closed out on FGCU’s Kelsey Jacobson as she attempted a three pointer from the wing. Phil-lips swatted the shot, resulting in a fast break jumper for the Mer-cer forward on the other end, igniting the Mercer bench. Phillip’s play came as part of a 10-0 charge for Mercer that brought the Bears to within four (42-38) with 15:20 to go. FGCU proved resilient however, responding with its own 10-0 run. FGCU’s surge exemplified why the Eagles hold the second-highest all-time winning percentage at home among Division I teams.
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Jan. 22, 2011Macon, Ga.
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Jacksonville 80, Mercer 78 (OT)Jan. 24, 2011Macon, Ga.
University Center
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsNorth Florida vs Mercer
1/22/11 2 p.m. at Macon, Ga. - University Center
North Florida 56 • 6-11 (4-4 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min04 SYQUIO, Juliemay * 3-7 1-1 2-2 1 7 8 4 9 2 0 1 3 3110 KIRKLAND, Brittany * 3-12 1-4 0-0 0 3 3 1 7 3 8 0 2 2621 SMITH, Taylor * 2-6 0-0 1-2 3 2 5 4 5 0 1 0 0 1335 KERR, Jadhken * 2-5 1-4 0-0 0 5 5 2 5 3 1 0 0 2742 JONES, Larkira * 6-11 0-0 1-1 3 10 13 2 13 1 1 0 1 3103 BAKER, Kim 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 612 GIVENS, Jade 2-3 0-1 0-2 0 1 1 2 4 4 2 1 2 2315 BELL, Margaret 2-4 0-0 0-0 3 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 624 MERKERSON, Chandler 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 0 2 1 3 0 1 1232 LANGSTON, Octavia 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 834 LAMAR, Raneisha 2-6 0-0 3-8 4 1 5 1 7 0 0 0 1 17
Team 0 4 4Totals 23-58 3-10 7-15 14 36 50 17 56 14 16 2 10 200
FG % 1st Half: 11-34 32.4%3FG % 1st Half: 2-7 28.6%
FT % 1st Half: 3-7 42.9%
2nd half: 12-24 50.0%2nd half: 1-3 33.3%2nd half: 4-8 50.0%
Game: 23-58 39.7%Game: 3-10 30.0%Game: 7-15 46.7%
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Mercer 54 • 1-16 (1-7 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 6-23 3-11 0-0 1 4 5 1 15 4 0 0 0 3305 SMITH, Sharmesia * 3-3 0-0 1-3 1 9 10 2 7 0 0 0 1 3314 PHILLIPS, Alex * 4-10 0-0 2-5 3 1 4 4 10 0 3 2 1 2822 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 0-7 0-0 1-2 1 2 3 2 1 5 5 0 3 3923 HAZEL, Brittnee * 5-14 0-0 3-6 3 4 7 3 13 0 2 0 0 3110 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 111 CLANTON, Rebecca 2-4 2-4 0-0 0 1 1 0 6 0 2 0 0 1324 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 530 CARTER, Kourtney 1-3 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 2 2 0 0 1 2 17
Team 4 3 7Totals 21-65 5-15 7-16 15 26 41 15 54 9 12 3 7 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-34 35.3%3FG % 1st Half: 4-10 40.0%
FT % 1st Half: 2-4 50.0%
2nd half: 9-31 29.0%2nd half: 1-5 20.0%2nd half: 5-12 41.7%
Game: 21-65 32.3%Game: 5-15 33.3%Game: 7-16 43.8%
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Officials: Sonny Scyphers, Jill Poole, Calvin GarthTechnical fouls: North Florida-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 1467
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalNorth Florida 27 29 56Mercer 30 24 54
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchUNF 34 11 6 10 17MER 24 3 9 0 8
Last FG - UNF 2nd-00:02, MER 2nd-00:49.Largest lead - UNF by 7 2nd-13:43, MER by 5 2nd-18:02.
Score tied - 8 times.Lead changed - 8 times.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsJacksonville vs Mercer
1/24/11 7 p.m. at Macon, Ga. - University Center
Jacksonville 80 • 9-9 (4-5 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min04 THOMAS, Gigi * 7-18 0-2 0-0 9 2 11 4 14 2 2 1 1 3410 RICHARDSON, Taneske * 6-10 0-0 2-3 5 5 10 3 14 1 1 3 2 3521 BELL, Crystal * 4-12 1-2 0-0 5 0 5 1 9 1 3 1 2 2722 WILLIAMS, Ashanti * 5-13 1-3 3-6 2 2 4 4 14 2 2 0 1 2624 PASCHAL, Lynsey * 3-8 0-0 6-9 5 11 16 1 12 0 3 1 1 3201 CARGILL, Jade 1-6 0-0 0-0 2 1 3 2 2 0 1 0 2 1403 GEORGE, Jessica 2-7 1-4 0-0 1 1 2 0 5 4 5 0 1 2211 MITCHELL, Ronisha 1-3 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 3 2 1 3 0 0 815 WILSON, Maggie 0-2 0-2 0-0 1 1 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 1332 PEEPLES, Abril 2-3 2-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 6 1 1 0 0 542 SCOTT, Madison 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 9
Team 4 3 7Totals 32-84 5-17 11-18 34 26 60 19 80 14 22 6 10 225
FG % 1st Half: 16-42 38.1%3FG % 1st Half: 3-8 37.5%
FT % 1st Half: 5-8 62.5%
2nd half: 13-36 36.1%2nd half: 2-9 22.2%2nd half: 4-6 66.7%
OT: 3-6 50.0%OT: 0-0 0.0%OT: 2-4 50.0%
Game: 32-84 38.1%Game: 5-17 29.4%Game: 11-18 61.1%
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Mercer 78 • 1-17 (1-8 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 16-34 4-12 5-13 1 3 4 2 41 1 3 0 3 3705 SMITH, Sharmesia * 2-7 0-0 3-3 6 8 14 1 7 0 2 2 4 4414 PHILLIPS, Alex * 2-5 0-0 4-4 4 1 5 4 8 1 0 3 0 2622 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 2-6 0-1 0-0 2 1 3 2 4 7 6 0 1 4523 HAZEL, Brittnee * 8-16 0-0 0-1 3 2 5 4 16 1 1 2 4 4110 BARNES, Ariel 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 511 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 1124 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 230 CARTER, Kourtney 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 1 2 0 2 0 1 14
Team 3 2 5Totals 31-72 4-15 12-21 19 21 40 16 78 10 17 7 13 225
FG % 1st Half: 14-33 42.4%3FG % 1st Half: 1-7 14.3%
FT % 1st Half: 5-6 83.3%
2nd half: 15-31 48.4%2nd half: 3-7 42.9%2nd half: 5-13 38.5%
OT: 2-8 25.0%OT: 0-1 0.0%OT: 2-2 100.0
Game: 31-72 43.1%Game: 4-15 26.7%Game: 12-21 57.1%
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4,1
Officials: Doug Cloud, Darrell Mitchell, Jeff McNicolTechnical fouls: Jacksonville-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 944
Score by periods 1st 2nd OT TotalJacksonville 40 32 8 80Mercer 34 38 6 78
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchJU 26 21 32 6 17MER 36 26 17 4 2
Last FG - JU OT-00:59, MER OT-02:12.Largest lead - JU by 13 2nd-14:54, MER by 2 1st-19:16.
Score tied - 9 times.Lead changed - 7 times.
MACON, Ga. – Three Mercer players scored in double figures, but UNF’s Jadhken Kerr hit a 15-foot jumper with two seconds left to lift the Ospreys to a 56-54 victory over the Bears in Saturday afternoon’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game at the Univer-sity Center. UNF captured its fourth-straight win and moved to 6-11 (4-4 A-Sun) while Mercer dropped its 11th-straight game and fell to 1-16 (1-7 A-Sun). Mercer freshman Briana Williams led all scorers with 15 points while chipping in five rebounds and four assists. Freshman Brittnee Hazel netted 13 points and collected seven rebounds while sophomore Alex Phillips tallied 10 points, four rebounds and a pair of blocks in the loss.
At the line for two with 10 seconds to go, Phillips cashed in on her second free-throw attempt to tie the game at 54-54 with 9.6 seconds to go. After UNF coach Mary Tappmeyer called timeout, Givens moved the ball up court and found Kerr, who nestled into a soft-spot in the Mercer zone defense. Kerr’s jumper from just outside the paint was true, sending the visitors home with a two point vic-tory.
MACON, Ga. – Freshman guard Briana Williams netted a Univer-sity Center-record 41 points as Mercer fell in overtime to Jackson-ville, 80-78 in Monday evening’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game. Jacksonville moved to 9-9 (4-5 A-Sun) while the Bears dropped their 12th-straight and fell to 1-17 (1-8 A-Sun). Williams’ 41 points established the highest single-game output-for a men’s or women’s player in the University Center’s seven-year history. Williams’ topped James Florence’s record of 39 points - set versus Jacksonville on Feb. 16, 2007. Williams scored 23 of Mercer’s last 29 points including 19 of the team’s last 23 points in regulation. Mercer trailed by as many as 13 (53-40) with 14:53 to go in the second half before employing a 16-4 charge over the next 4:02 to bring the hosts within one. Williams fueled the Mercer charge, scoring 11 of the Bears’ 16 points, including a pair of three-point field goals.
In the final 16 seconds, Mercer had two solid looks at layups but could not cash in on either attempt. Jacksonville’s Williams missed another free throw with three seconds remaining, but Mercer could not get off a last-second heave.
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20Kennesaw State 79, Mercer 56
Jan. 26, 2011Kennesaw, Ga.
KSU Convocation Center
USC Upstate 74, Mercer 63Jan. 29, 2011
Spartanburg, S.C.G.B. Hodge Center
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Kennesaw State
1/26/11 7:00 p.m. at Kennesaw, Ga. (KSU Convocation Center)
Mercer 56 • 1-18, 1-9 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 0-5 0-0 2-4 4 7 11 2 2 0 2 1 1 2514 PHILLIPS, Alex f 3-9 0-0 4-6 6 4 10 2 10 2 5 1 0 3323 HAZEL, Brittnee f 8-14 0-0 0-0 4 3 7 4 16 0 1 1 1 3402 WILLIAMS, Briana g 4-20 3-8 6-6 1 3 4 1 17 3 4 0 1 3222 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 1-3 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 1 2 5 2 0 3 3810 BARNES, Ariel 2-5 1-2 0-0 1 1 2 0 5 0 1 0 0 1211 CLANTON, Rebecca 1-9 1-9 0-0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 1 1424 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-3 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 230 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 831 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 1-2 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 2
Team 5 3 8Totals 19-68 5-21 13-18 22 24 46 12 56 11 16 3 9 200
FG % 1st Half: 10-34 29.4%3FG % 1st Half: 4-14 28.6%
FT % 1st Half: 3-6 50.0%
2nd half: 9-34 26.5%2nd half: 1-7 14.3%2nd half: 10-12 83.3%
Game: 19-68 27.9%Game: 5-21 23.8%Game: 13-18 72.2%
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Kennesaw State 79 • 6-12, 3-7 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min00 CAPELLAN, Lisa f 1-4 0-0 2-2 2 2 4 3 4 2 2 0 0 2332 GIDEON, Sametria f 7-14 0-0 3-6 6 11 17 2 17 3 1 5 3 3510 JONES, Brandi g 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 312 SMITH, Angie g 4-8 2-2 2-2 1 1 2 1 12 9 4 0 2 3842 LEVERETTE, Christie g 2-9 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 4 4 2 0 1 3401 HOLLIDAY, Ashley 10-22 9-19 0-0 0 3 3 0 29 3 1 0 3 3705 BOLDEN, Tamasha 4-5 0-0 1-1 1 6 7 3 9 0 2 1 1 1711 WYLIE, Christine 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 522 FARRAR, Chelcey 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 1 3 0 2 0 2 0 1 525 JONES, Briona 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3
Team 2 2 4 1Totals 30-66 11-23 8-11 14 27 41 14 79 23 15 6 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 15-34 44.1%3FG % 1st Half: 6-15 40.0%
FT % 1st Half: 3-5 60.0%
2nd half: 15-32 46.9%2nd half: 5-8 62.5%2nd half: 5-6 83.3%
Game: 30-66 45.5%Game: 11-23 47.8%Game: 8-11 72.7%
DeadballRebounds
0,1
Officials: Jody Cantrell, Pualani Spurlock, Lauren BassTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Kennesaw State-None.Attendance: 407Ashley Holliday - School Record for 3-Pointers in a Game (9)
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 27 29 56Kennesaw State 39 40 79
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 20 14 17 2 9KSU 30 13 20 10 42
Last FG - MER 2nd-00:49, KSU 2nd-00:30.Largest lead - MER by 1 1st-18:56, KSU by 25 2nd-03:18.
Score tied - 0 times.Lead changed - 1 time.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs USC Upstate
01/29/11 4:30 pm at Spartanburg, S.C. - Hodge Center
Mercer 63 • 1-19, 1-10 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 3-6 0-0 1-2 2 5 7 2 7 0 1 0 2 2514 PHILLIPS, Alex f 4-8 0-0 0-1 1 4 5 4 8 3 3 3 2 3323 HAZEL, Brittnee f 6-10 0-0 1-3 0 8 8 2 13 3 6 1 2 3502 WILLIAMS, Briana g 6-22 1-6 4-4 1 2 3 1 17 0 1 0 0 3622 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 1-7 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 3 2 11 5 0 3 3810 BARNES, Ariel 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 411 CLANTON, Rebecca 4-5 4-5 0-0 0 2 2 0 12 0 1 0 2 2430 CARTER, Kourtney 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 1 4 0 1 0 0 5
Team 1 1 2Totals 26-61 5-11 6-10 6 26 32 14 63 17 19 4 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-27 44.4%3FG % 1st Half: 2-3 66.7%
FT % 1st Half: 4-6 66.7%
2nd half: 14-34 41.2%2nd half: 3-8 37.5%2nd half: 2-4 50.0%
Game: 26-61 42.6%Game: 5-11 45.5%Game: 6-10 60.0%
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USC Upstate 74 • 11-9, 7-4 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min15 McROBERTS, Lauren f 3-5 0-1 3-3 4 3 7 2 9 4 3 1 1 2821 McMILLAN, Chelsea c 7-17 0-0 3-5 5 9 14 0 17 1 2 2 0 3202 JACOBS, Kyana g 4-7 3-4 0-0 0 2 2 3 11 4 2 0 3 2414 WALLACE, Kendra g 2-8 2-4 0-0 4 2 6 0 6 3 5 0 1 2723 COPNEY, Tee'Ara g 7-19 3-12 1-1 2 7 9 1 18 3 4 0 2 3903 FREDS, Kelci 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 2 1 0 0 604 ROACH, Kim 2-6 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 1 1405 CASTLEBURY, Logan 0-2 0-2 0-0 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 610 WADELINGTON, S. 2-7 0-1 3-6 5 4 9 1 7 1 2 0 1 1852 NYOBE, Christine 1-1 0-0 0-1 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 0 6
Team 1 2 3Totals 28-74 8-25 10-16 23 32 55 12 74 19 23 3 9 200
FG % 1st Half: 11-37 29.7%3FG % 1st Half: 3-15 20.0%
FT % 1st Half: 1-1 100.0
2nd half: 17-37 45.9%2nd half: 5-10 50.0%2nd half: 9-15 60.0%
Game: 28-74 37.8%Game: 8-25 32.0%Game: 10-16 62.5%
DeadballRebounds
3
Officials: Meadow Overstreet, Garrison Cook, Tim GodbeeTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. USC Upstate-None.Attendance: 428
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 30 33 63USC Upstate 26 48 74
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 26 23 5 6 16UPST 30 11 15 6 13
Last FG - MER 2nd-02:19, UPST 2nd-00:29.Largest lead - MER by 6 2nd-19:24, UPST by 11 2nd-00:29.
Score tied - 6 times.Lead changed - 9 times.
KENNESAW, Ga. – Freshmen Briana Williams and Brittnee Ha-zel combined for 33 points in Wednesday night’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game between Kennesaw State and Mer-cer. Kennesaw State ultimately captured a 79-56 win, its third-straight win at the KSU Convocation Center. Kennesaw State moved to 6-12 (3-7 A-Sun) while the Mercer loss dropped the team to 1-18 (1-9 A-Sun). Sophomore Alex Phillips notched her second career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Williams scored a team-high 17, marking the third-straight game the freshman has led the team in scoring. Williams’ 17 came on the strength of three-for-eight shooting from long range. Hazel netted 16 while adding seven rebounds, a block and a steal. Mercer took a 1-0 lead via a Phillips free throw before the Ken-nesaw State scored the games’ next five points. KSU led the entire way after erasing its 1-0 deficit.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Freshman guard Rebecca Clanton scored nine of her career-high 12 points in the second half as the Mercer fell to USC Upstate 74-63 in Saturday afternoon’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game at the G.B. Hodge Center.
USC Upstate erased a four-point halftime deficit to move its record to 11-9 (7-4 A-Sun) while Mercer dropped its 10th-straight A-Sun game and dropped to 1-19 (1-10 A-Sun). Clanton’s 12 points came on four-of-five shooting from three-point range. Briana Williams led Mercer with 17 points while Brittnee Hazel chipped in 13 of her own. Freshman Sharnea Boykin dished a career-high 11 assists in the loss, pushing her conference-leading total to 121. Boykin has now tallied double-digit assists on four occasions.
The start of the half was a see-saw battle, with the opening 8:15 of the period featuring six tie scores and five lead changes. At the 13:09 mark, the Spartans held a 45-43 advantage when Phillips kicked the ball to Clanton for her second triple of the afternoon. Clanton’s trey would mark Mercer’s final lead of the afternoon.
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Jan. 31, 2011Johnson City, Tenn.
MSHA Athletic Center
Campbell 77, Mercer 64Feb. 5, 2011Macon, Ga.
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Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs ETSU
1/31/11 4:45 pm at MSHA Athletic Center (Johnson City, TN)
Mercer 62 • 1-20, 1-11 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 4-6 0-0 2-6 3 2 5 1 10 1 1 0 1 3614 PHILLIPS, Alex f 5-11 0-0 0-1 3 4 7 3 10 1 4 1 0 2723 HAZEL, Brittnee f 8-12 0-0 0-1 1 2 3 2 16 0 3 2 0 2402 WILLIAMS, Briana g 3-9 1-2 2-2 0 2 2 0 9 0 3 0 1 1622 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 3-6 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 0 6 5 7 0 2 3110 BARNES, Ariel 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 1 1111 CLANTON, Rebecca 2-8 1-7 0-0 0 1 1 0 5 3 2 1 1 2621 GRANT, Kendra 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 124 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 430 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 1231 CHATMON, Amber 1-2 1-1 1-2 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 1 1 12
Team 1 2 3 1Totals 27-58 3-11 5-12 11 14 25 12 62 11 24 7 9 200
FG % 1st Half: 11-30 36.7%3FG % 1st Half: 1-5 20.0%
FT % 1st Half: 4-5 80.0%
2nd half: 16-28 57.1%2nd half: 2-6 33.3%2nd half: 1-7 14.3%
Game: 27-58 46.6%Game: 3-11 27.3%Game: 5-12 41.7%
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ETSU 100 • 13-9, 10-3 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min24 AUSTIN, Tosha f 2-3 0-0 0-0 0 6 6 1 4 1 0 1 0 1441 MITCHELL, Destiny f 8-14 0-0 0-0 6 5 11 1 16 2 2 1 6 3645 BELCHER, Latisha f 6-6 0-0 1-1 2 3 5 2 13 3 1 0 2 2200 DAVIS, Tara g 5-12 2-5 2-2 0 2 2 0 14 7 4 0 4 2703 PICKWELL, Natalie g 8-13 4-7 0-0 0 1 1 1 20 2 2 0 1 3021 ROBINSON, Iesha 4-6 2-3 5-5 1 0 1 0 15 2 2 0 0 1825 WASHINGTON, Gwen 5-11 0-1 4-4 5 2 7 0 14 5 2 0 2 2330 ROBINSON, Akaycha 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 2 2 0 1 0 0 832 MILES, Ashley 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 1050 BENEDICT, Ashley 0-3 0-0 0-0 0 2 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 12
Team 1 1 2Totals 40-70 8-16 12-12 16 25 41 12 100 22 16 3 15 200
FG % 1st Half: 19-32 59.4%3FG % 1st Half: 5-10 50.0%
FT % 1st Half: 9-9 100.0
2nd half: 21-38 55.3%2nd half: 3-6 50.0%2nd half: 3-3 100.0
Game: 40-70 57.1%Game: 8-16 50.0%Game: 12-12 100.0
DeadballRebounds
0
Officials: Erica Bradley, Danny Moore, Mike TrusselTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. ETSU-None.Attendance: 2334
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 27 35 62ETSU 52 48 100
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 32 15 17 4 11ETSU 50 33 24 8 33
Last FG - MER 2nd-00:02, ETSU 2nd-00:24.Largest lead - MER by 2 1st-19:00, ETSU by 43 2nd-05:10.
Score tied - 1 time.Lead changed - 1 time.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsCampbell vs Mercer
2/5/11 2 p.m. at Macon, Ga. - University Center
Campbell 77 • 10-12(9-4 A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min10 CLOXTON, Kate * 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 1 3 4 1 0 2 2212 BAKER, Tonisha * 4-13 1-6 2-4 2 5 7 3 11 4 4 0 2 2930 O'NEILL, Amanda * 5-7 2-3 7-7 5 4 9 1 19 5 3 1 2 3040 COOPER, Jazmine * 4-9 0-0 2-3 2 2 4 2 10 0 1 2 1 2941 YESH, Lauren * 5-9 0-1 2-3 2 7 9 3 12 0 2 0 3 3604 MOORE, Jessica 0-3 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 515 SPRY, Monique 7-11 4-8 4-7 1 2 3 1 22 2 2 0 0 2222 CANNON, Courtney 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 1324 BEADLE, Heather 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 225 PRESLEY, Roslyn 0-1 0-0 0-2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 550 BASS, Katelyn 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0 0 7
Team 1 4 5Totals 26-61 8-24 17-26 13 27 40 20 77 17 15 3 10 200
FG % 1st Half: 13-36 36.1%3FG % 1st Half: 5-17 29.4%
FT % 1st Half: 3-5 60.0%
2nd half: 13-25 52.0%2nd half: 3-7 42.9%2nd half: 14-21 66.7%
Game: 26-61 42.6%Game: 8-24 33.3%Game: 17-26 65.4%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 64 • 1-21 (1-12 ASun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 13-26 3-7 6-7 2 1 3 4 35 1 6 0 1 3505 SMITH, Sharmesia * 2-3 0-0 2-4 4 7 11 1 6 0 3 0 0 3414 PHILLIPS, Alex * 3-4 0-0 0-1 0 4 4 5 6 1 4 1 3 2022 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 1-7 0-0 0-1 1 1 2 2 2 6 6 0 2 3923 HAZEL, Brittnee * 4-10 0-0 5-6 1 3 4 3 13 1 3 3 1 3010 BARNES, Ariel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 111 CLANTON, Rebecca 1-5 0-4 0-0 0 4 4 2 2 1 1 0 2 2324 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 430 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 4 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 1131 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3
Team 3 4 7Totals 24-56 3-12 13-19 11 29 40 21 64 10 24 4 9 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-27 44.4%3FG % 1st Half: 2-6 33.3%
FT % 1st Half: 2-6 33.3%
2nd half: 12-29 41.4%2nd half: 1-6 16.7%2nd half: 11-13 84.6%
Game: 24-56 42.9%Game: 3-12 25.0%Game: 13-19 68.4%
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Officials: Nan Sick, Tim Buckner, Josh LogginsTechnical fouls: Campbell-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 1256
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalCampbell 34 43 77Mercer 28 36 64
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchCAM 34 20 10 10 22MER 22 18 9 2 2
Last FG - CAM 2nd-01:17, MER 2nd-01:21.Largest lead - CAM by 19 2nd-07:27, MER by 2 1st-18:59.
Score tied - 4 times.Lead changed - 3 times.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Freshman Brittnee Hazel paced Mercer with 16 points on eight-of-12 shooting as the Bears suffered an 100-62 defeat at the hands of ETSU in Monday evening’s Atlantic Sun women’s Basketball game at the MSHA Athletic Center. ETSU claimed its fifth-straight win and moved to 13-9 (10-3 A-Sun) while Mercer dropped its 15th-straight game and fell to 1-20 (1-11 A-Sun). Mercer sophomores Alex Phillips and Sharmesia Smith joined Hazel in double figures, each scoring 10 points in the loss. Phil-lips added seven rebounds, a block and an assist while Smith grabbed five rebounds, notched one assist and one steal. After shooting 36.7% (11-of-30) from the field in the first half, Mercer shot 16-of-28 (57.1%) in the second stanza. ETSU shot 57.1% from the field the entire game, converting 40 of its 70 field goal attempts. The Lady Bucs were also eight-of-16 from three point range, led by junior Natalie Pickwell’s four long-range shots. Pickwell led all scorers with 20 points in 30 minutes of action.
MACON, Ga. – Mercer freshman Briana Williams poured in 35 points on 13-of-26 shooting as the Bears fell to Campbell, 77-64, in Saturday afternoon’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game at the University Center. Campbell improved to 10-12 (9-4 A-Sun) with the win while Mer-cer fell to 1-21 (1-12 A-Sun). Williams scored 20 of her game-high 35 in the second half, in-cluding 17 in the final 11 minutes of play. Williams’ 35-point out-put marked the third time the freshman has topped the 30-point plateau. Her other two 30+ point performances came in a win at Belmont (32) and a loss versus Jacksonville (41). After Campbell took a six point lead into halftime, (34-28) each team played even through the opening 3:56 of the second half. At the 16:04 mark, freshman Brittnee Hazel established position in the low post, leading to a conventional three point play and trimming Campbell’s lead to 36-33. A three-pointer by Williams cut Campbell’s lead to seven with just 1:21 left in the game, but the Camels outscored Mercer 7-0 the rest of the way to secure the road win.
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24Mercer 82, Kennesaw State 76 (OT)
Feb. 10, 2011Macon, Ga.
University Center
FGCU 76, Mercer 45Feb. 12, 2011Macon, Ga.
University Center
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsKennesaw State vs Mercer
2/10/11 5 p.m. at Macon, Ga. - University Center
Kennesaw State 76 • 7-15 (4-10 ASun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min00 CAPELLAN, Lisa * 3-11 0-0 2-2 6 1 7 4 8 2 5 0 1 2901 HOLLIDAY, Ashley * 7-19 6-14 1-4 0 4 4 2 21 0 1 0 1 4112 SMITH, Angie * 2-10 0-2 2-2 1 5 6 4 6 4 1 0 3 3832 GIDEON, Sametria * 7-21 0-0 5-10 10 10 20 5 19 0 3 1 2 3742 LEVERETTE, Christie * 7-11 1-3 0-0 1 4 5 3 15 7 3 0 1 3610 JONES, Brandi 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 211 WYLIE, Christine 1-4 0-0 0-0 3 5 8 1 2 0 3 2 0 2222 FARRAR, Chelcey 2-6 0-0 1-2 2 0 2 2 5 0 2 0 3 2024 GRAY, Elaina 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1
Team 7 0 7Totals 29-82 7-19 11-20 30 30 60 22 76 13 20 3 11 226
FG % 1st Half: 10-36 27.8%3FG % 1st Half: 2-9 22.2%
FT % 1st Half: 2-4 50.0%
2nd half: 17-36 47.2%2nd half: 4-6 66.7%2nd half: 7-12 58.3%
OT: 2-10 20.0%OT: 1-4 25.0%OT: 2-4 50.0%
Game: 29-82 35.4%Game: 7-19 36.8%Game: 11-20 55.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 82 • 2-21 (2-12 ASun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 9-24 3-10 2-6 1 2 3 2 23 3 2 1 1 3705 SMITH, Sharmesia * 4-5 0-0 3-6 9 7 16 3 11 1 2 2 0 3714 PHILLIPS, Alex * 8-17 0-0 4-4 2 4 6 1 20 1 2 3 2 3722 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 1-3 0-0 1-4 2 2 4 2 3 7 6 0 4 4523 HAZEL, Brittnee * 6-14 0-0 3-6 0 9 9 4 15 2 3 4 0 2910 BARNES, Ariel 2-3 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 2 711 CLANTON, Rebecca 2-7 2-7 0-0 0 1 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 2530 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 131 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 7
Team 5 2 7Totals 32-73 5-17 13-26 20 29 49 17 82 14 16 10 9 225
FG % 1st Half: 17-33 51.5%3FG % 1st Half: 3-11 27.3%
FT % 1st Half: 4-9 44.4%
2nd half: 11-35 31.4%2nd half: 2-6 33.3%2nd half: 4-8 50.0%
OT: 4-5 80.0%OT: 0-0 0.0%OT: 5-9 55.6%
Game: 32-73 43.8%Game: 5-17 29.4%Game: 13-26 50.0%
DeadballRebounds
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Officials: Sonny Scyphers, Tim Godbee, Jill PooleTechnical fouls: Kennesaw State-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 1106
Score by periods 1st 2nd OT TotalKennesaw State 24 45 7 76Mercer 41 28 13 82
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchKSU 38 13 21 4 7MER 36 22 22 6 10
Last FG - KSU OT-00:10, MER OT-01:18.Largest lead - KSU by 5 2nd-02:52, MER by 20 2nd-19:42.
Score tied - 7 times.Lead changed - 2 times.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsFlorida Gulf Coast vs Mercer
2/12/11 2:00 pm at Macon, Ga. University Center
Florida Gulf Coast 76 • 20-1, 13-1 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 HANSEN, Sarah * 10-15 0-2 0-0 2 2 4 3 20 5 4 0 3 2810 JACOBSON, Kelsey * 7-12 5-10 0-0 0 0 0 2 19 1 0 1 2 3121 CHIHIL, Courtney * 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 3 2 2 3 0 3 3023 MURPHY, Shannon * 4-7 1-3 1-2 0 3 3 2 10 5 2 0 1 2924 GRIFFIN, Eglah * 1-3 0-0 1-2 2 0 2 2 3 1 0 0 0 2902 BUTLER, Shavonne 0-1 0-0 1-2 2 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 912 BOMBEN, Kiara 1-2 0-1 0-1 0 3 3 0 2 1 0 1 1 714 COOK, Lerrin 0-0 0-0 3-4 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 520 WHITFIELD, Sarah 2-4 2-3 0-0 0 2 2 2 6 0 1 0 0 822 JACKSON, Nicoya 4-6 2-2 0-0 1 7 8 1 10 3 4 2 2 24
Team 1 0 1Totals 30-52 10-21 6-11 8 21 29 17 76 18 15 4 12 200
FG % 1st Half: 15-27 55.6%3FG % 1st Half: 6-11 54.5%
FT % 1st Half: 0-0 0.0%
2nd half: 15-25 60.0%2nd half: 4-10 40.0%2nd half: 6-11 54.5%
Game: 30-52 57.7%Game: 10-21 47.6%Game: 6-11 54.5%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 45 • 2-22, 2-13 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 4-13 3-7 1-2 0 2 2 3 12 0 5 0 0 3005 SMITH, Sharmesia * 2-3 0-0 0-1 4 1 5 1 4 0 3 0 0 3114 PHILLIPS, Alex * 3-8 0-0 4-6 5 3 8 1 10 0 5 2 0 2422 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 0-4 0-0 2-2 1 3 4 1 2 4 5 0 0 3523 HAZEL, Brittnee * 4-9 0-0 0-1 3 2 5 2 8 2 2 2 1 2910 BARNES, Ariel 4-8 1-3 0-0 1 3 4 0 9 2 0 0 0 2911 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-4 0-3 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 2 1430 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 331 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 5
Team 0 1 1Totals 17-49 4-13 7-12 14 17 31 12 45 9 23 4 3 200
FG % 1st Half: 10-24 41.7%3FG % 1st Half: 3-7 42.9%
FT % 1st Half: 2-2 100.0
2nd half: 7-25 28.0%2nd half: 1-6 16.7%2nd half: 5-10 50.0%
Game: 17-49 34.7%Game: 4-13 30.8%Game: 7-12 58.3%
DeadballRebounds
0,2
Officials: Dock Sisk, Kevin Self, Esther RayTechnical fouls: Florida Gulf Coast-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 822
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalFlorida Gulf Coast 36 40 76Mercer 25 20 45
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchFGCU 38 23 7 6 22MER 22 7 12 2 9
Last FG - FGCU 2nd-01:10, MER 2nd-05:36.Largest lead - FGCU by 31 2nd-00:06, MER None.
Score tied - 0 times.Lead changed - 0 times.
MACON, Ga. – Four Mercer players scored in double figures and the Bears survived a furious comeback from Kennesaw State to take an 82-76 overtime win on Thursday night at the University Center. Freshman Briana Williams led all scorers with 23 points while sophomore Alex Phillips contributed a career-high 20 points. Mercer snapped a 16-game losing streak and moved to 2-21 (2-12 A-Sun) while Kennesaw State fell to 7-15 (4-10 A-Sun). Three minutes into overtime, the teams had split 10 points and were tied for the seventh time of the evening. Mercer moved away from the 74-74 tie with six-straight points, four of which contributed by Phillips. Seven of Williams’ 23 points came in the extra period as she con-verted all three of her field goal attempts.
MACON, Ga. – Sophomore Alex Phillips netted 10 points and added eight boards as Mercer fell to Florida Gulf Coast, 76-45 in Saturday afternoon’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game at the University Center.
FGCU took its sixth-straight win and moved to 20-1 (13-1 A-Sun) while Mercer fell to 2-22 (2-13 A-Sun).
After trailing by just 11 at the half (36-25), FGCU out-scored Mercer 40-20 in the second stanza behind 60 percent (15-25) shooting from the field.
Phillips was three-of-eight from the floor and four-of-six from the free throw line en route to her second-straight double-digit scoring game. The sophomore also contributed a pair of blocks in the losing effort.
FGCU forced Mercer into 23 turnovers and converted those er-rors into 23 points. The Eagles also held a 38-22 advantage in scoring in the paint.
Mercer freshman Briana Williams scored a team-high 12 points and collected two rebounds in the loss.
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26Stetson 71, Mercer 62
Feb. 14, 2011Macon, Ga.
University Center
North Florida 70, Mercer 49Feb. 18, 2011
Jacksonville, Fla.UNF Arena
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsStetson vs Mercer
2/14/11 7 p.m. at Macon, Ga. - University Center
Stetson 71 • 14-11 (10-6ASun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min03 BROWN, Tierra * 5-18 2-4 6-6 0 3 3 2 18 3 3 0 1 3624 SIMS, Sasha * 6-7 1-1 2-2 1 2 3 4 15 4 5 0 0 3030 McGOWAN, Victoria * 3-9 2-6 3-5 3 9 12 2 11 7 3 0 4 3734 MILLS, Janelle * 3-4 0-0 2-4 1 4 5 3 8 1 2 0 0 2841 GRABOSKI, Natasha * 2-5 0-0 4-5 2 4 6 3 8 1 2 0 2 2505 TAYLOR, Simone 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 1 1210 McNALLY, Mairead 2-4 2-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 6 1 1 0 1 2111 DENNIS, Ashley 1-2 1-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 812 TRUSS, Dashauna 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3
Team 0 2 2Totals 23-51 8-14 17-22 7 26 33 17 71 17 18 0 9 200
FG % 1st Half: 12-26 46.2%3FG % 1st Half: 4-7 57.1%
FT % 1st Half: 9-12 75.0%
2nd half: 11-25 44.0%2nd half: 4-7 57.1%2nd half: 8-10 80.0%
Game: 23-51 45.1%Game: 8-14 57.1%Game: 17-22 77.3%
DeadballRebounds
1
Mercer 62 • 2-23 (2-14 ASun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 10-25 3-7 8-9 2 4 6 2 31 1 3 0 2 3905 SMITH, Sharmesia * 1-4 0-0 4-4 1 7 8 3 6 0 1 1 2 3714 PHILLIPS, Alex * 3-5 0-0 1-2 2 5 7 3 7 0 2 0 0 2522 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 1-3 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 5 2 5 3 0 0 3923 HAZEL, Brittnee * 3-10 0-0 0-0 2 5 7 4 6 0 8 1 3 2910 BARNES, Ariel 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 1011 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1021 GRANT, Kendra 3-4 2-2 0-0 0 2 2 0 8 0 1 0 0 930 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Team 0 0 0Totals 22-55 5-11 13-15 9 25 34 17 62 8 19 2 8 200
FG % 1st Half: 7-25 28.0%3FG % 1st Half: 0-4 0.0%
FT % 1st Half: 7-7 100.0
2nd half: 15-30 50.0%2nd half: 5-7 71.4%2nd half: 6-8 75.0%
Game: 22-55 40.0%Game: 5-11 45.5%Game: 13-15 86.7%
DeadballRebounds
0
Officials: Doug Cloud, Herbert Jackson, Al TutsonTechnical fouls: Stetson-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 1055
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalStetson 37 34 71Mercer 21 41 62
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchSTET 28 18 6 4 11MER 8 13 10 0 10
Last FG - STET 2nd-03:43, MER 2nd-02:35.Largest lead - STET by 21 1st-03:10, MER by 1 1st-18:25.
Score tied - 3 times.Lead changed - 2 times.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs North Florida
02/18/11 4 p.m. at Jacksonville, Fla. (UNF Arena)
Mercer 49 • 2-24, 2-15 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 2-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 3 4 1 3 0 0 3514 PHILLIPS, Alex f 4-9 0-0 0-0 1 12 13 2 8 0 2 1 1 3423 HAZEL, Brittnee f 4-12 0-0 1-2 3 4 7 3 9 0 2 1 0 2702 WILLIAMS, Briana g 9-23 4-10 3-7 0 1 1 4 25 0 4 0 2 3822 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 0-1 0-0 0-2 0 2 2 2 0 5 6 0 3 3810 BARNES, Ariel 0-2 0-0 1-2 2 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 811 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 321 GRANT, Kendra 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 930 CARTER, Kourtney 0-0 0-0 2-2 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 331 CHATMON, Amber 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5
Team 2 3 5 2Totals 19-52 4-12 7-15 10 23 33 17 49 7 20 2 6 200
FG % 1st Half: 11-25 44.0%3FG % 1st Half: 4-8 50.0%
FT % 1st Half: 2-6 33.3%
2nd half: 8-27 29.6%2nd half: 0-4 0.0%2nd half: 5-9 55.6%
Game: 19-52 36.5%Game: 4-12 33.3%Game: 7-15 46.7%
DeadballRebounds
3
North Florida 70 • 12-14,10-7 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min21 SMITH, Taylor f 2-6 0-0 0-0 3 2 5 2 4 0 3 0 0 1835 KERR, Jadhken f 0-5 0-2 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 1342 JONES, Larkira c 8-11 0-0 2-4 7 9 16 2 18 0 0 4 2 2804 SYQUIO, Juliemay g 1-5 0-1 2-4 3 4 7 3 4 9 1 0 2 2210 KIRKLAND, Brittany g 8-17 1-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 17 2 1 0 2 2703 BAKER, Kim 3-10 0-0 1-2 3 2 5 1 7 1 0 0 1 2205 HILLIARD, DeAdria 1-1 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 212 GIVENS, Jade 1-3 0-0 2-2 0 2 2 2 4 2 3 0 3 1915 BELL, Margaret 3-5 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 0 6 1 1 0 0 1123 PETERSON, Megan 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 224 MERKERSON, Chandler 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 732 LANGSTON, Octavia 0-2 0-0 1-2 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 934 LAMAR, Raneisha 3-4 0-0 0-2 2 1 3 2 6 0 0 0 0 20
Team 0 0 0Totals 30-69 2-6 8-16 22 28 50 17 70 16 12 4 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 13-32 40.6%3FG % 1st Half: 0-3 0.0%
FT % 1st Half: 2-4 50.0%
2nd half: 17-37 45.9%2nd half: 2-3 66.7%2nd half: 6-12 50.0%
Game: 30-69 43.5%Game: 2-6 33.3%Game: 8-16 50.0%
DeadballRebounds
2
Officials: Ken Drayton, Daniel Judge, Matthew GeerTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. North Florida-None.Attendance: 2402
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 28 21 49North Florida 28 42 70
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 22 11 7 5 3UNF 48 27 18 18 27
Last FG - MER 2nd-03:02, UNF 2nd-01:06.Largest lead - MER None, UNF by 23 2nd-00:31.
Score tied - 2 times.Lead changed - 0 times.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Freshman Brittnee Hazel paced Mercer with 16 points on eight-of-12 shooting as the Bears suffered an 100-62 defeat at the hands of ETSU in Monday evening’s Atlantic Sun women’s Basketball game at the MSHA Athletic Center. ETSU claimed its fifth-straight win and moved to 13-9 (10-3 A-Sun) while Mercer dropped its 15th-straight game and fell to 1-20 (1-11 A-Sun). Mercer sophomores Alex Phillips and Sharmesia Smith joined Hazel in double figures, each scoring 10 points in the loss. Phil-lips added seven rebounds, a block and an assist while Smith grabbed five rebounds, notched one assist and one steal. After shooting 36.7% (11-of-30) from the field in the first half, Mercer shot 16-of-28 (57.1%) in the second stanza. ETSU shot 57.1% from the field the entire game, converting 40 of its 70 field goal attempts. The Lady Bucs were also eight-of-16 from three point range, led by junior Natalie Pickwell’s four long-range shots. Pickwell led all scorers with 20 points in 30 minutes of action.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Freshman Briana Williams scored 21 of her game-high 25 points in the first half as Mercer dropped a 70-49 decision to Atlantic Sun conference foe North Florida on Friday at UNF Arena. UNF improved to 12-14 (10-7 A-Sun) while Mercer dropped to 2-24 (2-15 A-sun). Sophomore Alex Phillips finished just shy of a double-double effort, collecting eight points and 13 rebounds in 34 minutes of action. Phillips’ 13 rebounds tied a career-high set at Belmont on Dec. 5, 2009. In the first four minutes of the second half, Mercer missed three of four shots and had four turnovers, allowing UNF to move out to a 41-30 lead. Mercer head coach Susie Gardner attempted to quell the UNF momentum with a timeout, but her strategy proved ineffective and the Ospreys extended their advantage to 19 (51-32) with 12:46 to go. UNF would lead by double digits the rest of the way.
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28Jacksonville 64, Mercer 61
Feb. 20, 2011Jacksonville, Fla.
Veterans Memorial Center
Belmont 67, Mercer 62 (OT)Feb. 24, 2011Macon, Ga.
University Center
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsMercer vs Jacksonville
2/20/11 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Arena
Mercer 61 • 2-25, 2-16 ASunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min05 SMITH, Sharmesia f 0-3 0-0 0-0 4 7 11 4 0 2 1 1 1 3114 PHILLIPS, Alex f 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 4 4 3 2 0 2 1 1 1123 HAZEL, Brittnee f 7-16 0-0 3-3 4 3 7 3 17 0 3 2 1 2902 WILLIAMS, Briana g 3-12 1-4 2-2 0 1 1 1 9 2 3 0 0 2322 BOYKIN, Sharnea g 2-6 1-2 1-2 0 3 3 0 6 6 6 0 1 3910 BARNES, Ariel 6-14 1-3 0-0 2 1 3 4 13 2 3 0 2 2711 CLANTON, Rebecca 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 224 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 530 CARTER, Kourtney 3-5 0-0 0-0 1 3 4 4 6 0 0 1 0 1331 CHATMON, Amber 4-7 0-1 0-0 1 2 3 1 8 0 0 1 2 20
Team 0 3 3Totals 26-66 3-11 6-7 12 28 40 20 61 12 18 6 8 200
FG % 1st Half: 14-31 45.2%3FG % 1st Half: 2-4 50.0%
FT % 1st Half: 3-4 75.0%
2nd half: 12-35 34.3%2nd half: 1-7 14.3%2nd half: 3-3 100.0
Game: 26-66 39.4%Game: 3-11 27.3%Game: 6-7 85.7%
DeadballRebounds
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Jacksonville 64 • 13-14, 8-10 ASunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min10 RICHARDSON, Taneske f 4-10 0-1 3-6 4 11 15 3 11 1 2 1 1 3224 PASCHAL, Lynsey c 8-16 0-0 4-4 5 3 8 2 20 2 1 0 0 3003 GEORGE, Jessica g 0-1 0-1 2-2 0 3 3 2 2 1 3 0 1 1604 THOMAS, Gigi g 6-16 1-4 2-2 7 2 9 4 15 2 4 0 2 3115 WILSON, Maggie g 0-5 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 1 1701 CARGILL, Jade 2-4 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 2 4 0 0 0 1 811 MITCHELL, Ronisha 2-6 0-0 2-2 0 1 1 0 6 5 2 0 3 2420 McLEE, Ciara 0-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 621 BELL, Crystal 2-6 0-0 2-5 1 2 3 0 6 0 1 0 0 1822 WILLIAMS, Ashanti 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 925 OSBORNE, Jane'l 0-5 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 742 SCOTT, Madison 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Team 4 2 6Totals 24-74 1-9 15-21 25 29 54 14 64 12 16 2 11 200
FG % 1st Half: 9-32 28.1%3FG % 1st Half: 0-2 0.0%
FT % 1st Half: 8-10 80.0%
2nd half: 15-42 35.7%2nd half: 1-7 14.3%2nd half: 7-11 63.6%
Game: 24-74 32.4%Game: 1-9 11.1%Game: 15-21 71.4%
DeadballRebounds
3
Officials: Mark McClenney, Reid Brockett, Sonny ScyphersTechnical fouls: Mercer-None. Jacksonville-None.Attendance: 327
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalMercer 33 28 61Jacksonville 26 38 64
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchMER 20 12 14 14 27JU 38 19 19 10 16
Last FG - MER 2nd-00:10, JU 2nd-02:55.Largest lead - MER by 8 1st-01:31, JU by 5 1st-14:24.
Score tied - 6 times.Lead changed - 7 times.
Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsBELMONT vs Mercer
2/24/11 5 pm at Macon, Ga. University Center
BELMONT 67 • 9-19, 6-13 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min01 STRAYHORN, Shaunda 2-3 0-1 6-6 0 2 2 1 10 1 4 0 2 2803 NASH, Kristin 2-3 1-1 6-6 1 4 5 2 11 6 2 0 2 3911 DOWNS, Julianne 2-3 0-0 0-0 2 2 4 1 4 1 2 0 1 2114 SEALS, Whitney 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 715 SWISHER, Rachel 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1020 ERNST, Molly 1-4 1-4 0-0 0 1 1 0 3 1 1 0 1 1522 BURTNETT, Cacy 2-12 1-8 1-2 1 1 2 3 6 0 3 0 1 2123 MOORE, Tereva 2-3 0-1 2-2 0 2 2 3 6 1 2 0 2 3133 DANIEL, Tristan 1-3 0-1 0-0 2 0 2 1 2 1 2 0 0 744 NELSON, Haley 8-22 0-0 4-6 4 7 11 4 20 0 2 1 4 3150 VISBEEN, Alyssa 1-2 1-1 2-2 0 2 2 2 5 0 3 0 0 15
Team 0 3 3Totals 21-56 4-17 21-24 10 25 35 18 67 11 23 1 15 225
FG % 1st Half: 10-25 40.0%3FG % 1st Half: 3-11 27.3%
FT % 1st Half: 5-6 83.3%
2nd half: 8-27 29.6%2nd half: 1-6 16.7%2nd half: 11-12 91.7%
OT: 3-4 75.0%OT: 0-0 0.0%OT: 5-6 83.3%
Game: 21-56 37.5%Game: 4-17 23.5%Game: 21-24 87.5%
DeadballRebounds
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Mercer 62 • 2-26, 2-17 A-SunTotal 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 8-23 3-12 4-4 0 4 4 3 23 1 6 0 1 3205 SMITH, Sharmesia * 3-6 0-0 1-4 6 5 11 1 7 0 1 0 1 3514 PHILLIPS, Alex * 1-5 0-0 1-3 2 5 7 3 3 0 6 0 1 2122 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 0-2 0-1 0-0 0 3 3 4 0 6 8 0 1 4323 HAZEL, Brittnee * 5-10 0-0 1-1 4 1 5 2 11 0 4 3 3 3510 BARNES, Ariel 3-6 1-2 2-4 0 2 2 2 9 0 2 0 2 2630 CARTER, Kourtney 2-4 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 2 4 0 1 1 0 1231 CHATMON, Amber 1-1 0-0 3-4 1 2 3 1 5 0 1 0 0 21
Team 0 2 2 1Totals 23-57 4-15 12-20 14 25 39 18 62 7 30 4 9 225
FG % 1st Half: 11-23 47.8%3FG % 1st Half: 3-6 50.0%
FT % 1st Half: 4-9 44.4%
2nd half: 11-29 37.9%2nd half: 1-5 20.0%2nd half: 4-6 66.7%
OT: 1-5 20.0%OT: 0-4 0.0%OT: 4-5 80.0%
Game: 23-57 40.4%Game: 4-15 26.7%Game: 12-20 60.0%
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Score by periods 1st 2nd OT TotalBELMONT 28 28 11 67Mercer 29 27 6 62
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchBEL 28 20 15 6 67MER 26 17 12 0 18
Last FG - BEL OT-00:59, MER OT-03:08.Largest lead - BEL by 8 2nd-04:28, MER by 7 1st-03:59.
Score tied - 8 times.Lead changed - 7 times.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Freshman guard Ariel Barnes scored a career-high 13 points as the Bears were edged by Jacksonville, 64-61 in Sunday afternoon’s Atlantic Sun women’s basketball game at the Veterans Memorial Center. With the loss, Mercer fell to 2-25 (2-16 A-Sun) and was mathe-matically eliminated from contention for the Atlantic Sun confer-ence tournament. Jacksonville moved to 13-14 (8-10 A-Sun) with its second-straight win. With 1:35 left, Jacksonville had taken its biggest lead of the second half (61-57) before Mercer’s Brittnee Hazel collected an offensive rebound and scored a put-back.
A free throw for Jacksonville made the Dolphins’ lead three with 26 tics remaining and Mercer freshman Briana Williams missed a three pointer that would have tied the game. Barnes came away with the rebound and scored quickly, closing the Bears to within one (62-61) with seven seconds left.
Jacksonville’s Jessica George hit two free throws and Boykin’s last-second heave came up short, allowing the Dolphins to es-cape with the victory.
MACON, Ga. – Freshman Briana Williams scored 23 points and Mercer held a 39-35 edge in rebounding, but Belmont escaped the University Center with a 67-62 win in Thursday night’s Atlan-tic Sun women’s basketball game. Mercer dropped to 2-26 (2-17 A-Sun) while Belmont jumped to 9-19 (6-13 A-Sun). Williams tallied 17 of her 23 in the second half and overtime pe-riods but Belmont erased a six-point second half deficit en route to the victory. Belmont’s Haley Nelson and Mercer’s Sharmesia Smith traded layups in the final 42 seconds of play, sending the teams to an extra period. In the overtime, Williams drained a pair of free throws that placed the hosts on top, 62-61 with 1:39 to go. Williams’ second free throw capped the Mercer scoring, as Belmont finished the game on a 6-0 run aided by four-of-four shooting from the char-ity stripe. As a team, Mercer had two turnovers and could only muster one shot in the final minute play.
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Lipscomb 70 • 9-20 (6-14A-Sun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds
## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min12 BARTSOKAS, Jenna * 5-14 1-2 2-4 0 3 3 3 13 2 4 1 0 3614 BOWMAN, Miaca * 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 2 2 4 0 1 1 0 1 2624 BRONSON, Valerie * 6-11 4-8 0-2 4 7 11 1 16 1 2 0 3 3130 PHILLIPS, Hannah * 3-8 0-1 3-3 1 3 4 3 9 3 4 1 1 2940 DUERK, Brittany * 2-6 0-0 4-4 2 4 6 0 8 0 1 0 0 2902 BOWERS, Anna 5-9 1-2 4-4 1 1 2 2 15 1 0 0 2 2410 NELSON, Haley 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 322 SMITH, O'Neisha 2-4 0-0 5-6 1 4 5 3 9 1 4 2 0 1534 FAULKNER, Morgan 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 242 REECE, Jess 0-3 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 5
Team 5 1 6Totals 23-58 6-15 18-23 14 26 40 19 70 9 18 4 7 200
FG % 1st Half: 7-27 25.9%3FG % 1st Half: 3-8 37.5%
FT % 1st Half: 7-10 70.0%
2nd half: 16-31 51.6%2nd half: 3-7 42.9%2nd half: 11-13 84.6%
Game: 23-58 39.7%Game: 6-15 40.0%Game: 18-23 78.3%
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## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min02 WILLIAMS, Briana * 6-19 3-9 3-4 0 0 0 3 18 3 3 1 1 3205 SMITH, Sharmesia * 1-2 0-0 4-6 1 1 2 4 6 0 2 1 1 2222 BOYKIN, Sharnea * 2-5 1-2 0-2 0 3 3 2 5 4 3 0 3 3923 HAZEL, Brittnee * 8-11 0-0 1-2 4 4 8 3 17 0 2 1 3 2930 CARTER, Kourtney * 2-4 0-0 2-2 2 4 6 1 6 1 0 0 0 1710 BARNES, Ariel 2-5 0-2 0-0 1 1 2 2 4 1 0 0 1 1811 CLANTON, Rebecca 1-3 1-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 614 PHILLIPS, Alex 4-12 0-0 0-2 3 6 9 5 8 1 2 3 0 2524 BLAKNEY, Keema 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 131 CHATMON, Amber 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 11
Team 1 2 3 1Totals 26-62 5-16 10-18 13 23 36 20 67 11 16 6 10 200
FG % 1st Half: 14-34 41.2%3FG % 1st Half: 3-8 37.5%
FT % 1st Half: 2-2 100.0
2nd half: 12-28 42.9%2nd half: 2-8 25.0%2nd half: 8-16 50.0%
Game: 26-62 41.9%Game: 5-16 31.3%Game: 10-18 55.6%
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Officials: Doug Cloud, Sonny Scyphers, Jill PooleTechnical fouls: Lipscomb-None. Mercer-None.Attendance: 1052
Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalLipscomb 24 46 70Mercer 33 34 67
In Off 2nd FastPoints Paint T/O Chance Break BenchLIP 26 20 13 4 24MER 28 25 19 6 15
Last FG - LIP 2nd-00:16, MER 2nd-01:06.Largest lead - LIP by 3 2nd-00:16, MER by 11 1st-02:06.
Score tied - 4 times.Lead changed - 10 times.
MACON, Ga. - Freshmen Briana Williams and Brittnee Hazel com-bined for 35 of Mercer’s 67 points as the Bears suffered a 70-67 defeat at the hands of Lipscomb on Saturday afternoon at the University Center. The loss marked Mercer’s final contest of the season and dropped the Bears to 2-27 (2-18 A-Sun). Lipscomb wrapped up its regular season at 9-20 (6-14 A-Sun). Williams led all scorers with 18 points while Hazel chipped in 17 of her own. Hazel also added eight rebounds and three steals in the losing effort. The final 7:08 of play featured five lead changes and three tie scores as the teams exchanged blows. With just over a minute left, a layup by Hazel gave the hosts a one point edge (67-66) and ignited the University Center crowd. On Lipscomb’s next possession Anna Bowers was fouled and drained two free throws to move the visitors back in front.
Mercer had the opportunity to take the lead multiple times in the final minute, but missed each of its final three field goal at-tempts. Mercer outscored Lipscomb in both points off turnovers (25-20) and second chance points (19-13).
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WINS1. Peggy Collins 1332. Ed Nixon 1153. Billy Holmes 764. Jane Fontaine 575. Lea Henry 556. Brenda Welch-Nichols 517. Janell Jones 358. Sharon Baldwin 169. Sybil Blalock 510. Susie Gardner 2
WINNING PERCENTAGE1. Peggy Collins .8012. Jane Fontaine .6333. Sharon Baldwin .5524. Lea Henry .5005. Brenda Welch-Nichols .4516. Ed Nixon .4097. Billy Holmes .3928. Janell Jones .3809. Sybil Blalock .16710. Susie Gardner .069
SEASONS1. Ed Nixon 102. Peggy Collins 7Billy Holmes 74. Lea Henry 4Brenda Welch-Nichols 46. Jane Fontaine 37. Janell Jones 38. Sharon Baldwin 18. Sybil Blalock 18. Susie Gardner 1
GAMES1. Ed Nixon 2812. Billy Holmes 1943. Peggy Collins 1664. Brenda Welch-Nichols 1135. Lea Henry 1106. Jane Fontaine 907. Janell Jones 918. Sybil Blalock 309. Sharon Baldwin 299. Susie Gardner 29
Year Overall Conf. Coach1970-71 3-5 N/A Peggy Collins1971-72 21-1 7-1 Peggy Collins1972-73 19-4 N/A Peggy Collins1973-74 24-2 N/A Peggy Collins1974-75 23-6 N/A Peggy Collins1975-76 24-6 N/A Peggy Collins1976-77 19-9 N/A Peggy Collins1977-78 6-17 N/A Jane Fontaine1978-79 22-10 3-3 Jane Fontaine1979-80 29-6 13-1 Jane Fontaine1980-81 15-12 5-7 Ed Nixon1981-82 16-13 2-2 Ed Nixon1982-83 15-12 N/A Ed Nixon1983-84 14-17 N/A Ed Nixon1984-85 24-7 N/A Ed Nixon1985-86 7-21 3-7 Ed Nixon1986-87 3-24 1-9 Ed Nixon
Year Overall Conf. Coach1987-88 4-22 2-10 Ed Nixon1988-89 13-15 7-5 Ed Nixon1989-90 5-23 2-10 Ed Nixon1990-91 18-9 10-2 Lea Henry1991-92 20-8 10-2 Lea Henry1992-93 11-18 4-8 Lea Henry1993-94 6-20 1-11 Lea Henry1994-95 6-20 2-14 Billy Holmes1995-96 16-11 9-7 Billy Holmes1996-97 16-14 8-8 Billy Holmes1997-98 9-18 7-9 Billy Holmes1998-99 9-18 5-11 Billy Holmes1999-00 14-14 9-9 Billy Holmes2000-01 6-23 2-16 Billy Holmes2001-02 16-13 12-8 Sharon Baldwin2002-03 12-16 10-6 Brenda Nichols2003-04 13-15 11-9 Brenda Nichols
Year Overall Conf. Coach2004-05 12-16 10-10 Brenda Nichols2005-06 14-15 10-10 Brenda Nichols2006-07 5-25 4-14 Sybil Blalock2007-08 4-26 1-15 Janell Jones2008-09 17-14 12-8 Janell Jones2009-10 14-16 11-9 Janell Jones2010-11 2-27 2-18 Susie Gardner
Note: Mercer played the 1971-72 season as a member of the Southern Women’s Athletic Conference before joining the Georgia AIAW for the 1972-73 season. The Bears played in the GAIAW through the 1981-82 season before competing as an independent until 1985-86 when Mercer became a charter member of the New South Women’s Athletic Conference. The NSWAC merged with the Trans-America Athletic Conference in July 1991, which changed its name to the Atlantic Sun Conference in July 2001.
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MERCER LEGENDS A list of legendary players at Mercer begins with Andrea Congreaves. Congreaves re-wrote the Mercer record book during her dazzling four-year career. She was a three-time Conference Player of the Year, and a member of the 1993 Kodak All-America team. She is the all-timeleader in points, field goals and field goal percentage. She is sec-ond in free throws made, blocked shots, three-pointers made and attempted, third in rebounds and rebounding average. She led the Bears to back-to-back conference champion-ships in 1990-1991 and 1991-1992. She led the nation in scoring in 1991-92 (33.0 ppg) and 1992-93 (31.0 ppg). Congreaves’ incredible season also included a field goal percentage of .633, 11.6 rebounds per game and 77 three-point field goals made on 185 attempts for a .416 percentage. Congreaves went on to play four seasons in the WNBA after her Mercer career, spending two seasons with the Charlotte Sting and two seasons with the Orlando Miracle. She is also the
only Bear to have herjersey retired, as she was honored with a ceremony in 1993. Vivian Humphrey is Mercer’s second all-time leading scorer with 2,284 points during her career between 1977-81. She held the top spot on the scoring list until Congreaves claimed the throne. Humphrey ranks second all-time in field goals made (925), and first in field goals attempted (2,125) as well as free throws made, edging out Congreaves with a career total of 434. Humphrey led the Bears during one of the most success-ful periods in the program’s history. During the 1978-79 season, the Bears won 22 games with just 10 losses under coach Jane Fontaine and went on to win the GAIAW state championship. After that season, the Bears came back strong to defend their title. The team posted a program-high 29 wins during the 1979-80 campaign. The Bears rolled through the GAIAW Tour-nament, and into the Region III tournament. The Bears hosted Texas in the AIAW National Tournament. The 81-80 loss ended Mercer’s season, but not before adding another title, and a 12-
game win streak before the loss to Texas. That season also marked the beginning of another Mer-cer legend, Emma Mumphrey. She finished her career as the third member of the 2,000-point club with 2,098. Mumphrey is second in field goal percentage, finishing her career with 859 made on 1,524 attempts, a .564 shooting percentage, a mark that stood until the 1992-93 season. Vivian Humphrey and Emma Mumphrey made a power-ful combination, but they were not the first “Dynamic Duo” to
wear the Orange and Black. From 1971-75, Myrel Huskey and Sybil Blalock formed a scoring force that helped Mercer to the most dominant four-year run in the program’s history. Huskey (1,867) and Blalock (1,856) rank fourth and fifth respectively on the scoring list, and were the first players to record 1,000 points in their career. Under head coach Peggy Col-lins, the Bears went87-13, a .870 winning percentage. Myrel Huskey held the top spot on Mercer’s all-time scoring list for less than a decade, when Vivian Humphrey sur-passed her career total, but her name still remains near the top in every major offensive category. Sybil Blalock, former Mercer head coach and current SWA, has achieved many accolades that are still remembered throughout the Mercer record books. She was honored as a mem-ber of the WNIT All-America Team in 1975. Cindy Brogdon played only two seasons for Mercer, but she made an impact in her time here. She averaged 30.1 points per game for each season, the third highest total in school history. Brogdon finished with 1,746 points, placing her sixth on the scoring list. But her two individual seasons of 902 points in 1975-76 and 844 points in 1976-77 stood as the best single seasons until Congreaves’ remarkable 1991-92 season. After her Mercer career she played for the 1976 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team in Montreal. Brogdon aver-aged 5.8 points and 2.0 rebounds, helping the American squad bring home a silver medal.
Andrea Congreaves is the only player to be named Atlantic Sun Player of the Year three times. She also earned a spot on all-conference team each of her four years at Mercer.
Myrel Huskey was Mercer’s first player to score 1,000 ca-reer points and currently ranks fourth with 1,867 points.
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CHAMPIONSHIP TRADITION Mercer women’s basketball began play in 1970 and it didn’t take long for the program to find success. In just its second year of existence, the Bears finished with a 21-1 record in 1971-72 and claimed the regular-season and tournament titles in the Southern Women’s Athletic Conference. The Bears went on a run of six-straight winning seasons under their first head coach, Peggy Collins, who is Mercer’s all-time winningest coach with 133 wins and has an .801 winning percentage. After a one season stumble in 1977-78 under new coach Jane Fontaine, the Bears rebounded quickly winning 51 games in the next two seasons under Fon-taine. In 1978-79, under the direction of Fontaine, the Bears won the GAIAW state championship. That team was led by one of the legends of Mercer women’s basketball, Vivian Humphrey. Humphrey is the second leading scorer in Mercer history, and is one of three members of the exclu-sive 2,000-point club. Charlotte Nicholson was finishing up her brilliant career with 1,256 points, 11th in the Mercer record books. Kathy Single-tary, eighth on Mercer’s all-time scoring list, was in her first year with the Bears. Mercer went 22-10 that season, notching victories over Georgia, Georgia Southern, Florida State, Florida, Ole Miss and Auburn. The Bears defeated Valdosta State for the GAIWA state title, but would lose to them in the third round of the Region IIITournament. The Bears kept right on rolling during the 1979-80 season, set-ting a school record with 29 wins. Humphrey returned to lead the Bears along with Singleton. That season saw the emergence of another future legend of Mercer, Emma Mumphrey. Mumphrey would finish her career with 2,098 points, third on Mercer’s all-time list. That Mercer team came out of the blocks on fire, ripping off seven wins in a row. The Bears had a one game stumble at Mississippi Col-lege, then notched three more wins over Auburn, Stetson and Pittsburgh. The Bears suffered back-to-back losses only once the entire season, against Clemson and Ole Miss. They went on a tear to end the season and went into the GAIAW Tournament having won 12 in a row, the third-longest win streak in the program’s history. Mercer’s tournament run consisted of wins over Valdosta State and Georgia Southern to win the GAIAW State Title, before moving on to the Region III tournament in Cleveland, Miss. Mercer swept the Region III tournament with wins over South Alabama, Florida State and Georgia Southern. This put the Bears at home hosting Texas in the AIAW National Tournament, after a tight game, the Longhorns prevailed 81-80 ending Mercer’s season, but the success of the 1979-1980 season still remains. Mercer went through some rebuilding after that magical season, but the success returned to Porter Gym for the 1984-85 season. The Bears were led by the senior leadership of Anita Meadows. She finished her ca-reer with a total of 1,088 points, which is 15th all-time for the Bears. Throw on top of that the strong play of freshmen and eventual 1,000-point club member Dawn Jackson (1,120 points, 14th all-time). Their 24 wins equaled the second highest total in school history. They compiled a 14-game win streak, a mark only be topped by the remarkable 19-0 start for the 1971-72 squad. This team found national success on a level the program had never seen before, reaching the NCAA Division II Tournament and continuing their run of great play. A victory over North Alabama clinched the NCAA South Championship, followed by a victory over Quinnipiac in Hamden, Conn., in the NCAA Quarterfinals put the Bears into the Final Four in Springfield, Mass. Central Missouri squared off against the Bears and their 14-consecutive wins, but Central Missouri prevailed 82-79.
Mercer’s most decorated player brought home the next two championship banners. Andrea Congreaves patrolled the hardwood of Porter Gym from 1989-1993, and filled up the stat sheets with 2,796 points, 1,107 field goals made including 153 3-pointers, 429 free throws made and 1,141 rebounds. She was supported by Stephany Raines during the two champi-onship seasons; Raines is by no surprise, the all-time leader in assists with 851. Mercer opened its 1990-91 season against perennial powerhouse
Old Dominion, on the road, under the guidance of first year head coach Lea Henry. The Bears went into ODU and walked out victorious and carried that momentum to a 4-0 start. After the fast start, the Bears lost two in a row for the only time during their title run. The Bears finished 1990-91 with an 18-9 overall record, and a 10-2 conference record. Congreaves led the nation in scoring average that season, with 33 points per contest. The Bears lost to Florida A&M in the conference tournament, ending their season, but not before the first New South Women’s Athletic Conference banner in program history adorned the rafters of Porter Gym. The 1991-92 Bears started slowly by dropping the first two games to Tennessee State and South Florida. After drawing back to .500 with consecutive wins over Marist and UCF, the Bears fell to 2-4 after two straight losses to Georgia and College of Charleston. Then things started clicking. The Bears ran off nine straight victories, a loss to Southeastern Louisiana slowed the roll, but it did not stop it. Mercer reeled off eight more wins, then traded consecutive losses to Florida International and Florida Atlantic with consecutive wins over Georgia State and Florida A&M. Mercer clinched a share of the regular season title yet again, this time sharing with Florida International as both finished 10-2. The Bears fin-ished 20-8 that season, Andrea Congreaves led the NCAA in scoring once again, averaging 31.0 points. She won her second Conference Player of the Year award, and set the stage for her selection to the Kodak All-America team in 1993.
The 1985 team that reached the Division II Final Four gave Mercer is first appearance in a national tournament since the
1980 squad played int he AIAW National Tournament.
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RECORD BOOK1,000 POINT SCORERS
Points Scored - Career1. 2,796 Andrea Congreaves 1989-932. 2,284 Vivian Humphrey 1977-813. 2,098 Emma Mumphrey 1979-834. 1,867 Myrel Huskey 1971-755. 1,856 Sybil Blalock 1971-756. 1,746 Cindy Brogdon 1975-777. 1,402 Lashon Brown 1992-968. 1,389 Kathy Singletary 1978-819. 1,373 Caroline Nicholson 1983-8710. 1,287 Christen Edwards 1995-9911. 1,256 Charlotte Nicholson 1975-7912. 1,208 LaToya Jackson 2007-1013. 1,146 Stephany Raines 1988-9214. 1,135 Christy Cogley 1993-9715. 1,120 Dawn Jackson 1985-8916. 1,088 Anita Meadows 1981-8517. 1,060 Carrie Harper 1995-9918. 1,049 Tracy Henry 1998-0219. 1,016 Sarah Russell 2003-0820. 1,002 April Dyer 1999-0321. 1,000 Laura Shamp 1981-85
Points Scored - Single-Season1. 925 Andrea Congreaves 1991-922. 902 Cindy Brogdon 1975-763. 844 Cindy Brogdon 1976-774. 805 Andrea Congreaves 1992-935. 667 Vivian Humphrey 1980-816. 662 Andrea Congreaves 1990-917. 631 Vivian Humphrey 1978-778. 613 Kathy Singletary 1979-80
9. 594 Kerstin Skagius 1988-8910. 593 Myrel Huskey 1974-75 Points Scored - Single Game51 - Cindy Brogdon, vs. Pittsburgh, 12/17/197651 - Andrea Congreaves, vs. FAMU 1/11/199251 - Andrea Congreaves, vs. FAMU, 2/6/1992
Scoring Average - Career1. 30.1 Cindy Brogdon 1975-772. 25.9 Andrea Congreaves 1989-933. 19.7 Vivian Humphrey 1977-814. 18.9 Sybil Blalock 1971-754. 18.9 Myrel Huskey 1971-756. 18.2 Emma Mumphrey 1979-837. 18.0 Briana Williams 2010-present8. 15.4 Kathy Singletary 1978-819. 14.1 Courtney Ford 2008-1010. 13.3 Christen Edwards 1995-9910. 13.3 Caroline Nicholson 1983-87
Scoring Average - Season1. *33.0 Andrea Congreaves 1991-922. *31.0 Andrea Congreaves 1992-933. 30.1 Cindy Brogdon 1976-773. 30.1 Cindy Brogdon 1975-765. 24.7 Vivian Humphrey 1980-816. 24.5 Andrea Congreaves 1990-917. 22.0 Dawn Jackson 1987-888. 21.9 Sybil Blalock 1972-739. 21.8 Emma Mumphrey 1982-8310. 21.2 Kerstin Skagius 1988-89* National Scoring Leader
Points Scored - Team Single Season3,139 (35 games), 1979-80
Points Per Game - Team Average89.5 (35 games), 1979-80
FIELD GOALSField Goals Made - Career1. 1,107 Andrea Congreaves 1989-932. 925 Vivian Humphrey 1977-813. 859 Emma Mumphrey 1979-834. 809 Myrel Huskey 1971-755. 806 Sybil Blalock 1971-756. 683 Cindy Brogdon 1975-777. 606 Kathy Singletary 1978-818. 542 Lashon Brown 1992-969. 520 Caroline Nicholson 1983-8710. 485 Charlotte Nicholson 1975-79
Field Goals Attempted - Career1. 2,125 Vivian Humphrey, 1977-812. 1,910 Andrea Congreaves, 1989-933. 1,780 Myrel Huskey, 1971-754. 1,524 Emma Mumphrey, 1979-835. 1,510 Sybil Blalock, 1971-75
6. 1,394 Cindy Brogdon, 1975-777. 1,373 Lashon Brown, 1992-968. 1,196 Charlotte Nicholson, 1975-799. 1,127 Kathy Singletary, 1978-8110. 1,119 Christen Edwards, 1995-99
Field Goal Percentage - Career1. .580 Andrea Congreaves, 1989-932. .564 Emma Mumphrey, 1979-833. .538 Kathy Singletary, 1978-814. .534 Sybil Blalock, 1971-755. .514 Laura Shamp, 1981-856. .496 Caroline Nicholson, 1983-877. .490 Cindy Brogdon, 1975-778. .469 Christy Cogley, 1993-978. .469 Brittnee Hazel 2010-present10. .463 April Dyer, 1999-03
Field Goals Made - Season1. 353 Andrea Congreaves 1991-922. 348 Cindy Brogdon 1975-763. 335 Cindy Brogdon 1976-774. 302 Andrea Congreaves 1992-935. 281 Andrea Congreaves 1990-916. 272 Myrel Huskey, 1974-757. 271 Vivian Humphrey, 1980-818. 270 Kathy Singletary, 1979-809. 267 Vivian Humphrey, 1978-7910. 257 Sybil Blalock, 1974-75
Field Goals Attempted - Season1. 704 Cindy Brogdon, 1975-762. 690 Cindy Brogdon, 1976-773. 661 Myrel Huskey, 1974-754. 627 Vivian Humphrey, 1978-795. 606 Andrea Congreaves, 1991-926. 598 Vivian Humphrey, 1980-817. 552 Sybil Blalock, 1974-758. 550 Andrea Congreaves, 1992-939. 531 Briana Williams 2010-1110. 521 Vivian Humphrey, 1980-81
Field Goal Percentage - Season1. .670 Dee Hazel, 1976-772. .633 Andrea Congreaves, 1990-913. .625 Emma Mumphrey, 1979-804. .618 Sybil Blalock, 1972-735. .583 Andrea Congreaves, 1991-926. .573 Sybil Blalock, 1973-747. .565 Sharmesia Smith 2009-108. .563 Kerstin Skagius, 1988-899. .558 Kathy Singletary, 1979-8010. .552 Andrea Congreaves, 1989-90
Field Goals Made - Team Single Season1,309 (35 games), 1979-80
Field Goals Made - Single Game22, Myrel Huskey, Jan. 11, 1975
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ALL-TIME RECORDSTHREE-POINT SHOTS
Three-Point Field Goals Made - Career1. 216 LaToya Jackson 2007-102. 159 Jessica Miller 2001-053. 158 Christen Edwards 1995-994. 153 Andrea Congreaves 1989-935. 118 Karen Hickman 2002-066. 116 Jenny Sessor 1996-007. 104 Jo Shaw 1999-038. 102 Sheryl Layman 1991-959. 87 Carrie Harper 1995-9910. 79 Chrissy Hargis 1988-90
Three-Point Field Goals Attempted - Career1. 621 LaToya Jackson 2007-102. 471 Jessica Miller 2001-053. 452 Christen Edwards 1995-994. 418 Andrea Congreaves 1989-935. 349 Jo Shaw 1999-036. 347 Jenny Sessor 1996-007. 332 Sheryl Layman 1991-958. 328 Karen Hickman 2002-069. 278 Carrie Harper 1995-9910. 248 Chrissy Hargis 1988-90
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage - Career1. .417 Christie Agee 1991-922. .397 Kendra Grant 2009-113. .393 Jaana Sintonen 1990-914. .385 Gloria Richardson 1989-915. .366 Andrea Congreaves 1989-936. .360 Karen Hickman 2002-067. .350 Christen Edwards 1995-99 .350 LaToya Jackson 2007-109. .337 Jessica Miller 2001-0510. .334 Jenny Sessor 1996-00
Three-Point Field Goals Made - Season1. 77 Andrea Congreaves, 1991-922. 72 Jessica Miller, 2004-053. 69 LaToya Jackson 2009-104. 63 Briana Williams 2010-115. 59 Chrissy Hargis, 1988-896. 58 Christie Agee, 1991-927. 56 Jessica Miller, 2003-048. 55 Jaana Sintonen, 1990-919. 54 Christen Edwards, 1996-9710. 54 Karen Hickman, 2004-05
Three-Point Field Goals Attempted - Season1. 220 LaToya Jackson 2009-102. 211 Briana Williams 2010-113. 201 Jessica Miller, 2004-054. 194 LaToya Jackson 2008-095. 185 Andrea Congreaves, 1991-926. 169 Jessica Miller, 2003-047. 159 Chrissy Hargis, 1988-898. 158 Andrea Congreaves, 1992-939. 153 Courtney Hall, 2005-0610. 152 Christen Edwards, 1996-97
Three-Point Field Goal Percentage - Season1. .417 Christie Agee 1991-922. .416 Andrea Congreaves 1991-923. .415 Gloria Richardson 1990-914. .400 Jo Shaw 2002-035. .393 Jaana Sintonen 1990-916. .381 Sheryl Layman 1993-947. .377 LaToya Jackson 2007-088. .373 Kendra Grant 2010-119. .372 Jenny Sessor 1998-9910. .371 Chrissy Hargis 1988-89
FREE THROWSFree Throws Made - Career1. 434 Vivian Humphrey 1977-812. 429 Andrea Congreaves 1989-933. 380 Cindy Brogdon 1975-774. 380 Emma Mumphrey, 1979-835. 333 Caroline Nicholson, 1983-876. 315 Lashon Brown, 1992-967 280 LaToya Jackson 2007-108. 286 Charlotte Nicholson, 1975-799. 273 Christy Cogley, 1993-9710. 267 Stephany Raines, 1988-92
Free Throws Attempted - Career1. 581 Emma Mumphrey 1979-832. 572 Vivian Humphrey 1977-813. 570 Andrea Congreaves 1989-934. 511 Caroline Nicholson 1983-875. 463 Cindy Brogdon 1975-776. 460 Lashon Brown 1992-967. 447 Linda Callahan 1971-758. 417 Myrel Huskey 1971-75
9. 416 Charlotte Nicholson 1975-7910. 415 Stephany Raines 1988-92
Free Throw Percentage - Career1. .821 Cindy Brogdon, 1975-772. .820 LaToya Jackson 2007-103. .770 Christen Edwards 1995-994. .759 Vivian Humphrey 1977-815. .753 Andrea Congreaves 1989-936. .732 Jenny Sessor 1996-007. .689 Anita Meadows 1981-858. .688 Charlotte Nicholson 1975-799. .685 Lashon Brown 1992-969. .685 Briana Williams 2010-present10. .682 Sybil Blalock 1971-75
Free Throws Made - Season1. 206 Cindy Brogdon 1975-762. 174 Cindy Brogdon 1976-773. 150 Andrea Congreaves 1992-934. 143 Caroline Nicholson 1985-865. 142 Andrea Congreaves 1991-926. 130 Kerstin Skagius 1988-896. 130 Emma Mumphrey 1982-838. 125 Vivian Humphrey 1980-819. 111 Lashon Brown 1993-9410. 109 Laura Shamp 1981-8210. 109 Vivian Humphrey 1979-80
Free Throws Attempted - Season1. 247 Cindy Brogdon 1975-762. 216 Cindy Brogdon 1976-773. 205 Caroline Nicholson 1985-864. 198 Andrea Congreaves 1991-925. 194 Kerstin Skagius 1988-896. 188 Laura Shamp 1984-857. 186 Emma Mumphrey 1982-838. 180 Andrea Congreaves 1992-939. 172 Linda Callahan 1973-7410. 170 Vivian Humphrey 1980-81
Free Throw Percentage - Season1. .902 Amanda Parker 2002-032. .848 LaToya Jackson 2008-093. .834 Cindy Brogdon 1975-764. .833 Andrea Congreaves 1992-935. .820 LaToya Jackson 2007-086. .813 Vivian Humphrey 1979-807. .806 Cindy Brogdon 1976-778 .792 Lacy Ramon 2009-109. .788 Christen Edwards 1997-98 .788 Christen Edwards 1998-9910. .780 LaToya Jackson 2009-10
Free Throws Made - Single Season206, Cindy Brogdon, 1975-76
Free Throws Made - Single Game16, Laura Sharp, vs. Georgia College, 12/1/198416, Andrea Congreaves, vs. Charlotte, 1/2/1993
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Free Throws Made - Team Single Game38, vs. Florida Atlantic, Mar. 8, 2001
REBOUNDINGRebounds - Career1. 1,355 Emma Mumphrey 1979-832. 1,228 Linda Callahan 1971-753. 1,141 Andrea Congreaves 1989-934. 1,068 Charlotte Nicholson 1975-795. 899 Kathy Singletary 1978-816. 779 Tracy Henry 1998-027. 736 Kate Bosma 1993-978. 705 Vivian Humphrey 1977-819. 686 Laura Shamp 1981-8510. 609 Christy Cogley 1993-97
Rebounds - Season1. 413 Emma Mumphrey, 1979-802. 391 Charlotte Nicholson, 1975-763. 359 Laura Shamp, 1984-854. 348 Linda Callahan, 1974-755. 347 Kathy Singletary, 1978-796. 339 Linda Callahan, 1973-747. 338 Kathy Singletary, 1979-807. 338 Sandra Andrews, 1984-859. 330 Linda Callahan, 1971-729. 330 Emma Mumphrey, 1982-83
Rebounds - Single Game31, Linda Callahan, vs. Georgia Southern, 2/19/1975
Rebounds Per Game - Career1. 12.9 Linda Callahan 1971-752. 11.8 Emma Mumphrey 1979-833. 10.6 Andrea Congreaves 1989-934. 10.4 Cindy Brogdon 1975-775. 10.0 Kathy Singletary 1978-816. 9.5 Charlotte Nicholson 1975-797. 7.2 Kate Bosma 1993-978. 7.1 Tracy Henry 1998-029. 7.1 Sandra Andrews 1982-8510. 6.9 Courtney Ford 2008-10
Rebounds Per Game - Season1. 15.0 Linda Callahan 1971-722. 13.6 Linda Callahan 1973-743. 13.4 Linda Callahan 1974-754. 13.0 Charlotte Nicholson 1975-765. 12.7 Emma Mumphrey 1982-836. 11.8 Emma Mumphrey 1979-806. 11.8 Emma Mumphrey 1980-818. 11.6 Laura Shamp 1984-858. 11.6 Andrea Congreaves 1991-9210. 11.1 Kerstin Skagius 1988-89
Rebounds - Team Single Season1,631 (35 games), 1979-80
BLOCKED SHOTS
Blocked Shots - Career1. 184 Tanya Kessenich 2002-062. 83 Andrea Congreaves 1989-933. 68 Christy Cogley 1993-974. 61 Alex Phillips 2009-present4. 55 Zsaquez Flucker 2004-065. 49 Carmen Robinson 1996-006. 47 Jessica Miller 2001-047. 45 Kate Bosma 1993-978. 44 Kerstin Skagius 1988-899. 41 Brittnee Hazel 2010-present9. 39 Jo Jo Carter 2000-0410. 38 Tracy Henry 1998-02
Blocked Shots - Single Season1. 66 Tanya Kessenich 2004-052. 44 Kerstin Skagius 1988-893. 43 Alex Phillips 2010-113. 42 Jessica Miller 2004-055. 41 Tanya Kessenich 2002-035. 41 Brittnee Hazel 2010-117. 40 Jessica Miller 2003-048. 39 Tanya Kessenich 2003-049. 38 Tanya Kessenich 2003-0410. 36 Andrea Congreaves 1989-90
ASSISTSAssists - Career1. 851 Stephany Raines 1988-922. 614 Rhonda Griffin 1985-893. 542 Sally Skeldon 2003-074. 422 Caroline Nicholson 1983-875. 311 Tiffany Howard 1996-006. 310 Edna Massey 1978-827. 307 Lashon Brown 1992-968. 280 Vivian Humphrey 1977-819. 277 LaToya Jackson 2007-1010. 259 Jo Jo Carter 2000-04
Assists - Single Season1. 366 Rhonda Griffin 1986-872. 250 Stephany Raines 1988-893. 223 Stephany Raines 1991-924. 212 Stephany Raines 1990-915. 203 Caroline Nicholson 1985-866. 179 Sally Skeldon 2005-067. 169 Sharnea Boykin 2010-118. 168 Stephany Raines 1989-909. 139 Rhonda Griffin 1987-8810. 138 Edna Massey 1980-81
Assists - Single Game18, Stephany Raines, Jan. 18, 1989
Assists - Team Single Season598 (35 games), 1979-80
STEALSSteals - Career1. 252 Stephany Raines 1988-922. 230 Tracy Henry 1998-023. 218 Sally Skeldon 2003-074. 217 Christy Cogley 1993-975. 206 Andrea Congreaves 1989-936. 168 Jo Jo Carter 2000-047. 161 Tiffany Howard 1996-008. 159 Rhonda Owens 2003-079. 154 Jessica Miller 2001-0510. 150 Courtney Ford 2008-10
Steals - Single Season1. 98 Courtney Ford 2009-102. 83 Jessica Miller 2004-053. 81 Christy Cogley 1996-974. 78 Rhonda Owens 2006-075. 74 Tracy Henry 1999-006. 71 Tracy Henry 2000-017. 71 Sally Skeldon 2005-068. 71 Sally Skeldon 2006-079. 69 Stephany Raines 1989-9010. 67 Lee Lee Cannon 2002-03
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Name SeasonAndrea Congreaves 1992-93Andrea Congreaves 1991-92Andrea Congreaves 1990-91
Newcomer of the YearName SeasonJaana Sintonen 1990-91
Freshman of the YearName SeasonBriana Williams 2010-11
Coach of the YearName SeasonSharon Baldwin 2002-03Lea Henry 1991-92Lea Henry 1990-91Ed Nixon 1988-89
First Team All-ConferenceName SeasonCourtney Ford 2009-10Tracy Henry 2001-02Christen Edwards 1998-99Lashon Brown 1993-94Andrea Congreaves 1992-93Andrea Congreaves 1991-92Andrea Congreaves 1990-91Jaana Sintonen 1990-91Kerstin Skagius 1988-89Caroline Nicholson 1986-87Caroline Nicholson 1985-86
Second Team All-ConferenceName SeasonBriana Williams 2010-11LaToya Jackson 2009-10LaToya Jackson 2008-09Dominique Chism 2008-09Sarah Russell 2005-06Jessica Miller 2003-04Christy Cogley 1996-97Lashon Brown 1994-95Stephany Raines 1991-92Andrea Congreaves 1989-90Dawn Jackson 1987-88
Third Team All-ConferenceName SeasonTracy Henry 1999-00Carrie Harper 1997-98
All-Freshman TeamName SeasonBriana Williams 2010-11Sarah Russell 2003-04
All-Academic TeamName YearAriel Barnes 2010-11Keema Blakney 2010-11Kourtney Carter 2010-11Amber Chatmon 2010-11Rebecca Clanton 2010-11Kendra Grant 2010-11Briana Williams 2010-11Amber Chatmon 2009-10Kendra Grant 2009-10Samoana Ingram 2009-10Kara Powell 2009-10Lacy Ramon 2009-10Holly Bawden 2008-09
Dominique Chism 2008-09Courtney Ford 2008-09LaToya Jackson 2008-09Nicole Leonard 2008-09Megan Lewis 2008-09Neicey Lewis 2008-09Lindsey Lowrie 2008-09Eryka Menzies 2008-09Karalyn Powell 2008-09Erin Keller 2007-08Nicole Leonard 2007-08Sarah Russell 2007-08Chereese Bedingfield 2006-07Megan delaRosa 2006-07Erin Keller 2006-07Nicole Leonard 2006-07Megan Lewis 2006-07TaShera Lewis 2006-07LeShonda Lillard 2006-07Chereese Bedingfield 2005-06Rosanna Davis 2005-06Megan delaRosa 2005-06Zsaquez Flucker 2005-06Courtney Hall 2005-06Karen Hickman 2005-06Erin Keller 2005-06Tanya Kessenich 2005-06Megan Lewis 2005-06Chelsea Seabron 2005-06Zsaquez Flucker 2004-05Karen Hickman 2004-05Erin Keller 2004-05Tanya Kessenich 2004-05Karen Hickman 2003-04Tanya Kessenich 2003-04Jessica Miller 2003-04Tanya Kessenich 2002-03Tracy Henry 2001-02Courtney Johnston 2001-02Leah Nelson 2001-02Jo Shaw 2001-02Megan Fannon 2000-01Leah Nelson 2000-01Margaret Leigh Cullen 1999-00Lauri Gahafer 1999-00Tiffany Howard 1999-00Leah Nelson 1999-00Allison Carwile 1998-99Margaret Leigh Cullen 1998-99Carrie Harper 1998-99Alicia Mangrum 1998-99Allison Carwile 1997-98Alicia Mangrum 1997-98Jenny Sessor 1997-98Kate Bosma 1996-97Allison Carwile 1996-97Christy Cogley 1996-97Christen Edwards 1996-97Carrie Harper 1996-97Karina Lasik 1996-97Alicia Mangrum 1996-97Jenny Sessor 1996-97Kate Bosma 1995-96Allison Carwile 1995-96Christy Cogley 1995-96Michelle Davis 1995-96Nichole Dixon 1995-96April Gresham 1995-96Alicia Mangrum 1995-96LeAnna Wilder 1995-96Kate Bosma 1994-95Christy Cogley 1994-95April Gresham 1994-95Lendy Johnson 1994-95Kate Bosma 1993-94Christy Cogley 1993-94April Gresham 1993-94Lendy Johnson 1993-94Stacey Laing 1993-94Hayden Whitehurst 1993-94Tonya Whiddon 1991-92
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-1-Ry’van Buchanan 2011-present
- 2 -Pat Redmond 1971-72Briana Williams 2010-present
- 3 -*Laura Shamp 1981-85Jeanie Smith 1986-88Kerstin Skagius 1988-89Andrea Congreaves* 1989-93
- 4 -Susan Johnson 1972-73Dawn Baxley 1973-74Cathy Roland 1976-77Alicia Williams 2011-present
- 5 -Caroline Nicholson 1983-87Nichole Dixon 1995-97Claire Tucker 2007-08Natasha Doh 2007-09Sharmesia Smith 2009-present
- 10 -*Pat Redmond 1970-71Beth Secord 1971-72Sybil Blalock* 1972-75Jeanie Smith 1985-86Hayden Whitehurst 1993-94Mia Washington 1998-99Susan Peacock 2000-01Amanda Parker 2001-04TaShera Lewis 2005-09Amber Coleman 2009-2010Ariel Barnes 2010-2011
- 11 -Elaine Jordan 1970-71Valencia Bowling 1979-80Lenora Freeman 1980-81Susan Bargo 1982-83, 1984-87Chrissy Hargis 1988-90Elizabeth Welsh 1990-92Paula Webb 1992-93April Gresham 1993-96Toni Singleton 1996-97Margaret Leigh Cullen 1998-00Jwanda Roberson 2000-02Karen Hickman 2002-06Cristin Seymour 2007-09Kara Powell 2009-2010Rebecca Clanton 2010-2011
Alesha Smith 2011-present
- 12 -B.J. Owens 1970-71Elaine Jordan 1971-72Debra Johnson 1972-74Dawn Baxley 1974-75Sharon McSwain 1976-78Phylis Cubit 1979-80Sandra Andrews 1981-85Kellie Gray 1988-89Kristi Dixon 1989-91Mercedes Wright 1991-93Stacey Laing 1993-94Mercedes Wright 1994-95Christen Edwards 1995-99Britt Stewart 1999-00Jessica Miller 2001-02Chereese Bedingfield 2005-07Neicey Lewis 2008-2010
- 13 -Merita Favors 1970-71Sunnie O’Neal 1979-80Anita Meadows 1981-85Tara Graham 1988-89Cheryl D. Jones 1990-91Stacey Laing 1992-93LeAnna Wilder 1993-96Jenny Sessor 1996-00Jo Jo Carter 2000-04
- 14 -*Elaine Williams 1971-72Lizabeth McDaris 1972-73Diane Beauchamp 1973-75Jan Seay 1975-77Vivian Humphrey* 1977-81Jo Shaw 1999-03Tashina Johnson 2003-04Danielle Beasley 2004-05Courtney Hall 2005-06Porschea Jeffries 2008-09Alex Phillips 2009-2011
- 15 -Frederica Carter 1979-82Alison Davis 1982-83Ronda Barnhill 1983-85Ronda B. Walker 1985-87Christy Cogley 1993-97Erin Jalbert 1998-99Lauri Gahafer 1999-00Britt Stewart 2000-02Jessica Miller 2002-05Megan delaRosa 2005-07LaToya Jackson 2007-08Eryka Menzies 2008-2010Alex Phillips 2011-present
- 20 -Rosa Brown 1970-71
Susan Johnson 1972-74Dawn Davis 1976-77Cathy Roland 1977-78Edna Massey 1978-79Bridgette Colson 1982-84Beverly Parkerson 1986-88Joni Roberts 1988-90Lashon Brown 1992-96Tiffany Howard 1996-01Dana Zimmerman 2001-03Sally Skeldon 2003-07Dominique Chism 2007-09Lindsey Lowrie 2009-2010
- 21 -Kim Averill 1985-86Megan Lewis 2005-09Kendra Grant 2009-present
- 22 -Myrel Huskey 1971-75Rose Jones 1981-86Kali Bogdan 1986-90Wendy Gensheimer 1991-95Otisa Strickland 1995-96Nichole Dixon 1997-01Leah Nelson 2001-03Chinika Jones 2003-04Rhonda Owens 2004-07Shaquita Bell 2007-08LaToya Jackson 2008-2010Sharnea Boykin 2010-present
- 23 -Robbi Pippinger 1979-81Kate Bosma 1993-97Julianne Banks 1997-00Gemma Collins 2000-02Lee Lee Cannon 2002-03Erin Keller 2004-08Lorin Hammer 2008-2010Brittnee Hazel 2010-present
- 24 -Linda Callahan 1971-75Edna Massey 1979-82Sharee Aaron 1982-83Rhonda Griffin 1985-89Jaana Sintonen 1990-91Christie Agee 1991-92Claire Swindle 2005-06Gabrielle Essex 2007-08 Kara Powell 2008-09Keema Blakney 2009-2011Jasmine Blakemore 2011-present
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Hilda Heard 1975-78Lynn Thompson 1978-79Michelle Davis 1995-96Nicole Reeder 1997-98Tracy Henry 1998-02Nyisha Taylor 2003-04Nicole Leonard 2005-09Samoana Ingram 2009-2010
- 30 -Elaine Williams 1970-71Sybil Blalock 1971-72Merita Favors 1972-73Liz Dye 1973-77Debbie Dees 1977-79Angie Hembree 1979-80Risa Turton 1980-81Karen Brown 1982-84Kourtney Carter 2007-2011
- 31 -Vickie Cox 1981-83Courtney Hall 2005-06Karen Dorris 2007-08Courtney Ford 2008-2010
- 32 -Marilyn Allgood 1971-72Ann Mauldin 1972-73Dee Hazel 1976-77Rhonda Sharp 1977-79Cathy Bell 1979-80Diane Graves 1981-84Cheryl Jones 1987-88Lesley Beverly 1988-89Cindy Causey 1989-90Erichea Barnes 2011-present
- 33 -Nona Leathers 1981-83Kim Averill 1986-88Alicia Munroe 1988-89Tonya Whiddon 1989-93Chelsea Seabron 2005-07Shakeda Richie 2007-08Holly Bawden 2008-09Amber Chatmon 2009-2011Precious Bridges 2011-present
- 34 -Merita Favors 1971-72, 1973-74Lynn Thompson 1977-78Cathy Bell 1978-79Jeanette Balsam 1983-85Lisa Philpot 1986-87Sheryl Layman 1991-95Carrie Harper 1995-99Mia Washington 1999-02Rhonda Owens 2003-04Rosanna Davis 2004-07Lacy Ramon 2008-
- 35 -Linda Humphrys 1970-71Emma Mumphery 1979-83
- 40 -Jerita Rollins 1970-71Candy Head 1971-73Kathy Bonner 1973-74Kathleen McIntyre 1976-77Kathy Singletary 1978-79Lisa Foglio 1979-80Carol Smith 1980-83Lynda Archer 1983-84Cheryl Jones 1984-86Donna Braswell 1986-87, 1988-91Lea Simpson 1992-95Michelle Davis 1995-96
- 42 -Ann Mauldin 1972-73Dianne Owens 1973-74Brenda Heard 1977-78Angie Hembree 1978-79
- 43 -Stephany Raines 1988-92
- 44 -Candy Head 1970-71Cindy Brogdon 1975-77Frederica Carter 1978-79Regina Osborne 1981-83Dawn Jackson 1985-89Tammy Surgenor 1989-90Catrena Reid 1992-93LaTonya Sapp 1993-95Lorena Webb 1995-96Karina Lasik 1996-99April Dyer 1999-03Sarah Russell 2004-08Lindsey Lowrie 2008-
- 45 -Beth Secord 1970-71Andrea Fenning 1985-86Glorida Richardson 1988-91Kim Stewart 1992-94LeeAnn Creekmore 1994-95Alicia Mangrum 1995-99Nichole Butler 1999-02Tanya Kessenich 2002-06Teanna Robinson 2011-present
- 50 -Rhonda Sharp 1974-76Cheryl Slater 1977-79
- 51 -Jami Gillis 1979-82Kim Fowler 1985-86Keri Fisher 1987-88Tabitha Bradshaw 2011-present
- 52 -Hilda Heard 1974-75Amber Tootle 1975-76Brenda Heard 1976-77Kelly Miles 1977-78Wanda Peacock 1978-79Anna Shaw 1979-80Glorida Stewart 1980-81Tina Kendrick 1982-86Chiquita Anderson 1986-91Lendy Johnson 1991-95Allison Carwile 1995-99Megan Fannon 2000-01Ramona Wright 2001-03Zsaquez Flucker 2004-07
- 53 -Kianga Williams 1993-95Carmen Robinson 1996-00Courtney Johnston 2001-02
- 54 -Sarah Beavers 1975-76Lulu Newberry 1976-77Wanda Peacock 1977-78Anna Shaw 1978-79
- 55 -Charlotte Nicholson 1975-79
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Sharee Aaron 1982-83Christie Agee 1991-92Marilyn Allgood 1971-72Chiquita Anderson 1986-91Sandra Andrews 1981-85Lynda Archer 1983-84Kim Averill 1985-88Nichole Ayana 2003-04
- B -Jeanette Balsam 1983-85Julianne Banks 1997-00Susan Bargo 1982-83, 1984-87Ariel Barnes 2010-2011Erichea Barnes 2011-presentRonda Barnhill 1983-85Holly Bawden 2008-09Dawn Baxley 1973-74Danielle Beasley 2004-05Diane Beauchamp 1973-75Sarah Beavers 1975-76Chereese Bedingfield 2005-07Cathy Bell 1978-80Shaquita Bell 2007-08Lesley Beverly 1988-89Jasmine Blakemore 2011-presentKeema Blakney 2009-2011Sybil Blalock 1971-75Kali Bogdan 1986-90Kathy Bonner 1973-74Kate Bosma 1993-97Valencia Bowling 1979-80Sharnea Boykin 2010-presentTabitha Bradshaw 2011-presentDonna Braswell 1986-87, 1988-91Precious Bridges 2011-presentCindy Brogdon 1975-76Karen Brown 1982-84Lashon Brown 1992-96Rosa Brown 1970-71Ry’van Buchanan 2011-presentNichole Butler 1999-02
- C -Linda Callahan 1971-74Lee Lee Cannon 2002-03Frederica Carter 1978-82
Jo Jo Carter 2000-04Kourtney Carter 2007-2011Allison Carwile 1995-99Cindy Causey 1989-90Amber Chatmon 2009-2011Rebecca Clanton 2010-2011Amber Coleman 2009-2010Dominique Chism 2007-09Christy Cogley 1993-97Gemma Collins 2000-02Bridgette Colson 1982-84Andrea Congreaves 1989-93Vickie Cox 1981-83LeeAnn Creekmore 1994-95Phyllis Cubit 1979-80Margaret Leigh Cullen 1998-00
- D -Alison Davis 1982-83Dawn Davis 1976-77Michelle Davis 1995-96Rosanna Davis 2004-07Debbie Dees 1977-79Megan delaRosa 2005-07Kristi Dixon 1989-91Nichole Dixon 1995-99Natasha Doh 2007-09Liz Dye 1973-77April Dyer 1999-03
- E -Christen Edwards 1995-99Gabrielle Essex 2007-08
- F -Megan Fannon 2000-01Merita Favors 1970-74Andrea Fenning 1985-86Keri Fisher 1987-88Zsaquez Flucker 2004-07Lisa Foglio 1979-80Courtney Ford 2008-2010Kim Fowler 1985-86Lenora Freeman 1980-81
- G -Lauri Gahafer 1999-00Wendy Gensheimer 1991-95
Jami Gillis 1979-82Tara Graham 1988-89Kendra Grant 2009-presentDiane Graves 1981-84April Gresham 1993-96Rhonda Griffin 1985-89
- H -Courtney Hall 2005-06Lorin Hammer 2008-presentChrissy Hargis 1988-90Carrie Harper 1995-99Brittee Hazel 2010-presentDee Hazel 1976-77Candy Head 1970-74Brenda Heard 1976-78Hilda Heard 1974-78Angie Hembree 1978-80Tracy Henry 1998-02Karen Hickman 2002-06Tiffany Howard 1996-00Vivian Humphrey 1977-81Linda Humphrys 1970-71Myrel Huskey 1971-75
-I-Samoana Ingram 2009-2010
- J -Dawn Jackson 1985-89LaToya Jackson 2007-2010Erin Jalbert 1997-99Porschea Jeffries 2008-09Debra Johnson 1972-74Lendy Johnson 1991-95Susan Johnson 1972-74Tashina Johnson 2003-04Courtney Johnston 2001-02Cheryl Jones 1984-86, 1987-88Cheryl D. Jones 1990-91Chinika Jones 2003-04Rose Jones 1981-86Elaine Jordan 1970-73
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Erin Keller 2004-08Tina Kendrick 1982-86Tanya Kessenich 2002-06
- L -Stacey Laing 1992-94Karina Lasik 1996-99Sheryl Layman 1991-95Nona Leathers 1981-83Nicole Leonard 2005-09Neicey Lewis 2008-2010Megan Lewis 2005-09TaShera Lewis 2005-09Lindsey Lowrie 2008-2010
- M -Alicia Mangrum 1995-99Edna Massey 1978-82Ann Mauldin 1972-73Lizabeth McDaris 1972-73Kathleen McIntyre 1976-77Sharon McSwain 1976-78Anita Meadows 1981-85Eryka Menzies 2008-2010Kelly Miles 1977-78Jessica Miller 2001-05Meghan Mills 2002-03Emma Mumphery 1979-83Alicia Munroe 1988-89
- N -Leah Nelson 1999-03Lulu Newberry 1976-77Caroline Nicholson 1983-87Charlotte Nicholson 1975-79
- O -Sunnie O’Neal 1979-80Regina Osborne 1981-83B.J. Owens 1970-71Dianne Owens 1973-74Rhonda Owens 2003-07
- P -Amanda Parker 2001-04Beverly Parkerson 1986-88Susan Peacock 2000-01
Wanda Peacock 1977-79Alex Phillips 2009-presentLisa Philpot 1985-87Robbi Pippinger 1979-81Kara Powell 2008-2010
- R -Stephany Raines 1988-92Lacy Ramon 2008-2010Pat Redmond 1970-72Nicole Reeder 1997-98Catrena Reid 1992-93Glorida Richardson 1988-91Shakeda Richie 2007-08Jwanda Roberson 2000-02Joni Roberts 1988-90Carmen Robinson 1996-00Teanna Robinson 2011-presentCathy Roland 1976-78Jerita Rollins 1970-71Sarah Russell 2004-08
- S -LaTonya Sapp 1993-95Chelsea Seabron 2005-07Jan Seay 1975-77Beth Secord 1970-72Jenny Sessor 1996-00Cristin Seymour 2007-09Laura Shamp 1981-85Rhonda Sharp 1974-76, 1977-79Anna Shaw 1978-80Jo Shaw 1999-03Lea Simpson 1992-95Kathy Singletary 1978-81Toni Singleton 1996-98Jaana Sintonen 1990-91Kerstin Skagius 1988-89Sally Skeldon 2003-07Cheryl Slater 1977-79Alesha Smith 2011-presentCarol Smith 1980-83Jeanie Smith 1985-88Sharmesia Smith 2009-presentBritt Stewart 1999-02Glorida Stewart 1980-81Kim Stewart 1992-94Otisa Strickland 1995-96
Tammy Surgenor 1989-91Claire Swindle 2005-06
- T -Nyisha Taylor 2003-04Lynn Thompson 1977-79Amber Tootle 1975-76Risa Turton 1980-81
- W -Ronda B. Walker 1983-85, 1986-87Mia Washington 1998-02Lorena Webb 1995-97Paula Webb 1992-93Elizabeth Welsh 1990-92Tonya Whiddon 1989-93Hayden Whitehurst 1993-94LeAnna Wilder 1993-96Alicia Williams 2011-presentBriana Williams 2010-presentElaine Williams 1970-72Kiana Williams 1993-95Mercedes Wright 1991-93, 1994-95Ramona Wright 2001-03
- Z -Dana Zimmerman 2001-03
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UNIVERSITY CENTER RECORDSFirst Practice ................................... at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2004
First Tipoff ......................................... at 2:01 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2004
First Field Goal Made ............Tanya Kessenich, Mercer, 18:49, 1st
First 3-Point Field Goal .....................................Jessica Miller, Mercer, 3:20, 2nd
First Free Throw Attempted.........................Nyisha Taylor, Mercer, 14:07, 1st
First Free Throw Made ....................................Nyisha Taylor, Mercer, 14:07, 1st
First Rebound ........................... Sally Skeldon, Mercer, 19:33, 1st
First Assist .................................. Sally Skeldon, Mercer, 18:49, 1st
First Block ................................... Jessica Miller, Mercer, 17:13, 1st
First Steal ................................Kerri Fiehrer, Troy State, 19:47, 1st
First Mercer Steal ..................... Jessica Miller, Mercer, 13:20, 2nd
First Foul .................................... Sally Skeldon, Mercer, 16:56, 1st
First Win ...................................vs. Troy State, 43-40, Feb. 1, 2004
First Double-Double .................................. Jessica Miller, Mercer ................... 26 points/11 rebounds vs. Jacksonville, Feb. 12, 2004
First 20-Point Scorer .................Patechia Hartman, Georgia State ....................................................................22 points, Feb. 4, 2004
First Televised Game ..........................vs. Campbell, Jan. 29, 2005
Top 15 Attendance MarksDate Opponent ............................Attendance1/22/11 North Florida................................... 1,46712/11/09 Georgia Southern ........................... 1,4281/30/10 Stetson ............................................ 1,3732/1/10 Florida Gulf Coast ...........................1,3642/5/11 Campbell ......................................... 1,2561/16/10 Kennesaw State .............................. 1,2381/3/11 ETSU ................................................ 1,1492/18/10 North Florida....................................1,1332/10/11 Kennesaw State .............................. 1,1061/9/10 ETSU ................................................ 1,1002/14/11 Stetson ............................................ 1,0552/26/11 Lipscomb ......................................... 1,0521/5/11 USC Upstate....................................1,0042/24/11 Belmont ............................................ 98711/19/10 Furman .............................................. 985
Record at the University CenterThe Bears have a combined record of 42-47 record at the University Center, including an 36-36 record
against Atlantic Sun Conference opponents.
Mercer Individual RecordsMost points 41, Briana Williams, vs. Jacksonville, 1/24/11Field goals made 16, Briana Williams, vs. Jacksonville, 1/24/11Field goals attempted 34, Briana Williams, vs. Jacksonville, 1/24/11Field goal percent. (8 made) .889 (8-9), Tanya Kessenich, vs. Kennesaw State, 01/26/063-point field goals made 7, LaToya Jackson, vs. USC Upstate, 02/8/103-point field goals attempted 12, (5x), Briana Williams, vs. Belmont, 2/24/113-point FG percent. (4 made) 1.000 (4-4), Erin Keller, vs. ETSU, 01/28/06Free throws made 12, LaToya Jackson, vs. ETSU, 12/5/08 12, LaToya Jackson vs Lipscomb, 12/3/09Free throws attempted 14, Erin Keller, vs. New Orleans, 12/19/05 14, LaToya Jackson, vs. ETSU, 12/5/08Free throw percent. (7 made) (4x) 1.000 (12-12), LaToya Jackson vs Lipscomb, 12/3/09Most rebounds 17, Tanya Kessenich, vs. Georgia State, 01/03/05Most assists 10, (6x) Sharnea Boykin, vs. ETSU, 1/3/11Most blocked shots 8, Jessica Miller, vs. Stetson, 02/14/04Most steals 6, (2x), Courtney Ford, 03/03/10
Mercer Team RecordsMost points 98, vs. Belmont 12/5/09Margin of victory 29, vs. Belmont, 12/5/09Field goals made 36, vs. Belmont, 12/5/09Field goals attempted 74, vs. Stetson, 02/14/04Field goal percentage (20 made) .590 (36-61), vs. Belmont, 12/5/093-point field goals made 2x, 11, vs. USC Upstate, 2/8/10 3-point field goals attempted 27, vs. Georgia Southern, 12/11/093-point FG percentage (6 made) .786 (11-14), vs. USC Upstate, 02/8/10Free throws made 36, vs. Florida Atlantic, 01/02/05Free throws attempted 46, vs. Florida Atlantic, 01/02/05Free throw percentage (10 made) .909 (10-11), vs. North Florida, 02/18/10Most rebounds 53, vs. New Orleans, 12/19/05Most assists 25, vs. Belmont, 12/5/09Most blocked shots 13, vs. Stetson, 02/14/04Most steals 3x, 15, vs. North Florida, 03/04/06
Opponent Individual RecordsMost points 25, (2x), Kelly O’Connor, Furman, 11/19/10Field goals made 11, Kelli Riles, UNC Asheville, 12/22/10Field goals attempted 26, TaRonda, Wiles, ETSu, 12/5/08Field goal percent. (10 made) .769 (10-13), Ashley Williams, Jacksonville, 01/12/083-point field goals made 7, Kelly O’Connor, Furman, 11/19/103-point field goals attempted 14, (3x), Ashley Holliday, Kennesaw State, 2/10/113-point FG percent. (4 made) .833, (5-6),Tara Davis, ETSU, 01/9/10Free throws made 11, Alysha Clark, Belmont, 01/14/06Free throws attempted 17, Alysha Clark, Belmont, 01/14/06 Free throw percent. (6 made) 1.000, (4x), (7-7), Amanda O’Neill, Campbell, 2/5/11Most rebounds 20, (2x), Sametria Gideon, Kennesaw State, 2/10/11Most assists 9, Kerri Fiehrer, Troy, 03/03/05Most blocked shots 2x, 5, Jessica Bobbitt, Belmont, 01/26/08Most steals 6, (2x), S. Wadelington, USC Upstate, 1/5/11
Opponent Team RecordsMost points 87, USC Upstate, 2/8/10Margin of victory 31, (2x), FGCU, 2/12/11Field goals made 32, (2x), Jacksonville, 1/24/11Field goals attempted 84, Jacksonville, 1/24/11Field goal percentage (20 made) .577, (30-52), FGCU, 2/12/113-point field goals made 14, FGCU, 1/15/093-point field goals attempted 37, Charleston Southern, 12/20/103-point FG percentage (6 made) .571 (8-14), Stetson, 2/14/11Free throws made 2x, 25, Belmont, 02/21/09Free throws attempted 2x, 34, FGCU, 1/15/09Free throw percentage (10 made) 100. (10-10), Lipscomb, 2/19/09Most rebounds 60, (2x), Kennesaw State, 2/10/11Most assists 24, Cal Poly, 11/21/05Most blocked shots 9, Lipscomb, 01/12/06Most steals 19, Cal Poly, 11/21/05
Note: If reached multiple times, most recent occurrence is listed.
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1970-71 (3-5)Head Coach: Peggy Collins Wesleyan H W 45-23 Middle Georgia H W 34-31 Berry H L 40-57J21 Wesleyan A W 60-44J29 Fort Valley State A L 33-53F11 Middle Georgia A L 26-47 Berry A L 36-67F18 Fort Valley State H L 31-56
1971-72 (21-1, 7-1 SWAC)SWAC Regular Season ChampionsSWAC Tournament ChampionsHead Coach: Peggy CollinsN18 Middle Georgia A W 48-38D2 Wesleyan A W 108-26D10 * HiwasseeP H W 47-39J6 WesleyanP H W 59-21J11 Georgia Baptist A W 44-16J13 Fort Valley State A W 46-38J15 Auburn A W 66-25J18 * West Georgia A W 45-42J21 * North Georgia A W 67-42J28 Georgia BaptistP H W 70-18J29 * BerryP H W 60-27F1 Georgia A W 54-27F2 Fort Valley StateP H W 51-50F4 * Berry A W 43-42F8 * West GeorgiaP H W 46-29F11 Middle GeorgiaP H W 52-29F12 GeorgiaP H W 62-18F18 * North GeorgiaP H W 56-30F19 AuburnC H W 57-27F26 * Hiwassee A L 46-57M3 ! North Georgia N W 65-34M4 ! Hiwassee N W 52-38* - Southern Women’s Athletic Conference game! - SWAC Tournament (Mount Berry, Ga.)
1972-73 (19-4)Region III Tournament ChampionsHead Coach: Peggy CollinsN14 North Georgia A W 69-41N30 Middle Georgia A L 42-48J8 LaGrange A W 87-31J12 DeKalb-Central A W 86-21J16 Tift A W 83-52J18 Fort Valley State A L 44-46J19 North Georgia H W 67-36J23 West Georgia A W 60-51J26 DeKalb-Central H W 65-30F2 Tift H W 91-35F3 Middle Georgia H W 62-43F9 LaGrange H W (for.) 2-0F13 West Georgia H W 71-53F16 Fort Valley State H W 68-52F23 Georgia Southern H W 74-36F24 Auburn A W 63-28M2 ! North Georgia N W 65-38M3 ! West Georgia N L 48-58M9 # Florida State N W 70-42M9 # Miss. Univ. for Women N W 60-52M10 # West Georgia A W 59-52M22 $ Long Beach State N W 55-46M23 $ Southern Conn. St. N L 46-58! - Georgia AIAW State Tournament (Clarkston, Ga.)# - AIAW Region III Tournament (Carrollton,
Ga.)$ - AIAW National Tournament (Flushing, N.Y.)
1973-74 (24-2)GAIAW Tournament ChampionsHead Coach: Peggy CollinsN10 Georgia Southern A W 62-47N15 North Georgia A W 73-62N30 Middle Georgia A W 71-59D7 Shorter A W 66-63J11 DeKalb-Central A W 71-37J12 Berry A W 57-50J15 West Georgia A W 67-55J18 Shorter H W 81-58J19 Berry H W 64-58J22 Georgia A W 82-44J25 West Georgia H W 64-44F1 Georgia H W 75-44F2 Middle Georgia H W 86-48F6 Georgia Southern H W 62-47F8 $ Florida State N W 72-49F9 $ Auburn N W 84-70F10 $ West Georgia A W 66-57F16 DeKalb-Central H W 57-26F22 Norh Georgia H W 56-54M1 ! Georgia N W 67-41M2 ! Fort Valley State N W 80-53M2 ! North Georgia N L 53-63M8 # Florida State N W 64-45M8 # Rollins A W 60-37M9 # Delta State N W 65-52M9 # Mississippi College N L 102-103$ - West Georgia Tournament (Carrollton, Ga.)! - GAIAW State Tournament (Clarkston, Ga.)# - AIAW Region III Tournament (Winter Park, Fla.)
1974-75 (23-6)Head Coach: Peggy CollinsN19 North Georgia A W 89-58N22 Georgia Southern A W 70-63N25 Valdosta State A W 69-56N30 Georgia College H W 97-54D7 Tennessee A W 84-83J4 Valdosta State H W 53-51J11 Winthrop N W 71-41J11 Catawba N W 74-38J12 South Carolina N W 81-63J12 Anderson N L 56-66J16 North Georgia H W 77-43J17 Shorter A W 65-59J18 Berry A W 86-72J23 West Georgia A W 72-65J31 Talladega N W 86-48F1 Auburn A W 105-68F5 West Georgia H L 58-68F10 Berry H W 69-60F15 Shorter H W 84-52F19 Georgia Southern H W 86-53F21 ! Georgia N W 90-52F22 ! Fort Valley State N L 69-74F22 ! Georgia Southern A W 76-40M7 $ Mississippi College N W 74-72M8 $ West Georgia N L 44-51M8 $ Miss. Univ. for Women N W 68-62M13 # John F. Kennedy N W (ot) 60-59M14 # UCLA N L 50-62
M15 # Belmont N L 74-83! - GAIAW State Tournament (Statesboro, Ga.)$ - Region III Tournament (Athens, Ala.)# - WNIT (Amarillo, Texas) 1975-76 (24-6)GAIAW Tournament ChampionsHead Coach: Peggy CollinsN14 $ Talladega N W 87-79N25 Auburn A W 86-73N29 Valdosta State H W 76-60D3 Georgia College H W 81-52D5 Austin Peay A W 79-61D6 Belmont A L 74-83D11 Albany State A W 94-74D19 ̂Belhaven N W 86-65D19 ̂Stephen F. Austin N W 72-69D20 ̂Tennessee Tech N L 67-87D20 ̂Mississippi College N L 59-90J10 Auburn H W 99-66J13 Georgia A W 78-69J13 Georgia Southern A W 89-54J19 Berry A L 84-93J23 West Georgia A W 81-73J26 Shorter A W 78-68J29 Georgia College A W 79-55F9 Georgia H L 61-72F12 Georgia Southern H W 64-62F14 West Georgia H W 98-66F17 Berry H W 87-69F19 Valdosta State A W 82-79F20 Shorter H W 84-66F26 ! Fort Valley State N W 92-85F27 ! Shorter N W 91-78F28 ! Valdosta State N W 77-74M12 # Mississippi N W(ot) 101-97M12 # Mississippi College N L 90-102M13 # Talladega N W 94-87$ - Atlanta, Ga. ̂- MUW Christmas Invitational (Columbus, Miss.)
! - GAIAW State Tournament (Statesboro, Ga.)# - AIAW Region III Tournament (Cleveland, Miss.)
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1976-77 (19-9)Head Coach: Peggy CollinsN19 Albany State A W (ot) 93-79N22 Valdosta State A L 73-78D1 Florida StateC H W 96-53D3 Mississippi A L 53-91D4 Mississippi State A W 96-79D6 Delta State A L 66-101D17 $ Miss. Univ. for Women A L 58-93D17 $ Pittsburgh N L 100-108D18 $ Indiana N W 91-90D18 $ Eastern Kentucky N W 108-88J8 Albany StateC H W (ot) 89-87J12 Georgia StateC H W 82-61J15 Savannah State A W 82-65J22 Shorter A L 71-73J25 Georgia State A W 74-61J28 Georgia A W 95-85J31 Savannah StateC H L 78-82F1 Fort Valley State A W 93-84F5 Georgia SouthernC H W 72-58F7 Valdosta StateP H L 78-82F9 ShorterP H W 88-85F12 MississippiC H W 77-75F14 GeorgiaC H W 104-77F19 Fort Valley StateC H W 99-84F21 Georgia Southern A W 88-75F24 ! Georgia Southern A W 95-92F25 ! Savannah State N L 89-91F26 ! Albany State N W 78-61$ -MUW Christmas Tournament (Columbus, Miss.)! - GAIAW State Tournament (Statesboro, Ga.)
1977-78 (6-17)Head Coach: Jane FontaineN28 Valdosta StateC H L 70-73D3 Clemson A L 81-95D5 Albany State A L 77-78D10 ShorterC H L 61-78D15 South CarolinaC H L 64-74D20 $ Clemson N L 66-109D21 $ South Carolina N L 55-76J7 GeorgiaC H W 101-73J11 Albany StateC H L 72-83J14 Mississippi StateC H W 77-73J16 Georgia State A L 51-86J18 Memphis A L 65-88J20 Mississippi A L 58-88J26 Fort Valley State A L 84-98J28 Georgia Southern A L 68-76F1 Berry A L 74-77 F4 Fort Valley StateC H W 89-81F6 Georgia A W 87-78F9 BerryP H W 85-78F13 Georgia Southern A W 88-86F16 Valdosta State A L 65-108F18 Georgia StateC H L 67-75F23 ! Albany State N L 70-78$ - Carolina Christmas Classic (Chapel Hill, N.C.)! - GAIAW State Tournament (Valdosta, Ga.)
1978-79 (22-10, 3-3 GAIAW North)GAIAW Tournament ChampionsHead Coach: Jane FontaineN10 Tift A W 78-51
N13 * Georgia A W 65-56N15 Georgia Southern A W 76-64N17 Florida State A W 83-73N21 Shorter A L 57-61N25 MontevalloC H W 102-50N28 Florida A W 80-66D2 ClemsonC H L 81-93D4 * Fort Valley StateC H W 81-73D8 MississippiP H W 97-92D9 USC UpstateP H W 81-54D14 Albany StateP H L 73-84J3 Valdosta State A W 80-79J6 MemphisC H L 73-85J11 * Georgia State A L 70-84J13 StetsonC H W 75-48J15 Georgia SouthernC H W 84-68J22 Elon A W 77-59J23 Wake Forest A W 86-47J25 UNC Greensboro A W 94-55F3 * Georgia StateC H L 60-70F6 * Fort Valley State A L 83-111F8 $ Shorter N L 67-76F9 $ Georgia Southern N W 78-73F14 * GeorgiaC H W 66-58F17 Valdosta StateC H L 75-78F22 ! Georgia Southern N W 77-76F23 ! Fort Valley State N W 88-86F24 ! Valdosta State N W 90-81M8 # Auburn A W 77-69M9 # Delta State N W 71-68M10 # Valdosta State N L 73-106* - GAIAW game$ - UTC Invitational (Chattanooga, Tenn.)! - GAIAW State Tournament (Albany, Ga.)# - AIAW Region III Tournament (Auburn, Ala.)
1979-80 (29-6, 13-1 GAIAW)GAIAW Regular Season ChampionsGAIAW Tournament ChampionsRegion III Tournament ChampionsHead Coach: Jane FontaineN14 Montevallo A W 101-59N19 FloridaP H W 99-65N26 ShorterP H W 105-83N28 USC Upstate A W 94-59D1 *Albany State A W 114-86D6 ! Troy N W 103-86D7 ! Southern Miss N W 93-76D8 ! Mississippi College A L 87-91D15 AuburnC H W 77-68D17 Stetson A W 84-63D20 $ Pittsburgh N W 90-78D21 $ North Carolina A L 79-100D22 $ East Carolina N W 81-66J5 * Georgia State A W 79-78J7 * Georgia TechC H W 85-59J10 * Albany StateC H W 75-63J12 * Georgia A L (ot) 85-87J14 * Valdosta StateC H W 107-93J19 * Georgia SouthernP H W 79-64J22 Furman A W 122-54J23 Clemson A L 85-88J28 Mississippi A L 50-83J30 Florida StateC H W 100-86F2 West GeorgiaC H W 97-81
F4 * Georgia Southern A W 83-68F7 * Valdosta State A W 104-90F11 * Georgia Tech A W 87-73F13 * GeorgiaC H W 113-74F16 * Georgia StateC H W 82-55F22 # Valdosta State N W 86-68F23 # Georgia Southern A W 89-75M6 ̂Florida State N W 84-75M7 ̂South Alabama N W 80-59M8 ̂Georgia Southern N W 75-57M12 & Texas H L 80-81* - GAIAW game! - Lady Chocs Invitational (Clinton, Miss.)$ - Carolina Christmas Classic (Chapel Hill, N.C.)# - GAIAW State Tournament (Statesboro, Ga.) ̂- AIAW Region III Tournament (Cleveland, Miss.)
& - AIAW National Tournament (Macon, Ga.)
1980-81 (15-12, 5-7 GAIAW)Head Coach: Ed NixonN29 FurmanC H W 133-42D3 TroyP H W 101-89D8 * Georgia SouthernP H W 93-83D11 Carson-Newman A W 100-73D13 ETSU A L 82-90D15 * Georgia State A W 95-71D18 ! South Alabama N W 75-70D19 ! Clemson N W 86-83D20 ! Central Missouri N W 92-81J5 * GeorgiaC H L 69-75J15 South Carolina A W (for.) 54-82J17 * Georgia StateC H L 83-84J19 * Georgia Southern A L 73-83J21 Auburn A L 70-82J24 * Albany State A W 96-83J26 Florida State A W 80-76J28 * Valdosta StateC H W 78-76J31 StetsonC H W 93-75F4 * Georgia Tech A W 75-70F6 $ Old Dominion A L 65-76F7 $ N.C. State N L 89-90F11 * Georgia A L 91-124F13 * Valdosta State A L 89-96F16 * Albany StateC H L 70-74F19 * Georgia TechC H L 77-79F21 ClemsonC H W 79-78F26 # Georgia Southern N L 77-88* - GAIAW game! - MUW Invitational (Columbus, Miss.)$ - Optimist Classic (Norfolk, Va.)# - GAIAW Tournament (Atlanta, Ga.)
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1981-82 (16-13, 2-2 GAIAW)Head Coach: Ed NixonGAIAW Regular Season ChampionsN30 South AlabamaC H W 63-49D2 Albany StateC H W 80-56D5 Stetson A W 80-48D8 Mississippi A L 57-64D10 Miss. Univ. for Women A W 74-69D12 Georgia A L 70-76D14 * Georgia State A L 63-71D16 Tennessee Tech A L 77-84D19 FloridaP H W 87-85D29 # West Virginia N L 60-61D30 # North Carolina N L (ot2) 92-94D31 # Miami (Fla.) A L 67-68J5 South CarolinaC H L 50-56J8 $ South Alabama N W 72-49J9 $ Mississippi A L 50-61J12 Valdosta State A W 59-57J18 AuburnC H L 47-67J21 Louisiana-Monroe A W 73-71J23 Northwestern State A W (ot) 79-77J25 * Georgia StateP H W 69-42J28 * Georgia Southern A L 57-60J30 Miss. Univ. for Women H W 73-42F3 Georgia Tech A W 69-47F6 Florida A L 62-75F10 * Georgia SouthernC H W 69-64F12 Albany State A W 75-68F17 ETSUC H W 47-39F20 Valdosta StateC H W 68-67M10 ! Miss. Valley State N L 68-70* - GAIAW game# - Hurricane New Year’s Classic (Coral Gables, Fla.)$ - Dial Classic (Oxford, Miss.)! - AIAW Region III Tournament (Tallahassee, Fla.)
1982-83 (15-12)Head Coach: Ed Nixon Fort Valley State A W 81-72N24 ETSU A L 58-68N29 Auburn A L 68-86D1 Florida A&MC H W 93-78D3 $ Mississippi College N L (ot) 95-104D4 $ Alcorn State N W 96-65D7 Georgia State A W 103-85D10 # Mississippi College N W 97-90D11 # Southern Miss A L 90-101D13 Tennessee TechP H W 92-90D15 Carson-NewmanC H W 101-84D19 South Alabama A L 73-82J8 Northwestern StateC H W 76-75J11 GeorgiaC H L 66-80J15 Georgia SouthernC H W 71-69J19 Valdosta State A L 68-94J21 ̂South Carolina A L 70-92J22 ̂East Carolina N L 67-71J26 MississippiC H L 64-66F1 Albany State A W 71-65F3 Valdosta StateC H W 79-73F9 Georgia Southern A L 73-74F12 Georgia TechP H W 71-67F17 Fort Valley StateC H W 70-62F19 Albany StateC H W 92-72F21 Georgia StateC H W 72-64F26 Georgia A L (ot) 66-78$ - Dial Classic (Oxford, Miss.)# - Lady Eagle Classic (Hattiesburg, Miss.) ̂- Carolina/Nike Classic (Columbia, S.C.)
1983-84 (14-17)Head Coach: Ed NixonN30 Chattanooga H L 59-63D2 District of Columbia H L 60-66D3 Louisiana-Monroe H L 82-94D5 Louisiana State A L 57-88D6 # Tulane N W 79-67D7 # South Alabama A L 78-84D10 Mississippi A L 39-70D12 UAB A W 71-67D14 Auburn H L 46-58D16 Vanderbilt A L 60-63D17 Tennessee Tech A L 54-64D19 Stetson A W 74-47J2 $ Eastern Kentucky N L 41-50J3 $ Kansas N L 66-72J4 $ Florida International N L 68-71J5 $ St. Francis (Ill.) N W 58-38J9 Charlotte H W 79-59J13 % Temple N W 78-73J14 % Florida State A L 57-66J18 Stetson H W 72-48J26 Georgia Southern H W 65-52J28 Georgia State H W 73-67J30 Georgia A L 57-78F3 ̂Berry N W 52-46F4 ̂Chattanooga A L 50-61F9 UAB H W 96-72F15 Georgia State A W 65-61F18 Cleveland State H W 69-62F20 ETSU H W 78-68F25 South Alabama H L 51-54M1 Georgia Southern A L 66-69# - Lady Jaguar Invitational (Mobile, Ala.)$ - Masonic Classic (Coral Gables, Fla.)% - Duval Classic (Tallahassee, Fla.) ̂- UTC Tournament (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
1984-85 (24-7)Division II Final FourHead Coach: Ed NixonN26 Stetson A W 85-61N28 UCF A L 83-97D1 Georgia CollegeC H W 95-68D3 Shorter A W 113-81D5 ETSU A W 84-69D7 $ Vanderbilt N L 76-97D8 $ UNC Asheville N W 114-96D11 Auburn A L 57-86D14 Winthrop A W 103-90D15 Charlotte A L 59-77J3 ArizonaP H W 81-55J4 Fort Valley State A W 90-62J9 Jacksonville State A W 102-61J14 GeorgiaP H L 78-94J18 % UCF N W 96-64J19 % UAB A L 93-94J23 Albany State A W 74-64J25 Florida SouthernP H W 98-76J30 UABC H W 93-74F1 ̂Valdosta State N W 86-79F2 ̂Berry N W 78-68F6 Jacksonville StateP H W 88-58F7 Fort Valley StateC H W 85-65F9 Clark Atlanta A W 80-71F11 ChattanoogaP H W 113-84F21 Albany StateC H W 82-63F23 Clark AtlantaC H W 95-93
F25 Stetson A W 104-75M12 ! North Alabama A W (ot) 90-86M17 $ Quinnipiac A W 86-76M21 # Central Missouri N L 79-82$ - Rotary Classic (Jefferson City, Tenn.)% - UAB Diet Coke Classic (Birmingham, Ala.) ̂- UTC/The Leader Classic (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
! - NCAA South Region Championship (Florence, Ala.)$ - NCAA Quarterfinals (Hamden, Conn.)# - NCAA Division II Final Four (Springfield, Mass.)
1985-86 (7-21, 3-7 NSWAC)Head Coach: Ed NixonN23 Georgia CollegeC H L 83-103N29 # North Carolina N L 61-121N30 # Virginia N L 52-93D5 Chattanooga A L 65-85D11 Auburn A L 50-101D13 * Florida A&MP H W 75-71D17 Miami (Fla.) A L 57-71D19 Florida International A L 46-71J4 Alabama StateP H W 81-75J6 MarshallP H L 81-95J8 Bethune-Cookman A L 58-106J9 * Stetson A L 75-114J18 Illinois-ChicagoP H W 92-87J21 Chattanooga H L 76-78J27 * Georgia StateP H L 78-103J29 * Florida A&M A L 64-79F1 * Georgia Southern A L 93-97F6 * UCF A L 81-91F8 * Georgia State A L 71-82F11 Albany State A W 67-66F13 Georgia A L 54-105F15 * StetsonC H W 94-84F19 North GeorgiaP H W 75-74F20 * Georgia SouthernP H L 91-111F22 Virginia Tech A L 67-98F25 * UCFC H W 93-89F27 Alabama State A L 65-105M6 ! Georgia Southern N L 93-94* - New South Women’s Athletic Conference game# - Sunshine Classic (Orlando, Fla.)! - NSWAC Tournament (Tallahassee, Fla.)
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1986-87 (3-24, 1-9 NSWAC)Head Coach: Ed NixonD3 Charleston Southern A L 71-78D10 Augusta State A W 79-70D11 Appalachian State A L 64-69D13 $ Marshall A L 70-104D14 $ Towson N L 54-78D19 Chattanooga A L 60-74J3 Augusta StateC H L 64-66J5 North Georgia A L 68-71J9 * Florida A&MP H L 76-81J10 Charleston SouthernC H W 109-83J17 * Georgia SouthernP H L 75-86J19 * Florida A&M A L 89-94J24 Florida International A L 74-99J26 * StetsonC H L 65-95J28 * Georgia State A L 91-111J31 ChattanoogaP H L 96-115F2 UAB A L 48-73F4 GeorgiaP H L 41-88F6 * UCFP H W 96-92F8 * Georgia StateT H L 78-95F13 * UCF A L 86-89F14 * Stetson A L 87-97F16 Virginia TechP H L 84-117F21 Albany StateC H L 60-99F23 AuburnP H L 29-103F25 * Georgia Southern A L 54-94M5 ! Georgia State N L 46-71* - NSWAC game$ - Lady Herd Classic (Huntington, W. Va.)! - NSWAC Tournament (Statesboro, Ga.)1987-88 (4-22, 2-10 NSWAC)Head Coach: Ed NixonD1 UABC H L 59-90D5 Chattanooga A L 53-101D8 Charleston Southern A L 62-68D10 Augusta State A L 53-66D17 # South Florida A L 55-95D18 # Wake Forest N L 40-97D20 * Florida International A L 53-81D21 Miami (Fla.) A L 62-93J2 CampbellC H L 68-82J4 Appalachian StateP H L 65-88J7 * UCF A L 58-81J9 * Stetson A L 48-75J14 Charleston SouthernC H L 73-76J16 * Florida A&MC H L 51-93J20 * Florida InternationalP H L 62-82J23 Augusta StateP H W 62-54J25 Albany State A L 48-61J28 ConverseC H W 90-80J30 * Georgia StateC H L 72-88F4 * Georgia SouthernP H L 49-73F6 * Georgia State A W (ot) 98-94F13 * UCFC H W 74-72F15 * StetsonP H L 55-74F27 * Georgia Southern A L 50-90F29 * Florida A&M A L (for.) 0-2M3 ! Florida A&M N L 76-98* - NSWAC game# - South Florida Holiday Classic (Tampa, Fla.)! - NSWAC Tournament (DeLand, Fla.)
1988-89 (13-15, 7-5 NSWAC)Head Coach: Ed NixonN25 # Mississippi N L 56-97N26 # Princeton N L 71-78
N29 Augusta State A W 70-66D1 Furman A L 74-76D6 Campbell A L 58-66D8 Charleston Southern A W 118-78D10 Albany State A W 62-60D16 * Florida International A L 63-72J7 * Stetson A W 91-88J9 * UCF A L 82-92J14 * Florida A&MC H W 93-92J16 * Georgia SouthernP H W 88-75J18 ChattanoogaP H L 104-105J21 * UCFP H W 85-70J23 * StetsonP H L 81-91J25 Georgia Tech A L 70-89J30 * Georgia StateP H W 69-44F2 Miami (Fla.)P H L 47-75F4 Converse A W 74-71F6 Augusta StateC H W 73-55F11 * Florida A&M A L 60-83F13 * Georgia Southern A W 73-63F15 Florida A L 68-70F20 * Florida InternationalP H W 67-62F23 * Georgia State A L 77-83F27 South FloridaP H L 72-88 M2 ! UCF N W 86-75M3 ! Stetson N L 69-70* - NSWAC game# - Aruba Sunshine Shootout (Oranjestad, Aruba)! - NSWAC Tournament (Atlanta, Ga.)
1989-90 (5-23, 2-10 NSWAC)Head Coach: Ed NixonN24 $ Dayton N L 66-75N25 $ Indiana State N L 63-78N28 Charleston SouthernP H W 98-69D1 # Northwestern State N L 76-102D2 # Louisiana-Lafayette N L 74-94D9 Austin Peay A L 67-85D11 Augusta State A L 50-59D13 Georgia TechC H L 52-87D21 Central MichiganP H L 64-71J2 CampbellP H W 63-53J6 * Georgia State A W 71-53J11 Augusta StateP H W 54-52J13 * Georgia Southern A L 64-89J15 * Florida A&M A L 65-72J20 * StetsonP H L 70-73J22 * UCFP H W 77-73J29 * Florida InternationalP H L 71-80J31 FloridaC H L 52-65F3 * UCF A L 71-82F5 * Stetson A L 68-90F7 Georgia Tech A L 66-83F10 * Florida A&MP H L 69-70F12 * Georgia SouthernP H L 55-92F15 Austin PeayC H L 54-56
1990-91 (18-9, 10-2 NSWAC)NSWAC Regular Season ChampionsHead Coach: Lea HenryN23 Old Dominion A W 74-71N26 Tennessee StateP H W (ot) 73-70D1 South AlabamaP H W 95-81 D4 Augusta State A W 65-64D8 Chattanooga A L 61-73D17 Campbell A L 65-66D20 $ Furman A W 67-60D21 $ Campbell N W 66-63J3 Kansas StateP H L 57-60
J5 * Georgia StateC H W 80-46J10 * Florida A&MP H L 70-73J12 * Georgia SouthernP H W 83-76J19 * Stetson A W 102-64J22 Augusta StateP H W 83-64J24 * Florida International A L 57-69J26 * Miami (Fla.) A W (ot) 86-83J28 Florida A L 61-72J31 * StetsonP H W 77-68F2 South Alabama A L 87-99F7 * Georgia Southern A W 89-86F9 * Florida A&M A W 93-87F14 * Miami (Fla.)P H W 80-71F16 * Florida InternationalP H W 71-59F19 Georgia Tech A L 61-85F23 ETSU A W 100-69M2 * Georgia State A W 64-52M7 ! Florida A&M A L 74-85* - NSWAC game$ - Furman Tournament (Greenville, S.C.)! - NSWAC Tournament (Tallahassee, Fla.)
1991-92 (20-8, 10-2 TAAC)TAAC Regular Season Co-ChampionsHead Coach: Lea HenryN23 Tennessee State A L 56-63N27 South Florida A L 64-73N29 # Marist N W 79-64N30 # UCF A W 82-64D6 Georgia A L 69-99D14 College of Charleston A L 53-70D31 MarshallP H W 71-56J3 $ ETSU N W 92-65J4 $ Coastal Carolina A W 81-52J6 CampbellP H W 60-51J9 * Georgia Southern A W 78-73J11 * Florida A&M A W 78-66J16 * StetsonC H W 76-50J17 Coppin StateP H W 73-53J20 * Southeastern Louisiana A L 71-82J25 * Florida InternationalP H W (ot) 76-72J27 * Georgia State A W 65-55F1 * Southeastern LouisianaP H W 68-66F3 Florida AtlanticP H W 92-55F6 * Florida A&MP H W 88-59F8 * Georgia SouthernP H W 93-71F15 * Stetson A W 83-58F17 College of CharlestonP H W 80-59F20 * Florida International A L 50-71F22 Florida Atlantic A L 85-86F29 * Georgia StateC H W 83-64M5 ! Florida A&M N W 76-60M6 ! Georgia Southern A L 77-87* - Trans America Athletic Conference game# - UCF Thanksgiving Tournament (Orlando, Fla.)$ - Coastal Carolina Invitational (Conway, S.C.)! - TAAC Tournament (Statesboro, Ga.)
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1992-93 (11-18, 4-8 TAAC)Head Coach: Lea HenryD4 # Boston Univ. N W 71-53D5 # Georgia Tech A L 59-82D12 Coastal CarolinaC H W 68-46D19 $ Oklahoma N L 60-69D20 $ Southern N L 64-72D30 Tennessee StateP H L 73-84J2 ̂Charlotte N L 57-75J3 ̂Alabama State N W 77-60J7 * Georgia StateC H L 53-56J9 * College of CharlestonC H W 67-65J14 * Southeastern Louisiana A L 61-69J16 * UCF A W 61-60J19 Georgia Southern A L 51-93J21 AlabamaP H L 69-91J23 Florida AtlanticP H W 73-56J28 * Florida InternationalC H L 64-86J30 * StetsonC H W 75-68F1 GeorgiaP H L 57-65F4 * Georgia State A L 52-78F6 * College of Charleston A L 51-69F11 * Southeastern LouisianaC H L 41-59F13 * UCFC H W (ot) 68-66F15 South FloridaC H W (ot) 73-72F18 Tennessee State A L 66-70F25 * Florida International A L 53-73F27 * Stetson A L 80-85M4 ! Southeastern Louisiana N W 67-65M5 ! Georgia State N W 64-60M6 ! Florida International A L 52-77* - TAAC game# - Comfort Inn Downtown Classic (Atlanta, Ga.)$ - The Pizza Inn Classic (Jonesboro, Ark.) ̂- Lady Blazer Invitational (Birmingham, Ala.)
! - TAAC Tournament (Miami, Fla.)
1993-94 (6-20, 1-11 TAAC)Head Coach: Lea HenryD4 Florida A&M A W 71-60D11 # Alabama State N L 58-77D12 # Tennessee Tech A L 53-72D15 South Florida A L 76-86J4 Columbus StateP H W 91-74J8 Troy A L 74-76J10 Georgia A L 51-103J13 * Stetson A L 62-75J15 * UCF A L 54-60J18 Alabama A L 46-101J22 * College of Charleston A W 65-62J27 * Southeastern LouisianaP H L 77-90J29 * Georgia StateP H L 65-75F3 Florida Atlantic A W 53-51F5 * Florida International A L 52-90F10 * UCFC H L 80-84F12 * StetsonC H L 65-68F14 Georgia TechP H L 57-62F16 TroyP H W 79-54F19 * College of CharlestonP H L 56-72F24 * Georgia State A L 62-74F26 * Southeastern Louisiana A L 70-79M3 * Florida InternationalP H L 58-90
M5 Florida AtlanticP H W 75-67M7 Georgia SouthernP H L 52-66M10 ! Southeastern Louisiana A L 60-77* - TAAC game# - Krystal Holiday Invitational (Cookeville, Tenn.)! - TAAC Tournament (Hammond, La.)1994-95 (6-20, 2-14 TAAC)Head Coach: Billy HolmesN25 # Maine A L 59-71N26 # Army N L 72-76N30 Florida A&MP H L 60-63D3 Alabama StateC H W 75-55D10 Georgia SouthwesternP H W 63-58D15 * College of CharlestonP H L 50-51D17 * CampbellP H L 64-78D30 $ Eastern Kentucky N L 49-52D31 $ American N W 60-47J7 * Georgia State A L 50-53J14 * Southeastern Louisiana A L 54-71J19 * StetsonP H L 67-72J21 * UCFP H L 60-71J26 * Florida International A L 50-77J28 * Florida Atlantic A L 45-50F2 * Florida InternationalP H L 47-67F4 * Florida AtlanticP H W 66-47F7 Georgia Southern A L 67-75F9 * UCF A L 56-64F11 * Stetson A L 42-59F16 * Southeastern LouisianaP H L 50-68F18 LynnP H W 77-64F22 Georgia Tech A L 49-82F26 * Georgia StateC H L (ot) 66-67M2 * College of Charleston A W 46-29M4 * Campbell A L 50-65* - TAAC game# - Maine Tournament (Oreno, Maine)$ - UAB Blazer Classic (Birmingham, Ala.)
1995-96 (16-11, 9-7 TAAC)Head Coach: Billy HolmesN24 # Louisiana-Lafayette N W 75-56N25 # McNeese State A L 59-64N28 Alabama State A W 67-57D2 Western CarolinaC H W 57-52D15 $ Liberty N W 58-51D16 $ South Alabama A L 62-68D30 UNC Asheville A W 71-70J4 * Campbell A L 57-67J6 * College of Charleston A W 64-60J11 * Florida InternationalC H L 64-71J13 * Florida AtlanticC H W 49-47J15 LynnP H W 55-54J17 Georgia SouthernP H L 69-77J20 * Georgia State A W 51-45J25 * Jacksonville State A W 63-61J27 * Southeastern Louisiana A L 57-59F3 * StetsonC H L 45-56F8 * Florida Atlantic A L 49-69F10 * Georgia StateP H W 62-54F15 * Southeastern LouisianaP H W 74-64F17 * Jacksonville StateC H W 63-54F22 * Stetson A L 52-60
F24 * UCF A L 54-74F27 Georgia TechP H W 64-61F29 * College of CharlestonP H W 72-63M2 * CampbellP H W (ot) 71-67M7 ! Florida Atlantic N L 62-63* - TAAC game# - McNeese State Tournament (Lake Charles, La.)$ - South Alabama Tournament (Mobile, Ala.)! - TAAC Tournament (Hammond, La.)
1996-97 (16-14, 8-8 TAAC)Head Coach: Billy HolmesN22 LynnP H W 82-64N23 Florida A&MC H W 61-42N25 Georgia Tech A L 79-98N29 # Davidson N L 50-70N30 # Sacramento State N W 68-60D2 Western Carolina A W 59-57D6 UNC AshevilleP H W 55-51D16 Georgia Southern A L 58-72D19 $ Oregon N L 52-74D20 $ Alaska-Anchorage A W 58-52D21 $ Weber State N L 50-58J2 * CampbellC H L 48-73J4 * College of CharlestonC H L 44-57J9 * Florida International A L 57-63J11 * Florida Atlantic A W 59-54J14 Winthrop A W 73-61J18 * Georgia StateP H W 78-67J23 * Jacksonville StateC H W 74-67J25 * Southeastern LouisianaC H W 55-51J29 WoffordP H W 64-56F1 * UCF A W 80-61F6 * Florida InternationalC H L 40-58F8 * Georgia State A L 49-56F13 * Southeastern Louisiana A L 52-60F15 * Jacksonville State A L 51-64F20 * StetsonP H W 55-49F22 * UCFP H W 61-45F27 * College of Charleston A L 45-50M1 * Campbell A W 67-56M6 ! Jacksonville State N L 52-64* - TAAC game# - Coors Rocky Mountain Invitational (Ft. Col-lins, Colo.)$ - Northern Lights Invitational (Anchorage, Alaska)! - TAAC Tournament (DeLand, Fla.)
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1997-98 (9-18, 7-9 TAAC)Head Coach: Billy HolmesN18 Wofford A L 52-60N24 Georgia TechCP H L (ot) 65-70N28 # Northeastern Illinois N L 45-53N29 # Jacksonville State N L 57-76D5 $ Rice A L 29-65D6 $ VCU N L 32-64D9 Georgia SouthernCP H L 51-62D15 Brewton-ParkerP H W 77-45D18 WinthropP H W 70-57D30 Florida A&M A L 56-66J3 * Georgia State A L 53-82J8 * Florida International A L 34-81J10 * Florida Atlantic A L 59-64J15 * Jacksonville StateP H L (ot) 70-80J17 * SamfordP H W 71-59J24 * Georgia StateCP H W 67-64J26 * Samford A W 64-61J31 * Troy A L 56-57F5 * College of CharlestonP H W 68-42F7 * CampbellP H L 59-71F9 * TroyP H L 61-63F14 * Stetson A L 66-83F16 * UCF A W 76-73F19 * Florida InternationalP H L 53-72F21 * Florida AtlanticP H W 72-66F28 * Jacksonville State A W 68-63M5 ! UCF N L 65-69 * - TAAC game# - Lady Eagle Classic (Hattiesburg, Miss.)$ - Rice Tournament (Houston, Texas)! - TAAC Tournament (Miami, Fla.)
1998-99 (9-18, 5-11 TAAC)Head Coach: Billy HolmesN15 McNeese StateP H W 78-64N20 Western Carolina A W 78-56N24 Georgia Tech A L 50-78N28 # Baylor N L 53-71N29 # Murray State N W 66-61D4 $ Wisconsin-Green Bay N L 48-68D5 $ Montana State N L 73-74D12 Louisiana State A L 42-71D19 ̂Morehead State N W 76-51D20 ̂UAB A L 54-74J2 * Jacksonville StateP H L 55-72J4 * SamfordCP H W 78-67J7 * Jacksonville State A L 55-68J9 * Troy A L 54-55J14 * Florida Atlantic A W 58-53J21 * Georgia State A L 58-64J23 * CampbellP H L 55-69J28 * UCF A L 49-70J30 * Stetson A W 60-47F4 * UCFP H L 49-60F6 * StetsonP H W 61-57F11 * Campbell A L 64-67F13 * Georgia StateCP H L 64-81F18 * Samford A L 52-58F20 * Florida AtlanticP H L 62-67F27 * TroyP H W 84-60M4 ! Campbell N L 74-79# - USF Thanksgiving Invitational (Tampa, Fla.)$ - Holiday Inn L’eggs Classic (Las Cruces, N.M.) ̂- Lady Blazer Classic (Birmingham, Ala.)
! - TAAC Tournament (Atlanta, Ga.)
1999-00 (14-14, 9-9 TAAC)
Head Coach: Billy HolmesN19 Western CarolinaP H W 76-70N22 Brewton-ParkerP H W 68-50N23 Charleston SouthernP H W 58-52N26 # Auburn A L 41-82N27 # Alabama State N W 58-39N30 Florida StateP H L 62-74D1 Georgia Southern A W 74-67D4 * SamfordP H L 56-59D6 * Jacksonville StateCP H W 58-56D18 McNeese State A L 60-65D19 Louisiana State A L 46-77J6 * UCF A W 50-36J8 * Florida Atlantic A L 63-70J18 * Troy A W 61-56J20 * StetsonP H L 48-50J22 * JacksonvilleP H W 62-45J29 * Georgia State A L 53-62F3 * CampbellP H L 53-64F5 * Georgia StateP H L (ot) 53-56F10 * Jacksonville A L 53-57F12 * Stetson A W 57-53F19 * TroyCP H W 56-49F21 * Campbell A L 45-59F24 * Florida AtlanticP H W 59-56F26 * UCFP H W 49-33M2 * Jacksonville State A W 52-45M4 * Samford A L 58-72M9 ! Florida Atlantic N L 52-66* - TAAC game# - Auburn Thanksgiving Classic (Auburn, Ala.)! - TAAC Tournament (Pelham, Ala.)
2000-01 (6-23, 2-16 TAAC)Head Coach: Billy HolmesN17 Georgia SouthernP H L 55-74N20 Savannah StateP H W 69-41N28 Charleston Southern A L 41-58N29 Winthrop A L 56-64D2 * Georgia State A L 67-69D4 * Campbell A L 51-79D8 Auburn A L 35-79D10 Florida State A L 43-69D12 Louisiana State A L 47-75D19 Louisiana-LafayetteP H W 60-56D30 Morris BrownP H W 69-47J4 * Jacksonville StateP H L 56-67J6 * SamfordP H L 50-63J11 * Florida Atlantic A W 74-64J13 * UCF A L 53-54J20 * TroyP H L 45-53J25 * JacksonvilleP H L (ot) 64-67J27 * StetsonP H L (ot) 58-63F1 * Jacksonville A L 40-47F3 * Stetson A L 51-62F10 * Troy A L 74-82F15 * UCFP H L 55-61F17 * Florida AtlanticCP H W (ot) 94-88F22 * Samford A L 52-61F24 * Jacksonville State A L 60-62M1 * CampbellP H L 59-61M3 * Georgia StateP H L 50-55M8 ! Florida Atlantic N W 81-50M9 ! Georgia State N L 52-63* - TAAC game! - TAAC Tournament (Orlando, Fla.)
2001-02 (16-13, 12-8 A-Sun)Head Coach: Sharon BaldwinN21 Morris Brown A W 86-50
N23 # Eastern Illinois N W 74-53N24 # Texas A&M-C.C. A L 53-70N28 WinthropP H W 67-49D1 * StetsonP H L (ot) 81-90D3 * JacksonvilleP H W 76-52D8 Auburn A L 59-97D18 Louisiana State A L 31-87D20 Louisiana-Lafayette A L (ot) 67-70J3 * Belmont A L 70-79J12 * UCF A L 65-69J14 * Florida Atlantic A W 73-70J19 * Georgia StateP H W 77-73J21 * CampbellP H L 58-69J24 * Jacksonville State A W 73-62J26 * Samford A W 68-54J30 * TroyP H W 64-59F2 * Jacksonville StateP H W 86-78F4 * SamfordP H W 73-63F9 * Campbell A L (ot) 68-75F11 * Georgia State A W 68-63F14 * Florida AtlanticC H L 84-90F16 * UCFC H L 56-73F18 * Troy A W 59-56F23 * BelmontP H W 78-71F28 * Jacksonville A W 64-59M2 * Stetson A L 64-66M7 ! Belmont N W 69-65M8 ! Florida Atlantic N L 72-76* - Atlantic Sun Conference game# - Koch Petroleum Classic (Corpus Christi, Texas.)! - Atlantic Sun Tournament (Troy, Ala.)
2002-03 (12-16, 10-6 A-Sun South Divison)Head Coach: Brenda Welch-NicholsN25 LipscombP H L 70-58N29 # Michigan State N L 62-81N30 # Tennessee State N L 65-69D5 Georgia Tech A L 50-96D10 Lipscomb A L 52-79D20 $ Southern Illinois N L 59-62D21 $ Long Beach State A L 68-77D28 Baylor A L 55-108J2 CaliforniaP H L 60-69J6 Savannah State A W 58-50J11 * Troy A L 69-76J14 Morris BrownP H W 81-33J18 * Florida Atlantic A L 76-77J20 * UCF A L 59-78J23 * JacksonvilleP H W 70-54J25 * StetsonP H W 84-69J30 * Jacksonville StateP H W 65-43F1 * Georgia State A W 63-59F6 * Gardner-Webb A W 60-59F8 * Campbell A W 67-61F13 * SamfordP H W 85-57F15 * BelmontC H W 53-51F20 * Stetson A L 46-49F22 * Jacksonville A L 59-60F27 * UCFP H L 76-80M1 * Florida AtlanticP H W 71-68M8 * TroyP H W 76-68M13 ! Georgia State N L 50-63* - Atlantic Sun game# - Lady Tiger Classic (Memphis, Tenn.)$ - Long Beach State Tournament (Long Beach, Calif.)! - Atlantic Sun Tournament (Orlando, Fla.)
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2003-04 (13-15, 11-9 A-Sun)Head Coach: Brenda Welch-NicholsN21 ̂Central Conn. St. N W 68-56N22 ̂Eastern Michigan A L 40-92N26 South Carolina A L 78-99D1 * Georgia State A L 56-63D3 Georgia SouthernP H L 56-59D19 Southern Miss A L 44-65D22 WinthropP H W 64-58D30 Winthrop A L 61-71J3 * Gardner WebbP H W 68-63J5 * CampbellP H W (ot) 60-57J8 * Florida Atlantic A W 66-62J10 * UCF A W 66-60J15 * BelmontP H L 59-72J17 * LipscombP H W 67-48J22 * Stetson A L 62-80J24 * Jacksonville A W 64-51F1 * TroyU H W 43-40F4 * Georgia StateU H L 41-59F9 * Troy A L 45-75F12 * JacksonvilleU H W 66-53F14 * StetsonU H L (ot3) 72-76F19 * Belmont A L 57-72F22 * Lipscomb A L 60-85F26 * UCFU H L 39-68F28 * Florida AtlanticU H W 81-73M4 * Campbell A W 58-57M6 * Gardner Webb A W 68-60M11 ! UCF N L 58-73* - Atlantic Sun game ̂- EMU Lady Eagle Classic (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
! - Atlantic Sun Tournament (Dothan, Ala.)
2004-05 (12-16, 10-10 A-Sun)Head Coach: Brenda Welch-NicholsN19 Memphis A L 40-54N23 Florida A&M H W 59-47N26 # Southern Methodist A L 99-77N27 # McNeese State N W 73-67D2 * Troy A L 50-64D15 Georgia Southern A L 50-73D29 $ Murray State N L 61-73D30 $ Eastern Illinois N L 59-73J3 * Georgia State H W 67-56J6 * Jacksonville A W 65-54J8 * Stetson A L (ot) 62-64J13 * Belmont H W (ot) 79-77J15 * Lipscomb H L 51-56J20 * UCF A L 45-60J22 * Florida Atlantic A L 55-59J27 * Gardner-Webb H W 62-41J29 * Campbell H W 63-4*Atlantic Sun game
2005-06 (14-15, 10-10 A-Sun)Head Coach: Brenda Welch-NicholsN18 Wake Forest A L 56-85N21 Cal Poly H L 66-74N25 $ Vermont N L 43-64N26 $ Pacific N W 55-52D3 * Campbell A L 47-54D5 * Gardner-Webb A L 49-74D15 Southern Miss A W 51-49D19 New Orleans H W (ot) 70-62D29 Florida A&M A L 54-66J2 * Florida Atlantic H W 70-60J5 * Stetson A W 53-44J12 * Lipscomb H W 50-46
J14 * Belmont H W 64-62J19 * Jacksonville A W 66-59J21 * North Florida A L 61-66J26 * Kennesaw State H W 69-55J28 * ETSU H W 61-57F2 * Belmont A L 55-66F4 * Lipscomb A L 47-58F10 * Stetson H W 60-55F12 * Florida Atlantic A L 75-82F16 * Campbell H L 58-68F18 * Gardner-Webb H L 74-77F23 * ETSU A L 47-62F26 * Kennesaw State A L 65-75M2 * Jacksonville H W 76-64M4 * North Florida H W 49-41M9 ! ETSU N W (ot) 59-56M10 ! Florida Atlantic N L 65-70* - Atlantic Sun game$ - Oneida Casino Holiday Tournament (Green Bay, Wis.)! - Atlantic Sun Tournament (Dothan, Ala.)
2006-07 (5-25, 4-14 A-Sun)Head Coach: Sybil BlalockN10 Georgia Tech A L 48-87N16 Texas A&M A L 41-95N24 $ South Carolina A L 30-77N25 $ Bethune-Cookman N W 48-47N27 Savannah State A L 50-59N30 * ETSU H L 29-56D2 * Kennesaw State H L 70-74D9 Florida A&M H L 55-65D19 New Orleans A L 36-47D20 SE Louisiana A L 42-60D29 ̂Savannah State H L 44-65D30 ̂UNC Asheville H L 51-64J2 Mississippi State H L 37-50J6 * Stetson H L 50-57J11 * Lipscomb A L 50-79J13 * Belmont A L 38-61J18 * Gardner-Webb H L 28-49J20 * Campbell H L 41-67J25 * North Florida A L 40-57J27 * Jacksonville A L 47-58F4 * Stetson A W 66-56F8 * Belmont H W 69-65F10 * Lipscomb H W 58-49F15 * Campbell A L 53-58F17 * Gardner-Webb A L 46-58F22 * Jacksonville H L 57-64F24 * North Florida H L 42-43M2 * Kennesaw State A W 55-50M4 * ETSU A L 59-81M8 ! Belmont N L 52-64* - Atlantic Sun game$ - South Carolina Classic (Columbia, S.C.) ̂- Mercer Blade Holiday Classic (Macon, Ga.)
! - Atlantic Sun Tournament (Dothan, Ala.)
2007-08 (4-26, 1-15 A-Sun)Head Coach: Janell JonesN9 South Carolina St. H W 58-55N11 Louisiana-Lafayette H W 72-61N13 Florida A&M A L 57-78N16 Southern Miss A L 48-82N18 Miss. State A L 51-89N24 Columbia A L 51-60N27 South Alabama H L 39-57N30 SE Louisiana H W 64-60D4 Troy A L 50-71
D17 Georgia A L 45-102D21 UNC Asheville A L 60-66D28 Louisville A L 74-99D30 Xavier A L 54-79J5 *Kennesaw State A L 52-68J12 * Jacksonville H L 60-74J14 * UNF H L 52-53J19 * Stetson A L 70-74J21 * FGCU A L 45-84J26 * Belmont H L 36-54J28 * Lipscomb H L 70-73F2 * USC Upstate A W 74-61F4 * ETSU A L 57-88F9 * Campbell H L 49-53F11 * Gardner-Webb H L 65-76F16 * Stetson A L 65-77F18 * FGCU H L 67-74F23 * UNF H L 55-63F25 * Jacksonville A L 66-84M1 * Kennesaw State A L 70-77M4 ! ETSU N L 66-83
2008-09 (17-14, 12-8 A-Sun)Head Coach: Janell JonesN14 Texas A&M A L 45-73N18 South Carolina State A W 78-54N21 Louisiana-Lafayette A W 71-62N24 South Alabama A L 82-96N29 High Point H W 79-69D3 *USC Upstate H W 79-75D5 *ETSU H W 77-61D14 Florida State A L 54-74D18 Florida Atlantic N W 74-68D19 East Carolina N L 57-61D29 Wichita State A L 59-71J3 *Campbell A L 50-56J8 *Jacksonville A L 78-60J10 *North Florida A W 70-44J15 *FGCU H L (ot)85-76J17 *Stetson H W 58-44J22 *Belmont A L 69-71J24 *Lipscomb H W 68-56J28 *Kennesaw State H W 66-56F2 *Campbell H W 67-49F5 *North Florida H W 65-61F7 *Jacksonville H L 61-54F9 *Kennesaw State A L 64-50F12 *Stetson A W 71-67F14 *FGCU A L 65-58F19 *Lipscomb H W 68-56F21 *Belmont H W 70-61F26 *USC Upstate A L 71-59F28 *ETSU A W 90-79M5 !Stetson N W 84-51M6 !ETSU N L 82-60* - Atlantic Sun game! - Atlantic Sun Tournament (Nashville, Tenn.)
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2009-10 (14-16, 11-9 A-Sun)Head Coach: Janell JonesN13 Oklahoma A L 66-108N20 Coll. of Charleston N L 71-97N21 Charleston Southern A W 87-77 N28 Furman A W 75-62D3 Lipscomb H W 69-59D5 Belmont H W 98-69D11 Georgia Southern H L 45-76D19 Oklahoma State A L 68-100D21 Texas Tech A L 49-60D28 High Point A L 71-81D30 Winthrop A W 58-49J2 *Jacksonville A L 57-72J4 *UNF A W 54-48J7 *Campbell H W 64-52J9 *ETSU H L 60-81J14 *USC Upstate A W 57-53J16 *Kennesaw State H W 60-38J21 *Stetson A W 69-57J23 *FGCU A L 77-84J30 *Stetson H W 65-51F1 *FGCU H L 62-67F4 *Kennesaw State A L 51-52F8 *USC Upstate H L 78-87F11 *ETSU A L 71-83F13 *Campbell A L 60-66F18 *UNF H W 61-47F20 *Jacksonville H W 63-46F25 *Belmont A L 40-53F27 *Lipscomb A W 76-70M3 !UNF N L 40-55* - Atlantic Sun game! - Atlantic Sun Tournament (Macon, Ga.)
2010-11 (2-27, 2-18 A-Sun)Head Coach: Susie GardnerN12 Auburn A L 79-61N16 Ga. Southern A L 71-52N19 Furman H L 63-47N27 ^Rice N L 65-39N28 ^Alabama A&M N L 63-59D2 *Belmont A W 69-56D4 *Lipscomb A L 67-57D7 Georgia A L 92-45D20 Charleston Southern H L 71-68D22 UNC Asheville H L 76-73D28 Georgia Tech A L 101-44J3 *ETSU H L 83-68J5 *USC Upstate H L 70-64J10 *Campbell A L 68-46J15 *Stetson A L 67-59J17 *FGCU A L 87-52J22 *North Florida H L 56-54J24 *Jacksonville H L (ot)80-78J26 *Kennesaw State A L 79-56J29 *USC Upstate A L 74-63J31 *ETSU A L 100-62F5 *Campbell H L 77-64F10 *Kennesaw State H W (ot)82-76F12 *Florida Gulf Coast H L 76-45F14 *Stetson H L 71-62F18 *North Florida A L 70-49F20 *Jacksonville A L 64-61F24 *Belmont H L 67-62F26 *Lipscomb H L 70-67*Atlantic Sun game^Georgia State Thanksgiving Tournament (Atlanta, Ga.)
Note: Mercer played its home games at various venues in Macon until the University Center opened on Feb. 1, 2004. The program split games between Porter Gym on campus and the Macon Coliseum until the late 1990s when some games were shifted to the Macon Centreplex. Beginning with the 2000-01 season, the Bears returned to campus for a majority of their home games but would face Homecoming opponents at the Macon Coli-seum or Centreplex.
Home Court AbbreviationsC - Macon ColiseumCP - Macon CentreplexP - Porter GymT - Tift College (Forsyth, Ga.)U - University Center
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Opponent W-LGardner-Webb 4-4Georgia 14-16Georgia Baptist 2-0Georgia College 4-1Georgia Southern 31-28Georgia Southwestern 1-0Georgia State 26-33Georgia Tech 6-14High Point 1-1Hiwassee 2-1Illinois-Chicago 1-0Indiana 1-0Indiana State 0-1Jacksonville 11-13Jacksonville State 11-8John F. Kennedy 1-0Kansas 0-1Kansas State 0-1Kennesaw State 5-7LaGrange 2-0Liberty 1-0Lipscomb 7-10Long Beach State 1-1Louisiana-Lafayette 4-2Louisiana-Monroe 1-1Louisiana State 0-5Louisville 0-1Lynn 3-0Maine 0-1Marist 1-0Marshall 1-2McNeese State 2-2Memphis 0-3Miami (Fla.) 2-5Michigan State 0-1Middle Georgia 6-2Mississippi 3-8Mississippi College 2-2Mississippi State 2-2Mississippi Univ. for Women 4-1Mississippi Valley State 0-1Montana State 0-1Montevallo 2-0Morehead State 1-0Morris Brown 3-0Murray State 1-1New Orleans 1-2Notre Dame First MeetingNorth Alabama 1-0North Carolina 0-3North Carolina Asheville 3-3North Carolina Greensboro 1-0North Carolina State 0-1North Florida 5-8North Georgia 11-2Northeastern Illinois 0-1Northwestern State 2-1Oklahoma 0-2Oklahoma State 0-1Old Dominion 1-1Oregon 0-1Pacific 1-0
Opponent W-LPittsburgh 1-1Princeton 0-1Quinnipiac 1-0Rice 0-2Sacramento State 1-0Saint Francis (Illinois) 1-0Samford 6-5Savannah State 3-4Shorter 10-4South Alabama 5-7South Carolina 2-6South Carolina State 2-0South Carolina Upstate 5-4South Florida 1-4Southeastern Louisiana 5-11Southern 0-1Southern Connecticut State 0-1Southern Illinois 0-1Southern Methodist 0-1Southern Miss 2-3Stephen F. Austin 1-0Stetson 28-31Talladega 3-0Temple 1-0Tennessee 1-0Tennessee State 1-4Tennessee Tech 1-5Texas 0-1Texas A&M 0-2Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 0-1Texas Tech 0-1Tift 3-0Towson 0-1Troy 11-10Tulane 1-0UCLA 0-1Valdosta State 15-8Vanderbilt 0-2Vermont 0-1Virginia 0-1Virginia Commonwealth 0-1Virginia Tech 0-2Wake Forest 1-2Weber State 0-1Wesleyan 4-0West Georgia 12-3West Virginia 0-1Western Carolina 4-0Wichita State 0-1Winthrop 7-2Wisconsin-Green Bay 0-1Wofford 1-1Xavier 0-1
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SPOHOMOREBRITTNEE HAZEL
What distinguishes a good university from a great universityextends far beyond the boundaries of its curriculum and its campus. The competence and character of an institution’s graduates are, more often than not, the hallmarks by which its reputation is both earned and measured.
As a private, co-educational institution, Mercer University has emerged as one of the premier universities in the Southeast and the nation.
Mercer is truly a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. Mer-cer’s outstanding faculty take students beyond the rigors of academic programs to explore the challengesof reason, responsibility, compassion and character. Through learning, living and leading, Mercer students are prepared not only to confront, but also to embrace the challenges of their future. Under the leadership of promi-nent Georgia Baptist leader Jesse Mercer, Mercer University was founded in Penfield, Ga., in 1833 and later moved to Macon in 1871. From its humble beginnings as a small liberal arts college, Mercer now offers programs in 11 schools and colleges. Conveniently located in the middle of the state, Macon serves as the educational, medical, cultural and commercial hub of central Georgia. Located just one hour from Atlanta - one of the nation’s most
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popular international cities - and two hours from the Atlantic coast, Macon is easily accessible from two interstate highways - I-75 and I-16. Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review among the nation’s leading universities, Mercer considers one of its strengths to be its superior faculty, who “teach from the heart.” At Mercer, students benefit from learning experiences guided by caring faculty, not teaching assistants found at many universities as is the case at many universities. The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA recently named Mercer as a “highly selective” university, and The Princeton Review has placed Mercer among the Best 351 Colleges in North America.
The University is comprised of the College of Liberal Arts, the Walter F. George School of Law, the School of Phar-macy and Health Services, the School of Medicine, the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics, the
School of Engineering, the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology, the Tift College of Education, the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, the College of Continuing and Professional Studies, and the Townsend School of Music. The University also operates the Mer-cer University Press in Macon and the Mercer Engineering Research Center in Warner Robins.
Mercer’s enrollment is nearly 8,100 students. While many students come from the Southeast, more than 38 states and 30 countries are represented among the student body. The average class size at Mercer is 21, with a student/faculty ratio of 13:1 - unusually low for a major university.
The Barnes & Noble bookstore is
located in Mercer Village and also
stocks plenty of Mercer gear to show
your school spirit!
The Lofts at Mercer Village provides beautiful, apartment-style
living adjacent to campus.
MERCER VILLAGE
MERCER VILLAGE
The typical interior of the common space of one of the apartments in The Lofts at Mercer Village.
Mercer Village has fast become a place-to-be in Macon’s College Hill Corridor project!
The.benefits.of.campus.living.are.numerous.-.the.development.of.life-long.friendships,.a.sense.of.community,.enhanc-ing.campus.involvement.and.higher.academic.performance...For.many.new.students,.this.is.the.first.time.they.have.lived.away.from.home,.and.the.community.that.develops.on.campus.and.in.residence.halls.becomes.a.second.family.
All.freshman.and.sophomores.(first-year.and/or.transfer.students).are.required.to.live.on.campus,.with.the.exception.of.married.students,.students.above.the.age.of.21,.students.with.children.and/or.students.who.live.at.home.with.a.parent.or.guardian.within.reasonable.commuting.distance...In.each.of.Mercer’s.residence.halls,.safety.comes.first.and.foremost..The.exterior.doors.are.locked.at.all.times,.and.students.use.their.identification.cards.to.gain.ac-cess.into.their.residence.hall.
Even.with.its.picturesque.setting,.the.spirit.of.Mercer.is.not.in.the.grandeur.of.its.buildings,.but.in.the.gracious-ness.of.its.people.-.a.friendly,.family-like.community.of.faculty,.staff.and.students.who.strive.for.excellence.in.all.that.they.do.
The.University.offers.a.wealth.of.fascinating.experi-ences.and.activities.both.in.and.outside.the.classroom..From.academic.clubs.and.honor.societies,.to.perform-ing.arts.and.special.interest.groups,.to.16.national.fraternities.and.sororities.on.campus,.students.can.choose.from.more.than.80.on-campus.organiza-tions.to.discover.new.talents.and.interests.and.to.gain.important.leadership.skills.they.will.need.for.life.after.college.
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UndergraduateDegrees-African American Studies-Art-Biology-Business (M.A.P.S. program)-Chemistry-Christianity-Communication and Theatre Arts-Computer Science-Economics-Education-Engineering-English-Environmental Science-French-German-History-Information Science and Technology-Journalism-Latin-Mathematics-Media Studies-Music-Music Education-Philosophy
-Physics-Political Science-Psychology-Sociology-Spanish-Theater-Women’s and Gender Studies
GraduateDegrees-Business Administration (MBA)-Community Counseling-Engineering-Education-Family Service-Family Therapy-Nursing-Public Health-Technical Communications
ProfessionalDegrees-Law-Medical
DEGREES AT MERCER
Mercer University Quick Facts
Founded1833
PresidentWilliam D. Underwood
EnrollmentFall 2011
8236 Total 4509 Undergraduate
2091 Graduate 1636 Professional
Alumni65,000
Overall Operating Budget$181.3 Million
Number of Faculty & Staff1,658
The University Center houses all 17 of Mercer’s NCAA Division I ath-letics offices, training rooms and team rooms. Opened in 2004, it is a state-of-the-art facility that can hold up 3,200 spectators for basketball and volleyball.
UNIVERSITY CENTERMercer broke ground on the centerpiece of the Macon campus in the fall of 2001. The
University Center has become one of the premier venues in the nation for college bas-ketball and volleyball. The $40 million facility has become the focal point for almost all
campus activities, providing students with an area for study, a food court, and a coffee shop.
The “Street” is a tree-lined, sunlit indoor patio, providing students with an area to study, socialize, and dine on cuisine from the food court, including Chick-Fil-A, Subway and Burger Studio. Bear Rock Cafe is a coffee shop and internet café for students to use either with high-speed connections throughout the floor area with the wireless internet connections, or with Bear Rock’s computers. Students can also relax and watch either of two flat screen televisions, or relax outside on the Patio overlooking the Greek Village and campus.
Both students and athletes have state of the art fitness facilities, with weight train-ing equipment and cardiovascular theater, as well as a 1/8 mile indoor track. The track overlooks the lower level, which has three full-size basketball and volleyball courts for intramural and recreation use.
Another distinguishing feature of the University Center is the 25-meter indoor swim-ming pool for use by both students and teams for lap swim and water strength and speed drills. Athletes have a separate weight room for use during team workouts with all the latest free weight and weight machine technology. Athletes and trainers also
FACILITIES AT MERCERWhen walking into the U.C. for the
first time, you get a look at Mercer’s
historic past with a glimpse of the future. Heritage Hall is home to memorabilia from Mercer’s historic
athletic achievements as well as the
Athletics Hall of Fame.
have the use of a complete athletic training room, with the latest in injury treatment and prevention equip-ment.
The University Center is also home for Mercer University Athletics, with offices for all the athletics administra-tion and coaching staff. These offices allow potential student-athletes to see first hand the facility that will be their home base for their career at Mercer.
The University Center, on top of all the other amenities, is the home for Mercer basketball and volleyball. There are two full courts, one designated as the practice court, and the main floor in the center of the arena in the University Center. The main court is surrounded by 3,200 seats for basketball and volleyball, but can be ex-panded for up to 4,080 with floor seating for concerts. Three skyboxes at mid-court provide a birds-eye view of the action on the floor.
The main entrance into the Arena at the University Center is Mercer’s Heritage Hall. This is a collection recogniz-ing some of Mercer’s most important alumni, faculty and staff. There are many different displays, including the Mercer Hall of Fame which honors the accomplishments of Mercerians through the years. Displays also include
the history of Mercer Athletics and a History of Mercer itself.
FACILITIES AT MERCER
Mercer’s comprehensive therapeutic setting provides medical coverage for all student-
athletes. It is staffed by two full-time athletic
Attached to each locker room is a player lounge, complete with a big-screen TV, sound
system and comfortable seating.
Another state-of-the-art addition to Mercer, the weight room is home to power lifting stations, abundant free weights and state-of-the art cardio equipment.
Each of Mercer’s team sports has a an up-to-date locker room in the University Center. The locker rooms have full shower facilities.
The indoor pool at the University Center is a collegiate size lap pool that is utilized for aqua-therapy for rehabilitation of student-athletes.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKINGSPECTATORGENERALPARKING:
FromI-75HeadingNorth(fromFlorida)Take I-75 North to the Mercer University Drive exit (Exit #163). Take a right at the top of the exit ramp onto Mercer University Drive. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Stadium Drive. At the stop sign, turn left to continue on Stadium Drive (the Hilton Garden Inn will be on your left). Make an immediate right into the parking lot behind the rightfield fence of baseball stadium. Walk up the hill to the UC entrance.
FromI-75HeadingSouth(fromAtlanta)Take I-75 South to the Mercer University Drive exit (Exit #163). Take a left at the top of the exit ramp onto Mercer University Drive and cross over I-75. Turn left at the first traffic light onto Stadium Drive. At the stop sign, turn left to con-tinue on Stadium Drive (the Hilton Garden Inn will be on your left). Make an immediate right into the parking lot behind the rightfield fence of baseball stadium. Walk up the hill to the UC entrance.
FromI-16HeadingWest(fromSavannah)Take I-16 West until it merges with I-75 South. Follow directions above.
FromI-80HeadingEastStay on Hwy. 80 until it meets Interstate 475. Take Interstate 475 North and take the Thomaston/Macon exit (there will be a sign that says exit for Mercer University Drive). Stay on Mercer University Drive for about four miles until crossing over Interstate 75. Once across I-75, turn left at the first traffic light onto Stadium Drive. At the stop sign, turn left to continue on Stadium Drive (the Hilton Garden Inn will be on your left). Make an immediate right into the parking lot behind the rightfield fence of baseball stadium. Walk up the hill to the UC entrance.
ADAAccessibleDrop-offandParking(withproperidentification)After following directions above to campus, instead of turning into the parking lot behind the baseball stadium, proceed to the first street on the right which will be University Center Drive. Turn right onto University Center Drive. Continue on University Cen-ter Drive up the hill until it ends at the upper parking lot of the University Center (Claude Smith Baseball Field will be on the right as you approach the University Center). Turn right at the top of the hill and pull into the loop to drop off before parking.
VisitorBusDrop-OffandParkingAfter following directions above to campus, instead of turning into the parking lot behind the baseball stadium, proceed to the first street on the right which will be University Center Drive. Turn right onto University Center Drive. Make a right at the first street (Claude Smith Baseball Field will be on the right corner as you approach the University Center). Make a left into the middle lot of the University Center. Teams enter through the loading area doors adjacent to the middle lot. Bus parking will be desig-nated on a game-by-game basis due to construction in that vicinity of campus.
U.C. SEATING CHART
UC Ticket Information Purchase seats online at: www.mercerbears.com/tickets/basketballtix or by calling (478) 301-5470. The UC ticket office is located adjacent to the main entrance, off the upper level of the building.
Macon, Georgia is the host of the annual International Cherry Blossom Festival, a 10-day event commemorating the beautiful Yoshino cherry trees that bring color to the Macon landscape each spring. Macon boasts more Yoshino cherry trees than even Washington, D.C. The annual festival features special performances and activities and draws thousands of people from literally all over the world.
Through the revitalization of Macon’s historic downtown area, local business owners host events like Taste of Downtown, where downtown food vendors - from gourmet to down-home cooking - display their specialties and First Friday, where businesses unite to bring suburban residents into downtown for a night of fun, food and enter-tainment.
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the state’s official sports museum, features exhibits, interactive fun ar-eas and information about professional and amateur Georgia athletes, such as Hank Aaron and Bobby Jones.
Macon, Ga. is also home to Mercer’s Law School. The Walter F. George
School of Law, founded in 1873, is one of the oldest law schools in the
country. Named for Walter F. George, a 1901 graduate of Mercer’s law
school who went on to become a justice of the Georgia State Supreme
Court and later a U.S. Senator, the law school has a rich and distin-
guished history.
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The Grand Opera House is a historic landmark theatre operated by Mercer Uni-versity. It presents a wide variety of national touring Broadway shows, plays and concerts. Mercer University’s theatre and music departments also hold many of their productions in this beautiful theatre.
From fine dining to fast food ... from elegant shops to outlet malls ... from classi-cal to country music concerts, in Macon, Georgia, there is always some place to go and something to do.
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GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Located in Macon, Georgia, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is the country’s largest state sports muse-um at 43,000 square feet. Created in 1956 as the Georgia Prep Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame has been in existence for more than 50 years. It was ex-panded in 1963 to encompass prep, college, amateur and professional sports. In 1999, it moved into a per-manent new home in Macon.
-Credit, Georgia Sports HOF
Each spring Macon welcomes the arrival of 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees blooming with the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. For 10 days, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color in the nation.
Each spring Macon welcomes the arrival of 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees blooming with the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. For 10 days, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color in the nation.
MACON’S MUSICHERITAGE
Macon, Georgia, fosters a rich music heritage which is evidenced at vari-ous points around town. Otis Redding’s statue (at right) sits by the dock of the bay as a reminder of the Macon-ites many contributions to the music industry. (Below) The Bell House at 315 College Street was the site for the cover of Macon residents The Allman Brothers self-titled first album (and the Allman Brothers Band Museum is still located in Macon on Vineville Ave!).
MERCER BASKETBALLREACHING OUTBeing part of the Mercer women’s basketball team requires more than production on the court. The coaches and players are a consistent presence in the community, shar-ing the values and principles of Mercer University.
WILLIAM D. UNDERWOODPresident Underwood has led Mercer during a period of dynamic growth and develop-ment for the University. Since his arrival as Mercer’s 18th Presi-dent in 2006, enrollment has increased by 18 percent to more than 8,200 students. Mercer has launched a second medi-cal school campus (in Savan-nah), initiated a master’s-level physician assistant program and a doctoral-level program in physical therapy and added
Ph.D. programs in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, and Nursing.
Reflecting an increased emphasis on research, Mercer in 2009-10 met the criteria established by the Carnegie Foun-dation for reclassification as a research-doctoral university. Over the past three years, the number of Ph.D. students has increased from fewer than 25 to approximately 200, while the amount of externally funded research expen-ditures has grown to nearly $25 million. In addition to increased levels of funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, Mercer scien-tists have for the first time been funded as eminent cancer scientists by the Georgia Cancer Coalition, while other Mer-cer scientists are now receiving funding to support their research through the Georgia Research Alliance.
The University has intensified its long-standing commit-ment to service-learning and community engagement un-
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der President Underwood’s leadership. During the spring of 2009, Mercer announced a $5 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support con-tinued revitalization of the College Hill Corridor between campus and downtown Macon. The groundbreaking Mercer On Mission program, launched in 2007, has been recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative as “an ex-emplary approach to addressing a specific global chal-lenge.” Mercer earned the highest federal recognition for community engagement by the Corporation for National and Community Service in 2009, and in 2008 became the only university in Georgia to receive the Carnegie Foun-dation’s designation for “Curricular Engagement and Outreach and Partnerships.”
Prior to joining Mercer, President Underwood served at Baylor University as Interim President and held the pres-tigious Leon Jaworski Chair at the Baylor School of Law. President Underwood is an accomplished educator and scholar. He was designated a Master Teacher at Baylor in recognition of extraordinary classroom teaching over an extended period. He is an elected member of the Ameri-
can Law Institute and the American Bar Foundation.
President Underwood was awarded the J.D. degree summa cum laude by the Uni-versity of Illinois College of Law in 1985, where he graduated as class salutatorian and was an editor of the University of Illinois Law Review. Following gradua-tion, he clerked for the Honorable Sam D. Johnson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, prior to practicing law for several years with a large law firm in Dallas. He also holds an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, where he met his spouse, Lesli. They have two children, Jessica and William.
DIRECTOR OFATHLETICS
JIM COLEJim Cole assumed the duties of Director of Athletics for Mercer University on July 1, 2010. Prior to that, he served as MU’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs, heading up the Mercer Athletics Foundation (the fund-raising arm for Bears’ athletics) concurrent with his time as a State Representative in Georgia.
A native of Augusta, Cole entered Mercer on an academic scholarship in 1990 and let-tered in baseball from 1990 to 1993. He was recipient of the Charles C. Morgan Outstanding Student-Athlete Award and graduated with honors from the University in 1993.
Cole was drafted as a pitcher by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1993 and was named the franchise’s “Organizational Player of the Year” and a finalist for the TOPPS Minor League “Player of the Year Award” in 1994.
After an injury ended his professional baseball career, he returned to Mercer in 1997 to earn his MBA while serving as a graduate assistant and pitching coach for the baseball team. In 1998 he served as pitching coach for the Madison Black Wolves minor league team in Madison, Wis. Cole then entered private business before being elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2004 (and serving in that capac-ity until 2010).
Cole served as the legislative voice under the Gold Dome for the constituents of House District 125 - which includes Jas-per County and parts of Monroe, Jones and Lamar Counties. His legislative duties included membership on the Appropri-ations Economic Development Sub-Committee (to oversees important areas of the budget that deal with agriculture, community affairs, economic development and transporta-tion). In addition, Cole served on the Rules, Judiciary Non-Civil and State Planning and Community Affairs Committees.
Gov. Sonny Perdue appointed Cole to serve as senior admin-istration floor leader in early 2009, having served formerly as assistant floor leader from 2007-2008.
Even after leaving the political arena to assume the role as Mercers A.D., Cole was called on to continue his commitment of service to the people of the state of Georgia. In 2010, he was elected by his former constituents in Georgia’s House and Senate to represent the 8th Congressional District on the state’s Department of Transportation Board.
Cole is an active community leader throughout the state. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of Leader-ship Georgia, he is a member of Forsyth United Methodist Church.
Cole is married to the former Gaylyn Lawson of Forsyth, where they live with their two children, Caroline and Lawson.
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Senior.Women.Admin.
Jason ChildsHead.Coach
Men’s.Lacrosse
Myra CameronAthletics
Coordinator
Rob MurphyAssistant.A.D.
Sports.Medicine
Jim TessmerEvent
Coordinator
Ryan BaileyHead.Coach
Cross.Country.(M.&.W)
Bob HoffmanHead.Coach
Men’s.Basketball
Susie GardnerHead.Coach
Women’s.Basketball
Craig GibsonHead.Coach
Baseball
Dave BeyerAthletics.MediaRelations/SID
Penny DavisSpirit
Coordinator
Dr. Jeffrey HugdahlFaculty.AthleticsRepresentative
Paul BohrHead.Strength.&
Conditioning.Coach
Andy StabellAssistant.Sports
Information.Director
Michael EllisDirector.of..Operations
Nicky BrunoCheerleading
Coach
Jeff GrahamSports.Information
Assistant/New.Media
Joel WeemsAssistant.A.D.Compliance
Pam MansonStaff
Assistant
Brittany LeeExecutive.Director
Mercer.Athletic.Foundation
Gary GuyerHead.Coach
Women’s.Golf
Steve BradleyHead.CoachMen’s.Golf
Bobby LambHead.Coach
Football
Doug CowdenPep.BandDirector
Daniel TateAssistant.A.D.
Marketing/Promotions
STAFF & COACHES
Brad RuzzoHead.CoachMen’s.Soccer
Noelle RookeHead.CoachVolleyball
James DeFeoHead.Coach
Softball
Warren WoolfolkHead.Coach
Tennis.(M.&.W)
Grant SerafyHead.Coach
Women’s.Soccer
Jason FarhadiVolunteer
Sports.Information
Amanda Brown Assistant
Compliance
Kevin CavoorisAssistant
Compliance
Jacob StreetAssistant
Operations
Dan KlineAssistant
Marketing
Alex RiersonAcademicServices
CAMPUS SCENE: An aerial view of Mercer is the only way to truly appreciate the historical beauty and charm that the campus adds to Macon and middle Georgia.
STAFF & COACHES
The.Mission.of.the.Sports.Medicine.Department.is.to.provide.quality.comprehensive.healthcare.to.student-athletes..The.health.and.well-being.of.student-athletes.is.the.number.one.priority..Student-athletes.have.access.to.therapeutic.services.such.as.ultrasound,.electrical.stimulation,.hydrotherapy,.rehabilitation,.nutritional.counseling.and.preventative.physical.medicine.
The.Mercer.Sports.Medicine.department.utilizes.a.state-of-the-art.athletic.training.facility.in.the.University.Center..The.athletic.training.room.consists.of.a.treatment,.taping.and.rehabilitation.area..The.rehabilitation.area.is.equipped.with.a.treadmill,.exercise.bikes.in.addition.to.a.variety.of.weights,.resistance.bands,.medicine.balls,.and.other.rehabilitation.equipment.which.can.be.used.to.facilitate.injury.rehabilitations..
The.athletic.training.area.also.has.an.enclosed.hydrotherapy.room.with.an.eight-person.cold.whirlpool.and.smaller.extremity.whirlpools..There.are.also.offices.for.the.staff.and.a.physician.exam.room..The.athletic.training.room.also.has.easy.access.to.the.weight.room.and.the.University.Center.pool.
The.facility.is.staffed.by.two.full-time.certified.athletic.trainers.and.six.graduate.assistant.certified.athletic.trainers,.a.family.practice.physician.and.an.orthopedic.surgeon..The.staff.works.with.other.group.of.health-care.providers.to.bring.a.comprehensive.care.to.the.student-athletes.and.acts.as.a.liaison.with.nutritionists,.dentist,.cardiologists,.and.many.other.specialists.
Loren AlemanGraduate.Assistant
Volleyball,.Tennis
Jesse KolodziejskiGraduate.Assistant
Wom..Soccer,.Men’s.Golf
Tyler FredlundGraduate.Assistant
Lacrosse
Rodger FlemingAssistant.Trainer
Women’s.Basketball
Eric CarterGraduate.Assistant
Baseball,.Cheer.Squad
Megan McKinsonGraduate.Assistant
Softball,.Cross.Country
Sean RobbGraduate.Assistant
Men’s.Soccer,.Wom..Golf
Rob MurphyHead.Ath..Trainer/
Asst..AD.Sports.MedicineMen’s.Basketball
SPORTS MEDICINE
The.strength.and.conditioning.program.at.Mercer.has.three.primary.goals..These.goals.are.to.maximize.athleticism,.minimize.injuries.and.increase.mental/physical.toughness..The.way.this.is.accomplished.is.by.primarily.utilizing.ground.based,.multi-joint,.triple.extension,.explosive.exercises..Athletes.will.perform.exercises.of.all.types.but.focus.is.put.on.three.main.exercise.styles:.Olympic.lifting,.power.lifting.and.plyometrics..The.goal.is.to.try.and.replicate.the.movements,.velocities.and.forces.that.are.experienced.during.competition.of.the.athlete's.sport.
Served.by.a.professional.full-time.strength.and.conditioning.coach.as.well.as.an.assistant.coach,.Mercer.Athletics.provides.a.full.range.of.weight.training.and.exercise.equipment.to.assist.Mercer’s.approximately.250.student-athletes.in.reaching.their.athletic.potential.through.strength.training.and.conditioning.
Easily.accessible.from.anywhere.in.the.University.Center,.the.equipment.includes.the.following:•.three.top.of.the.line.power.lift.full.racks•.over.3,000.pounds.of.plates..•.a.line.of.variable.resistant.machines•.three.sets.of.Iron.Grip.dumbbells..•..five.free.standing.adjustable.benches
Derrick RosinskiGraduate.Assistant
Strength.&.Conditioning
Paul BohrStrength.&.
Conditioning.Coach
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
The Mercer Athletics Foundation was created in 2007 as the fund-raising arm for Mercer Uni-versity Athletics. Since its inception, members of the foundation have contributed over $1.5 million. These funds have been used to under-take such projects as hiring a full-time strength and conditioning coach, enhancing recruiting budgets, providing additional scholarships and to help increase salaries to attract and retain outstanding coaches.
Mission Statement:
2010-11 MAF President
John W. Collier John graduated from Mercer University in 1966 where he played baseball and was captain his senior year. He received his J.D. in 1971 from the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, where he served on Law Review, and is a member of the Georgia and Florida Bar. He is a past member of Mercer Board of Trustees. John has more than 15 years of experience providing wealth manage-ment services and over 25 years of experience in the practice of law. After serving as an institutional consultant at Smith Barney, John joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. He is currently an Institutional Money Manager at Merrill Lynch.
Message from the MAF President: “It’s a great time to ‘Be the Bear’ as a part of the Mercer University athletics family! There are many exciting things currently going on in Bears Athletics...with even more on the horizon!
“The experiences I gained as a Mercer student and athlete have proven invaluable in both my personal and professional life. Mercer offers its students an education - both on and off the field - that is as functional as it is respected in today’s world. A Mercer degree tells people that you have been a part of something special.
“The Mercer Athletic Foundation’s goal is to enhance and grow the ‘athletic experience’ for the student-athletes who follow in the footsteps of those who, like myself, were fortunate enough to represent the Orange & Black in intercol-legiate athletics competition. Your gifts and contributions to the MAF are what make it possible for this to happen, so please consider how you can ‘Be the Bear’ today!”
OTHERMERCERATHLETICFOUNDATIONOFFICERSVice-President: Secretary: Treasurer:Charlie Cantrell Dr. Bill Argo Dr. Chuck Hawkins
MERCER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
BUILDING…•.Atlantic.Sun.student-athletes.set.a.new.all-time.record.with.63.79.percent.earning.All-Academic.honors.by.achieving.at.least.a.3.0.GPA.during.their.season.of.competition.last.year.•.The.A-Sun.led.all.of.Division.I.last.year.as.the.NCAA’s.top.academic.women’s.soccer.conference;.nine.of.11.teams.received.national.honors.from.the.NSCAA.for.posting.a.team.GPA.of.3.0.or.better,.the.highest.percentage.in.the.country.•.ETSU.baseball.standout.Paul.Hoilman.won.his.second-straight.A-Sun.Student-Athlete.of.the.Year.award.becoming.just.the.fourth.person.in.A-Sun.history.to.accomplish.that.feat..The.2010.National.College.Home.Run.Derby.Champion.posted.a.3.95.GPA.in.math.and.was.named.a.Lowe’s.CLASS.National.finalist.•.Belmont’s.Mick.Hedgepeth.was.named.the.2010-11.NACDA.Division.I-AAA.Scholar.Athlete.of.the.Year.•.Kennesaw.State’s.Ben.Greene.earned.the.NCAA.Elite-88.honor.for.having.the.best.GPA.among.participants.in.the.NCAA.men’s.golf.national.championship.
…WINNERS…•.The.A-Sun.set.multiple.records.for.postseason.participation.in.men’s.basketball.and.finished.ranked.17th.in.conference.RPI,.leading.all.but.the.ACC,.SEC.and.Conference.USA.among.nine.southeastern.Division.I.conferences..A.conference.record.three.teams.reached.postseason.play;.the.A-Sun.earned.three.postseason.wins,.and.hosted.three.postseason.games.with.ETSU.reaching.the.semifinals.of.the.CIT.and.Jacksonville.notching.a.postseason.win.for.the.second-straight.year.(2010.NIT,.2011.CIT).•.A.record-setting.three.A-Sun.teams.advanced.to.postseason.play.in.women’s.basketball.(Stetson/NCAA;.FGCU/WNIT;.USC.Upstate/WBI),.with.FGCU.playing.in.the.postseason.for.the.fourth-consecutive.year.at.Division.I;.the.Eagles.posted.their.third.national.postseason.victory.in.that.span.with.a.win.in.the.WNIT.last.year.•.The.A-Sun.earned.national.distinction.in.women’s.basketball.as.one.of.only.two.Division.I.conferences.to.receive.a.grant.from.the.NCAA.to.promote.attendance.nationally.for.women’s.basketball.-.league.attendance.jumped.more.than.15%;.the.A-Sun.also.partnered.with.CollegeInsider.com.to.present.the.first.national.poll.in.women’s.basketball.for.mid-major.programs.–.a.poll.that.showed.FGCU.in.a.top-ten.ranking.all.year.long.•.A-Sun.Baseball.returned.to.a.familiar.lofty.position.on.the.national.stage.last.year..The.A-Sun.was.a.top-ten.conference.all.year,.with.Stetson,.Belmont.and.Jacksonville.playing.in.the.NCAA.Championship;.each.A-Sun.team.had.at.least.one.win,.with.Stetson.and.Belmont.reaching.the.regional.finals,.giving.the.A-Sun.five.wins.in.the.national.tournament,.tops.among.non-BCS.conferences..Jacksonville’s.Adam.Brett.Walker,.ETSU’s.Bo.Reeder.and.Mercer’s.Jacob.Tanis.earned.All-American.honors.•.Softball.continued.to.impact.the.national.rankings.and.tournaments.as.the.A-Sun.ranked.in.the.top-12.conferences.nationally.for.the.fourth-straight.year;.the.A-Sun.boasted.five.teams.in.the.RPI.top-100.•.National.success.for.the.A-Sun.in.men’s.golf.success.has.become.an.annual.achievement.as.the.A-Sun.sent.multiple.teams.to.the.NCAA.Championship.for.the.eighth.time.in.nine.years;.All-American.Jeff..Karlsson.helped.Kennesaw.State.finished.third.at.the.NCAA.Southeastern.Regional.last.year,.the.best.regional.finish.ever.for.an.A-Sun.team..The.Owls.advanced.to.nationals,.the.seventh.time.in.eight.years.an.A-Sun.team.has.advanced.through.regionals.into.the.finals.•.The.A-Sun.posted.the.nation’s.best.increase.in.men’s.soccer.ranking.last.year..Four.programs.improved.nearly.100.spots.in.the.NCAA.RPI.rankings.with.FGCU.nationally.ranked.in.the.Top.25.for.the.majority.of.the.year.
…FOR LIFE!•.Federal.Graduation.Rate.and.NCAA.Graduation.Success.Rate.(GSR).reports.show.the.A-Sun.meeting.its.mission.of.Building.Winners.for.Life.as.32.programs.boast.a.perfect.100%.success.rate.•.Three.A-Sun.schools,.North.Florida,.Lipscomb.and.Belmont,.received.Community.Engagement.recognition.from.the.Carnegie.Foundation.for.exceptional.commitment.to.community.service.•.The.Tennessean.tabbed.Lipscomb.graduate.Beth.Harwell,.the.state’s.first.female.Speaker.of.the.House,.as.Tennessee’s.Most.Powerful.Woman.•.The.A-Sun.SAAC.surpassed.the.$100,000.mark.for.charitable.fund.raising,.reaching.$103,000.in.the.seven-year.history.of.the.charitable.challenge.•.The.A-Sun.claimed.the.Southeast.D-I.Athletic.Director.of.the.Year.honor.for.the.third-straight.year,.as.Stetson’s.Jeff.Altier.followed.ETSU’s.Dave.Mullins.and.Belmont’s.Mike.Strickland.in.earning.that.distinction.•.Lipscomb.basketball.player.Jenna.Bartsokas.earned.post-graduate.scholarships.from.both.the.A-Sun.and.the.NCAA.as.she.claimed.the.A-Sun’.Student-Athlete.of.the.Year.honor.and.was.named.a.finalist.for.the.NCAA.Woman.of.the.Year.award.•.Three.A-Sun.institutions.earned.Top-10.rankings.in.U.S..News.&.World.Report’s.annual.rankings.of.the.best.regional.universities.in.the.southeast..Stetson.at.No..3,.Belmont.at.No..5,.and.Mercer.at.No..8.each.earned.top.marks.•.The.Princeton.Review.recognized.ETSU,.Mercer,.North.Florida.and.Belmont.in.its.list.of.the.Best.Colleges.in.the.southeast.
Headquartered.in.Macon,.Ga.,.the.A-Sun.boasts.six.of.the.top.eight.media.markets.in.the.Southeast..The.A-Sun.includes.a.blend.of.the.most.prestigious.and.dynamic.private.and.public.institutions.in.the.region:.Belmont.University,.East.Tennessee.State.University,.Florida.Gulf.Coast.University,.Jacksonville.University,.Kennesaw.State.University,.Lipscomb.University,.Mercer.University,.University.of.North.Florida,.University.of.South.Carolina.Upstate.and.Stetson.University.
THIS IS THE ATLANTIC SUNFor.more.than.30.years,.the.Atlantic.Sun.Conference.has.supported.its.member.institutions.in.providing.intercollegiate.athletics.programs.committed.to.Building.Winners.for.Life..The.A-Sun.meets.this.mission.by.maintaining.the.highest.standards.in.academic.and.athletic.achievement.with.a.true.balance.between.student.and.athlete..By.integrating.sportsmanship.in.the.competitive.arena.and.fostering.leadership.through.community.service,.A-Sun.member.institutions.provide.an.overall.educational.experience.for.our.student-athletes.that.reflects.our.commitment.to.and.success.in.Building.Winners.for.Life.
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Date Opponent Location TimeThu,Nov.3 GeorgiaCollegeandState Macon,Ga. 5PMFri,Nov.11 Auburn Macon,Ga. 7PMMon, Nov. 14 Davidson Davidson, N.C. 6 PMThurs,Nov.17 GeorgiaSouthern Macon,Ga. 7PMSun, Nov. 20 Central Florida Orlando, Fla. 2 PMWed, Nov. 23 Wake Forest Winston-Salem, N.C. 12 PMFri, Nov. 25 High Point High Point, N.C. 7 PMThurs, Dec. 1 Lipscomb Nashville, Tenn. 6 PMSat, Dec. 3 Belmont Nashville, Tenn. 3 PMTues,Dec.6 Georgia Macon,Ga. 7PMSun,Dec18 Troy Macon,Ga. 2PMWed, Dec. 21 UNC Asheville Asheville, N.C. 12 PMWed,Dec.28 Winthrop Macon,Ga. 7PMFri,Dec.30 NotreDame Macon,Ga. 7PMMon,Jan.2 FloridaGulfCoast Macon,Ga. 5PMWed,Jan.4 Stetson Macon,Ga. 5PMSat, Jan. 7 East Tennessee State Johnson City, Tenn. 1:30 PMMon, Jan. 9 USC Upstate Spartanburg, S.C. 5 PMSat,Jan.14 KennesawState Macon,Ga. 2PMThurs,Jan.19 Jacksonville Macon,Ga. 7PMSat,Jan.21 NorthFlorida Macon,Ga. 2PMThurs, Jan. 26 Florida Gulf Coast Fort Myers, Fla. 7:05 PMSat, Jan. 28 Stetson Deland, Fla. 1 PMThurs,Feb.2 EastTennesseeState Macon,Ga. 7PMSat,Feb.4 USCUpstate Macon,Ga. 2PMSat, Feb. 11 Kennesaw State Kennesaw, Ga. 5 PMThurs, Feb. 16 North Florida Jacksonville, Fla. 7 PMSat, Feb. 18 Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. 1 PMThurs,Feb.23 Lipscomb Macon,Ga. 5PMSat,Feb.25 Belmont Macon,Ga. 2PMWed.Feb.29 A-SunTournament Macon,Ga. TBA
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