Salukis' Defensive Sparkplug with Career Grit
Mercedes Griffin wrapped her Southern Illinois Salukis career with 44 starts over 109 games, averaging 3.9 PPG, 1.2 APG, and 0.95 SPG while shooting 34.6% from the field, earning team Defensive and Pre-Season Conditioning Awards for her relentless intensity. A 5-9 Chicago guard from Bolingbrook HS who signed with Marquette before transferring, she flashed career-best outbursts like 10 points and 7 rebounds as a sophomore. Her steal prowess and conditioning edge make her a pesky, high-energy defender—perfect fit for teams needing gritty perimeter hustle over flash.
