Gardner was named a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award in the Childrens Book category. The Bears became the first 7-seed to advance to the conference semifinals since 2014 with the win. Jones, Nigeria The Den Manual Additions 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. Harkless, Eliza 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. Player of the Year Rachael Rose, So., G, Wofford All Students (September 2021) Evans, Susie Cresencia served as a graduate assistant under Gardner at Mercer from August 2015 to May 2017. After winning the SoCon regular-season championship with a 13-1 mark, the Bears slammed Western Carolina, Samford and Furman in the Southern Conference Championship at Asheville, North Carolina, March 3-6, by an average margin of 29 points a game. 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. Submit. Reeves, Amoria 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 (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. Mercers SoCon Regular Season Title was the third consecutive season that the Bears claimed the top slot. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. N@M Manual Additions Do you have a story idea or viewpoint you'd like to share with The Den? kuykendall_jt@mercer.edu. Peer Influencers List (November 2021) Welch-Nichols also has head coaching experience for two seasons at Western Texas College. The Bears also finished first in the NCAA in fewest turnovers (303) and turnovers per game (9.2). 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. 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. On Tuesday, March 1, Mercer earned a walk-off win against No. Susie Gardner reads her book "1, 2, 3 Team! We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Each first grader in the Bibb County School District will get a free copy of, 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. Gardners teams have amassed 20-plus wins in six-of-the-last-eightseasons, including five consecutive 20-or-more win seasons from 2014-2019. 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. Meanwhile, head coach Craig Gibsons baseball team is off to a blistering start to the 2022 season. Florida sandwiched the NCAA Tournament appearance with WNIT appearances in 2008 and 2010 (advancing to the round of 16 during Gardners first year and to the second round in 2010). Macon Only Faculty and Staff (September 2021) Watch on Do you have a story idea or viewpoint you'd like to share with The Den? 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 2017-18 season was one for the record books as Mercer registered its first 30-win season in program history. 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). N@M Manual Additions UGA made the NCAA Final Four in 1983 and 1985 with Gardner on the squad including a national runner-up finish in 1985 - and reached the NCAA tournament both of her years as a graduate assistant, as well. All Faculty and Staff (September 2021) All Alumni (September 2021) All Students (September 2021) 5 seed and will take on the Spartans who earned the No. MACON, Ga. The Mercer Women's basketball team will face a number one seed in the NCAA Women's Tournament on March 21. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. MACON Brenda Welch-Nichols has been named the new head womens basketball coach at Mercer University. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address; Ali Trani: 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. All Parents (September 2021) The Bears have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament four times. 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. The announcement was made by Athletics Director Bobby Pope at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Taking advantage of hosting their first 17 games in the friendly confines of OrthoGeorgia Park/Claude Smith Field, the Bears are 12-1 thus far. Hartley Elementary School Principal Dr. Carmalita Dillard says the theme of the book matches the schools vision for its students. In her time at Mercer, Gardner has coached four SoCon Players of the Year, including Kahlia Lawrence who has thrice garnered the award. 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). 2017 Mercer vs. Samford. I am confident she will keep the womens program going in the right direction. All Parents (September 2021) Titus 73 steals led the SoCon and ranked sixth nationally, while her 41 blocks were the third-most in the conference. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. Mercer forward Summah Evans was named defensive player of the year by the coaches and Western Carolina's Kyla Allison was the winner of the Ann Lashley Inspiration Award. Women's Basketball Runs in Fourth to 86-60 Triumph Over Samford 02.18.23. Houpt, Enjulina As a head coach, she has gone to seven NCAA tournaments, including three with the Austin Peay Governors and is. Before arriving at Mercer, Gardner spent three seasons (2007-10) as an assistant coach at the University of Florida. Talk to 41NBC/WMGTs anchors, reporters and meteorologists. 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. 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. Snyder, Ashlee 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. All Students (September 2021) The Bears concluded the season with a 30-3 overall record, claiming both the Southern Conference Regular Season and Tournament Titles. This content is only available to USA TODAY subscribers. Last Name The official Women's Basketball Coach List for the Mercer University Bears . Their combined record was 21. Trani, Braxtyn [2], Mercer began play in 1970. April 23, 2002 940 MACON Brenda Welch-Nichols has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Mercer University. In addition to working at South Alabama, she was an assistant at the University of Memphis for two seasons. 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 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]. 10 Florida State 6-5 in the 11th inning. While at Florida, the 2009 Gators advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament with Gardner on staff. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The position was endowed in 2021 by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, one of UI athletics' most generous supporters. The 2017-18 season was one for the record books as Mercer registered its first 30-win season in program history. Wierzba, David Serracanta, Layla 2017 Mercer at Alabama, Women's Basketball. They played as an independent from 1982 to 1985 before joining the New South Women's Athletic Conference in 1985. Johnson-Graham, Josh Peer Colleges (September 2021) 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. 6 Kentucky (19-11) on Saturday in. Submit, Mercer University. Gardner was a member of the 1983 Sports Festival South Team which earned a gold medal. The Bears appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. Senior guard Amoria Neal-Tysor was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. Director of Basketball Operations. partner_name: "41NBC", N@M Manual Additions No matter what you decide to do with your life, you need to be a teammate. She was also a member of the USAs Select Team which competed in Canada. }; (478) 301-2059. The new movie . 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. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. The new Mercer coach has an impressive resume. Johnson, Jaron 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. But the best part of the day was as they were walking out that door getting their very own book.. }. 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. His responsibilities include coordinating the team's travel and community service efforts. They are led by head coach Greg Gary and play their home games at Hawkins Arena . The Bears drew the 16-seed in the Hemisfair region of the tournament and . Thats to build proficient readers and leaders, Dr. Dillard said. 13 Georgia Tech in the bottom of the ninth. From 1992-95, Gardner was the assistant coach at Western Athletic Conference power San Diego State University. Each first grader in the Bibb County School District will get a free copy of One, Two, Three, Team! The number two also has another. We were fortunate Brenda was available. Women's Basketball Downs Mercer to Claim SoCon Regular-Season Title 02.23.23. Mercer alumna continues to find success on the basketball court. They made the WBI again in 2015 and the WNIT in 2016. 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. virtual: false, 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. She has a reputation for being an outstanding recruiter and promoter as well as an excellent on-the-floor coach. 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. 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. 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 games will be streamed on ESPN+ and Nexstar. Mercer earned its first-ever nod in the NCAA Division I Tournament after snatching the SoCons automatic berth. 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,. Exclusive, subscriber-only content and weekly email newsletters. Some sports offer scholarship opportunities for student-athletes. follows a child named Zoey who learns the value of teamwork. As of the end of the 201718 Southern Conference season, they have an all-time record of 688670. 2017 Mercer vs. Wofford, Women's Basketball. Locke, Aspen The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 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. The Panhandle is considered by most basketball experts to be the best womens junior college league in the country. evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ United Way List/Macon Listserv (September 2021) Even more impressive is back-to-back Tuesday night wins over ranked opponents from the Atlantic Coast Conference. Included in that stretch was coach Gibsons 600th career victory as the skipper for the Bears. With Gardner at the Razorbacks helm in 2004-05, Arkansas earned a trip to the WNIT tournament. There is no additional information to display: With Gardner at the Razorbacks helm in 2004-05, Arkansas earned a trip to the WNIT tournament. The more that you learn, the more places youll go.. It was Dr. Seuss who once said, The more that you read, the more things you will know. See Google's, Professor receives Ronald S. Blicq Award for Distinction in Technical Communication, Mercer University debaters perform well at tournaments, Center for Executive Education to offer Lean Six Sigma program in March. Brenda was a finalist for the job last year, he said. From 1992-95, Gardner was the assistant coach at Western Athletic Conference power San Diego State University. Stewart, Kierra The book, which touches on teamwork and how to be a good teammate, is geared towards readers ages four to eight. Now a nationally recognized girls basketball coach, she strives to help her own . The Den Manual Additions Their combined record is 04. 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. discovery: { Joe Kuykendall entered his first season as director of basketball operations for Mercer womens basketball prior to the 2016-17 season. 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. Florida sandwiched the NCAA Tournament appearance with WNIT appearances in 2008 and 2010 (advancing to the round of 16 during Gardners first year and to the second round in 2010). 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. Do you have a story idea or viewpoint you'd like to share with The Den? The Bulldogs won the SEC title in 1983, 1984 and 1986 as Gardner played alongside other noteworthy Georgia players like Teresa Edwards, Janet Harris and Katrina McClain. 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). Coaches All-Southern Conference Women's Basketball Teams. 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. Gardner was tabbed as the OVC Coach of the Year in 2003. "dfpConfig": { 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. UGA made the NCAA Final Four in 1983 and 1985 with Gardner on the squad including a national runner-up finish in 1985 - and reached the NCAA tournament both of her years as a graduate assistant, as well. 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. All Alumni (September 2021) The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In the 2019-20 season, Mercer advanced to the SoCon Semifinals for the sixth-consecutive season after knocking off No. Submit. var field59 = field59 || {}; Schillim. There is no additional information to display. 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. 1383. Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia in 1986, followed by a Master of Education degree in 1988. 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. Email Address (@StagsWBball) March 14, 2022 Princeton (24-4), the Ivy League winner, coached by former UConn guard Carla Berube, got a No. 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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