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Women's Basketball

Women's basketball falls in tight battle against Mercer

Harper and Richardson reach double-digit scoring

Box Score JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - East Tennessee State women's basketball (12-12, 5-4 SoCon) fell to the Mercer Bears (15-9, 5-4 SoCon) on Tuesday night, 45-50.

NOTABLES
  • Meghan Downing, the senior forward, led the squad with 10 rebounds, her seventh outing of the season in double-digits, and eight points and two blocks. Downing has now recorded multiple blocks in 13 of 21 outings and at least one block in 20 of 21.
  • Sophomore guards Carmen Richardson and Jaidyn Harper each reached double-digit scoring with 12 and 10 points respectively.  Richardson went 5-16 in field goals with two rebounds, two steals and two assists while Harper totaled four rebounds, one assist and one steal, making two three-pointers.  The pair have each reached double-digits through the last three contests.
  • Anala Nelson, the graduate guard, collected four rebounds, eight points, two assists and went 5- from the line to reach eight total points.
  • Junior guard Daniela Lopez inched closer to 500 career points, reaching 499 with her three points, adding on four rebounds.
  • The team totaled 45 points, 40 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks.
UP NEXT
The Bucs return to action versus in-state rival Chattanooga on Saturday, February 14 at 2 p.m. in Chattanooga, Tenn. 
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Players Mentioned

Meghan Downing

#20 Meghan Downing

F
6' 2"
Senior
Jaidyn Harper

#15 Jaidyn Harper

G
5' 10"
Sophomore
Carmen Richardson

#10 Carmen Richardson

G
5' 7"
Sophomore
Anala Nelson

#24 Anala Nelson

G
5' 7"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

Meghan Downing

#20 Meghan Downing

6' 2"
Senior
F
Jaidyn Harper

#15 Jaidyn Harper

5' 10"
Sophomore
G
Carmen Richardson

#10 Carmen Richardson

5' 7"
Sophomore
G
Anala Nelson

#24 Anala Nelson

5' 7"
Graduate Student
G