Saturday, March 2
Macon, Ga.
2 P.M.
Mercer University
(22-7, 14-0)
65
vs
59
Wofford
(15-14, 7-7)
1
2
3
4
F
Wofford
11
15
15
18
59
Mercer
12
10
20
23
65
Team Stats
WOF
MER
FG%
.280
.450
3FG%
.333
.333
FT%
.647
.500
RB
55
40
TO
10
9
STL
3
4
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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Photo by: Judy Stapleton
Mercer Extends SoCon Streak in Regular Season Finale
3/2/2019 7:42:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Bears defeat Wofford, 65-59, on Senior Day
MACON, Ga. – The Mercer women's basketball team defeated Wofford, 65-59, on Senior Day at Hawkins Arena to go undefeated in Southern Conference regular season play for the second consecutive year.
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Mercer (22-7, 14-0 SoCon) won its 34th straight SoCon regular season contest in the process before honoring its five-woman senior class on the court with a postgame ceremony. Wofford fell to 15-14 and 7-7 in league play.
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Stat of the Game
The Bears' play in the paint proved to be pivotal as they outscored Wofford, 38-26, in the category.
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Player of the Game
KeKe Calloway scored 11 of her team-high 20 points in the first half to keep the Bears within striking distance late. The senior logged seven field goals on the day and filled up the box score with seven assists, five rebounds and one steal.
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How It Happened
Calloway hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give Mercer a slim 12-11 edge at the end of the first quarter. With Mercer trailing 9-4 in the frame, Calloway scored five of Mercer's final eight points while Ally Welch chipped in a jumper to lead the rally. It was Calloway again who led the Bears with their first six points of the second quarter, but Mercer found itself trailing 26-22 at halftime. Wofford scored the final nine points in the opening half.
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It was a different story in the second half for Mercer offensively. The Bears, who shot 35 percent over the first 20 minutes, hit 17 field goals on 53-percent shooting in the second half. Amanda Thompson (10) and Shannon Titus (11) scored in double figures in the second half.
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Mercer tied the game and then took the lead, 36-33, on two straight three-pointers by Calloway and Linnea Rosendal with 4:50 left in the third quarter. The two teams would trade blows throughout the remainder of the third quarter before Mercer took a 42-41 lead into the final frame.Â
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Titus willed Mercer to its 22nd win, scoring all 11 of her points in the fourth quarter. Trailing 50-48, Mercer took its final lead of the game with a jumper from Titus and three-pointer by Rosendal. The Bears hit 4-of-6 free throws in the final minute to seal the win.
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Notables
» Mercer has won 34 consecutive SoCon regular season games.
» Mercer improved to 13-1 all-time against Wofford. The Bears have won 12 straight in the series.
» KeKe Calloway scored 20 points for the first time since Feb. 9 at Samford.
» Ally Welch made her first career start on Saturday.
» Amanda Thompson posted her 16th double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
» Rachel Selph chipped in 10 points, giving Mercer four player with double figures in scoring.
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Coach's Corner
Opening statement:
"As expected, it was another very close contest that went to the end," said head coach Susie Gardner. "We've had those all year, so I guess you wouldn't expect anything different. Wofford has a really good team and they kept coming at us, but I'm proud of our team and thankful for our crowd – they were so loud throughout.
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On Mercer's senior class and the title ceremony after the game:
"It's something you don't take for granted. It's very difficult to win a regular season championship…everything has to go the right way all year long. For our fans to see us raise a trophy, that was special."
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Records Update
» Mercer: 22-7 (14-0 SoCon)
» Wofford: 15-14 (7-7 SoCon)
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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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Mercer (22-7, 14-0 SoCon) won its 34th straight SoCon regular season contest in the process before honoring its five-woman senior class on the court with a postgame ceremony. Wofford fell to 15-14 and 7-7 in league play.
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Stat of the Game
The Bears' play in the paint proved to be pivotal as they outscored Wofford, 38-26, in the category.
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Player of the Game
KeKe Calloway scored 11 of her team-high 20 points in the first half to keep the Bears within striking distance late. The senior logged seven field goals on the day and filled up the box score with seven assists, five rebounds and one steal.
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How It Happened
Calloway hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give Mercer a slim 12-11 edge at the end of the first quarter. With Mercer trailing 9-4 in the frame, Calloway scored five of Mercer's final eight points while Ally Welch chipped in a jumper to lead the rally. It was Calloway again who led the Bears with their first six points of the second quarter, but Mercer found itself trailing 26-22 at halftime. Wofford scored the final nine points in the opening half.
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It was a different story in the second half for Mercer offensively. The Bears, who shot 35 percent over the first 20 minutes, hit 17 field goals on 53-percent shooting in the second half. Amanda Thompson (10) and Shannon Titus (11) scored in double figures in the second half.
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Mercer tied the game and then took the lead, 36-33, on two straight three-pointers by Calloway and Linnea Rosendal with 4:50 left in the third quarter. The two teams would trade blows throughout the remainder of the third quarter before Mercer took a 42-41 lead into the final frame.Â
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Titus willed Mercer to its 22nd win, scoring all 11 of her points in the fourth quarter. Trailing 50-48, Mercer took its final lead of the game with a jumper from Titus and three-pointer by Rosendal. The Bears hit 4-of-6 free throws in the final minute to seal the win.
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Notables
» Mercer has won 34 consecutive SoCon regular season games.
» Mercer improved to 13-1 all-time against Wofford. The Bears have won 12 straight in the series.
» KeKe Calloway scored 20 points for the first time since Feb. 9 at Samford.
» Ally Welch made her first career start on Saturday.
» Amanda Thompson posted her 16th double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
» Rachel Selph chipped in 10 points, giving Mercer four player with double figures in scoring.
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Coach's Corner
Opening statement:
"As expected, it was another very close contest that went to the end," said head coach Susie Gardner. "We've had those all year, so I guess you wouldn't expect anything different. Wofford has a really good team and they kept coming at us, but I'm proud of our team and thankful for our crowd – they were so loud throughout.
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On Mercer's senior class and the title ceremony after the game:
"It's something you don't take for granted. It's very difficult to win a regular season championship…everything has to go the right way all year long. For our fans to see us raise a trophy, that was special."
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Records Update
» Mercer: 22-7 (14-0 SoCon)
» Wofford: 15-14 (7-7 SoCon)
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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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