5 Things you missed in Mercer sports
Gabe Garcia, Contributing writer
September 17, 2015
1.This week Mercer University’s football team held elections and named six captains for the upcoming season. Head Coach Bobby Lamb confirmed that the team held a voting and named three offensive and three defensive captains. From the Bears offense, wide receiver Jordan Marshall, quarterback John Russ...
Volleyball hosts 5k for the Miracle League of Macon
April 2, 2015
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
About 60 people ran in Mercer University Volleyball’s first ever 5k last weekend. The 5k raised money for the team and for Miracle League of Macon, an organization that gives children with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball. In addition to being the first 5k that the team has hosted, it...
Fall Sports Overview
November 5, 2014
Filed under Golf, News, Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
Men’s Soccer In another overtime game, the Mercer Men’s Soccer Team came out victorious against the Wofford Terriers 3-2. In the exciting Tuesday night matchup, the Terriers scored first, making the score 1-0 in the 27th minute. The Bears did not answer until 40 minutes later, when Will...
Fall sports overview
October 22, 2014
Filed under Golf, Soccer, Sports, Volleyball
Women’s Soccer After a full 90 minutes and two overtimes, the Mercer Women’s Soccer Team could not overpower the Furman University Paladins, tying the team 0-0. In the Oct. 5th contest, the Bears outshot the Paladins 16-12 but could not find the back of the net. Senior Tess Patton led th...
Things to know about…Molly Locke
September 25, 2014
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
Molly Locke, junior outside hitter for Mercer University’s Women’s Volleyball Team, has been a crucial part of the team since her first year as a freshman. In her sophomore season, Locke led the team with 278 kills, averaging 2.40 kills per set. She also led the team with nine double-double performances...