Merriman led Sacred Heart in scoring and shot nearly 60 percent from the field during a week that included victories over ACC and MAAC members. The 6-foot senior forward opened a three-game week by scoring 17 points in 18 minutes of action against Saint Peter’s. She went 8-for-10 shooting and grabbed six rebounds in the 79-34 thumping of the MAAC member. Returning to her home state of Washington for Thanksgiving Weekend, Merriman poured in a game-high 22 points to spearhead Sacred Heart’s win over ACC member Boston College at the Washington Dental Thanksgiving Tournament. Merriman, who hails from Seattle, made 9 of 11 field goal attempts and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the line in a 54-48 win over the Eagles. She also grabbed six boards and swatted two shots in helping the Pioneers to their first-ever win over an ACC member. Merriman was unable to replicate that shooting success in the tournament title tilt against host Seattle. She managed five points, three steals and a pair of assists during 22 minutes of a 74-70 setback. For the week, Merriman averaged 14.7 points and 4.3 points per contest while shooting 59 percent from the floor.