Gardner-Webb 56, at Mercer 61

MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — Micah O’Dell scored 20 points to lead Mercer to a 61-56 victory over Gardner-Webb in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Monday night at Hawkins Arena. In a contest defined by turnovers and missed opportunities, the Bears used a decisive run late in the fourth quarter to pull away and secure the win in front of 407 fans. The game featured 38 combined turnovers, with Mercer committing 22, but the Bears capitalized more efficiently on their chances down the stretch. Gardner-Webb started strong, taking a 19-16 lead after the first quarter. The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ offense, however,… Read more...