2010-11 Mercer Men's Basketball Guide

Michael EllisDirector of Operations

1st Season

David O’Shaughnessey6-4 195 So. G

Macon, Ga.

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R.J. Miskimon6-2 190 r-Fr. GFt. Worth, Texas

Kevin Canevari5-11 165 Fr. GCharlotte, N.C.

Bud Thomas6-6 200 Fr. F

Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Mark Hall5-11 165 Sr. G

Los Angeles, Calif.

Brandon Moore6-6 220 Sr. FBirmingham, Ala.

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Jeff Smith6-2 185 Sr. GHuntsville, Ala.

Justin Cecil6-8 225 Jr. F

Lakeland, Fla.

Jake Gollon6-6 200 r-So. FStevens Point, Wis.

Langston Hall6-4 180 Fr. PG

Atlanta, Ga.

Chris Smith6-1 170 So. G

Dublin, Ga.

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Brian Mills6-7 201 Sr. FDouglasville, Ga.

Jibri Bryan6-3 180 Fr. GSavannah, Ga.

Monty Brown6-11 250 Fr. C

Liberty Mounds, Okla.

Paul Larsen6-7 220 Fr. FMooresville, N.C.

Daniel Coursey6-10 220 Fr. F

Savannah, Ga.

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Marquisse Jackson6-5 183 r-So.. FBartlesville, Okla.

Bob HoffmanHead Coach3rd Season

Spencer WrightAssociate Head Coach

3rd Season

Doug EsleeckAssistant Coach

1st Season

Jake NelpAssistant Coach

1st Season

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Ted Price6-2 206 r-Fr. G

Forest, Va.

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MercerBears.com 2010-11 BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE

The 2010-11 Mercer Men’s Basketball Media Guide is a publication of the Mercer University Sports Information Department. The guide was written and edited by Dave Beyer. Editorial assistance provided by

Jeff Graham, Andy Stabell, and Jason Farhadi. Design by Jeff Graham. Photography courtesy of Mercer University Media Relations, A-Sun Photos and Roger Idenden Photography.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERALLocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macon, Ga.Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,200Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1833Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BearsColors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange and BlackAffi liation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division IConference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlantic Sun (A-Sun)Home Arena (seating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . University Center (3,200)President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William D. UnderwoodAlma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oklahoma Baptist (1982)Athletics Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim ColeAlma Mater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mercer (1993)Senior Associate A.D./SWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sybil BlalockAssistant A.D./Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Karen DonaldsonAssistant A.D. /Sports Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob MurphyFaculty Athletic Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jeff rey HugdahlAthletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 301-2994Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 301-2061

HISTORYFirst Year of Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1906-07All-Time Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,081-1,064 (incomplete)A-Sun Conference Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 (2002-03)A-Sun Tournament Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26A-Sun Tournament Titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (1981, 85)NCAA Tournament Appearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 (1981, ‘85)NCAA Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-2

TEAM OVERVIEWOverall Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 A-Sun Record/Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10/6th Home/Road/Neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6/4-11/2-0Starters Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2/3Total Players Returning/Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10/8Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

COACHING STAFFHead Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Hoff man (Oklahoma Baptist, ‘79) Record at Mercer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33-32 (2 yrs.) Career MBB Coaching Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .345-186 (16 yrs.) Overall Coaching Record (inc. 3 yrs. WBB) . . . . . . . . . . .433-202 (19 yrs.) Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hoff [email protected] Best Time to Reach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (contact SID)Associate Head Coach . . Spencer Wright (Oklahoma Baptist, ‘95)Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Esleeck (UNC Chapel Hill, ‘05)Assistant Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jake Nelp (Colorado St., ‘01) Director of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Ellis (Mercer, ‘08)Basketball Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 301-5211Basketball Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 301-5222

SPORTS INFORMATIONSports Information Director (MBB contact) . . . . . . . . . .Dave BeyerAssistant SID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy StabellGraduate Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jason FarhadiGraduate Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff GrahamE-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Information Offi ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 301-2735Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (478) 301-5350Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.MercerBears.com

ON THE WEBCheck out all of Mercer University’s sports and news on the newly redesigned MercerBears.com

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Media Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22010-11 S chedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fol low the Bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52010-11 Preview/A-Sun Pre -S eason Pol ls . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Pronunciation Guide/D emographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82010-11 Rosters (Numerical/Alphabetical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92010-11 Tip - O ff D inner with Jay Bi las . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10COACHES & STAFFHead Coach Bob Hoffman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17Associate Head Coach Spencer Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Assistant Coach D oug Esleeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Assistant Coach Jake Nelp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20D irec tor of Basketbal l O p erations M ichael E l l is . . . . . . . . 21Athlet ic Trainer Rob Murphy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Strength and Condit ioning Coach Paul Bohr . . . . . . . . . . 23Basketbal l Suppor t Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24“ Voice of the Bears” R ick Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Behind the S cenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26THE 2010-11 BEARSMeet the Returnees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-44Meet the Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-482010-11 OPPONENT PREVIEWS2010-11 O pponent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-572011 A-Sun Basketbal l Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 582009-10 IN REVIEWThe Year in Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60MU Postseason Awards & Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61S eason Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62S eason Statist ics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63O pponent & MU Highs & Lows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-652009-10 At- a- Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-67G ame -by- G ame Recaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68-84A-Sun Statist ics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85-86BEARS HISTORYMU Championship Histor y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88NCAA Teams/NABC Si lver A nniversar y Honors . . . . . . . . . 89Pro Bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-91MU Legend S am M itchel l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92-93Retired Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94BEARS RECORDSIndividual & Team Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96-104Universit y Center Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105O pponent S er ies Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106-107S eason-by-S eason Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108-122Year-by-Year Summar y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Coaching Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Al l-Time Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125-126C AMPUS & COMMUNIT Y INFORMATIONThis is Mercer Universit y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128-129MU Basketbal l in the Communit y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130-131Campus/Residence Li fe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Mercer D egree O ffer ings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133This is Macon, G a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134-137Mercer Universit y Faci l i t ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138-141President Wil l iam D. Under wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142D irec tor of Athlet ics J im Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Staff & Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144-145Mercer Athlet ic Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Spor ts Medicine/Strength & Condit ioning. . . . . . . . . . . . 146About the Atlantic Sun Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Mercer D irec tor y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover

MercerBears.com2010-11 BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE

TO THE MEDIAThe 2010-11 Mercer University Men’s Basketball Media Guide is intended to provide you with information about the Mercer men’s basketball program. Should you need additional information or assistance, please contact Dave Beyer, Sports Information Director, at (478) 301-2735 with any requests. He can also be e-mailed at [email protected].

SPORTS INFO OFFICEMercer University welcomes and encourages your interest in Mercer Basketball. We will make every eff ort to service your needs in covering the Bears. The Sports Information Offi ce maintains information on all current student-athletes and athletics department staff , as well as historical data on former athletes. The Sports Information Offi ce is located in Suite 135 on the fi rst fl oor of the University Center.

CREDENTIAL REQUESTSThe Sports Information Offi ce will issue credentials to working press only. Credentials for home basketball games can be obtained by writing or calling the Sports Information Offi ce. All credential requests should be made in writing at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled contest.

PRESS ROW SERVICESWorking media will be provided with box score statistics at each media timeout, halftime and immediately following each game. Full post-game packets will also be made avail-able to teams and media ASAP following each game.

PRACTICESAs a general rule, all practices are open to the media. There may be instances, however, when all or part of a practice session is closed. Please contact the Sports Information Offi ce in advance if you plan on attending a practice session so an escort can be made available.

VISITING RADIOVisiting radio personnel desiring to broadcast athletic events from the University Center should contact the Sports Information Offi ce at the earliest possible date to request permission to broadcast.

INTERVIEW POLICYMedia interviews of players and coaches are encouraged, and every eff ort will be made to accommodate media requests. In-person interviews are preferred, but telephone interviews can be arranged through the Mercer Sports Information Offi ce. Under no circumstances will student-athlete’s personal numbers be supplied to the media.

SPORTS INFORMATION SPORTS INFORMATION STAFF

DAVEBEYER

Sports InformationDirector

Men’s Basketball contactPHONE: (478) 301-2735

EMAIL: [email protected]: (478) 301-5350

ANDY STABELLAssistant Director

ANDY JASONFARHADIGraduateAssistant

JEFFGRAHAMGraduateAssistant

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INTERVIEWSAll interviews with Mercer student-athletes should be coordinated through the Sports Information Offi ce. Players are generally available for interviews up to 30 minutes prior to the start of practice and directly afterward. Coach Bob Hoff man is generally available in the afternoon.

POST-COMPETITION INTERVIEWSFollowing a 10-minute “cooling off ” period, coaches and players from both teams will be made available to media outlets outside each team’s respective locker room. The Sports Information staff will poll the media prior to the end of the game to determine any player requests.

E-MAIL SERVICEMedia outlets may request to be included on the broadcast e-mail lists to receive news regarding Mercer men’s basketball. To be added to the e-mail list, send a message with such request to [email protected].

ON THE INTERNETAdditional information on the Mercer athletics program can be found online. News releases, player and coach biog-raphies, historical data, live audio streaming, results and statistics on all 17 athletics programs can be found online at: www.MercerBears.com.


2010-11 SCHEDULE

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DATE DAY OPPONENT SITE TIME

Nov. 4 TH ^GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE Macon, Ga. 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 12 F OGLETHORPE Macon, Ga. 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 Su #@ Texas-El Paso El Paso, Texas 2 p.m.Nov. 20 S %HARVARD (Homecoming Game) Macon, Ga. 3 p.m.

Nov. 23 T @ Florida State Tallahassee, Fla. 7 p.m.Nov. 26 F #vs. Western Carolina Williamsburg, Va. 5 p.m.Nov. 27 S #@ William and Mary Williamsburg, Va. 6 p.m.Nov. 28 Su #vs. Gardner-Webb Williamsburg, Va. 2 p.m. Dec. 2 Th *@ Belmont Nashville, Tenn. 8:15 p.m.Dec. 4 S *@ Lipscomb Nashville, Tenn. 7:30 p.m.Dec. 10 F NAVY Macon, Ga. 7 p.m.

Dec. 23 Th GEORGIA Macon, Ga. 7 p.m.

Dec. 30 Th CHARLOTTE Macon, Ga. 2 p.m.

Dec. 31 F @ Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga. 1 p.m. Jan. 3 M *EAST TENNESSEE STATE Macon, Ga. 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 W *USC UPSTATE Macon, Ga. 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 M *@ Campbell Buies Creek, N.C. 7 p.m.Jan. 14 F *@ Stetson DeLand, Fla. 7 p.m.Jan. 16 Su *@ Florida Gulf Coast Ft. Myers, Fla. 2:05 p.m.Jan. 20 Th *JACKSONVILLE Macon, Ga. 7 p.m.

Jan. 22 S *NORTH FLORIDA Macon, Ga. 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 T *@ Kennesaw State Kennesaw, Ga. 7:30 p.m.Jan. 29 S *@ USC Upstate Spartanburg, S.C. 2 p.m.Jan. 31 M *@ East Tennessee State Johnson City, Tenn. 7 p.m. Feb. 5 S *CAMPBELL Macon, Ga. 4:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 Th *STETSON Macon, Ga. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 S *FLORIDA GULF COAST Macon, Ga. 4:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 T *KENNESAW STATE Macon, Ga. 7 p.m.

Feb. 18 F *@ North Florida Jacksonville, Fla. 7 p.m.Feb. 20 Su *@ Jacksonville Jacksonville, Fla. TBAFeb. 24 Th *BELMONT Macon, Ga. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 26 S *LIPSCOMB Macon, Ga. 4:30 p.m.

Mar. 2-5 W-S A-SUN TOURNAMENT (hosted by Mercer) Macon, Ga. TBA

Home games in BOLD CAPS All times listed as Eastern^ Exhibition game (benefi ts “Coaches vs. Cancer”)# Legends Classic games% Homecoming Game* Atlantic Sun Conference games

BEAR PAUSE

MU will play the two oldest colleges in America this season, one week apart, when the Bears take on Harvard University (founded 1636) and the College of William and Mary (founded 1693).


MERCER SPORTS NETWORKMercer University Athletics has renewed its contract with Clear Channel Broadcasting Inc. to serve as the fl agship radio network for the University’s men’s basketball games in 2010-11. The broadcaster’s sister FM stations of Peach 96.5 & 102.5 (WPCH and WZCH ) will serve as the fl agship stations for all broadcasts this season.

MU will also broadcast selected Bears’ women’s basketball, baseball and softball games.

Mercer’s Atlantic Sun Conference games will be among the broadcasts, including the 2011 A-Sun Basketball Champi-onships, to be played once again this year on the Mercer campus at the University Center.

FOLLOW THE BEARS!• WPCH/PEACH 96.5 (FM) 102.5 (FM)

• WPCH/PEACH ONLINE, www.peach965.com

• IHEART Radio Broadcasts via iPhone, Blackberry, Droid

• WRWR-TV 38

• MercerBears.com

• A-Sun TV

A-SUN.TVAll Mercer Univeristy home basketball games are sched-uled to be broadcast via ASUN.TV, the offi cial network of the Atlantic Sun Conference.

Additionaly, road games from other conference schools are also a part of the broadcast schedule.

Games are available for viewing both on a live and on-demand basis.

For more information, please go to www.asun.tv and follow instructions on the main page to either sign up or log in.

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2010-11 Composite Live Broadcast Schedule

FOLLOW THE BEARS!DATE OPPONENT TV RADIO VIDEO STREAM GAME TIME

Nov. 4 #GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE - WPCH A-Sun T V 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 12 OGLETHORPE WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 @ Texas-El Paso - WPCH utepathletics.cstv.com/allaccess 2 p.m.

Nov. 20 HARVARD WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 3 p.m.

Nov. 23 @ Florida State FS-FL WPCH - 7 p.m.

Nov. 26 vs. Western Carolina - WPCH - 5 p.m.

Nov. 27 @ William and Mary - WPCH - 6 p.m.

Nov. 28 vs. Gardner-Webb - WPCH - 2 p.m.

Dec. 2 @ Belmont - WPCH A-Sun T V 8:15 p.m.

Dec. 4 @ Lipscomb - WPCH A-Sun T V 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 10 NAVY WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Dec. 23 GEORGIA WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Dec. 30 CHARLOTTE WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 2 p.m.

Dec. 31 @ Georgia Tech - WPCH ramblinwreck.com 1 p.m.

Jan. 3 EAST TENNESSEE STATE WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 5 USC UPSTATE WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 10 @ Campbell - WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Jan. 14 @ Stetson CSS WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Jan. 16 @ Florida Gulf Coast - WPCH A-Sun T V 2:05 p.m.

Jan. 20 JACKSONVILLE WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Jan. 22 NORTH FLORIDA WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 25 @ Kennesaw State - WPCH A-Sun T V 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29 @ USC Upstate - WPCH A-Sun T V 2 p.m.

Jan. 31 @ East Tennessee State - WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Feb. 5 CAMPBELL WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 4:30 p.m.

Feb. 10 STETSON WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 12 FLORIDA GULF COAST WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 4:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 KENNESAW STATE WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Feb. 18 @ North Florida CSS WPCH A-Sun T V 7 p.m.

Feb. 20 @ Jacksonville - WPCH A-Sun T V TBA

Feb. 24 BELMONT WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 26 LIPSCOMB WRWR WPCH A-Sun T V 4:30 p.m.

Mar. 2 A-SUN TOURNAMENT - WPCH A-Sun T V TBA

Mar. 3 A-SUN TOURNAMENT - WPCH A-Sun T V TBA

Mar. 4 A-SUN TOURNAMENT CSS WPCH A-Sun TV TBA

Mar. 5 A-SUN TOURNAMENT ESPN2 WPCH A-Sun TV TBA

# exhibition Home games in BOLD CAPS All times listed as Eastern A-Sun TV = www.asun.tvWRWR = Channel 38 , Warner Robins (or consult local cable listngs in middle Georgia)CSS=Comcast/Charter Sports SoutheastFS-FL = Fox Sports FloridaWPCH = WPCH (96.5 FM)/WZCH (102.5 FM) ; also linked via MercerBears.com

Broadcast schedule is tentative and subject to change; complete as of October 20,2010

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HOME T.V. SLATE FOR 2010-11!Georgia Eagle Media, Inc. will have a live broadcast pack-age for all of the Bears’ home men’s basketball games for the 2010-11 season. The coverage will allow Mercer Univer-sity’s men’s basketball games from the University Center to be seen by a potential audience approaching a half-million middle Georgia residents.

In all, 15 games will be televised by the agreement, as well as Coach’s Shows.

WRWR-TV 38 television out of Warner Robins is the fl ag-ship station for the broadcasts that will reach portions of 14 counties (and more than 400,000 potential viewers) covered by its signal. Additionally, the games can be seen by more than 60,000 households on the following cable systems (and the counties they cover): COX (Bibb and Houston); ComSouth (Houston, Peach, Pulaski, Bleckley and Dooly); Watson (Houston); Suburban (Bibb); and Flint (Bibb, Crawford and Taylor).

WRWR-TV 38 is owned and operated by Georgia Eagle Media, Inc., the only locally owned and operated multi-media company in middle-Georgia operating television, radio stations, a local newspaper, and website serving the Robins region from Warner Robins. The company owns 14 radio stations in middle and southeastern Georgia.


2010-11 SEASON PREVIEW

Mercer University head coach Bob Hoff man – beginning his third campaign at the MU helm – welcomed a roster of 18 players to open the 2010-11 season. Among the group are eight returning players from the 2009-10 roster, two redshirt freshmen and eight newcomers (seven freshmen and one junior transfer).

“We have our work cut out for us,” said Hoff man. “There are other teams returning more experienced players than we do, so it’s only right that they are the favorites in pre-season polls. We have to prove ourselves and they don’t.

“But what others don’t see that I do is the tremendous poten-tial of our team. With the core group of returnees, our success is really going to boil down to how well the newcomers mesh and grow into our system. Basketball is a lot like chemistry: it’s all about ingredients and time.”

In all, Mercer is looking to replace 68 percent of its scoring, 61 percent of its rebounding and 69 percent of its three-point productivity from 2009-10.

Heading the 2010-11 cast is the quartet of seniors Brian Mills, Mark Hall, Jeff Smith, Brandon Moore. Mills and Hall are each in their fourth seasons with the Bears’ program, while Smith and Moore were JUCO transfers to the team last season.

Mills had the second-most starts of anyone on the roster, get-ting the nod in 32 of 33 games played. He averaged 7.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while also leading the team in blocked shots (40). Mills also topped the team in shooting, notching nearly 59 percent of his fi eld goal attempts.

Hall was a primary reserve for Hoff man last year, appearing in all 33 games off the Bears’ bench. He averaged 2.2 points per outing.

Smith and Moore both came to MU from Wallace State com-munity college and played key roles last year for the team. Smith was the team’s third-leading scorer at 11.6 p.p.g. and hit 42 percent from the fl oor, while connecting on 37 percent (50-134) from beyond the arc.

Moore came off the bench in 32 of his 33 games played to add depth to Mercer’s inside game, scoring 7.8 points and grabbing 4.2 boards per appearance. He shot 56 percent from the fi eld.

Other returning players include sophomore guard Chris Smith, sophomore guard David O’Shaughnessey, redshirt sophomores Jake Gollon and Marquisse Jackson – both of whom were on the shelf with injuries most of last season – as well as redshirt freshmen R.J. Miskimon and Ted Price.

Gollon, after receiving a redshirt year as a freshman when he was lost due to a knee injury, appeared in nine games before suff ering a season-ending injury to the opposite knee last

year. “Jake has worked very hard at rehabilitation and we expect him to be a big contributor,” Hoff man said.

Jackson played in just fi ve contests, with his last appear-ance coming on December 23, 2009 in the Bears’ loss at Alabama. Both Miskimon and Price will be counted on to add depth to the MU backcourt.

Hoff man’s newcomers to the 2010-11 roster add more than just some great basketball potential: they add size. The Bears’ lineup for the upcoming season will be one of its largest – in terms of both height and breadth – in recent memory.

Across the Bears’ front line alone, fi ve of the eight new-comers go at 6’6” or better. Monty Brown (6’11”, 250), Paul Larsen (6’6”, 220), Daniel Coursey (6’10”, 220), Justin Cecil (6’8”, 225) and Bud Thomas (6’6”, 200) give Hoff man some options inside. Cecil is a junior transfer who was among the nation’s best JUCO three-point shooters last season, while the others are all a part of the freshman class. That quintet – coupled with returning big bodies like Moore (6’6”, 220),

With new faces, Bears hope 2010-11

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Senior guard Jeff Smith


2010-11 SEASON PREVIEW

F Anthony Banks (So.) FGCU

G Ian Clark (So.) Belmont

G *Markeith Cummings (So.) Kennesaw State

F Ayron Hardy (Sr.) Jacksonville

G Junard Hartley (Sr.) Campbell

F/C Mick Hedgepeth (Jr.) Belmont

F *Adnan Hodzic (Sr.) Lipscomb

G Tommy Hubbard (Sr.) ETSU

G Lorne Merthie (Jr ; Campbell

G *Josh Slater (Sr.) Lipscomb

G Mike Smith (Sr.) ETSU

G Micah Williams (Sr.) ETSU

* - Unanimous Selection

Pre-Season “Player of the Year”: Adnan Hodzic (Lipscomb)

2010-11 A-SUN PRE-SEASON POLLS

2010-11 PRE-SEASON ALL-A-SUN TEAM

COACHES’ POLL1 Lipscomb (6) 116

2. East Tennessee St. (4) 112

3. Belmont (1) 97

4. Jacksonville 78

5. Kennesaw State 72

6. Campbell 62

7. North Florida 58

8. Mercer 51

9. Stetson 32

10. Florida Gulf Coast 30

11. USC Upstate 12

Tournament Champion:

Lipscomb (6 votes)

MEDIA POLL1. Lipscomb 346

2. East Tennessee St. (9) 328

3. Belmont (1) 306

4. Jacksonville 250

5. Kennesaw State 218

6. Campbell 187

7. Mercer 159

8. North Florida 155

9. Florida Gulf Coast 90

10. Stetson 82

11. USC Upstate 57

Tournament Champion:

Lipscomb (16 votes)

Mills (6’7”, 201) – should help give the team a better pres-ence under the basket.

Coursey set a state single game blocked shots record with 14 rejections in a contest last season and Larsen led his team to the North Carolina prep title. Brown shot more than 70 percent from the fi eld as a senior for The Hotchkiss School.

Thomas’ impressive resume includes leading Regis Jesuit to back-to-back state of Colorado 5A championships. He was Colorado’s 5A “Mr. Basketball” in both 2009 and 2010 by the Denver Post, while also being named as the Ga-torade State of Colorado “Player of the Year” those same two seasons. He is a three-time all-state selection (second team in 2008), a three-time fi rst team All-Continental League pick and a three-time Aurora all-city award win-ner. Thomas was named all-tournament for the Colorado state championships as a junior and senior, earning the 5A tourney “MVP” award in 2009.

Thomas joins a fraternity of just four players – Chucky Sproiling, Matt Bouldin and Chauncy Billups are the oth-ers – to win back-to-back “Mr. Basketball” honors and Gatorade “Player of the Year” for the state of Colorado. Thomas and Bouldin are the only two players to also gar-

ner consecutive state titles to go along with those individual accolades.

The backcourt will get an infusion with the addition of Jibri Bryan, Langston Hall and Kevin Canevari. Hall will likely be the heir to the point guard position left vacant by Florence’s graduation, be it as a starter or a reserve with signifi cant minutes. Bryan and Canevari are excellent shooters from out-standing prep programs and will also be saddled with expec-tations to assume some of the team’s scoring needs.

“I like this group,” Hoff man said of his 2010-11 Bears edition. “They are very coachable and willing to work on the things needed to become better. They may face some tough chal-lenges this season because of the diffi culty of our schedule, but if I’m confi dent of one thing it’s that none of these guys will back down from those challenges.”

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Senior forward Brian Mills


2010-11 BEARS DEMOGRAPHICS

RETURNING STARTERS# Name POS. CL. HT. GP/GS PPG RPG FG% MISC.12 Jeff Smith G Sr. 6-2 33/31 11.6 2.5 42.0 37.3 3FG%; 66.9 FT%; 3.6 APG25 Brian Mills F Sr. 6-7 33/32 7.8 5.3 58.7 40 blks.; 74.6 FT%

STARTERS LOSTName POS. CL. HT. GP/GS PPG RPG FG% MISC.James Florence G -- -- 31/31 17.7 3.1 40.5 4.6 APG; 1.7 SPG; All-District 1st team; All-A-Sun 2nd team; MU’s all-time scoring leaderDaniel Emerson F -- -- 32/32 15.4 12.0 54.4 State of Georgia “Player of the Year”; All-A-Sun 1st team; All-District 2nd team; 3rd in NCAA rebs.; 21 dbl-dbls.E.J. Kusnyer G -- -- 33/33 11.2 2.7 38.0 107 3FGM (2nd in NCAA); 39.1 3FG%

OTHER RETURNING PLAYERSName POS. CL. HT. GP/GS PPG RPG FG% MISC.R.J. Miskimon G r-Fr. 6-2 -- -- -- -- redshirt in 2009-10Ted Price G r-Fr. 6-2 -- -- -- -- redshirt in 2009-10David O’Shaughnessey G So. 6-4 17/0 0.4 0.3 14.3Mark Hall G Sr. 5-11 33/0 2.2 0.8 35.2Brandon Moore F Sr. 6-6 33/1 7.8 4.2 55.6 19 blks. Jake Gollon F r-So. 6-6 9/0 1.1 1.1 45.5Chris Smith G So. 6-1 21/2 1.0 0.8 38.1 Marquisse Jackson F r-So. 6-5 5/0 1.0 0.6 40.0 redshirt in 2009-10

OTHER PLAYERS LOSTName POS. CL. HT. GP/GS PPG RPG FG% MISC.Michael Jenkins F -- -- 5/0 3.4 2.6 31.6Ridas Pulkaunnikas G -- -- 27/0 1.7 0.9 33.3BeJay Corley F -- -- -- -- -- -- redshirt in 2009-10 (5.3 PPG & 2.4 RPG in 2008-09)Tevin Swann G -- -- 23/0 0.7 0.5 44.4Brendan Walker G -- -- 29/3 0.4 0.4 30.0

NEWCOMERSName POS. CL. HT. Hometown Previous School MISC.Kevin Canevari G Fr. 5-11 Charlotte, N.C. Lake Norman H.S. N.C. 4A state champions; 2x 1st team All-AreaJustin Cecil F Jr. 6-8 Lakeland, Fla. Central Florida C.C. Ranked 15th in NJCAA for 3FG% (43.6%); Played at North Florida in 2007-08 as a freshman; A-Sun All-Academic selection at UNFLangston Hall PG Fr. 6-4 Atlanta, Ga. Chamblee H.S. #165 ranked PG by ESPN; All-State honorable mention; All-DeKalb County fi rst teamBud Thomas F Fr. 6-6 Highlands Ranch, Colo. Regis Jesuit H.S. Back-to-back Gatorade “Player of the Year” and “Mr. Basketball” for Colo.; State 5A champs; 3x All-State Jibri Bryan G Fr. 6-3 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School All-State AA honorable mention; All-Region fi rst team; 1,000 pt. scorer as a prep Monty Brown C Fr. 6-11 Liberty Mounds, Okla. The Hotchkiss School, Conn. 2010 McDonald’s All-American nominee; 11.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG, 3.0 BPG, 70.0 FG% as a seniorPaul Larsen F Fr. 6-6 Mooresville, N.C. Lake Norman H.S. #120 ranked power forward by ESPN; N.C. 4A champions; All-State fi rst team; 16.9 ppg, 8.2 rpg & 1.0 spg as a seniorDaniel Coursey F Fr. 6-10 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School 6.0 PPG; 8.0 RPG; All-Region fi rst team; set state record for blocks in a game (18)

Pronunciation Guide By Class By State 3 Kevin CANEVARI can-uh-VARY Seniors – 4 Georgia - 652 Daniel COURSEY CORE-see Juniors - 1 Alabama - 220 Jake GOLLON GALL-uhn Sophomores - 4 North Carolina - 244 MARQUISSE Jackson mar-KEESE Freshmen - 9 Oklahoma - 22 R.J. MISKIMON miss-KIM-un Texas - 1 By Position Colorado - 1 Doug ESLEECK ESS-lek Guards - 9 California - 1 Forwards - 8 Wisconsin - 1 Centers - 1 Virginia - 1 Florida - 1

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2010-11 BEARS ROSTERNUMERICAL ROSTER

NO NAME POS YR HT WT HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL (PREVIOUS COLLEGE)

0 R.J. Miskimon G r-Fr. 6-2 190 Ft. Worth, Texas Maypearl1 David O’Shaughnessey G So. 6-4 195 Macon, Ga. Stratford Academy3 Kevin Canevari G Fr. 5-11 165 Charlotte, N.C. Lake Norman5 Bud Thomas F Fr. 6-6 200 Highlands Ranch, Colo. Regis Jesuit10 Mark Hall G Sr. 5-11 162 Los Angeles, Calif. Loyola11 Brandon Moore F Sr. 6-6 220 Birmingham, Ala. Ramsay (Wallace State C.C.)12 Jeff Smith G Sr. 6-2 185 Huntsville, Ala. S.R. Butler (Wallace State C.C.)15 Justin Cecil F Jr. 6-8 225 Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland Christian Acad. (Central Florida C.C.)20 Jake Gollon F r-So. 6-6 200 Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point21 Langston Hall PG Fr. 6-4 180 Atlanta, Ga. Chamblee23 Chris Smith G So. 6-1 170 Dublin, Ga. Dublin25 Brian Mills F Sr. 6-7 201 Douglasville, Ga. Chapel Hill33 Ted Price G r-Fr. 6-2 206 Forest, Va. Jeff erson Forest34 Jibri Bryan G Fr. 6-3 180 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School44 Marquisse Jackson F r-So. 6-5 183 Bartlesville, Okla. Bartlesville45 Monty Brown C Fr. 6-11 250 Liberty Mounds, Okla. The Hotchkiss School, Conn.50 Paul Larsen F Fr. 6-6 220 Mooresville, N.C. Lake Norman52 Daniel Coursey F Fr. 6-10 220 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School

Head Coach: Bob Hoff man (Oklahoma Baptist, 1979), 3rd seasonAssociate Head Coach: Spencer Wright (Oklahoma Baptist, 1995), 3rd seasonAssistant Coach: Doug Esleeck (UNC-Chapel Hill, 2005), 1st seasonAssistant Coach: Jake Nelp, (Colorado State, 2001), 1st seasonDirector of Basketball Operations: Michael Ellis (Mercer, 2008), 1st season

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

NO NAME POS YR HT WT HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL/PREVIOUS COLLEGE

45 Monty Brown C Fr. 6-11 250 Liberty Mounds, Okla. The Hotchkiss School, Conn.34 Jibri Bryan G Fr. 6-3 180 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School3 Kevin Canevari G Fr. 5-11 165 Charlotte, N.C. Lake Norman15 Justin Cecil F Jr. 6-8 225 Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland Christian Acad. (Central Florida C.C.)52 Daniel Coursey F Fr. 6-10 220 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School20 Jake Gollon F r-So. 6-6 200 Stevens Point, Wis. Stevens Point21 Langston Hall PG Fr. 6-4 180 Atlanta, Ga. Chamblee10 Mark Hall G Sr. 5-11 162 Los Angeles, Calif. Loyola44 Marquisse Jackson F r-So. 6-5 183 Bartlesville, Okla. Bartlesville50 Paul Larsen F Fr. 6-6 220 Mooresville, N.C. Lake Norman25 Brian Mills F Sr. 6-7 201 Douglasville, Ga. Chapel Hill0 R.J. Miskimon G r-Fr. 6-2 190 Ft. Worth, Texas Maypearl11 Brandon Moore F Sr. 6-6 220 Birmingham, Ala. Ramsay (Wallace State C.C.)1 David O’Shaughnessey G So. 6-4 195 Macon, Ga. Stratford Academy33 Ted Price G r-Fr. 6-2 206 Forest, Va. Jeff erson Forest23 Chris Smith G So. 6-1 170 Dublin, Ga. Dublin12 Jeff Smith G Sr. 6-2 185 Huntsville, Ala. S.R. Butler (Wallace State C.C.)5 Bud Thomas F Fr. 6-6 200 Highlands Ranch, Colo. Regis Jesuit

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2010-11 TIP-OFF DINNER......FEATURING JAY BILAS

A crowd of nearly 500 people gathered at the University Center on October 12, 2010 for the second annual Tip-Off Dinner. This year’s event featured ESPN and CBS basketball analyst Jay Bilas (after having Dick Vitale as last year’s inaugural speaker). The Tip-Off Dinner is co-sponsored by the Mercer Athletic Foundation and The Executive Forum of Mercer University presented by BB&T, and recognizes the beginning of basketball season for the Bears’ faithful.

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COACHES & STAFF

INSIDE:-HEAD COACH BOB HOFFMAN-ASSISTANT COACHES-BASKETBALL STAFF-BEHIND-THE-SCENES STAFF

Pictured: Mercer head coach Bob Hoff man


BOB HOFFMAN

3RD SEASON

OVERALL MEN’S RECORD: 345-186 (.650)OVERALL COLLEGIATE RECORD: 433-202 (.682)

Upon his arrival at the helm of the Mercer University basketball program in 2008, Bob Hoff man made an im-mediate mark and has done so each season since. The new era in Mercer basketball offi cially began on March 27, 2008 when Hoff man was introduced as the Bears’ new head men’s basketball coach.

A native of Oklahoma City, Okla., Hoff man has been successful at all levels and boasts a proven track record from high school through the professional ranks. His overall record as a head coach at the collegiate level is 433-202.

Hoff man’s 2009-10 team produced many memorable Mercer moments, including advancing all the way to the title game of the Atlantic Sun Conference champion-ships. MU garnered two All-A-Sun and two All-Region honors, while also having one of its own - senior Daniel Emerson - honored as the state of Georgia men’s college basketball “Player of the Year” by the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s Naismith Awards banquet. Additionally, senior James Florence became the Bears’ all-time leading scorer mid-way through the season. The team fi nished 16-17 overall and was 10-10 in the A-Sun.

Hoff man guided the 2008-09 Bears to a 17-15 overall record and 11-9 in Atlantic Sun Conference (A-Sun) play. It was the Bears’ most wins since the 2002-03 season and their fi rst winning mark in conference play since 2004-05. Hoff man was named the Atlantic Sun Conference Coach of the Year by Collegeinsider.com.

Hoff man came to the Bears after serving as head coach of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, a NBA Developmental League franchise, and guided the American Basketball Association’s Arkansas Aeros to a 25-2 record in 2006-07. The Aeros led the league in scoring, averaging 133

HEAD COACH BOB HOFFMAN

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SOUTHERN NAZARENE (women)

Years Record Pct.

1987-88 21-11 .656

1988-89 36-2 .947 NAIA National Champions

NAIA National Coach of the Year

1989-90 31-3 .912 Sooner Athletic Conference Champions

Total 88-16 .846

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Years Record Pct.

1990-91 15-17 .469

1991-92 16-17 .490

1992-93 34-4 .895 NAIA Runner Up

Sooner Athletic Conference Champions

District 9 Champions

1993-94 30-7 .811 NAIA Final Four

1994-95 28-6 .824 NAIA Tournament

1995-96 29-7 .806 NAIA Tournament

1996-97 36-4 .900 NAIA Runner Up

Sooner Athletic Conference Champions

1997-98 24-9 .727

1998-99 31-7 .816 NAIA Elite Eight/SAC Champions

Total 243-78 .757

TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN

Years Record Pct.

1999-00 12-16 .429

2000-01 12-17 .414

2001-02 21-9 .700

2002-03 10-20 .333

2003-04 14-14 .500

Total 69-76 .476

MERCER UNIVERSITY

Years Record Pct.

2008-09 17-15 .531 A-Sun Tournament

2009-10 16-17 .485 A-Sun Tournament Finals

Total 33-32 .508

The Hoff man File



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points per game in Hoff man’s up-tempo style of basket-ball.

Prior to coaching the Aeros, Hoff man served for two years as an assistant coach at the University of Okla-homa, where the Sooners recruited a class ranked in the top fi ve nationally. Hoff man helped guide the Sooners to the fi rst Big 12 championship in school history en route to a two-year record of 45-17 and back-to-back NCAA appearances in 2004-05 and 2005-06.Hoff man brings a wealth of additional experience to the position, having served as head coach at the University of Texas Pan American from 1999-2004, compiling a 68-77 record at the NCAA Division I school. The highlight of Hoff man’s stint with the Broncs was a 20-10 record during the 2001-02 season.

Hoff man guided UTPA to 12 wins in his fi rst season, which was more than the previous three seasons com-bined, and posted the school’s best record since the 1993-94 campaign. In 2001-2002, Texas Pan-Am had its fi rst winning season since 1993-94, earned their fi rst tournament victory since 1989-90, and recorded the most home wins in eight seasons. The Broncs were rated for the fi rst time ever in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major poll and Hoff man earned National Independent Coach of the Year honors by CollegeInsider.com.

Challenges are nothing new to him as he turned pro-grams around at Southern Nazarene and Oklahoma Baptist.

As the head women’s basketball coach at Southern Nazarene, Hoff man took a team that had never posted a winning season and won the 1989 NAIA National Championship in just his second season with the team. In three seasons at the helm of the Crimson Storm, he compiled an 88-16 record and was named Sooner Ath-letic Conference, District 9 and NAIA Coach of the Year.

Building on his success at Southern Nazarene, Hoff man took the reins of the men’s program at his alma ma-ter, Oklahoma Baptist, in 1990 and three seasons later guided the Bison to a 34-4 record and berth in the NAIA national championship game. Hoff man was named National Coach of the Year by Basketball Times and


HEAD COACH BOB HOFFMANAir Force 3-1UAB 0-1Alabama 1-1Albany 1-0Alcorn State 1-1Arkansas 0-1Arkansas State 1-3Auburn 1-0Baylor 2-1Belmont 6-5Brigham Young 0-1Bryant 1-0Bucknell 1-0Butler 0-1Cal State-Fullerton 1-0Campbell 1-3 Centenary 3-5Central Arkansas 1-1Charlotte 0-1Chicago State 1-0Colorado 0-1Colorado State 0-2Dayton 0-1East Tennessee State 2-3 Florida Gulf Coast 3-1Florida International 0-2Florida State 0-1Gardner-Webb 2-0Georgia Tech 0-2Gonzaga 0-1Hawaii 0-1IPFW 3-0IUPUI 0-1Illinois 0-1Iowa State 0-1Jacksonville 3-2Kansas State 0-2Kennesaw State 2-2Lamar 2-1Lehigh 0-1Lipscomb 3-6Loyola Marymount 1-0

Louisiana-Lafayette 0-4Louisiana Tech 0-1Middle Tennessee 1-1Minnesota 0-1Mississippi Valley State 1-1Missouri 0-1Missouri-Kansas City 0-2 New Mexico State 1-2Niagra 1-0North Texas 0-2Northeastern State 2-2North Florida 4-0Northern Iowa 1-2Oklahoma 0-1Oklahoma State 0-2Oral Roberts 3-3Oregon State 1-0Pacifi c 1-1Portland 2-0Providence 0-1Quinnipiac 0-1Rice 2-3St. Louis 0-1Sam Houston State 0-1Savannah State 2-0Southern 2-0Southern Methodist 0-2Stetson 3-1Texas 0-1Texas A&M 0-1Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 5-5Texas-Arlington 0-2Texas-El Paso 0-1Texas-San Antonio 1-0Texas Southern 2-1Tulsa 0-1UCLA 0-1USC Upstate 3-1Vanderbilt 0-1Washington State 1-3Wright State 1-3

also earned Sooner Athletic Conference and District 9 Coach of the Year honors for his eff orts. He went on to a record of 243-78 and a winning percentage of .757 in nine seasons at OBU, earning six trips to the NAIA Tournament and making two trips to the champion-ship contest.

He coached 10 All-Americans and 21 All-Conference selections during his tenure with the Bison. Hoff man was named Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of the Year four times. During his nine years at OBU, Hoff man’s teams averaged more than 90 points per game and led the NAIA in fi eld goal percentage seven times. His commitment to academics is just as strong, boasting a player graduation rate of 82 percent.

A standout guard and forward and a 1979 graduate of Oklahoma Baptist, Hoff man is one of just 30 players to score at least 1,000 points in his OBU career.

Hoff man has been married for 30 years to the former Kelli Lumry. The couple has a teenage son, Grant.

Bob Hoff man Against Division I Opponents

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Player Current/Last Professional Team How AcquiredTaylor Griffi n Phoenix Suns NBA Draft 2nd

Shannon Brown Los Angeles Lakers NBA Draft 1st

Cedric Simmons Sacramento Kings NBA Draft 1st

C.J. Watson Chicago Bulls Free Agent

Steve Novak Los Angeles Clippers NBA Draft 2nd

Aaron Brooks Houston Rockets NBA Draft 1st

Desmon Farmer Reno Bighorns Free Agent

Chris Taft Rio Grande Valley Vipers NBA Draft 2nd

Calvin Henry UBC Hanover (Germany) Free Agent

Daniel Emerson Optima Gents (Belgium) Free Agent

E.J. Kusnyer Rotterdam Challengers (Holland) Free Agent

James Florence Reno Bighorns NBA-D League 3rd

2009

Named Collegeinsider.com Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year

2006

Selected to coach in the ABA All-Star Game

2004

Inducted into the Oklahoma Basketball Hall of Fame

Named Collegeinsider.com Independent Coach of the Year

2002

Named Collegeinsider.com Independent Coach of the Year

2001

Inducted into the Oklahoma Baptist University Hall of Fame

1997

Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of the Year

1996


1993

Named Basketball Times Small College Coach of the Year


NAIA District 9 Coach of the Year

1989

NAIA National Coach of the Year


NAIA District 9 Coach of the Year

Hoff man’s Players in the Pros

AWARDS & HONORS

GOD, FAMILY, BASKETBALL: For Mercer University head coach Bob Hoff man, making up his priority list in life is simple. It goes without saying that his wife of 30 years, Kelli, and son Grant (both pictured at left with Hoff man posing at Mercer’s historic and picturesque Quad), play integral roles in his life.

“In life we are given a great many gifts,” Hoff man says. “Our faith is the greatest Gift of all and guides everything we do. My family is not only my gift from God, but my joy and what keeps me focused on the things that are truly important in life. I have also been blessed with a vehicle like basketball to not only im-pact the lives of young people on my teams, but to travel the world and, hopefully, reach out to others, as well.”

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HANGIN’ WITH “THE HOFF”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Greeting MU “super fan” Hank Arrington post game; in the Media Room at the A-Sun championships; MU fans have their own t-shirts for Hoff man; leading the Mercer contingent as Daniel Emerson received the award as the state of Georgia’s college men’s basket-ball “Player of the Year”; presenting James Florence with the ball he used to break the Bears’ career scoring record, and; preaching the gospel of “Bears Basketball” with local radio talk show host Bill Shanks .

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HOFFMAN AROUND THE WORLDWHEN IT COMES TO HOOPS, M.U. COACH IS A REAL GLOBE-TROTTER!

Basketball has taken Mercer University head coach Bob Hoff man not only to numerous local gatherings, but to many parts of the world, as well, during his 20 years as a head coach. Hoff man’s trips to Poland, Germany, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Macedo-nia, Kosovo and Mexico had him as a part of FIBA national coaching clinics. Additionally, he worked a Lithuanian camp, as well as camps and clinics in the Cayman Islands. During his time as a coach, Hoff man has also taken teams to both Brazil and Mexico.

Macedonia - 2007

Germany - 2010

Poland - 2008

Bulgaria - 2007

Lithuania - 2006

Kosovo - 2007

Cayman IslandsMexico

Brazil

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ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH SPENCER WRIGHTSPENCER WRIGHT

3RD SEASON

Spencer Wright joined Bob Hoff man at Mercer in 2008-09, after serving on Hoff man’s staff with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA Developmental League. Wright worked with the Vipers’ post players and guards during his time in Hildago, Texas, including NBA fi rst-round draft picks Aaron Brooks (Houston Rockets), Shannon Brown, Cedric Simmons (Cleveland Cavaliers), C.J. Watson (Golden State Warriors), Steve Novak, (Los Angeles Clippers) and Desmon Farmer (San Antonio Spurs). Wright also spent fi ve seasons (1999-04) as an assistant coach on Hoff man’s staff at Texas-Pan American where he served as the recruiting coordinator, coached the Broncs’ perimeter and post players, and was respon-sible for scheduling games before Hoff man moved on to Oklahoma in 2004. Wright was responsible for recruiting UTPA’s fi rst All-America honoree in two decades, as well as nine All-Independent performers. He also helped produce two Independent Defensive Player of the Year award winners. He tutored Brian Merriweather, who led the nation in 3-pointers per game while with the Broncs and in 2004 recruited and signed three of the top 40 players in the state of Texas. Wright remained on Robert Davenport’s staff at UTPA through the 2006 campaign and spent the 2006-07 season as head coach at Potlatch (Idaho) High School

where he guided the Loggers to the 2A Central Idaho League regular-season championship.

He played two seasons at Paris (Texas) Junior College, earning All- Texas Eastern Athletic Conference honorable mention following his rookie season and was a TEAC third team all-conference selection in 1991-92.

Wright followed up with success on the hardwood at Central Oklahoma, leading the Lone Star Conference in assists during the 1992-93 campaign.

His ties to Hoff man stretch back to his playing days as a standout point guard for Oklahoma Baptist, where Wright was an All-Sooner Athletic Conference performer in 1994-95.

Wright helped lead Oklahoma Baptist to two NAIA National Tournament appearances and the Bison con-cluded the 1993-94 season with a 34-4 record, including a second-place fi nish at the NAIA National Tournament.

Following his graduation from Oklahoma Baptist, Wright was invited to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers free-agent camp in the summer of 1996.

Spencer and his wife Amy are the proud parents of a son, Bryce.

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ASSISTANT COACH DOUG ESLEECKDOUG ESLEECK

1ST SEASON

Mercer University men’s basketball hired Doug Esleeck as an assistant coach in May 2010. Esleeck brings a great deal of experience and familiarity to the Mercer pro-gram.

Since 2006, Esleeck had been an assistant coach at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, N.C. His progressively-responsible duties have included video editing, scouting, academic coordinator/advisor, and camps staff er to coordinator of recruiting, player de-velopment/conditioning, budget management and defensive coordinator. He was also on staff when G-WU knocked off then No. 20 ranked Kentucky during the 2007-08 season.

As Gardner-Webb’s recruiting coordinator in 2009-10, Esleeck brought in three players ranked among ESPN’s top 150 players at their respective positions. Player’s signed by the Runnin’ Bulldogs under Esleeck’s tenure included 2007-08 A-Sun “Player of the Year” Thomas Sanders, A-Sun “All-Freshman selection Nate Blank, ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American Aaron Linn and Big South Conference All-Freshman player Joshua Hen-ley (who was also the nation’s top freshman rebounder in 2008-09).

Prior to joining the G-WU staff , Esleeck was the direc-tor of men’s basketball operations at UNC-Greensboro (2005-06) and served as both a strength and condition-ing intern (2004-05) and a junior varsity coach (2003-04) at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. His coaching roots at the high school level and as a camp coach/clinician date back to 2001.

Esleeck’s addition to the Bears’ staff also marked his re-turn to the Atlantic Sun Conference, of which G-WU was a member until the 2008-09 season when the school moved over to the Big South Conference. MU is a charter member of the A-Sun.

Esleeck earned his bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill in May 2005, with a double major in business admin-istration and American history. He also holds an MBA from Gardner-Webb in business administration (May 2008).

Esleeck and his wife Ashley were married in May 2010 and reside in Macon.

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ASSISTANT COACH JAKE NELPJAKE NELP

1ST SEASON

Jake Nelp joined the Mercer University men’s basketball staff for the 2010-11 season. Nelp brings a diverse and successful resumé to the Bears’ staff .

Prior to coming to Macon, Nelp spent the past two sea-sons (2008-10) as the Basketball Technology Assistant at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. As a member of the Golden Eagles’ staff , he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the hoops offi ce. With an expertise in the technological demands of the college basketball today, Nelp focused his energies on opponent scouting and fi lm exchange.

While Nelp was on staff with Marquette, the Golden Eagles made back-to-back NCAA tournament appear-ances. During his tenure the team also produced two NBA players in Wesley Matthews and fi rst round pick Lazar Hayward.

From 2005-07, the native of the “Hoosier State” was a men’s basketball assistant coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. With Nelp on staff , IWU had one of its best-ev-er seasons with a 30-5 mark, NAIA Elite Eight appearance and ascending to a ranking as high as No. 3 in the nation during the season. The Wildcats set school records each season for most conference wins and, for his part, Nelp was named as the top NAIA assistant coach by INBNews.com. While on staff at IWU, Nelp recruited and coached three NAIA All-Americans (two of whom are currently playing professionally).

Nelp is a 2001 graduate of Colorado State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in history. Nelp had the opportunity to work with CSU coach Buzz Wil-liams, serving as the Rams’ student assistant (1999-2002) and director of basketball operations (2003-04).

Nelp gained international experience, working as the assistant to the general manager of the 08 Stockholm Human Rights Basketball Club for the 2003-04 season.

Nelp’s wife, Angie, was an NCAA All-American for Colorado State’s women’s basketball team and went on to play professionally for three seasons. The couple is expecting their fi rst child in February 2011.

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DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS MICHAEL ELLISMICHAEL ELLIS

1ST SEASON

Michael Ellis joined the Bears men’s basketball staff as the director of operations in 2010-11.

Previously, Ellis had worked as a graduate assistant for Mercer Senior Associate Athletics Director Sybil Blalock. Ellis handled a variety of duties as a GA, working in everything from game day operations to assisting with eligibility, and from performing administrative duties to working with the voluminous needs of hosting the A-Sun Basketball Championships.

Ellis was a two-year letter winner for the Bears (2007-09), after sitting out the 2006-07 campaign after transferring from UNC-Asheville. While at UNC-A, Ellis earned the Big South Conference “Freshman of the Year” award.

Among the many good memories Ellis lists during his time in the Orange and Black, he says that the top one was during the 2007-08 season when Mercer topped No. 18-ranked University of Southern California on the Trojans’ home fl oor.

In a close second of Ellis’ favorite “Bear Moments” was when MU knocked off both Alabama and Auburn on the road in the same week during the 2007-08 season.

Ellis enjoyed an outstanding high school career playing at South Iredell and Fork Union (Va.). He averaged 31 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior for the Vi-kings and was named Iredell County “Player of the Year” for three straight years prior to that. Ellis also earned fi rst team all-state honors and was named conference player of the year following his senior season. A native of Statesville, N.C., Ellis is the son of Steve and Sandie Ellis. He has one younger sister (Chelsea).

A 2008 graduate of Mercer (with a business degree), Ellis is currently completing his MBA degree and is expected to graduate in December 2010.

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ATHLETIC TRAINER ROB MURPHYROB MURPHY

12TH SEASON

Rob Murphy came to Mercer in 1999-2000 as director of the Sports Medicine Department, overseeing the health-care related needs for the University’s Division I sports program. During his tenure at Mercer, Murphy has overseen the sports medicine needs of the men’s and women’s basketball teams, men’s soccer and baseball.

Murphy has established a professional relation-ship with Mercer Health Systems, Forsyth Street Orthopaedics and various other medical facili-ties in the greater Macon and Atlanta area in an eff ort to provide Mercer University’s student-athletes with the most comprehensive health-care available.

Murphy is also active on campus promoting health and safety as a representative on the Uni-versity’s Alcohol Awareness Task Force and the Student-Health Advisory Committee.

Prior to coming to Mercer, Murphy attended graduate school at the University of Georgia. While at UGA, he served as the athletic trainer for baseball and softball.

Prior to his arrival at Georgia, Murphy acquired clinical experience in Gainesville, Fla., as the Di-rector of Athletic Training Services at the Physi-cal Therapy Center, Inc. In addition, he served as the Head Athletic Trainer at Oak Hall School.

A native of Ocala, Fla., Murphy received his bachelors degree in exercise and sports sciences with an emphasis in athletic training from the University of Florida in 1994. As a student ath-letic trainer with the Gators, Murphy was named head student athletic trainer from 1993-94. He was also honored with a University Presidential Leadership Award in 1993.

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STRENGTH COACH PAUL BOHRPAUL BOHR

4TH SEASON

Paul Bohr was hired as the fi rst full-time strength and conditioning coach in 2007. Bohr came to the Bears after spending the previous two years as an assistant strength coach at the College of Charleston.

While at C of C, Bohr designed and implemented strength and conditioning programs, along with speed programs for men’s basketball, volleyball, softball, men’s soccer, golf, cross country, track & fi eld, swim-ming and equestrian.

The Winter Park, Fla., native began his collegiate career as an assistant strength coach at UC Riverside in August 2004 prior to joining the UCLA athletics program in January 2005. While at UCLA, Bohr worked with the Bruins’ foot-ball program assisting with speed development while also teaching and monitor-ing exercise techniques and developing weight manage-ment and nutrition training for student-athletes. Bohr is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He is also a member of the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) and is a Certifi ed Fit-ness Trainer (CFT), Specialist in Sports Conditioning (SSC) and a Certifi ed Sports Per-formance Nutritionist (SPN). He also is a certifi ed member USA Weightlifting (USAW) as a Level 1 Club Coach.

Paul has been coaching and working with athletes since 1993, designing fi tness and speed development programs. Paul worked with numerous professional athletes from teams such as the Miami Dolphins and Orlando Magic.

A 1989 graduate from UCF with a bachelor’s of business administration, Bohr later received his master’s degree in physical education from Cal State – Dominguez Hills.

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BASKETBALL STAFFBRENDAN WALKER

GRADUATE MANAGER

ZACH WELLS

STUDENT MANAGER

JONATHANHOWARD

TEAM CHAPLAIN/GRADUATE MANAGER

DREW WILSON

STUDENT MANAGER

BRANDONWARE

STUDENT MANAGER

CROSSING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE: In October of 2010, the MU men’s basketball team was invited to a rehearsal by the nationally-renowned St. Lawrence String Quartet (prior to a performance on the Mercer campus). The Quartet dem-onstrated the similarities between the musical group and what is necessary for a good basketball team (things like precision, teamwork, leadership, practice, etc.). Afterwards, the two groups interacted with each other and Mercer music majors also in attendance.

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THE “VOICE OF THE BEARS”RICK CAMERON

5TH SEASON

Rick Cameron, “Voice of the Bears”, is in his fi fth year calling the play-by-play for the Bears. Cameron, who is also Mercer’s senior assistant vice president for market-ing communications, returned to the broadcast booth in 2006 after originally doing radio play-by- play in the late 1970s.

Cameron was the longtime public address announcer for both men’s and women’s basketball, as well.

Cameron is the Marketing Communications liaison for the School of Medicine and the Athletics Department. Among his responsibilities are helping facilitate spe-

cial events and serving as editor of This Week@Mercer, an internal electronic newsletter, The Mercerian alumni magazine and the university commencement pro-gram. He also maintains the University web calendar. Cameron also hosts the coaches’ shows for both men’s basketball head coach Bob Hoff man and women’s basketball head coach Susie Gardner.

Before coming to Mercer, Cameron was a publisher and editor of three newspapers in Georgia and Ala-bama for more than 14 years, winning awards from the Georgia Press Association for both editorial and sports articles. He began his career in radio in 1975, serving for seven years as a news editor, announcer, and sports announcer, including football and basket-ball play-by-play, at two stations in Georgia.

His wife, Myra, serves as administrative/eligibility co-ordinator in the Athletics Department. They have two grown daughters and fi ve grandchildren.

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BASKETBALL BEHIND THE SCENES

Emory Dunn

Offi cial BookHunton Morgan

Shot ClockThom Mead

Public Address Announcer

Jim Massey

Game Clock

Penny Davis

Spirit CoordinatorTim Pietrofere

Pep BandNicky Bruno

CheerleadingAndrew Lockwood

Promotions EmceeA-Sun TV Talent

Becky Sandifer

A-Sun TV Coordinator

Darryl Wolfe

A-Sun TV TalentJesse Fish

Audio

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MEET THE 2010-11 BEARS

INSIDE:-RETURNING PLAYERS-NEWCOMERS Pictured: Senior forward

Brian Mills


2010-11 RETURNEEMARK HALL

5-11 162 SENIOR GUARD

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.LOYOLA H.S.

2009-10

Played in all 33 games for the Bears this season off the bench ... Averaged 11 1/2 minutes per game and shot over 35 percent from the fl oor ... Playing time increased by nearly 30 percent after injury to James Florence ... Had four rebounds in MU’s fi rst-ever win at ETSU (2/14) ... Was two-for-two from the fi eld at UNC-Charlotte, good for fi ve points on the night ... A season-high 11 points at Belmont (2/25) by hitting three-of-six (all from three-point land) ... Had six points and three boards at home versus North Florida (2/18).

2008-09

Played in all 32 games in 2009…Hit nearly 30% of three-point fi eld goals (34-115)…Third on the team in three-point fi eld goal attempts (115)… Tied career-high with three 3’s against FGCU and UNF ... Tied career high with three steals vs. Ga. Tech ... Notched his fi rst career blocked shot vs. Piedmont ... Scored a season-high 14 points at Oklahoma State and was a perfect 6-of-6 on free throws... Tied season high with fi ve rebounds vs. Piedmont, USC Upstate and Belmont... Tied season-high with four assists against Loyola Marymount, Dayton and Belmont ... Came off the bench against Dayton to notch those four assists, a team-high, in 28 minutes of play… Collected four rebounds at Jacksonville ... Perfect 7-of-7, including 6-of-6 in overtime from

the foul line vs. Stetson ... Collected three defensive rebounds at Kennesaw State.

2007-08

Played in 29 games and worked his way into the starting lineup for the fi nal seven contests ... Dished out assist to Brian Mills on game-winning basket vs. Lipscomb ... Made his fi rst career start at Geor-gia Southern ... Scored career-high 30 points vs. Loyola Marymount ... Hit 6-of-10 from the fi eld and 15-of-17 free throws vs. the Lions ... The 15 made free throws set a new University Center record and equaled the season’s highest output in the A-Sun ... The 30 points were the fourth-highest tally in the history of the U.C. ... Ranked seventh in the A-Sun in 3-point fi eld goal accuracy and 12th in the league in free throw accuracy ... Third on the team with 73 assists ... Reached double fi gures fi ve times ... Led the squad in assists in eight of the fi nal 13 games of the season ... Scored 10 points vs. Alabama and was a perfect 3-of-3 from the fi eld, including 2-of-2 from 3-point range and 2-of-2 from the line in 13 minutes of action ... Scored 10 points at Charleston Southern ... Nailed three treys vs. Sewanee ... Hit 9-of-10 free throws at Auburn ... Tallied eight points in 10 minutes vs. South Carolina State ... Tallied a then career-high fi ve assists vs. UNF ... Career-high three steals at Stetson ... Handed out four assists vs. Belmont ... Scored nine points and grabbed a season-high eight rebounds at ETSU ... Tied then season-high with six assists with fi ve boards vs. Campbell ... Was a perfect 6-of-6 from the line and tallied a season-high nine assists at Jacksonville.

High School

Lettered in both basketball and track and fi eld … Despite an injury, garnered honorable mention All-Mission League accolades, leading the team in scoring during his senior season (18.0 ppg) …

Mark Hall’s Mercer Career Statistics

Year GP-GS Min-Avg FG-FGA Pct 3 Pt FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct REB Avg PF-FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg

2007-08 29-9 566-19.5 49-140 .350 29-75 .387 59-79 .747 61 2.1 64-4 73 51 0 21 186 6.4

2008-09 32-0 729-22.8 49-167 .293 34-115 .296 38-49 .776 68 2.1 81-3 49 68 2 23 170 5.3

2009-10 33-0 381-11.5 19-54 .352 15-43 .349 18-22 .818 28 0.8 44-1 21 14 0 12 71 2.2

TOTAL 94-9 1,676-17.8 117-361 .324 78-233 .334 115-150 .767 157 1.7 189-8 143 133 2 56 427 4.5

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Also led the squad with 1.4 assists per game and steals (0.7 spg) … As a junior, led coach Jamal Ad-ams’ Loyola squad in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game while also handing out an average of 2.1 assists a contest … Garnered 3.3 steals per game as the Cubs compiled a 23-6 record, falling to eventual state runner-up Mater Dei in the California Interscho-lastic Federation Division II AA semifi nals during the 2005-06 campaign … Earned fi rst team All-Mission League, fi rst team All-CIF and honorable mention All-State honors for his eff orts.

Personal

Born on March 6, 1989 … Son of Mark Hall, Sr. and Erica Hall … Has a brother, Miles ... Majoring in busi-ness.

2010-11 RETURNEEMERCER CAREER HIGH GAMES

Points: 30, vs. Loyola-Marymount (11/24/07) FG Made: 6, vs. Loyola-Marymount (11/24/07)FG Att: 14, vs. Lipscomb (2/20/09) 3-Point FGs: 3, 5x, MR at FGCU (2/14/09)3-Point FGA: 12, vs. Lipscomb (2/20/09)FT Made: 15, vs. Loyola-Marymont (11/24/07)FT Att: 17, vs. Loyola-Marymount (11/24/07)Rebounds: 8, vs. ETSU (2/1/08)Assists: 9, at Jacksonville (2/21/08)Blocks: 1, 2x, MR vs. Lipscomb (3/5/09)Steals: 3, 3x, MR at Kennesaw St. (2/5/09)Minutes: 32, 2x, MR at Stetson (2/16/09)

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2010-11 RETURNEEBRIAN MILLS

6-7 201 SENIOR FORWARD

DOUGLASVILLE, GA.CHAPEL HILL H.S.

2009-10

An Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic Team pick for the second-consecutive year ... Ranked 17th in A-Sun rebounds (5.3 r.p.g.) and was fi fth in blocked shots (1.2 b.p.g.) ... An outstanding free throw shooter, hitting nearly 75 percent from the line (50-67) ... At the World Vision Invitational at Providence, R.I. to open the season, averaged 7.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game (versus Buck-nell, Bryant and Providence) ... A double-double of 12 points and 11 boards versus Piedmont (12/10) ... Had a career-high 14 rebounds versus Stetson (1/30), 12 of which were of the defensive variety (narrowly missed another double-double against the Hatters with nine points, as well) ... Eight points and three blocks in A-Sun semifi nals versus Jack-sonville (3/5) ... Scored a season-high 15 points at Belmont (2/25) by hitting 6-of-10 from the fl oor ... In all, had nine double-fi gure scoring games.

2008-09

A-Sun All-Academic Team selection ... Started 16 of 32 games and set or tied career highs in 12 catego-ries … Averaged 6.5 points per game, two points higher than freshman season … Connected on 47% of fi eld goals and 34% three-pointers … First career start came at UNF … Hit 5-of-9 from the

fi eld and scored a career-high 17 points vs. Chicago State ... Career-high eight rebounds vs. Crimson Tide and drained a 3-pointer from the deep right corner late in the fi rst half, pulling Mercer within 31-29 ... Ca-reer-high six free throws at Auburn and hit two free throws to break a 67-67 tie with 4:50 on the clock, giving Mercer a lead it would not relinquish ... Tied career-high three assists vs. USC Upstate Spartans ... Made career-high six baskets vs. Kennesaw State ... Perfect 5-of-5 from the fi eld vs. Piedmont ... Collected six boards vs. Chicago State ... Grabbed six rebounds in 23 minutes of action vs. USC Upstate ... Grabbed two steals at Iowa State ... Was 4-of-5 from the fi eld in 20 minutes at Lipscomb ... Went 6-of-8 from the fi eld and blocked two shots vs. the Owls ... Scored 12 fi rst-half points at Kennesaw State and dished out a career-high four assists vs. the Owls ... Tied career-high eight rebounds and two steals vs. Jacksonville ... Scored 10 points and recorded six boards vs. UNF, equaling career-high with two 3-pointers and two blocked shots ... Notched 11 points, fi ve boards and a career-high three steals vs. Belmont.

2007-08

Saw action in all 30 games ... Scored eight points and recorded seven rebounds in 21 minutes against Lipscomb ... Posted the game-winning slam ver-sus the Bisons with 13.8 seconds left ... Hit two free throws with 2.2 seconds remaining to seal the win over S.C. State ... Scored 10 points off the bench at Southern Cal ... Tallied a career-high 16 points at UNF ... Was 4-of-7 from the fi eld including 2-of-3 from 3-point range against USC ... Tied then career high with four fi eld goals at Harvard and followed up with a then career-high six rebounds at Boston College ... Season-high seven boards and two blocked shots vs. Sewanee ... Recorded seven points, six rebounds, two

Brian Mills’ Mercer Career Statistics


2007-08 30-0 467-15.6 50-114 .439 11-39 .282 25-37 .676 103 3.4 50-0 23 41 21 17 136 4.5

2008-09 32-16 652-20.4 75-159 .472 17-50 .340 41-54 .759 125 3.9 89-3 25 41 22 17 208 6.5

2009-10 33-32 797-24.2 98-167 .587 12-41 .293 50-67 .746 176 5.3 104-5 35 59 40 18 258 7.8

TOTAL 95-48 1,916-20.2 223-440 .507 40-130 .308 116-158 .734 404 4.3 243-8 83 141 83 52 602 6.3

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blocked shots and a steal in 18 minutes of action vs. South Carolina State ... Tied his then season-high 10 points vs. VMI on 4-of-7 shooting from the fi eld ... Career-high three assists at Harvard and FGCU ... Was 3-for-6 from the fi eld and grabbed seven rebounds at FGCU ... Collected fi ve rebounds in 10 minutes of action at ETSU.

High School

Three-year letterwinner for coach Jim Gaylor ... Named team captain his senior season ... Earned all-county and fi rst-team all region accolades ... Aver-aged 16 points and 11 rebounds during his senior campaign ... Added 1.4 steals, 2.5 assists and 4.5 blocked shots ... Averaged 12 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Panthers as a junior for Chapel Hill, which is consistently ranked one of the top 10 programs in Georgia’s Class AAAA.

Personal

Born on September 1, 1988 … Son of Dave and Teresa Mills … Has two sisters, Lauren and Rebecca … Majoring in mathematics.


Points: 17, vs. Chicago State (11/29/08) FG Made: 6, 4x, MR at Belmont (2/25/10)FG Att: 11, at Alabama (11/16/08) 3-Point FGs: 2, 10x, MR at FGCU (1/24/10)3-Point FGA: 5, vs. Chicago State (11/29/08)FT Made: 6, at Auburn (11/19/08)FT Att: 7, at Auburn (11/19/08)Rebounds: 14, vs. Stetson (1/30/10)Assists: 4, 3x, MR vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)Blocks: 5, vs ETSU (1/9/10)Steals: 2, 2x, MR at ETSU (2/14/10)Minutes: 31, 2x, MR at FGCU (1/24/10)


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2010-11 RETURNEEBRANDON MOORE

6-6 220 SENIOR FORWARD

BIRMINGHAM, ALA.RAMSAY H.S.

2009-10

Played in all 33 games for the Bears ... Averaged nearly 20 minutes of court time per appearances ... Started in place of the injured Daniel Emerson in regular season fi nale versus Lipscomb (2/27) and responded with a double-double of 14 points and 14 rebounds ... A season-high of 18 points in Mer-cer’s win at home over North Florida (2/16), along with eight boards ... Was a perfect 4-for-4 from the fi eld versus Vanderbilt (12/21) to go along with four steals ... 16 points on a six-for-eight shooting eff ort at home against USC Upstate (2/8) ... 10 double-fi gure scoring games on the year, including fi ve of the last seven games (and two of three A-Sun tour-ney games) ... Scored 13 points versus both Belmont and East Tennessee State in A-Sun championships ... Hit 6-of-8 from fi eld versus East Tennessee in fi nals ... Eight rebounds (seven of which were defensive) versus North Florida (2/18) ... At Belmont (2/25), had 11 points, seven rebounds and three blocks.

2008-09

Averaged 10.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game while shooting 61.1 percent from the fi eld last for Wallace State Community College … First-team all-region selection … Helped lead the Lions to a 28-5 record and a berth in the Alabama Community College Conference tournament fi nal for a second straight year … Posted nine double-doubles … Scored season high 24 points (10-of-10 shooting) against Marion Military Institute … Played with cur-rent Mercer teammate Jeff Smith at Wallace State.

2006-07

Played seven games with Atlantic Sun Conference member Lipscomb … Suff ered injury in December 2006 and received a medical hardship from the NCAA.

High School

During senior year at Ramsay High School, posted

Brandon Moore’s Mercer Career Statistics


2009-10 33-1 658-19.9 95-171 .556 9-18 .500 60-107 .561 139 4.2 79-2 30 48 19 22 259 7.8

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average of 12 points and fi ve rebounds per game … Helped lead the Rams to a 26-7 record and their fi rst state basketball championship in school history … As a senior, garnered Southwest Regional All-Tourna-ment, All-Birmingham City Schools All-Tournament team honors … Chosen “Best All-Around Player” for Ramsay High.

Personal

Born on June 21, 1988 … Son of Brigitti Moore…A communications major.


Points: 18, vs. UNF (2/18/10)FG Made: 6, 2x, MR vs. USC Upstate (2/8/10)FG Att: 11, at Belmont (2/25/10)3-Point FGs: 2, vs. UNF (2/18/10)3-Point FGA: 2, 2x, vs. UNF (2/18/10)FT Made: 6, 2x, MR vs. UNF (2/18/10)FT Att: 14, at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)Rebounds: 8, vs. UNF (2/18/10)Assists: 3, 3x, MR vs. UNF (2/18/10)Blocks: 3, at Belmont (2/25/10)Steals: 4, at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)Minutes: 27, vs. UNF (2/18/10)


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2010-11 RETURNEEJEFF SMITH

6-2 185 SENIOR GUARD

HUNTSVILLE, ALA.S.R. BUTLER H.S.

2009-10

Started Mercer career by earning all-tournament accolades at the World Vision Invitational in Provi-dence, R.I. ... In the three games, scored 43 points, gave off seven assists, shot 15-of-28 (53.6 percent) from the fl oor overall and was 8-for-13 (61.5 per-cent) from beyond the arc ... Ranked among the A-Sun statistical leaders for scoring (20th/11.6 p.p.g.), assists (sixth tie/3.64 a.p.g.) and three-point fIeld goal percentage (eighth/.373) ... 10 points versus Vanderbilt (12/21) ... Season-high of 25 points ver-sus Stetson (1/30), connecting on 8-of-11 from the fi eld ... Finished regular season with four-consec-utive double-fi gure scoring games and extended that to six by hitting for 16 points (vs. Belmont) and 18 points (vs. Jacksonville) in the fi rst two games of the A-Sun championship tournament ... 19 double-digit scoring games out of 33 games played ... Also had 13 games with fi ve or more assists ... MU career-high eight assists versus Jacksonville (2/20) ...Top two rebound games were both versus Lipscomb with nine (12/3) and eight (2/27).

2008-09 and 2007-08

Led Wallace State Community College (WSCC) in scoring as a sophomore with 13.2 points … Also posted 5.8 assists, three rebounds and two steals per game … Helped WSCC to a second straight Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament fi nal … Career averages include 14 points, six assists, three rebounds and two steals per game … Season-high 25 points came against Gadsden State CC … Dished-out 10 assists on four separate occasions … Earned spot on ACCC tour-nament team … Chosen second-team all-region in 2009 … Played with current Mercer teammate Brandon Moore at Wallace State.

Jeff Smith’s Mercer Career Statistics


2009-10 33-31 1099-33.3 126-300 .420 50-134 .373 81-121 .669 84 2.5 79-1 120 105 2 25 383 11.6

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High School

Led S.R. Butler High School to back-to-back 5A state championships in 2004 and 2005 ... Class 5A State MVP…Named 2005 Northeast Regional MVP … 2005-06 all-state, Northeast Regional All-Tournament Team, All-Area 15 and All-City selection … 2006 Class 5A Player of the Year fi nalist … McDonald’s All-American nominee … Career averages included 17 points, seven assists, three rebounds and four steals per game.

Personal

Born August 22, 1987 ... Son of Jeff rey and Lynnene Smith … Has one sister, Tyler … Majoring in commu-nications


Points: 25, vs. Stetson (1/30/10)FG Made: 8, vs. Stetson (1/30/10)FG Att: 15, vs. Providence (11/15/09)3-Point FGs: 7, vs. Stetson (1/30/10)3-Point FGA: 8, vs. Stetson (1/30/10)FT Made: 8, vs. USC Upstate (2/8/10)FT Att: 12, vs. UNF (2/18/10)Rebounds: 9, vs. Lipscomb (12/3/09)Assists: 8, vs. Jacksonville (2/20/10)Blocks: noneSteals: 3, at Stetson (1/22/10)Minutes: 38, 3x, MR vs. UNF (2/18/10)


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JAKE GOLLON

6-6 200 r-SOPHOMORE FORWARD

STEVENS POINT, WIS.STEVENS POINT H.S.

2009-10

Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic Team selec-tion ... Saw action in nine games ... Was a regular off the bench in the fi rst half of the season for the Bears until being sidelined by a knee injury.

2008-09

Played in two games before a knee injury ended his season as a freshman ... Received a redshirt year.

High School

Averaged 19 points, 10 rebounds and three assists during prep career for coach Dan Fink’s Stevens Point Area High School Panthers ... Helped lead the Pan-thers to a 19-3 record during his senior season and was named fi rst-team all-state ... Also earned honor-able mention all-state honors in football ... Averaged 13.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots as a junior ... Earned All-Wisconsin Valley Conference honors, shooting 50.4 percent from the fi eld and 68.4 percent from the free-throw line for as the squad went 15-5 during the 2006-07 season ... Was ranked as the 10th best player in the state of Wisconsin by Wishoops.net when he signed with the Bears ... Named to the academic honor roll all four years.

Personal

Born on November 7, 1989 … Son of Gerald and Debra Gollon ... Has one sister and a brother ... Major-ing in English.

Jake Gollon’s Mercer Career Statistics


2008-09 2-0 8-4.0 1-2 .500 1-1 1.000 0-0 .000 1 0.5 0-0 0 2 0 0 3 1.5

2009-10 9-0 39-4.3 5-11 .455 0-2 .000 0-0 .000 10 1.1 5-0 1 1 2 1 10 1.1

TOTAL 11-0 47-4.3 6-13 .462 1-3 .333 0-0 .000 11 1.0 5-0 1 3 2 1 13 1.2

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MERCER CAREER HIGH GAMESPoints: 4, vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)FG Made: 2, vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)FG Att: 5, vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)3-Point FGs: 1, vs. Piedmont (10/14/08)3-Point FGA: 1, vs. Piedmont (10/14/08)FT Made: noneFT Att: noneRebounds: 4, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)Assists: 1, vs. Belmont (12/5/09)Blocks: 1, 2x, MR, vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)Steals: 1, vs. Belmont (12/5/09)Minutes: 10, vs. Belmont (12/5/09)

BEAR PAUSE

Jake Gollon is one of the team memers who helps lead the Bears’ community outreach eff orts. Above, Gollon and his MU teammates speak to a group of

500 middle school children about the virtues of read-ing in the fall of 2010.


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MARQUISSE JACKSON

6-5 183 r-SOPHOMORE FORWARD

BARTLESVILLE, OKLA.BARTLESVILLE H.S.

2009-10

Had fi ve appearances off the Bears’ bench, bat-tling injuries much of the season, before receiving a redshirt year ... Three points and two rebounds in fi rst action of the year versus Fisk ... Last game ap-pearance of season came on 12/23/09 at Alabama ... Received a medical redshirt season.

2008-09

Scored career-high fi ve points against Campbell and UNF … Career high of two rebounds in just nine minutes of action vs. Campbell ... Perfect two-of-two from the line vs. Kennesaw State ... Collected fi rst career rebound versus the Owls ... Was 3-of-4 from the line vs. the Camels, with an assist ... Hit 3-of-4 free throws and tied career high with fi ve points vs. UNF ... Grabbed fi rst career steal vs. the Ospreys ... Dished out two assists at Stetson ... Handed out an assist and grabbed career-high three rebounds in three min-utes at USC Upstate.

High School

Averaged 16 points and nine rebounds for coach Tim Bart’s Bruins his senior season ... Four-year letterwin-ner in basketball ... Earned all-metro, all-conference and runner-up all-state honors ... Named to the National Society of High School Scholars and gradu-ated with honors in Spanish, English and math.

Personal

Born on September 8, 1990 … Son of Timothy and Michelene Jackson ... Has three siblings, Jonathan, Amara and Makala ... Majoring in engineering.

Marquisse Jackson’s Mercer Career Statistics


2008-09 20-0 78-3.9 3-8 .375 0-1 .000 11-14 .786 12 0.6 16-1 4 4 0 2 17 0.9

2009-10 5-0 22-4.4 2-5 .400 0-2 .000 1-2 .500 3 0.6 1-0 0 0 0 0 5 1.0

TOTAL 25-0 100-4.0 5-13 .385 0-3 .000 12-16 .750 15 0.6 17-1 4 4 0 2 23 0.9

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MERCER CAREER HIGH GAMESPoints: 5, 2x, MR vs. UNF (2/9/09)FG Made: 1, 5x, MR vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)FG Att: 3, vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)3-Point FGs: none3-Point FGA: 2, vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)FT Made: 3, 2x, MR vs. UNF (2/9/09) FT Att: 4, 2x, MR vs. UNF (2/9/09)Rebounds: 3, vs. USC Upstate (2/26/09)Assists: 2, vs. Stetson (2/16/09)Blocks: noneSteals: 1, 2x, MR vs. ETSU (2/28/09)Minutes: 17, vs. FGCU (2/14/09)


2010-11 RETURNEEDAVID O’SHAUGHNESSEY

6-4 195 SOPHOMORE GUARD

MACON, GA.STRATFORD ACADEMY

2009-10

Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic selection ... Appeared in 17 games as a freshman with the Bears (all in a reserve capacity) ... Had fi ve points versus Fisk (11/18) for his fi rst collegiate points ... Played 17 minutes at Vanderbilt for longest stint of the season ... Two rebounds versus Stetson (1/30) was season best.

High School

Scored 1,307 career points for the Stratford Acade-my … Middle-Georgia GISA Player of the Year senior season … Two-time All-Middle Georgia, all-state and all-region selection … Averaged nearly 22 points per game in 2009 … Scored 42 points in one game for best individual performance ... Chosen as the Middle Georgia Soccer Player of the Year as a senior.

Personal

Born December 7, 1990 … Has two brothers, Will and Becker … Majoring in business.

David O’Shaughnessey’s Mercer Career Statistics


2009-10 17-0 68-4.0 3-21 .143 1-17 .059 0-0 .000 5 0.3 11-0 8 3 0 3 7 0.4

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Points: 5, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)|FG Made: 2, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)FG Att: 6, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)3-Point FGs: 1, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)3-Point FGA: 5, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)FT Made: noneFT Att: noneRebounds: 2, vs. Stetson (1/30/10)Assists: 2, vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)Blocks: noneSteals: 1,2x, MR vs. Pidemont (12/10/09)Minutes: 17, at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)

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2010-11 RETURNEECHRIS SMITH

6-1 170 SOPHOMORE GUARD

DUBLIN, GA.DUBLIN H.S.

2009-10

Atlantic Sun Conference All-Academic Team selection ... As a true freshman, appeared in 21 of the Bears’ 33 contests ... Made two starts for Mercer (versus Vander-bilt and USC Upstate) ... Five points and six rebounds versus Fisk (11/18) ... Went three-of-three from the fi eld versus Florida State (11/21), fi nishing with seven points.

High School

Averaged 15 points, four rebounds, two steals and two assists for the Fighting Irish … Helped lead Dublin to a 31-1 record and the GHSA AA state champion-ship.

Personal

Born May 3, 1991 … Son of Eugene and Ellen Smith … Has two sisters, Brittany and Latoya, and one brother, Trey … Honors graduate at Dublin High School … A pre-dental major.

Chris Smith’s Mercer Career Statistics


2009-10 21-2 54-2.6 8-21 .381 1-4 .250 3-7 .429 17 0.8 7-0 2 1 2 4 20 1.0

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Points: 7, vs. Florida St. (11/21/09)FG Made: 3, vs. Florida St. (11/21/09) FG Att: 5, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)3-Point FGs: 1, vs. Florida St. (11/21/09)3-Point FGA: 1, 2x, MR vs. Stetson (1/30/10)FT Made: 3, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)FT Att: 4, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)Rebounds: 6, vs. Fisk (11/18/09) Assists: 1, 2x, MR vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)Blocks: 2, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)Steals: 1, vs. Piedmont (12/10/09)Minutes: 11, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)

BEAR PAUSE

Chris Smith delighted a group of 500 middle school children when he was asked if he could “make a bas-

ket right now”...and then proceeded to sink the short jumper. Smith and his MU teammates were at the

school participating in a program to encourage read-ing by youth.

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R.J.MISKIMON

6-2 190 r-FRESHMAN GUARD

FORT WORTH, TEXASMAYPEARL H.S.

2010-11 RETURNEESTEDPRICE

6-2 206 r-FRESHMAN GUARD

FOREST, VA.JEFFERSON FOREST H.S.

2009-10

Redshirt for the Bears.

High School

2009 Bedford County “Player of the Year” … First-team all-district … Averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game his senior sea-son for coach Paul Smith … As a junior, scored 12 points and pulled down 8.5 rebounds per game … Best individual performance was a 25 point, 15 rebound eff ort against Heritage in the district tournament.

Personal

Born May 31, 1991 … Son of Jerry and Dawn Price … Has two sisters, Rachel and Jordan, and one brother, Sam … Finished high school with a 4.35 GPA and graduated 11th in a senior class of 335 … Majoring in biomedical engineering.

2009-10

Redshirt for the Bears.

High School

Scored nearly 1,100 career points in only two years as a varsity letterwinner at Maypearl High School … Earned District MVP and all-region honors as a senior … Helped lead the Panthers to a 26-6 mark, co-district champions and a number 17 ranking in the state … Best individual prep performance was a 36 point, 17 rebound night ... Wore a mask entire senior season because of a broken nose ... Salutatorian of his graduating class.

Personal

Born November 1, 1990 … Son of Rick and Sheri Miskimon … Has one sister, Elizabeth … Father played basketball at University of Hawaii … Ma-joring in business.

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MONTY BROWN

6-11 250 FRESHMAN CENTER

LIBERTY MOUNDS, OKLA.THE HOTCHKISS SCHOOL (CONN.)

High School

A graduate of The Hotchkiss School (2010) in Lakeville, Conn. … Coached by Fred Benjamin … Led team to the Tri-State championship as a senior … Was a McDonald’s All-American nominee … Shot 70-percent from the fi eld as a senior, as well as averaging 11.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game … Began his prep career at Liberty Mounds High School (coached by Matt Fowler) in Liberty Mounds, Okla. … At LMHS, led team to Frisco Conference championship, earning conference MVP and top defensive player awards … Also played baseball at Liberty Mounds … An outstanding student who was a member of both the Oklahoma Honors Society and the Superin-tendent’s Honor Roll while at LMHS … Played club basketball for Team Oklahoma, coached by Don Calvert, and Athlete’s First, coached by Gary Vick.

Personal

Born November 29, 1990 in Tulsa, Okla. … Son of Dan and Jana Brown … Has an older sister and younger brother … Was also recruited by Rhode Island, Vermont, Brown and Missouri State … Lists people he would most like to meet as Bill Gates and NBA commissioner David Stern … Favorite athlete is Dwight Howard … Favorite pre-game meal is spaghetti and meat balls … A psychology major with a pre-physical therapy track … Would like to play professional basketball or have his own physical therapy practice.

JUSTIN CECIL

6-8 225 JUNIOR FORWARD

LAKELAND, FLA.LAKELAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2009-10Played at the College of Central Florida community college … Was coached by Matt Ryan … A member of the CCF Dean’s List … All-conference and aca-demic all-conference … Top three-point shooter by canning a total of 75 treys in 33 games played (2.3 made per game) … 43.6 percent from beyond the arc and ranked 15th in the nation for three-point fi eld goal percentage for NJCAA Division I players … Overall, averaged 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game … Shot nearly 47 percent from the fi eld and 78 percent from free throw stripe … Led the Patriots to a 26-7 record, the Mid-Florida Confer-ence tournament championship and a berth in the Florida Community College Athletic Association championship tournament.

2007-08As a freshman, played at A-Sun Conference mem-ber North Florida … A Dean’s List honoree … A-Sun preseason Freshman of the Year” … Appeared in 19 of the Ospreys’ 29 games … 6.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game … Blocked 16 shots.

High SchoolA graduate of Lakeland Christian Academy (2007) … Coached by Ray Deardorf … Two varsity seasons … Second team all-state as a senior and all-state honorable mention as a junior … Teams earned two district championships … Also played three seasons of tennis, earning fi rst team all-county status on the outdoor courts … Tennis team placed third in the state … Attended Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Ohio as a freshman … Played AAU basketball for Team Stat, where he was coached by Bernie Hayes.

PersonalBorn July 9, 1988 in Akron, Ohio … Son of Richard and Heidi Cecil … Has one younger sister, Kara, who plays tennis at Ohio State … Favorite athlete is Roger Federer … Favorite food is steak, but likes pasta for his pre-game meals … A psychology ma-jor and a business minor.

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KEVINCANEVARI

5-11 165 FRESHMAN GUARD

CHARLOTTE, N.C.LAKE NORMAN H.S.

High School

A graduate of Lake Norman (2010) … Coached by Brandon Jolly … Played his junior and senior seasons at LNHS, where he was a two-time team MVP, as well as earning all-conference, all-county and all-area accolades … Led LNHS to the North Carolina state 4A championship as a senior in 2010 … Graduated as the school’s all-time as-sists leader … Also played two seasons of soccer, where he was the team’s captain … Played fresh-man and sophomore years at North Mecklenburg High School … An Honor Roll student … Played AAU for the Charlotte Royals (coached by Edward Addie) and the Lake Norman Wizards (coached by Johnny Moff ett), earning the team’s MVP award and fi nishing eighth at the AAU Nationals.

Personal

Born December 6, 1991 in Long Island, N.Y. … Son of Kevin Canevari and Aggie Canevari … Has three older sisters … One sister (Keri) played soccer at the College of Charleston … Favorite athlete is Brett Favre … Favorite pre-game meal is a ham and cheese sandwich … Was also recruited by UNC-Asheville and Elon University … Undecided major.

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JIBRIBRYAN

6-3 180 FRESHMAN GUARD

SAVANNAH, GA.BENEDICTINE MILITARY SCHOOL

High School

A graduate of Benedictine Military School (2010) ... Coached by Jason Helton ... Three varsity seasons ... Stellar senior season, earning second team all-state, second team all-city and fi rst team all-region, as well as playing in the North-South All-Star Game ... As a senior, team also won regular season regional title and advanced to the Sweet 16 of state tournament for fi rst time since 1977 ... As a junior, was fi rst team all-city ... Soph-omore season saw him earn second team all-region ... Team’s MVP as a sophomore and junior ... Scored over 1,500 points as a prep ... An Honor Roll student sophomore through senior years.

Personal

Born August 24, 1992 in Savannah, Ga. ... Son of Tyrone and Karen Byron ... Has one older brother ... Favorite athletes are Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce, while favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers ... Chose MU because of the academics, coaching staff and great environment ... Was also recruited by Georgia Southern, Jacksonville and Marshall ... An accounting major and manage-ment minor.

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2010-11 NEWCOMERSLANGSTON HALL

6-4 180 FRESHMAN POINT GUARD

ATLANTA, GA.CHAMBLEE H.S.

High School

A graduate of Chamblee (2010) … Coached by Caesar Burgess … Earned three varsity letters … Team was region runner-up … All-DeKalb County First Team ... All-state honorable mention ... All-tournament selection at both the DeKalb County Christmas Classic and the Memphis vs. Atlanta Challenge … No. 165 ranked point guard by ESPN ... Played AAU club basketball for the Atlanta All-Stars, coached by Ben Miller.

Personal

Born November 1, 1991 in Atlanta, Ga. … Son of Frederick and Alda Hall … Has one older brother … Played baseball from the time he was four years old until his junior year of high school … Was also recruited by Jacksonville, Georgia Southern and Colgate … Favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant … Favor-ite food is crab cakes … Has met NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins … List most embarrassing sports moment as getting out on a fast break and – just as he was getting ready to dunk – falling down … An accounting major … Would like to become an accountant.

DANIELCOURSEY

6-10 220 FRESHMAN FORWARD

SAVANNAH, GA.BENEDICTINE MILITARY SCHOOL

High School

A graduate of Benedictine Military School (2010) ... Prep coaches were Tommy Cannon and Jason Helton ... Earned three varsity letters ... As a se-nior, was fi rst team all-region and second team all-city ... As a senior, averaged 6.0 points and 8.0 rebounds per game ... Set a state record for blocks in a single game with 18 ... Team won the regional title and made it to the state’s “Sweet 16” in the playoff s ... Also participated in baseball and cross country at BMS ... Was an Honor Roll student all four years and a member of the National Honor Society ... Played AAU club basketball for the Atlanta All-Stars (coached by Ben Miller), where team earned a top-25 national fi nish.

Personal

Born May 11, 1992 in Savannah, Ga. ... Son of James and Amy Coursey ... Has one sister and one brother, both older and who are twins ... Brother (Stephen) and sister (Anna) also both attend Mercer currently ... Anna is a member of the Bears’ volleyball team ... Other schools who recruited him include Jacksonville, Murray State, Colgate, Harvard, as well as all of the U.S. service acad-emies ... Cites the MU coaching staff and facilities as what attracted him to Mercer ... Favorite athlete is Dwight Howard ... Likes to have pasta for a pre-game meal ... A biology (pre-med) major ... Wants to become a doctor.

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HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO.REGIS JESUIT H.S.

High SchoolA graduate of Regis Jesuit (2010) … Coached by Ken Shaw … Three-stellar varsity seasons for RJHS … Led Regis Jesuit to back-to-back state of Colorado 5A championships … Was Colorado’s 5A “Mr. Basketball” in both 2009 and 2010 by the Denver Post … Also named as the Gatorade State of Colorado “Player of the Year” those same two seasons … A three-time all-state selection (second team in 2008), a three-time fi rst team All-Continental League pick and a three-time Aurora all-city award winner … Joined a fraterni-ty of just four players – Chucky Sproiling, Matt Bouldin and Chauncy Billups are the others – to win back-to-back “Mr. Basketball” honors and Gatorade “Player of the Year” for the state of Colorado … He and Bouldin are the only two players to also garner consecutive state titles to go along with those individual accolades … All-tournament for the state championships as a junior and senior, and 5A tourney “MVP” award in 2009 … Had game-tying shot in the 2009 semi-fi nal game which helped RJHS into its fi rst-ever state title game, a half-court heave as regulation expired – which was featured on ESPN’s SportsCenter – and sent his team into overtime versus ThunderRidge (a game Regis Jesuit would eventually win by 10 points) ... His varsity teams were a combined 72-11 (.867), including a 27-1 record as a senior when he averaged 20.5 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three blocks per game en route to another 5A crown … RJHS was Colorado’s No. 1 ranked team and also rose to No. 7 in USA Today’s West Region poll his senior season.

PersonalBorn April 22, 1992 in Wisconsin … Son of John and Sarah Koslosky … Has one brother and two sisters, all younger … Was also recruited by Buff alo, Evansville, Colorado State and Kent State … Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … Has met Carmello Anthony, Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Deion Sanders … Most embarrass-ing sports moment was missing his fi rst-ever attempt at a slam dunk in a game … A business major.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.LAKE NORMAN H.S.

High School

A graduate of Lake Norman (2010) … Coached by Brandon Jolly … Earned three varsity let-ters … First team All-State ... Led team to state championship … Was team’s MVP, as well as the MVP of the state championship tournament … Was the No. 120 ranked power forward by ESPN ... Averaged 16.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game as a senior ... Played AAU ball for the Charlotte Royals (coached by Edward Addie) and the Lake Norman Wizards (coached by Johnny Moff ett), fi nishing eighth at the AAU Nationals.

Personal

Born May 6, 1992 in Chicago, Ill. … Son of Marty and Joan Larsen … Has one younger brother … Other schools recruiting him included Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Clemson, Wof-ford, UNC-Greensboro and High Point … Enjoys weightlifting in spare time … Favorite athlete is Dwight Howard … Likes to have a sub sandwich for pre-game meals … A criminal justice major.

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INSIDE:-2010-11 OPPONENT INFORMATION-2010-11 A-SUN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Pictured: Senior forward Brandon Moore


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Fri., Nov. 12Macon, Ga.7 p.m.

OGLETHORPEstormy petrels

REGIONALat El Paso, Texas

UT-El PasoSunday, Nov. 14, 2010Noon (MT)/2 p.m. (ET)

SUB-REGIONALat Williamsburg, Va.

College of William & MaryFri.-Sun.,

Nov. 26-28, 2010

vs. Western CarolinaFriday, Nov. 26, 2010

5 p.m.

vs. William & MarySaturday, Nov. 27, 2010

6 p.m.

vs. Gardner-WebbSunday, Nov. 28, 2010

2 p.m.

www.legendsclassic.com

EXHIBITION

Thurs., Nov. 4Macon, Ga.7:30 p.m.

GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITYbobcats

Quick Facts

Location ......................... Milledgeville, Ga.

Founded .............................................1889

Enrollment ........................................6,600

Nickname ...................................... Bobcats

Colors ................. Hunter Green/Navy Blue

Arena ................ Centennial Center (4,071)

Affi liation ..........................NCAA Division II

Conference ................................ Peach Belt

President ...................... Dr. Dorothy Leland

Athletics Director .............. Wendell Staton

Athletics Phone .................(478) 445-6341

Web Site ...............www.gcsubobcats.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) .........Terry Sellers (18th)

GCSU Record ......................298-184 (.618)/17

Overall Record .............. 496-246 (.668)/26

Assistant Coach .................... Mark Gainous

Assistant Coach ..................... Dan Magrino

Basketball Phone ..............(478) 445-4289

Program History

First Season of Basketball ............. 1970-71

All-Time Record ........................... 591-527

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ..... 6 (2010)

Media Relations

MBB Contact ............................. Al Weston

Offi ce Phone ......................(478) 445-1779

E-mail [email protected]

Fax ....................................(478) 445-1790

All-Time Series ..................................... N/A

Terry Sellers

Quick Facts

Location ..................................Atlanta, Ga.

Founded .............................................1835

Enrollment ...........................................900

Nickname ........................... Stormy Petrels

Colors ................................. Black and Gold

Arena .............Dorough Fieldhouse (1,000)

Affi liation .........................NCAA Division III

Conference .... Southern Collegiate Athletic

President ............................ Dr. Larry Schall

Athletics Director ................... Jay Gardiner

Athletics Phone .................(404) 364-8415

Web Site ................... www.gopetrels.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ........Phillip Ponder (8th)

OU Record ................................98-86 (.534)/7

Overall Record ...................................Same

Assistant Coach ........... Andrew Tulowitzky

Assistant Coach ........................... Josh Burr


Program History

First Season of Basketball ...................1929

All-Time Record ........................... 802-683


Media Relations

MBB Contact ........................... Hoyt Young

Offi ce Phone ......................(404) 364-8419

E-mail ................ [email protected]

Fax ....................................(404) 364-8445

All-Time Series ............ Mercer leads 30-13

Phillip Ponder Todd Ward



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Tue., Nov. 23Tallahasse, Fla.7 p.m.

FLORIDA STATEseminoles

Sun., Nov. 14El Paso, TexasNoon (MT)

TEXAS-EL PASOminers

HOMECOMING

Sat., Nov. 20Macon, Ga.3 p.m.

HARVARDcrimson

Quick Facts

Location ...............................El Paso, Texas

Founded .............................................1914

Enrollment ......................................20,000

Nickname ........................................Miners

Colors ...................... Dark Blue and Orange

Arena ............Don Haskins Center (12,000)

Affi liation ...........................NCAA Division I

Conference ........................Conference USA

President ...................... Dr. Diana Natalicio

Athletics Director ........................ Bob Stull

Athletics Phone .................(915) 747-5347

Web Site ............. www.utepathletics.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ............... Tim Floyd (1st)

UTEP Record ............................................. (1st)

Overall Record .............. 328-180 (.646)/16

Assistant Coach ......................Phil Johnson

Assistant Coach ..................... Jason Niblett

Assistant Coach ....................William Small

Director of Operations .....Ken DeWeese, Jr.


Program History


All-Time Record ..............1,237-932 (.570)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ...17 (2010)

NIT Appearances (most recent) .... 9 (2006)

Media Relations

MBB Contact .............................. Jeff Darby

Offi ce Phone ......................(915) 747-6652

E-mail ............................ [email protected]

Fax ....................................(915) 747-5444

All-Time Series ......................First Meeting

Tim Floyd Randy Culpepper

Quick Facts

Location .........................Cambridge, Mass.

Founded .............................................1636

Enrollment ........................................6,613

Nickname ......................................Crimson

Colors ................ Crimson, Black and White

Arena .................Lavietes Pavillion (2,050)


Conference ................................Ivy League

Interim President ........... Dr. Drew D. Faust

Athletics Director ............. Robert L. Scalise

Athletics Phone .................(617) 495-3454

Web Site ................. www.GoCrimson.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) .....Tommy Amaker (4th)

HU Record ................................43-44 (.494)/3

Overall Record .............. 220-182 (.547)/13

Assistant Coach ................ Kenny Blakeney

Assistant Coach ................ Brian DeStefano

Assistant Coach ................. Yanni Hufnagel

Director of Operations .......... Kristen Green


Program History


All-Time Record ..............966-1,240 (.438)


NIT Appearances (most recent) ........... N/A

Media Relations

MBB Contact .....................Tim Williamson

Offi ce Phone ......................(617) 495-4143


Fax ....................................(617) 495-2130

All-Time Series ...............Harvard leads 3-0

Tommy Amaker Oliver McNally

Quick Facts

Location .......................... Tallahassee, Fla.

Founded ............................................ 1851

Enrollment ..................................... 40,255

Nickname ..................................Seminoles

Colors .............................. Garnet and Gold

Arena .... Donald L. Tucker Center (12,100)

Affi liation .......................... NCAA Division I

Conference .......................... Atlantic Coast

President ........................ Dr. Eric J. Barron

Athletics Director ............. Randy Spetman

Athletics Phone ................ (850) 644-1403

Web Site ................. www.Seminoles.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ...Leonard Hamilton (9th)

FSU Record .......................... 153-105 (.593)/8

Overall Record ..............353-315 (.528)/23

Assistant Coach ........................ Stan Jones

Assistant Coach ..................Corey Williams

Assistant Coach ..................... Andy Enfi eld

Director of Operations ..... Jacob Ridenhour

Basketball Phone . ........... (850) 644-1461

Program History

First Season of Basketball .................. 1948

All-Time Record ............. 1,008-745 (.575)


NIT Appearances (most recent) ....6 (2007)

Media Relations

MBB Contact ......................... Chuck Walsh

Offi ce Phone .................... (850) 644-1077


Fax ................................... (850) 644-3820

All-Time Series .....Florida State leads 15-8

Leonard Hamilton Chris Singleton


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2010-11 OPPONENT PREVIEWSFri., Nov. 26Williamsburg, Va.5 p.m.

WESTERN CAROLINAcatamounts

Sat., Nov. 27Williamsburg, Va.6 p.m.

WILLIAM & MARYtribe

Sun., Nov. 28Williamsburg, Va.2 p.m.

GARDNER-WEBBrunnin’ bulldogs

Quick Facts

Location ............................Cullowhee, N.C.

Founded .............................................1889

Enrollment ........................................9,400

Nickname ............................... Catamounts

Colors ............................... Purple and Gold

Arena ... Ramsey Regional Acticity Center (7,826)


Conference .................................. Southern

Chancellor ..................... Dr. John W. Bardo

Athletics Director ..................... Chip Smith

Athletics Phone .................(828) 227-7338

Web Site ....... www.catamountsports.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ............Larry Hunter/5th

WCU Record .............................72-85 (.459)/4

Overall Record .............. 581-309 (.653)/30

Assistant Coach ........................ Andre Gray

Assistant Coach .............Anquell McCollum

Assistant Coach ........................ Eric Wilson

Director of Operations ...Brigham Waginger


Program History


All-Time Record ...........1,099-1,049 (.512)



Media Relations

MBB Contact ....................... Daniel Hooker

Offi ce Phone ......................(828) 227-2339

E-mail ................ [email protected]

Fax ....................................(828) 227-7688

All-Time Series ....................WCU leads 3-2

Larry Hunter Richie Gordon

Quick Facts

Location ........................ Williamsburg, Va.

Founded .............................................1693

Enrollment ........................................7,625

Nickname ...........................................Tribe

Colors ......................Green, Gold and Silver

Arena .................... William and Mary Hall/

Kaplan Arena (8,600)


Conference .......................Colonial Athletic

President ...................W. Taylor Reveley, III

Athletics Director .................. Terry Driscoll

Athletics Phone .................(757) 221-3400

Web Site ............ www.TribeAthletics.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ...........Tony Shaver (8th)

CW&M Record ........................87-124 (.412)/7

Overall Record .............. 445-245 (.645)/24

Assistant Coach ....................... Ben Wilkins

Assistant Coach ............... Jamion Christian

Assistant Coach .............. Jonathan Holmes

Director of Operations ..........Austin Shaver


Program History


All-Time Record ...........1,097-1,250 (.467)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) .............N/A


Media Relations

MBB Contact ...............................Kris Sears

Offi ce Phone ......................(757) 221-3368

E-mail ............................. [email protected]

Fax ....................................(757) 221-2048


Tony Shaver McDowell

Quick Facts

Location .....................Boiling Springs, N.C.

Founded .............................................1905

Enrollment ........................................4,300

Nickname ........................Runnin’ Bulldogs

Colors ............................ Scarlett and Black

Arena ................ Paul Porter Arena (3,500)


Conference ................................. Big South

President ......................... Dr. Frank Bonner

Athletics Director ................... Chuck Burch

Athletics Phone .................(704) 406-4340

Web Site ................. www.gwusports.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ......Chris Holtmann (1st)

G-WU Record ........................................... (1st)

Overall Record .................................... (1st)

Assistant Coach ......................... Mike Netti

Assistant Coach ...................... Jay McAuley

Assistant Coach ....................Takayo Siddle


Program History


All-Time Record .................700-468 (.599)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) .............N/A


Media Relations

MBB Contact .............................Marc Rabb

Offi ce Phone ......................(704) 406-4355

E-mail ............ [email protected]

Fax ....................................(704) 406-3981

All-Time Series ..................G-WU leads 6-4

Chris Holtmann Josh Henley


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Thurs., Dec. 2Nashville, Tenn.7:15 p.m. (CT)

Thurs., Feb. 24Macon, Ga.7:30 p.m.

LIPSCOMBbisons

Sat., Dec. 4Nashville, Tenn.6:30 p.m. (CT)

Sat., Feb. 26Macon, Ga.4:30 p.m.

BELMONTbruins

2010-11 OPPONENT PREVIEWSFri., Dec. 10Macon, Ga.7 p.m.

NAVYmidshipmen

Quick Facts

Location ........................ Nashville, Tenn.

Founded ..........................................1951

Enrollment .....................................5,017

Nickname ..................................... Bruins

Colors ........................ Navy, Red & White

Arena .............Curb Event Center (5,000)

Affi liation ........................NCAA Division I

Conference .......................... Atlantic Sun

President .................. Dr. Robert C. Fisher

Athletics Director ............ Mike Stickland

Athletics Phone ..............(615) 460-6420

Web Site ........www.belmontbruins.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) .......... Rick Byrd (25th)

BU Record ....................... 488-273 (.641)/24

Overall Record ................ 580-328 (.639)/29

Assoc. Head Coach .........Casey Alexander

Assistant Coach .....................Brian Ayers

Assistant Coach ................ Roger Idstrom


Program History

First Season of Basketball ................1952

All-Time Record ..............917-756 (.548)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ....5 (1986)

NIT Appearances (most recent) ... 6 (2009)

Media Relations

MBB Contact ...........................Greg Sage

Offi ce Phone ...................(615) 460-6698

E-mail ............. [email protected]

Fax .................................(615) 460-5584

All-Time Series .........Belmont leads 15-5

Rick Byrd Jordan Campbell

Quick Facts

Location ..............................Nashville, Tenn.

Founded ...............................................1881

Enrollment ..........................................3,418

Nickname .......................................... Bisons

Colors ................................. Purple and Gold

Arena ............................Allen Arena (5,028)

Affi liation .............................NCAA Division I

Conference ............................... Atlantic Sun

President ............... Dr. L. Randolph Lowry III

Athletics Director ..............Philip Hutcheson

Athletics Phone ................... (615) 966-5850

Web Site ........... www.LipscombSports.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) .... Scott Sanderson (12th)

LU Record ....................... 180-152 (.542)/11

Overall Record ................ 264-177 (.599)/14

Assistant Coach ..................... Shaun Senters

Assistant Coach ......................... Jay Walton

Assistant Coach .................... Pete Froedden

Basketball Phone ................ (615) 966-6479

Program History

First Season of Basketball .....................1926

All-Time Record .................1,223-844 (inc. records)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ..........N/A

NIT Appearances (most recent) ...... 1 (2006)

Media Relations

MBB Contact ..........................Trevor Garrett

Offi ce Phone ........................ (615) 966-5990


Fax ...................................... (615) 966-1806

All-Time Series ............ Lipscomb leads 11-4

Scott Sanderson Adnan Hodzic

Quick Facts

Location .............................Annapolis, Md.

Founded .............................................1845

Enrollment ........................................4,400

Nickname ...............................Midshipmen

Colors .......................... Navy Blue and Gold

Arena ..........................Alumni Hall (5,710)


Conference ......................... Patriot League

Superintendent ....Vice Adm. Michael Miller, USN

Athletics Director ................Chet Gladchuk

Athletics Phone .................(410) 293-2700

Web Site ................ www.NavySports.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ............ Billy Lange (7th)

USNA Record/Yrs. ....................81-95 (.460)/6

Overall Record/Yrs. ......... 120-114 (.513)/8

Assoc. Head Coach .........Eugene Burroughs

Assoc. Head Coach ................ Jason Crafton

Assistant Coach ...................... Ron Ginyard

Assistant Coach ................Aaron Goodman

Assistant Coach .......................Greg Paulus


Program History

First Season of Basketball ...................1908

All-Time Record ........................ 1,281-895



Media Relations

MBB Contact .........................Chris Forman

Offi ce Phone ......................(410) 293-8774

E-mail .......................... [email protected]

Fax ....................................(410) 293-8954


Billy Lange O.J. Avworo


2010-11 OPPONENT PREVIEWSFri., Dec. 31Atlanta, Ga.1 p.m.

GEORGIA TECHyellow jackets

Thurs., Dec. 23Macon, Ga7 p.m.

GEORGIAbulldogs

Thurs., Dec. 30Macon, Ga.2 p.m.

UNC CHARLOTTE49ers

Quick Facts

Location ...................................Athens, Ga.

Founded .............................................1785

Enrollment ......................................34,810

Nickname .....................................Bulldogs

Colors ...................................Red and Black

Arena ...........Stegeman Coliseum (10,523)


Conference ........................... Southeastern

President ...................... Dr. Michael Adams

Athletics Director ................ Greg McGarity

Athletics Phone .................(706) 542-9036

Web Site .............. www.georgiadogs.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ...............Mark Fox (2nd)

UGA Record .........................................14-17/1

Overall Record .................. 137-60 (.695)/5

Assistant Coach ............... Kwanza Johnson

Assistant Coach .................. Phillip Pearson

Assistant Coach ................. Stacey Palmore

Director of Operations ...........Kent Davison


Program History


All-Time record ............1,249-1,060 (.541)


NIT Appearances (most recent) ... 11 (2007)

Media Relations

MBB Contact ..................................Tim Hix

Offi ce Phone ......................(706) 542-1621


Fax ....................................(706) 542-9339

All-Time Series ........... Georgia leads 51-23

Mark Fox Trey Thompkins

Quick Facts

Location ............................Charlotte, N.C.

Founded ...........................................1946

Enrollment ................................... 24,701

Nickname ........................................49ers

Colors ............................Green and White

Arena .................... Halton Arena (9,105)

Affi liation .........................NCAA Division I

Conference ............................. Atlantic 10

Chancellor ..................... Dr. Philip Dubois

Athletic Director ....................... Judy Rose

Athletics Phone ...............(704) 687-6245

Web Site ......... www.charlotte49ers.com

Coaching staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ......... Alan Major (1st)

UNCC Record .................................... (1st)

Overall Record .................................. (1st)

Assistant Coach ..................... Ryan Odom

Assistant Coach ...............Desmond Oliver

Assistant Coach ............Orlando Vandross

Director of Operations ............ Rob Perron

Basketball Phone ............(704) 687-4939

Program History

First Season of Basketball ........... 1965-66

All-Time Record ...............724-571 (.559)



Media Relations

MBB Contact ........ Thomas E. Whitestone

Offi ce Phone ....................(704) 687-6310

E-mail ...................... [email protected]

Fax ................................. (704) 687-4918

All-Time Series .................UNCC leads 1-0

Alan Major Shamari Spears

Quick Facts

Location ................................. Atlanta, Ga.

Founded ............................................ 1885

Enrollment ..................................... 19,404

Nickname ........................... Yellow Jackets

Colors ........................ Old Gold and White

Arena ....... Alexander Memorial Coliseum/

Bobby Cremins Court (9,191)

Affi liation .......................... NCAA Division I

Conference .......................... Atlantic Coast

President .............. Dr. G.P. “Bud” Peterson

Athletics Director .............Dan Radakovich

Athletics Phone ................ (404) 894-5400

Web Site ............www.ramblinwreck.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) .........Paul Hewitt (11th)

GT Record ..............................177-144 (.551)/10

Overall Record ..............243-171 (.587)/13

Assistant Coach .................... Peter Zaharis

Assistant Coach ............. Robert McCallum

Assistant Coach ..................Darryl LaBarrie

Director of Operations ............Willie Reese

Basketball Phone ............. (404) 894-5425

Program History

First Season of Basketball .............1905-06

All-Time Record .......... 1,239-1,087 (.533)


NIT Appearances (most recent) ....7 (2003)

Media Relations

MBB Contact .........................Mike Stamus

Offi ce Phone ..................... (404) 894-5446

E-mail ..... [email protected]

Fax ................................... (404) 894-1248

All-Time Series ...................GT leads 27-16

Paul Hewitt Iman Shumpert

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EAST TENNESSEE ST.buccaneers

Mon., Jan. 3Macon, Ga.7:30 p.m.

Mon., Jan. 31Johnson City, Tenn.7 p.m.

USC UPSTATEspartans

Wed., Jan. 5Macon, Ga.7:30 p.m.Sat., Jan. 29Spartanburg, S.C.2 p.m.

CAMPBELLfi ghting camels

Mon., Jan. 10Buies Creek, N.C.7 p.m.Sat., Feb. 5Macon, Ga.4:30 p.m.

Quick Facts

Location ........................Johnson City, Tenn.

Founded .............................................. 1911

Enrollment ....................................... 14,500

Nickname .................................. Buccaneers

Colors ..................... Navy Blue and Old Gold

Arena ................... Memorial Center (6,500)

Affi liation ............................ NCAA Division I

Conference ............................... Atlantic Sun

President ...................... Dr. Paul Stanton, Jr.

Athletics Director ....................Dave Mullins

Athletics Phone .................. (423) 439-4343

Web Site .....................www.ETSUBucs.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) .........Murry Bartow (8th)

ETSU Record .......................138-87 (.613)/7

Overall Record ................ 241-170 (.586)/13

Assistant Coach ...................... Scott Wagers

Assistant Coach ...........................Mike Boyd

Assistant Coach .......................... Will Bailey

Basketball Phone ............... (423) 439-4207

Program History

First Season of Basketball ...............1918-19

All-Time Record ............... 1,167-929 (.557)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ..9 (2010)

NIT Appearances (most recent) ......2 (2007)

Media Relations

MBB Contact ....................... Michael White

Offi ce Phone ...................... (423) 439-4220


Fax ..................................... (423) 439-6138

All-Time Series ....................ETSU leads 9-2

Murry Bartow Tommy Hubbard

Quick Facts

Location ...................... Spartanburg, S.C.

Founded ..........................................1967

Enrollment .....................................5,485

Nickname. .................................Spartans

Colors .........Dark Green, White and Black

Arena ............G. B. Hodge Center (1,535)



Chancellor ..........John C. Stockwell, Ph.D

Athletics Director .....................Mike Hall

Athletics Phone ..............(864) 503-5141

Web Site ......www.upstatespartans.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ....... Eddie Payne (9th)

USCU Record .................. 115-121 (.487)/8

Overall Record ............. 375-354 (.514)/25

Assistant Coach .......................Kyle Perry

Assistant Coach ...................Ryan Walker

Assistant Coach ................... Bill Burrows

Basketball Phone ...........(864) 503-5141

Program History

First Season of Basketball .......... 1967-68

All-Time Record ..............666-531 (.559)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) .... N/A

NIT Appearances (most recent) ........ N/A

Media Relations

MBB Contact ......................... Bill English

Offi ce Phone ...................(864) 503-5129


Fax .................................(864) 503-5127

All-Time Series ............. Mercer leads 3-2

Eddie Payne Mezie Uzochukwu

Quick Facts

Location .......................Buies Creek, N.C.

Founded ......................................... 1887

Enrollment .................................... 5,710

Nickname ......................Fighting Camels

Color .......................... Orange and Black

Arena ............ Pope Convocation Center/

Gore Arena (3,095)

Affi liation ....................... NCAA Division I

Conference ..........................Atlantic Sun

President .................Dr. Jerry M. Wallace

Athletics Director ......... Stan Williamson

Athletics Phone ............. (910) 893-1327

Web Site ...............www.GoCamels.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ......Robbie Laing (8th)

CU Record ......................72-131 (.355)/7

Overall Record ............................... Same

Assoc. Head Coach .............Charles Baker

Assistant Coach ..................... Brian Burg

Assistant Coach ................... Ryan Ridder

Basketball Phone .......... (910) 893-1335

Program History

First Season of Basketball ..........1961-62

All-Time Record ............. 635-727 (.466)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ... 1 (1992)

NIT Appearances (most recent) ..........N/A

Media Relations

MBB Contact ........................... Stan Cole

Offi ce Phone .................. (910) 893-1331

E-mail ..................... [email protected]

Fax ................................ (910) 893-1330

All-Time Series .........Mercer leads 14-12

Robbie Laing Junard Hartley

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2010-11 OPPONENT PREVIEWSThurs., Jan. 20Macon, Ga.7 p.m.

Sun., Feb. 20Jacksonville, Fla.TBA

JACKSONVILLEdolphins

STETSONhatters

Fri., Jan. 14DeLand, Fla.7:00 p.m.

Thurs., Feb. 10Macon, Ga.7:30 p.m.

Sun., Jan. 16Fort Myers, Fla.2:05 p.m.Sat., Feb. 12Macon, Ga.4:30 p.m.

FLORIDA GULF COASTeagles

Quick Facts

Location ..............................DeLand, Fla.

Founded ......................................... 1883

Enrollment .................................... 2,390

Nickname ................................... Hatters

Colors ...............Hunter Green and White

Arena ...............Edmunds Center (4,000)

Affi liation ....................... NCAA Division I

Conference ..........................Atlantic Sun

President ................. Dr. Wendy B. Libby

Athletics Director .................... Jeff Altier

Athletics Phone ............. (386) 822-8100

Web Site ............... www.gohatters.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ...Derek Waugh (11th)

SU Record .......................112-169 (.399)/10

Overall Record ............................... Same

Assistant Coach ..................Wylie Tucker

Assistant Coach ......Sebastian Singletary

Assistant Coach ....................Chris Capko

Basketball Phone .......... (386) 822-8120

Program History

First Season of Basketball ..........1900-01

All-Time Record ............. 1,163-992 (.540)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ....N/A

NIT Appearances (most recent) ........N/A

Media Relations

MBB Contact .....................Dean Watson

Offi ce Phone .................. (386) 822-8130


Fax ................................ (386) 822-7486

All-Time Series ........Stetson leads 68-49

Derek Waugh Graham Ridge

Quick Facts

Location ............................. Fort Myers, Fla.

Founded ..............................................1997

Enrollment .......................................12,000

Nickname ......................................... Eagles

Colors ............... Kelly Green and Royal Blue

Arena ........................... Alico Arena (4,500)

Affi liation ............................NCAA Division I

Conference .............................. Atlantic Sun

President ....................Dr. Wilson Bradshaw

Athletics Director ................. Ken Kavanagh

Athletics Phone ................. (239) 590-7012

Web Site ............. www.FGCUathletics.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ..............Dave Balza (9th)

FGCU Record .................... 143-101 (.628)/8

Overall Record ............... 178-149 (.544)/11

Assistant Coach ......................Tae Norwood

Assistant Coach .......................... Leo Miller

Assistant Coach .......................Juan Cedeno

Basketball Phone ...............(239) 590-7039

Program History

First Season of Basketball .............. 2001-02

All-Time Record ..................143-101 (.628)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ................N/A

NIT appearances (most recent) .............N/A

Media Relations

MBB Contact ....................... Patrick Pierson

Offi ce Phone .......................(239) 590-7061

E-mail .......................... [email protected]

Fax .....................................(239) 590-7014

All-Time Series ................. Mercer leads 5-1

Dave Balza Anthony Banks

Quick Facts

Location ........................... Jacksonville, Fla.

Founded ..............................................1934

Enrollment .........................................3,436

Nickname ......................................Dolphins

Colors ................................. Green and Gold

Arena ............ Veterans Memorial Arena (5,181)

Affi liation ............................NCAA Division I

Conference .............................. Atlantic Sun

President .................... Dr. Kerry Romesburg

Athletics Director ................ Alan Verlander

Athletics Phone ..................(904) 256-7400

Web Site ................. www.JUDolphins.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ............ Cliff Warren (5th)

JU Record ............................ 52-67 (.437)/4

Overall Record ....................................Same

Assistant Coach ....................... Darryl Bruce

Assistant Coach ..................... Winston Neal

Assistant Coach ...................... Trevor Quinn

Basketball Phone ...............(904) 256-7415

Program History

First Season of Basketball .............. 1948-49

All-Time Record ..................898-768 (.533)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) . 5 (1986)

NIT Appearances (most recent) ..... 7 (2010)

Media Relations

MBB Contact ...............................Joel Lamp

Offi ce Phone .......................(904) 256-7409

E-mail .................................. [email protected]

Fax .................................... .(904) 256-7424

All-Time Series ........Jacksonville leads 29-2

Cliff Warren Ayron Hardy

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NORTH FLORIDAospreys

Sat., Jan. 22Macon, Ga.4:30 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 18Jacksonville, Fla.7 p.m.

KENNESAW ST.owls

Tue., Jan. 25Kennesaw, Ga.7:30 p.m.Tue., Feb. 15Macon, Ga.7 p.m.

Quick Facts

Location ....................... Jacksonville, Fla.

Founded ..........................................1969

Enrollment ...................................16,621

Nickname ................................... Ospreys

Colors .......................Navy Blue and Gray

Arena ........................ UNF Arena (5,800)



President ........................... John Delaney

Athletics Director .................... Lee Moon

Athletics Phone ..............(904) 620-2833

Web Site ............ www.UNFOspreys.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ... Matthew Driscoll (2nd)

UNF Record ..................... 13-18 (.419)/1

Overall Record ................. 39-95 (.291)/5

Assistant Coach ................Bobby Kennen

Assistant Coach ....................Bruce Evans

Assistant Coach ................ Jeremy Shyatt

Director of Operations .........Byron Taylor


Program History


All-Time Record ..............185-321 (.366)

NCAA Appearances (most recent) .... N/A


Media Relations

MBB Contact ..................... Brian Morgan

Offi ce Phone ...................(904) 620-4027


Fax .................................(904) 620-3943

All-Time Series ............. Mercer leads 9-1

Matthew Driscoll Brad Haugabrook

Quick Facts

Location .......................... Kennesaw, Ga.

Founded ..........................................1963

Enrollment ...................................22,389

Nickname ........................................Owls

Colors ............. Black and Kennesaw Gold

Arena ... KSU Convocation Center (4,500)



President ............................ Dr. Dan Papp

Interim Ath. Director ........Scott Whitlock

Athletics Phone ..............(770) 423-6284

Web Site .................. www.ksuowls.com

Coaching Staff

Head Coach (Yrs.) ........ Tony Ingle (11th)

KSU Record/Yrs. ........ 170-142 (.545)/10

Overall Record/Yrs. .... 240-192 (.556)/14

Assistant Coach .....................Dave Houle

Assistant Coach ........... Montez Robinson

Assistant Coach ........................ Che Roth

Director of Operations ............ Ron Smith

Basketball Phone ...........(770) 449-3645

Program History


All-Time Record ........................ 384-343

NCAA Appearances (most recent) ........... N/A


Media Relations

MBB Contact ........................Scott Lipsky

Offi ce Phone ...................(678) 797-2192


Fax .................................(770) 423-6665

All-Time Series .................Series tied 5-5

Tony Ingle Markeith Cummings

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Mercer University’s spires are a distinctive and beautiful part of the campus - as well

as Macon - skyline.


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2011 A-SUN CHAMPIONSHIPSQuarterfi nals:

Wed., March 2

& Thurs., March 3

Semifi nals

Fri., March 4

Finals:

Sat., March 5

MARCH 2-5, 2011 * MACON, GA. * UNIVERSITY CENTER

Hosted by Mercer University

Web Resources for the

2011 A-Sun Basketball Championships:

Mercer University:

www.mercer.edu

Mercer Athletics:

www.MercerBears.com

Ticket Information:

www.mercerbears.com/tickets

Mercer Athletics Visitors Guide:

www.MercerBears.com/visitors_2011.pdf

A-Sun Championships Page:

www.atlanticsun.org/mbasketball/championship

Macon Convention & Visitor’s Bureau:

www.maconga.org

City of Macon:

www.cityofmacon.net

The 27th edition of the A-Sun Basketball Championships will take place on March 2-5, 2011 at the beautiful University Center on the campus of Mercer University. Make your plans now to come to Macon, Ga. to be a part of the culmination of the season for both the women’s and men’s teams in the A-Sun...with the right to represent the Conference in their respective NCAA tourna-ments on the line! For more information, call (478) 301-2994.


2010 MEN’S NEWCOMERS

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2009-10 IN REVIEW

INSIDE:-SEASON WRAP-UP-POST-SEASON HONORS-RESULTS-STATISTICS-HIGHS & LOWS-GAME-BY-GAME REVIEWS-A-SUN STATISTICS Pictured: Senior guard

Jeff Smith


THE YEAR IN REVIEW

The 2009-10 season for Mercer University men’s basketball was one with all the peaks and valleys – as well as stomach-in-your-throat thrills – of an amusement park roller coaster. And when the dust had settled, the Bears were left with quite a season to remember!

MU opened matters with a second place fi nish at the World Vision Invitational (losing in the fi nale to host Providence College). A non-conference thrashing of Fisk (setting a University Center record with 110 points) gave the team a 3-1 start.

But just as quickly, the Bears would drop seven of their next eight games to close out the 2009 calendar year. Three of those setbacks were to NCAA playoff teams Florida State, Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech. The other losses were to Ala-bama and Charlotte, as well as to Atlantic Sun Conference regular season co-champions Belmont and Lipscomb.

The advent of 2010 also seemed to bring about a new spark for the Mercer squad, which would win its fi rst fi ve games of the new year. Among those wins was a buzzer-beater at eventual NIT participant Jacksonville and the school’s fi rst-ever win at home over eventual A-Sun tourna-ment champ East Tennessee State (the Bears would repeat the feat in Johnson City, as well).

Another three-game slide was halted by another Bears’ hot streak where the team won fi ve of its next seven bouts. But the high was short-lived as the Bears closed out the regular season with three-successive losses to A-Sun frontrunners Jacksonville at home, as well as at Belmont and Lipscomb on the Nashville return trip.

That gave MU the six-seed for the A-Sun championships – being played in Macon – and a rematch with Belmont in the fi rst round. Mercer avenged the pair of regular season “L’s” with an 87-81 win over the Bruins. Mercer then fol-lowed that up by sending Jacksonville home in the semi-fi nals, 66-63, and making a date versus defending champ East Tennessee State in the fi nals.

A packed house at the UC saw the Bears and Bucs battle. But, in the end, it was ETSU getting the 72-66 victory and the A-Sun’s automatic berth in the NCAA championships.

When the 2009-10 season is dissected, it will be the fever-pitch excitement and fan support created by the Bears which is remembered. Along with the fantastic fi nish, MU faithful also enjoyed such nuances as James Florence becoming the school’s all-time leading scorer, Daniel Em-erson being named as the state of Georgia college “Player of the Year” by the Atlanta Tip-Off Club and E.J. Kusnyer pouring in the second-most three-point baskets (107) made in the entire nation!

Yes, the year may have ended too soon for players, coaches and fans…but it was one that will not soon be forgotten by any.

Bears gave fans their money’s worth

in 2009-10

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E.J. Kusnyer ranked No. 2 in the nation in total three-point baskets made with 107


2009-10 POSTSEASON HONORS & AWARDS*State of Georgia College “Player of the Year”

(voted by Atlanta Tip-Off Club):

Daniel Emerson

*National Basketball Coaches Association

All-District 3:

James Florence (1st team)Daniel Emerson (2nd team)

*NABC Honors Court

Brendan WalkerBeJay Corley

*All-Atlantic Sun Conference:

Daniel Emerson (1st team)James Florence (2nd team)

*A-Sun “Player of the Week”:

Daniel Emerson (Jan. 11)James Florence (Nov. 16)

*A-Sun All-Academic Team:

BeJay CorleyJames Florence

Jake GollonE.J. KusnyerBrian Mills

R.J. Miskimon David O’Shaughnessey

Ted PriceChris Smith

Brendan Walker

*Atlantic Sun Conference All-Tournament:

Daniel Emerson

*World Vision Invitational All-Tournament:

James FlorenceJeff Smith

*Mercer University Male “Athlete of the Year”:

James Florence

Henry H. “Trot” Ware Jr. Award

(MU Basketball Highest GPA):

Brendan Walker

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2009-10 RESULTS

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DATE OPPONENT W/L SCORE ATT. HIGH POINTS HIGH REBOUNDS

11/13/09 ^ vs Bucknell W 89-80 2300 (33) FLORENCE, James (13) EMERSON, Daniel 11/14/09 ^ vs Bryant W 80-56 2500 (22) KUSNYER, E.J. (8) EMERSON, Daniel 11/15/09 ^ at Providence L 77-79 4877 (23) FLORENCE, James (16) EMERSON, Daniel 11/18/09 FISK W 110-45 1731 (14) KUSNYER, E.J. (16) EMERSON, Daniel

(14) EMERSON, Daniel

11/21/09 FLORIDA STATE L 50-89 3200 (14) FLORENCE, James (12) EMERSON, Daniel

11/27/09 at Georgia Tech L 74-85 7644 (40) FLORENCE, James (12) EMERSON, Daniel 12/3/09 * LIPSCOMB L 89-98 2200 (32) FLORENCE, James (9) SMITH, Jeff

12/5/09 * BELMONT L (ot) 90-94 2314 (25) FLORENCE, James (14) EMERSON, Daniel

12/10/09 PIEDMONT W 87-62 1050 (26) KUSNYER, E.J. (11) MILLS, Brian

12/21/09 at Vanderbilt L 59-99 12347 (14) MOORE, Brandon (10) EMERSON, Daniel 12/23/09 at Alabama L 71-90 9705 (24) FLORENCE, James (8) EMERSON, Daniel 12/29/09 at Charlotte L 80-91 5460 (22) FLORENCE, James (13) EMERSON, Daniel 1/2/10 * at Jacksonville W 75-74 2014 (21) SMITH, Jeff (14) EMERSON, Daniel 1/4/10 * at North Florida W 84-79 1418 (29) EMERSON, Daniel (15) EMERSON, Daniel 1/7/10 * CAMPBELL W 82-73 1910 (19) EMERSON, Daniel (9) MILLS, Brian

1/9/10 * EAST TENNESSEE W 83-78 2377 (22) FLORENCE, James (12) EMERSON, Daniel

1/14/10 * at USC Upstate W 60-57 1535 (17) EMERSON, Daniel (12) EMERSON, Daniel 1/22/10 * at Stetson L 69-76 2356 (25) FLORENCE, James (9) EMERSON, Daniel 1/24/10 * at Florida Gulf Coast L 70-71 659 (19) EMERSON, Daniel (14) EMERSON, Daniel 1/27/10 * KENNESAW STATE L 69-71 2856 (18) EMERSON, Daniel (16) EMERSON, Daniel

1/30/10 * STETSON W 91-57 2487 (25) SMITH, Jeff (14) MILLS, Brian

2/1/10 * FLORIDA GULF COAST W 78-72 1533 (22) KUSNYER, E.J. (15) EMERSON, Daniel

2/04/10 * at Kennesaw State L 63-66 2378 (19) FLORENCE, James (14) EMERSON, Daniel 2/08/10 * USC UPSTATE W 83-69 1113 (22) SMITH, Jeff (15) EMERSON, Daniel

2/12/10 * at Campbell L 63-69 1452 (21) FLORENCE, James (6) EMERSON, Daniel 2/14/10 * at East Tennessee W 82-77 3151 (21) KUSNYER, E.J. (11) EMERSON, Daniel 2/18/10 * NORTH FLORIDA W 77-67 1857 (20) EMERSON, Daniel (18) EMERSON, Daniel

2/20/10 * JACKSONVILLE L 64-76 2643 (22) EMERSON, Daniel (10) EMERSON, Daniel

2/25/10 * at Belmont L 73-77 1110 (15) MILLS, Brian (12) EMERSON, Daniel 2/27/10 * at Lipscomb L 73-85 2234 (17) SMITH, Jeff (14) MOORE, Brandon 3/4/10 + BELMONT W 87-81 2287 (24) FLORENCE, James (9) EMERSON, Daniel

3/5/10 + JACKSONVILLE W 66-63 3007 (21) EMERSON, Daniel (15) EMERSON, Daniel

3/6/10 + EAST TENNESSEE L 66-72 3200 (16) KUSNYER, E.J. (13) EMERSON, Daniel

Home games in BOLD CAPS

^ = World Vision Invitational (@ Providence)* = Atlantic Sun Conference game+= A-Sun Tournament game (@ Mercer)

ATTENDANCE SUMMARY GAMES TOTALS AVG/GAME

HOME 16 30,471 2,235

AWAY 15 58,340 3,889

NEUTRAL 2 4,800 2,400

TOTAL 33 98,905 2,997


2009-10 STATISTICS

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RECORD: OVERALL HOME AWAY NEUTRAL

ALL GAMES 16-17 10-6 4-11 2-0

CONFERENCE 10-10 6-4 4-6 0-0

NON-CONFERENCE 6-7 4-2 0-5 2-0 (returning players in BOLD TYPE)

ALL GAMES TOTAL 3-PTS REBOUNDS

Player GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg

FLORENCE 31 31 1027 33.1 173 427 .405 57 181 .315 147 197 .746 19 78 97 3.1 90 1 142 116 12 54 550 17.7EMERSON 32 32 1090 34.1 162 298 .544 14 33 .424 155 210 .738 127 258 385 12.0 64 1 45 89 5 25 493 15.4SMITH, J. 33 31 1099 33.3 126 300 .420 50 134 .373 81 121 .669 15 69 84 2.5 79 1 120 105 2 25 383 11.6

KUSNYER 33 33 916 27.8 117 308 .380 107 274 .391 28 37 .757 22 66 88 2.7 90 0 13 26 3 21 369 11.2MOORE 33 1 658 19.9 95 171 .556 9 18 .500 60 107 .561 57 82 139 4.2 79 2 30 48 19 22 259 7.8

MILLS 33 32 797 24.2 98 167 .587 12 41 .293 50 67 .746 57 119 176 5.3 104 5 35 59 40 18 258 7.8

JENKINS 5 0 42 8.4 6 19 .316 0 0 .000 5 7 .714 6 7 13 2.6 4 0 0 2 0 0 17 3.4HALL, M. 33 0 381 11.5 19 54 .352 15 43 .349 18 22 .818 13 15 28 0.8 44 1 21 14 0 12 71 2.2

PULKAUNINKAS 27 0 200 7.4 15 45 .333 8 34 .235 8 12 .667 9 15 24 0.9 13 0 7 8 0 5 46 1.7GOLLON 9 0 39 4.3 5 11 .455 0 2 .000 0 0 .000 3 7 10 1.1 5 0 1 1 2 1 10 1.1

JACKSON 5 0 22 4.4 2 5 .400 0 2 .000 1 2 .500 1 2 3 0.6 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 1.0

SMITH, C. 21 2 54 2.6 8 21 .381 1 4 .250 3 7 .429 6 11 17 0.8 7 0 2 1 2 4 20 1.0

SWANN 23 0 72 3.1 4 9 .444 0 0 .000 7 10 .700 0 11 11 0.5 11 0 8 5 0 5 15 0.7O’SHAUGHNESSEY 17 0 68 4.0 3 21 .143 1 17 .059 0 0 .000 1 4 5 0.3 11 0 8 3 0 3 7 0.4

WALKER 29 3 160 5.5 3 10 .300 0 2 .000 5 9 .556 6 5 11 0.4 13 0 14 5 0 4 11 0.4TEAM 60 76 136 4.1 2 6 0 Total 33 836 1866 .448 274 785 .349 568 808 .703 402 825 1227 37.2 617 11 446 488 85 199 2514 76.2Opponents 33 887 2004 .443 211 642 .329 493 710 .694 405 744 1149 34.8 677 - 439 413 116 238 2478 75.1

SCORE BY PERIODS: 1st 2nd OT Total

Mercer 1133 1369 12 2514 Opponents 1140 1322 16 2478

A-SUN CONFERENCE GAMES ONLY TOTAL 3-PTS REBOUNDS

Player GP GS Min Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG FGA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg PF FO A TO Blk Stl Pts Avg

EMERSON 19 19 677 35.6 106 175 .606 7 18 .389 108 138 .783 75 155 230 12.1 44 1 29 56 3 16 327 17.2FLORENCE 18 18 613 34.1 94 238 .395 31 101 .307 83 112 .741 6 54 60 3.3 50 1 91 67 9 30 302 16.8SMITH, J. 20 19 692 34.6 82 188 .436 34 87 .391 53 79 .671 6 48 54 2.7 51 1 84 79 1 18 251 12.6

KUSNYER 20 20 588 29.4 70 179 .391 66 164 .402 15 20 .750 8 43 51 2.6 54 0 8 15 1 13 221 11.1MILLS 20 19 504 25.2 64 107 .598 6 22 .273 37 48 .771 28 73 101 5.1 64 2 22 33 30 13 171 8.6

MOORE 20 1 405 20.3 62 110 .564 7 12 .583 36 67 .537 36 57 93 4.7 51 2 22 37 12 12 167 8.4

HALL, M. 20 0 234 11.7 11 31 .355 9 26 .346 11 14 .786 8 11 19 1.0 29 1 11 10 0 8 42 2.1

GOLLON 2 0 12 6.0 2 4 .500 0 1 .000 0 0 .000 1 2 3 1.5 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 2.0

PULKAUNINKAS 16 0 92 5.8 4 17 .235 3 13 .231 2 2 1.000 5 6 11 0.7 6 0 3 5 0 2 13 0.8SMITH, C. 13 1 28 2.2 3 9 .333 0 2 .000 0 2 .000 3 1 4 0.3 7 0 0 1 0 3 6 0.5

WALKER 20 3 128 6.4 3 5 .600 0 2 .000 2 5 .400 5 3 8 0.4 12 0 10 3 0 2 8 0.4SWANN 15 0 26 1.7 0 2 .000 0 0 .000 4 6 .667 0 5 5 0.3 6 0 2 3 0 2 4 0.3O’SHAUGHNESSEY 10 0 26 2.6 1 8 .125 0 6 .000 0 0 .000 1 2 3 0.3 8 0 5 1 0 1 2 0.2

JACKSON 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

TEAM 32 50 82 4.1 1 5 0 Total 20 502 1073 .468 163 454 .359 351 493 .712 214 510 724 36.2 383 8 288 315 56 121 1518 75.9Opponents 20 522 1203 .434 126 390 .323 316 445 .710 249 422 671 33.5 409 - 258 246 58 155 1486 74.3

SCORE BY PERIODS: 1st 2nd OT Total

Mercer 672 834 12 1518 Opponents 667 803 16 1486


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2009-10 OPPONENT HIGHS & LOWS TEAM HIGHS TEAM LOWS INDIVIDUAL HIGHS

POINTS 45 FISK (11/18/09)56 vs Bryant (11/14/09)FIELD GOALS MADE 19 FISK (11/18/09)20 STETSON (1/30/10)20 JACKSONVILLE (2/20/10)FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 43 JACKSONVILLE (2/20/10)52 at Belmont (2/25/10)FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE .297 (19-64) FISK (11/18/09).304 (21-69) at USC Upstate (1/14/10)3 PT FIELD GOALS MADE 2 at ETSU (2/14/10)3 PT FG ATTEMPTS 9 at Campbell (02/12/10)10 at ETSU (2/14/10)10 ETSU (3/6/10)3 PT FG PERCENTAGE .150 (3-20) at Kennesaw State (2/4/10).188 (3-16) FLORIDA GULF COAST (2/1/10)FREE THROWS MADE 4 FISK (11/18/09)5 vs Bryant (11/14/09)FREE THROW ATTEMPTS 4 FISK (11/18/09)7 vs Bryant (11/14/09)FREE THROW PERCENTAGE .480 (12-25) at Providence College (11/15/09)REBOUNDS 19 at Belmont (2/25/10)23 NORTH FLORIDA (2/18/10)ASSISTS3 at Kennesaw State (2/4/10)STEALS 2 vs Bucknell (11/13/09)3 PIEDMONT (12/10/09)3 vs Jacksonville (3/5/10)BLOCKED SHOTS 0 vs Bucknell (11/13/09)TURNOVERS 3 at Providence College (11/15/09)FOULS 12 PIEDMONT (12/10/09)12 KENNESAW STATE (1/27/10)

POINTS 99 at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)98 LIPSCOMB (12/3/09)94 BELMONT (12/5/09)91 at Charlotte (12/29/09)90 at Alabama (12/23/09)FIELD GOALS MADE 35 at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)34 at Alabama (12/23/09)FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 79 at Providence College (11/15/09)74 ETSU (1/9/10)FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE .603 (35-58) at Vanderbilt (12/21/09).593 (32-54) FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)3 PT FIELD GOALS MADE 12 at Stetson (1/22/10)12 at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)12 LIPSCOMB (12/3/09)3 PT FG ATTEMPTS 32 at Providence College (11/15/09)29 vs Belmont (3/4/10)29 LIPSCOMB (12/3/09)3 PT FG PERCENTAGE .611 (11-18) vs Bucknell (11/13/09).571 (12-21) at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)FREE THROWS MADE 32 JACKSONVILLE (2/20/10)24 at Lipscomb (2/27/10)FREE THROW ATTEMPTS 44 JACKSONVILLE (2/20/10)37 at Lipscomb (2/27/10)FREE THROW PERCENTAGE 1.000 (4-4) FISK (11/18/09)REBOUNDS 55 at Providence College (11/15/09)47 at Charlotte (12/29/09)ASSISTS 22 at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)21 at Alabama (12/23/09)STEALS 13 at Campbell (2/12/10)12 at Lipscomb (2/27/10)BLOCKED SHOTS 13 FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)TURNOVERS 21 LIPSCOMB (12/3/09)18 FISK (11/18/09)FOULS 30 FLORIDA GULF COAST (2/1/10)29 at ETSU (2/14/10)

Points 37 HODZIC, Adnan at Lipscomb (2/27/10)31 BURGASON, Jordan vs Lipscomb (12/3/09)Field Goals Made 15 HODZIC, Adnan at Lipscomb (2/27/10)Field Goal Att. 22 COOLEY, Sheldon vs ETSU (1/9/10)21 HODZIC, Adnan at Lipscomb (2/27/10)FG Pct (min 5 made) .909 (10-11) HODZIC, Adnan vs Lipscomb (12/3/09).875 (7-8) Lawal, Gani at Georgia Tech (11/27/09)3-Point FG Made 8 BURGASON, Jordan vs Lipscomb (12/3/09)6 JOHNSON, Bryson vs Bucknell (11/13/09)3-Point FG Att. 12 BURGASON, Jordan vs Lipscomb (12/3/09)3-Pt FG Pct (min 2 made) 1.000 (3-3) COHEN, Bryan vs Bucknell (11/13/09)1.000 (2-2) EDWARDS,Chris vs Jacksonville (2/20/10)1.000 (2-2) TINSLEY, Brad at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)Free Throws Made 14 SMITH,Ben vs Jacksonville (2/20/10)Free Throw Att. 17 SMITH,Ben vs Jacksonville (2/20/10)FT Pct (min 3 made)1.000 (21 times) 1.000 (6-6) RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan at Campbell (2/12/10)1.000 (6-6) JOHNSON, Kerron vs Belmont (12/5/09)Rebounds 22 PETERSON, Jamine at Providence College (11/15/09)17 HODZIC, Adnan at Lipscomb (2/27/10)Assists 7 SLATER, Josh at Lipscomb (2/27/10)7 HAUGABROOK, Brad vs North Florida (2/18/10)7 Torrance, Mikhail at Alabama (12/23/09)7 HANLEN, Drew vs Belmont (12/5/09)7 Shumpert, Iman at Georgia Tech (11/27/09)7 SINGLETON, Chris vs Florida State (11/21/09)Steals 6 SMITH,Ben at Jacksonville (1/2/10)Blocked Shots 5 SAUEY, Matt at North Florida (1/4/09)5 ALABI, Solomon vs Florida State (11/21/09)Turnovers 6 COHEN, Bryan vs Bucknell (11/13/09)Fouls 5 (12 times)


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2009-10 MERCER HIGHS & LOWSPoints 40 FLORENCE, James at Georgia Tech (11/27/09)33 FLORENCE, James vs Bucknell (11/13/09)32 FLORENCE, James vs Lipscomb (12/3/09)Field Goals Made14 FLORENCE, James at Georgia Tech (11/27/09)Field Goal Att. 24 FLORENCE, James vs Lipscomb (12/3/09)23 FLORENCE, James vs Belmont (12/5/09)FG Pct (min 5 made) .889 (8-9) EMERSON, Daniel at Jacksonville (1/2/10)3-Point FG Made 8 KUSNYER, E.J. vs Piedmont (12/10/09)3-Point FG Att. 15 KUSNYER, E.J. vs ETSU (1/9/10)3-Pt FG Pct (min 2 made) 1.000 (2-2) EMERSON, Daniel vs Belmont (3/4/10)1.000 (2-2) HALL, Mark vs North Florida (2/18/10)1.000 (2-2) MOORE, Brandon vs No. Florida (2/18/10)1.000 (2-2) EMERSON, Daniel at Alabama (12/23/09)1.000 (2-2) EMERSON, Daniel vs Lipscomb (12/3/09)Free Throws Made 15 EMERSON, Daniel at North Florida (1/4/09)Free Throw Att. 17 EMERSON, Daniel at North Florida (1/4/09)FT Pct (min 3 made) 1.000 (21 times) (10-10) FLORENCE, James at ETSU (2/14/10)Rebounds 18 EMERSON, Daniel vs North Florida (2/18/10)Assists 9 FLORENCE, James at Florida Gulf Coast (1/24/10)9 FLORENCE, James vs ETSU (1/9/10)9 FLORENCE, James vs Lipscomb (12/3/09)Steals 5 FLORENCE, James vs USC Upstate (2/8/10)4 MOORE, Brandon at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)Blocks 5 MILLS, Brian vs ETSU (1/9/10)3 MILLS, Brian vs Jacksonville (3/5/10)3 MOORE, Brandon at Belmont (2/25/10)3 MILLS, Brian at USC Upstate (1/14/10)3 MILLS, Brian vs Campbell (1/7/10)Turnovers 10 SMITH, Jeff at Belmont (2/25/10)Fouls 5 (11 times)

POINTS 110 FISK (11/18/09)91 STETSON (1/30/10)90 BELMONT (12/5/09)FIELD GOALS MADE 42 FISK (11/18/09)35 BELMONT (12/5/09)FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 78 BELMONT (12/5/09)76 FISK (11/18/09)FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE .596 (34-57) STETSON (1/30/10).568 (25-44) NORTH FLORIDA (2/18/10)3 PT FIELD GOALS MADE 14 STETSON (1/30/10)12 ETSU (1/9/10)3 PT FG ATTEMPTS 32 FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)31 LIPSCOMB (12/3/09)3 PT FG PERCENTAGE .583 (14-24) STETSON (1/30/10).538 (7-13) NORTH FLORIDA (2/18/10)FREE THROWS MADE 33 at ETSU (2/14/10)32 at North Florida (1/4/09)FREE THROW ATTEMPTS 40 at ETSU (2/14/10)37 at North Florida (1/4/09)FREE THROW PERCENTAGE .933 (14-15) at USC Upstate (1/14/10).929 (13-14) at Belmont (2/25/10)REBOUNDS 58 FISK (11/18/09)48 FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)48 at Providence (11/15/09)ASSISTS 24 STETSON (1/30/10)24 FISK (11/18/09)STEALS 14 FISK (11/18/09)11 LIPSCOMB (12/3/09)BLOCKED SHOTS 6 vs Jacksonville (3/5/10)6 at USC Upstate (1/14/10)6 ETSU (1/9/10)TURNOVERS 20 at Campbell (2/12/10)20 at Georgia Tech (11/27/09)20 FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)FOULS 30 JACKSONVILLE (2/20/10)

TEAM HIGHS INDIVIDUAL HIGHSTEAM LOWSPOINTS 50 FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)59 at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)FIELD GOALS MADE 14 FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)17 at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)FIELD GOAL ATTEMPTS 39 at Campbell (2/12/10)42 CAMPBELL (1/7/10)FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE .197 (14-71) FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)3 PT FIELD GOALS MADE 4 at USC Upstate (1/14/10)3 PT FG ATTEMPTS 13 NORTH FLORIDA (2/18/10)3 PT FG PERCENTAGE .185 (5-27) at Stetson (1/22/10)FREE THROWS MADE 7 at Lipscomb (2/27/10)8 PIEDMONT (12/10/09)FREE THROW ATTEMPTS 12 PIEDMONT (12/10/09)14 KENNESAW STATE (1/27/10)14 at Belmont (2/25/10)FREE THROW PERCENTAGE .368 (7-19) at Lipscomb (2/27/10)REBOUNDS 20 at Campbell (2/12/10)24 JACKSONVILLE (2/20/10)ASSISTS 6 at Kennesaw State (2/4/10)7 FLORIDA STATE (11/21/09)STEALS 1 at Providence College (11/15/09)BLOCKED SHOTS 0 vs Belmont (3/4/10)TURNOVERS 7 vs Belmont (3/4/10)8 FISK (11/18/09)FOULS5 FISK (11/18/09)10 KENNESAW STATE (1/27/10)

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2009-10 AT-A-GLANCE 10-10, vs. Atlantic Sun (reg. season)6-4, vs. Atlantic Sun at home4-6 vs. Atlantic Sun away

6-7, In afternoon games 10-10, In night games

9-5, When scoring fi rst7-12, When opponent scores fi rst

11-3, When Leading at halftime4-13, When Trailing at halftime1-1, When tied at halftime

12-0, Leading with 5:00 left1-17, Trailing with 5:00 left3-0, Tied with 5:00 left

3-4, In games decided by 3 points or less8-6, In game decided by 4-10 points0-1, In overtime games

0-0, When scoring 40-49 points0-2, When scoring 50-59 points2-6, When scoring 60-69 points3-6, When scoring 70-79 points9-2, When scoring 80-89 points1-1, When scoring 90+ points1-0, when scoring 100+ points

1-0, When allowing 40-49 points2-0, When allowing 50-59 points4-2, When allowing 60-69 points6-7, When allowing 70-79 points2-3, When allowing 80-89 points1-5, When allowing 90+ points0-0, When allowing 100+ points

0-1, When shooting less than 30%0-5, When shooting 30-39%10-10, When shooting 40-49%6-1, When shooting 50% or better

1-0, When opponents shoot less than 30%4-2, When opponents shoot 30-39%11-8, When opponents shoot 40-49%0-7, When opponents shoot 50% or better

15-3, When outshooting opponents 1-13, When outshot by opponents0-1, When percentages are even

9-8, When outrebounding opponents6-9, When outrebounded by opponents1-0, When rebounds are even

8-13, When committing more turnovers7-3, When commiting less turnovers1-1, When turnovers are even

A Mercer Player Had:

20 points or more 21, Daniel Emerson vs. Jacksonville (3/5/10) 25 points or more 29, Daniel Emerson at UNF (1/4/10) 26, James Florence at UNF (1/4/10) 25, Jeff Smith vs. Stetson (1/30/10) 25, James Florence at Stetson (1/22/10)30 points or more 32, James Florence vs. Lipscomb (12/3/09)10 rebounds or more 13, Daniel Emerson vs. ETSU (3/6/10) 15 rebounds or more 15, Danel Emerson vs. Jacksonville (3/5/10) 8 assists or more 8, Jeff Smith vs. Jacksonville (2/20/10)5 steals or more 5, James Florence vs. USC Upstate (2/8/10)5 blocks or more 5, Brian Mills vs ETSU (1/9/10)a double-double (pts/reb.) 21/15, Daniel Emerson vs. Jacksonville (3/5/10)

A Mercer Opponent Had:

20 points or more 37, Adnan Hodzic, Lipscomb (2/27/10)25 points or more 37, Adnan Hodzic, Lipscomb (2/27/10)30 points or more 37, Adnan Hodzic, Lipscomb (2/27/10) 10 rebounds or more 17, Adnan Hodzic, Lipscomb (2/27/10)15 rebounds or more 17, Adnan Hodzic, Lipscomb (2/27/10)8 assists or more 8, A.J. Smith, Stetson (2/16/09)5 steals or more 5, Brandon Brown, Lipscomb (2/27/10)5 blocks or more 5, Matt Sauey, UNF (1/4/10)a double-double (pts/reb) 37 pts./17 reb., Adnan Hodzic, Lipscomb (2/27/10)

Mercer:

Scored 90 points 91, vs. Stetson (1/30/10)Allowed 90 points 99, vs. Vanderbilt (12/21/09)Scored 100 points 110, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)Allowed 100 points 103, vs. ETSU (2/28/09)Scored less than 50 points 49, vs. Iowa State (12/31/09)Allowed less than 50 points 45, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)Shot 50 percent or better 52.7% vs. Belmont (3/4/10) Shot 35 percent or below 31.5% at Vanderbilt (12/21/09)Grabbed 50 or more rebounds 58, vs. Fisk (11/18/09)Forced 25 or more turnovers 27, vs. FGCU (1/14/08)Had four players in double-fi gures vs. Belmont (3/4/10)Had fi ve players in double-fi gures at Belmont (2/25/10)Won in overtime 88-80, vs. Stetson (2/16/09)Lost in overtime 94-90, vs. Belmont (12/5/09)

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2009-10 AT-A-GLANCEvs. Bucknell Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emerson vs. Bryant Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Providence Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Fisk Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. FSU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Ga. Tech Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Lipscomb Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Belmont Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Piedmont Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Vanderbilt Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Alabama Florence-Kusnyer-C. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. UNCC Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. JU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. UNF Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Campbell Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. ETSU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. USCU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Stetson Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. FGCU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. KSU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Stetson Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. FGCU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. KSU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. USCU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-C. Smith-Emersonvs. Campbell Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. ETSU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. UNF Walker-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. JU Florence-Kusnyer-Walker-Mills-Emersonvs. Belmont Walker-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Lipscomb Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Moorevs. Belmont Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. Jacksonville Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emersonvs. ETSU Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emerson

14-13 Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emerson0-1 Florence-Kusnyer-C. Smith-Mills-Emerson1-0 Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-C. Smith-Emerson1-1 Walker-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Emerson0-1 Florence-Kusnyer-Walker-Mills-Emerson0-1 Florence-Kusnyer-J. Smith-Mills-Moore

Double-Digit Scoring 09-10 CareerJames Florence 27 106Daniel Emerson 27 54 E.J. Kusnyer 19 37Jeff Smith 18 18Brandon Moore 10 10 Brian Mills 9 22 Mark Hall 1 3

20+ Point Games 09-10 CareerJames Florence 13 57 Daniel Emerson 4 7Jeff Smith 3 3 E.J. Kusnyer 3 6Mark Hall None 1

10+ Rebound Games 09-10 CareerDaniel Emerson 25 42Brian Mills 2 2Jeff Smith 1 1Brandon Moore 1 1James Florence None 1

Double-Doubles 09-10 CareerDaniel Emerson 21 36Brian Mills 1 1Brandon Moore 1 1James Florence None 1

5+ Three-Point FG Games 09-10 CareerE.J. Ksunyer 7 11Jeff Smith 1 1James Florence None 9

Team Almanac 09-10Longest Winning Streak 5Longest Losing Streak 4Most Points Scored 110Fewest Points Scored 50Most Points Allowed 99Fewest Points Allowed 45Average Points Scored 75.9Average Points Allowed 74.3

Individual Highs 09-10Most Points 40, James Florence

Most Rebounds 18, Daniel Emerson

Most Blocks 5, Brian Mills

Most Assists 9, 3x, MR by James Florence

GAME-BY-GAME LNEUPS

RECORD BY LINEUPS

SUPERLATIVES

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2009-10 GAME-BY-GAMEGAME

1MU 89, Bucknell 80

Nov. 13, 2009Providence, R.I. (World Vision 1st Round)Dunkin’ Donuts Center

GAME

2MU 80, Bryant 56

Nov. 14, 2009Providence, R.I. (World Vision Semifi nals)Dunkin’ Donuts Center

Mercer senior James Florence poured in 33 points and junior Jeff Smith hit a pair of huge three-pointers in the fi nal two minutes to give the Bears an 89-80 season opening victory over the Buck-nell Bison at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

With the game tied 71-71 at the 4:17 mark, Mercer (1-0) out-scored Bucknell 18-9. After junior Brandon Moore gave the Bears a 73-71 lead, senior E.J. Kusnyer stole the ball and found Smith who popped the three with 2:32 left. Bucknell pulled to within three on a Stephen Tyree layup, but Smith gave the Bears a six point advantage on his second trey in less than a minute.

Joining Florence and Smith in double fi gure scoring was Daniel Emerson (13) and junior Brian Mills (11). Emerson also pulled down 13 rebounds for his 16th career double-double and his 18th career game with 10 or more rebounds. Florence’s 33 marked the 80th time he hit double fi gures as a Bear and his 45th game with 20 or more points.

Bucknell (0-1) pulled to with 81-77 on a Bryan Cohen three-pointer with 58.3 remaining. From there, the Bears secured the victory by hitting six of eight free throws in the fi nal 38 seconds.

Mercer bolted to an early 11-0 lead in the opening three minutes of the game and never looked back as they defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 80-56 in the second round of the World Vision Invita-tional.

The Bears (2-0) came out hot as three of their fi rst four baskets were three pointers, two of which were hit by senior E.J. Kusnyer who fi nished with a game high 22 points. Mercer’s fi rst half, three point shooting was in stark contrast to the previous evening as it hit on 6-14 from long distance as opposed to 3-13 against Bucknell.

Seven Mercer players scored in the opening 20 minutes. They were led by seniors James Florence with 12 and Daniel Emerson added 10. Mercer also shot a blistering 56 percent from the fl oor and out-rebounded the Bulldogs, 17-9.

Emerson fi nished the contest with 16 points and Florence with 12. It was the 81st time in Florence’s career he has hit double fi gure scoring and the 28th for Emerson.

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3GAME

4Providence 79, MU 77

Nov. 15, 2009Providence, R.I. (World Vision Finals)Dunkin’ Donuts Center

MU 110, Fisk 45

Nov. 18, 2009Macon, Ga.University Center

Mercer trailed by as many as 19 points in the second half but would not quit and lost a heartbreaker to the Providence Friars 79-77 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Arena.

The Bears (2-1) used a 12-3 run over a three minute period midway through the second half as junior Jeff Smith nailed a three-pointer and came right back with a driving layup to get the Bears back in the contest and completely change the game’s momentum.

Providence quickly went back up by six but the Bears countered with a Florence layup, Smith three-pointer and two free throws by Florence to cut the lead to 78-77 with 1:10 remaining.

Mercer had two scoring chances in the fi nal minute and two free throw attempts but could not get anything to fall.

Senior James Florence led Mercer with 23 points and was joined by Jeff Smith (19), E.J. Kusnyer (13) and Daniel Emerson (12). Emerson also pulled down 16 rebounds for his second double-double of the three game tournament.

Mercer broke the University Center scoring record as it ham-mered an out-matched Fisk Bulldog squad, 110-45.

The Bears (3-1) blitzed the Bulldogs (0-6) from the opening tip and quickly took control with a 16-2 run in the fi rst fi ve minutes of the ball game. Mercer, who shot nearly 60% in the fi rst half while limiting Fisk to 30%, led 58-22 at the break.

Four Bears posted double fi gure scoring led by E.J. Kusnyer and Daniel Emerson’s 14 points each. James Florence and Ridas Pulkauninkas added 13 apiece. Everyone on the Mercer roster played and scored with Tevin Swann, Chris Smith and David O’Shaughnessey each inking the fi rst points of their collegiate careers.

Mercer dominated in the paint holding a 62-20 scoring advan-tage and out-rebounded Fisk by 35. The Bears turned 18 Bulldog turnovers into 30 points and saw their bench contribute 52 points.

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5Florida St. 89, MU 50

Nov. 21, 2009Macon, Ga.University Center

GAME

6Georgia Tech 85, MU 74

Nov. 27, 2009Atlanta, Ga.Alexander Memorial Coliseum

The Florida State Seminoles used a stifl ing defense and took advantage of its height inside to shut down the Mercer Bears and defeat them on Homecoming, 89-50.

The loss dropped Mercer to 3-2 overall while Florida State im-proved to 3-0 on the season with all of its victories coming over Atlantic Sun Conference opponents.

Mercer led twice during the game’s initial fi ve minutes on three pointers from junior Brian Mills and senior James Florence, but the FSU defense took control from that point on. The Seminoles held Mercer to one point over the next 10 minutes building a 19-7 lead. FSU fi nished the opening stanza out-scoring Mercer 21-11, for a 40-18 lead at the half.

Midway through the fi rst half, the Bears were shooting just 2-19 from the fi eld and FSU had amassed seven blocked shots. The Seminoles fi nished the game with 14 total blocks, a new Univer-sity Center record.

Despite a career-high 40 point eff ort by James Florence, Georgia Tech defeated Mercer, 85-74, in Atlanta.

Florence led all scorers in the game, thanks to a 14-for-20 shoot-ing eff ort from the fi eld and a 9-for-11 game from the free throw line. The senior also canned three baskets from beyond the arc.

The Yellow Jackets led at the half by fi ve, 44-39.

The Bears could not overcome a hot shooting night by the Tech team, which hit nearly 52 percent of its shots in the game (and 54 percent in the second half alone).

Senior E.J. Kusnyer was the only other MU player in double digits with 16 points. conversely, the Yellow Jackets had four players in double fi gures and out-scored Mercer off the bench by a 25-2 margin.

MU out-rebounded Tech, 29-35, led by a game-leading 12 caroms grabbed by Daniel Emerson.

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7GAME

8Lipscomb 98, MU 89

Dec. 3, 2009Macon, Ga.University Center

Belmont 94, MU 90 (ot)


Jordan Burgason scored 20 of Lipscomb’s 60 second half points to lead the Bisons to a come-from-behind 98-89 victory over Mercer in the Atlantic Sun Conference opener for both teams at the University Center. Burgason’s eight treys tied a University Center record set in 2005.

The Bears had things going their way in the fi rst half as senior James Florence scored 21 of his game high 32 points. The Mari-etta, Ga. native also fi nished with a career-high nine assists.

With the Bisons leading 17-10, Mercer went on a 9-0 run that was highlighted with a thunderous dunk by Florence between three Lipscomb players to take a 19-17 lead.

Mercer extended its lead to double fi gures at 34-22 as Florence scored 10 of the Bears’ next 12 points.

Junior Jeff Smith fi nished the game with 16 points and nine rebounds, a career high. Senior Daniel Emerson added 13 points on fi ve-of-nine shooting.

Mercer battled back from an 18-point, fi rst half defi cit and forced overtime on a late three-pointer by E.J. Kusnyer, but the Bears could not complete the rally, losing to Belmont 94-90 at the University Center.

Things looked bleak for Mercer as it trailed 46-31 at halftime, but the Bears stepped up their defense while improving their shoot-ing in the second half to get back into the contest. Mercer cut the margin to fi ve points, 59-54, midway through the second half with a 23-13 run that included nine points from senior James Florence.

Mercer held the lead once in overtime, 84-82, but it was short-lived. Florence came hit a three to tie the game at 87-87, but the Bears were out-scored seven to three the rest of the way.

The Bears were led by Florence’s game-high 25 points and received balanced scoring from Brian Mills (14), Daniel Emerson (14), Brandon Moore (13) and Kusnyer (12). Emerson also pulled down 14 rebounds for the double-double, the 19th of his career and fourth of the season.

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9MU 87, Piedmont 62


GAME

10Vanderbilt 99, MU 59

Dec. 21, 2009Nashville, Tenn.Memorial Gymnasium

Senior E.J. Kusnyer tied a University Center record with eight three-pointers on his way to a game high 26 points as Mercer broke a four-game losing streak with an 87-62 victory over the Piedmont Lions.

Mercer improves to 4-5 overall while Piedmont fell to 3-3.

The Pittsburgh, Penn. native scored nine of Mercer’s fi rst 18 points and fi nished the opening half with fi ve from beyond the arc. That sparked a 16-0 run by the Bears over a six-minute span to increase their lead to 34-14.

Mercer held the Lions to 8-of-25 shooting in the fi rst half.

The Lions used a 14-2 run of their own to cut the second half lead to 14 points, but that’s as close as they would get.

Junior Brian Mills also had a great night, scoring 12 points and grabbing 11 rebounds for the fi rst double-double of his career.

Mercer junior forward Brandon Moore scored a career-high 14 points off the bench but his eff ort was not enough as Vanderbilt claimed a 99-59 victory in the non-conference men’s basketball game at Memorial Gymnasium.

Moore added four steals, two blocks and a pair of rebounds in the losing eff ort. Mercer guards James Florence and Jeff Smith each contributed ten points.

Senior Daniel Emerson totaled ten rebounds and fi nished one point shy of his sixth double-double of the year. Trailing by a score of 42-15 with 4:29 remaining, Emerson drained a three-pointer to spark an 8-0 Bears’ run over the next 1:37. Vanderbilt would have the last laugh however, closing the opening stanza with an 8-2 charge to take a 50-25 lead into intermission.

Florence scored his fi rst points of the game 58 seconds into the second half. The Marietta, Ga. native scored six of Mercer’s fi rst eight points of the second half.

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11GAME

12Alabama 90, MU 71

Dec. 23, 2009Tuscaloosa, Ala.Coleman Coliseum

Charlott e 91, MU 80

Dec. 29, 2009Charlott e, N.C.Halton Arena

Senior guard James Florence poured in a team-high 24 points, but Alabama sophomore forward JaMychal Green tallied a game-high 27 points to suppress Mercer’s bid for a second-straight win against the SEC foe. Ultimately the Crimson Tide posted a 90-71 win in the non-conference men’s basketball game at Coleman Coliseum.

Senior Daniel Emerson scored 15 and pulled down eight re-bounds in the losing eff ort. All 15 of Emerson’s points came in the second half.

Leading by the score of 48-38 with 17:19 remaining in play, Ala-bama employed a 12-2 surge over the next 4:26 to push their lead to 20. After the Crimson Tide run the Bears were unable to cut the lead to less than 15.

Alabama out-scored Mercer 45-40 in the second half.

Senior guard James Florence surpassed Mercer great Sam Mitch-ell on the program’s all-time scoring chart and became the fi rst player in Orange and Black to break the 2,000 point barrier, but the Bears were edged in the fi nal minutes by UNC-Charlotte in Tuesday night’s non-conference men’s basketball game. Char-lotte’s 91-80 win helped the 49ers remain unbeaten at Halton Arena.

Florence scored a team-high 22 points, dished out four assists and tallied a pair of steals in the loss.

With the game knotted at 11-11 with 13:09 left in the fi rst half, Mercer went on a 10-3 charge over the next 2:50 to take its big-gest lead of the night. Behind 21-14, Charlotte scored the game’s next ten points to reclaim the advantage and never trailed again.

Mercer closed to within one point twice more in the opening stanza. A layup by Mercer senior guard E.J. Kusnyer with just two ticks remaining in the half sent the Bears to the locker room behind 40-36.

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13MU 75, Jacksonville 74

Jan. 2, 2010Jacksonville, Fla.Veterans Memorial Arena

GAME

14MU 84, North Florida 79

Jan. 4, 2010Jacksonville, Fla.UNF Arena

Mercer junior guard Jeff Smith had a career-high 21 points, includ-ing a buzzer beating three-ball to give Mercer a 75-74 win over Jack-sonville at Veterans Memorial Arena. With the win, Mercer snapped a three-game skid.

Trailing 74-72, Smith took the ball the length of the court, pump faked twice to catch a defender in the air and buried a three from the left side with no time left. After the offi cials conferred, the basket was counted and Mercer was victorious.

Behind 72-70 and needing a stop, Mercer’s 3-2 zone defense sty-mied Jacksonville point guard Ben Smith and forced the Dolphins into a shot-clock violation.

After that stop, Mercer guard James Florence drove hard, fl ipping up a shot that came hard off the glass. Junior forward Brian Mills crashed the boards, caught Florence’s missed shot and slammed hit back home with ten seconds remaining to knot the game at 72-72.

Holding the ball for the last shot, Jacksonville’s Ben Smith drove down the sideline and was fouled by Mark Hall with four ticks remaining. Smith converted on both free throw attempts to put the Dolphins on top 74-72 before Smith’s big shot.

Smith fi nished with 21 points on the strength of 5-of-6 shooting from three-point range. The Huntsville, Ala. native added fi ve assists and a steal in 31 minutes.

Senior Daniel Emerson scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as Mercer posted an 84-79 victory over the University of North Florida at UNF Arena.

15 of Emerson’s points came on the free-throw line as the St. Mary’s, Ga. native continuously hit free-throws down the stretch. Emerson fi nished 15-of-17 from the charity stripe. As a team, Mercer convert-ed 32 of its 37 free-throw opportunities.

In all, the fi rst half featured three tied scores and four lead changes.

After UNF started the half with four straight points to capture a 41-40 lead, Jeff Smith drove baseline, caught two defenders in the air and scooped a reverse layup off the glass to put the Bears back on top.

Each team continued to exchange blows throughout the second half until the game was tied 50-50. Emerson drilled a layup while be-ing fouled and James Florence drained a step-back three with time expiring on the shot-clock to put Mercer on top, 56-50.

Mercer was able to retain the lead for the rest of the game. UNF cut their defi cit to two points seven more times before being defeated.

Florence netted 26 points, dished out four assists and notched a steal in the winning eff ort. Senior guard E.J. Kusnyer tallied 11 points on 3-of-7 shooting from beyond the arc.

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15GAME

16MU 82, Campbell 73

Jan. 7, 2010Macon, Ga.University Center

MU 83, East Tennessee 78


Mercer connected on 14-of-22 attempts from the fi eld in the fi rst half and led by as many as 18 in the second half en route to a 82-73 victory over Campbell at the University Center.

With Mercer ahead 53-35 18:09 remaining, Campbell employed 30-11 run over the next 12:17 and eventually reclaimed the advantage at 64-63. After Campbell took the lead, Mercer retaliated with their own 18-8 surge over the fi nal 5:53 to claim the win. Junior forward Brian Mills sparked Mercer’s charge with back-to-back dunks.

All fi ve Mercer starters fi nished in double fi gure scoring, led by senior Daniel Emerson’s 19 point eff ort. Junior guard Jeff Smith net-ted 15 points while senior guard James Florence tallied 12 points in the win. Mills chipped in 12 points and senior E.J. Kusnyer added 10 points.

Mercer jumped all over the visiting Camels, scoring the game’s fi rst eight points. Campbell would not stay quiet for long, responding with a 13-4 run to take its fi rst lead of the night at 13-12.

Later in the half, Mercer led 22-18 before junior Brandon Moore col-lected an off ense rebound and found a wide open Emerson with a no-look pass to give the Bears a six-point lead.

Mercer eventually extended its lead to 16 when Smith buried a jumper from the corner 1:29 left in the fi rst half.

Mercer University’s men’s basketball team fi nally solved the dilemma that was East Tennessee State University, defeating the Buccaneers for the fi rst time in nine meetings between the schools, 83-78.

The win could not have come at a better time for Mercer as it knocked ETSU from the ranks of the unbeaten in Atlantic Sun Confer-ence play, while drawing the Bears (8-8, 4-2 A-Sun) right back into the thick of the race for the league’s top spot.

The win also extended Mercer’s current winning streak to four games.

The only thing colder than the central Georgia weather on Saturday afternoon may have been the ETSU team’s shooting to open the game. That, along with some tight defense by Mercer (the Bears had eight steals and six blocks in the game), played no small part in the Bucs’ woes as the host MU team pulled ahead, 9-0, after a layup by Emerson. That elicited a timeout from ETSU Head Coach Murry Bartow at the 16:57 mark.

The Bucs fi nally put some points on the board at the 16:06 juncture when Jarvis Jones hit the second of two free throws to make it 9-1. ETSU’s fi rst fi eld goal of the contest had to wait a bit longer until Sheldon Cooley’s layup at 14:46 made it 11-3.

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17MU 60, USC Upstate 57

Jan. 14, 2010Spartanburg, S.C.Hodge Center

GAME

18Stetson 76, MU 69

Jan. 22, 2010DeLand, Fla.Edmunds Center

Mercer senior guard James Florence scored a game-high 25 points and handed out six assists, but Stetson jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back in Friday night’s Atlantic Sun men’s basketball game. Stetson would ultimately prevail 76-69 at the Edmunds Center.

Stetson’s win snapped Mercer’s fi ve-game win streak.

Stetson scored the game’s fi rst fi ve points and never surrendered the lead. Mercer cut the defi cit to one point on three diff erent occasions but could not completely close the gap.

Good free throw shooting, typically a hallmark of the Bears’ team, was missing in the fi rst half as MU went 2-6 from the charity stripe in the opening 20 minutes.

Mercer chipped away at the host’s lead in the second half, eventu-ally closing to within one (40-39) with 13:32 to play. Stetson proved resilient though, pushing its lead to as many as 14 before claiming the win.

Senior forward Daniel Emerson notched his tenth double-double performance of the year with 17 points and 12 rebounds and the Bears stymied USC Upstate in the closing seconds to take a 60-57 win.

Trailing 60-55 with 16 seconds left, USC Upstate sophomore guard Carter Cook gathered an off ensive rebound and converted a layup to pull the Spartans within three. After a quick foul, the Spartans benefi ted from Mercer’s fi rst missed free throw of the night and raced the other way looking to tie the game.

Mercer’s perimeter defenders handcuff ed the USC Upstate shoot-ers and forced freshman Ryan LeGates into a fade-away three as time ran out. LeGates’ attempt came up well short and Mercer was victorious for the fi fth-straight game.

Up 54-51 with just under two minutes remaining, the Bears scored the game’s next four points to go out in front by seven.

Jeff Smith fi nished with ten points and fi ve assists in 38 minutes played. Senior guard James Florence recorded his 38th-straight game in double fi gure scoring with 15 points. Florence also con-tributed three assists, two blocks and a steal to the win.

Junior guard Mark Hall played an important role in the win, scoring fi ve points, handing out two assists and adding a steal.

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19GAME

20Fla. Gulf Coast 71, MU 70

Jan. 24, 2010Ft. Myers, Fla.Alico Arena

Kennesaw St. 71, MU 69


All fi ve Mercer starters scored in double fi gures, but FGCU redshirt freshman Anthony Banks scored on a put-back attempt with just seven seconds remaining to give the Eagles a 71-70 win in at Alico Arena.

Down 69-67 with 49 seconds left, Mercer senior guard James Florence drove the length of the court and scored in four seconds to get the Bears within two. After a brief pause for Mercer substitu-tions, Mercer’s guard trio of Tevin Swann, Chris Smith and Brendan Walker applied full-court pressure and forced FGCU into a turnover.

Moments later, Mercer senior E.J. Kusnyer pump faked to shake a defender and buried a three to give Mercer a 70-69 lead with 29 seconds to go. Kusnyer’s three gave Mercer its fi rst lead since the 7:19 mark of the second half.

On FGCU’s next possession, guard Reed Baker missed a three-point-er from the corner, but Banks crashed the boards and scored the game-winning put-back. After Banks’ shot, Mercer rushed the other way, but was unable to get off a shot before the buzzer sounded.

For the second time in a week, the Mercer University men’s basketball team had a game come down to a last -second shot and, for the second time in a week, it came out on the short end of the fi nal score. In a key Atlantic Sun Conference showdown at the University Center, it was Ken-nesaw State University nipping the Bears, 71-69. These two teams sent a signal that this game was going to come down to the wire almost from the outset. The fi rst half was every bit as close, statistically, as the score would indicate. There were seven ties and seven lead changes in the fi rst half alone. By game’s end, there were 15 ties and 13 lead changes. Both teams enjoyed their largest leads of the game in the second half, a seven point advantage by the Owls and a fi ve point bulge by Mercer. The Owls held the lead for 6:18 minutes of the opening period, while Mercer led for 4:21 minutes. The teams were tied for 9:21 minutes of the opening stanza. To no surprise, the result was a 32-32 deadlock at the intermission.

The see-saw battled continued down the stretch as Kennesaw grabbed the lead on a three-ball by Kurtis Woods that made it 69-67. But the Owls were unable to ice the game. Trailing 71-69 and in possession of the ball, Mercer had an opportunity for a tying or winning shot. But a potential game-winning three-point attempt by James Florence hit the heel of the rim and careened off , along with MU’s hope for the come-back victory.

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21MU 91, Stetson 57


GAME

22MU 78, Fla. Gulf Coast 72

Feb. 1, 2010Macon, Ga.University Center

Mercer University men’s basketball team fi nished like thoroughbreds on at the University Center, steam rolling Stetson University, 91-57. The victory did many things for the Bears, not the least of which was stop the smarting from a recent three-game skid. The victory was the Bears’ largest win over the Hatters since SU joined the A-Sun and the biggest margin in the series versus Stetson in nearly 62 years (since a 64-35 blistering issued on Feb. 23, 1948). The 34-point cushion was also Mercer’s biggest A-Sun win since the 1994-95 season, when the Bears bested then-league member, Florida Atlantic by 37 points (95-58).

James Florence was low man of a group of fi ve Bears in double-digit scorers in the game. With Stetson’s defense obviously keying on Flor-ence, the guard gave off a game-leading seven assists. As a team, the Bears’ team 24 assists on its 34 fi eld goals made. Junior Jeff Smith pumped in a career-high 25 points, making good on 8-of-11 from the fi eld. Among his numbers was a seven-of-eight eff ort from three-point range. Smith also had fi ve assists for the Bears’ cause.

The Mercer University men’s basketball team completed its table-turn-ing ways on the Atlantic Sun Conference’s teams from South Florida by notching a 78-72 win over Florida Gulf Coast University at the University Center Just last weekend, MU was toppled by FGCU in Ft. Myers, Fla. after also losing to Stetson two days earlier in the Sunshine State.

MU took the lead on the game’s fi rst bucket and ran that margin to double fi gures and made it hold up throughout the half. Mercer led by as much as 16 points, before carrying a 13-point cushion, 36-23, into the locker room.

It may have felt like the most uncomfortable double-digit lead ever. That’s because MU’s leading scorer, James Florence, was held scoreless in a half of basketball for the fi rst time since Dayton blanked him in the second half on November 25, 2008.

The Eagles opened the second half on fi re and used their momentum – and the Bears’ cold shooting (1-for-8 from the fi eld) during that span – to get themselves back in the game. FGCU was able to draw to within two points, 40-38.

It wasn’t until 2:50 left in the game that the Bears were able to re-estab-lish a double-digit lead on a break-away layup by Kusnyer that made it 68-58 to give the Mercer team some breathing room.

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23GAME

24Kennesaw St. 66, MU 63

Feb. 4, 2010Kennesaw, Ga.KSU Convocati on Center

MU 83, USC Upstate 69


For the second time in a week, Mercer University’s men’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Peach State rival Kennesaw State Univer-sity, 66-63, at the KSU Convocation Center.

MU’s largest lead came midway through the fi rst half, an 11 point bulge (17-6) and Kennesaw had a seven point advantage late in the fi rst half, as well. A six-point cushion by KSU with 3:06 left in the game was the biggest lead by either team in the fi nal 20 minutes.

Mercer was victimized by its inability to get to the free throw line when it needed to down the stretch, while Kennesaw connected on its char-ity tosses. The Owls hit 9-of-10 from the line in the fi nal minute as the Bears tried to claw back.

The Owls also punished the Bears on the glass with a 44-35 advantage. 25 of those rebounds by KSU were of the off ensive variety, a fact that MU head coach Bob Hoff man found disconcerting.

Even the fact that KSU had fouls to give forced Mercer to use valuable time in-bounding the ball. On the game’s fi nal play and down 66-63 and a chance to tie the game, the Bears had to traverse the length of the court in seven seconds and could only manage a desperation at-tempt by E.J. Kusnyer which didn’t draw iron.

It was a tale of two halves endured by the Mercer University men’s bas-ketball team in its 83-69 come-from-behind victory over USC Upstate at the University Center.

The nightmarish results of that fi rst half for the Bears were nothing to laugh at. Upstate led wire-to-wire in the opening segment. USCU kept its fi eld goal percentage above 50 percent the bulk of the time (eventually ending the half at 55.2 percent), while Mercer scratched its way up to nearly 38 percent after fi nding itself in the mid-teens in the early going for its shot attempts.

Upstate was as cold to open the second half as it was hot in the fi rst. But barometric pressure had nothing to do with the Spartans’ temperature change as much as the pressure of the Mercer team’s aggressive off ense and swarming defense coming out of halftime.

Mercer built upon its fi rst-half headway and carried it throughout the fi nal half. The Bears took the lead for the fi rst time – and what would be for the duration – with 13:07 left to play on an E.J. Kusnyer (6 points) three-bomb that made it 54-51, meaning Mercer had out-scored the Spartans 26-4 over an 8:47 span going back to that 1:50 mark of the fi rst period.

And MU kept the pressure on. With 11:23 left to play in the game, Up-state was shooting 1-of-11 from the fi eld – 9.1 percent - and had added just four points to its halftime score, while the Bears began their charge.

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25Campbell 69, MU 63

Feb. 12, 2010Buies Creek, N.C.Pope Convocati on Center

GAME

26MU 82, East Tennessee 77

Feb. 14, 2010Johnson City, Tenn.Memorial Center

Mercer University battled Campbell University strong the entire game but, in the end, came out on the short end of a 69-63 Atlantic Sun Con-ference road game.

Mercer equaled its season high with 20 turnovers, a portion of which could be attributed to a CU defense that ranks fi fth in the nation for steals (the Bears also had 20 turnovers versus Georgia Tech and Florida State). The Camels had 13 thefts in the contest.

For the fi rst time in A-Sun history, two 2,000-point scorers took the court in a game to face each other as Mercer’s James Florence and CU’s Jona-than Rodriquez squared off for the fi nal time in a regular season game. After neither was a factor in the fi rst half - Rodriguez had two points and Florence three - the two stars carried their teams in the second stanza. Rodriquez fi nished with a game-high 24 points and Florence a team-leading 21 for the Bears.

Daniel Emerson added 12 points for Mercer and E.J. Kusnyer chipped in 10 to round out the visitor’s double-fi gure scorers. Emerson had a team-leading six rebounds.

For the fi rst time in school history, the Bears won a game at East Tennessee State University, 82-77, and in the process knocked off one of the Atlantic Sun Conference’s co-leaders. Mercer rode the hot shooting of E.J. Kusnyer to the win, scoring 21 points and hit-ting 7-of-10 from the fi eld.

Mercer jumped out to a double-digit fi rst half lead on two occa-sions, the fi rst of which made the score 27-17 at the 6:03 juncture on two free throws by James Florence. Florence’s points capped a 15-0 run by the Bears that saw the team go from a 17-12 defi cit at the 11:16 mark to up by 10.

ETSU began to chip away at the big Mercer lead. By the intermis-sion, the host team had drawn to within 37-34 heading into the locker room. But even halftime provided some anxious moments for the Bears.

At the very end of the half, Florence launched a desperation three-point shot and landed awkwardly on his ankle. After half-time treatment, he attempted to open the second half, but came out of the game at the 19:05 juncture with his team clinging to a 39-36 lead.

But MU refused to fold with its star on the bench. The Bears continued their assault on the Bucs and moved out to a 46-38 lead over the next minute with its fl oor leader seated. Florence eventually returned to the lineup and MU held its upper hand the rest of the way.

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27GAME

28MU 77, North Florida 67


Jacksonville 76, MU 64


Mercer University’s men’s basketball team overcame the loss of one of its starters and yet still rolled along to a 77-67 win over the University of North Florida at the University Center.

However, at a time of the year when many voluntarily give up something in observance of Lent, Mercer University head coach Bob Hoff man would probably have preferred not to part with star guard and All-America candidate James Florence (ankle) on Thursday evening versus the Ospreys.

Entering the game, Florence had a string of 79 consecutive starts. The last time he failed to answer the bell was his sophomore season – Dec. 8, 2007 – versus Sewanee.

But the result against the Ospreys was much the same as when Florence was unable to go the second half at ETSU: the rest of the Bears’ lineup stepped up big.

And none was bigger than senior forward Daniel Emerson.

Getting another double-double wasn’t the issue for Emerson, but exactly how big his fi nal numbers would be. The St. Mary’s, Ga., native fi nished the night with a team-high 20 points, connecting on 9-of-13 from the fi eld, and a season-high 18 rebounds.

Mercer University’s men’s basketball team gave Atlantic Sun Con-ference co-leader Jacksonville University all it could handle but, in the end, eventually fell by a score of 76-64 in a game that was much closer than the fi nal score would indicate.

Starting point guard James Florence, still hobbled from an ankle injury suff ered two games ago, did make the start. From the outset it was apparent that “Flo” never got into the fl ow of the game. The senior played 21 minutes with two points (both on free throws) and three assists before fouling out.

It was the fi rst time in Florence’s 115 game Mercer career in which he failed to get at least one fi eld goal.

Both teams had identical numbers from the fi eld – 20-of-43 shooting (46.5 percent) – but JU nailed 32-of-44 from the free throw line. Conversely, the Bears had 25 attempts from the char-ity stripe and converted 17.

Senior forward Daniel Emerson carried the load for MU. Emerson booking his 19th double-double game of the season with team-leading totals of 22 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard E.J. Kusnyer added 12 points, all on three-point fi eld goals.

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29Belmont 77, MU 73

Feb. 25, 2010Nashville, Tenn.Curb Event Center

GAME

30Lipscomb 85, MU 73

Feb. 27, 2010Nashville, Tenn.Allen Arena

Mercer University’s men’s basketball team was edged out by Belmont University, 77-73, in an Atlantic Sun Conference road contest. Playing without leading scorer James Florence, MU got tremendous contributions from all quarters as fi ve players scored in double fi gures.

Senior forward Daniel Emerson posted his 20th double-double of the year with 14 points and 12 rebounds to pace Mercer. Emerson connected on 4-of-8 from the fl oor. Junior post player Brian Mills shared game-high scoring honors with 15 points. Mills was 6-of-10 from the fi eld and also grabbed fi ve rebounds, as well as blocking two shots. Junior guard Jeff Smith had 12 points, while teammates Mark Hall and Brandon Moore each contributed 11 points off the Bears’ bench.

BU shot a blistering 61.5 percent from the fi eld in the fi rst half to nurse a 38-34 advantage at the intermission. Mercer hit nearly 42 percent itself in the opening segment. For the game, BU hit 53.8 percent and Mercer fi nished at 44.1 percent for the game.

Mercer led three times in the second half, the last of which came with 11:45 left in the game. An Emerson layup made it 50-48 on the Bears’ side. In all, there were six lead changes and eight ties.

Mercer University’s men’s basketball team battled all the odds at Lipscomb University, but eventually were worn down, 85-73, in the regular season fi nale at the Allen Arena.

Mercer’s second leading scorer – Daniel Emerson – was sidelined from an eye injury he received in the waning minutes of the loss at Belmont two days before. Senior guard James Florence was testing out an injured ankle that caused him to miss two of the last three games.

The fi rst half strategy for the Bears was obvious from the outset. Minus Emerson’s large presence inside, MU used the three-point arc as its ally. In the opening 20 minutes, Mercer was 5-for-14 from long distance and took a 36-32 cushion.

The Bears led by as much as nine points in the fi rst at the 15:27 juncture when E.J. Kusnyer (12 points) buried a trey.

But the Bisons came out with fury to open the second half, out-scoring the Bears 10-2 over the opening two minutes of the second period to take a 42-38 lead.

Lipscomb never trailed the rest of the way.

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31GAME

32MU 87, Belmont 81

March 4, 2010Macon, Ga. (A-Sun 1st Round)University Center

MU 66, Jacksonville 63

March 5, 2010Macon, Ga. (A-Sun Semifi nals)University Center

Dorothy knew it. Toto knew it. Now the Mercer University men’s basketball team knows it, too: there really is no place like home.

The Bears seemed to feed off the energy of its home crowd – as the host site of the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships - on its way to an emotional 87-81 come-from-behind win over Belmont University at the University Center.

The fi rst half opened with Belmont creating its own precipita-tion of three point shots. The Bruins rained down a total of 17 three point attempts on the Bears, connecting on eight of them. BU made its fi rst fi ve long range shots, the last of which by Jordan Campbell gave the Bruins a double-digit lead, 21-9, with 12:24 left in the half.

But Mercer showed it was no slouch from beyond the arc and dialed up some long distance charges against the Bruins itself. In the opening 20 minutes, MU went 7-for-14 from three-point range in the opening salvo to nearly match Belmont’s total.

A combination of continued good shooting by MU and some solid defense began to turn the tide. Mercer fi nally caught back up to Belmont when Emerson completed a three-point play the old fashioned way - with a layup and free throw – to knot matters at 68-68. Jeff Smith canned a huge three-point basket with 4:19 left to play, giving Mercer a 71-68 lead it would never relinquish.

In nature, Bears are known for slapping salmon out of streams. In the semifi nals of the Atlantic Sun Conference men’s basketball championships, the Mercer University Bears whacked the Dol-phins of Jacksonville University out of the tournament, 66-63.

By doing so, the Mercer team also took itself to a place it as not seen since 1996: the title game of the A-Sun tournament.

The fi rst half was in stark contrast to last week’s regular season fi nale on this same court (won by JU), where the Bears trailed by as much as 12 in the fi rst half.

This time around, neither team led by more than four points at any time in the fi rst half. There were eight ties, as well as eight lead changes, in the opening 20 minutes alone. In all, there would be 13 ties and 13 lead changes.

The Dolphins would eventually settle for taking a 29-27 lead into the locker room.

Mercer opened the second half with a 12-3 run over the fi rst fi ve minutes, going up 39-32. JU kept circling Mercer, getting it back down to a single point twice before the Bears extended to their largest lead of the game – and eight point, 50-42, advantage – with 9:30 left to play.

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2009-10 GAME-BY-GAME/STANDINGSGAME

33East Tennessee 72, MU 66

March 6, 2010Macon, Ga. (A-Sun Finals)University Center

Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals -- Final StatisticsETSU vs Mercer3/6/10 6:05 p.m. at Macon, Ga.

ETSU 72 • 20-14(13-7ASun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds

## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min03 TUBBS, Justin * 6-11 3-7 3-5 2 1 3 4 18 1 0 0 3 3511 DAVIS, Jocolby * 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 3 3 3 2 0 1 0 2 1913 HUBBARD, Tommy * 7-16 0-1 0-0 2 4 6 4 14 0 1 2 1 4030 WILLIAMS, Micah * 4-12 0-2 5-7 1 8 9 3 13 1 3 1 2 4041 BROWN, Isiah * 6-10 0-0 0-0 3 2 5 5 12 1 3 1 1 1905 COOLEY, Sheldon 0-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125 JONES, Jarvis 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+43 SOLLAZZO, Adam 2-4 0-0 7-10 0 0 0 3 11 3 1 0 1 2344 WARD, J.C. 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 4 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 23

Team 0 0 0Totals 27-57 3-10 15-22 10 22 32 23 72 6 9 4 10 200

FG % 1st Half: 17-34 50.0%3FG % 1st Half: 2-6 33.3%

FT % 1st Half: 1-2 50.0%

2nd half: 10-23 43.5%2nd half: 1-4 25.0%2nd half: 14-20 70.0%

Game: 27-57 47.4%Game: 3-10 30.0%Game: 15-22 68.2%

DeadballRebounds

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Mercer 66 • 16-17(10-10ASun)Total 3-Ptr Rebounds

## Player FG-FGA FG-FGA FT-FTA Off Def Tot PF TP A TO Blk Stl Min00 FLORENCE, James * 2-11 2-6 3-5 0 3 3 4 9 4 3 0 3 3601 KUSNYER, E.J. * 5-12 5-12 1-2 0 0 0 4 16 0 1 0 1 3012 SMITH, Jeff * 2-6 0-3 3-4 1 2 3 4 7 4 4 0 1 3525 MILLS, Brian * 3-6 0-0 0-0 2 4 6 5 6 1 1 1 0 2133 EMERSON, Daniel * 3-8 0-0 3-4 5 8 13 0 9 0 4 0 0 3603 WALKER, Brendan 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+05 SWANN, Tevin 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0+10 HALL, Mark 1-1 1-1 3-4 0 0 0 3 6 2 1 0 0 1911 MOORE, Brandon 6-8 0-1 1-4 2 3 5 0 13 0 2 1 0 2321 PULKAUNINKAS, Ridas 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+23 SMITH, Chris 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0+

Team 2 4 6Totals 22-52 8-23 14-23 12 24 36 21 66 11 16 2 5 200

FG % 1st Half: 12-27 44.4%3FG % 1st Half: 5-12 41.7%

FT % 1st Half: 6-7 85.7%

2nd half: 10-25 40.0%2nd half: 3-11 27.3%2nd half: 8-16 50.0%

Game: 22-52 42.3%Game: 8-23 34.8%Game: 14-23 60.9%

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Officials: Antonio Petty, Rick Crawford, J.B. CaldwellTechnical fouls: ETSU-SOLLAZZO, Adam. Mercer-KUSNYER, E.J..Attendance: 3200

Score by periods 1st 2nd TotalETSU 37 35 72Mercer 35 31 66

The clock fi nally struck midnight on Mercer University’s run through the Atlantic Sun Conference men’s basketball tourna-ment, falling in the championship game, 72-66, to East Tennes-see State University before the fourth-largest crowd in University Center history. The 3,200 largely Orange and Black clad faithful saw the Bears’ season fi nish with a 16-17 record overall.

It certainly was not how the No. 6 seeded Bears envisioned the night ending. Despite the fact that the Bears had topped ETSU twice during the regular season, MU was not able to overcome the adjustments made by the No. 5 seeded Bucs. ETSU employed a zone defense the entire game and did anything it could to keep MU’s leading scorer James Florence far away from the basket.

That, coupled with a slow start by the Bears, made for a problem-atic night. Mercer did not even register a fi eld goal until the 15:18 juncture of the opening half when a layup by Daniel Emerson made the score 9-2. A third-consecutive three-point basket from E.J. Kusnyer with 5:44 left until the break tied matters at 27-27.

ETSU took a 37-35 lead to the locker room.

For the last act of his brilliant career in the MU colors, James Flor-ence added nine more points to his career scoring record. The senior’s fi nal scoring tally is set at a lofty 2,286 points for his four seasons with the Bears.

CONFERENCE OVERALL

STANDINGS W-L Pct PF PA W-L Pct PF PA

Campbell 14-6 .700 66.1 60.8 19-11 .633 68.6 63.3

Belmont 14-6 .700 72.8 66.9 19-12 .613 73.1 68.5

Jacksonville 14-6 .700 72.0 65.3 20-13 .606 69.8 67.5

Lipscomb 14-6 .700 79.6 72.6 17-13 .567 79.1 75.2

ETSU 13-7 .650 70.3 64.2 20-15 .571 69.3 67.5

Mercer 10-10 .500 75.9 74.3 16-17 .485 76.2 75.1

UNF 8-12 .400 59.0 64.5 13-18 .419 59.0 65.1

Kennesaw State 7-13 .350 64.0 70.0 13-20 .394 66.1 70.1

USC Upstate 6-14 .300 63.3 67.2 6-23 .207 60.0 67.8

FGCU 5-15 .250 64.4 70.9 8-21 .276 64.7 71.8

Stetson 5-15 .250 61.5 72.2 7-22 .241 60.1 72.3

First Team

Daniel Emerson Mercer

Adnan Hodzic Lipscomb

Jonathan Rodriguez Campbell

Josh Slater Lipscomb

Ben Smith Jacksonville

Player of the Year

Adnan Hodzic Lipscomb

Defensive Player of the Year

Junard Hartley Campbell

Coach of the Year

Robbie Laing Campbell

Freshman of the Year

Ian Clark Belmont

2009-10 FINAL ATLANIC SUN CONFERENCE STANDINGS

2009-10 A-SUN POST-SEASON AWARDS

Second Team

Ian Clark Belmont

Lehmon Colbert Jacksonville

Markeith Cummings Kennesaw St.

James Florence Mercer

Tommy Hubbard East Tennessee

All-Freshmen Team

Anthony Banks Florida Gulf Coast

Ian Clark Belmont

Markeith Cummings Kennesaw St.

Andy Diaz North Florida

Ridge Graham Stetson

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A-SUN 2009-10 STATISTICSSCORING OFFENSE## Team G W-L Pts Avg/G1. Lipscomb 30 17-13 2373 79.1 2. Mercer 33 16-17 2514 76.2 3. Belmont 31 19-12 2266 73.1 4. Jacksonville 33 20-13 2304 69.8 5. ETSU 35 20-15 2424 69.3 6. Campbell 30 19-11 2057 68.6 7. Kennesaw State 33 13-20 2182 66.1 8. FGCU 29 8-21 1875 64.7 9. Stetson 29 7-22 1744 60.110. USC Upstate 29 6-23 1741 60.011. UNF 31 13-18 1830 59.0

SCORING DEFENSE## Team G Pts Avg/G 1. Campbell 30 1900 63.3 2. UNF 31 2019 65.1 3. ETSU 35 2362 67.5 4. Jacksonville 33 2228 67.5 5. USC Upstate 29 1966 67.8 6. Belmont 31 2124 68.5 7. Kennesaw State 33 2314 70.1 8. FGCU 29 2082 71.8 9. Stetson 29 2097 72.310. Mercer 33 2478 75.111. Lipscomb 30 2255 75.2

SCORING MARGIN## Team G OFF DEF Margin 1. Campbell 30 68.6 63.3 +5.2 2. Belmont 31 73.1 68.5 +4.6 3. Lipscomb 30 79.1 75.2 +3.9 4. Jacksonville 33 69.8 67.5 +2.3 5. ETSU 35 69.3 67.5 +1.8 6. Mercer 33 76.2 75.1 +1.1 7. Kennesaw State 33 66.1 70.1 -4.0 8. UNF 31 59.0 65.1 -6.1 9. FGCU 29 64.7 71.8 -7.110. USC Upstate 29 60.0 67.8 -7.811. Stetson 29 60.1 72.3 -12.2

FREE THROW PERCENTAGES## Team G FTM FTA Pct1. Campbell 30 509 719 .7082. Jacksonville 33 522 739 .7063. Lipscomb 30 478 678 .7054. Mercer 33 568 808 .7035. Kennesaw State 33 379 557 .6806. Belmont 31 496 736 .6747. ETSU 35 537 815 .6598. USC Upstate 29 351 538 .6529. FGCU 29 393 606 .64910. UNF 31 379 602 .63011. Stetson 29 316 517 .611

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGES## Team G FG FGA Pct 1. Lipscomb 30 826 1778 .465 2. Belmont 31 763 1699 .449 3. Mercer 33 836 1866 .448 4. Campbell 30 702 1578 .445 5. ETSU 35 855 1978 .432 6. FGCU 29 679 1609 .422 7. Jacksonville 33 803 1915 .419 8. UNF 31 637 1530 .416 9. Kennesaw State 33 784 1924 .40710. USC Upstate 29 616 1519 .40611. Stetson 29 614 1581 .388

FIELD GOAL PCT DEFENSE## Team G FG FGA Pct 1. USC Upstate 29 681 1651 .412 2. Belmont 31 753 1822 .413 3. ETSU 35 801 1917 .418 4. UNF 31 690 1633 .423 5. Jacksonville 33 749 1735 .432 6. Campbell 30 644 1474 .437 7. Mercer 33 887 2004 .443 8. FGCU 29 690 1551 .445 9. Kennesaw State 33 864 1928 .44810. Lipscomb 30 836 1791 .46711. Stetson 29 732 1533 .477

3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGES## Team G FG FGA Pct 1. Lipscomb 30 243 667 .364 2. Campbell 30 144 411 .350 3. Mercer 3 274 785 .349 4. Belmont 31 244 709 .344 5. UNF 31 177 517 .342 6. USC Upstate 29 158 472 .335 7. Jacksonville 33 176 529 .333 8. Kennesaw State 33 235 715 .329 9. Stetson 29 200 648 .30910. ETSU 35 177 575 .30811. FGCU 29 124 409 .303

3-POINT FIELD GOAL PCT DEFENSE## Team G FG FGA Pct 1. Belmont 31 161 531 .303 2. Mercer 33 211 642 .329 3. Campbell 30 192 578 .332 4. ETSU 35 260 782 .332 5. Jacksonville 33 183 538 .340 6. Kennesaw State 33 217 622 .349 7. UNF 31 165 470 .351 8. FGCU 29 231 642 .360 9. USC Upstate 29 202 559 .36110. Stetson 29 168 461 .36411. Lipscomb 30 236 625 .378

REBOUNDING OFFENSE## Team G Reb Avg/G1. Jacksonville 33 1230 37.32. Mercer 33 1227 37.23. Belmont 31 1150 37.14. Lipscomb 30 1105 36.85. ETSU 35 1277 36.56. FGCU 29 1035 35.77. Kennesaw State 33 1166 35.38. USC Upstate 29 1011 34.9 9. Campbell 30 978 32.610. UNF 31 978 31.511. Stetson 29 898 31.0

REBOUNDING DEFENSE## Team G Reb Avg/G1. Campbell 30 955 31.82. Lipscomb 30 1020 34.03. Jacksonville 33 1123 34.04. Mercer 33 1149 34.85. Belmont 31 1096 35.46. FGCU 29 1026 35.47. ETSU 35 1250 35.78. UNF 31 1114 35.99. Kennesaw State 33 1236 37.510. USC Upstate 29 1088 37.511. Stetson 29 1097 37.8

REBOUNDING MARGIN## Team G TEAM Avg OPP Avg Margin 1. Jacksonville 33 1230 37.3 1123 34.0 +3.2 2. Lipscomb 30 1105 36.8 1020 34.0 +2.8 3. Mercer 33 1227 37.2 1149 34.8 +2.4 4. Belmont 31 1150 37.1 1096 35.4 +1.7 5. ETSU 35 1277 36.5 1250 35.7 +0.8 6. Campbell 30 978 32.6 955 31.8 +0.8 7. FGCU 29 1035 35.7 1026 35.4 +0.3 8. Kennesaw State 33 1166 35.3 1236 37.5 -2.1 9. USC Upstate 29 1011 34.9 1088 37.5 -2.710. UNF 31 978 31.5 1114 35.9 -4.411. Stetson 29 898 31.0 1097 37.8 -6.9

BLOCKED SHOTS## Team G Blocks Avg/G 1. USC Upstate 29 141 4.86 2. Jacksonville 33 137 4.15 3. Kennesaw State 33 121 3.67 4. FGCU 29 102 3.52 5. ETSU 35 112 3.20 6. UNF 31 96 3.10 7. Belmont 31 92 2.97 8. Mercer 33 85 2.58 9. Stetson 29 74 2.5510. Lipscomb 30 76 2.5311. Campbell 30 64 2.13

ASSISTS## Team G Assists Avg/G 1. Lipscomb 30 519 17.30 2. Belmont 31 445 14.35 3. Campbell 30 430 14.33 4. FGCU 29 403 13.90 5. Mercer 33 446 13.52 6. Kennesaw State 33 417 12.64 7. USC Upstate 29 365 12.59 8. UNF 31 375 12.10 9. Jacksonville 33 393 11.9110. Stetson 29 323 11.1411. ETSU 35 382 10.91

STEALS## Team G Steals Avg/G1. Campbell 30 314 10.47 2. Jacksonville 33 279 8.45 3. ETSU 35 293 8.37 4. FGCU 29 232 8.00 5. Belmont 31 222 7.16 6. USC Upstate 29 202 6.97 7. Lipscomb 30 201 6.70 8. Kennesaw State 33 218 6.61 9. Stetson 29 186 6.4110. Mercer 33 199 6.0311. UNF 31 184 5.94

TURNOVER MARGIN## Team G TEAM Avg OPP Avg Margin 1. Campbell 30 429 14.3 552 18.4 +4.10 2. ETSU 35 519 14.8 582 16.6 +1.80 3. Jacksonville 33 481 14.6 538 16.3 +1.73 4. Kennesaw State 33 480 14.5 471 14.3 -0.27 5. Stetson 29 423 14.6 407 14.0 -0.55 6. Lipscomb 30 439 14.6 415 13.8 -0.80 7. FGCU 29 494 17.0 470 16.2 -0.83 8. UNF 31 481 15.5 429 13.8 -1.68 9. Belmont 31 513 16.5 449 14.5 -2.0610. Mercer 33 488 14.8 413 12.5 -2.2711. USC Upstate 29 481 16.6 409 14.1 -2.48

ASSIST/TURNOVER RATIO## Team G Asst Avg Turn Avg Ratio1. Lipscomb 30 519 17.3 439 14.6 1.182. Campbell 30 430 14.3 429 14.3 1.003. Mercer 33 446 13.5 488 14.8 0.914. Kennesaw State 33 417 12.6 480 14.5 0.875. Belmont 31 445 14.4 513 16.5 0.876. Jacksonville 33 393 11.9 481 14.6 0.827. FGCU 29 403 13.9 494 17.0 0.828. UNF 31 375 12.1 481 15.5 0.789. Stetson 29 323 11.1 423 14.6 0.7610. USC Upstate 29 365 12.6 481 16.6 0.7611. ETSU 35 382 10.9 519 14.8 0.74

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A-SUN 2009-10 STATISTICSOFFENSIVE REBOUNDS## Team G No. Avg/G 1. Jacksonville 33 480 14.55 2. Kennesaw State 33 450 13.64 3. FGCU 29 394 13.59 4. Lipscomb 30 385 12.83 5. ETSU 35 445 12.71 6. Mercer 33 402 12.18 7. Belmont 31 371 11.97 8. Campbell 30 353 11.77 9. USC Upstate 29 331 11.4110. Stetson 29 294 10.1411. UNF 31 300 9.68

DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS## Team G No. Avg/G 1. Belmont 31 779 25.132. Mercer 33 825 25.00

3. Lipscomb 30 720 24.00 4. ETSU 35 832 23.77 5. USC Upstate 29 680 23.45 6. Jacksonville 33 750 22.73 7. FGCU 29 641 22.10 8. UNF 31 678 21.87 9. Kennesaw State 33 716 21.7010. Campbell 30 625 20.8311. Stetson 29 604 20.83

3-POINT FIELD GOALS MADE## Team G 3FG Avg/G1. Mercer 33 274 8.30

2. Lipscomb 30 243 8.10 3. Belmont 31 244 7.87 4. Kennesaw State 33 235 7.12 5. Stetson 29 200 6.90 6. UNF 31 177 5.71 7. USC Upstate 29 158 5.45 8. Jacksonville 33 176 5.33 9. ETSU 35 177 5.0610. Campbell 30 144 4.8011. FGCU 29 124 4.28

SCORING## Player-Team Cl G FG 3FG FT Pts Avg/G1. HODZIC, Adnan-LIP JR 30 269 0 144 682 22.72. SMITH,Ben-JU SR 33 187 81 197 652 19.83. FLORENCE, James-MER SR 31 173 57 147 550 17.74. CUMMINGS, Markeith-KSU FR 33 204 33 134 575 17.45. RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan-CAM SR 30 163 23 173 522 17.46. SLATER, Josh-LIP JR 30 157 43 157 514 17.17. EMERSON, Daniel-MER SR 32 162 14 155 493 15.48. CLARK, Ian-BEL FR 31 163 74 62 462 14.99. SMITH, A.J.-STET SR 28 129 51 107 416 14.910. HUBBARD, Tommy-ETSU JR 35 182 13 109 486 13.9

REBOUNDING## Player-Team Cl G OFF DEF TOT Avg/G1. EMERSON, Daniel-MER SR 32 127 258 385 12.0

2. HODZIC, Adnan-LIP JR 30 103 169 272 9.1 3. HUBBARD, Tommy-ETSU JR 35 98 188 286 8.2 4. RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan-CAM SR 30 72 170 242 8.1 5. GREEN, LaDaris-KSU FR 32 82 171 253 7.9 6. SCHNEIDERS, Nick-UPST SR 29 76 122 198 6.8 7. COLBERT,Lehmon-JU SR 28 68 123 191 6.8 8. BANKS, Anthony-FGCU FR 29 100 91 191 6.6 9. UZOCHUKWU, Mezie-UPST JR 29 66 123 189 6.510. HEDGEPETH, Mick-BEL SO 31 73 127 200 6.5

FIELD GOAL PCT (Min. 3.0 made per game)## Player-Team Cl G FG FGA Pct 1. TAYLOR, Miles-CAM SR 29 94 149 .631 2. HODZIC, Adnan-LIP JR 30 269 445 .604 3. BANKS, Anthony-FGCU FR 29 153 270 .567 4. HEDGEPETH, Mick-BEL SO 31 120 212 .5665. EMERSON, Daniel-MER SR 32 162 298 .544

6. SAUEY, Matt-UNF SO 30 100 188 .532 7. HARDY,Ayron-JU JR 33 118 233 .506

8. DIAZ, Andy-UNF FR 31 107 213 .502 9. RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan-CAM SR 30 163 339 .48110. UZOCHUKWU, Mezie-UPST JR 29 97 202 .480

ASSISTS## Player-Team Cl G Asts Avg/G1. HARTLEY, Junard-CAM JR 30 178 5.93 2. SLATER, Josh-LIP JR 30 155 5.17 3. FLORENCE, James-MER SR 31 142 4.58 4. HAUGABROOK, Brad-UNF JR 31 132 4.26 5. CHAMBERS, Reggie-FGCU SO 29 111 3.83 6. SMITH, Jeff -MER JR 33 120 3.64 SMITH,Ben-JU SR 33 120 3.64 8. HANLEN, Drew-BEL SO 31 108 3.48 9. CHAVIS, Josh-UPST JR 29 90 3.1010. DIXON, Spencer-KSU SO 33 95 2.88

FREE THROW PCT (Min. 2.0 made per game)## Player-Team Cl G FTM FTA Pct 1. BAKER, Reed-FGCU JR 29 75 88 .852 2. GRANBERRY, Jerron-UNF FR 31 68 81 .840 3. RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan-CAM SR 30 173 222 .779 4. SMITH,Ben-JU SR 33 197 253 .779 5. CLARK, Ian-BEL FR 31 62 80 .7756. FLORENCE, James-MER SR 31 147 197 .746 7. SMITH, A.J.-STET SR 28 107 144 .7438. EMERSON, Daniel-MER SR 32 155 210 .738 9. WILLIAMS, Micah-ETSU JR 35 106 147 .72110. HUBBARD, Tommy-ETSU JR 35 109 152 .717

STEALS## Player-Team Cl G Stls Avg/G 1. HARTLEY, Junard-CAM JR 30 77 2.57 2. SMITH,Ben-JU SR 33 66 2.00 HARDY,Ayron-JU JR 33 66 2.00 MERTHIE, Lorne-CAM SO 30 60 2.00 5. SLATER, Josh-LIP JR 30 58 1.936. FLORENCE, James-MER SR 31 54 1.74 7. HUBBARD, Tommy-ETSU JR 35 58 1.66 8. CHAMBERS, Reggie-FGCU SO 29 44 1.52 9. RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan-CAM SR 30 45 1.5010. CAMPBELL, Jordan-BEL JR 28 41 1.46

3-POINT FG PCT (Min. 1.0 made per game)## Player-Team Cl G 3FG FGA Pct 1. BURGASON, Jordan-LIP SO 29 96 219 .438 2. MERTHIE, Lorne-CAM SO 30 69 168 .411 3. CLARK, Ian-BEL FR 31 74 184 .4024. KUSNYER, E.J.-MER SR 33 107 274 .391 5. CAMPBELL, Jordan-BEL JR 28 47 123 .382 6. CHAVIS, Josh-UPST JR 29 53 140 .379 7. GRANBERRY, Jerron-UNF FR 31 49 130 .3778. SMITH, Jeff -MER JR 33 50 134 .373 9. SLATER, Josh-LIP JR 30 43 116 .37110. HANLEN, Drew-BEL SO 31 39 107 .364

3-POINT FG MADE## Player-Team Cl G 3FG Avg/G 1. BURGASON, Jordan-LIP SO 29 96 3.312. KUSNYER, E.J.-MER SR 33 107 3.24 3. SMITH,Ben-JU SR 33 81 2.45 4. CLARK, Ian-BEL FR 31 74 2.39 5. MERTHIE, Lorne-CAM SO 30 69 2.30 6. WOODS, Kurtis-KSU SO 33 75 2.27 7. TUBBS, Justin-ETSU JR 35 75 2.148. FLORENCE, James-MER SR 31 57 1.84 9. CHAVIS, Josh-UPST JR 29 53 1.8310. SMITH, A.J.-STET SR 28 51 1.82

BLOCKED SHOTS## Player-Team Cl G Blks Avg/G 1. SCHNEIDERS, Nick-UPST SR 29 88 3.03 2. GREEN, LaDaris-KSU FR 32 52 1.63 3. SAUEY, Matt-UNF SO 30 48 1.60 4. BROWN, Isiah-ETSU SO 34 49 1.445. MILLS, Brian-MER JR 33 40 1.21 6. POWELL,Glenn-JU FR 33 37 1.12 7. HARDY,Ayron-JU JR 33 32 0.97 8. HERAMB, Matt-KSU JR 32 31 0.97 9. MARKS, Kyle-FGCU SR 29 28 0.9710. HEDGEPETH, Mick-BEL SO 31 28 0.90

ASSIST/TURNOVER RATIO (Min. 3.0 assists/game)## Player-Team Cl G Asst Avg Turn Avg Ratio 1. HANLEN, Drew-BEL SO 31 108 3.5 47 1.5 2.30 2. HARTLEY, Junard-CAM JR 30 178 5.9 93 3.1 1.91 3. SMITH,Ben-JU SR 33 120 3.6 66 2.0 1.82 4. SLATER, Josh-LIP JR 30 155 5.2 87 2.9 1.78 5. HAUGABROOK, Brad-UNF JR 31 132 4.3 75 2.4 1.76 6. CHAVIS, Josh-UPST JR 29 90 3.1 55 1.9 1.647. FLORENCE, James-MER SR 31 142 4.6 116 3.7 1.22

8. CHAMBERS, Reggie-FGCU SO 29 111 3.8 94 3.2 1.189. SMITH, Jeff -MER JR 33 120 3.6 105 3.2 1.14

OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS## Player-Team Cl G No. Avg/G 1. EMERSON, Daniel-MER SR 32 127 3.97 2. BANKS, Anthony-FGCU FR 29 100 3.45 3. HODZIC, Adnan-LIP JR 30 103 3.43 4. HUBBARD, Tommy-ETSU JR 35 98 2.80 5. SCHNEIDERS, Nick-UPST SR 29 76 2.62 6. GREEN, LaDaris-KSU FR 32 82 2.56 7. DIAZ, Andy-UNF FR 31 79 2.55 8. GALVIN,Tevin-JU SO 33 81 2.45 9. COLBERT,Lehmon-JU SR 28 68 2.4310. RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan-CAM SR 30 72 2.40

DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS## Player-Team Cl G No. Avg/G1. EMERSON, Daniel-MER SR 32 258 8.06

2. RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan-CAM SR 30 170 5.67 3. HODZIC, Adnan-LIP JR 30 169 5.63 4. HUBBARD, Tommy-ETSU JR 35 188 5.37 5. GREEN, LaDaris-KSU FR 32 171 5.34 6. COLBERT,Lehmon-JU SR 28 123 4.39 7. UZOCHUKWU, Mezie-UPST JR 29 123 4.24 8. SCHNEIDERS, Nick-UPST SR 29 122 4.21 9. HEDGEPETH, Mick-BEL SO 31 127 4.1010. GRAHAM, Ridge-STET FR 29 114 3.93

MINUTES PLAYED## Player-Team Cl G Min Avg/G 1. SMITH,Ben-JU SR 33 1237 37.482. EMERSON, Daniel-MER SR 32 1090 34.06

3. CUMMINGS, Markeith-KSU FR 33 1123 34.03 4. HUBBARD, Tommy-ETSU JR 35 1172 33.495. SMITH, Jeff -MER JR 33 1099 33.306. FLORENCE, James-MER SR 31 1027 33.13

7. RODRIGUEZ, Jonathan-CAM SR 30 978 32.60 8. HODZIC, Adnan-LIP JR 30 970 32.33 9. SMITH, A.J.-STET SR 28 899 32.1110. WOODS, Kurtis-KSU SO 33 1035 31.36

INDIVIDUALS

Returning senior Jeff Smith ranked fi fth in the A-Sun for minutes played in 2009-10.

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2010 MEN’S NEWCOMERSBEARS HISTORY

INSIDE:-CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY-NABC SILVER ANNIVERSARY HONOREES-BEARS IN THE PROS-MU LEGEND SAM MITCHELL-RETIRED NUMBERS

Pictured: Senior guard Mark Hall


Basketball has a long-standing legacy at Mercer University. The fi rst edition of Mercer cagers hit the hardwood over 100 years ago in 1906-07 and tipped off what would be a successful history of championship teams.

The Mercer men’s basketball program has won in each conference that it has been a member of, dating back to the 1920s when the school was a member of the forerunner of the SEC, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (SIAA). The Bears claimed back-to-back-to-back SIAA championships in 1922, 1923 and 1924. Mercer posted an overall record of 17-7 in 1921-22 and closed out the campaign by winning fi ve of its last six contests to capture the SIAA title. The Bears defeated Centre, Kentucky, Chattanooga and Georgia Tech en route to taking the crown. North Carolina defeated Mercer, 40-26, in the NIT tournament. The following season the Bears were 16-10 and captured the 1924 title with a 22-6 record. Mercer topped Millsaps, Louisiana College, Mississippi College and Centre in the 1924 SIAA Tournament, claiming its third consecutive conference title.

In 1948, Mercer joined the Dixie Conference as one of nine charter members. The basketball program faced the likes of Florida State, Howard, Lambuth, Millsaps, Mississippi College, Oglethorpe, Stetson and Tampa during its stint in the conference. Mercer claimed its lone Dixie Conference championship in 1951 with a 16-9 overall record. Mercer would remain competitive throughout the next three decades but would wait three decades to experience championship success as a member of the Atlantic Sun.

The 1980-81 squad was led by Atlantic Sun “Player of the Year,” Benton Wade. The Bears fi nished the regular season third in the conference and were facing an uphill battle in the A-Sun tournament, held in Shreveport, La. Mercer proved to be up to the challenge downing Arkansas-Little Rock, Louisiana-Monroe and Houston Baptist in the championship game to capture the conference title and the school’s fi rst ever berth in the NCAA tournament. Mercer faced the Southwest Conference’s Arkansas Razorbacks in the fi rst round of the “Big Dance.” Despite a courageous eff ort by the lower-seeded Bears, the Razorbacks prevailed, 73-67.

The most recent chapter for Mercer championship success was written during the 2002-03 season. The Bears posted a 23-6 record, the best in school history, after fi nishing 6-23 the year before. The 17-game turnaround in one season was the largest in NCAA Division I history. Also, for the fi rst time in the school’s 24-year affi liation with the A-Sun, it was the fi rst regular season basketball title that Mercer had ever won. After going 5-2 in the fi rst seven conference games of the season, the Bears rattled off 11 consecutive wins to close the regular season. The strong fi nish gave Mercer a number one seed in the conference tournament, but the Bears lost a heart-breaker to UCF in the conference tournament semifi nals to end the season.

For the fi rst time in school history, Mercer was ranked in the mid-major Top 25. Head coach Mark Slonaker was honored with the Jim Phelan Award as the national “Coach of the Year” and was also named the Atlantic Sun “Coach of the Year.”

MERCER CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY1921-22

1922-23

1923-24

1950-51

2002-03

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NABC Silver Anniversary Teams

Two former Mercer basketball players have been named to the National Association of Basketball

Coaches Hilyard Silver Anniversary All-America team. The award is presented to former student-athletes

on the 25th anniversary of their senior year who have distinguished

themselves in their chosen career.

Dr. Donald Baxter, Mercer class of 1965, was selected to the 1990

NABC Silver Anniversary All-America team as well as the being named

to the NCAA Hilyard Silver Anniversary team. Baxter, who resides

in Houston, Texas, is one of the leading orthopedic foot and ankle

specialists in the country. Baxter joined Ricky Barry (Miami), Dick Van

Arsdale (Indiana), Fred Haskel (Davidson) and Toby Kendall (UConn).

Dr. David Jones, Mercer class of 1974, was chosen to the the 1999

team that was honored at the Final Four in St. Petersburg. Jones,

who lives in Atlanta, is considered one of America’s leading pediatric

cardiologists. Jones was honored along with Bill Walton (UCLA), Len

Elmore (Maryland), Jamaal Wilkes (UCLA) and Lon Kruger (Kansas

State).

NCAA HISTORY & NABC SILVER ANNIVERSARY

Mercer has had two of its men’s basketball teams

participate in the

NCAA Division I national tournament:

The 1980-81 squad (above)

and the 1984-85 team (right).

NCAA Results:March,1981 - Austin Regional

1st round: Arkansas 73, Mercer 67

March 15, 1985 - Atlanta Regional

1st round: Georgia Tech 65, Mercer 58

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PRO BEARS

Scott Emerson (1999-04)

After graduating as Mercer’s third all-time leading scorer, played fi ve professional seasons in Europe. He played with Limoges (France Pro B) and Team Euphony Bree in Belgium’s D-1 league.

Wesley Duke (1999-05)

Arguably one of the most popular

players in Mercer basketball his-

tory, had a promising NFL career

cut short by a knee injury. Duke is

Mercer’s all-time career blocked

shots leader (173), and led Mercer

with a 59.2 fi eld goal pct. in 2002-

03 and rebounding in 2003-04.

He signed as a free agent with the

NFL’s Denver Broncos in April 2005,

and was later signed to the team’s

active roster.

Justin Howard (1999-03)

Led the Bears in fi eld goal shoot-ing percentage in 2001-02 and ranks fourth in blocked shots for a season (49), played 2008-09 with Halcones UV in Mexico’s LNBP League and Guadalajara in 2009-10. Howard was previously with Fuerza Guinda of the CIBACOPA League. He was named Divisional MVP when he led Fuerza Guinda to the semifi nals of the CIBACOPA League championship in 2006.

Ledon Green (1992-96)

Finished his career tied for 19th on Mercer’s all-time scoring list, has played of professional basketball in Europe for well over a decade. Green played for Kaposvar SE in the Hungarian A Division. He was for-merly with MAFC-Ujbuda Budapest. Green earned second team All-Hun-garian League accolades following the 2004-05 campaign when he was with Budapest.

Andrew Brown (2003-06)

Played professional basketball in

Osnabrueck, Germany.

Hrvoje Pervan (2005-07)

Pervan, who had great face-up

skills and displayed an ability to

shoot the 3-pointer, played with

Germany’s Wuerzburg Baskets and

the Leopards of the British profes-

sional league.

Daniel Emerson (2008-10)

After earning recognition as the

state of Georgia’s college “Player of

the Year,” Emerson signed a profe-

sisonal contract to play for Optima

Gent in Belgium in 2010-11.

Calvin Henry (2006-09)

Played with the BBC Nitia in

Luxembourg in 2009-10 and was

signed by UBC Hanover in the

German professional league in

2010-11.

E.J. Kusnyer (2008-10)

Kusnyer - after ranking second in the nation for three-point fi eld goals made (107) in 2009-10 - was signed professionally by Rotterdam Challengers in Holland’s profes-sional league for 2010-11.

Clarence Baker (2001-03)

Played 2005 with New Jersey of

the USBL.

Reggie Elliott (1994-96)

Played 2009 with Pitesti.

Scott Farley (1991-93, 94-96)

Played 1997 with Vive Menorca.

Rodney Kirtz (1997-2001)

Played 2008 for Centerville of the

Southeastern Basketballl League.

Isaac Stallworth (1997-99)

Played 2005 with Georgia K of the

ABA.

Sidiki Straub (2008-09)

Played 2010 with Riet-Wedel.

Andrew Walker (2000-05)

Played 2007 with the Las Vegas

Aces of the ABA.

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James Florence (2006-10)

Mercer’s all-time scoring leader was drafted in the third round of the NBA Developmental League draft by the Reno Bighorns.


PRO BEARS

BEAR PAUSE

THE HAZARD OF DUKE:

Former Bear Wesley Duke (1999-05), was one of the program’s most athletically gifted individuals ever, making him a dangerous “weapon”

on the court (he’s MU’s 19th all-time scoring leader). Duke has two

noteworthy achievements about his post-MU basketball career. First, he is the only Mercer player to ever win

the annual Slam Dunk Contest (left). After he was done playing hoops, his physical skills

attracted the attention of NFL scouts and he was signed by the

Denver Broncos (right) and eventually advanced to the team’s

active roster as a tight end.

Leonard Hardin (1970-74)

His 683 career fi eld goals, which

ranked fourth all-time when he

graduated, was drafted by the

ABA’s Kentucky Colonels.

Andre Brown (1973-76)

Led the Bears in fi eld goal accuracy

for two consecutive seasons and

was drafted by the Boston Celtics.

Sam Mitchell (1981-85)

Graduated as Mercer’s all-time

leading scorer, played 13 seasons

in the NBA. Was the head coach

of the Toronto Raptors and was

named NBA Coach of the Year

following the 2006-07 season.

Currently, Mitchell is an assistant

coach with the New Jersey Nets.

Tony Gattis (1979-83)

Led the Bears in scoring for three

consecutive seasons and was

drafted by the Seattle Supersonics.

Earl Walker (1983-85)

Scored 597 points during the

1984-85 season and was drafted

by the Seattle Supersonics and

played in the CBA with the Sioux

City Skyforce.

Jerry Thruston (1974-77)

Scored 1,099 points in just three

seasons with the Bears and ranked

24th all-time. He was drafted by

the Golden State Warriors follow-

ing his stellar career at Mercer.

Billy Smith (1970-74)

Ranked ninth on the all-time scor-

ing list when he fi nished his MU

career and was drafted by the New

York Knicks.Dwayne Taylor (1987-89)

Played 1997 with AlbaComp.

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Oscar More(1988-90)

Played in the CBL with the Tri-City

Schinook.

Scott Bailey (1986-90)

Played in the Global Basketball

League’s Saginaw, Mich., fran-

chise.


Sam Mitchell starred for the Mercer University program from 1981-85. Arguably,

the greatest player in the history of Bears’ basketball, he is second on the

school’s career scoring list (fi nishing his collegiate career with 1,986 points) and

was the 1985 Atlantic Sun Conference “Player of the Year.”

He led Mercer to the 1985 A-Sun championship and a berth in NCAA tournament

against nationally-ranked Georgia Tech.

When he left Mercer, Mitchell was the Bears’ leader in the following categories:

scoring (career & season), fi eld goals made (career & season), most free throws

made (season), and free throws attempted (season) and still holds all but the

career scoring mark to this day.

At the 1985 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament pre-draft camp, he was tabbed

the most valuable player. Mitchell was drafted in the third round (54 overall) by

the Houston Rockets in the 1985 NBA Draft. He began his NBA career in 1989 as

a free agent with the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves, but before entering

the NBA, he paid his dues. Mitchell played three years in the Continental

Basketball Association where he helped the Rapid City (S.D.) Thrillers to a

championship and also in France’s top professional league for two seasons

(1987-89).

In 1989, he signed his fi rst NBA contract on the back of Billy McKinney,

Minnesota’s player personnel director, prior to a summer league game in San

Antonio. He played three seasons in Minnesota before being acquired by the

Indiana Pacers in September 1992. He returned to the Timberwolves as a free

MERCER LEGEND

agent in 1995 where he played an instrumental role in the on-and off -court

development of 18-year-old rookie Kevin Garnett, who became the fi rst player

in 20 years to be drafted directly out of high school.

Mitchell split his playing career between the Minnesota Timberwolves and

Indiana Pacers. He appeared in 994 regular season games and 59 postseason

contests, missing just 40 games to injury or illness throughout his career. He

posted averages of 8.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists. He ranks second

all-time in Timberwolves history behind only Kevin Garnett in games played

with 757 and second with 7,161 points, 1,773 free throws made, 2,664 fi eld

goals made, 3,030 rebounds and 449 steals.

Following his playing career, Mitchell went into coaching as an assistant under

George Karl for the Milwaukee Bucks, and Charlotte Bobcats before being

named the sixth head coach of the Toronto Raptors in 2005 (serving in that

capacity until 2008). Mitchell was the 2006-07 NBA “Coach of the Year” after

leading Toronto to its fi rst-ever Atlantic Division title and a franchise-record

tying 47 wins.

In 2010, Mitchell returned to the NBA when he joined new N.J. Nets head coach

Avery Johnson’s staff as an assistant coach. Mitchell’s addition to the Nets staff

elicited the following from ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard, who wrote

“The addition of Mitchell could also be a benefi t in free agency, as Mitchell has

a strong reputation among players. Mitchell coached Chris Bosh, one of this

summer’s most coveted free agents, in Toronto for more than four seasons, and

Bosh has credited him for much of his development.”

In 2010, Mitchell was inducted in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (located in

the city of Macon).

Mitchell was born September 2, 1963. He and his wife, Anita, have four

children: Morgann and Maya, and twins Rhagan and Rhana. He has been active

in numerous charitable eff orts through the years, particularly with the Special

Olympics.

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*Points: 37 vs. Philadelphia (2/03/91)

*Field Goals Made: 14 vs. Philadelphia

(2/03/91)

*Field Goals Attempted: 24 vs. Seattle

(11/12/89)

*Three Point Field Goals Made: 2, Two Times

*Three Point Field Goals Attempted: 4, Two

Times

*Free throws Made: 13, Two Times

*Free throws Attempted: 15 vs. Milwaukee

(2/01/98)

*Off ensive Rebounds: 8 vs. Houston

(12/10/96)

*Defensive Rebounds: 12 vs. Golden State

(12/27/91)

*Total Rebounds: 17 vs. Golden State

(12/27/91)

*Assists: 7, Two Times

*Steals: 6 vs. San Antonio (11/15/89)

*Blocks: 5 at Orlando (1/09/91)

*Scored his 8,000th career point against the

Denver Nuggets on 2/15/00.

*Played his 900th career game against Miami

Heat 3/9/01.

*Has appeared in 56 career NBA Playoff

games, averaging 4.6 ppg and 2.3 rpg in 14.6

mpg

*Recorded his 200th career blocked shot

against the Dallas Mavericks on 12/23/95

*Handed out his 1,000th career assist

1/01/01 vs. Houston Rockets

*Scored a career-high 37 points against the

Philadelphia 76ers on 2/3/91 and averaged a

career-best 14.6 ppg in 1990-91

*Averaged 17.0 ppg and 6.4 rpg in 55 career

CBA games

SAM MITCHELLMitchell’s NBA Career High Games

Mitchell’s NBA Career Highlights

BEAR PAUSE

Sam Mitchell will be honored by Mercer Univer-sity and the Bears’ men’s basketball program as a part of the team’s participation in the “Legends Classic” tournament on November 14, 26-28. One player from each of the participating schools was selected to be recognized for his impact upon that program’s history.

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Eric

Chambers (1983-85)

In Memorium

Eric Chambers, a two-time letterwinner, passed away in 1985 and his number was retired during the 1985-86 season.

The following poem was written by teammate Pete Geter in 1985:

God called you home at the twinkling of an eye there was no time to say goodbye.

A million times we have cried if loving you could have saved you, you never would have died.

Death is a heartache that no one can heal,Memories are something that no one can steal

Others may forget that your are gone, But we will remember no matter how long

13 Glenn

Wilkes (1946-50)

1,738 Career Points

- Made a school-record 470 free throws during career- Averaged 24.2 points per game in 1949-50- Named Team Captain in 1950- Named Mercer’s Most Outstanding Male Athlete in 1948- Drafted by the NBA Syracuse Nationals in 1950- Stetson Head Basketball Coach from 1957 to 1993- Holds Stetson all-time record wins with 552- Member of the Mercer Athletic Hall of Fame- Member of the Stetson Athletic Hall of Fame- Member of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame- Member of the Nike Athletic Hall of Fame

7 Tommy

Mixon (1951-55)

1,801 Career Points

- Scored a school-record 47 points vs. Millsaps (2/19/55)- Hit a school-record 21 free throws vs. Millsaps (2/19/55)- Averaged a school-record 25.7 points in 1954-55- Captain of the 1955 Mercer basketball and baseball teams- Named Mercer’s Most Outstanding Male Athlete for 1955- Drafted in the 7th round by the Ft. Wayne Pistons in 1955- Signed with world champion Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955- Member of the Mercer Athletic Hall of Fame- Member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame- Member of the Macon Sports Hall of Fame- Los Angeles Dodgers Scouting Supervisor, 1974-2000

42Sam

Mitchell (1981-85)

1,986 Career Points

- Graduated as Mercer’s all-time leading scorer- Averaged 21.0 and 25.0 fi nal two seasons- Career scoring average of 17.0 per game- 1985 A-Sun Player of the Year- Member of the Mercer Athletic Hall of Fame- 13-year NBA veteran- 2007 NBA Coach of the Year- Owns Mercer’s single season scoring record (774 points in 1985)- Hold Mercer records for fi eld goals made in a season (294; 1985) and career (768; 1981-1985)- Drafted in the third round (54th overall) of 1985 Draft by the Houston Rockets- Indiucted into Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2010

4 Scott

Emerson (1999-2004)

1,753 Career Points

- .522 fi eld goal percentage - 930 career rebounds- 95 career blocked shots - 37 percent career three-point fi eld goal shooting- As a freshman, led in scoring, rebounds and blocks. - Also led in rebounding as a sophomore and junior- All-A-Sun 1st Team in 2000-01 and 2002-03- All-A-Sun 2nd Team in 1999-2000- Five A-Sun “Player of the Week” awards- 2000 A-Sun All-Tournament Team- Twice a Collegeinsider.com Pre-Season All-American- Played fi ve professional seasons in Europe

RETIRED NUMBERS

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2010 MEN’S NEWCOMERSBEARS RECORDS

INSIDE:-RECORDS-ANNUAL LEADERS-VENUE RECORDS-OPPONENT SERIES RECORDS-SEASON-BY-SEASON SCORES-YEAR-BY-YEAR SUMMARY-COACHING RECORDS-ALL-TIME ROSTER

Pictured: Mercer’s all-ti me scoring leader James Florence (class of 2010)


1,000-POINT CLUB - Mercer’s All-Time Scoring LeadersNo. Name YEARS G PTS PER YR POINTS TOTAL AVG

1. James Florence 2006-10 119 539-531-666-550 2,286 19.2

2. Sam Mitchell 1982-85 112 192-461-559-774 1,986 17.7

3. Tommy Mixon 1952-55 105 269-395-571-566 1,801 17.2

4. Scott Emerson 2000-04 113 501-459-95-423-275 1,753 15.5

5. Glenn Wilkes 1947-50 95 228-390-487-633 1,738 18.3

6. Jud Roberts 1966-69 93 280-357-485-577 1,699 18.3

7. Tony Gattis 1980-83 110 206-469-389-551 1,615 14.7

8. Leonard Hardin 1971-74 93 373-374-370-438 1,555 16.7

9. Kenny Brown 1991-93 82 317-515-575 1,407 17.2

10. Billy Smith 1971-74 94 200-413-327-420 1,360 14.5

11. Stewart Reese 1976-79 94 88-362-427-471 1,348 14.3

12. Woodrow Richardson 1955-58 87 170-396-381-319 1,266 14.6

13. Aleem Muhammad 1999-03 116 156-158-498-449 1,261 10.9

14. Richard Reid 1951-54 109 149-381-373-343 1,246 11.4

15. Bruce Gordy 1969-72 98 345-369-220-293 1,227 12.5

16. Pete Geter 1984-87 115 179-140-409-478 1,206 10.5

17. Scott Bailey 1987-90 106 56-144-458-539 1,197 11.3

18. Robert Belloir 1967-69 68 310-352-493 1,155 17.0

19. Wesley Duke 2000-05 116 9-225-270-315-322 1,141 9.8

T20. Ledon Green 1993-96 105 87-239-251-545 1,122 10.7

T20. Jack Scott 1970-73 84 234-327-382-179 1,122 13.4

22. Chris Moore 1984-87 105 49-121-454-496 1,120 10.7

23. Kenny Daugherty 1977-80 105 178-257-338-345 1,118 10.6

24. Shaddean Aaron 2005-08 105 41-133-460-481 1,115 11.5

25. Jerry Thruston 1975-77 76 338-356-405 1,099 14.5

26. Bob Reeves 1962-66 82 64-248-466-319 1,097 13.4

27. Tony Bolds 1982-84 83 267-291-527 1,085 13.1

28. Steve Moody 1964-67 92 274-179-311-300 1,064 11.6

29. Will Emerson 2002-06 114 122-164-437-327 1,050 9.2

T30. Jim Hearn 1962-64 72 249-325-460 1,034 14.4

T30. Reggie Elliott 1994-96 56 378-656 1,034 18.5

32. Rodney Kirtz 1998-01 108 108-131-300-486 1,025 9.5

33. Donnie Veal 1958-61 84 35-177-416-395 1,023 12.2

34. Dartez Talbott 1979-81 82 238-411-365 1,014 12.4

Points Per Game Career1. Tommy Mixon 22.5 (105 games) 1951-55T2. Teko Wynder 20.5 (24 games) 1974-75T2. Norman Carter 20.5 (40 games) 1957-594. James Florence 19.2 (119 games) 2006-105. Glenn Wilkes 18.3 (95 games) 1946-506. Jud Roberts 18.3 (93 games) 1965-697. Reggie Elliott 18.1 (56 games) 1994-968. Sam Mitchell 17.7 (112 games) 1981-859. Kenny Brown 17.2 (82 games) 1990-9310. Robert Belloir 17.0 (68 games) 1966-69

Points Scored Season1. Sam Mitchell 774 1984-852. James Florence 666 2008-093. Reggie Elliott 656 1995-964. Earl Walker 597 1984-855. Jud Roberts 577 1968-696. Kenny Brown 575 1992-937. Tommy Mixon 566 1954-558. Chance Solomon 560 1994-959. Sam Mitchell 559 1983-8410. Shaun Thompson 556 1991-92

Points Per Game Season1. Tommy Mixon 25.7 1954-552. Sam Mitchell 25.0 1984-853. Glenn Wilkes 24.2 1949-504. Reggie Elliott 22.6 1995-965. Jud Roberts 22.2 1968-696. Kenny Brown 22.1 1992-937. Sam Mitchell 21.5 1983-848. Cary Moore 21.3 1955-569. Glenn Wilkes 21.2 1948-4910. Jud Roberts 21.1 1967-68

Scoring Average – Team Single Season1. 88.9 (21 games) 1972-732. 86.9 (24 games) 1973-743. 85.5 (26 games) 1971-724. 83.6 (27 games) 1978-795. 82.5 (22 games) 1955-566. 80.9 (26 games) 1974-757. 80.8 (24 games) 1964-658. 80.8 (26 games) 1968-699. 80.1 (28 games) 2004-05T10. 79.4 (24 games) 1956-57T10. 79.4 (26 games) 1949-50

Scoring Total – Team Single Season1. 2514 (33 games) 2009-102. 2417 (31 games) 1984-853. 2392 (32 games) 2008-094. 2285 (30 games) 2007-085. 2271 (29 games) 2002-036. 2262 (29 games) 1994-957. 2259 (33 games) 1999-008. 2257 (27 games) 1978-799. 2242 (28 games) 2004-0510. 2224 (26 games) 1971-72

MERCER RECORDSSCORING

James Florence (2006-10) hit this shot on Dec. 29, 2009 at Charlotte to become the Bears’ all-time scoring leader.

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Year-By-Year Leaders - Points ScoredYear Player Pts Avg1946-47 Tom Dykes 385 15.41947-48 Glenn Wilkes 390 18.61948-49 Glenn Wilkes 487 21.21949-50 Glenn Wilkes 633 24.31950-51 Lamar Clements 528 21.11951-52 Richard Reid 381 13.11952-53 Tommy Mixon 395 14.61953-54 Tommy Mixon 571 21.11954-55 Tommy Mixon 566 25.71955-56 Cary Moore 468 21.31956-57 Robert Graham 461 19.21957-58 Norman Carter 368 19.41958-59 Norman Carter 450 21.41959-60 Donnie Veal 416 18.11960-61 Donnie Veal 395 17.21961-62 Joe Dulick 372 15.51962-63 Jim Hearn 325 13.51963-64 Jim Hearn 460 19.21964-65 Bob Reeves 466 19.41965-66 Bob Reeves 319 13.91966-67 Jud Roberts 357 17.01967-68 Jud Roberts 485 21.11968-69 Jud Roberts 577 22.21969-70 Bruce Gordy 369 15.41970-71 Leonard Hardin 373 17.01971-72 Billy Smith 413 15.91972-73 Leonard Hardin 370 17.61973-74 Leonard Hardin 438 18.31974-75 Teko Wynder 491 20.51975-76 Steve Hendrickson 402 16.11976-77 Jerry Thruston 405 16.21977-78 Stewart Reese 427 15.81978-79 Stewart Reese 471 17.41979-80 Benton Wade 424 15.11980-81 Tony Gattis 469 16.21981-82 Tony Gattis 389 14.41982-83 Tony Gattis 551 20.41983-84 Sam Mitchell 559 21.51984-85 Sam Mitchell 774 25.01985-86 Chris Moore 454 16.21986-87 Chris Moore 496 17.71987-88 Ben Wilson 539 18.61988-89 Scott Bailey 458 16.41989-90 Scott Bailey 539 20.01990-91 Mike Smith 379 14.01991-92 Shaun Thompson 556 19.21992-93 Kenny Brown 575 22.11993-94 Will Tuttle 377 13.01994-95 Chance Solomon 560 19.31995-96 Reggie Elliott 636 21.91996-97 Bruce Simms 395 15.21997-98 Mark Johnson 344 13.21998-99 Earnest Brown 315 12.61999-00 Scott Emerson 501 15.22000-01 Rodney Kirtz 486 17.42001-02 Aleem Muhammad 498 17.22002-03 Aleem Muhammad 449 15.52003-04 Delmar Wilson 335 13.42004-05 Will Emerson 437 15.62005-06 Andrew Brown 435 15.52006-07 James Florence 539 19.32007-08 James Florence 531 19.02008-09 James Florence 667 20.82009-10 James Florence 550 17.7

Single Game RecordsTeamField Goals Made45 vs. Texas-Arlington 1978-79Field Goals Attempted91 vs. Southern Miss 1978-79Field Goal Percentage.700 vs. Southeastern La. 1980-81

IndividualField Goals Made16 Tony Gattis vs. Arkansas State 1980-81Field Goals Attempted28 James Florence vs. USC Upstate 2008-09

*since joining the Atlantic Sun Conference

Field Goals Made Season1. Sam Mitchell 294 1984-852. Earl Walker 256 1984-853. Jud Roberts 248 1968-694. Glenn Wilkes 241 1949-505. Shaun Thompson 238 1991-92T6. Tony Gattis 229 1982-83T6. James Florence 229 2006-078. Reggie Elliot 226 1995-969. Tony Bolds 222 1983-8410. Sam Mitchell 219 1983-84

Field Goals Attempted Season1. Lamar Clements 577 1950-512. Sam Mitchell 570 1984-853. Reggie Elliot 555 1995-964. James Florence 547 2008-095. Tommy Mixon 516 1954-556. James Florence 507 2007-087. Glenn Wilkes 505 1949-508. Jud Roberts 497 1968-699. Shaun Thompson 480 1991-9210. Teko Wynder 472 1974-75

Field Goal Percentage Season (min. 100 made)1. Mel Randell .632 1984-852. Travis Johnson .601 1981-823. Benton Wade .594 1980-814. Jeff Belmer .590 1994-955. Tony Gattis .583 1981-826. Benton Wade .580 1979-807. Tony Gattis .578 1980-818. Wesley Duke .573 1999-059. Scott Bailey .572 1988-8910. Brian Pfohl .566 2007-08

Field Goals Made Career1. Sam Mitchell 768 1981-852. James Florence 744 2006-103. Jud Roberts 694 1965-694. Glenn Wilkes 684 1946-505. Leonard Hardin 683 1970-746. Tony Gattis 677 1979-837. Tommy Mixon 676 1951-558. Scott Emerson 663 1999-049. Stewart Reese 547 1975-7910. Billy Smith 503 1970-74

Field Goals Attempted Career1. James Florence 1918 2006-102. Tommy Mixon 1596 1951-553. Leonard Hardin 1520 1970-744. Sam Mitchell 1500 1981-855. Glenn Wilkes 1470 1946-506. Jud Roberts 1423 1965-697. Scott Emerson 1271 1999-048. Richard Reid 1240 1950-549. Jack Scott 1239 1969-7310. Tony Gattis 1234 1979-83

Field Goal Percentage Career (min. 350 made)1. Benton Wade .587 1979-812. Tony Gattis .549 1979-833. Tony Bolds .548 1981-844. Wesley Duke .543 1999-055. Jerry Thurston .541 1974-776. Donnie Woods .532 1990-94T7. Scott Bailey .522 1986-89T7. Scott Emerson .522 1999-049. Sam Mitchell .512 1981-8510. Chris Moore .501 1983-87

Benton Wade is the all-time FG percentage leader. He led

the Bears in that category his junior and senior seasons.

MERCER RECORDSFIELD GOALS

The late Scott

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MERCER RECORDSYear-By-Year Leaders - Field Goal Pct.Year Player Pct FGM-FGA1954-55 James Hughes .461 53-1151955-56 Cary Moore .534 164-3071956-57 Robert Graham .445 195-4381957-58 Norman Carter .465 155-3331958-59 Norman Carter .440 186-4231959-60 Donnie Veal .470 175-3721960-61 Joe Dulick .538 78-1451961-62 Ray Hardman .506 134-2651962-63 Butch Clifton .442 117-2651963-64 Jim Hearn .440 194-4411964-65 Jack Manton .516 114-2211965-66 Jack Manton .484 103-2131966-67 Tom Mitchell .479 104-2171967-68 Jud Roberts .509 194-3811968-69 Jud Roberts .499 248-4971969-70 Jim Graham .464 111-2391970-71 Monnie Brabham .554 82-1481971-72 Monnie Brabham .466 62-1331972-73 Mike Green .519 68-1311973-74 Andre Brown .521 111-2131974-75 Andre Brown .533 96-1801975-76 Jerry Thruston .573 160-2791976-77 Jerry Thruston .545 163-2991977-78 Joe Everette .522 131-2511978-79 Robert Miles .552 160-2901979-80 Benton Wade .580 166-2861980-81 Benton Wade .594 180-3031981-82 Travis Johnson .601 119-1981982-83 Tony Bolds .563 117-2081983-84 Tony Bolds .565 222-3931984-85 Melvin Randall .632 148-2341985-86 Chris Moore .503 179-3561986-87 Chris Moore .527 203-3851987-88 Scott Bailey .526 51-971988-89 Scott Bailey .572 147-2571989-90 Scott Bailey .534 186-3481990-91 Mike Kennedy .474 55-1161991-92 Donny Woods .554 97-1751992-93 Donny Woods .613 84-1371993-94 Donny Woods .514 113-2201994-95 Jeff Belmer .590 118-2001995-96 Scott Farley .494 127-2571996-97 Mark Adamson .491 55-1121997-98 Mark Adamson .547 133-2431998-99 Terry Lawyer .557 68-1221999-00 Scott Emerson .522 194-3722000-01 Wesley Duke .494 79-1602001-02 Justin Howard .509 142-2792002-03 Wesley Duke .592 90-1522003-04 Bobby Hansen .549 56-1022004-05 Wesley Duke .573 106-1852005-06 Brian Pfohl .573 63-1102006-07 Brian Pfohl .574 74-1292007-08 Brian Pfohl .566 141-2492008-09 Calvin Henry .503 82-1632009-10 Brian Mills .587 98-167

Field Goals Made – Team Season1. 961 (31 games) 1984-852. 911 (26 games) 1971-723. 894 (24 games) 1973-744. 881 (27 games) 1978-795. 873 (30 games) 1980-816. 871 (26 games) 1974-757. 849 (26 games) 1968-69T8. 848 (28 games) 1979-80T8. 848 (29 games) 1951-5210. 838 (28 games) 1983-84

Field Goals Attempted - Team1. 2123 (26 games) 1971-722. 2007 (33 games) 1999-003. 1941 (24 games) 1973-744. 1912 (30 games) 2007-085. 1894 (32 games) 2008-096. 1893 (26 games) 1974-757. 1891 (21 games) 1972-738. 1871 (27 games) 1978-799. 1866 (33 games) 2009-1010. 1863 (26 games) 1968-69

Field Goal Percentage – Team Season1. .635 (741-1167) 1985-862. .524 (838-1598) 1983-843. .522 (961-1842) 1984-854. .504 (738-1463) 1981-825. .501 (873-1742) 1980-816. .500 (805-1610) 1982-837. .499 (848-1700) 1979-808. .496 (814-1642) 1975-769. .483 (735-1523) 1988-8910. .473 (729-1542) 1976-77

Single Game RecordsTeamFree Throws Made38 vs. Georgia State 1978-79Free Throws Attempted51 vs. Alcorn State 1983-84Free Throw Percentage.950 vs. Stetson 1981-82Free Throws Made (both teams)58 vs. Evansville 1979-8058 vs. VMI 2007-08Free Throws Attempted (both teams)76 vs. VMI 2007-08

Individual (since joining the Atlantic Sun Conf.)Free Throws Made18 Elston Harris vs. Georgia State 1985-86Free Throws Attempted21 Scott Bailey vs. Hardin Simmons 1988-89

Free Throws Made Season1. Sam Mitchell 186 1984-852. Tommy Mixon 176 1954-553. Scott Bailey 164 1988-894. Scott Bailey 161 1989-905. James Florence 158 2006-076. Daniel Emerson 155 2009-107. Reggie Elliot 150 1995-96T8 . Glenn Wilkes 148 1949-50T8. Tommy Mixon 148 1953-5410. James Florence 147 2009-10

Free Throws Attempted Season1. Sam Mitchell 248 1984-852. Scott Bailey 218 1988-893. Cary Moore 214 1955-564. Tommy Mixon 214 1954-555. Scott Bailey 213 1989-906. James Florence 212 2008-097. Daniel Emerson 210 2009-108. James Florence 203 2006-079. James Florence 197 2009-1010. Reggie Elliot 188 1995-96

Free Throw Percentage Season (min. 50 made)1. Morris Thompson .844 1981-822. Dartez Talbott .840 1980-813. Mark Johnson .836 1997-984. Robert Belloir .832 1968-695. Chris Hill .824 1999-006. Tommy Mixon .822 1954-557. Shaddean Aaron .820 2007-088. Terry Young .810 1993-949. Chance Solomon .806 1994-9510. Kenny Daugherty .805 1978-79

Free Throws Made Career 1. James Florence 556 2006-102. Glenn Wilkes 470 1946-503. Sam Mitchell 450 1981-854. Tommy Mixon 449 1951-555. Wesley Duke 382 1999-056. Scott Bailey 381 1986-897. Scott Emerson 349 1999-04

Robert Belloir, who played four years for the

Atlanta Braves, holds the fourth best season free

throw percentage at .832 (1969).

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MERCER RECORDSYear-By-Year Leaders - Free Throw Pct. (min. 40 attt.)

Year Player Pct. FTM-FTA

1946-47 Tom Dykes .623 71-114

1947-48 Glenn Wilkes .687 112-163

1948-49 Glenn Wilkes .694 109-157

1949-50 Glenn Cassell .814 57-70

1950-51 Lamar Clements .644 94-146

1951-52 Bobby Wilder .674 89-132

1952-53 Tommy Mixon .763 87-114

1953-54 Tommy Mixon .785 139-177

1954-55 Tommy Mixon .822 176-214

1955-56 Woodrow Richardson .689 104-151

1956-57 Roger Bolton .765 91-119

1957-58 Norman Carter .773 58-75

1958-59 Bill Finch .798 71-89

1959-60 Donnie Veal .776 66-85

1960-61 Joe Dulick .777 73-94

1961-62 Joe Dulick .748 98-131

1962-63 Butch Clifton .708 68-96

1963-64 Don Baxter .753 70-93

1964-65 Bob Reeves .732 82-112

1965-66 Steve Moody .733 55-75

1966-67 Jud Roberts .779 81-104

1967-68 Jud Roberts .740 97-131

1968-69 Robert Belloir .832 99-119

1969-70 Bruce Gordy .798 67-84

1970-71 Leonard Hardin .735 61-83

1971-72 Bruce Gordy .682 73-107

1972-73 Billy Smith .607 51-84

1973-74 Leonard Hardin .690 60-87

1974-75 Teko Wynder .713 77-108

1975-76 Steve Hendrickson .796 78-98

1976-77 Stewart Reese .782 68-87

1977-78 Kenny Daugherty .803 57-71

1978-79 Kenny Daughtery .805 66-82

1979-80 Dartez Talbott .792 99-125

1980-81 Dartez Talbott .840 89-106

1981-82 Morris Thompson .844 81-96

1982-83 Sam Mitchell .784 105-134

1983-84 Sam Mitchell .781 121-155

1984-85 Sam Mitchell .750 186-248

1985-86 Pete Geter .750 75-100

1986-87 Pete Geter .764 107-140

1987-88 Ben Wilson .691 123-178

1988-89 Scott Bailey .752 164-218

1989-90 Scott Bailey .756 161-213

1990-91 Scott Waller .739 51-69

1991-92 Kenny Brown .753 137-182

1992-93 Kenny Brown .770 124-161

1993-94 Terry Young .810 51-63

1994-95 Chance Solomon .806 129-160

1995-96 Reggie Elliott .798 150-188

1996-97 Bruce Simms .775 107-138

1997-98 Mark Johnson .836 51-61

1998-99 Earnest Brown .750 54-72

1999-00 Chris Hill .824 75-91

2000-01 Scott Emerson .800 100-125

2001-02 Aleem Muhammad .724 89-123

2002-03 Delmar Wilson .816 62-76

2003-04 Scott Emerson .765 52-68

2004-05 Wesley Duke .728 110-151

2005-06 Ross Alacqua .917 44-48

2006-07 Ross Alacqua .909 40-44

2007-08 Shaddean Aaron .820 91-111

2008-09 Michael Ellis .863 63-73

2009-10 Brian Mills .746 50-67

Dartez Talbot shot .840 from

the charity stripe in Mercer's 1981

championship season.

8. Kenny Brown 338 1990-939. Jud Roberts 311 1965-6910. Woodrow Richardson 300 1954-58

Free Throws Attempted Career1. James Florence 768 2006-102. Glenn Wilkes 641 1946-503. Sam Mitchell 590 1981-854. Tommy Mixon 575 1951-555. Wesley Duke 550 1999-056. Scott Bailey 522 1986-897. Scott Emerson 492 1999-048. Kenny Brown 451 1990-939. Bud Roberts 435 1965-6910. Richard Reid 427 1950-54

Free Throws Percentage Career (min. 175 made)1. Dartez Talbott .804 1978-812. Donnie Veal .787 1957-613. Tommy Mixon .781 1951-554. Kenny Daugherty .777 1977-805. Sam Mitchell .763 1981-856. Chris Moore .761 1983-877. Reggie Elliot .758 1994-968. Kenny Brown .749 1990-939. Stewart Reese .747 1975-7910. Shaddean Aaron .745 2004-08

Free Throws Made – Team Season1. 608 (26 games) 1949-502. 602 (28 games) 1953-543. 568 (33 games) 2009-104. 557 (27 games) 1952-535. 549 (25 games) 1950-516. 528 (32 games) 2008-097. 506 (24 games) 1956-57T8. 495 (27 games) 1978-79T8. 495 (31 games) 1984-8510. 493 (22 games) 1954-55

Free Throws Attempted – Team Season1. 1012 (26 games) 1949-502. 906 (28 games) 1953-543. 866 (25 games) 1950-514. 835 (27 games) 1952-535. 808 (33 games) 2009-106. 778 (21 games) 1947-487. 760 (23 games) 1948-498. 747 (25 games) 1946-479. 734 (32 games) 2008-0910. 730 (29 games) 1994-95

Free Throw Percentage – Team Season1. .722 (402-557) 1951-522. .719 (528-734) 2008-093. .717 (375-523) 1963-64T4. .715 (495-692) 1978-79T4. .715 (484-679) 2006-076. .713 (318-446) 1976-77T7. .710 (493-694) 1954-55T7. .710 (304-428) 1958-599. .704 (495-703) 1984-8510. .703 (568-808) 2009-10

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MERCER RECORDS3-Point Field Goals Made Season1. E.J. Kusnyer 107 2009-102. Reggie Titus 87 1988-893. E.J. Kusnyer 83 2008-094. James Odoms 76 2004-055. Reggie Titus 71 1987-88T6. James Florence 67 2007-08T6. Kenny Brown 67 1992-938. Chris Hill 66 1999-00T9. Chance Solomon 63 1994-95T9. James Florence 63 2008-09

3-Point Field Goals Attempted Season1. E.J. Kusnyer 274 2009-102. James Florence 242 2007-083. James Florence 226 2008-094. E.J. Kusnyer 213 2008-09T5. James Odoms 212 2004-05T5. Terry Young 212 1993-947. Mark Johnson 197 1997-988. Reggie Titus 193 1988-89T9. Chance Solomon 190 1994-95T9. Reggie Elliot 190 1995-96

3-Point Field Goal Percentage - Season1. James Odoms .488 2003-042. Reggie Titus .467 1987-883. Reggie Titus .451 1988-894. Josh Sagester .443 2000-015. Kenny Brown .438 1992-936. Ron Miller .408 1987-887. Dwayne Taylor .398 1988-898. E.J. Kusnyer .391 2009-10T9. Pete Geter .389 1986-87T9. Delmar Wilson .389 2003-04

3-Point Field Goals Made Career1. James Florence 242 2006-102. E.J. Kusnyer 190 2008-103. Reggie Titus 158 1987-894. Ross Alacqua 145 2002-075. James Odoms 135 2003-056. Aleem Muhammed 123 1998-037. Rodney Kirtz 121 1997-01T8. Korey McCray 113 1997-01T8. Kenny Brown 113 1990-9310. Jacob Skogen 105 2003-05

3-Point Field Goals Attempted Career1. James Florence 819 2006-102. E.J. Kusnyer 487 2008-103. Rodney Kirtz 443 1997-014. Ross Alacqua 407 2002-075. Aleem Muhammed 364 1998-03T6. Korey McCray 345 1997-01T6. Reggie Titus 345 1987-898. James Odoms 333 2003-059. Mark Johnson 330 1996-9810. Jacob Skogen 318 2003-05

3-Point Field Goals Percentage - Career1. Reggie Titus .458 1987-892. Josh Sagester .408 1999-013. James Odoms .405 2003-054. Kenny Brown .394 1990-935. E.J. Kusnyer .390 2008-106. Chris Hill .384 1999-017. Dwayne Taylor .383 1987-898. Ross Alacqua .373 2002-079. Scott Emerson .370 1999-0410. Will Tuttle .368 1993-95

3-Point Field Goals Made Team - Season1. 274 (33 games) 2009-102. 232 (32 games) 2008-09 T3. 227 (28 games) 2004-05T3. 227 (30 games) 2003-045. 205 (33 games) 1999-006. 195 (29 games) 2002-037. 181 (30 games) 2007-088. 172 (28 games) 2005-069. 171 (29 games) 1995-9610. 170 (26 games) 1997-98

3-Point Field Goals Attempted Team – Season1. 785 (33 games) 2009-102. 701 (32 games) 2008-093. 660 (28 games) 2004-054. 637 (33 games) 1999-005. 611 (30 games) 2003-046. 567 (30 games) 2007-087. 565 (29 games) 1995-968. 549 (30 games) 2006-079. 529 (26 games) 1997-9810. 523 (28 games) 2005-06

3-Point Field Goal Percentage Team – Season1. .420 (142-338) 1988-892. .401 (155-387) 1987-883. .379 (195-515) 2002-034. .372 (227-611) 2003-045. .365 (76-208) 1991-926. .364 (120-330) 1992-937. .349 (274-785) 2009-108. .345 (165-478) 2000-019. .344 (227-660) 2004-0510. .343 (110-321) 1990-91

Single Game Records - TeamMost Rebounds62 vs. VMI 2006-07

Individual (Since Joining the Atlantic Sun Conf.)Most Rebounds22 Calvin Henry vs. VMI 2006-0722 Scott Farley vs. Alabama 1995-96

Rebounds Season1. Daniel Emerson 385 2009-102. Scott Farley 349 1994-953. Daniel Emerson 343 2008-094. Steve Moody 317 1965-665. Jim Hearn 291 1962-636. Woodrow Richardson 284 1955-567. Steve Moody 283 1963-648. Scott Emerson 275 1999-009. Benton Wade 264 1980-8110. Woodrow Richardson 264 1956-57

Rebounds Per Game Season1. Steve Moody 13.8 (23 games) 1965-662. Woodrow Richardson 12.9 (22 games) 1955-563. Jim Hearn 12.1 (24 games) 1962-63T4. Daniel Emerson 12.0 (32 games) 2009-10T4. Scott Farley 12.0 (29 games) 1995-966. Steve Moody 11.8 (24 games) 1963-64T7. Billy Smith 11.5 (26 games) 1971-72T7. Woodrow Richardson 11.5 (23 games) 1956-57T9. Bill Naylor 11.0 (23 games) 1965-66T9. Billy Smith 11.0 (21 games) 1972-73

Team Rebounds Season*1. 1431 1971-722. 1357 1999-003. 1307 1995-964. 1301 1994-955. 1258 2008-096. 1255 1978-797. 1234 1993-948. 1231 1968-699. 1227 2009-1010. 1224 1968-69

During his career, E.J. Kusnyer knocked down 190

three-pointers in just two seasons. His 107 made in

2009-10 ranked second in the nation.

3-POINT SHOOTING

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MERCER RECORDSRebounds Career1. Steve Moody 1058 1963-672. Scott Emerson 930 1999-043. Scott Farley 765 1991-954. Tony Gattis 732 1979-835. Daniel Emerson 728 2008-105. Jim Hearn 704 1961-646. Donald Baxter 703 1961-657. Sam Mitchell 703 1981-858. Wesley Duke 687 1999-059. Chris Moore 648 1983-8710. Mark Adamson 613 1996-99

Rebounds Per Game Career1. Steve Moody 1058 1963-672. Scott Emerson 930 1999-043. Scott Farley 765 1991-954. Tony Gattis 732 1979-835. Daniel Emerson 728 2008-105. Jim Hearn 704 1961-646. Donald Baxter 703 1961-657. Sam Mitchell 703 1981-858. Wesley Duke 687 1999-059. Chris Moore 648 1983-8710. Mark Adamson 613 1996-99

Year-By-Year Leaders - ReboundsYear Player Reb Avg.1954-55 Bob Green 130 6.21955-56 Woodrow Richardson 284 12.91956-57 Woodrow Richardson 264 11.51957-58 Norman Carter 194 10.21958-59 Norman Carter 192 9.11959-60 Douglas Harris 172 7.51960-61 Frank Edwards 198 8.61961-62 Jim Hearn 193 8.01962-63 Jim Hearn 291 12.11963-64 Steve Moody 283 11.81964-65 Don Baxter 244 10.61965-66 Steve Moody 317 13.81966-67 Steve Moody 221 10.51967-68 Bill Naylor 218 9.51968-69 Marvin Bailey 229 8.81969-70 Monnie Brabham 169 7.01970-71 Leonard Hardin 186 8.51971-72 Billy Smith 300 11.51972-73 Billy Smith 231 11.01973-74 Billy Smith 263 11.01974-75 Jerry Thruston 244 9.41975-76 Leroy Turner 185 7.41976-77 Jerry Thruston 182 7.31977-78 Stanley Black 194 7.21978-79 Robert Miles 227 8.41979-80 Benton Wade 244 8.71980-81 Benton Wade 264 8.81981-82 Travis Johnson 169 6.31982-83 Darryl Burton 217 7.81983-84 Tony Bolds 204 7.31984-85 Sam Mitchell 255 8.21985-86 Chris Moore 250 8.91986-87 Chris Moore 244 8.71987-88 Ben Wilson 216 7.41988-89 Scott Bailey 206 7.41989-90 Scott Bailey 258 9.61990-91 Donny Woods 144 5.31991-92 Shaun Thompson 188 6.51992-93 Shaun Thompson 152 5.6

1993-94 Donny Woods 184 6.31994-95 Scott Farley 236 8.11995-96 Scott Farley 349 12.01996-97 Ryan Robinson 178 7.11997-98 Mark Adamson 238 9.51998-99 Mark Adamson 219 8.81999-00 Scott Emerson 275 8.32000-01 Scott Emerson 211 7.52001-02 Justin Howard 244 8.42002-03 Scott Emerson 255 9.12003-04 Wesley Duke 188 6.32004-05 Will Emerson 210 7.52005-06 Will Emerson 190 6.82006-07 Shaddean Aaron 177 6.12007-08 Calvin Henry 232 7.72008-09 Daniel Emerson 343 10.72009-10 Daniel Emerson 385 12.0

Blocked Shots - Season1. Scott Farley 72 1995-962. Wesley Duke 65 2002-033. Scott Farley 59 1994-95T4. Calvin Henry 58 2007-08T4. Calvin Henry 58 2008-096. Justin Howard 49 2001-027. Chris Moore 44 1986-878. Wesley Duke 41 2003-049. Brian Mills 40 2009-10T10. Calvin Henry 38 2006-07T10. Scott Emerson 38 1999-00T10. Donny Woods 38 1993-94

Blocked Shot Average Season (min. 20 games)1. Calvin Henry 2.6 (22 games) 2008-092. Scott Farley 2.5 (29 games) 1995-963. Wesley Duke 2.2 (29 games) 2002-034. Scott Farley 2.0 (29 games) 1994-955. Calvin Henry 1.9 (30 games) 2007-086. Justin Howard 1.7 (29 games) 2001-02

7. Chris Moore 1.6 (28 games) 1986-87T8. Wesley Duke 1.4 (30 games) 2003-04T8. Wesley Duke 1.4 (28 games) 2004-05

Blocked Shots – Team Season1. 165 2007-082. 160 1994-953. 138 2006-07T4. 127 1995-96T4. 127 2002-036. 118 1992-937. 114 2000-018. 105 2008-099. 103 1993-9410. 98 2003-04

Blocked Shots Average – Team Season1. 5.8 (32 games) 2008-09T2. 5.5 (30 games) 2007-08T2. 5.5 (29 games) 1994-954. 4.6 (30 games) 2006-07T5. 4.4 (29 games) 2002-03T5. 4.4 (29 games) 1995-96T5. 4.4 (27 games) 1992-938. 4.1 (28 games) 2000-019. 3.6 (29 games) 1993-9410. 3.3 (29 games) 2001-02

Blocked Shots Career1. Wesley Duke 173 1999-052. Scott Farley 162 1991-93,94-963. Calvin Henry 154 2006-094. Justin Howard 101 1999-035. Scott Emerson 95 1999-046. Donny Woods 93 1990-947. Brian Mills 83 2007-108. Chris Moore 79 1983-879. Sam Dolan 70 2004-0810. Shaddean Aaron 67 2004-08

Blocked Shot Average Career (min. 50 games)1. Calvin Henry 2.3 (66 games) 2006-09T2. Wesley Duke 1.5 (88 games) 1999-01,02-04T2. Scott Farley 1.5 (110 games) 1991-93,94-964. Mark Adamson 1.1 (50 games) 1997-99T5. Brian Mills 0.9 (95 games) 2007-10T5. Justin Howard 0.9 (108 games) 1999-03T7. Scott Emerson 0.8 (113 games) 1999-04T7. Donny Woods 0.8 (112 games) 1990-94T9. Jeff Belmer 0.8 (52 games) 1993-95T9. Chris Moore 0.8 (105 games) 1983-87

In 1988, an undersized Ben Wilson snatched down

216 rebounds, 7.4 per game, to lead the Bears.

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MERCER RECORDSYear-By-Year Leaders - Blocked ShotsYear Player Blocks Avg.1985-86 Chris Moore 35 1.31986-87 Chris Moore 44 1.61987-88 Eric Jackson 10 0.41988-89 Eric Jackson 17 0.61989-90 Brian Dranzik 16 0.61990-91 Kenny Brown 19 0.71991-92 Donny Woods 20 0.71992-93 Scott Farley 28 1.01993-94 Donny Woods 38 1.31994-95 Scott Farley 59 2.01995-96 Scott Farley 72 2.51996-97 Mark Adamson 19 0.81997-98 Mark Adamson 23 0.91998-99 Mark Adamson 30 1.21999-00 Scott Emerson 38 1.22000-01 Wesley Duke 26 0.92001-02 Justin Howard 49 1.72002-03 Wesley Duke 65 2.22003-04 Wesley Duke 41 1.42004-05 Wesley Duke 40 1.42005-06 Sam Dolan 26 1.12006-07 Calvin Henry 38 2.72007-08 Calvin Henry 58 1.92008-09 Calvin Henry 58 2.62009-10 Brian Mills 40

Assists Season1. Damitrius Coleman 224 2004-052. Elston Harris 197 1984-853. Everett Callaway 196 1986-874. Clarence Baker 157 2002-035. Elston Harris 156 1985-866. Keith Czapla 152 1984-857. James Florence 142 2009-108. Reggie Elliott 126 1995-969. Jeff Smith 120 2009-1010. James Florence 119 2008-09

Assists Per Game1. Damitrius Coleman 8.0 (28 games) 2004-052. Everett Callaway 7.3 (27 games) 1986-873. Elston Harris 6.4 (31 games) 1984-85T4. Clarence Baker 5.4 (29 games) 2002-03T4. Elston Harris 5.4 (29 games) 1985-866. Keith Czapla 5.1 (30 games) 1984-857. James Florence 4.6 (31 games) 2009-108. Reggie Elliott 4.3 (29 games) 1995-969. Elston Harris 4.2 (28 games) 1983-8410. Keith Czapla 3.8 (28 games) 1983-84

Assists – Team Season1. 635 1984-852. 494 1986-873. 492 2002-034. 484 1983-845. 481 1991-926. 477 2004-057. 473 1985-868. 446 2009-109. 433 1995-9610. 422 1999-00

Assists Average – Team Season1. 20.5 (31 games) 1984-852. 17.6 (28 games) 1986-873. 17.3 (28 games) 1983-84T4. 17.0 (28 games) 2004-05T4. 17.0 (29 games) 2002-03T6. 16.6 (29 games) 1991-927. 16.3 (29 games) 1985-868. 15.4 (27 games) 1992-93T9. 15.0 (33 games) 2009-10T9. 15.0 (28 games) 1988-89

Assists - Career1. Elston Harris 470 1982-862. James Florence 436 2006-103. Korey McCray 344 1997-014. Everett Callaway 266 1985-875. Pete Geter 262 1983-876. Keith Czapla 257 1983-857. Clarence Baker 239 2001-038. Damitrius Coleman 224 2004-05T9. Donny Woods 209 1990-94T9. Kenny Brown 209 1990-93

Assists Per Game Career1. Damitrius Coleman 8.0 (28 games) 2004-052. Everett Callaway 4.8 (55 games) 1985-873. Keith Czapla 4.4 (58 games) 1983-854. Clarence Baker 4.2 (57 games) 2001-035. Elston Harris 4.1 (115 games) 1982-866. James Florence 3.7 (119 games) 2006-107. Reggie Elliott 3.5 (56 games) 1994-968. Chris Phillips 3.2 (57 games) 1987-89T9. Korey McCray 3.1 (112 games) 1997-01T9. Mike Smith 3.1 (55 games) 1990-92

Year-By-Year Leaders - AssistsYear Player Assists Avg.1954-55 John Hughes 38 1.71955-56 Cary Moore 40 1.81956-57 Melvin Kinslow 44 1.81965-66 Jack Manton 49 2.11983-84 Elston Harris 117 4.21984-85 Elston Harris 197 6.41985-86 Elston Harris 156 5.41986-87 Everett Callaway 196 7.31987-88 Chris Phillips 80 2.81988-89 Chris Phillips 104 3.71989-90 Flo Davis 97 3.61990-91 Mike Smith 88 3.31991-92 Kenny Brown 92 3.21992-93 Kenny Brown t74 2.81992-93 Shaun Thompson t74 2.71993-94 Will Tuttle 77 2.71994-95 Reggie Elliott 69 2.61995-96 Reggie Elliott 126 4.31996-97 Bruce Simms 80 3.11997-98 Korey McCray 75 2.91998-99 Korey McCray 74 3.01999-00 Korey McCray 92 2.82000-01 Korey McCray 103 3.72001-02 Clarence Baker 82 2.92002-03 Clarence Baker 157 5.42003-04 Tyler McCurry 55 2.22004-05 Damitrius Coleman 224 8.02005-06 Andrew Brown 57 2.02006-07 James Florence 91 3.32007-08 James Florence 84 3.02008-09 James Florence 119 3.72009-10 James Florence 142 4.6

Calvin Henry (#15) blocked 154 shots in 66

career games with the Bears...an average of 2.3

blocks per game played in the Orange & Black.

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MERCER RECORDSSteals - Season1. Damitrius Coleman 80 2004-052. James Florence 72 2008-093. Elston Harris 68 1985-864. Reggie Elliott 62 1994-95T5. Kenny Brown 57 1991-92T5. Reggie Elliott 57 1995-96T7. Eric Jackson 56 1988-89T7. Kenny Brown 56 1992-939. James Florence 54 2009-1010. James Florence 49 2007-08

Steals Average - Season (min. 20 games played)1. Damitrius Coleman 2.8 (28 games) 2004-05T2. Elston Harris 2.3 (29 games) 1985-86T2. Reggie Elliott 2.3 (27 games) 1994-95T4. Kenny Brown 2.2 (26 games) 1992-93T4. James Florence 2.2 (32 games) 2008-09T6. Eric Jackson 2.0 (28 games) 1988-89T6. Reggie Elliott 2.0 (29 games) 1995-96T6. Kenny Brown 2.0 (29 games) 1991-929. James Florence 1.8 (28 games) 2007-0810. James Florence 1.7 (31 games) 2009-10

Steals – Team Season1. 265 2004-052. 254 1999-003. 233 1985-864. 223 1992-935. 214 1991-926. 199 2009-107. 195 2007-088. 194 2006-079. 193 1998-9910. 192 1994-95

STEALS Steals Average – Team Season1. 9.5 (28 games) 2004-052. 8.3 (27 games) 1992-933. 8.0 (29 games) 1985-864. 7.7 (33 games) 1999-00T5. 7.4 (26 games) 1998-99T5. 7.4 (29 games) 1991-927. 7.0 (26 games) 1997-988. 6.6 (29 games) 1994-95T9. 6.5 (30 games) 2007-08T9. 6.5 (30 games) 2006-07T9. 6.5 (29 games) 2002-03T9. 6.5 (29 games) 1995-96

Steals - Career1. James Florence 168 2006-102. Kenny Brown 147 1990-933. Rodney Kirtz 134 1997-014. Reggie Elliott 119 1994-965. Aleem Muhammad 107 1998-03T6. Donny Woods 105 1990-94T6. Yauun Pounds 105 1990-938. Korey McCray 103 1997-019. Wesley Duke 104 1999-0510. Shaddean Aaron 97 2004-08

Steals Average - Career (min. 50 games played)1. Reggie Elliott 2.1 (56 games) 1994-962. James Florence 1.9 (119 games) 2006-103. Kenny Brown 1.8 (82 games) 1990-934. Yauun Pounds 1.4 (77 games) 1990-93T5. Rodney Kirtz 1.2 (108 games) 1997-01T5. Delmar Wilson 1.2 (53 games) 2002-04T5. Clarence Baker 1.2 (57 games) 2001-03

Year-By-Year Leaders - StealsYear Player Steals Avg.1985-86 Elston Harris 68 2.31986-87 Everett Callaway 28 1.01987-88 Reggie Titus 32 1.11988-89 Eric Jackson 56 2.01989-90 Flo Davis 42 1.61990-91 Mike Smith 37 1.41991-92 Kenny Brown 57 2.01992-93 Kenny Brown 56 2.21993-94 Will Tuttle 41 1.41994-95 Reggie Elliott 62 2.31995-96 Reggie Elliott 57 2.01996-97 Bruce Simms 49 1.91997-98 Mark Johnson 37 1.41998-99 Earnest Brown 29 1.21999-00 Rodney Kirtz 46 1.42000-01 Rodney Kirtz 44 1.62001-02 Aleem Muhammad 37 1.32002-03 Clarence Baker 43 1.52003-04 Delmar Wilson 38 1.52004-05 Damitrius Coleman 80 2.82005-06 Montavious Waters 28 1.62006-07 James Florence 47 1.72007-08 James Florence 49 1.82008-09 James Florence 72 2.22009-10 James Florence 54 1.7

(Top) In 1977, Mercer hosted the University of

Florida at the Macon Coliseum.

(Right) 1975 promotional picture with the

Shirner’s bear.

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Team – GameCategory Mark Opponent YearMost points scored 112 Presbyterian 1978-79Most points in one half 70 Hardin-Simmons 1986-87Most points combined 212 Hardin-Simmons 1986-87Most points by opponent 126 Duke 1997-98Most fi eld goals made 45 Texas-Arlington 1978-79Most fi eld goals attempted 91 Southern Mississippi 1978-79Highest fi eld goal percentage .700 Southeastern Louisiana 1980-81Most free throws made 38 Georgia State 1978-79Most free throws attempted 51 Alcorn State 1983-84Most free throws made (both teams) 58 Evansville 1979-80 58 VMI 2007-08Most free throws attempted (both teams) 76 VMI 2007-08Best free throw percentage .950 Stetson 1981-82Most rebounds 62 VMI 2006-07Most personal fouls 31 VMI 2006-07 31 Middle Tennessee 1978-79 31 Campbell 2008-09

Individual Season Individual CareerCategory Mark Player Season Mark Player SeasonsMost points 774 Sam Mitchell 1984-85 2,286 James Florence 2006-10Most FG made 294 Sam Mitchell 1984-85 768 Sam Mitchell 1981-85Most FG attempted 570 Sam Mitchell 1984-85 1,918 James Florence 2006-10Scoring average 25.0 Sam Mitchell 1984-85 19.2 James Florence 2006-10Highest FG pct. .601 Travis Johnson 1981-82 .587 Benton Wade 1979-81Most FT made 186 Sam Mitchell 1984-85 556 James Florence 2006-10Most FT attempted 248 Sam Mitchell 1984-85 768 James Florence 2006-10Highest FT pct. .824 Chris Hill 1999-00 .804 Dartez Talbot 1978-81Most consec. FT 34 Dartez Talbot 1980-81Most rebounds 349 Scott Farley 1995-96 930 Scott Emerson 1999-04Rebounding avg. 12.0 Scott Farley 1995-96 11.3 Daniel Emerson 2008-10Most assists 224 Damitrius Coleman 2004-05 470 Elston Harris 1982-86Most 3-FG made 87 Reggie Titus 1993-94 242 James Florence 2006-10Most 3-FG attempted 242 James Florence 2007-08 819 James Florence 2006-10Most blocked shots 72 Scott Farley 1995-96 173 Wesley Duke 1999-05

*Mercer is the lone remaining charter member of the Atlantic Sun conference which was founded in 1978.

Team – SeasonCategory Mark YearBest record 23-6 2002-03Most wins 23 2002-03Most losses 25 1990-91Most consecutive wins 12 2002-03Most consecutive losses 17 1996-97Most consecutive home wins 10 1979-80 10 1980-81Most points 2514 2009-10Highest point average 83.6 1978-79Most fi eld goals made 961 1984-85Most fi eld goals attempted 1912 2007-08Highest fi eld goal percentage .524 1983-84Most free throws made 568 2009-10Most free throws attempted 808 2009-10Best free throw percentage .719 2008-09Most rebounds 1357 1999-00Best rebound average 43.9 1979-80Most personal fouls 635 1990-91

Mercer Records Since Joining the A-SunMERCER RECORDS

BEAR PAUSE

Mercer’s James Florence (above) is the only player in A-Sun Conference history to score 500 points in each of his four seasons in the league.

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UNIVERSITY CENTER RECORDSIndividual RecordsMost points .....................39, James Florence vs. Jacksonville, 2/16/07 Field goals made ...................................13, Boomer Herndon, Belmont, 2/02/06

13, James Florence vs. Stetson, 1/18/09 13, James Florence vs. Lipscomb 2/20/09

Field goals attempted .......................... 26, James Florence vs. Stetson, 2/16/08Field goal percentage (8 made) ............... 889, Brian Pfohl vs. VMI, 2/25/05,(8-of-9)3-point fi eld goals made ......................... 8, EJ Kusnyer vs. Piedmont, 12/10/09

8, Jordan Burgason, Lipscomb, 12/3/098, James Odoms vs. Fla. Atlantic, 1/03/05

8, Jacob Hazouri, Troy, 1/31/05 3-point fi eld goals attempted .............. 16, James Florence vs. Stetson, 2/16/083-point FG percentage (6 made) ............... .875, Jeff Smith vs. Stetson, 1/30/10 Free throws made .......................15, Mark Hall vs. Loyola Marymount, 11/24/07 Free throws attempted ...................... 18, Wesley Duke vs. Fla. Atlantic, 1/03/05 F-T percentage (6 made) .............. 1.000, Justin Hare, Belmont, 2/03/07, (10-10)

1.000, James Florence vs. UNF, 2/9/09, (10-10)Most rebounds .................. 19, Daniel Emerson vs. Piedmont College, 11/14/08Most assists ........................... 14, Damitrius Coleman vs. Jacksonville, 2/27/05 Most steals .......................... 7, Damitrius Coleman vs. Savannah State, 2/08/05

7, Jarett Mathis, Albany State, 11/20/047, Andre Morgan, Kennesaw St., 12/02/06

Most blocked shots ....................................... 9, Calvin Henry vs. FGCU, 1/16/09

Mercer Individual RecordsMost points .................................. 39, James Florence vs. Jacksonville, 2/16/07Field goals made ................................. 13, James Florence vs. Stetson, 1/18/09

13, James Florence vs. Lipscomb 2/20/09Field goals attempted .......................... 26, James Florence vs. Stetson, 2/16/08 Field goal percentage (8 made) ........................ .889, Brian Pfohl vs. VMI, 2/25/05, (8-9)3-point fi eld goals made ......................... 8, EJ Kusnyer vs. Piedmont, 12/10/093-point fi eld goals attempted ...............................16, James Florence vs. Stetson, 2/16/083-point FG percentage (6 made) ....................... .875, Jeff Smith vs. Stetson, 1/30/10 Free throws made .......................15, Mark Hall vs. Loyola Marymount, 11/24/07 Free throws attempted ...................... 18, Wesley Duke vs. Fla. Atlantic, 1/03/05Free throw percentage (6 made) ..............................1.000, James Florence vs. UNF, 2/9/09, (10-10)Most rebounds ...................... 19, Daniel Emerson vs. Piedmont College, 11/14/08Most assists ........................... 14, Damitrius Coleman vs. Jacksonville, 2/27/05Most steals .......................... 7, Damitrius Coleman vs. Savannah State, 2/08/05Most blocked shots ....................................... 9, Calvin Henry vs. FGCU, 1/16/09

Team RecordsMost points ...............................................Mercer, 110, vs. Fisk, 11/18/09Margin of victory .........................................Mercer, 55, vs. Fisk, 11/18/09Field goals made .......................................... 42, Florida Atlantic, 1/03/05Field goals attempted ..................................... 88, Ga. Southern, 11/29/04Field goal percentage (20 made) ................................ 593, FSU, 11/21/093-point fi eld goals made ................................................. 22, Troy, 1/31/053-point fi eld goals attempted .......................................... 46, Troy, 1/31/05 3-point FG percentage (10 made)....................Mercer, .667, vs. Campbell, 2/25/06 (10-15)Free throws made .............. Mercer, 35, vs. Loyola Marymount, 11/24/07Free throws attempted ............ Mercer, 46, vs. Loyola Marymount, 11/24/07

Mercer, 46, vs. Campbell, 2/02/09Free throw percentage (10 made) .............................917, Kennesaw State, 1/19/06 (11-12)

.917, Savannah State, 1/24/07 (11-12)Most rebounds ...........................Mercer, 58, vs. Florida Atlantic, 1/03/05Most assists ............................................................26, Alabama, 11/13/07Most steals ...............................Mercer, 20, vs. Savannah State; 2/08/05Most blocked shots ....................................................... 13, FSU, 11/21/09

Mercer Team BestsMost points .............................................................110, vs. Fisk, 11/18/09Field goals made ....................................................... .38, vs. VMI, 1/02/08

38, vs. Savannah State, 2/08/05Field goals attempted ................................... 83, vs. Fla. Atlantic, 1/03/05Field goal percentage (20 made) ...............574, vs. Troy, 1/30/04, (35-61)3-point fi eld goals made ..................................... 14, vs. Stetson, 1/30/103-point fi eld goals attempted .......................... 31, vs. Lipscomb, 12/3/093-point FG percentage (10 made). ..............667, vs. Campbell, 2/25/06, (10-15)Free throws made ............................35, vs. Loyola Marymount, 11/24/07Free throws attempted ....................46, vs. Loyola Marymount, 11/24/07 Free throw percentage (10 made) ................ 824, vs. JU, 2/16/07 (26-29)Most rebounds .....................................58, (Twice), MR vs. Fisk, 11/18/09Most assists ................................................................ 25, vs. VMI, 1/02/08Most steals ..............................................20, vs. Savannah State, 2/08/05Most blocked shots ................................................ 12, vs. FGCU, 1/16/09

Top Opponent Scoring Games31 J. Hare (Bel) 1/28/0831 J.Burgason (LU) 12/3/0929 R. Williams (VMI) 1/02/0829 M. Bell (FAU) 1/03/0529 S. Cooley (ETSU) 1/9/1028 R. Hendrix (Ala.) 11/13/0728 B. Dixon (Troy) 1/31/0528 B. Smith (JU) 2/16/0727 B. Herndon (Bel) 2/02/0827 G. Lawal (GT) 11/22/0827 G. Blair (Stet) 1/18/09

Top Opponent Rebounding Games18 S. Stegall (KSU) 2/29/0817 L. Graham (GSU) 11/27/0615 S. Stegall (KSU) 12/02/0615 M. Bell (FAU) 1/03/0515 S. Reddick (SSU) 2/08/0514 C. Singleton (FSU) 11/21/0914 R. Hendrix (Ala.) 11/13/0713 M. Bell (FAU) 2/19/0413 J. Francois (GSU) 11/29/0413 B. Herndon (Bel) 2/02/06

Top Mercer Scoring Performances39 James Florence 2/16/0734 James Florence 2/20/0934 Jacob Skogen 11/29/0433 James Florence 2/16/0833 James Florence 1/15/0732 James Florence 12/3/0932 James Florence 1/18/0930 James Florence 2/22/0930 Shaddean Aaron 1/02/0830 Mark Hall 11/24/0730 Jacob Skogen 1/31/0530 James Odoms 1/03/05

Top Mercer Rebounding Games19 Daniel Emerson 11/14/0818 Daniel Emerson 2/18/1016 Daniel Emerson 1/27/1016 Calvin Henry 1/10/0816 Daniel Emerson 11/18/0915 Daniel Emerson 1/16/0915 Daniel Emerson 1/29/0915 Sam Dolan 11/18/0615 Daniel Emerson 2/1/1015 Daniel Emerson 2/8/1014 Brian Mills 1/30/1014 D. Coleman 2/27/0514 Wesley Duke 1/13/0514 Daniel Emerson 2/09/0914 Daniel Emerson 12/5/09

Top UC Attendance Marks:1. 3,304...............vs. Georgia Tech ............. 11/22/082. 3,280...................vs. Alabama ................. 11/13/073t. 3,200 ............vs. East Tennessee ...............3/6/103t. 3,200 .............. vs. Florida State ............. 11/21/094. 3,098..................vs. Lipscomb..................2/20/095. 3,057................... vs. Stetson ...................1/30/046. 2,856............ vs. Kennesaw State ............1/27/107. 2,850.............. vs. Georgia State ..............1/27/048. 2,745.............. vs. Georgia State ..............1/28/059. 2,645............ vs. Georgia Southern .......... 11/29/0410. 2,643 .............. vs. Jacksonville ...............2/20/10

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Abraham Baldwin .......................1-0Alabama .........................................2-6Alabama State .............................1-1Albany State .................................1-0Alcorn State ..................................1-0Appalachian State ......................3-0Arizona State ................................0-1Arkansas ........................................0-4Arkansas State .............................4-2Arkansas-Little Rock ............... 7-18Armstrong State ..........................1-0Auburn ........................................ 16-8Augusta College....................... 13-5Ball State ........................................0-2Baylor ..............................................2-1Belmont ............................. 5-15

Belmont Abbey ...........................2-3Bethune-Cookman ....................5-0Birmingham-Southern .............7-7Boston College ............................0-1Brewton Parker ............................1-1Bryant .............................................1-0Bucknell .........................................1-0Butler...............................................2-1Campbell ......................... 14-12

Carson-Newman .........................1-4Catawba .........................................0-2Central Connecticut ..................1-0Central Florida ........................13-17Central Wesleyan ........................1-0Centre .............................................5-0Centenary .................................19-21Charleston Southern .................8-1Chicago State ...............................1-0Christian Brothers .......................0-1Citadel ............................................8-4Clemson .........................................4-5Coastal Carolina ..........................1-1College of Charleston ...............9-8Colorado ........................................0-2Columbia .......................................1-0Cornell ............................................0-1Covenant .......................................2-0Culver-Stockton ..........................1-0

Davidson ........................................0-1Dayton ............................................0-1Delaware ........................................2-0Delta State.....................................1-0Drake ...............................................0-1Duke ................................................0-2East Carolina .................................2-2East Tennessee St. ............... 2-9

Elon ..................................................2-0Emory..............................................1-0Erskine ............................................0-1Evansville .......................................2-2Fisk ...................................................1-0Flagler .............................................1-0Florida .............................................7-6Florida Atlantic .......................10-10Florida A&M ..................................1-1Florida Gulf Coast ............... 5-1

Florida International ..................8-7Florida Presbyterian ...................5-1Florida Southern ....................29-15Florida State ...................... 8-15

Florida Tech ...................................4-0Ft. Valley State ........................... 10-1Fredonia State (N.Y.) ..................3-0Furman ...........................................4-7Gardner-Webb .................... 4-6

Georgetown .................................0-1Georgetown (Ky.) ........................2-1Georgia ............................ 23-51

Georgia College ..........................5-0Georgia Military ..........................1-0Georgia Southern ..................40-67Georgia Southwestern ..............4-1Georgia State ..........................44-36Georgia Tech ................... 16-27

Hamlin ............................................0-1Harvard ................................ 0-3

Hardin-Simmons ....................11-13Hampden-Sydney ......................0-2Hawaii .............................................0-2Hawaii-Hilo ...................................1-0Hofstra ............................................1-0Houston .........................................0-1Houston Baptist ....................... 9-11Howard ...........................................0-2

Huntingdon ..................................0-2Idaho State ....................................0-1Illinois ..............................................0-3Illinois-Chicago............................0-1Indiana ...........................................0-1Indiana State ................................2-1Indiana State-Evansville ...........1-0Iowa .................................................0-1Iowa State ......................................0-4Jacksonville ..................... 17-28

Jacksonville State .................... 10-9Kansas State .................................0-1Kennesaw State .................. 5-5

Kentucky ........................................1-2LaGrange .................................... 16-8Lambuth ........................................1-0Lander.............................................1-0Lipscomb ........................... 4-11

Long Beach State ........................0-1Long Island ...................................3-0Louisiana........................................1-1Louisiana Central ........................1-0UL-Lafayette .................................4-6UL-Monroe ....................................2-7Louisiana Tech .............................5-5Louisville ........................................0-1Loyola of Chicago .......................1-0Loyola Marymount.....................1-1Loyola of New Orleans ..............1-0Louisiana State ............................0-2Maine ..............................................0-1Manhattan ....................................1-0Marshall..........................................0-1Marquette .....................................2-0Maryland .......................................0-1Memphis ........................................0-2Miami ..............................................1-2Michigan State ............................1-0Middle Georgia ............................2-0Middle Tennessee .......................4-6Millsaps ....................................... 10-5Minnesota .....................................0-3Mississippi .....................................0-6Mississippi College .................. 8-12Mississippi State ..........................1-5Mississippi Valley State .............0-1

OPPONENT SERIES RECORDS(Mercer wins listed fi rst)

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Missouri ..........................................0-3Missouri Western ........................2-0Morehead State ...........................2-2Morris Brown ................................2-0Murray State .................................1-1Navy .................... First Meeting

New Haven ....................................0-1New Mexico ..................................0-2New Orleans .................................1-1Newberry .......................................7-5North Carolina .............................0-7UNC Asheville ..............................4-4UNC Charlotte ..................... 0-1

UNC Greensboro .........................4-0UNC Wilmington .........................2-4North Carolina A&T ....................1-0North Carolina State ..................3-1North Carolina Wesleyan .........1-0North Florida ....................... 9-1

North Georgia ........................... 20-1Northwestern ...............................0-2Northwestern State ...................4-4Notre Dame ..................................0-2Oglethorpe ...................... 30-13

Ohio .................................................1-1Ohio State .....................................0-1Oklahoma City .............................1-0Oklahoma State ..........................0-2Oregon ...........................................0-1Oregon State ................................0-1Pembroke ......................................2-0Pennsylvania ................................0-1Pfeiff er ............................................1-0Piedmont .......................................7-1Presbyterian ............................25-16Providence ....................................0-1Reinhardt .......................................1-0Rhode Island ................................0-1Rider ................................................1-1Roanoke .........................................0-1Rollins ........................................29-12St. Bernard .....................................2-0St. Leo .............................................3-0St. Louis ..........................................0-1St. Michael’s ..................................0-1Samford.....................................58-45

Savannah State ............................8-1Sewanee ........................................6-4Shorter ............................................3-2South Alabama ............................1-3South Carolina .............................3-3USC-Aiken .....................................2-0South Carolina St. .......................3-0USC Upstate ........................ 3-2

South Florida ................................2-3Southeast Louisiana ............... 8-14Southern California ....................1-0Southern Illinois ..........................1-2Southern Miss ..............................4-8Southern Tech ..............................6-0Spring Hill ......................................3-3Stanford .........................................1-0Stetson ............................ 49-68

Tampa ........................................11-13Tennessee ......................................2-1UT-Chattanooga ....................32-35Tennessee Tech ...........................5-5Texas ................................................0-1Texas A&M .....................................0-1UT-Arlington .................................1-0UT-El Paso ........... First Meeting

UT-Pan American ........................3-1Texas Southern ............................1-0Texas State ....................................0-1Texas Wesleyan ............................1-0Toccoa Falls ...................................1-0Troy .............................................. 9-10Tulane .............................................2-4UCLA ...............................................0-1U.S. International ........................1-0Union ..............................................1-0Utah State .....................................0-1Valdosta State ..............................2-1Vanderbilt ......................................5-9Virginia Commonwealth ..........1-4Virginia Tech .................................0-1Virginia Military Inst. ..................1-1Wabash ...........................................1-1Wake Forest ..................................0-1Weber State ..................................0-1West Florida ..................................4-0West Georgia ................................3-1

Western Carolina ................ 2-3

Western Illinois ............................1-0Western Kentucky ......................0-1Wheaton ........................................0-1Wichita State ................................0-1William & Mary ... First Meeting

Winthrop........................................1-1Wisconsin ......................................0-1UW-LaCrosse ................................1-0UW-Milwaukee ............................1-1Woff ord .....................................18-20Xavier ..............................................0-1

2010-11 opponents are in bold type.

(some series records are incomplete)

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BEAR PAUSE

Mercer University men’s basket-ball will be taking on a three

fi rst-time opponents during the 2010-11 season.

The group includes:

University of Texas-El Paso(Nov. 14)

College of William & Mary(Nov. 27)

Navy(Dec. 10)


SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS

1906-07

* No Records available for this season

1907-08


1908-09 (1-6)

Head Coach: C.C. McClure


1909-10 (3-5)

Head Coach: Homes Maxon


1910-11 (8-5)

Head Coach: C.C. “Doc” Stroud

Atl. Athletic Club L 8-49

Fifth Regiment W 46-16

Savannah W 35-16

Jacksonville L 15-23

Thomasville W 18-14

Dawson W 42-10

Columbus L 9-61

Georgia W 28-26

Central Kentucky L 19-42

Augusta W 40-22

Georgia W 27-24

Vanderbilt L 25-26

Macon Amateurs W 71-7

* - Records for this season are incomplete

1911-12 (14-4)


Grant Park Athletic Club H W 45--11

Atl. Athletic Club A W 24-23

Americus YMCA A W 40-19

Dawson A W 16-11

Jacksonville YMCA A W 24-18

Orlando A W 33-24

Orlando A W 29-17

Tampa YMCA A W 59-9

St. Petersburg A W 45-21

Southern College A W 70-20

Auburn H W 30-19

Auburn A W 23-20

Mobile H L 21-26

Athens YMCA A L 27-40

Athens YMCA H W 30-18

Columbus YMCA A L 24-54

Columbus YMCA H L 23-47

All Stars Atlanta H W 51-10


1912-13 (5-6)


Cumberland HW 22-17

Atlanta Yamas HW 53-30

Jan. 18 Auburn AL 31-33

Tennessee HW 24-18

Columbus AL 27-90

Atl. Athletic Club AL 40-47

Mississippi A&M AL 10-28

Mississippi A&M AL 22-29

Georgia Tech AW 31-25

Georgia Tech HL 19-23

Mar. 1 Auburn HW 36-19


1913-14 (4-9)

Head Coach: J.J. Scully

Macon All Stars W 72-15



Jan. 31 Auburn L 22-25

Columbus L 27-64

Georgia Tech L 20-30


Atlanta A.C. L 14-41

Feb. 21 Auburn W 65-13


1914-15 (4-9)

Head Coach: J.J. Scully

Grant Athletic Club W 23-19

Georgia L 19-36

Georgia W 26-25

Dawson W 28-10

Atlanta Athletic Club L 22-57

Columbus L 20-49

Auburn W 36-14

Columbus L 30-61

Auburn W 32-21


1915-16


1916-17 (3-3)

Head Coach: J.C. Clements

Oglethorpe W 46-3

Columbia College W 64-13

Grant Athletic Club W 40-9

Georgia L 19-51

Georgia L 14-66

Augusta YMCA L 26-30


1917-18 (4-4)

Head Coach: Charles Morgan

Infantry W 59-15

Macon YMCA W 42-28

A.A.C. L 18-47

Georgia L 15-24

G.M.C. W 38-16

Augusta YMCA L 24-32

South Carolina W 43-33

Georgia L 9-74


1918-19

* - No Records available for this season

1919-20 (4-5)

Head Coach: J.C. Clements

Florida W 30-20


A.A.C. L 13-49

Georgia L 15-30

Howard W 31-23

Stetson W 43-27

Louisiana State L 24-33


Georgia W 33-31


1920-21

Jan. 8 Georgia Tech A W 20-19

Jan. 29 Georgia Tech H L 18-41

Vanderbilt H L 9-20

Vanderbilt A W 21-13


1921-22 (17-7)

Head Coach: John Cody

Macon Volunteers W 33-26

Camp Benning L 20-24

Albany YMCA W 30-18

Jacksonville YMCA W 53-27

Waycross YMCA W 38-18

Savannah YMCA W 56-26

Jan. 7 Georgia Tech W 28-26

Jan. 13 Auburn W 31-7

Clemson W 32-9


Chattanooga L 18-21

Bryson W 28-11

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SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS

1922-23 (16-10)

Head Coach: John Cody

Macon YMCA W 31-28

Macon YMCA W 35-17

Albany L 26-27

Albany L 25-30

Baylor W 40-39

Wabash L 23-46

Wabash W 25-23

Georgia Tech H W 30-20

Georgia Tech AL 32-33

Alabama L 23-28

A.A.C. L 33-34

Camp Benning W 37-19

Clemson W 17-12

North Carolina L 22-33

Takola A.C. W 27-22

Crescent A.C. L 24-29

Pennsylvania L 19-33

Vanderbilt W 32-29

Vanderbilt L 35-37

Georgia W 31-11

Georgia L 28-29

A.A.C. W 27-19


Newberry W 34-22

Chattanooga L 19-24

Georgia Tech ! N W 30-26


! - SIC Tournament

1923-24 (22-6)

Head Coach: M.P. Gilliam

Albany YMCA A L 21-28

Spartanburg A W 27-25

Statesville A.C. A W 29-26

Greensboro Y A W 31-25

Richmond Blues A W 28-25

N.C. State A W 38-17

Trinity A L 25-29

North Carolina A L 23-35



Vanderbilt A L 11-23

Chattanooga A L 27-30

Tennessee A W 28-27

Albany YMCA H L 24-29

Baylor H W 22-16

Chattanooga H W 37-22

Georgia Tech H W 36-20

B’ham Southern H W 38-20

N.C. State H W 32-23

Mississippi A&M H W 24-22

Trinity H W 31-19

Florida H W 34-20

Howard H W 32-16

Georgia H W 34-20

Georgia H W 36-19

Millsaps ! W 21-18

Louisiana College ! W 39-23

Mississippi College! W 27-21

Centre ! W 32-20

! SIAA Tournament


1924-25 (14-6)

Head Coach: M.P. Gilliam



1925-26 (16-8)

Head Coach: John M. King



1926-27 (11-8)

Head Coach: Bernie Moore



1927-28 (13-3)

Head Coach: Bernie Moore



1928-29 (20-5)

Head Coach: Oscar Long



1929-30 (10-4)

Head Coach: Lake Russell

Jan. 8 Citadel H W 53-35

Jan. 11 Albany YMCA H W 41-35

Albany YMCA A W 47-41

Mississippi College H L 35-48

Mississippi College H W 41-35

B’ham Southern H L 37-44

B’ham Southern H W 51-38

Oglethorpe A W 53-47

Oglethorpe H W 57-32

Feb. 11 Chattanooga H W 73-22



Feb. 20 Georgia A L 27-41

! SW Louisiana N L 39-41

! SIAA Tournament


1930-31 (11-4)

Head Coach: C. “Smokey” Harper

Jan. 8 J.P.C. H W 41-36

Jan. 9 Atlanta YMCA H W 40-29

Chattanooga H L 20-21

Stetson H W 28-22

Stetson H W 35-25

Atlanta YMCA A W 40-35

J.P.C. A W 38-24

Jan. 26 Howard N W 48-35

Howard N W 29-23

B’ham Southern A L 30-35

B’ham Southern A L 27-36

Howard H L 27-33

Feb. 2 Howard H W 59-24

Erskine H W 43-25

Erskine H W 57-16


1931-32 - No team

1932-33 (6-7)



1933-34 (6-6)


Chattanooga H W 24-23

Stetson A L 23-31

Florida A L 24-38

Florida H L 39-43

Albany YMCA A W 46-29

Celtics H L 33-44

Chattanooga A L 27-31

Sewanee A W 53-13

Albany YMCA H W 45-26

Atlanta YMCA H L 47-53

Sewanee H W 52-35

C.C.C. H W 29-19


Vanderbilt L 17-18

Georgia W 27-18

Florida W 27-26


Camp Benning L 12-37

Chattanooga W 31-26

Georgia L 24-31

Centre ! W 32-17

Feb. 25 Kentucky ! W 35-22

Chattanooga ! W 25-18

Feb. 26 Georgia Tech ! W 29-14

North Carolina ! L 26-40

! SIAA-SIC Tournament


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SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS1934-35 (3-14)

Head Coach: Jimmy Slocum


1935-36 (5-12)

Head Coach: Jimmy Slocum


1936-37 (4-6)


Chattanooga W 46-22


Albany YMCA W 38-31

Celtics L 44-55

Georgia L 35-37

Georgia Southern L 31-36

Florida L 32-48

Millsaps L 37-39

Georgia W 27-25

Georgia Southern W 34-29


1937-38 (10-4)



1938-39 (5-10)



1939-40 (6-13)

Head Coach: Jimmy Daugherty

Woff ord L 41-44

Georgia L 41-51

Chattanooga W 51-41

Chattanooga L 36-45

Albany Blues W 48-45

Spring Hill W 50-34

Millsaps L 33-39

Atlanta Crackers L 43-46

Spring Hill L 40-48

Millsaps W 38-32

Mississippi College L 40-41

Howard L 47-65

Chattanooga L 29-30

Chattanooga L 35-37

Newberry L 46-48

Woff ord W 47-41

Millsaps L 40-60

Southwestern W 39-35

Mississippi College L 40-51


1940-44 - No teams

1944-45 (16-9)

Head Coach: Cliff Snow

Nov. 16 Camp Wheeler H W 38-15

Nov. 21 Cochran Field H L 23-36

Nov. 24 Robins Field H W 36-35

Nov. 28 Camp Wheeler H W 56-18

Nov. 30 Robins Field A L 27-30

Dec. 8 Middle Ga. College A W 56-36

Dec. 9 Cochran Field A L 33-43

Dec. 13 Robins Field H W 48-42

Dec. 15 Robins Field Post A L 39-48

Dec. 19 Robins Field Post H L 41-42

Dec. 20 Camp Wheeler H W 36-18

Jan. 9 Middle Ga. College H W 60-25

Jan. 13 Auburn A W 41-36

Jan. 15 Cochran Field H L 25-44

Jan. 22 Abraham Baldwin H W 49-15

Jan. 26 Georgia A W 51-36

Jan. 27 Ga. Pre-Flight A L 55-67

Feb. 2 Auburn H W 40-34

Feb. 3 Ga. Pre-Flight H L 46-54

Feb. 7 Camp Wheeler H W 59-15

Feb. 7 Camp Wheeler H W 43-25

Feb. 9 Newberry A W 43-37

Feb. 10 Presbyterian A W 41-27

Feb. 19 Georgia H L 40-56

Mar. 6 ASC Robins Field H W 47-35

1945-46 - No team

1946-47 (16-9)

Head Coach: James Cowan

Dec. 6 Albany YMCA H W 77-31

Dec. 14 Chattanooga H W 50-47

Jan. 2 Albany YMCA A W 46-29

Jan. 7 North Georgia H W 56-43

Jan. 8 Auburn A W 55-54

Jan. 10 North Georgia A W 45-36

Jan. 11 Piedmont A L 45-49

Jan. 14 Piedmont H W 54-42

Jan. 16 Georgia Southern A W 71-50

Jan. 18 Sewanee H W 61-45

Jan. 21 Samford H L 42-45

Jan. 25 Jacksonville State A W 58-43

Jan. 26 Samford A W 47-44

Jan. 28 Georgia Southern H W 75-53

Jan. 30 Fort Benning H L 55-65

Feb. 1 Dublin Navy A L 48-50 (OT)

Feb. 5 Chattanooga A L 40-46

Feb. 6 Sewanee A L 43-44

Feb. 7 Hendersonville A.S. A L 54-58

Feb. 8 Presbyterian A W 68-46

Feb. 11 Jacksonville State H L 57-64

Feb. 13 Fort Benning A L 62-76

Feb. 15 Dublin Navy H W 60-48


Feb. 22 Presbyterian H W 88-44

1947-48 (17-5)


Dec. 6 Samford H W 59-51

Dec. 8 Georgia A L 62-80

Dec. 17 Chattanooga H W 97-43

Jan. 8 Oglethorpe H W 70-38

Jan. 9 B’ham-Southern A W 53-34


Jan. 13 Presbyterian A W 57-44

Jan. 14 Newberry A W 86-43

Jan. 20 Auburn A L 53-72

Jan. 23 Florida State A W 61-48

Jan. 24 Stetson A W 54-42

Jan. 30 Georgia H L 53-55

Feb. 3 Florida State H W 68-43

Feb. 5 Oglethorpe A W 75-50

Feb. 13 Chattanooga A W 65-61

Feb. 14 Jacksonville State A L 51-54


Feb. 20 Jacksonville State H W 49-36

Feb. 23 Stetson H W 64-35


Feb. 26 Newberry H W 87-43

Mar. 9 ! Hamline N L 41-85

! - NAIB Tournament, Kansas City, Mo.

1948-49 (15-8, 8-2 Dixie - 2nd)


Dec. 7 Lambuth H W 53-43

Dec. 9 Coll. of Charleston H W 54-47


Jan. 5 Woff ord H W 66-65 (OT)


Jan. 14 Woff ord A W 63-54

Jan. 15 Coll. of Charleston A W 60-46

Jan. 18 Florida State A W 65-56

Jan. 19 Florida Southern A W 79-66

Jan. 28 Florida State H W 62-59


Feb. 1 Oglethorpe H W 81-48

Feb. 4 Presbyterian A L 59-66

Feb. 5 Newberry A L 55-58


Feb. 11 B’ham-Southern A W 59-56

Feb. 12 Samford A L 49-67

Feb. 14 Florida Southern H W 68-50

Feb. 18 Miss. College H W 95-77

Feb. 19 B’ham-Southern H L 47-52


Feb. 23 Newberry H W 69-60

Feb. 28 ! Florida State N L 46-52

! - Dixie Conference Tournament

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SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS1949-50 (19-7, 9-1 Dixie - 1st)


Dec. 9 Florida Southern H W 70-53

Jan. 5 Woff ord H W 72-64

Jan. 7 Samford H W 52-47

Jan. 11 Georgia A L 57-63


Jan. 14 Woff ord A L 57-62

Jan. 17 Florida State A L 45-57



Jan. 27 Tampa A L 72-75


Feb. 1 Florida State H W 69-61

Feb. 3 Miss. College A W 75-68

Feb. 4 Millsaps A W 81-37


Feb. 10 Samford A W 52-45

Feb. 11 Troy State A W 93-84

Feb. 14 Tampa H W 60-58




Feb. 24 Troy State H W 95-74

Feb. 27 ! Millsaps N W 74-37

Feb. 28 ! Miss. College N W 80-62

Mar. 1 ! Florida Southern N L 55-59

Mar. 3 # Tampa A L 66-67

! - Dixie Conference Tournament - Tallahasee, Fla.

# - NAIB District 25 Tournament

1950-51 (16-9, 5-3 Dixie - 2nd)

Dixie Conference Tournament Champions


Dec. 4 Oglethorpe H W 75-38


Dec. 11 Florida State H L 52-55



Jan. 11 Coll. of Charleston A W 85-52

an. 12 Presbyterian A L 62-69


Jan. 16 Florida Southern H L 41-66

Jan. 20 Ga. Southern A L 44-69


Jan. 26 Rollins A W 59-57



Feb. 3 B’ham-Southern A L 59-71

Feb. 9 B’ham-Southern H W 62-53

Feb. 10 Ga. Southern H W 61-59

Feb. 13 Coll. of Charleston H W 75-49

Feb. 16 Millsaps H W 87-68

Feb. 17 Florida State A L 64-69



Feb. 26 ! Oglethorpe H W 74-39

Feb. 27 ! Florida Southern H W 72-47

Feb. 28 ! Florida State H W 69-65

! - Dixie Conference Tournament, Macon, Ga.

1951-52 (19-10, 8-0 Dixie - 1st)

Dixie Conference Champions


Head Coach: Dan Nymicz

Nov. 28 B’ham-Southern A L 69-76

Nov. 30 Oglethorpe H W 90-35

Dec. 3 Georgia H W 66-61

Dec. 10 Piedmont H W 72-48

Dec. 12 Fort Jackson H W 79-57



Jan. 7 Stetson A L 59-97


Jan. 11 Presbyterian A L 57-59


Jan. 15 Ga. Southern H L 83-101



Jan. 22 Georgia A W 63-48

Jan. 24 Oglethorpe A W 69-38

Jan. 26 Florida Southern H W 73-56


Feb. 2 North Georgia H W 86-59


Feb. 11 Millsaps A W 94-72

Feb. 12 Miss. College A W 63-57

Feb. 16 Piedmont A W 96-66

Feb. 19 Presbyterian H L 56-61

Feb. 21 Stetson H L 60-71


Feb. 25 ! Miss. College H W 100-64

Feb. 26 ! Millsaps H W 63-43



1952-53 (21-6, 5-0 Dixie - 1st)

Dixie Conference Champions

Head Coach: Dan Nymicz

Dec. 4 Furman H W 73-64

Dec. 5 Florida State H W 76-61

Dec. 9 Georgia A W 68-63

Dec. 13 Florida State A L 76-77

Jan. 5 B’ham-Southern H W 67-53


Jan. 10 Presbyterian H W 63-55

Jan. 12 Rollins H W 93-70


Jan. 17 Woff ord A W 85-72





Feb. 2 Mississippi H W 78-40

Feb. 3 Southwestern H W 81-49



Feb. 11 Furman A L 94-114

Feb. 13 Samford H W 86-68


Feb. 19 Georgia H W 74-62




Feb. 25 ! Samford H L 75-78


1953-54 (19-9, 6-1 Dixie - 2nd)


NAIA District 25 Champions



Dec. 8 Florida State A L 70-72

Dec. 10 Stetson H W 67-54




Jan. 11 Millsaps A W 67-42

Jan. 12 Miss. College A L 70-82



Jan. 20 Ga. Teachers A L 67-81



Jan. 28 Ga. Southern H W 63-48

Jan. 31 Florida State H W 70-63

Feb. 2 Oglethorpe H W 92-43

Feb. 5 Tampa A L 70-81

Feb. 6 Florida Southern A W 88-65

Feb. 8 Rollins A L 57-79


Feb. 13 Stetson A W 56-54

Feb. 18 Furman A L 49-93




Feb. 24 ! Samford H W 83-51

Feb. 27 # Rollins H W 88-62

Mar. 8 $ Arkansas Tech A L 72-100


# - NAIA District 25 Championship, Macon, Ga.

$ - NAIA National Tournament, Kansas City, Mo.

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Dec. 6 Oglethorpe A W 109-53



Dec. 16 Samford A L 81-102



Jan. 14 Rollins A L 70-92


Jan. 17 Florida Southern A L 66-68



Jan. 26 Georgia H W 68-66

Jan. 29 Tampa H W 110-79

Feb. 1 Ga. Southern H L 63-71

Feb. 4 Rollins H L 61-66



Feb. 11 Spring Hill H L 73-84


Feb. 15 Ga. Southern A L 62-86

Feb. 19 Millsaps H W 99-68

Feb. 28 ! Ga. Southern N L 79-96

! - NAIA District 25 Tournament, Tallahasee, Fla.

1955-56 (10-12)




Dec. 10 Applachian State A W 89-78

Dec. 15 Samford A L 65-70


Jan. 7 Oglethorpe A W 92-49









Feb. 3 Rollins H W 76-73




Feb. 11 Ga. Southern A L 94-121


Feb. 20 Ga. Southern H L 80-114

Mar. 2 ! Stetson N L 91-118

! - NAIA Distrcit 25 Tournament - Statesboro, Ga.

1956-57 (8-16)

Head Coach: James Cowan (‘56), Robert Wilder (‘57)


Dec. 8 Ga. Southern A L 59-87

Dec. 10 Lipscomb H W 82-66

Dec. 14 Appalachian State H W 91-78

Dec. 17 Belmont A L 58-81

Dec. 18 Southwestern N L 82-93

Dec. 19 Christian Brothers A L 81-83

Jan. 4 Woff ord H L 85-87

Jan. 9 Presbyterian H W 112-110 (OT)


Jan. 14 Ga. Southern H L 81-89








Feb. 15 Rollins A W 77-64

Feb. 16 Stetson A L 72-116


Feb. 22 Tampa H L 79-82

Feb. 26 North Georgia A L 88-108

Mar. 1 ! Ga. Southern A L 68-104

! - NAIA District 25 Tournament, Statesboro, Ga.

1957-58 (13-7)

Head Coach: Robert Wilder

Dec. 4 Oglethorpe A W 63-51

Dec. 9 Ga. Southern H W 74-68


Jan. 4 Belmont H W 83-79






Jan. 21 Erskine H W 89-78









Feb. 25 Erskine A L 61-84

! Ga. Southern A L 66-75

! - NAIA District 25 Tournament, Statesboro, Ga.

1958-59 (9-13)


Dec. 4 Belmont Abbey H L 68-80

Dec. 6 North Georgia A W 96-60

Dec. 9 Presbyterian H L 74-79








Jan. 23 Delta State H W 77-72

Jan. 24 Rollins H L 55-56


Jan. 31 Stetson H L 85-91






Feb. 23 Oglethorpe A L 61-67


Feb. 27 ! Ga. Southern H L 66-80

! - NAIA District 25 Tournament, Macon, Ga.

1959-60 (9-14)


Dec. 2 Catawba H L 41-45

Dec. 4 Presbyterian A W 73-68

Dec. 5 Belmont Abbey A L 63-77


Dec. 17 Wheaton A L 63-72

Dec. 18 Sewanee A L 64-70

Jan. 11 Stetson H W 90-81




Jan. 23 Georgia Southern A L 72-100

Jan. 27 Valdosta State A L 65-69 (OT)



Feb. 2 Georgia Southern H L 78-98




Feb. 12 Newberry A L 95-112

Feb. 13 Woff ord A L 62-92

Feb. 15 Valdosta State H W 92-58

Feb. 16 Erskine H W 74-60

Feb. 20 Newberry H L 64-83

1960-61 (7-16)


Dec. 1 Florida Southern A L 56-69


Dec. 10 Tampa H W 85-82


Jan. 11 Erskine H L 66-71



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SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTSJan. 16 Chattanooga H L 70-83


Jan. 21 Southern Miss H L 47-61


Jan. 27 Spring Hill A L 79-83

Jan. 28 Southern Miss A L 55-96

Jan. 31 Georgia Southern H W 74-72 (OT)




Feb. 11 Spring Hill H W 94-90 (OT)


Feb. 15 Georgia Southern A L 63-71


Feb. 21 Chattanooga A L 79-93

Feb. 24 ! Stetson N L 80-83

! - NAIA District 25 Tournament, Oglethorpe

1961-62 (12-12)


Dec. 1 LaGrange H W 62-54


Dec. 9 Chattanooga A W 68-65

Jan. 4 Presbyterian A W 70-68 (OT)

Jan. 6 LaGrange A W 68-61


Jan. 11 Erskine A L 55-73

Jan. 13 Tampa H L 77-91









Feb. 3 Chattanooga H L 61-64








1962-63 (12-12)


Nov. 30 Rollins H W 90-72



Dec. 8 Erskine A L 58-68

Dec. 28 Pfeiff er A W 60-49

Dec. 29 Catawba A L 52-64




Jan. 12 Chattanooga A L 53-73

Jan. 15 LaGrange A L 64-83



Jan. 24 Tampa H L 45-53



Feb. 2 Chattanooga H L 52-57


Feb. 9 Florida Southern A L 67-80



Feb. 18 Erskine H W 45-44



1963-64 (10-14)


Dec. 3 Erskine H L 55-68

Dec. 6 Jacksonville A L 52-67

Dec. 14 N.C. State A L 48-73

Dec. 18 Pembroke A W 86-79

Dec. 19 St. Micheal’s A L 69-91


Jan. 4 LaGrange H L 79-80 (OT)




Jan. 17 Jacksonville H W 89-76



Jan. 25 Tampa A W 76-71



Feb. 4 Georgia State H W 100-67


Feb. 8 Florida Southern A L 93-115


Feb. 15 LaGrange H L 68-83




1964-65 (12-12)


Dec. 1 Jacksonville H L 71-73


Dec. 14 Woff ord A L 87-115

Dec. 16 Georgetown Coll. A L 77-85

Dec. 17 Wilmington A L 76-83

Jan. 1 Shorter A L 73-78 (2OT)

Jan. 2 Huntingdon A L 75-100


Jan. 9 Jacksonville A W 82-77



Jan. 21 Georgia State A W 78-66

Jan. 23 Fla. Presbyterian H W 83-68

Jan. 25 Carson-Newman H L 80-89









Feb. 27 Tampa A W 76-75

Mar. 1 Florida Southern A L 70-86

1965-66 (13-10)


Dec. 1 West Georgia H W 106-60

Dec. 4 Stetson H W 70-65

Dec. 6 LaGrange A W 60-57

Dec. 9 Shorter H L 65-69

Jan. 7 Athens College N L 75-117

Jan. 8 Kentucky Southern N W 86-61


Jan. 15 Carson-Newman A L 53-72



Jan. 25 Georgia State H W 84-53




Feb. 5 Jacksonville A L 79-87

Feb. 8 LaGrange H W 82-73

Feb. 11 Tampa A W 83-75



Feb. 19 Georgia State A W 108-65

Feb. 22 Shorter A W 72-64


Feb. 28 Jacksonville H L 61-87

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Mercer’s old Porter Gym (photo circa 1950s)




Dec. 1 West Georgia A W 99-67

Dec. 3 Fla. Presbyterian H W 94-75

Dec. 7 LaGrange A W 71-67



Jan. 14 Wilmington H W 93-70




Jan. 23 Ga. Southewestern H W 96-61


Jan. 30 Georgia Tech A L 57-91


Feb. 4 Samford H L 73-80






Feb. 22 Georgia Southern H W 93-74


1967-68 (9-14)


Dec. 1 Hampden-Sydney A L 83-88

Dec. 2 Florida Southern A L 86-90 (OT)


Dec. 14 Jacksonville A L 64-85

Jan. 5 Huntingdon H L 90-94

Jan. 6 B’ham-Southern H W 98-81



Jan. 18 Carson-Newman H L 80-86

Jan. 20 Oglethorpe H L 66-79


Jan. 26 Fla. Presbyterian A L 78-90

Jan. 27 Tampa A W 80-79


Feb. 1 Oglethorpe A L 73-79



Feb. 10 Steson H W 76-68






1968-69 (14-12)


Nov. 30 Georgia State L 63-73

Dec. 2 Stetson L 80-82

Dec. 4 LaGrange W 92-87

Dec. 19 New Haven L 81-84

Dec. 19 Hampden-Sydney L 86-101

Jan. 3 Fort Valley W 80-70

Jan. 4 Georgia Southern W 73-59

Jan. 9 Georgia State W 76-71

Jan. 11 Florida Southern W 85-67

Jan. 14 Oglethorpe L 74-99

Jan. 16 Florida W 95-66

Jan. 18 Georgia Tech L 59-67

Jan. 21 Jacksonville L 71-76

Jan. 27 Columbus L 90-103

Jan. 30 LaGrange W 97-54

Feb. 1 Carson-Newman L 67-74

Feb. 6 Rollins W 88-74

Feb. 8 Georgia Southern W 83-76

Feb. 10 Columbus W 90-76

Feb. 14 Rollins W 85-71

Feb. 15 Stetson W 97-93

Feb. 20 Jacksonville L 80-102

Feb. 22 Oglethorpe L 56-71

Feb. 27 Georgia Southern L 67-68

1969-70 (6-18)


Dec. 1 Ga. Southwestern H L 80-83

Dec. 3 #7 North Carolina A L 52-100

Dec. 9 #18 Jacksonville A L 62-102

Jan. 3 Georgia State A L 70-74

Jan. 5 LaGrange H W 106-76

Jan. 9 Fort Valley State H L 67-83


Jan. 13 Oglethorpe A L 70-87

Jan. 16 Sewanee A W 83-73

Jan. 17 Samford A L 67-83

Jan. 20 Georgia Southern H L 64-72


Jan. 24 Fla. Presbyterian A W 74-71

Jan. 26 Belmont Abbey H W 67-56

Jan. 31 Carson-Newman A L 53-88

Feb. 3 LaGrange A L 76-87



Feb. 14 Columbus H W 96-82


Feb. 21 Columbus A L 69-72

Feb. 26 Oglethorpe H L 61-69


Mar. 3 Georgia State H W 105-76

1970-71 (14-9)

Head Coach: Dwayne Morrison

Dec. 1 Ga. Southwestern H W 81-78

Dec. 5 Clemson A L 46-61

Dec. 9 The Citadel A W 73-70

Dec. 12 Davidson A L 50-80



Jan. 8 Fort Valley State H W 90-60


Jan. 13 Fla. Presbyterian H W 73-58

Jan. 15 LaGrange H W 61-54



Jan. 23 #6 Jacksonville H L 76-93


Feb. 1 Southern Tech A W 103-85


Feb. 9 Rollins H W 84-77 (OT)


Feb. 15 Southern Tech H W 112-69





1971-72 (19-7)


Dec. 1 East Tenn. State A L 58-65

Dec. 4 Augusta H W 74-73

Dec. 6 Georgia Southern A W 73-71

Dec. 10 West Florida H W 74-71

Dec. 11 LaGranage H W 74-68

Dec. 21 West Georgia A L 78-81

Jan. 3 West Georgia H W 95-78

Jan. 7 Texas Wesleyan H W 105-75


Jan. 11 #12 Florida State A L 78-96


Jan. 19 South Florida A W 93-88

Jan. 20 West Florida A W 83-79

Jan. 24 Southern Tech A W 91-77

Jan. 28 Augusta A W 94-88 (OT)

Feb. 4 Fort Valley State H W 105-77

Feb. 4 Southern Tech H W 104-83

Feb. 7 Appalachian State H W 101-70


Feb. 14 Chattanooga A W 86-80

Feb. 19 Missouri Western H W 89-81

Feb. 21 Pembroke State H W 79-67


Feb. 29 LaGrange A W 84-80

Mar. 9 ! Roanoke A L 72-78

Mar. 10 ! Florida Southern N L 83-85

! - NCAA College Division Tournament - Roanoke, Va.

1972-73 (15-6)


Dec. 2 Morehead State A L 91-95

Dec. 8 Southern Tech H W 117-74


114


SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTSDec. 13 #8 La.-Lafayette A L 104-111

Dec. 16 Fort Valley State H W 120-60

Dec. 27 Arkansas State H W 86-79

Dec. 28 Louisiana Tech H W 70-68

Jan. 6 Wis.-LaCrosse H W 95-65

Jan. 8 Wis.-Milwaukee A L 60-72

Jan. 10 Southern Illinois A W 71-69

Jan. 13 Arkansas State A L 82-108

Jan. 18 St. Bernard H W 101-73

Jan. 20 Chattanooga H L 75-76

Jan. 25 Lander H W 47-23


Feb. 3 Southern Tech A W 109-70

Feb. 8 Furman A W 118-115

Feb. 16 Florida Tech H W 104-68

Feb. 17 South Florida H W 87-80


Mar. 3 Florida State A L 94-112

1973-74 (16-8)

Head Coach: Joe Dan Gold

Dec. 1 Morehead State H W 93-86

Dec. 3 Hofstra H W 89-74

Dec. 5 Lousiana Tech A L 87-90 (OT)

Dec. 13 South Florida A L 85-101

Dec. 22 Rider H W 78-64

Dec. 27 Wis.-Milwaukee H W 73-67

Dec. 28 Indiana State H W 75-68

Dec. 31 Delaware H W 86-73

Jan. 4 Va. Commonwealth H W 90-89


Jan. 10 Manhattan H W 81-71


Jan. 14 LSU-New Orleans H W 94-84

Jan. 16 Hardin-Simmons H W 109-91

Jan. 19 Chattanooga A L 88-111



Feb. 1 St. Bernard H W 99-73



Feb. 13 LSU-New Orleans A L 62-87

Feb. 16 Samford H W 87-86 (2OT)

Feb. 23 Virginia Tech A L 65-75

Feb. 25 Va. Commonwealth A L 92-110

1974-75 (9-17)

Head Coach: Bill Bibb

Nov. 30 Georgia College H W 89-69

Dec. 2 N.C. A&T H W 76-65

Dec. 7 Tennessee Tech H L 76-81

Dec. 12 Southern Miss A L 94-101

Dec. 14 West Florida A W 91-85

Dec. 18 South Florida H L 81-84 (OT)

Dec. 21 East Carolina A L 82-121

Jan. 2 Tennessee Tech A L 88-100

Jan. 4 Georgia Tech H L 68-70


Jan. 11 Chattanooga H L 83-84

Jan. 13 Louisiana Tech H W 91-66

Jan. 16 West Florida H W 82-81

Jan. 18 Houston A L 98-99

Jan. 20 South Alabama A L 94-95

Jan. 31 Georgia Tech A L 80-91



Feb. 8 Va. Commonwealth A L 75-95


Feb. 15 South Alabama H W 76-67


Feb. 22 Va. Commonwealth H L 63-68


Feb. 26 Georgia State A L 60-62

Mar. 1 Memphis A L 75-93

1975-76 (15-10)


Nov. 29 Indiana State-E’ville H W 72-65

Dec. 3 Charleston So. H W 95-71

Dec. 6 Louisiana Tech H W 73-72

Dec. 13 Missouri Western H W 69-59

Dec. 16 Louisiana Tech A L 90-95

Dec. 23 Middle Tennessee A L 72-83

Dec. 26 Evansville A W 81-80

Dec. 27 Weber State N L 71-78

Dec. 29 Delaware H W 77-75

Jan. 5 Boston N W 92-79


Jan. 10 La.-Monroe H L 57-69



Jan. 19 S.C. State H W 80-78 (OT)


Jan. 24 South Alabama A L 84-97



Feb. 9 UNC-Wilmington H W 74-62

Feb. 12 South Alabama H L 70-83


Feb. 17 East Carolina H W 86-68

Feb. 21 Southern Miss H W 69-65


1976-77 (6-19)


Nov. 27 Florida A L 63-105

Dec. 1 Ga. Southwestern H W 102-51

Dec. 4 Louisiana Tech H L 75-81

Dec. 9 Tennessee Tech H L 77-79

Dec. 11 Vanderbilt A L 33-35

Dec. 18 Evansville H L 86-91

Dec. 22 Ball State H L 67-70

Jan. 3 Middle Tennessee H L 55-59 (OT)

Jan. 6 Culver-Stockton H W 82-57

Jan. 8 UNC-Wilmington H L 64-75


Jan. 15 La.-Monroe A L 81-94

Jan. 17 Louisiana Tech A L 64-84




Jan. 31 Florida State H L 65-66 (OT)


Feb. 9 Tennesee Tech A W 82-65


Feb. 14 Southern Miss H L 81-83

Feb. 19 Georgia College H W 111-72

Feb. 23 East Carolina A L 70-76

Feb. 25 UNC-Wilmington A L 58-71

Mar. 1 Georgia Southern A L 81-85

1977-78 (16-11)


Nov. 28 Ga. Southwestern H W 83-54

Dec. 1 USC-Aiken H W 92-66

Dec. 3 Louisiana Tech A L 50-55

Dec. 7 Florida H L 74-96

Dec. 10 Presbyterian H W 79-59

Dec. 15 Tennessee Tech H W 90-80

Dec. 17 UNC-Wilmington A L 60-80

Dec. 19 Charleston So. A L 74-75 (2OT)

Dec. 29 Southern Illinois N L 51-59

Dec. 30 Murray State N L 83-85 (OT)

Jan. 2 Ball State A L 79-83

Jan. 7 Louisiana Tech H W 72-60

Jan. 9 Fredonia State H W 77-41

Jan. 11 Southern Miss H L 73-75




Jan. 22 Southern Miss A W 64-55


Jan. 30 #3 North Carolina A L 70-73

Feb. 4 Charleston So. H W 88-61



Feb. 15 Tennesee Tech A W 77-74



Feb. 25 East Carolina H W 92-75

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Nov. 25 St. Leo H W 99-57

Dec. 2 USC-Aiken H W 110-81

Dec. 4 Presbyterian H W 112-68

Dec. 8 Western Carolina N W 83-71

Dec. 9 Florida Southern N L 70-72

Dec. 18 Charleston So. A W 96-57

Dec. 21 Morehead State A L 67-81

Jan. 2 Campbell H W 75-50

Jan. 4 Western Illinois H W 94-82

Jan. 6 Charleston So. H W 76-61


Jan. 15 UT-Arlington H W 106-70

Jan. 18 Tulane A W 68-67






Feb. 8 Middle Tennessee A W 64-61 (OT)

Feb. 12 Georgia Southern A W 87-78


Feb. 21 Morehead State H W 86-73



Mar. 2 ! Oklahoma City N W 90-70

Mar. 3 ! La.-Monroe N L 69-90

! - A-Sun Tournament (Monroe, La.)

1979-80 (16-12, 3-3 A-Sun - 3rd)


Nov. 30 Ole Miss A L 43-63

Dec. 3 Charleston So. H W 90-67

Dec. 6 Central Wesleyan H W 85-62

Dec. 15 Middle Tennessee H L 62-63

Dec. 18 Florida A W 69-67

Dec. 22 Middle Tennessee A L 63-81

Jan. 3 Louisiana-Monroe A L 77-78

Jan. 5 Evansville H W 61-59 (OT)

Jan. 7 #6 North Carolina H L 63-81





Jan. 22 UT-Pan American A L 70-75





Feb. 7 Evansville A L 76-92


Feb. 13 Houston Baptist H W 84-75

Feb. 16 Centenary H W 86-77

Feb. 18 Hardin-Simmons H W 89-79

Feb. 20 Tulane H W 96-79


Feb. 28 ! Samford A W 74-68

Feb. 29 ! La.-Monroe A L 71-102

Mar. 1 ! UT-Pan American A W 90-78


1980-81 (18-12, 10-4 A-Sun - 3rd)

A-Sun Tournament Champions

NCAA Tournament



Dec. 2 #10 North Carolina A L 74-89

Dec. 6 Arkansas State A L 52-67

Dec. 10 Mississippi H L 58-70

Dec. 13 Columbus H W 56-54

Dec. 15 Georgia State A W 64-61

Dec. 29 ! SE Louisiana N W 74-67

Dec. 30 ! UT-Chattanooga A L 58-60 (OT)

Jan. 5 UNC-Greensboro H W 88-65

Jan. 8 Centenary H L 72-77

Jan. 10 Ark.-Little Rock H W 71-57

Jan. 13 Tulane A L 57-67


Jan. 20 Ark.-Little Rock A L 58-68


Jan. 28 Arkansas State H W 91-69

Jan. 31 Stetson H L 62-63 (OT)

Feb. 5 Charleston So. H W 74-64



Feb. 14 Georgia Southern A W 60-58 (OT)


Feb. 19 Northwestern State H W 94-66

Feb. 21 Hardin-Simmons H W 93-78

Feb. 26 La.-Monroe A W 75-66

Feb. 28 Houston Baptist A L 67-69

Mar. 5 # Ark.-Little Rock N W 78-69

Mar. 6 # La.-Monroe N W 59-55

Mar. 7 # Houston Baptist N W 72-67

Mar. 12 $ Arkansas N L 67-73

! - Cotton States Classic (Chattanooga, Tenn.)

# - A-Sun Tournament (Shreveport, La.)

$ - NCAA Midwest Regional (Austin, Texas)

1981-82 (16-11, 8-8 A-Sun - 5th)


Nov. 28 UT-Pan American A W 77-74

Dec. 2 Spring Hill H W 73-46

Dec. 5 Stetson A W 75-72

Dec. 8 Mississippi A L 38-50

Dec. 12 Jacksonville H W 83-81

Dec. 14 Georgia State A L 58-60

Dec. 17 Fla. International H W 89-55

Dec. 23 Jacksonville A W 65-62



Jan. 9 Houston Baptist H W 60-50

Jan. 11 Ark.-Little Rock H L 67-70 (OT)



Jan. 21 La.-Monroe A L 75-97

Jan. 23 Northwestern State A L 86-98

Jan. 27 Centenary H W 74-64

Jan. 30 Stetson H W 77-76 (OT)

Feb. 6 Hardin-Simmons A L 63-68

Feb. 8 Ark.-Little Rock A L 33-41


Feb. 13 Samford A W 70-67 (OT)


Feb. 20 La.-Monroe H L 65-66

Feb. 25 Centenary A W 78-75

Feb. 27 Houston Baptist A L 68-75 (3OT)

Mar. 4 ! Northwestern State N L 74-85


1982-83 (13-15, 6-8 A-Sun - 5th)


Nov. 29 Auburn AL 76-85



Dec. 11 UT-Pan American H W 64-54

Dec. 15 Mississippi H L 40-48

Dec. 18 Coker H W 105-82

Dec. 20 UNC-Greensboro H W 63-52

Jan. 3 Hardin-Simmons A W 84-73

Jan. 5 Arkansas A L 62-83



Jan. 15 Georgia Southern H W 52-48 (OT)


Jan. 22 Northwestern State A L 61-65


Jan. 29 Houston Baptist H L 44-51

Jan. 31 Tennessee Tech A L 74-81

Feb. 3 Hardin-Simmons A W 75-64

Feb. 5 Ark.-Little Rock H L 62-71


Feb. 12 Samford A L 60-61 (OT)

Feb. 15 Ark.-Little Rock A L 68-70


Feb. 19 Tennessee Tech H W 78-67


Feb. 24 Centenary A L 85-86

Feb. 26 Houston Baptist A W 91-82

Mar. 5 ! Centenary A L 95-96 (OT)

! - A-Sun Tournament (Shreveport, La.)

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SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTS1983-84 (14-14, 6-8 A-Sun)


Nov. 30 Flagler H W 72-59

Dec. 3 Georgia State H W 73-66

Dec. 6 Stetson A L 76-91

Dec. 9 Alcorn State N W 103-101

Dec. 10 Southern Illinois A L 71-84

Dec. 14 Auburn H L 63-65

Dec. 17 NC Wesleyan H W 83-53

Dec. 19 Mississippi A L 64-82

Dec. 21 Bethune-Cookman H W 71-62

Jan. 5 Northwestern State H W 81-65



Jan. 14 Ark.-Little Rock A L 73-75 (2OT)




Jan. 28 Hardin-Simmons H L 62-65 (OT)

Feb. 2 Northwestern State A L 70-75



Feb. 11 Ark.-Little Rock H W 86-78



Feb. 22 Georgia College H W 104-72



Mar. 3 ! Georgia Southern A W 80-77

Mar. 8 # Samford A L 80-84

! - A-Sun Tournament (Stateboro, Ga.)

# - A-Sun Tournament (Houston, Texas)

1984-85 (22-9, 10-4 A-Sun)

A-Sun Tournament Champions

NCAA Tournament


Nov. 28 Augusta H W 84-72

Dec. 1 Georgia College H W 74-62


Dec. 8 Auburn A L 69-70

Dec. 13 Augusta A W 91-57


Dec. 22 Tennessee Tech H W 81-76

Dec. 28 Stanford N W 90-72

Dec. 29 Texas A L 68-69








Jan. 24 Centenary A W 73-58

Jan. 26 Ark.-Little Rock A W 74-66

Jan. 30 Florida A&M H W 83-72





Feb. 16 Houston Baptist A W 90-77



Feb. 25 Florida A&M A L 87-100

Mar. 2 ! Centenary H W 74-70 (OT)

Mar. 7 # Houston Baptist N W 69-65

Mar. 8 # Ark.-Little Rock N W 105-96

Mar. 15 $ Georgia Tech N L 58-65

! - A-Sun Tournament (Macon, Ga.)

# - A-Sun Tournament (Statesboro, Ga.)

$ - NCAA Tournament (Atlanta, Ga.)

1985-86 (15-14, 6-8 A-Sun)


Nov. 23 Georgia College H W 74-61

Nov. 26 Florida Tech H W 78-65

Nov. 30 Stetson A L 72-75

Dec. 2 Central Florida A W 81-67

Dec. 6 UT-Chattanooga A W 61-59

Dec. 7 Georgia Southern N L 52-54


Dec. 14 Alabama A L 49-92

Dec. 19 Augusta A L 55-57 (OT)

Dec. 21 Tennessee Tech A L 55-66


Jan. 9 Samford H L 73-74 (OT)


Jan. 16 Centenary A W 85-73


Jan. 23 Hardin-Simmons H L 47-68



Feb. 1 Georgia Southern A W 62-55





Feb. 17 Augusta H W 76-45



Feb. 25 Central Florida H L 69-62

Mar. 1 ! Hardin-Simmons A W 70-61

Mar. 6 # Ark.-Little Rock A L 66-81

! - A-Sun Tournament (Hardin-Simmons)

# - A-Sun Tournament (Little Rock, Ark.)

1986-87 (12-16, 7-11 A-Sun)


Nov. 29 UNC-Greensboro H W 65-45

Dec. 1 Bethune-Cookman A W 84-73

Dec. 5 Western Kentucky A L 67-98

Dec. 6 Murray State N W 51-50

Dec. 10 Augusta A L 61-67


Dec. 15 Florida Tech H W 76-68

Dec. 18 Georgia State H W 78-71




Jan. 10 Houston Baptist H W 60-57 (OT)



Jan. 22 Hardin-Simmons H L 105-107 (2OT)

Jan. 24 UT-San Antonio H W 88-77

Jan. 26 Augusta H L 56-59


Feb. 2 South Florida A L 53-70







Feb. 26 Hardin-Simmons A W 75-73

Feb. 28 UT-San Antonio A L 71-84


! - A-Sun Tournament (Pine Bluff , Ark.)

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Dec. 12 Mississippi State A L 50-66


Dec. 19 Florida Tech H W 80-78


Dec. 28 Long Island N W 85-71

Dec. 29 Central Connecticut A W 76-68





Jan. 16 Houston Baptist H W 75-58


Jan. 23 Ark.-Little Rock A W 77-59










Mar. 3 Hardin-Simmons A L 78-80

Mar. 5 UT-San Antonio A L 85-108

Mar. 10 ! Hardin-Simmons N W 57-52

Mar. 11 ! Georgia Southern N L 52-60

! - A-Sun Tournament (Daytona Beach, Fla.)

1988-89 (14-14, 9-9 A-Sun)


Nov. 30 Fort Valley State H W 97-56



Dec. 10 Mississippi State N L 63-74

Dec. 13 Shorter H W 80-47

Dec. 17 Georgia State H W 90-89 (OT)


Dec. 28 Georgetown N L 55-80

Dec. 29 Rider N L 73-75





Jan. 19 Centenary A L 65-74

Jan. 21 Houston Baptist A L 72-87


Jan. 28 Ark.-Little Rock H L 82-103




Feb. 11 Hardin-Simmons A W 79-77 (OT)

Feb. 16 Houston Baptist H W 80-73

Feb. 18 Centenary H W 102-92 (2OT)

Feb. 23 #19 Ark.-Little Rock A W 75-72


Feb. 28 Armstrong State H W 61-54

Mar. 4 Georgia State A L 76-94

Mar. 7 ! Centenary N L 74-76

! - A-Sun Tournament (Little Rock, Ark.)

1989-90 (7-20, 2-14 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Brad Siegfried

Nov. 24 Va. Commonwealth A L 60-79

Nov. 28 Covenant H W 87-71

Dec. 1 Baylor A L 58-100

Dec. 2 U.S. International N W 55-53

Dec. 4 UNC-Asheville H L 59-74

Dec. 8 Drake A L 48-85




Dec. 16 Centenary A L 56-87



Jan. 13 UT-San Antonio H L 52-71






Feb. 3 Miami A L 47-53






Feb. 24 Georgia Southern A L 79-84 (OT)


Mar. 3 Centenary H L 91-99

1990-91 (2-25, 1-13 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Brad Siegfried

Nov. 28 Furman H L 83-100

Nov. 30 Marshall A L 64-92

Dec. 1 Texas A&M N L 65-72

Dec. 3 UNC-Asheville A L 72-84

Dec. 6 Central Florida A L 74-111

Dec. 8 Georgia H L 50-117

Dec. 10 Ohio H L 69-74

Dec. 13 Memphis A L 48-99

Dec. 17 UT-Chattanooga A L 69-88

Dec. 31 Augusta A L 51-75

Jan. 2 South Carolina A L 67-103

Jan. 5 Butler H W 72-66












Feb. 25 Georgia State H L 50-55

Feb. 28 Centenary H L 79-91

Mar. 2 UT-San Antonio H L 63-91

Mar. 5 ! UT-San Antonio N L 55-77

! - A-Sun Tournament (DeLand, Fla.)

1991-92 (11-18, 7-9 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Bill Hodges

Nov. 26 Georgia A L 64-84

Nov. 30 Furman A L 74-85

Dec. 3 North Georgia H W 98-62

Dec. 6 Colorado A L 61-78


ec. 9 Butler A L 73-96

Dec. 14 UT-Chattanooga H W 73-69

Dec. 19 Georgia State H L 78-79 (OT)

Dec. 21 Tulane A L 56-82

Dec. 28 Georgia Tech A L 67-97

Jan. 2 St. Bonaventure H L 63-73



Jan. 16 SE Louisiana H W 81-65


Jan. 20 Florida State A L 64-78


Jan. 30 Florida Int’l A W 81-58



Feb. 10 South Carolina H W 61-59

Feb. 13 SE Louisiana A W 83-73


Feb. 19 UNC-Asheville H L 66-71


Feb. 27 Florida Int’l H W 76-66


Mar. 5 ! Fla. International N W 98-72

Mar. 6 ! Georgia State A L 68-75

! - A-Sun Tournament (Atlanta, Ga.)

1992-93 (13-14, 7-5 A-Sun)


Dec. 1 Brewton-Parker H W 82-60

Dec. 5 LSU A L 48-82

Dec. 7 Valdosta State H W 88-80


118


SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTSDec. 14 Central Florida A W 81-78

Dec. 18 Iowa State A L 46-87

Dec. 20 Illinois A L 58-77


Jan. 2 South Carolina A L 66-68

Jan. 4 Tulane H L 52-70



Jan. 11 Charleston H L 55-56

Jan. 14 SE Louisiana A W 73-58



Jan. 28 Florida Int’l H W 64-61




Feb. 11 SE Louisiana H W 98-77


Feb. 15 Central Florida H W 93-84

Feb. 18 UNC-Asheville A W 74-69

Feb. 20 Charleston A L 61-62

Feb. 25 Florida Int’l A L 65-67


1993-94 (5-24, 3-14 A-Sun)


Nov. 27 St. Louis A L 52-86

Nov. 30 North Georgia H W 73-72

Dec. 4 Shorter H W 76-60

Dec. 6 Tulane A L 52-85

Dec. 11 Georgia Tech A L 69-86

Dec. 17 Hawaii A L 67-92

Dec. 18 Texas State N L 51-69

Dec. 28 Tennessee A L 45-67

Dec. 30 Missouri A L 50-78

Jan. 3 Georgia State H L 60-70

Jan. 8 Charleston H W 74-64

Jan. 10 Clemson H L 71-88


Jan. 15 Central Florida A W 67-58

Jan. 20 SE Louisiana H L 59-67


Jan. 27 Samford A L 81-86 (OT)

Jan. 29 Florida Int’l A L 55-69

Feb. 5 Charleston A L 51-82



Feb. 14 Alabama A L 63-88


Feb. 19 SE Louisiana A L 56-78

Feb. 21 Butler H L 61-81


Feb. 26 Florida Int’l H L 71-90


Mar. 5 ! Central Florida A L 68-90

! - A-Sun Tournament (Orlando, Fla.)

1994-95 (15-14, 8-8 A-Sun)



Dec. 3 Georgia H L 71-81


Dec. 10 Indiana State A W 81-74

Dec. 12 Butler A W 74-59


Dec. 19 Illinois A L 66-90


Jan. 7 Charleston A W 69-64

Jan. 9 Campbell A W 77-57


Jan. 14 SE Louisiana H L 78-102

Jan. 19 Central Florida A W 82-79 (OT)

Jan. 21 Florida Int’l A W 86-76 (OT)




Feb. 2 Florida Atlantic A L 66-69




Feb. 13 Florida Atlantic H W 95-58



Feb. 23 Florida Int’l H W 73-70


Mar. 2 ! Centenary N W 90-88

Mar. 3 ! Georgia State N W 81-71

Mar. 4 ! Fla. International N L 57-68

! - A-Sun Tournament (Orlando, Fla.)

1995-96 (15-14, 7-9 A-Sun)


Nov. 24 Western Carolina N W 87-83

Nov. 25 New Mexico A L 72-107

Nov. 29 North Georgia H W 97-78

Dec. 2 Woff ord H W 76-58

Dec. 6 Woff ord A W 68-56



Dec. 19 Indiana State H W 71-64


Dec. 31 Minnesota A L 56-92

Jan. 4 Charleston A L 65-98

Jan. 6 Campbell A L 57-60

Jan. 11 Florida Atlantic H L 59-67

Jan. 13 Florida Int’l H L 59-67

Jan. 18 UCF A W 67-65


Jan. 25 Jacksonville State A W 99-95



Feb. 3 SE Louisiana H L 62-78

Feb. 5 Georgia State A W 96-90 (OT)






Feb. 29 ! Centenary N W 72-61

Mar. 1 ! Fla. International N W 101-76

Mar. 2 ! Central Florida N L 77-86

! - A-Sun Tournament (DeLand, Fla.)

1996-97 (3-23, 1-15 A-Sun)


Nov. 23 Brewton-Parker H L 60-76

Dec. 2 North Georgia H W 93-90 (OT)

Dec. 6 Long Beach State N L 45-76

Dec. 7 Cornell N L 39-67

Dec. 14 Georgia Southern A L 58-73

Dec. 17 Western Carolina H L 84-93


Dec. 31 Minnesota A L 53-94


Jan. 4 Campbell H L 56-88

Jan. 9 Florida Atlantic A L 64-81


Jan. 16 UCF H L 60-77


Jan. 23 Jacksonville State H L 61-69

Jan. 25 Samford H L 72-75 (OT)





Feb. 8 SE Louisiana H L 71-84

Feb. 10 Woff ord H W 77-75





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Head Coach: Mark Slonaker

Nov. 13 Piedmont H W 91-67

Nov. 17 Winthrop H W 86-75


Nov. 24 Furman H L 65-76

Nov. 29 Kansas State A L 60-89


Dec. 3 Coastal Carolina A L 63-68

Dec. 7 Western Carolina A L 65-71

Dec. 9 Georgia Southern H L 71-72

Dec. 21 Duke A L 64-126

Jan. 3 Central Florida H L 72-82





Jan. 17 Troy State A L 67-71


Jan. 24 Jacksonville State H W 97-82

Jan. 31 Charleston A L 47-67

Feb. 2 Campbell A L 59-63


Feb. 12 Troy State H L 74-75





1998-99 (8-18, 5-11 A-Sun)



Nov. 16 Winthrop A L 63-96

Nov. 19 Kentucky A L 51-82

Nov. 21 Wake Forest A L 66-81

Nov. 28 Coastal Carolina H W 77-73

Dec. 5 Covenant H W 71-62

Dec. 9 Furman A L 67-68

Dec. 19 UNC-Asheville H W 64-59

Dec. 29 Wichita State A L 43-83

Dec. 30 Miss. Valley State N L 63-71

Jan. 2 Jacksonville State A W 80-73 (OT)


Jan. 7 Jacksonville State H W 66-63


Jan. 14 Troy State A W 81-65




Jan. 25 Jacksonville A L 44-71


Feb. 4 Central Florida A L 64-69

Feb. 6 Florida Atlantic A W 92-83





1999-2000 (12-21, 7-11 A-Sun)


Nov. 19 Georgia Tech A L 79-91

Nov. 22 Toccoa Falls H W 108-67

Nov. 26 Arkansas N L 54-71

Nov. 27 Hawaii-Hilo A W 68-64

Nov. 28 Rhode Island N L 59-65

Dec. 4 Florida Atlantic A W 92-73

Dec. 6 Stetson H L 74-77


Dec. 18 Arkansas A L 60-85

Dec. 21 Western Carolina H L 78-85


Dec. 28 Utah State A L 55-74

Dec. 29 Idaho State N L 73-80

Jan. 2 UNC-Asheville A W 82-73

Jan. 5 Central Florida A L 77-93


Jan. 13 Jacksonville State H L 65-69




Jan. 25 Jacksonville H W 72-70 (2OT)



Feb. 3 Jacksonville A L 65-68 (OT)


Feb. 10 UCF H W 67-65




Feb. 26 Jacksonville State A L 79-80 (OT)

Mar. 3 ! Jacksonville N W 55-48

Mar. 4 ! Troy State N W 79-75

Mar. 5 ! UCF N L 79-84

! - A-Sun Tournament (Jacksonville, Fla.)

2000-01 (13-15, 10-8 A-Sun)


Nov. 20 Auburn A W 92-88

Nov. 25 UNC-Asheville H L 60-76

Nov. 29 South Carolina A L 57-71

Dec. 2 Central Florida H W 69-68

Dec. 4 Stetson A W 80-76 (OT)

Dec. 6 Savannah State H W 101-66

Dec. 9 Georgia Southern H L 77-92

Dec. 12 Western Carolina A W 66-63

Dec. 20 Arizona State A L 42-59

Dec. 23 New Mexico A L 62-69

Dec. 30 Harvard H L 51-65



Jan. 11 Samford A W 67-58 (OT)

Jan. 13 Jacksonville State A L 64-71









Feb. 10 Central Florida A W 82-74

Feb. 17 Troy State H L 56-61





2001-02 (6-23, 4-16 A-Sun)


Nov. 16 Howard N L 68-76 (OT)

Nov. 17 Minnesota A L 59-80

Nov. 23 Hawaii N L 72-89

Nov. 24 S.C. State N W 72-61

Nov. 25 LSU N L 54-84

Nov. 29 Samford H L 60-69

Dec. 1 Jacksonville State H W 71-53




Dec.. 28 Iowa A L 43-77

Dec. 30 South Carolina A L 52-88

Jan. 2 Campbell A L 76-77 (OT)

Jan. 7 Belmont A L 65-87


Jan. 12 Central Florida H L 71-81




Jan. 26 Jacksonville H L 58-74


Feb. 2 UCF A L 53-86

Feb. 4 Florida Atlantic A L 71-72

Feb. 7 Belmont H W 81-68



Feb. 16 Campbell H W 88-85 (OT)



2002-03 (23-6, 14-2 A-Sun)

Atlantic Sun Conference Champions


Nov. 23 Elon A W 79-67

Nov. 27 Florida State A L 47-83

Nov. 29 Iowa State A L 61-90

Dec. 2 Reinhardt H W 85-62

Dec. 5 Georgia Southern H W 80-72

Dec. 10 Morris Brown A W 89-67

Dec. 19 Harvard A L 76-84

Jan. 2 Savannah State A W 84-66

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SEASON-BY-SEASON RESULTSJan. 4 Stetson A W 86-72


Jan. 11 Florida Atlantic H W 86-79

Jan. 13 Central Florida H W 85-63


Jan. 20 UNC-Asheville A W 86-62


Jan. 27 Belmont H L 67-69


Feb. 1 Gardner-Webb A W 76-64



Feb. 13 Morris Brown H W 90-83


Feb. 17 Savannah State H W 97-72


Feb. 22 Central Florida A W 69-66

Feb. 27 Jacksonville H W 73-63

Mar. 1 Stetson H W 101-84

Mar. 6 ! Jacksonville N W 73-57

Mar. 7 ! Central Florida N L 59-79


2003-04 (12-18, 9-11 A-Sun)


Nov. 15 Ohio N W 67-64

Nov. 16 Xavier A L 58-72

Nov. 17 Illinois-Chicago N L 64-75

Nov. 26 #12 Illinois A L 61-93

Nov. 28 Iowa State A L 64-87


Dec. 4 Lipscomb H W 88-80

Dec. 6 Belmont H W 72-70


Dec. 17 Elon H W 80-63



Jan. 5 UCF A L 56-60

Jan. 8 Gardner-Webb H W 72-56



Jan. 19 Troy State H L 66-82


Jan. 24 Jacksonville A L (ot) 83-88




Feb. 8 Troy State A L 77-81


Feb. 14 Gardner-Webb A L 77-85

Feb. 19 UCF H L 58-83


Feb. 26 Belmont A L 70-81

Feb. 28 Lipscomb A W 88-77

Mar. 4 ! Belmont A L 63-71

! - A-Sun Championship, Nashville, Tenn.

2004-05 (16-12, 11-9 A-Sun)


Nov. 20 Albany State H W 74-60

Nov. 23 Maryland A L 67-93

Nov. 29 Georgia Southern H W 103-94(2OT)


Dec. 4 Jacksonville A W 71-67

Dec. 7 Ft. Valley State H W 89-66

Dec. 22 Ohio State A L 77-102

Dec. 30 Savannah State A W 98-81

Jan. 3 Florida Atlantic H L 101-104(3OT)

Jan. 5 UCF H W 80-71


Jan. 10 Lipscomb A W 82-73



Jan. 21 Troy A L 70-97



Jan. 31 Troy H W 105-101

Feb. 3 Campbell A W 83-77


Feb. 8 Savannah State H W 94-62

Feb. 11 Lipscomb H L 64-69

Feb. 13 Belmont H L 63-65

Feb. 17 UCF A L 65-79




Mar. 3 ! UCF N L 68-81


2005-06 (9-19, 7-13 A-Sun)


Nov. 22 Georgia Southern A L 79-98

Dec. 1 Savannah State H W 88-63

Dec. 3 Campbell A L 80-86

Dec. 5 Gardner-Webb A L 58-67 (OT)

Dec. 18 Oklahoma State A L 61-97

Dec. 22 Colorado A L 74-117

Dec. 29 Howard # N L 74-78

Dec. 30 Maine # N L 64-72

Jan. 2 Jacksonville H W 90-81

Jan. 4 North Florida H W 77-71



Jan. 14 Lipscomb A L 66-83

Jan. 19 Kennesaw State H L 57-63

Jan. 21 East Tennessee St H L 81-104

Jan. 24 Stetson A W 82-81 (OT)

Jan. 28 Kennesaw State A W 77-70

Jan. 30 East Tennessee St A L 81-84





Feb. 13 Savannah State A W 77-60

Feb. 17 Jacksonville A W 93-90 (OT)

Feb. 19 North Florida A W 77-71

Feb. 23 Gardner-Webb H L 67-77

Feb. 25 Campbell H L 69-71

Mar. 3 ! Lipscomb N L 62-78

# - Dr Pepper Classic at UT-Chattanooga

! - A-Sun Championship, Johnson City, Tenn.

2006-07 (13-17, 8-10 A-Sun)


Nov. 12 #9 Wisconsin A L 48-72

Nov. 14 Savannah State A L 61-71

Nov. 18 Emory H W 89-71

Nov. 27 Georgia Southern H L 59-61

Nov. 30 East Tennesse St. H L 70-76

Dec. 2 Kennesaw State H W 84-77 (OT)

Dec. 4 Charleston Southern H W 78-59

Dec. 7 Ft. Valley State H W 79-74

Dec. 9 VMI A W 105-103

Dec. 21 Oregon State A L 62-93

Dec. 23 #21 Oregon A L 64-84

Dec. 30 Furman A L 69-83







Jan. 20 North Florida A W 77-58

Jan. 24 Savannah State H W 68-64





Feb. 10 Campbell A W 81-80

Feb. 16 Jacksonville H L 97-101 (OT)

Feb. 18 North Florida H W 69-59

Feb. 22 Kennesaw State A L 51-87

Feb. 24 East Tennessee St. A L 89-112

Mar. 1 ! Lipscomb N L 49-85

! - A-Sun Championship, Johnson City, Tenn.

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Nov. 10 # 18 Southern Cal. A W 96-81

Nov. 13 Alabama H L 83-90

Nov. 16 Harvard A L 73-91

Nov. 18 Boston College A L 73-56

Nov. 24 Loyola Marymount H L 92-97 (OT)

Nov. 26 Georgia Southern A L 69-80

Dec. 3 Charleston Southern A W 93-92


Dec. 8 Sewanee H W 76-62


Dec. 29 #College of Charleston A L 74-84

Dec. 30 #South Carolina State N W 76-73

Jan. 2 VMI H L 99-102

Jan. 5 Kennesaw State A W 77-75 (OT)

Jan. 10 UNF H W 89-68

Jan. 12 Jacksonville H L 70-72

Jan. 17 Florida Gulf Coast A W 99-77


Jan. 24 Lipscomb H W 84-82

Jan. 26 Belmon H L 82-93

Feb. 1 ETSU A L 79-85

Feb. 3 USC Upstate A L 49-75


Feb. 9 Campbell H W 75-70

Feb. 14 Florida Gulf Coast H W 76-74 (OT)


Feb. 21 Jacksonville A L 87-96 (OT)

Feb. 23 UNF A L 61-70

Feb. 29 Kennesaw State H L 61-65

Mar. 5 ! Jacksonville N L 57-65

# - Jim ‘N Nick’s Cougar Classic at CofC


2008-2009 (17-15, 11-9 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Bob Hoff man

Nov. 14 Piedmont H W 89-63

Nov. 16 Alabama A W 72-69

Nov. 19 Auburn A W 78-74

Nov. 22 Ga. Tech H L 76-82 (OT)

Nov. 25 Dayton A L 53-71

Nov. 28 %Texas Southern N W 71-68

Nov. 29 %Chicago State N W 88-77

Dec. 2 USC Upstate H W 74-64

Dec. 5 ETSU H L 61-81

Dec. 17 Oklahoma State A L 74-104

Dec. 20 UCLA A L 56-79

Dec. 22 Loyola Marymount A W 75-52

Dec. 31 Iowa State A L 49-67

Jan. 3 Campbell A L 57-72


Jan. 11 UNF A W 75-62

Jan. 16 FGCU H W 88-63

Jan. 18 Stetson H W 101-98 (OT)


Jan. 26 Belmont A L 82-86 (OT)

Jan. 29 Kennesaw State H W 88-75

Feb. 2 Campbell H L 73-92

Feb. 5 Kennesaw State A W 75-56


Feb. 9 UNF H W 74-55

Feb. 14 FGCU A W 82-75

Feb. 16 Stetson A W 88-80 (OT)


Feb. 22 Belmont H W 89-83

Feb. 26 USC Upstate A L 90-93 (OT)

Feb. 28 ETSU A L 81-103

Mar. 5 !Belmont L 64-65

%-Sears Centre at Hoff man Estates, Ill.


2009-2010 (16-17, 10-10 A-Sun)

Head Coach: Bob Hoff man

Nov. 13 #Bucknell N W 89-80

Nov. 14 #Bryant N W 80-56

Nov. 15 #Providence A L 77-79

Nov. 18 Fisk H W 110-45

Nov. 21 Florida St. H L 50-89

Nov. 27 Georgia Tech A L 74-85

Dec. 3 Lipscomb H L 89-98

Dec. 5 Belmont H L 90-94 (OT)

Dec. 10 Piedmont H W 87-62

Dec. 21 Vanderbilt A L 59-99


Dec. 29 Charlotte A L 80-91


Jan. 4 North Florida A W 84-79


Jan. 9 East Tennessee St. H W 83-78

Jan. 14 USC Upstate A W 60-57


Jan. 24 Florida Gulf Coast A L 70-71

Jan. 27 Kennesaw State H L 69-71


Feb. 1 Florida Gulf Coast H W 78-72

Feb. 4 Kennesaw State A L 63-66

Feb. 8 USC Upstate H W 83-69


Feb. 14 East Tennessee St. A W 82-77

Feb. 18 North Florida H W 77-67


Feb. 25 Belmont A L 73-77

Feb. 27 Lipscomb A L 73-85

Mar. 4 !Belmont H W 87-81

Mar. 5 !Jacksonville H W 66-63

Mar. 6 !East Tennessee St. H L 66-72

# - World Vision Invitational, Providence, R.I.

! – A-Sun Championship, Macon, Ga.

BEAR PAUSE

When Mercer Unversity played host to the A-Sun

Championships in 2009-10, it was the fi rst time that the

school had ever been the host site for the event.

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORDSYe a r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R e c o r d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C o a c h1 9 0 6 - 0 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N / A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N o t Av a i l a b l e 1 9 0 7 - 0 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N / A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N o t Av a i l a b l e 1 9 0 8 - 0 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . C . M c C l u r e1 9 0 9 - 1 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H o m e s M a x o n1 9 1 0 - 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . C . “ D o c ” S t r o u d1 9 1 1 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . C . “ D o c ” S t r o u d1 9 1 2 - 1 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C . C . “ D o c ” S t r o u d1 9 1 3 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J . J . S c u l l y1 9 1 4 - 1 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J . J . S c u l l y1 9 1 5 - 1 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N / A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N o t Av a i l a b l e1 9 1 6 - 1 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J . C . C l e m e n t s1 9 1 7 - 1 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C h a r l e s M o r g a n1 9 1 8 - 1 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N / A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N o t Av a i l a b l e1 9 1 9 - 2 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J . C . C l e m e n t s1 9 2 0 - 2 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N / A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N o t Av a i l a b l e1 9 2 1 - 2 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 - 7 & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J o h n C o d y1 9 2 2 - 2 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 1 0 & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J o h n C o d y1 9 2 3 - 2 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 - 6 & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M . P. G i l l i a m1 9 2 4 - 2 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M . P. G i l l i a m1 9 2 5 - 2 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J o h n M . K i n g1 9 2 6 - 2 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B e r n i e M o o r e1 9 2 7 - 2 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B e r n i e M o o r e1 9 2 8 - 2 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O s c a r L o n g1 9 2 9 - 3 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L a k e R u s s e l l1 9 3 0 - 3 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S m o k e y H a r p e r1 9 3 1 - 3 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N / A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D i d n o t f i e l d a t e a m1 9 3 2 - 3 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L a k e R u s s e l l1 9 3 3 - 3 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L a k e R u s s e l l1 9 3 4 - 3 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J i m m y S l o c u m1 9 3 5 - 3 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J i m m y S l o c u m1 9 3 6 - 3 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L a k e R u s s e l l1 9 3 7 - 3 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L a k e R u s s e l l1 9 3 8 - 3 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L a k e R u s s e l l1 9 3 9 - 4 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J i m m y D a u g h e r t y1 9 4 0 - 4 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N / A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D i d n o t f i e l d a t e a m1 9 4 4 - 4 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C l i f f S n o w1 9 4 5 - 4 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N / A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D i d n o t f i e l d a t e a m1 9 4 6 - 4 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a m e s C o w a n1 9 4 7 - 4 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 - 5 ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a m e s C o w a n1 9 4 8 - 4 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a m e s C o w a n1 9 4 9 - 5 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 - 7 ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a m e s C o w a n1 9 5 0 - 5 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a m e s C o w a n1 9 5 1 - 5 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 - 1 0 ^ % . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D a n N y m i c z1 9 5 2 - 5 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 - 6 ^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D a n N y m i c z1 9 5 3 - 5 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 - 9 % ? ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a m e s C o w a n1 9 5 4 - 5 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a m e s C o w a n1 9 5 5 - 5 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J a m e s C o w a n1 9 5 6 - 5 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1 6 + . . . . J a m e s C o w a n / R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 5 7 - 5 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 5 8 - 5 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 5 9 - 6 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 0 - 6 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 1 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 1 - 6 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 2 - 6 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 3 - 6 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 4 - 6 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 5 - 6 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 - 1 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r

1 9 6 6 - 6 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 7 - 6 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 8 - 6 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 6 9 - 7 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R o b e r t Wi l d e r1 9 7 0 - 7 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 - 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D w a y n e M o r r i s o n1 9 7 1 - 7 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D w a y n e M o r r i s o n1 9 7 2 - 7 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D w a y n e M o r r i s o n1 9 7 3 - 7 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J o D a n G o l d1 9 7 4 - 7 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - 1 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 7 5 - 7 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 1 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 7 6 - 7 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 7 7 - 7 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 7 8 - 7 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 7 9 - 8 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 0 - 8 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 - 1 2 * $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 1 - 8 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 - 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 2 - 8 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 - 1 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 3 - 8 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 4 - 8 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 - 9 * $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 5 - 8 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 6 - 8 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 - 1 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 7 - 8 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 8 - 8 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l B i b b1 9 8 9 - 9 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 2 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B r a d S i e g f r i e d1 9 9 0 - 9 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B r a d S i e g f r i e d1 9 9 1 - 9 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 - 1 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l H o d g e s1 9 9 2 - 9 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l H o d g e s1 9 9 3 - 9 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l H o d g e s1 9 9 4 - 9 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l H o d g e s1 9 9 5 - 9 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 - 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l H o d g e s1 9 9 6 - 9 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B i l l H o d g e s1 9 9 7 - 9 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M a r k S l o n a k e r1 9 9 8 - 9 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 1 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M a r k S l o n a k e r1 9 9 9 - 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 - 2 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M a r k S l o n a k e r2 0 0 0 - 0 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 - 1 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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COACHING RECORDSBY WINS

BY WINNING PERCENTAGE (min. 3 seasons)

1906-07

1907-08

C.C. McClure ....................................... 1908-09 .................................... 1-6

Homes Maxon .................................... 1910-11 .................................... 3-5

C.C. “Doc” Stroud ................................ 1910-13 ................................ 27-15

J.J. Scully ............................................ 1913-15 .................................. 8-18

J.C. Clements ...................................... 1916-17 .................................... 7-8

1919-20

Charles Morgan .................................. 1917-18 .................................... 4-4

John Cody ........................................... 1921-23 ................................ 23-19

M.P. Gilliam ........................................ 1923-25 ................................ 36-12

John M. King ...................................... 1925-26 .................................. 16-8

Bernie Moore ..................................... 1926-28 ................................ 24-11

Oscar Long ......................................... 1928-29 .................................. 20-5

Lake Russell........................................ 1929-30 ................................ 41-37

1932-34

Smokey Harper................................... 1930-31 .................................. 11-4

Jimmy Slocum .................................... 1934-36 .................................. 8-26

1936-39

Jimmy Daugherty .............................. 1939-40 .................................. 6-13

Cliff Snow ........................................... 1944-45 .................................. 16-9

James Cowan ..................................... 1946-51 .............................. 103-80

Dan Nymicz ........................................ 1951-53 ................................ 40-16

1953-57

Robert Wilder ..................................... 1957-70 ............................ 147-168

Dwayne Morrison ............................... 1970-73 ................................ 48-22

Joe Dan Gold ...................................... 1973-74 .................................. 16-8

Bill Bibb ............................................. 1974-89 ............................ 222-194

Brad Siegfried .................................... 1989-91 .................................. 9-45

Bill Hodges ......................................... 1991-97 .............................. 62-107

Mark Slonaker .................................. 1997-2008 .......................... 128-189

Bob Hoff man ...................................... 2008-10 ................................ 33-32

BY ORDERWins

Rank Coach Wins

1 .......................................................... Bill Bibb................................................... 222

2 ...................................................... Robert Wilder .............................................. 147

3 ......................................................Mark Slonaker .............................................. 128

4 ...................................................... James Cowan .............................................. 103

5 ........................................................ Bill Hodges .................................................. 62

6 ................................................... Dwayne Morrison ............................................. 48

7 ........................................................Lake Russell.................................................. 41

8 ........................................................Dan Nymicz .................................................. 40

9 ........................................................M.P. Gilliam .................................................. 36

10 .....................................................Bob Hoff man ................................................. 33

Rank Coach Pct.

1 ................................................... Dwayne Morrison .......................................... .686

2 ....................................................C.C. “Doc” Stroud ........................................... .643

3 ....................................................... C.C. McClure .............................................. .571

4 ...................................................... James Cowan ............................................. .563

5 .......................................................... Bill Bibb.................................................. .534

Bill Bibb (1974-89)

has the longest

coaching tenure in

Mercer basketball

history with 15 seasons

at the Bears’ helm. Bibb

also tops the MU slate

for coaching victories

with 222, while ranking

third in winning

percentage (.534).

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ALL-TIME ROSTERA-A-A

Shaddean Aaron ........................................2004-08Mark Adamson ...........................................1997-99Ross Alacqua ..............................................2002-07Ray Allen ......................................................1957-58Jackie Anderson ........................................1958-60John Anderson ..........................................1964-65Brad Arthur ..................................................2001-02Bobby Ash ...................................................1963-64

B-B-BMarvin Bailey ..............................................1968-72Scott Bailey .................................................1986-90Talmadge Bailey ........................................1946-47Clarence Baker ............................................2001-03Ray Banks ....................................................1956-60Bert Barnes ...................................................2002-03Dilmas Barnett ...........................................1947-49Don Baxter ..................................................1961-65Mark Baynes ...............................................1988-90Robert Belloir .............................................1966-69Jeff Belmer ..................................................1993-95Roy Bennett ................................................1974-75Olaf Bergwall ..............................................1957-58Don Bethel ..................................................1974-75Brad Bibb .....................................................1978-81Hoyt Biggers ...............................................1946-47John Binns ...................................................1954-56Harold Bivins ..............................................1948-50Stanley Black ..............................................1977-79Chad Boggan .............................................1989-93Tony Bolds ...................................................1981-84Bruce Boler ..................................................1969-70Ryan Boles ....................................................2000-01Roger Bolton ..............................................1954-57Toof Boone ..................................................1954-55Adam Bowling ...............................1990-92,93-95Monnie Brabham ......................................1969-73Victor Bristol ...............................................1994-96Kevin Brooks ...............................................1993-94Andre Brown ..............................................1973-76Andrew Brown ............................................2003-06Bob E. Brown ..............................................1952-53Earnest Brown .............................................1998-00Kenny Brown ..............................................1990-93Leroy Brown ...............................................1996-97Duke Bryan .................................................1951-52Bob Burks ....................................................1949-51Darryl Burton .............................................1981-83

C-C-CBob Caldwell ..............................................1949-50Everett Callaway ........................................1985-87Lance Carter ...............................................1995-96Norman Carter ...........................................1957-59Glenn Cassell ..............................................1949-52Eric Chambers ............................................1983-85Maynard Chambers .................................1955-56Walter Chandler ........................................1966-67Jim Chapman .............................................1962-63Richard Childs ............................................1964-67John Chvatal ................................................2000-02Lamar Clements ........................................1947-51Pete Clements ............................................1955-56Butch Clifton ..............................................1959-63Phil Cochran ...............................................1972-76Tom Colquitt ...............................................1949-51Damitrius Coleman ..................................2004-05Willie Cooper ..............................................1973-75BeJay Corley ...............................................2006-10Chip Coulter ...............................................1973-75Glenn Cowart .............................................1965-66Lamont Craft ..............................................1956-57Ahmad Crawford .......................................2001-02Quincy Crawford .......................................1947-49Eddie Creech ..............................................1969-73

W.P. (Bud) Culbreth ..................................1955-56Frank Cunningham ..................................1963-64Tracey Curtis ...............................................1977-78Keith Czapla ................................................1983-85

D-D-DW.D. Dooly ...................................................1947-48Kenny Daugherty .....................................1976-80Alec Davis ....................................................1958-59Evans Davis ..................................................1997-99Flo Davis .......................................................1988-90Greg Davis ...................................................1985-87Justin Davis ..................................................2007-08Steve Davis ...................................................1997-99Gideon Dial .................................................1946-48Bill Dismuke ................................................1946-47Charlie Dixon ..............................................1971-73Mayes Dobbins ..........................................1946-50Sam Dolan ...................................................2004-08Brian Dranzik ..............................................1989-90Jesse Duckworth .......................................1949-50Wesley Duke ...............................................1999-05Joe Dulick ....................................................1959-62Roger Dunaway .........................................1964-65Tom Dykes ...................................................1946-47

E-E-EJason Ealing ................................................1996-97Frank Edwards ...........................................1958-62Jay Eiche ......................................................1975-79Reggie Elliott ..............................................1994-96Michael Ellis ...........................................2007-2009Daniel Emerson ..........................................2008-10Scott Emerson ...........................................1999-04Will Emerson ..............................................2001-06Roderick English .......................................1970-71Tony Etchison .................................1991-92,93-96Abel Etienne ...............................................1994-95Joe Everett .................................... 1973-76, 77-78Bill Exum ......................................................1961-63

F-F-FLarry Falls .....................................................1969-72Scott Farley .....................................1991-93,94-96Marc Farnell ................................................1986-88Bill Finch .......................................................1957-59Woodrow Fincher .....................................1963-64Ray Flanders ...............................................1946-48James Florence ..........................................2006-10Shane Franks ..............................................1995-96Mark Frederiksen ......................................1988-89Richard Fritch .............................................1959-61

G-G-GEdgar Gallops .............................................1952-53Gus Garcsar .................................................1960-61Terry Garrett ...............................................1972-74Tony Gattis ..................................................1979-83Pete Geter ....................................................1983-87Hugh Gibson ..............................................1955-56Jesse Glouser ..............................................1946-47Michael Goldberg .....................................1990-94Russell Golden ............................................1997-99Jake Gollon ..................................................2008-10Isaac Gordon ...............................................2006-07Bruce Gordy ................................................1968-72Bob Graham ...............................................1952-55Jim Graham .................................................1967-71Robert Graham ..........................................1955-57Bob Green ...................................................1952-55Ledon Green ...............................................1992-96Mike Green ..................................................1971-73Bill Groover .................................................1954-56Doug Guthrie .............................................1983-85

H-H-HMark Hall .......................................................2007-10Micalvin Hammonds ................................2003-07Bobby Hansen ............................................2000-04

Dennis Hanson ..........................................1973-75Leonard Hardin .........................................1970-74Ray Hardman ..............................................1960-62Bill Harris ......................................................1950-51David Harris ................................................1950-51Doug Harris .................................................1956-60Elston Harris ...............................................1982-86Melvin Harris ...............................................2001-02Sandy Harris ...............................................1961-65Wallace Harris ............................................1952-54Jim Hearn ....................................................1961-64Steve Hendrickson ...................................1974-77Calvin Henry ..........................................2006-2009Lloyd Hensley .............................................1959-60Jim Hildebrandt ........................................1967-68Chris Hill ........................................................1999-01Kenny Hill ....................................................1996-97Jimmy Hines ...............................................1949-50Royce Hobbs ..............................................1953-54Hugh Hodges .............................................1954-55Vasil Hoffi ch ................................................1951-54Darius Hogans ............................................2008-09Eddie Holland .............................................2000-01Otis Holloway .............................................1985-86Tim Holloway .............................................1986-87Justin Howard .............................................1999-03James Hughes ...........................................1951-55John Hughes ..............................................1951-55Bill Hull .........................................................1951-52John Hulsey ................................................1951-52Craig Hunt ...................................................1993-94

I-I-ILloyd Industrious ......................................1991-92

J-J-JEric Jackson ................................................1985-89Marquisse Jackson ....................................2009-10Jay January ..................................................2001-04Michael Jenkins ..........................................2009-10John Jewett ................................................1950-54Louis Johnson ............................................1967-68Mark Johnson .............................................1997-98Tommy Johnson .......................................1956-60Travis Johnson ...........................................1980-82David Jones ................................................1970-74Eddie Jones .................................................1979-81William Jones .............................................1985-86

K-K-KLarry Keller ..................................................1981-82Joe Kenis ......................................................1982-84Mike Kennedy ............................................1989-93John Kinman ..............................................1971-72Aulbert Kinsaul ..........................................1946-50Melvin Kinslow ..........................................1955-57Rodney Kirtz ................................................1997-01Dan Kniff en .................................................1977-78E.J. Kusnyer ..................................................2008-10

L-L-LJohn LaPish .................................................1969-71Terry Lawyer ................................................1998-99David Lewis .................................................1977-79Jim Lindsey .................................................1951-52Lehman Lindsey ........................................1953-54Jeff Linville ..................................................1975-79Jerry Lisle .....................................................1955-56Harry Lockhart ...........................................1951-52Curtis Lockridge ........................................1960-61Wilfred Louigene ......................................1985-86Joe Lowe ......................................................1953-56

M-M-MJack Manton ...................................1962-63,64-66Mac Marchman .........................................1947-49Tommy Marshall .......................................1947-48A.J. Martin ...................................................2006-07Tommy Martin ...........................................1958-59

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Larry Mashburn .........................................1958-59David Matthews .........................................2000-04Bryan Maynard ..........................................1984-85Korey McCray ..............................................1997-01Tyler McCurry ..............................................2001-05John McGriff ...............................................1955-58Donny McLendon ......................................2002-03Jesse McMillan ............................................1997-00Attrice Meeks .............................................1989-90Richard Miles ..............................................1955-56Robert Miles ...............................................1977-79Ron Miller ....................................................1987-88Tim Miller .....................................................1972-73Brian Mills ....................................................2007-10James Milton ..............................................1958-62Sam Mitchell ...............................................1981-85Tom Mitchell ...............................................1965-69Tommy Mixon ............................................1951-55David Mock .................................................1975-77Steve Moody ..............................................1963-67Brandon Moore ..........................................2009-10Cary Moore .................................................1954-56Chris Moore ................................................1983-87Oscar Moore ...............................................1988-90Rodney Mosley ..........................................1978-82Aleem Muhammad ...................................1998-03Bob Murdock ..............................................1946-49Joe Murray ..................................................1955-56

N-N-NJ.W. Naftel ....................................................1986-88Bill Naylor ....................................................1964-68Charles Newton .........................................1962-66Ken Nixon ....................................................1969-72Ronnie Nixon ..............................................1997-98Byron Norris ................................................1964-66

O-O-OMark Odom .................................................1992-95James Odoms .............................................2003-05Jim Ogden ...................................................1963-64Lindsay Orr ..................................................1972-74David O’Shaughnessey ...........................2009-10Chris Ott .......................................................1997-99Bruce Otto ...................................................1967-68

P-P-PMaurice Parks .............................................1990-91L.W. Parr .......................................................1946-47Chuck Pauldo .............................................1982-83Bill Pearce ....................................................1960-62Ray Pearson ................................................1962-64Bob Pender .................................................1946-48Marcus Pender ...........................................1948-49Hrvoje Pervan ............................................2006-07Brian Pfohl ...................................................2004-08Chris Phillips ...............................................1987-89John Pat Pickles ..........................................1999-01Marcus Poole ..............................................1974-75Doug Porter ................................................1967-70David Posey ................................................1957-58Yauun Pounds ............................................1990-93Gene Powell ................................................1956-57Ridas Pulkauninkas ...................................2009-10

Q-Q-Q

R-R-RMelvin Randall ...........................................1981-85Silas Read .....................................................1957-58Viviano Reaves ...........................................1980-81Ken Redmond ............................................1968-70Bob Reeder .................................................1948-51Stewart Reese ............................................1975-79Bob Reeves .....................................1961-63,64-66Richard Reid ...............................................1950-54Rob Renfroe ................................................1990-91Maynard Reynolds .......................1947-48,50-51Thomas Rhodes ........................................1964-65

Woodrow Richardson .............................1954-58Dennis Roberts ..........................................1979-80Jud Roberts .................................................1965-69William F. Roberts .....................................1952-53Ryan Robinson ..........................................1993-96Thurlester Robinson ................................1996-97John Rogers ................................................1986-88Jay Ross ........................................................1976-80

S-S-SJosh Sagester ..............................................1999-01Bobby Satterfi eld ......................................1950-51Greg Schroeder .........................................1973-74Bert Schwartz .............................................1950-54Jack Scott .....................................................1969-73Irvin Seeman ..............................................1967-68Larney Shakur .............................................2008-09Elijah Shaw ..................................................1975-77W.L. Shepard ...............................................1957-59Bob Shuler ...................................................1946-48Bruce Simms ................................................1997-98Danny Skinner ...........................................1975-76Jacob Skogen ..............................................2003-05Kevin Skurka ...............................................1995-97Michael Slonaker .......................................2002-07Billy Smith ...................................................1970-74Ches Smith ..................................................1947-48Chris Smith ...................................................2009-10Jeff Smith ......................................................2009-10Max Smith ...................................................1955-58Mike Smith ..................................................1990-92Hugh Snow .................................................1946-48Chance Solomon ..........................1992-93,94-95Bob Sparks ..................................................1951-52Steve Spears ...............................................1983-84James Spivey ..............................................1959-61Isaac Stallworth ..........................................1997-99Sidiki Straub ................................................2008-09Bryan Stephens .........................................1976-77Baxter Stewart ...........................................1946-48Charles Stewart .........................................1963-65Rudy Stewart ..............................................1948-50Jeff Stingel ......................................1990-91,92-94Nick Strickland ...........................................1951-52Jay Stroman ................................................1987-91William F. Sutton .......................................1946-48Tevin Swann ................................................2009-10

T-T-TDartez Talbott ............................................1978-81Marvin Tarpley ...........................................1959-60Chuck Taylor ...............................................1983-84David Taylor ................................................1966-68Dwayne Taylor ...........................................1987-89Geary Taylor ................................................1973-75Terry Teague ...............................................1979-83Morris Thompson .....................................1980-82Shaun Thompson .....................................1991-93Seabe Thornton .........................................1968-69Richard Thornton ......................................1947-48Jerry Thruston ............................................1974-77Jim Tippett ..................................................1965-66Reggie Titus ................................................1987-89Leroy Turner ................................................1974-76Will Tuttle .....................................................1993-95Newman Tye ...............................................1962-63

U-U-U

V-V-VTracy Vaughn .............................................1985-89Barry Veal .....................................................1984-85Donnie Veal ................................................1957-61Inman Veal ..................................................1952-53Jim Veber .....................................................1946-47Jay Vickers ....................................................1999-02Brad Voegerl ...............................................1976-78

W-W-WBenton Wade ..............................................1979-81Andrew Walker ...........................................2000-05Brendan Walker .........................................2006-10Earl Walker ...................................................1983-85Rick Walker ..................................................1977-81Spencer Walker ..........................................1949-51Scott Waller .................................................1988-92Reggie Washington .................................1988-89Montavious Waters ..................................2006-07Nathan Webb .............................................1949-51William Webb .............................................1959-60P.J. Wells ........................................................1982-83Noel West .....................................................1998-03Spears Westbrook .....................................1966-68Charles Weston ..........................................1964-67Frank Whiteley ...............................1956-57,58-59Vernon Whitney ........................................1975-76David Wilbanks ..........................................1965-66Tommy Day Wilcox ...................................1961-65Bobby Wilder ..............................................1950-52Glenn Wilkes ...............................................1946-50Danny Williams ..........................................1976-77David Williford ...........................................1958-59Ben Wilson ..................................................1986-88Delmar Wilson ............................................2002-04Emory Wilson .............................................1949-53Donny Woods ............................................1990-94Billy Woodward .........................................1950-51Torris Woolfolk ............................................1999-00Ed Wright .....................................................1948-49Teko Wynder ...............................................1974-75

X-X-X

Y-Y-YBill Yoast .......................................................1948-49Donnie Young ............................................1951-54Terry Young .................................................1992-94

Z-Z-ZVladimir Zujovic .........................................1999-01

ALL-TIME ROSTER

BEAR PAUSE

WHAT’S IN A NAME?Over the years, MU basketball players

have shared some famous names. Here are a few:

Mercer Player (MU years) Not to be Confused withRay Allen (1957-58) ..................................... NBA playerJohn Anderson (1964-65) ............. country music singerBob E. Brown (1952-53) .... rapper & Whitney Houston’s exLeroy Brown (1996-97) .... subject of the Jim Croce songKenny Hill (1996-97) ...................................MLB pitcherJohn Hughes (1951-55)................................. fi lmmaker (National Lampoon movies, etc.)David Jones (1970-74) .....NFL Hall of Famer (who went by “Deacon”) or the member of “The Monkees” bandDave Matthews (2000-04) ......................rock/pop bandChuck Taylor (1983-84) ..............the old Converse shoesJack Scott (1969-73) ..................................1960s rockerEddie Jones (1971-81) ................................. NBA player

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2010 MEN’S NEWCOMERSCAMPUS & COMMUNITY INFORMATION

INSIDE:-THIS IS MERCER-MU BASKETBALL IN THE COMMUNITY-CAMPUS LIFE & MAJORS-CITY OF MACON/ATTRACTIONS-MU FACILITIES-MU ADMINISTRATION-MU STAFF BEHIND THE SCENES-MERCER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION-SPORTS MEDICINE/STRENGTH & CONDITIONING-ABOUT THE A-SUN-MU DIRECTORY & CAMPUS MAP

Pictured: Mercer’s home court, the

University Center

What distinguishes a good university from a great universityextends far beyond the boundaries of its curriculum and its campus. The competence and character of an institution’s graduates are, more often than not, the hallmarks by which its reputation is both earned and measured.

As a private, co-educational institution, Mercer University has emerged as one of the premier universities in the Southeast and the nation.

Mercer is truly a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. Mercer’s outstanding faculty take students beyond the rigors of academic programs to explore the challengesof reason, responsibility, compassion and character. Through learning, living and leading, Mercer students are prepared not only to confront, but also to embrace the challenges of their future. Under the leadership of prominent Georgia Baptist leader Jesse Mercer, Mercer University was founded in Penfi eld, Ga., in 1833 and later moved to Macon in 1871. From its humble beginnings as a small liberal arts college, Mercer now offers programs in 11 schools and colleges. Conveniently located in the middle of the state, Macon serves as the educational, medical, cultural and commercial hub of central Georgia. Located just one hour from Atlanta -

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THIS IS MERCE

one of the nation’s most popular international cities - and two hours from the Atlantic coast, Macon is easily accessible from two interstate highways - I-75 and I-16. Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review among the nation’s leading universities, Mercer considers one of its strengths to be its superior faculty, who “teach from the heart.” At Mercer, students benefi t from learning experiences guided by caring faculty, not teaching assistants found at many universities as is the case at many universities. The Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA recently named Mercer as a “highly selective” university, and The Princeton Review has placed Mercer among the Best 351 Colleges in North America.

The University is comprised of the College of Liberal Arts, the Walter F. George School of Law, the School of Pharmacy and Health Services, the School of Medicine, the Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics, the School of Engi-neering, the James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology, the Tift College of Education, the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing, the College of Continuing and Professional Studies, and the Townsend School of Music. The University also operates the Mercer University Press in Macon and the Mercer Engineering Research Center in Warner Robins.

Mercer’s enrollment is nearly 8,100 students. While many students come from the Southeast, more than 38 states and 30 countries are represented among the student body. The average class size at Mercer is 21, with a student/faculty ratio of 13:1 - unusually low for a major university.

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MERCER BASKETBALLREACHING OUTAnnually, the Bears’ men’s basketball team goes beyond the boundries of the basketball court to share the values and principles of Mercer University with the community.

tballlll alues and principles of Mercer University with the commun

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(Counter-clockwise, from left): Signng autographs at Ma-calester’s Deli; extolling the virtues of reading to nearly 500 children at the Burdell-Hunt Magnet School; doing a clinic for local youth; parking cars at the Mercer RunFit cross country meet to benefi t the Georgia Industrial Children’s Home; read-ing to elementary school children; doing community clean-up projects, and; welcoming families and members of the 48th Brigade to a game.

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The benefi ts of campus living are numerous - the development of life-long friendships, a sense of community, enhanc-ing campus involvement and higher academic performance. For many new students, this is the fi rst time they have lived away from home, and the community that develops on campus and in residence halls becomes a second family.

All freshman and sophomores (fi rst-year and/or transfer students) are required to live on campus, with the exception of married students, students above the age of 21, students with children and/or students who live at home with a parent or guardian within reasonable commuting distance. In each of Mercer’s residence halls, safety comes fi rst and fore-most. The exterior doors are locked at all times, and stu-dents use their identifi cation cards to gain access into their residence hall.

Even with its picturesque setting, the spirit of Mercer is not in the grandeur of its buildings, but in the gracious-ness of its people - a friendly, family-like community of faculty, staff and students who strive for excellence in all that they do.

The University off ers a wealth of fascinating experi-ences and activities both in and outside the classroom. From academic clubs and honor societies, to perform-ing arts and special interest groups, to 16 national fraternities and sororities on campus, students can choose from more than 80 on-campus organiza-tions to discover new talents and interests and to gain important leadership skills they will need for life after college.

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Undergraduate

Degrees-African American Studies-Art-Biology-Business (M.A.P.S. program)-Chemistry-Christianity-Communication and Theatre Arts-Computer Science-Economics-Education-Engineering-English-Environmental Science-French-German-History-Information Science and Technology-Journalism-Latin-Mathematics-Media Studies-Music-Music Education-Philosophy

-Physics-Political Science-Psychology-Sociology-Spanish-Theater-Women’s and Gender Studies

Graduate Degrees-Business Administration (MBA)-Community Counseling-Engineering-Education-Family Service-Family Therapy-Nursing-Public Health-Technical Communications

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DEGREES AT MERCER

Mercer University Quick Facts

Founded1833

PresidentWilliam D. Underwood

EnrollmentFall 20108072 Total

4531 Undergraduate 2005 Graduate

1536 Professional

Alumni65,000

Overall Operating Budget$181.3 Million

Number of Faculty & Staff1,350

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Macon, Georgia is the host of the annual International Cherry Blossom Fes-tival, a 10-day event commemorating the beautiful Yoshino cherry trees that bring color to the Macon landscape each spring. Macon boasts more Yoshino cherry trees than even Washington, D.C. The annual festival features special performances and activities and draws thousands of people from literally all over the world. Through the revitalization of Macon’s historic downtown area, local business owners host events like Taste of Downtown, where downtown food vendors - from gourmet to down-home cooking - display their specialties and First Friday, where businesses unite to bring suburban residents into downtown for a night of fun, food and entertainment. The Georgia Music Hall of Fame is home to memorabilia and informa-tion on all the recording art-ists from Georgia, including R.E.M., the Black Crowes, James Brown, Otis Redding, Travis Tritt and many more.

Macon, Ga. is also home to Mercer’s Law School. The Walter F. George

School of Law, founded in 1873, is one of the oldest law schools in the

country. Named for Walter F. George, a 1901 graduate of Mercer’s law school who went on to become a justice of the Georgia State Su-

preme Court and later a U.S. Sena-tor, the law school has a rich and

distinguished history.

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ON... The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the state’s offi cial sports museum, fea-tures exhibits, interactive fun areas and information about professional and amateur Georgia athletes, such as Hank Aaron and Bobby Jones. The Grand Opera House is a historic landmark theatre operated by Mercer University. It presents a wide variety of national touring Broadway shows, plays and concerts. Mercer University’s theatre and music departments also hold many of their productions in this beautiful theatre. From fi ne dining to fast food ... from elegant shops to outlet malls ... from classical to country music concerts, in Macon, Georgia, there is always some place to go and something to do.

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GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

Located in Macon, Georgia, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is the country’s largest state sports muse-um at 43,000 square feet. Created in 1956 as the Georgia Prep Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame has been in existence for more than 50 years. It was ex-panded in 1963 to encompass prep, college, amateur and professional sports. In 1999, it moved into a per-manent new home in Macon.

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Each spring Macon welcomes300,000 Yoshino cherry treesthe annual Cherry Blossom Fedays, festival-lovers are treatemost extravagant displays of sin the nation.

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The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, located in downtown Macon, Georgia, preserves and interprets the state’s rich musical heritage through programs of collection, exhibition, education and performance. The museum fosters an appreciation for Georgia music and stimulates economic growth through a variety of dynamic partnerships and initiatives statewide.

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The University Center houses Mercer’s NCAA Division I ath-letics offi ces, training rooms and team rooms. Opened in 2004, it is a state-of-the-art facility that can hold up 3,200 spectators for basketball and volleyball.

UNIVERSITY CENTERMercer broke ground on the centerpiece of the Macon campus in the fall of 2001. The

University Center has become one of the premier venues in the nation for college bas-ketball and volleyball. The $40 million facility has become the focal point for almost all

campus activities, providing students with an area for study, a food court, and a coff ee shop.

The “Street” is a tree-lined, sunlit indoor patio, providing students with an area to study, so-cialize, and dine on cuisine from the food court, including Chic Fil-A, Subway, Burger Studio, and Sushi Hot Bowls. Bear Rock Cafe is a coff ee shop and internet café for students to use either with high-speed connections throughout the fl oor area with the wireless internet connections, or with Bear Rock’s computers. Students can also relax and watch either of two fl at screen televisions, or relax outside on the Patio overlooking the Greek Village and campus.

Both students and athletes have state of the art fi tness facilities, with weight train-ing equipment and cardiovascular theater, as well as a 1/8 mile indoor track. The track overlooks the lower level, which has three full-size basketball and volleyball courts for intramural and recreation use.

Another distinguishing feature of the University Center is the 25-meter indoor swim-ming pool for use by both students and teams for lap swim and water strength and speed drills. Athletes have a separate weight room for use during team workouts with

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Mercer’s comprehensive therapeuti c setti ng provides medical coverage for all student-athletes. It is staff ed by

two full-ti me athleti c trainers and fi ve graduate assistants that are licensed and certi fi ed to practi ce.

all the latest free weight and weight machine technology. Athletes and trainers also have the use of a com-plete athletic training room, with the latest in injury treatment and prevention equipment.

The University Center is also home for Mercer University Athletics, with offi ces for all the athletics administra-tion and coaching staff . These offi ces allow potential student-athletes to see fi rst hand the facility that will be their home base for their career at Mercer.

The University Center, on top of all the other amenities, is the home for Mercer basketball and volleyball. There are two full courts, one designated as the practice court, and the main fl oor in the center of the arena in the University Center. The main court is surrounded by 3,200 seats for basketball and volleyball, but can be ex-panded for up to 4,080 with fl oor seating for concerts. Three skyboxes at mid-court provide a birds-eye view of the action on the fl oor.

The main entrance into the Arena at the University Center is Mercer’s Heritage Hall. This is a collection recogniz-ing some of Mercer’s most important alumni, faculty and staff . There are many diff erent displays, including the Mercer Hall of Fame which honors the accomplishments of Mercerians through the years. Displays also include

the history of Mercer Athletics and a History of Mercer itself.

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Att ached to each locker room is a player lounge, complete with a big-screen TV, sound

system and comfortable seati ng.

Another state-of-the-art additi on to Mercer, the weight room is home to power lift ing stati ons, abundant free weights and state-of-the art cardio equipment.

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Each of Mercer’s team sports has an up-to-date locker room in the University Center. The locker rooms have full shower faciliti es.

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The indoor pool at the University Center is a collegiate size lap pool that is uti lized for aqua-therapy for rehabilitati on of student-athletes.

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WILLIAM D. UNDERWOODPresident Underwood has led Mercer during a period of dynamic growth and develop-ment for the University. Since his arrival as Mercer’s 18th Presi-dent in 2006, enrollment has increased by 18 percent to more than 8,200 students. Mercer has launched a second medi-cal school campus (in Savan-nah), initiated a master’s-level physician assistant program and a doctoral-level program in physical therapy and added Ph.D. programs in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and

Instruction, and Nursing.

Refl ecting an increased emphasis on research, Mercer in 2009-10 met the criteria established by the Carnegie Foun-dation for reclassifi cation as a research-doctoral university. Over the past three years, the number of Ph.D. students has increased from fewer than 25 to approximately 200, while the amount of externally funded research expenditures has grown to nearly $25 million. In addition to increased levels of funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, Mercer scientists have for the fi rst time been funded as eminent cancer scientists by the Georgia Cancer Coalition, while other Mercer scientists are now receiving funding to support their research through the Georgia Research Alliance.

The University has intensifi ed its longstanding commit-ment to service-learning and community engagement un-der President Underwood’s leadership. During the spring

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of 2009, Mercer announced a $5 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support con-tinued revitalization of the College Hill Corridor between campus and downtown Macon. The groundbreaking Mercer On Mission program, launched in 2007, has been recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative as “an exem-plary approach to addressing a specifi c global challenge.” Mercer earned the highest federal recognition for com-munity engagement by the Corporation for National and Community Service in 2009, and in 2008 became the only university in Georgia to receive the Carnegie Foundation’s designation for “Curricular Engagement and Outreach and Partnerships.”

Prior to joining Mercer, President Underwood served at Baylor University as Interim President and held the pres-tigious Leon Jaworski Chair at the Baylor School of Law. President Underwood is an accomplished educator and scholar. He was designated a Master Teacher at Baylor in recognition of extraordinary classroom teaching over an extended period. He is an elected member of the Ameri-can Law Institute and the American Bar Foundation.

President Underwood was awarded the J.D. degree summa cum laude by the University of Illinois College of Law in 1985, where he gradu-ated as class salutatorian and was an editor of the University of Illinois Law Review. Following graduation, he clerked for the Honorable Sam D. Johnson of the United States Court of Ap-peals for the Fifth Circuit, prior to practicing law for several years with a large law fi rm in Dallas. He also holds an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, where he met his spouse, Lesli. They have two children, Jessica and William.

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DIRECTOR OFATHLETICS

JIM COLEJim Cole assumed the duties of Director of Athletics for Mercer University on July 1, 2010. Prior to that, he served as MU’s Senior Associate Di-rector of Athletics for External Aff airs, heading up the Mercer Athletics Foundation (the fund-raising arm for Bears’ athletics) concurrent with his time as a State Representative in Georgia.

A native of Augusta, Cole en-tered Mercer on an academic

scholarship in 1990 and lettered in baseball from 1990 to 1993. He was recipient of the Charles C. Morgan Outstand-ing Student-Athlete Award and graduated with honors from the University in 1993.

Cole was drafted as a pitcher by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1993 and was named the franchise’s “Organizational Player of the Year” and a fi nalist for the TOPPS Minor League “Player of the Year Award” in 1994.

After an injury ended his professional baseball career, he returned to Mercer in 1997 to earn his MBA while serving as a graduate assistant and pitching coach for the baseball team. In 1998 he served as pitching coach for the Madison Black Wolves minor league team in Madison, Wis. Cole then entered private business before being elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2004 (and serving in that capacity until 2010).

Cole served as the legislative voice under the Gold Dome for the constituents of House District 125 - which includes Jasper County and parts of Monroe, Jones and Lamar Counties. His legislative duties included membership on the Appropriations Economic Development Sub-Commit-tee (to oversees important areas of the budget that deal

with agriculture, community aff airs, economic development and transportation). In addition, Cole served on the Rules, Judiciary Non-Civil and State Planning and Community Af-fairs Committees.

Gov. Sonny Perdue appointed Cole to serve as senior admin-istration fl oor leader in early 2009, having served formerly as assistant fl oor leader from 2007-2008.

Even after leaving the political arena to assume the role as Mercers A.D., Cole was called on to continue his commit-ment of service to the people of the state of Georgia. In 2010, he was elected by his former constituents in Georgia’s House and Senate to represent the 8th Congressional Dis-trict on the state’s Department of Transportation Board.

Cole is an active community leader throughout the state. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of Leadership Georgia, he is a member of Forsyth United Methodist Church.

Cole is married to the former Gaylyn Lawson of Forsyth, where they live with their two children, Caroline and Law-son.


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Senior Women Admin.

Jason ChildsHead Coach

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Karen DonaldsonAssistant A.D.Compliance

Myra CameronAthletics

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Erica SullivanStaff

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Rob MurphyAssistant A.D.

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Jim TessmerOperationsManager

Ryan BaileyHead Coach

Cross Country (M & W)

Brad RuzzoHead CoachMen’s Soccer

Gary GuyerHead Coach

Women’s Golf

Bob HoffmanHead Coach

Men’s Basketball

Susie GardnerHead Coach

Women’s Basketball

Craig GibsonHead Coach

Baseball

Andrew TredwayHead CoachMen’s Golf

Mickey PearceHead Coach

Rifl e (M & W)

Jarrad TurnerMarketing &Promotions

Dave BeyerAthletics MediaRelations/SID

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Tim PietroferePep BandDirector

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Grant SerafyHead Coach

Women’s Soccer

Dr. Jeffrey HugdahlFaculty AthleticsRepresentative

Paul BohrHead Strength &

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Nicky BrunoCheerleading

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Brittany LeeExecutive Director

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A Message from the Athletic Foundation President“As a former student-athlete and now as a Mercer alumna, I am excited about the future of the Mercer Athletics program. We are bringing to our campus some of the brightest and most talented student-athletes in the country.

“As you can see, Mercer has had outstanding recent success, both in competition and in the classroom. In order to provide student-athletes with the best possible resourc-es for maximum success in the future, we need your help.

“Would you consider joining the Athletics Foundation today and encourage our student-athletes with your fi nancial support and attendance when the Bears com-pete on the playing fi elds and courts?”

--Diane Owens

The Mercer Athletics Foundation was created in 2007 as the fund-raising arm for Mercer University Athletics. Members of the Foun-dation annually set goals to raise funds which have been used to undertake such projects as hiring a full-time strength and condi-tioning coach, enhancing recruiting budgets, providing additional scholarships and to help increase salaries to attract and retain outstanding coaches.

The MAF has many ways by which individuals and businesses alike can become involved and help keep the Bears’ athletics program at the forefront.

Noelle RookeHead CoachVolleyball

Warren WoolfolkHead Coach

Tennis (M & W)

STAFF & COACHES / MERCER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION

Adam BaileyGraduate Assistant

Marketing & Promotions

Jason FarhadiGraduate AssistantSports Information

Alex RiersonGraduate Assistant

Academics

Jeff GrahamGraduate AssistantSports Information

Amanda Brown Graduate Assistant

Compliance

Kevin CavoorisGraduate Assistant

Compliance

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Strength and ConditioningThe strength and conditioning program at Mercer has three primary goals. These goals are to

maximize athleticism, minimize injuries and increase mental/physical toughness. The way this

is accomplished is by primarily utilizing ground based, multi-joint, triple extension, explosive

exercises. Athletes will perform exercises of all types but focus is put on three main exercise

styles: Olympic lifting, power lifting and plyometrics. The goal is to try and replicate the

movements, velocities and forces that are experienced during competition of the athlete's sport.

Served by a professional full-time strength and conditioning coach as well as an assistant

coach, Mercer Athletics provides a full range of weight training and exercise equipment to

assist Mercer’s approximately 226 student-athletes in reaching their athletic potential through

strength training and conditioning.

Easily accessible from anywhere in the University Center, the equipment includes the following:

• three top of the line power lift full racks

• over 3,000 pounds of plates • a line of variable resistant machines

• three sets of Iron Grip dumbbells • fi ve free standing adjustable benches

Sports Medicine DepartmentThe Mission of the Sports Medicine Department is to provide quality comprehensive healthcare to student-athletes. The health and well-being of student-athletes is the number one priority. Student-athletes have access to therapeutic services such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation, nutritional counseling and preventative physical medicine.

The Mercer Sports Medicine department utilizes a state-of-the-art athletic training facility in the university center. The athletic training room consists of a treatment, taping and rehabilitation area. The rehabilitation area is equipped with a treadmill, exercise bikes in addition to a variety of weights, resistance bands, medicine balls, and other rehabilitation equipment which can be used to facilitate injury rehabilitations.

The athletic training area also has an enclosed hydrotherapy room with an eight-person cold whirlpool and smaller extremity whirlpools. There are also offi ces for the staff and a physician exam room. The athletic training room also has easy access to the weight room and the University Center pool.

The facility is staff ed by two full-time certifi ed athletic trainers and six graduate assistant certifi ed athletic trainers, a family practice physician and an orthopedic surgeon. The staff works with other group of health-care providers to bring a comprehensive care to the student-athletes and acts as a liaison with nutritionists, dentist, cardiologists, and many other specialists.

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BUILDINGContinuing a tradition of academic achievement, a record 60 percent of all student-athletes earned All-Academic status during the 2009-10 academic year. Lipscomb edged out Belmont, the seven-time winner of the All-Academic Trophy, to win its fi rst such trophy with close to 72 percent of its the student-athletes achieving All-Academic status with grade point averages of a 3.00, or better.

Several Bisons teams received national recognition for their success in the classroom. Both the men’s and women’s track & fi eld teams posted team GPAs among the top fi ve in the nation - the only school in the country to boast that distinction. Jacksonville’s women’s track team received their ninth straight USTFCCCA All-Academic honor. Lipscomb’s women’s basketball team posted the ninth best GPA in the country and the conference champion volleyball team led fi ve A-Sun schools in receiving an AVCA Team Academic Award.

The Stetson men’s tennis team led the nation with nine student-athletes earning the honor of Scholar Athlete from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. A total of fi ve A-Sun schools and 24 student-athletes received recogntion from the ITA. Stetson and Belmont joined only 16 other Division I schools considered an All-Academic squad in both men’s and women’s tennis.

For the fi rst time the NCAA released single-year APR for Division I head coaches in six sports dating back to 2003-04, the beginning of the program. All 11 A-Sun schools produced a coach who had a year of a perfect score of 1000 and the league produced a total of 25 seasons with scores of 1000. Seven of the conference’s men’s and women’s basketball recorded at least one score of 1000 and fi ve teams had a score of 1000 in 2008-09, the most recent year recorded by the NCAA.

WINNERSFour A-Sun teams received Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association All-Sports Trophies in recognition of their performances in NCAA postseason play. Lipscomb’s softball team, ETSU’s men’s tennis squad plus UNF’s men’s golf team and women’s tennis carried the conference to the third-highest total by any one conference.

Golf continued to boom in the conference as three league members on the women’s side advanced to NCAA play for the fi rst time in conference play. Women’s golf became the fi rst sport in the conference to produce three NCAA participants since baseball in 2003. At the NCAA Regionals, ETSU’s Nina Muehl opened with an 8-under 64, the single lowest round carded in all of Division I golf and became just the second golfer from the A-Sun to earn a spot in the NCAA Championships

The Ospreys’ men’s golf team spent the year ranked among the top programs in the country alongside ETSU. Both advanced to NCAA postseason play and the Ospreys made the nationals for the fi rst time as a conference member. Sophomore Sean Dale earned All-America honors and qualifi ed for the US Amateur, as did his teammates Kevin Alywin and Kevin Phelan. Phelan opened his summer by qualifying for the US Open at Pebble Beach. ETSU’s Rhys Enoch tied for the individual title at the NCAA East Regional and his play carried into summer as he made his second Palmer Cup team and advanced all the way to the quarterfi nals of the British Amateur.

Individual performances stood out on the diamond as FGCU’s Chris Sale became a consensus All-America en route to becoming the conference’s fourth fi rst-round pick in the last two years. ETSU’s Paul Hoilman contended for the national triple crown and burst onto the national scene by winning the fi rst-ever home run derby competition - contested at historic Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Neb. Mercer’s Jacob Tanis fi nished one RBI shy of the national lead in pacing the Bears back to the top of the A-Sun for the fi rst time in more than 25 years.

In softball, two hurlers established themselves among the best in the nation. Lipscomb’s Whitney Kiihnl and USC Upstate’s Morgan Childers each topped the 30-win mark - a fi rst for the conference. The two traded the national lead in ERA throughout the season and when the year came to a close, Kiihnl fi nished with the best mark in the nation with Childers taking a close second. Kiihnl and Childers ranked second and third in the country in fewest hits allowed per seven innings.

For the fi rst time in league history, the conference’s last remaining charter member, Mercer, hosted the General Shale Brick Basketball Championships. The hosts advanced to the fi nal of the men’s event setting up a standing-room-only event at the University Center against ETSU. In the end the Buccaneers won back-to-back titles. Jacksonville advanced to the NIT for the straight second year and provided the league’s fi rst win in the event since 1996 when Ben Smith connected on a game-winning 3-pointer in the fi nal seconds to stun top-seeded Arizona State.

On the women’s side ETSU became the third A-Sun school to win three straight titles, FGCU advanced to the WNIT for a third consecutive year and USC Upstate registered its fi rst 20-win season as a Division I program.

FOR LIFEAlums from the Atlantic Sun, both recent and historic continued to excel at the highest levels. Within the span of three days, FGCU produced its fi rst two major league baseball players. Two pitchers of the Eagles’ 2008 A-Sun Championship squad, Casey Coleman and Sale, took their talents to Chicago as Coleman broke in with the Cubs and Sale soared through the White Sox system after spending less than two months in the minors. In late June, former Stetson All-American Chris Johnson returned to the Astros lineup and hit over .380 his fi rst two months as a regular.

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THIS IS THE ATLANTIC SUNFor more than 30 years the Atlantic Sun Conference has stood for achievement with integrity in both theacademic and athleticarenas with a focus on the balance between the two for its student-athletes. The A-Sun boasts a blend of themost dynamic and prestigious private and public institutions inthe region, with all committed to the conference goal of Building Winners for Life.

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MERCER KEY CONTACTS1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, Ga. 31207 * Phone: (478) 301-2994

Athletics Administration

Jim Cole ...................... Director of Athletics ........................................................................................(478) 301-2994 [email protected] Blalock .............. Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Aff airs/SWA ..(478) 301-2301 [email protected] Murphy .............. Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Medicine ...................................(478) 301-2453 [email protected] Donaldson .... Assistant Director of Athletics/ Compliance ..........................................(478) 301-2729 .................. [email protected] Cameron ......... Athletics Coordinator/Administrative Eligibility Coordinator .........(478) 301-2733 ...................... [email protected] Sullivan ............ Staff Assistant ....................................................................................................(478) 301-4130 ......................... [email protected] Aff airs

Sybil Blalock .............. Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Aff airs/SWA ..(478) 301-2301 [email protected]

Karen Donaldson .... Assistant A.D./ Compliance ..........................................................................(478) 301-2729 .................. [email protected] Medicine

Rob Murphy .............. Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Medicine ...................................(478) 301-2453 [email protected] & Conditioning

Paul Bohr ................... Strength & Conditioning Coach .................................................................(478) 301-2047 .............................. [email protected]

Penny Davis ............... Spirit Coordinator ............................................................................................(478) 301-5217 ............................ [email protected] Management

Jim Tessmer .............. Event Coordinator ...........................................................................................(478) 301-2369 .......................... [email protected] & Promotions

Jarrad Turner ............ Athletics Marketing Coordinator ...............................................................(478) 301-2702 ........................... [email protected] Media Relations/Sports Information

Dave Beyer ................ Sports Information Director .........................................................................(478) 301-2735 [email protected] Stabell ............. Assistant Sports Information Director ......................................................(478) 301-5219 [email protected]

Craig Gibson ............. Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2396 ............................ [email protected]'s Basketball

Bob Hoff man ............ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2736 ....................... hoff [email protected]'s Basketball

Susie Gardner ........... Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2739 ......................... [email protected] Country (M & W)

Ryan Bailey ................ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2144 [email protected]'s Golf

Andrew Tredway ..... Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-5349 ........................ [email protected]'s Golf

Gary Guyer ................ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-5625 [email protected]'s Lacrosse

Jason Childs .............. Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2731 .............................. [email protected] e (M & W)

Mickey Pearce .......... Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 808-4976 ......................... [email protected]'s Soccer

Brad Ruzzo ................ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-4011 [email protected]'s Soccer

Grant Serafy .............. Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2060 .......................... [email protected]

Mike Raynor .............. Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2263 ......................... [email protected] (M & W)

Warren Woolfolk ..... Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2269 ..................... [email protected]'s Volleyball/Sand Volleyball

Noelle Rooke ............ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2268 ............................ [email protected]

Other Mercer Police ......................................................................................................(478) 301-2970Key Campus Emergency ..........................................................................................................(478) 301-2911Numbers Admissions ..........................................................................................................(478) 301-2650 Automated Information .................................................................................(478) 301-1500

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