Neal-Tysor, Maria All Faculty and Staff (September 2021) element: "#evvnt-calendar-widget", evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ Talk to 41NBC/WMGTs anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Additionally, it was Mercers seventh SoCon crown in the last six years. Arkansas was a combined 64-54 during Gardners tenure and her 2005-06 team raced out to the best SEC start in the Lady Hogs program history. GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Amoria Neal-Tysor poured in a career high 42 points to pace hot shooting Mercer to an 88-69 win over Furman in Southern Conference women's basketball action Thursday evening at Timmons Arena. }); Gardner says even though the book focuses on a child in a sports environment, she hopes the message will expand beyond that. Sue Beckwith was a four-year letter winner with Iowa Women's Basketball (1976-1980) and has earned three UI degrees; 1980 BS, 1984 MD, and . From 1992-95, Gardner was the assistant coach at Western Athletic Conference power San Diego State University. The Bears appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. }, The more that you learn, the more places youll go.. } Under Gardner, Mercer led the SoCon in blocks, blocks per game, steals, steals per game and turnovers forced while ranking 14th in the country in blocks. 2016 Women's Basketball vs. Florida State. Peer Colleges (September 2021) SDSU was 69-20 with Gardner on staff and garnered two WAC regular season crowns in 1994 and 1995. Six freshmen have been awarded a spot on the conference All-Freshmen team under Gardners tutelage. On Tuesday, March 1, Mercer earned a walk-off win against No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The book, which touches on teamwork and how to be a good teammate, is geared towards readers ages four to eight. publisher_id: "41nbc.com", His responsibilities include coordinating the teams travel and community service efforts. Gardner also coached Shannon Titus to her third-consecutive SoCon Defensive Player of the Year award asshe became the first player in program history to be named the conferences best defender multiple times afterthe 2020-21 season. Mercer Women's Basketball Head Coach Susie Gardner announced Friday the hiring of former Mercer Graduate Assistant, Kaitlyn Cresencia, as the new Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. Gardner coached the SoCon Defensive Player of the Year in Titus, who put together one of the best defensive seasons in program history. Salter, Kassidy Mercer earned its first-ever nod in the NCAA Division I Tournament after snatching the SoCons automatic berth. Junior Amoria Neal-Tysor excelled offensively in the tournament and was named the Most Outstanding Player after averaging 25.7 points per game while shooting 45.3 percent from the floor (29-of-64) and 40.7 percent (11-of-27) from beyond-the-arc. Our mens coach, Mark Slonaker, is familiar with Brenda from his time at Pensacola Junior College, where both coached. Women's Basketball Mercer women's basketball coach Susie Gardner wrote a book with the hope of sparking a love of reading in children. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The Orange and Black defeated Wofford 60-38 in the SoCon Championship to earn a trip to the Big Dance and set a new conference title game record for fewest points allowed. October 25, 2011 12:00 AM. The Mercer Bears men's basketball team represents Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, United States. 11 seed and will begin play vs. No. Joe Kuykendall entered his first season as director of basketball operations for Mercer women's basketball prior to the 2016-17 season. They lost to Texas in the 1980 AIAW National Division I Basketball Championship 8180. Jones, Nigeria All Faculty and Staff (September 2021) All rights reserved. Get breaking news alerts, daily headlines and exclusive offers in your inbox. Under Gardners tutelage, in the 2021-22 season, Mercer finished second in the SoCon in points per game (64.4) and opponent points per game (56.9). Mercer offers intercollegiate competition in men's and women's basketball, cross country, soccer, and tennis, men's baseball, women's softball, and Men's Lacrosse. Story Links ASHEVILLE, N.C. - The Mercer women's basketball team will begin the SoCon Tournament Thursday in Asheville, North Carolina, against UNCG.The Bears earned the No. Cresencia served as a graduate assistant under Gardner at Mercer from August 2015 to May 2017. In the 2019-20 season, Mercer advanced to the SoCon Semifinals for the sixth-consecutive season after knocking off No. The Den Manual Additions Gardners book, called One, Two, Three, Team!, follows a child named Zoey who learns the value of teamwork. First Name The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2017 Mercer vs. Chattanooga, Women's Basketball. See Google's, A students guide on who to call at Mercer when you need help, Instead of walling people out, try letting others in, A valentine-themed Bear on the Street with Jasmine Nobles. The Bears (19-7, 10-3 SoCon) returned to their championship ways in the 2020-21 season by claiming their third Southern Conference Tournament title in the last four years, advancing to the NCAA Tournament to face top-seeded South Carolina in San Antonio. The Den Manual Additions . Last Name Prior to Gardners arrival, Mercer had not competed in postseason play since 1985. The Norfolk State Spartanettes (23-5, 11-2 MEAC) are looking to build on a six-game winning streak when they visit the Howard Lady Bison (13-13, 9-4 MEAC) on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Burr Gymnasium. Houpt, Enjulina The Orange and Black defeated Wofford 60-38 in the SoCon Championship to earn a trip to the Big Dance and set a new conference title game record for fewest points allowed. With Gardner at the Razorbacks helm in 2004-05, Arkansas earned a trip to the WNIT tournament. "Kaitlyn made our program better three years ago when she arrived in Macon and IContinue Reading The Bears won their second-straight Division I conference championship in 2019, defeating Furman 6866 to win the Southern Conference Title, earning their second appearance in the Division I NCAA basketball tournament.[3][4]. Hood, Erin TW@M Manual Additions The Bears will resume play at home on March 11 against Saint Peters University. First grade students at Hartley Elementary got to hear Coach Gardner read her book Friday and also got to take home a copy of it. Women's Basketball Coaches - Merrimack College Athletics Pause All Rotators Merrimack College Warriors Social Top - Facebook Opens in new window Social Top - Twitter Opens in new window Social Top - Instagram Opens in new window Social Top - YouTube Opens in new window Menu Sports Men's Sports Baseball Coach Slonaker highly recommended her for the position, Pope said. Mercer VIPs Each first grader in the Bibb County School District will get a free copy of One, Two, Three, Team! MACON, Ga. - Mercer head women's basketball coach Brenda Welch-Nichols will be returning to her alma mater, Sam Houston State University, as the program's head coach as announced by Mercer athletics director Bobby Pope late Tuesday. During the 2017-18 season, Mercer led the conference in 12 categories, including but not limited to: scoring offense (70.7), scoring defense (54.9), total assists (538), assists per game (16.3), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.78) and field-goal percentage (43.7). The Jennings, La., native is married to Barry Nichols and they have two sons, Brady, 9, and Brock, 1. Exclusive, subscriber-only content and weekly email newsletters. In her time at Mercer, Gardner has coached four SoCon Players of the Year, including Kahlia Lawrence who has thrice garnered the award. All Faculty and Staff (September 2021) All Alumni (September 2021) The Bears also finished first in the NCAA in fewest turnovers (303) and turnovers per game (9.2). follows a child named Zoey who learns the value of teamwork. They played as an independent from 1982 to 1985 before joining the New South Women's Athletic Conference in 1985. She also worked as an assistant at Pensacola Junior College from 1990-94 where she helped the Pirates to a 90-30 record. Rick Cameron is senior associate athletic director for communications, overseeing athletic media relations, including management of mercerbears.com, the official website of Mercer Athletics, while also maintaining his broadcasting responsibilities as Voice of the Bears. Titus 73 steals led the SoCon and ranked sixth nationally, while her 41 blocks were the third-most in the conference. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Mercer played in the conference until 2014, when they joined the Southern Conference. Bio. As of the end of the 201718 Southern Conference season, they have an all-time record of 688670. Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the school's 10th women's basketball head coach on June 24, 2010. Brenda was a finalist for the job last year, he said. Peer Influencers List (November 2021) https://t.co/GoQ1dS8bAo map: false, She joined the Gators after four seasons (2003-07) as the head coach at the University of Arkansas, giving her seven seasons as a coach in the Southeastern Conference. When Sharon informed me she was taking the East Carolina position, I contacted Brenda to see if she still had an interest in our coaching position. Summah Evans Named SoCon Defensive Player Of The Year, Neal-Tysor Named SoCon Player Of The Week, Bears Fight Back But Fall 82-76 At Wofford, Women's Basketball Concludes Regular Season At Wofford Saturday, Neal-Tysors Career Night Lifts Bears To 88-69 Win At Furman, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Email. Some sports offer scholarship opportunities for student-athletes. United Way List/Macon Listserv (September 2021) Junior Amoria Neal-Tysor excelled offensively in the tournament and was named the Most Outstanding Player after averaging 25.7 points per game while shooting 45.3 percent from the floor (29-of-64) and 40.7 percent (11-of-27) from beyond-the-arc. The 2017-18 season was one for the record books as Mercer registered its first 30-win season in program history. virtual: false, Johnson, Jaron 13 Georgia Tech in the bottom of the ninth. Atlantic 10. "dfpConfig": { TW@M Manual Additions Full access on your desktop, tablet and mobile device. Stewart, Kierra The Orange and Black defeated Furman73-54in the SoCon Championship to earn a trip to the Big Dance.. SeniorAmoria Neal-Tysor excelled offensively in the tournament and scored 26 points in the championship game. April 23, 2002 940 MACON Brenda Welch-Nichols has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Mercer University. Harkless, Eliza Baseball defeats ranked opponents on back-to-back Tuesdays Meanwhile, head coach Craig Gibson's baseball team is off to a blistering start to the 2022 season. In the 1973 AIAW Tournament, they beat Long Beach State 55-46 before losing to South Connecticut State 58-46 in the Quarterfinals. Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia in 1986, followed by a Master of Education degree in 1988. 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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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. For the fourth time in five years, head coach Susie Gardner, the Southern Conference (SoCon) Coach of the Year, is leading her womens basketball team to the NCAA Tournament. She also produced the OVC Player of the Year in both 2003 and 2004, with her players also garnering the leagues Freshman of the Year awards twice (2000 and 2001). All Students (September 2021) MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) It was Dr. Seuss who once said, The more that you read, the more things you will know. Gardner was named a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award in the Childrens Book category. N@M Manual Additions The Bears (23-7, 13-1SoCon) continuedtheir championship ways in the 2021-22season by claiming their fourthSouthern Conference Tournament title in the last fiveyears, advancing to the NCAA Tournament to face top-seeded UConnin Storrs, Connecticut. 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. This content is only available to USA TODAY subscribers. David Lowery - Women's Basketball Coach - Mercer University Athletics Choose a Staff Member: David Lowery Title Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Email lowery_ds@mercer.edu Phone (478) 301-2545 David Lowery was hired as an assistant women's basketball coach and recruiting coordinator on June 11, 2021. Gardner also coached Shannon Titus to her second-consecutive SoCon Defensive Player of the Year award as she became the first player in program history to be named the conferences best defender multiple times. Submit. Google CAPTCHA is used to prevent spam. The Bears concluded the season with a 30-3 overall record, claiming both the Southern Conference Regular Season and Tournament Titles. Included in that stretch was coach Gibsons 600th career victory as the skipper for the Bears. Peer Influencers List (November 2021) All Students (September 2021) The official Women's Basketball Coach List for the Mercer University Bears . The Bears became the first 7-seed to advance to the conference semifinals since 2014 with the win. discovery: { There is no additional information to display: The Mercer women's basketball team has won two straight conference titles. School of Medicine announces community partners in rural pediatric health care School of Medicine, Childrens join forces to advance pediatric healthcare in A students guide on who to call at Mercer when you Mercer Medicine partnership allows students to see a doctor without leaving school, A students guide on who to call at Mercer when you need help, School of Medicine announces community partners in rural pediatric health care initiative, Creative writing director addresses mental health in new poetry collection. Gardner was named a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award in the Childrens Book category. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Macon Faculty and Staff (September 2021) "global": { The Lady Govs accomplishments during that period included three Ohio Valley Conference tournament championships (2001, 2002 & 2003), and OVC regular season title (2003) and three NCAA post-season berths (2001, 2002 & 2003). I want kids to want to learn to read, to love to hold their very own book, but also hopefully the book tells a message too, Gardner said. First Team Jaron Dougherty, Mercer Jada Lewis, Mercer Amoria Neal-Tysor, Mercer (MOP) Andrea Cournoyer, Samford Lilly Hatton, Wofford Second Team Jakhyia Davis, ETSU Tierra Hodges, Furman Celena Taborn, Furman Shannon Titus, Mercer Helen Matthews, Wofford Pinnacle Award (highest GPA on championship-winning team) Emily Stradling, Mercer His responsibilities include coordinating the team's travel and community service efforts. She has a reputation for being an outstanding recruiter and promoter as well as an excellent on-the-floor coach. 2017 Mercer vs. Samford. Interview with Susie Gardner, the Mercer women's basketball coach (CT Scoreboard Pod) Nika Mhl and Dorka Juhsz's friendship predates UConn As Nika Mhl went through the recruiting process,. The Paladins were the only conference foe to defeat Mercer in the regular season, but the Bears came back to not only defeat Furman late in the regular season and again 73-54 in the tournament championship game. detail_page_enabled: true, Under Gardners guidance, Mercer has taken part in three NCAA Womens Basketball Tournaments, two Womens National Invitation Tournaments and two Womens Basketball Invitational Tournaments. 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