Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  First-year player at FMU....A versatile, smart, and savvy guard, who could play any of the 1-3 positions for us....Much to like about her size and basketball IQ....Comes from a perennial championship program at Goose Creek.....Between her defending, her athleticism and length, and her ability to handle the ball, we expect her to be able to step on the floor immediately and contribute in a variety of ways.....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2020 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born Mary Elizabeth Davis in North Charleston, SC
• A graduate of Goose Creek High School, where she played under the direction of coach Tim Baldwin
• As a senior, averaged 5.9 points, 2.2 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game
• Helped the Lady Gators to a 23-1 record and the AAAAA state championship (hit game-clinching free throw in title contest)
• Was a perfect 10-0 in region play
• As a junior, averaged 5.6 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per contest
• A member of Goose Creek’s 2017 state championship squad, and received that season’s Gator Pride Award
• Also played with the Low Country Premier Players Association in AAU competition
• Her father (Calvin) is the girls’ basketball coach at Summerville High School
• Nickname is Mary Lou

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: WNBA player
• Favorite Superhero: Thor
• Favorite Athlete: Maya Moore
• Favorite Sports Team:  Miami Heat
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Toy Story
• Favorite Foods:  Lasagna, Pizza, Wings
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Atlanta, GA
• Twitter Handle: @MaryElizaDavis
• Instagram Account: mdavis._
• Your Motivation Music: A mixture of different artists in Hip-Hop
• Favorite Thing About FMU: The family aspect 
• Favorite Off-Field Activity:  Hanging out with friends 
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  To push my self to become stronger and better; To grow a bond with my teammates and to accomplish many things with my teammates on the court
• Why you first chose your sport: My dad is a coach and I grew up around basketball and I started to love the game
• The biggest mental challenge to you improving faster: To not get down on myself and be confident in what I do
• Interesting Notes: I made the winning free throws for my team to win the 2019 state title