MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — Micah O’Dell scored 20 points to lead Mercer to a 61-56 win over Gardner-Webb in a nonconference women’s basketball game Monday at Hawkins Arena. The Bears improved to 2-1 while the Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to 0-3. Mercer built a 33-29 halftime lead and maintained a narrow advantage throughout the second half. Gardner-Webb’s Nyla Walker scored a team-high 16 points in the losing effort. Mercer capitalized on its opportunities at the free-throw line, shooting 7 for 8, while Gardner-Webb struggled, making just 7 of 18 attempts.