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The Bears Head to Dunk City
12/17/2021 10:36:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Mercer will face FGCU on Dec. 19 at 2 p.m.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Mercer will head to Dunk City to face Florida Gulf Coast University in Alico Arena on Dec. 19, after a week off from their previous home win against Georgia Southern. The tip-off slated at 2 p.m. in Fort Meyers.
BEAR NECESSITIES
Date: Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021| 2 p.m.
Matchup: Mercer (7-4) at FGCU (9-3)
Location: Fort Myers, Fla. | Alico Arena
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Radio: Listen Here
TV: ESPN+ / Watch Here
Twitter Updates: @MercerMBB
LAST TIME OUT/NEXT UP:
The Bears are coming off their fifth straight win of the 21-22 season against Georgia Southern. In that contest, four players reached double-digits in scoring with Felipe Haase (25), Johnson (15), James Glisson III (14), and Robertson (11). Shawn Walker Jr. and Johnson combined for seven assists. Robertson also record six steals on the day. Which sets a new career high for the junior guard. Today's match up will be the 19th meeting between the Bears and FGCU Eagles.
SERIES HISTORY:
The series is set at 13-5 between these two teams, with the Bears on top. Mercer will look to win their third game consecutive game against the Eagles. The last time Mercer was in Alico Arena, the Bears won 84-68 on 11/15/2019.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES:
The Eagles are coming off an 85-74 win against Robert Morris in Moon Township, Pa. Tavian Dunn-Martin had 31 points and 12 assists. Dunn-Martinʼs 31 points marked the second 30-point game of the season for him. His nine three pointers tied his season high as well. In posting a double-double, Dunn Martin was just one assist shy of his career high. Kevin Samuel had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Florida Gulf Coast (9-3). Caleb Catto added 14 points and eight rebounds.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW/CHRISTMAS GAME!
Purchase your 2021-22 season tickets here to watch the Bears in action at Hawkins Arena. Fans, you can purchase your tickets for the game here. Use the Promo Code "MUFAITH" for $4 tickets!
For complete coverage of Mercer Basketball, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerMBB (Twitter), /MercerBasketball (Facebook) and @Mercer_MBB (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
BEAR NECESSITIES
Date: Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021| 2 p.m.
Matchup: Mercer (7-4) at FGCU (9-3)
Location: Fort Myers, Fla. | Alico Arena
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Radio: Listen Here
TV: ESPN+ / Watch Here
Twitter Updates: @MercerMBB
LAST TIME OUT/NEXT UP:
The Bears are coming off their fifth straight win of the 21-22 season against Georgia Southern. In that contest, four players reached double-digits in scoring with Felipe Haase (25), Johnson (15), James Glisson III (14), and Robertson (11). Shawn Walker Jr. and Johnson combined for seven assists. Robertson also record six steals on the day. Which sets a new career high for the junior guard. Today's match up will be the 19th meeting between the Bears and FGCU Eagles.
SERIES HISTORY:
The series is set at 13-5 between these two teams, with the Bears on top. Mercer will look to win their third game consecutive game against the Eagles. The last time Mercer was in Alico Arena, the Bears won 84-68 on 11/15/2019.
SCOUTING THE EAGLES:
The Eagles are coming off an 85-74 win against Robert Morris in Moon Township, Pa. Tavian Dunn-Martin had 31 points and 12 assists. Dunn-Martinʼs 31 points marked the second 30-point game of the season for him. His nine three pointers tied his season high as well. In posting a double-double, Dunn Martin was just one assist shy of his career high. Kevin Samuel had 18 points and 12 rebounds for Florida Gulf Coast (9-3). Caleb Catto added 14 points and eight rebounds.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW/CHRISTMAS GAME!
Purchase your 2021-22 season tickets here to watch the Bears in action at Hawkins Arena. Fans, you can purchase your tickets for the game here. Use the Promo Code "MUFAITH" for $4 tickets!
HOW TO FOLLOW THE BEARS:𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖 𝙞𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙣 🎅🎄
— Mercer Men's Basketball (@MercerMBB) December 15, 2021
On Dec. 22, Mercer hosts Troy in Hawkins at 6 p.m. Fans come in your best Christmas sweater and meet Santa before the game!
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