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2017 Mercer vs. Samford. } } -. 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). Last Name Gardner says even though the book focuses on a child in a sports environment, she hopes the message will expand beyond that. All Parents (September 2021) "prerollTemplate":"https://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/ads?sz=640x480&iu=/132916964,1079947/41nbc.com/featured&ciu_szs=300x250&impl=s&gdfp_req=1&env=vp&output=vast&vpos=preroll&unviewed_position_start=1&correlator=1677743044&cust_params=category=Bibb%20County%2CEducation%2CFeatured%2CLocal%20News%2CWMGT&video_position=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.41nbc.com%2Fmercer-womens-basketball-coach-shares-book-with-first-graders%2F&post=737886" 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). Some sports offer scholarship opportunities for student-athletes. }); 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. 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). Peer Influencers List (November 2021) "I want kids to want to learn to read, to love to hold their very own book, but. Women's Basketball Runs in Fourth to 86-60 Triumph Over Samford 02.18.23. N@M Manual Additions 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. She appeared in a pair of Final Fours as a player for the University of Georgia. Talk to 41NBC/WMGTs anchors, reporters and meteorologists. Men's Season Points, Women's Career Rebounds, Men's Yearly Assists, Women's Season Wins, Men's Career W-L% College Basketball Scores UNLV 77, Duke 79 , Kentucky 103, Duke 104 , Notre Dame 91, UConn 89 , Texas A&M 63, Stanford 62 October 25, 2011 12:00 AM. Mercer women's basketball head coach Susie Gardner throws the first pitch at the Mercer baseball team's March 8 game against Georgia Tech. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Macon Faculty and Staff (September 2021) kuykendall_jt@mercer.edu. Prior to the start of the 2016-17 season, Gardner authored a childrens book to help promote childrens literacy titled 1, 2, 3 Team!. You cant just be selfish.. First Name TW@M Manual Additions 2017 Mercer vs. Wofford, Women's Basketball. 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. The 2017-18 season was one for the record books as Mercer registered its first 30-win season in program history. partner_name: "41NBC", Hood, Erin
Thats to build proficient readers and leaders, Dr. Dillard said. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In the 2019-20 season, Mercer advanced to the SoCon Semifinals for the sixth-consecutive season after knocking off No. All Parents (September 2021) The Bears also finished first in the NCAA in fewest turnovers (303) and turnovers per game (9.2). Submit. Macon Only Faculty and Staff (September 2021) All Students (September 2021) United Way List/Macon Listserv (September 2021) Submit. 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. 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. She was also a member of the USAs Select Team which competed in Canada. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We need to sign several more players for next years team, and I felt that getting a new coach in place as quickly as possible was imperative. 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. Gardner cut her teeth as a Division I head coach at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tenn., where she had a highly successful seven-season run (1996-2003) and was 112-93. In addition to her defensive prowess, Titus also became Mercers 27th 1,000-point scorer and the sixth under Gardner. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Submit, Mercer University. 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]. 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 Gardner has taken the Bears to seven postseason tournaments in 11 seasons. Full access on your desktop, tablet and mobile device. Google CAPTCHA is used to prevent spam. Under Gardners guidance, Mercer has taken part in three NCAA Womens Basketball Tournaments, two Womens National Invitation Tournaments and two Womens Basketball Invitational Tournaments. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "global": { The Panhandle is considered by most basketball experts to be the best womens junior college league in the country. All rights reserved. number: 3, The Spartans earned the No. The 2019-20 Mercer Bears women's basketball team represents Mercer University during the 2019-20 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.The Bears, led by tenth-year head coach Susie Gardner, play their home games at the Hawkins Arena as members of the Southern Conference (SoCon). The Bears drew the 16-seed in the Hemisfair region of the tournament and . discovery: { 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster - Mercer University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Opens in new window Schedule Women's Basketball Women's Basketball Previous Next Sports Inside Athletics Fan Zone Tickets Multimedia Athletic Foundation Women's Basketball Schedule Roster Coaches Statistics Tickets News Additional Links Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the school's 10th women's basketball head coach on June 24, 2010. The Bears will find out where they will be headed next week and their first foe during the NCAA Womens Tournament Selection Show at 8 p.m. March 13 on ESPN. 2016 Women's Basketball vs. Florida State. category_id: null, They finished the season 7-22, 4-10 in the Southern Conference. But the best part of the day was as they were walking out that door getting their very own book.. Every Bibb first-grader to get copy of children's book by Coach Gardner By Andrea Honaker - August 15, 2022 746 This fall, every first-grader in Macon-Bibb County will receive a free book and a lesson in teamwork from Mercer women's basketball Coach Susie Gardner. First Name The more that you learn, the more places youll go.. 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 MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) It was Dr. Seuss who once said, The more that you read, the more things you will know. The Mercer women's basketball team has won two straight conference titles. 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 career for the Bulldogs under legendary head coach Andy Landers. Joe Kuykendall entered his first season as director of basketball operations for Mercer women's basketball prior to the 2016-17 season. }, From 1992-95, Gardner was the assistant coach at Western Athletic Conference power San Diego State University. function evvntDiscoveryInit() { We love our guys! The Bears have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament four times. The Bears, after being down one point following a desperation three-point shot by Furman to close out the first half, outscored the Paladins 30-4 in the third quarter to seal the deal. The Mercer Bears men's basketball team represents Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, United States. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff Staff Directory Members By Category/Department 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff Staff Directory Members By Category/Department 2016 Mercer University Athletics 1501 Mercer University Drive - Macon, GA 31207-0001 Privacy Policy| Terms of Service| Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital Original reporting that provides diverse perspectives on news and issues of today. She was also a member of the USAs Select Team which competed in Canada. Phone. 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. GAME DAY INFO Mercer (12-15, 8-6) vs UNCG (15-13, 8-6) Mercer has now competed in the postseason in four consecutive seasons following the NCAA Tournament berth. The Bears also finished first in the NCAA in fewest turnovers (303) and turnovers per game (9.2). 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. With Gardner at the Razorbacks helm in 2004-05, Arkansas earned a trip to the WNIT tournament. All Alumni (September 2021) [2], Mercer began play in 1970. Gardner was named a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award in the Childrens Book category. They played as an independent from 1982 to 1985 before joining the New South Women's Athletic Conference in 1985. Neal-Tysor, Maria
Gardner has accumulated 219total wins at Mercer, making her the all-time winningest coach in program history. See Google's, Professor receives Ronald S. Blicq Award for Distinction in Technical Communication, Creative writing director addresses mental health in new poetry collection, Miss Sallie Boone won admiration, affection of all | Mercer Legends. Gardners teams have amassed 20-plus wins in six-of-the-last-eightseasons, including five consecutive 20-or-more win seasons from 2014-2019. If your child is not in first grade but you want to get them a copy of the book, you can purchase it online from the Mercer University Press website. 5 seed in their first game on Thursday, March 2nd at 1:15 p.m. at the Harrah's Cherokee Center. All Parents (September 2021) By. July 13, 2021. The Bears also led the league in field-goal percentage (.418) and three-point field-goalpercentage (.362). Each first grader in the Bibb County School District will get a free copy of One, Two, Three, Team! We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. 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. The more that you learn, the more places youll go.. She finished her college career there averaging better than 19 points as a senior. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend. The Den Manual Additions Even more impressive again is the manner in which the Bears have won. Additionally, it was Mercers seventh SoCon crown in the last six years. detail_page_enabled: true, On Tuesday, March 1, Mercer earned a walk-off win against No. The announcement was made by Athletics Director Bobby Pope at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. The Bears became the first 7-seed to advance to the conference semifinals since 2014 with the win. The position was endowed in 2021 by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, one of UI athletics' most generous supporters. The book, which touches on teamwork and how to be a good teammate, is geared towards readers ages four to eight. 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. The conference merged with the Trans-America Athletic Conference in 1991, with the conference name changing to the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2001. I am confident she will keep the womens program going in the right direction. Download the 41NBC News App and the 41NBC Accuweather App on your smartphone or tablet. }; The Bears appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. Mercer Coach Susie Gardner Salary - USA TODAY Susie Gardner Salary, Mercer Updated 7:25 am ET Mar 10, 2022 Susie Gardner Mercer Record at School 196-148 Career Record 372-295 2022 figures. virtual: false, orientation: "portrait", Gardners teams also excel in the classroom as 63 student-athletes have been named to the Academic Honor Roll/All-Academic Team under her guidance. Mercer played in the 1985 NCAA Division II basketball tournament, making the Final Four after beating North Alabama 9086 (in OT) and Quinnipiac 8676 before losing to Central Missouri 8279. Last edited on 11 December 2022, at 20:17, 202223 Mercer Bears women's basketball team, 1980 AIAW National Division I Basketball Championship, "Mercer University Athletics Media Guide", "Mercer University Athletics Quick Facts", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mercer_Bears_women%27s_basketball&oldid=1126891178, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 20:17. This college basketball team article is a stub. Additionally, it was Mercers seventh SoCon crown in the last six years. A week later, on Tuesday, March 8, coach Gibsons squad again walked off with a 5-4 win over No. Peer Colleges (September 2021) Email. 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). map: false, 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. They lost to Texas in the 1980 AIAW National Division I Basketball Championship 8180. Gardner was tabbed as the OVC Coach of the Year in 2003. Exclusive, subscriber-only content and weekly email newsletters. His responsibilities include coordinating the teams travel and community service efforts. 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. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ 10 Florida State 6-5 in the 11th inning. Their combined record was 21. Mercer played in the Southern Women's Athletic Conference for one season (1971-72) before joining the Georgia AIAW in 1972, playing until 1981. 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. In addition, Gardner has coached three Freshman of the Year winners, a two-time Defensive Playerof the Year, 14First Team All-Conference honorees and eight Second Team All-Conference winners. 2017 Mercer at Alabama, Women's Basketball. The Jennings, La., native is married to Barry Nichols and they have two sons, Brady, 9, and Brock, 1. 1383. All rights reserved. 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. Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia in 1986, followed by a Master of Education degree in 1988. Snyder, Ashlee
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. 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. 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). Bio. In addition, Gardner has coached three Freshman of the Year winners, a two-time Defensive Playerof the Year, 14First Team All-Conference honorees and eight Second Team All-Conference winners. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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). Gardner has been twice named SoCon Coach of the Year (2016, 2018). The Bears will resume play at home on March 11 against Saint Peters University. The Bears became the first 7-seed to advance to the conference semifinals since 2014 with the win. Prior to Gardners arrival, Mercer had not competed in postseason play since 1985. 2017 Mercer vs. Chattanooga, Women's Basketball. All Faculty and Staff (September 2021) submission: { By BOBBY POPE - bobbypope428@gmail.com. Gardner was tabbed as the OVC Coach of the Year in 2003. The Den Manual Additions Under Gardners guidance, Mercer has taken part in three NCAA Womens Basketball Tournaments, two Womens National Invitation Tournaments and two Womens Basketball Invitational Tournaments. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Women's Basketball Downs Mercer to Claim SoCon Regular-Season Title 02.23.23. With more than 350 Division I wins on her resume, Coach Gardner has transformed Mercer into one of the top mid-major programs in the NCAA, let alone the Southeast. As a player, she was an NJCAA All-American at Western Texas before transferring to Sam Houston State. Our mens coach, Mark Slonaker, is familiar with Brenda from his time at Pensacola Junior College, where both coached. 11 seed and will begin play vs. No. Now a nationally recognized girls basketball coach, she strives to help her own . Mercer VIPs Email Address Before arriving at Mercer, Gardner spent three seasons (2007-10) as an assistant coach at the University of Florida. Email Updates (September 2021) 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 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. 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,. All Alumni (September 2021) Gardners book, called One, Two, Three, Team!, follows a child named Zoey who learns the value of teamwork. N@M Manual Additions As a head coach, she has gone to seven NCAA tournaments, including three with the Austin Peay Governors and is. 4 seed. field59.ipo = { widget: true, Peer Influencers List (November 2021) Stewart, Kierra
Six freshmen have been awarded a spot on the conference All-Freshmen team under Gardners tutelage. Prior to the start of the 2016-17 season, Gardner authored a childrens book to help promote childrens literacy titled 1, 2, 3 Team!. Gardner was named a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award in the Childrens Book category. In the 1973 AIAW Tournament, they beat Long Beach State 5546 before losing to South Connecticut State 5846 in the Quarterfinals. She has a reputation for being an outstanding recruiter and promoter as well as an excellent on-the-floor coach. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. History [ edit] Titus 73 steals led the SoCon and ranked sixth nationally, while her 41 blocks were the third-most in the conference. Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the schools 10thwomens basketball head coach on June 24, 2010. In the 2019-20 season, Mercer advanced to the SoCon Semifinals for the sixth-consecutive season after knocking off No. Email Updates (September 2021) Mercer earned its first-ever nod in the NCAA Division I Tournament after snatching the SoCons automatic berth. Women's Basketball
(478) 301-2059. 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. As of the end of the 201718 Southern Conference season, they have an all-time record of 688670. We know you have many choices and appreciate you investing in us and the future of journalism. Susie Gardner reads her book "1, 2, 3 Team! Mercer alumna continues to find success on the basketball court. Team sports is very critical, but not just as a sport, as a human being, as you grow and develop as a person, she said. Macon Only Faculty and Staff (September 2021) With more than 350 Division. The Bears also led the league in field-goal percentage (.418) and three-point field-goalpercentage (.362). 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. Coach Slonaker highly recommended her for the position, Pope said. Coaches All-Southern Conference Women's Basketball Teams. 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. Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the schools 10thwomens basketball head coach on June 24, 2010. 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 career for the Bulldogs under legendary head coach Andy Landers. 4 seed in the SoCon Tournament and will face Mercer, the No. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Included in that stretch was coach Gibsons 600th career victory as the skipper for the Bears. 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. Jones, Nigeria
Andrea Honaker. SDSU was 69-20 with Gardner on staff and garnered two WAC regular season crowns in 1994 and 1995. When you see news happening, share it! It was Dr. Seuss who once said, The more that you read, the more things you will know. Watch on Do you have a story idea or viewpoint you'd like to share with The Den? Six freshmen have been awarded a spot on the conference All-Freshmen team under Gardners tutelage. Hilda Hankerson's experiences on the Mercer women's basketball team set the stage for her successful career and gave her strong examples to follow. 13 Georgia Tech in the bottom of the ninth. } Pope said the quick decision was an easy one. Gardner has been twice named SoCon Coach of the Year (2016, 2018). Women's college basketball has come a long way during the past 40 years. On Friday, they get the chance to play in two straight NCAA tournaments. Reeves, Amoria
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