Mercer Bears men's basketball

The Mercer Bears men's basketball team represents Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. They are currently led by head coach Greg Gary and play their home games at Hawkins Arena.

Mercer Bears
2020–21 Mercer Bears men's basketball team
UniversityMercer University
Head coachGreg Gary (2nd season)
ConferenceSoCon
LocationMacon, Georgia
ArenaHawkins Arena
(Capacity: 3,500)
NicknameBears
Student sectionMercer Maniacs
ColorsBlack and Orange[1]
         
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
2014
NCAA Tournament Appearances
1972*, 1981, 1985, 2014
*at Division II level
Conference Tournament Champions
SIAA: 1922, 1924, 1925
TAAC/A-Sun: 1981, 1985, 2014
Conference Regular Season Champions
TAAC/A-Sun: 2003, 2013, 2014

History

Mercer has competed in the NCAA Tournament three times, including 1981 and 1985; the team lost in the first round in both years.[2] The Bears won the 2012 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, defeating Utah State in the championship game; the victory was the first postseason championship won by a team from the Atlantic Sun Conference.[3]

Mercer's biggest win occurred at the 2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, where they beat third-seed Duke in the second round.

Postseason

NCAA Division I tournament results

The Bears have appeared in three NCAA Division I Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–3. Their latest appearance was the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

Year Round Opponent Result
1981First RoundArkansasL 67–73
1985First RoundGeorgia TechL 58–65
2014Second Round
Third Round
Duke
Tennessee
W 78–71
L 63–83

NCAA Division II tournament results

The Bears have appeared in one NCAA Division II Tournament. Their record is 0–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
1972Regional Semifinals
Regional 3rd Place Game
Roanoke
Florida Southern
L 72–78
L 83–85

NIT results

The Bears have appeared in one National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Their record is 1–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
2013First Round
Second Round
Tennessee
BYU
W 75–67
L 71–90

CBI results

The Bears have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) two times. Their combined record is 2–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
2015First Round
Quarterfinals
Stony Brook
Louisiana–Monroe
W 72–70
L 69–71
2018First Round
Quarterfinals
Grand Canyon
North Texas
W 78–73
L 67–96

CIT results

The Bears have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two times. They are 5–1 and were champions in 2012.

Year Round Opponent Result
2012First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals
Tennessee State
Georgia State
Old Dominion
Fairfield
Utah State
W 68–60
W 64–59
W 79–73
W 64–59
W 70–67
2016First RoundCoastal CarolinaL 57–65

NAIA Tournament results

The Bears have appeared in two NAIA Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–2.

Year Round Opponent Result
1948First RoundHamlineL 41–85
1954First RoundArkansas TechL 72–100

NIBT results

The Bears participated in the 1922 National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament, the first national championship tournament ever held in intercollegiate basketball. Their record is 0–1.

Year Round Opponent Result
1922SemifinalsWabashL 25–62

Players

Retired numbers

Mercer has retired six numbers in program history.[4]

Mercer Bears retired numbers
No. Player Years
4Scott Emerson1999–2004
7Tommy Mixon1951–1955
13Glenn Wilkes1946–1950
21Langston Hall2010–2014
24Eric Chambers1983–1985
42Sam Mitchell1981–1985

References

  1. "Color - Mercer University Style Guide". Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  2. "NCAA Basketball Tournament History: Mercer Bears". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  3. "Men's Basketball Captures CIT Championship". Mercer University. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
  4. "2019–20 Mercer Bears media guide, page 35" (PDF). Mercerbears.com. Retrieved May 10, 2020.


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