SoCon Championship loss doesn’t define Mercer women’s basketball’s season
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
March 24, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports
The core remains intact for Mercer next season.
Read more »Close losses leave sour taste for men’s basketball team
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
March 21, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Sports
Hayes Rule breaks down the Men's basketball season and provides a look at what's down the road.
Read more »Lady Bears aren’t finished yet, win decidedly against Wofford
Kyle Mullins, Staff Writer
March 3, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Sports
Led by Keke Calloway’s 20 points, the Lady Bears beat Wofford in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Championships, 67-42. Both teams had a slow start, but Mercer consistently held the lead throughout the game, outscoring their opponent in each quarter. The Bears were es...
Desmond Ringer takes on leadership role with new teammates
Justin Baxley, Sports Editor
February 20, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Sports, Spotlight
“I just feel like I'm the glue guy,” he said in a recording of the Cluster’s Podcast, Inside the Den. “I just want to win.”
Read more »Love and Basketball: Mercer Edition
Avery Braxton, Staff Writer
February 14, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Sports
February is here and accompanying the month is some unseasonably warm weather, the anticipation of Spring Break and, of course, Valentine’s Day. This Cupid’s holiday, the Mercer University family can welcome its very own version of Love and Basketball. It’s no secret that Mercer Basketball cent...
Head Coach comments on player rotation for Lady Bears
Kyle Mullins, Staff Writer
February 9, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports
“I do what I feel is best for this program,” Gardner said.
Read more »Furman connects on game-winning shot with 2.3 seconds left to down Mercer
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
February 3, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports
As Daniel Fowler glided down the court with the clock ticking under 10 seconds, he lifted from just outside the key and silenced Hawkins Arena as the ball swished through the net and slashed Mercer’s hopes. The Bears (11-13, 5-6) dropped another close loss Thursday to Furman (15-8, 8-2)...
Bears pull away from The Citadel behind Strawberry’s second-half shooting
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
January 28, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports
It took more than 30 minutes for someone other than Ria’n Holland to make a 3-pointer, but when it did, it came like a flood. Mercer (10-12, 4-5) pulled past The Citadel (9-15, 2-8) 82-66 Saturday behind Jordan Strawberry’s 13-point second-half performance. Strawberry made the Bears’ first 3-pointer...
Stories with Mercer basketball’s Desmond Ringer: Inside the Den
Hayes Rule and Justin Baxley
January 24, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Podcast, Showcase, Sports, Video
The Cluster's sports podcast, Inside the Den, is scheduled to record weekly on our Facebook Live. Hayes Rule and Justin Baxley host the show that will feature interviews with Mercer student athletes. Learn more about Mercer's athletes off the field/court by watching the podcast live each week and participating...
Bears fall short 70-68 against Chattanooga
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
January 14, 2017
Filed under Basketball, Breaking, Showcase, Sports
As Stephon Jelks laid in an uncontested shot as the buzzer sounded, it was the least excited he’d been all game. After an action-packed final minutes -- including back-to-back reviews on inbound plays -- Jelks scored Mercer’s 68th point of the game, knowing it was useless at that point. The Bears...
Dynamic Duo heads up Mercer women’s backcourt
Kyle Mullins, Staff Writer
December 3, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports
“We spend about 22 out of 24 hours together,” Lawrence said. “I just really appreciate her on and off the court.”
Read more »Bears drop second straight in 78-57 loss to Davidson
Hayes Rule, Social Media Editor
November 30, 2016
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports
Jack Gibbs took a few tricks out of Stephen Curry’s book. The junior guard from Davidson knocked down eight 3-pointers Tuesday en route to a season-high 33 points in the Wildcats’ 78-57 win over Mercer. Davidson as a team connected on 14 3-pointers, five more than the team’s average...
