Chandler is in her second season at LMU following a four-year stint as a player at North Florida, where she saw action in 86 games from 2010-14.
A native of Pembroke Pines, Florida, Merkerson had an outstanding prep career where she averaged 9.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals a game for Hialeah High School. She was also an All-County performer multiple times and helped guide HHS to the class 6A state semifinals her sophomore season. Off the court she was a standout in the classroom, making the honor roll every semester and being named the 2008-09 Scholar Athlete of the Year.
