ANALYSIS: What teams to watch as NBA playoffs loom
Keith Holmes Jr., Contributing Writer
August 26, 2020
Excitement for the return of the National Basketball Association season, which has been suspended since the season stopped on March 11, was renewed when the NBA announced their “bubble” plan. The NBA is using the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, to host the 22 playoff eligible team...
Bears win 106-66 against the Samford Bulldogs
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020
Mercer’s male basketball team had one of their best games of the season against the Samford Bulldogs on Feb. 19 with a 40 point lead in the final score.
Mercer’s new head basketball coach leads the Bears to a 6-6 record in conference
Kayla Davis, Contributing Writer
February 13, 2020
As of Feb. 9th, the Mercer Bears have a record of 12-13 for the 2019-2020 season. Their next home game will be on Feb. 15 against UNCG and on Feb. 19 against Samford.
Bears on a four-game hot streak
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
January 29, 2020
The men’s Basketball team had their first SoCon division win on Wednesday against the Virginia Military Institute at Hawkins Arena.
Mercer women’s basketball hold a fan meet and greet
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
October 26, 2019
This event is the first of its kind in which the main goal isn’t fundraising.
Dynamic duo making history for Mercer women’s basketball
Mitch Robinson
March 27, 2019
Basketball’s history is riddled with legendary partnerships: Shaq and Kobe, Jordan and Pippen, Steph and Klay- the list could go on. No matter who else was on the floor, these pairings always stood out. On this year’s talented Mercer women’s basketball team, two players stood above the res...
Greg Gary hired to lead Mercer men’s basketball program
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
After the unexpected firing of former men’s basketball head coach Bob Hoffman, the Mercer Athletics department commenced their search for a new head coach to lead the program. Just 16 days later, the search is over. In a press release on Mar. 26, Mercer Athletics announced the hiring of current Pur...
Bears upset bid comes up just short in season-ending loss to Iowa in NCAA Tournament
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 25, 2019
The Mercer Bears women’s basketball entered the 2019 NCAA Tournament as one of the four No. 15 seeds, squaring off with the No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes in the Greensboro region. Iowa, led by NCAAw Player of the Year Megan Gustagson, was dominant early on, taking an early 14-2 lead over the Bears. Howev...
Women’s basketball to face Iowa in opening round of 2019 NCAA Tournament
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 19, 2019
The wait is over. After a little over a week of anticipation, the Mercer women’s basketball team found out who their first round matchup will be in this year’s NCAA Tournament. The Bears were given a No. 15 seed in the Greensboro region, earning them a matchup against the No. 2 seed Iowa Hawkeyes. L...
BREAKING: Men’s basketball head coach Bob Hoffman let go after underwhelming season
Mitch Robinson, Lead Sports Writer
March 11, 2019
Mercer Bears men’s basketball head coach Bob Hoffman has been relieved of his duties, according to a Monday morning press release from Mercer Athletics. The decision comes after a season that saw the Bears win just six conference games and exit the Southern Conference tournament in the first matchup...
Bears repeat as SoCon Champs, punch ticket to NCAA Tournament
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 11, 2019
The Mercer Bears women’s basketball team has completed an incredible feat, repeating as Southern Conference champions, after coming back to defeat Furman 66-63 on Sunday. Furman got out to the quick start in the first quarter, but the Bears responded in the second quarter to take a 35-31 lead int...
Defending champion Bears advance to second straight SoCon title game
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
The defending-champion Mercer Bears will have yet another opportunity to cut down the nets in this year’s SoCon Championship game after defeating the No. 5 seed Wofford Terriers, 69-51, in the tournament semi-finals. Friday’s morning matchup saw the Bears get off to yet another slow start on off...