MERCER BEARS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Southern ConferenceD1-FCSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Michelle Clark-Heard directs a Mercer program operating in the Southern Conference that demonstrated resilience across a 15-10 overall record during the winter season. The Bears protected their home court at Hawkins Arena with an 8-3 home record while managing a 7-7 road mark, reflecting the typical disparity between conference and non-conference environments. Conference play showed competitive promise with a 4-3 Southern Conference record, positioning Mercer within striking distance of tournament contention as the season progressed through conference matchups.

Mercer's offensive output averaged 64.1 points per game while holding opponents to 61.5 points, indicating a defense-first identity that emphasizes controlled tempo basketball. The roster of 14 players represents a lean squad requiring significant contributions across multiple positions. Based at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia—an institution established in 1833 with 9,124 students—the Bears maintain their Southern Conference membership while operating within the FCS athletic framework that shapes competitive schedules and travel considerations across the Southeast region.

KEY FACTS

SchoolMercer University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceSouthern Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationMacon, Georgia
VenueHawkins Arena
Head CoachMichelle Clark-Heard

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
2Ariana BennettF
32Lex BrewsterF
7Elena CabelloG
30Rania CurryG
9Nahawa DiarraG
15Remi-Hope DrantmannF
25Talia HarrisG
11Abigail HoltmanG
8Talia KempG
1Micah O'DellG
13Khadidja ToureF
24Stacy UtomiG
23Stephanie UtomiG
4Anaiah WhiteG

SEASON RECORD

17-13

Overall

9-4

Home

8-9

Away

5-6

Conference

63.5 PPG / 61.7 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3UNC Asheville BulldogsW 48-39
Nov 7Clemson TigersL 51-72
Nov 11Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsW 61-56
Nov 13Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 61-66
Nov 19Jackson State Lady TigersW 78-68
Nov 22Georgia Southern EaglesL 72-93
Nov 26Florida A&M RattlersW 75-59
Nov 28Charleston Southern BuccaneersW 71-45
Dec 4Campbell Fighting CamelsL 49-71
Dec 6Jacksonville State GamecocksL 62-72
Dec 14Mississippi Valley State DevilettesW 66-43
Dec 17Erskine Flying FleetW 91-37
Dec 20Detroit Mercy TitansW 64-55
Dec 21Tulane Green WaveW 70-67
Jan 3Auburn Montgomery SenatorsW 66-55
Jan 8Western Carolina CatamountsW 84-75
Jan 10UNC Greensboro SpartansL 59-76
Jan 17Samford BulldogsW 76-67
Jan 23Furman PaladinsL 49-60
Jan 24Wofford TerriersL 64-67
Jan 30Chattanooga MocsL 59-72
Feb 6UNC Greensboro SpartansW 67-58
Feb 7Western Carolina CatamountsW 61-51
Feb 11East Tennessee State BucsW 50-45
Feb 14Samford BulldogsL 48-68
Feb 19Wofford TerriersL 58-72
Feb 21Furman PaladinsW 80-63
Feb 27East Tennessee State BucsL 51-58
Feb 28Chattanooga MocsW 68-55
Mar 5Furman PaladinsL 45-66

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Mercer Women's Basketball compete in?
Mercer Bears Women's Basketball competes in the Southern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Mercer play women's basketball home games?
Mercer Women's Basketball plays home games at Hawkins Arena in Macon, GA.
Who is the head coach of Mercer Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Mercer Bears Women's Basketball is Michelle Clark-Heard.
When was Mercer Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Mercer Women's Basketball is not currently available.