Tyler Johnson Named SoCon Player of the Week
12/9/2024 3:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Johnson averaged 25 points per game in Mercer's two wins last week
MACON, Ga. – Graduate guard Tyler Johnson has been named the Southern Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for all contests from Dec. 2 - Dec. 8, the league office announced Monday.
Johnson led the Bears in scoring in both of the team's games this week, scoring 24 points in Wednesday's win over West Georgia and 26 points in Sunday's win over Stetson. Johnson played a team-high 34 minutes in the 86-72 win over the Wolves on Wednesday and was efficient in his scoring efforts, shooting 9-15 from the field and 5-11 from three. He continued his hot shooting on Sunday, shooting 8-13 from the field, 6-10 from three and 4-4 from the free throw line to help Mercer to an 89-83 win in overtime and led the team once again with 44 minutes played.
The USC-Aiken transfer has made an immediate impact in Macon, leading the team in scoring (17.0 ppg), three pointers made (29), three-point percentage (45.3%) and minutes played (30.8 mpg) this season.
This marks the second consecutive week that a Bear has been named SoCon Player of the Week, with Ahmad Robinson taking home the award last week. Mercer returns to action on Sunday, Dec. 15 hosting Chicago State at Hawkins Arena for a 2 p.m. tip-off.
