Sunday, December 3
Macon, Ga.
2 P.M.
Mercer University
6-2
69
vs
54
Davidson
3-5
1
2
3
4
F
Davidson
12
21
13
8
54
Mercer
14
18
23
14
69
Team Stats
DAV
MER
FG%
.373
.418
3FG%
.000
.273
FT%
.833
.625
RB
39
41
TO
20
16
STL
8
12
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
18
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's BasketballBears Run Away with 15-Point Victory
12/3/2017 5:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Calloway and Lawrence combine for 37 points
MACON, Ga. – Mercer Women's Basketball improved to 6-2 on the season after running away with a 15-point victory over the visiting Davidson Wildcats (3-5) on Sunday in Hawkins Arena.
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STAT OF THE GAME
The Bears held Davidson to just 21 second-half points, while netting 37 points of their own. Mercer also claimed the rebounding battle, 41-39.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
KeKe Calloway secured today's player of the game honors, netting a game-high 19 points while also pulling down a season-high seven rebounds. Calloway finished the game 7-of-17 from the field and recorded a thunderous block in the fourth quarter on a Davidson fast break.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Davidson jumped out to an early four-point lead to open the quarter, extending its lead to six points with 3:37 remaining in the frame. The Mercer defense stepped up to close the quarter, forcing six turnovers in the final 3:37, yielding zero points. The Bears closed the quarter on an 8-0 run to take the 14-12 lead, including four consecutive points from Kayla Potts.
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The Wildcats outscored the Bears 13-5 through the first four minutes of the second quarter to reclaim the six-point advantage for the second time in the contest. Much like the first quarter, Mercer went on another run to close the gap, this time outscoring Davidson 13-8 to close the deficit to just one point heading into the locker room.
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The Bears came out aggressive to start the third quarter, racing out to a 13-6 run before forcing a Davidson timeout following a layup from Calloway with 6:15 left in the quarter. The Bears went on to outscore the Wildcats 23-13 in the quarter, led by a combined 17 points from Kahlia Lawrence and Calloway. The Mercer defense held Davidson without a field goal in the final 4:16 of the quarter.
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Mercer coasted in the final quarter of play, taking a 17-point lead twice in the closing minutes. The Bears outscored the Wildcats in the final stanza, 14-8. Five different Bears recorded a basket in the closing quarter to solidify the victory.
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NOTABLES
» Mercer improves to 3-2 all-time against Davidson, notching its third consecutive meeting over the Wildcats.
» Amanda Thompson picked up her second double-double of the season, finishing the game with 10 points and 10 boards.
» Calloway finished the game with a season-high seven rebounds, just two shy of her career high.
» Head Coach Susie Gardner earned career win number 296.
» Rachel Selph added eight points and a season-best nine rebounds in today's victory.
» Kayla Potts played a pivotal role in today's win, recording seven points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals.
» Mercer held Davidson to zero three pointers, a team that averages nearly six made per game.
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COACH'S CORNER
On the play of Kayla Potts
"We played small at times tonight with Kayla playing the four instead of the wing. She is a player that battles. You have to have guts and a grit about you, and Kayla has that. She is capable of guarding a post player the same way she guards a guard."
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On the scheduling of recent games
"We have learned a lot this season. We could have won against Western Kentucky but we missed a few layups here and there. However, that experience in the Western Kentucky game gave us the confidence to keep pushing in the Campbell game which was a huge win."
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RECORDS UPDATE
» Mercer: 6-2
» Davidson: 3-5
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NEXT GAME
» Mercer vs. George Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Hawkins Arena in Macon, Ga.
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Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Women's Basketball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerWBB (Twitter), /MercerWBB (Facebook) and @MercerWBB (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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STAT OF THE GAME
The Bears held Davidson to just 21 second-half points, while netting 37 points of their own. Mercer also claimed the rebounding battle, 41-39.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
KeKe Calloway secured today's player of the game honors, netting a game-high 19 points while also pulling down a season-high seven rebounds. Calloway finished the game 7-of-17 from the field and recorded a thunderous block in the fourth quarter on a Davidson fast break.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Davidson jumped out to an early four-point lead to open the quarter, extending its lead to six points with 3:37 remaining in the frame. The Mercer defense stepped up to close the quarter, forcing six turnovers in the final 3:37, yielding zero points. The Bears closed the quarter on an 8-0 run to take the 14-12 lead, including four consecutive points from Kayla Potts.
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The Wildcats outscored the Bears 13-5 through the first four minutes of the second quarter to reclaim the six-point advantage for the second time in the contest. Much like the first quarter, Mercer went on another run to close the gap, this time outscoring Davidson 13-8 to close the deficit to just one point heading into the locker room.
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The Bears came out aggressive to start the third quarter, racing out to a 13-6 run before forcing a Davidson timeout following a layup from Calloway with 6:15 left in the quarter. The Bears went on to outscore the Wildcats 23-13 in the quarter, led by a combined 17 points from Kahlia Lawrence and Calloway. The Mercer defense held Davidson without a field goal in the final 4:16 of the quarter.
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Mercer coasted in the final quarter of play, taking a 17-point lead twice in the closing minutes. The Bears outscored the Wildcats in the final stanza, 14-8. Five different Bears recorded a basket in the closing quarter to solidify the victory.
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NOTABLES
» Mercer improves to 3-2 all-time against Davidson, notching its third consecutive meeting over the Wildcats.
» Amanda Thompson picked up her second double-double of the season, finishing the game with 10 points and 10 boards.
» Calloway finished the game with a season-high seven rebounds, just two shy of her career high.
» Head Coach Susie Gardner earned career win number 296.
» Rachel Selph added eight points and a season-best nine rebounds in today's victory.
» Kayla Potts played a pivotal role in today's win, recording seven points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals.
» Mercer held Davidson to zero three pointers, a team that averages nearly six made per game.
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COACH'S CORNER
On the play of Kayla Potts
"We played small at times tonight with Kayla playing the four instead of the wing. She is a player that battles. You have to have guts and a grit about you, and Kayla has that. She is capable of guarding a post player the same way she guards a guard."
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On the scheduling of recent games
"We have learned a lot this season. We could have won against Western Kentucky but we missed a few layups here and there. However, that experience in the Western Kentucky game gave us the confidence to keep pushing in the Campbell game which was a huge win."
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RECORDS UPDATE
» Mercer: 6-2
» Davidson: 3-5
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NEXT GAME
» Mercer vs. George Washington on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Hawkins Arena in Macon, Ga.
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Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Women's Basketball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerWBB (Twitter), /MercerWBB (Facebook) and @MercerWBB (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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