We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The book, which touches on teamwork and how to be a good teammate, is geared towards readers ages four to eight. In the 1973 AIAW Tournament, they beat Long Beach State 5546 before losing to South Connecticut State 5846 in the Quarterfinals. 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. The Spartans earned the No. SDSU was 69-20 with Gardner on staff and garnered two WAC regular season crowns in 1994 and 1995. Mercer women's basketball coach Susie Gardner wrote a book with the hope of sparking a love of reading in children. Email Address }; 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). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Full access on your desktop, tablet and mobile device. 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. Google CAPTCHA is used to prevent spam. Before arriving at Mercer, Gardner spent three seasons (2007-10) as an assistant coach at the University of Florida. 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. Gonzalez, Detavia Mercer played in the Southern Women's Athletic Conference for one season (1971-72) before joining the Georgia AIAW in 1972, playing until 1981. Gardners teams have amassed 20-plus wins in six-of-the-last-eightseasons, including five consecutive 20-or-more win seasons from 2014-2019. All Parents (September 2021) 5 seed in their first game on Thursday, March 2nd at 1:15 p.m. at the Harrah's Cherokee Center. (@StagsWBball) March 14, 2022 Princeton (24-4), the Ivy League winner, coached by former UConn guard Carla Berube, got a No. No matter what you decide to do with your life, you need to be a teammate. Stewart, Kierra 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. Macon Only Faculty and Staff (September 2021) 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. They lost to Texas in the 1980 AIAW National Division I Basketball Championship 8180. field59.ipo = { evvnt_require("evvnt/discovery_plugin").init({ 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. United Way List/Macon Listserv (September 2021) map: false, 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. April 23, 2002 940 MACON Brenda Welch-Nichols has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Mercer University. But the best part of the day was as they were walking out that door getting their very own book.. Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia in 1986, followed by a Master of Education degree in 1988. virtual: false, All Parents (September 2021) Pope said the quick decision was an easy one. While at Florida, the 2009 Gators advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament with Gardner on staff. Get breaking news alerts, daily headlines and exclusive offers in your inbox. The school's team competes in the Southern Conference. 6 Kentucky (19-11) on Saturday in. There is no additional information to display. Sam Breen, 6-1, F, UMass Minutewomen After winning the award last season, Breen got even better and was officially named A-10 player of the year Tuesday. TW@M Manual Additions 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Prior to Gardners arrival, Mercer had not competed in postseason play since 1985. 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. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) It was Dr. Seuss who once said, The more that you read, the more things you will know. Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the school's 10th women's basketball head coach on June 24, 2010. Do you have a story idea or viewpoint you'd like to share with The Den? Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the schools 10thwomens basketball head coach on June 24, 2010. 3/1/2023 12:48:00 PM. The Bears became the first 7-seed to advance to the conference semifinals since 2014 with the win. Phone. TW@M Manual Additions 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. Additionally, it was Mercers seventh SoCon crown in the last six years. 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. Dougherty, Summah [2], Mercer began play in 1970. text: "Promote your event", Gardner has accumulated 219total wins at Mercer, making her the all-time winningest coach in program history. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. 2016 Women's Basketball vs. Florida State. From 1992-95, Gardner was the assistant coach at Western Athletic Conference power San Diego State University. Snyder, Ashlee Original reporting that provides diverse perspectives on news and issues of today. 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. 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 more that you learn, the more places youll go.. Six freshmen have been awarded a spot on the conference All-Freshmen team under Gardners tutelage. 2017 Mercer vs. Wofford, Women's Basketball. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print edition. 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 . All Alumni (September 2021) Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia in 1986, followed by a Master of Education degree in 1988. Their combined record is 04. The Bears concluded the season with a 30-3 overall record, claiming both the Southern Conference Regular Season and Tournament Titles. The Bears also finished first in the NCAA in fewest turnovers (303) and turnovers per game (9.2). Mercer VIPs Under Gardners guidance, Mercer has taken part in three NCAA Womens Basketball Tournaments, two Womens National Invitation Tournaments and two Womens Basketball Invitational Tournaments. Gardner has been twice named SoCon Coach of the Year (2016, 2018). Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the schools 10thwomens basketball head coach on June 24, 2010. Before arriving at Mercer, Gardner spent three seasons (2007-10) as an assistant coach at the University of Florida. While at Florida, the 2009 Gators advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament with Gardner on staff. 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. Prior to the start of the 2016-17 season, Gardner authored a childrens book to help promote childrens literacy titled 1, 2, 3 Team!. The new Mercer coach has an impressive resume. They finished the season 7-22, 4-10 in the Southern Conference. 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. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff. Gardner has taken the Bears to seven postseason tournaments in 11 seasons. category_id: null, Coaches All-Southern Conference Women's Basketball Teams . With Gardner at the Razorbacks helm in 2004-05, Arkansas earned a trip to the WNIT tournament. 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. United Way List/Macon Listserv (September 2021) The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Johnson-Graham, Josh His responsibilities include coordinating the team's travel and community service efforts. The Mercer Bears men's basketball team represents Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, United States. 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 First Name Submit. Mercer alumna continues to find success on the basketball court. Mercer has now competed in the postseason in four consecutive seasons following the NCAA Tournament berth. Mercer VIPs Submit, Mercer University. Wierzba, David Titus 73 steals led the SoCon and ranked sixth nationally, while her 41 blocks were the third-most in the conference. Houpt, Enjulina She finished her college career there averaging better than 19 points as a senior. 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). Additionally, it was Mercers sixthSoCon crown in the last sevenyears. The Bears did not make another postseason appearance until the 2013 Women's Basketball Invitational. 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. Do you have a story idea or viewpoint you'd like to share with The Den? Gardner coached the SoCon Defensive Player of the Year in Titus, who put together one of the best defensive seasons in program history. 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. Wed love to hear from you. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend. Prior to that, she served as the head coach at Okaloosa Walton Community College in Florida for three years where she compiled a 63-27 record in the difficult Panhandle Conference. N@M Manual Additions The official Women's Basketball Coach List for the Mercer University Bears . Included in that stretch was coach Gibsons 600th career victory as the skipper for the Bears. Mercer womens basketball coach Susie Gardner wrote a book with the hope of sparking a love of reading in children. Welch-Nichols, who served as an assistant coach at the University of South Alabama this past season, replaces Sharon Baldwin, who announced her resignation Monday.Baldwin accepted the head coaching job at East Carolina University. This article about a basketball team in Georgia (U.S. state) is a stub. Women's Basketball - Mercer University Athletics Fight Back But Fall 82 - 76 At Wofford All Twitter YouTube Instagram Mercer_WBB RT @EPEDtogether: Since the @SoConSports awards will be announced on Tuesday, I wanted to go ahead and share with you the BEST scout team in the conference! Gardner was named a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award in the Childrens Book category. This content is only available to USA TODAY subscribers. 10 Florida State 6-5 in the 11th inning. All Students (September 2021) We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Prior to Gardners arrival, Mercer had not competed in postseason play since 1985. She became the first Mercer player with 75+ steals and 50+ blocks in the same season and was the only player in Division I to accomplish that feat. 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. Gardner was tabbed as the OVC Coach of the Year in 2003. 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. 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. All rights reserved. A week later, on Tuesday, March 8, coach Gibsons squad again walked off with a 5-4 win over No. Thats to build proficient readers and leaders, Dr. Dillard said. Rose's 32 Points Propel Women's Basketball to Record Win at UTC . Macon Faculty and Staff (September 2021) Each first grader in the Bibb County School District will get a free copy of One, Two, Three, Team! 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 2018 Women's Basketball Florida (Judy Stapleton) 2018 Women's Basketball Wake Forest (Mike Slade) 2018 Womens Basketball Championship. Mercer University named veteran NCAA Division I coach Susie Gardner as the school's 10th women's basketball head coach on June 24, 2010. Director of Basketball Operations. 2017 Mercer vs. Chattanooga, Women's Basketball. Andrea Honaker. 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