Barnes Arico on Dukes: "Mercedes is one of the most explosive and athletic players on our team. Her leadership and commitment to the program have helped us take the steps that we have in the past few years to give us success."
As A Junior (2004-05)
Appeared in 25 games, averaging 6.3 minutes per contest ... grabbed a rebound and handed out an assist in four minutes vs. Colgate (Nov. 21) ... played seven minutes and scored two points against Norfolk State (Nov. 26) ... played a season-high 14 minutes and scored three points at Binghamton (Dec. 7) ... also had two assists and a steal against the Bearcats ... career-high two assists at Fairleigh Dickinson (Dec. 11) ... was 2-for-3 from the field for four points at Cornell (Dec. 20) ... two rebounds and two points against conference opponent Seton Hall on Jan. 12 ... matched a career-high five points and hit a 3-pointer at Notre Dame (Jan. 26) ... five points and an assist vs. Providence (Feb. 2) ... hauled down a career-high three rebounds at Villanova (Feb. 19) ... played in BIG EAST Tournament on March 6 vs. Rutgers and WNIT on March 18 at Delaware.
As A Sophomore (2003-04)
Played in 15 games in her first season with the Red Storm after sitting out the first semester to fulfill NCAA transfer requirements ... became eligible and appeared in first game against Cornell, shooting 1-for-1 for two points in two minutes ... played a season-high three minutes, picking up one steal at Seton Hall ... had one point against Villanova ... scored two points in four minutes vs. Providence ... chipped in two points and added one steal against Notre Dame ... scored four points on 2-for-4 shooting from the field in nine minutes of play vs. West Virginia.
Before St. John's
Averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals in her senior season at Monsignor Scanlon ... named All-New York State her senior year ... was a member of the All-CHSAA NY/Bronx Team by the New York Daily News in 2001-02 ... averaged 18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game as a junior and shot 70 percent from the free throw line ... captured CHSAA Westchester division regular-season championship with a 22-0 overall record as a sophomore ... hit four 3-pointers in a 22-point effort in varsity debut for Scanlon ... scored 37 points against St. John Villa as a sophomore ... helped lead her AAU team, the Riverside Hawks, to the 2001 Slam Jam Women's Basketball Classic championship.
