It's story time with Mercer Women's Basketball Head Coach Susie Gardner as she reads "1, 2, 3 Team!" Gardner wrote the book, which teaches children the importance of being a good teammate. She has a reputation for being an outstanding recruiter and promoter as well as an excellent on-the-floor coach. 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,. Director of Basketball Operations. Gonzalez, Detavia All rights reserved. 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. Google CAPTCHA is used to prevent spam. Gardner says even though the book focuses on a child in a sports environment, she hopes the message will expand beyond that. Schillim. 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 Faculty and Staff (September 2021) Meanwhile, head coach Craig Gibsons baseball team is off to a blistering start to the 2022 season. United Way List/Macon Listserv (September 2021) Mercer University. 2017 Mercer vs. Wofford, Women's Basketball. No matter what you decide to do with your life, you need to be a teammate. Stewart, Kierra Additionally, it was Mercers sixthSoCon crown in the last sevenyears. Phone. TW@M Manual Additions All Alumni (September 2021) map: false, 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 has taken the Bears to seven postseason tournaments in 11 seasons. Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. All Faculty and Staff (September 2021) kuykendall_jt@mercer.edu. The position was endowed in 2021 by P. Sue Beckwith, MD, one of UI athletics' most generous supporters. 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. There is no additional information to display. They played as an independent from 1982 to 1985 before joining the New South Women's Athletic Conference in 1985. 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 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. submission: { We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Prior to the start of the 2016-17 season, Gardner authored a childrens book to help promote childrens literacy titled 1, 2, 3 Team!. His responsibilities include coordinating the team's travel and community service efforts. Additionally, it was Mercers seventh SoCon crown in the last six years. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print edition. Our mens coach, Mark Slonaker, is familiar with Brenda from his time at Pensacola Junior College, where both coached. 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. number: 3, Thats to build proficient readers and leaders, Dr. Dillard said. 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. text: "Promote your event", }; 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. The doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and the public is invited to attend. October 25, 2011 12:00 AM. But the best part of the day was as they were walking out that door getting their very own book.. Email Address The Den Manual Additions We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Our most popular newsletter, Daily Briefing, to keep you updated on the day's top stories. var field59 = field59 || {}; 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). Their combined record was 21. Mercer VIPs }); The Bears have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament four times. By BOBBY POPE - bobbypope428@gmail.com. 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. Senior guard Amoria Neal-Tysor was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament. 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. 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 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. } } TW@M Manual Additions You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 2 Chattanooga 63-55. In the 2019-20 season, Mercer advanced to the SoCon Semifinals for the sixth-consecutive season after knocking off No. function evvntDiscoveryInit() { This article about a basketball team in Georgia (U.S. state) is a stub. Reeves, Amoria All Parents (September 2021) Coach Gardner says even though she wrote the book six years ago, its a dream come true to finally be able to share it with the community. Salter, Kassidy 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]. Submit. https://t.co/GoQ1dS8bAo 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 coached the SoCon Defensive Player of the Year in Titus, who put together one of the best defensive seasons in program history. The Bears also led the league in field-goal percentage (.418) and three-point field-goalpercentage (.362). 2016 Women's Basketball vs. Florida State. The Bears appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. "Kaitlyn made our program better three years ago when she arrived in Macon and IContinue Reading Jones, Nigeria They are led by head coach Greg Gary and play their home games at Hawkins Arena . 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. First Name Do you have a story idea or viewpoint you'd like to share with The Den? "I want kids to want to learn to read, to love to hold their very own book, but. Gardner, Ben 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. Additionally, it was Mercers sixthSoCon crown in the last sevenyears. Lowery, Marqu'es She did, and accepted the offer to come to Mercer. The Spartans earned the No. 13 Georgia Tech in the bottom of the ninth. Mercers SoCon Regular Season Title was the third consecutive season that the Bears claimed the top slot. Gardner coached the SoCon Defensive Player of the Year in Titus, who put together one of the best defensive seasons in program history. Director of Player Personnel and Basketball Operations, Hide/Show Additional Information For Brittany Reeves, Hide/Show Additional Information For Amoria Neal-Tysor, Hide/Show Additional Information For Maria Serracanta, Hide/Show Additional Information For Layla Hood, Hide/Show Additional Information For Erin Houpt, Hide/Show Additional Information For Enjulina Gonzalez, Hide/Show Additional Information For Detavia Salter, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kassidy Jones, Hide/Show Additional Information For Nigeria Harkless, Hide/Show Additional Information For Eliza Snyder, Hide/Show Additional Information For Ashlee Locke, Hide/Show Additional Information For Aspen Johnson, Hide/Show Additional Information For Jaron Dougherty, Hide/Show Additional Information For Summah Evans, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. 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. 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. 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). A Selection Show Watch Party will be held that night for Mercer fans in Hawkins Arena. Peer Colleges (September 2021) They finished the season 7-22, 4-10 in the Southern Conference. All Parents (September 2021) 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). orientation: "portrait", 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. Included in that stretch was coach Gibsons 600th career victory as the skipper for the Bears. This content is only available to USA TODAY subscribers. Women's Basketball Downs Mercer to Claim SoCon Regular-Season Title 02.23.23. 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. Women's Basketball Runs in Fourth to 86-60 Triumph Over Samford 02.18.23. 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. The announcement was made by Athletics Director Bobby Pope at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Gardner earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia in 1986, followed by a Master of Education degree in 1988. 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. The Panhandle is considered by most basketball experts to be the best womens junior college league in the country. Google CAPTCHA is used to prevent spam. 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. The 2017-18 season was one for the record books as Mercer registered its first 30-win season in program history. Mercers SoCon Regular Season Title was the third consecutive season that the Bears claimed the top slot. 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). She was also a member of the USAs Select Team which competed in Canada. Before arriving at Mercer, Gardner spent three seasons (2007-10) as an assistant coach at the University of Florida. 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. Welch-Nichols also has head coaching experience for two seasons at Western Texas College. Last Name Pope said the quick decision was an easy one. History [ edit] Women's Basketball Titans Fall at Northern Kentucky Feb 23 Women's Basketball Murua Named to #HLWBB All-Academic Team Feb 22 Women's Basketball Games 28-29: Detroit Mercy Closes Out #HLWBB Regular Season with Two-Game Road Swing at Northern Kentucky and Wright State Feb 21 Women's Basketball Hartley Elementary School Principal Dr. Carmalita Dillard says the theme of the book matches the schools vision for its students. 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. In the 1973 AIAW Tournament, they beat Long Beach State 5546 before losing to South Connecticut State 5846 in the Quarterfinals. 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, Mercer University debaters perform well at tournaments, School of Medicine announces community partners in rural pediatric health care initiative, Creative writing director addresses mental health in new poetry collection, Professor receives Ronald S. Blicq Award for Distinction in Technical Communication. 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 earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia in 1986, followed by a Master of Education degree in 1988. Gardner has accumulated 219total wins at Mercer, making her the all-time winningest coach in program history. 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. Johnson, Jaron The new Mercer coach has an impressive resume. Gardner was a member of the 1983 Sports Festival South Team which earned a gold medal. She appeared in a pair of Final Fours as a player for the University of Georgia. Macon Only Faculty and Staff (September 2021) 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, Mercer University debaters perform well at tournaments, School of Medicine announces community partners in rural pediatric health care initiative. Harkless, Eliza "dfpConfig": { [2], Mercer began play in 1970. 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. In the 1973 AIAW Tournament, they beat Long Beach State 55-46 before losing to South Connecticut State 58-46 in the Quarterfinals. We were fortunate Brenda was available. . 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