Mercer Volleyball splits weekend at home
Kyle Mullins, Sports Editor
September 24, 2018
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
The Catamounts came to Hawkins Arena Friday night deciding they were determined to give the Bears a run for their money. The first set went to the Catamounts, 21 - 25. The two teams traded the lead until the last couple of points where Western Carolina ran off to finish the set. Even with impressive...
Women’s Soccer Season So Far
Ryan Weaver, Lead Sports Writer
September 23, 2018
The Mercer women’s soccer team is off to a good start to the 2018 season, going 5-3-2 over the first 10 games and having scored 29 goals. “I think we've done well,” said star forward Abigail Zoeller. “We definitely have shown growth from day one.” Head coach Tony Economopoulos said he...
Bears pull off huge upset at #9 Samford
Christian Hartley, Lead Sports Writer
September 18, 2018
The Mercer Bears picked up right where they left off last week, knocking off conference rival, and No. 9 Samford on the road, 30-24. The Bulldogs were the SoCon preseason title favorite and showed the reason why early on in the game. Less than five minutes into the game, Samford struck first, t...
Bears fall at Memphis in season opener
September 11, 2018
Saturday night was probably not the start to the 2018 season that the Mercer Bears had in mind. From the opening kickoff to the final play, the Bears were clearly outmatched by the Tigers, falling behind 28-0 after the first quarter of play. By halftime, the Bears had mustered up just 16 yards of to...
In three years, Women’s Lacrosse Coach helps build championship winning program
Kyle Mullins, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Samantha Eustace took charge of a recently created Mercer Women’s Lacrosse program three years ago, and in those three years managed to build a team that would become the 2018 Southern Conference champions. Eustace has coached lacrosse for over a decade now, but coming to Mercer was the first tim...
Bobby Lamb gets his 100th collegiate win against Jacksonville University
Kyle Mullins, Sports Editor
September 9, 2018
The Bears dominated the Jacksonville Dolphins in their first home game of the season, 45-3 against the Pioneer Football League team. Mercer moved around some of their positions, working to find a formula that works for them for the rest of the season. This was the perfect matchup for them to try o...
Mercer Volleyball sweeps first three sets in home opener
Kyle Mullins, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Filed under Sports, Volleyball
Tuesday night, the Mercer volleyball team hosted Florida A&M for their first home game of the season after traveling on the road for two invitationals. Though the Bears seemed to make quick work of the Rattlers, beating them in under an hour and thirty minutes, Florida A&M’s team should n...
Mercer men’s golf assistant coach leaves corporate office for the green
Addison Robinson, Graphic Editor
August 31, 2018
Jordan Harlacher built a golf program at his alma mater, Kenyon College in Gambio, Ohio, that moved into the category of Top Division III colleges/universities in the country. He is originally from Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania, a town outside of Pennsylvania’s capital, Harrisburg. Harlacher is th...
Sydni Means hangs up the shoes, puts on the whistle
Kyle Mullins, Sports Editor
August 17, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Coaching Spotlight, Showcase, Sports
Fans of college basketball know the heartbreak of watching young talent come through, join their favorite team and then depart after four years. However, there is a noticeable pattern of Mercer alumni coming back to fill coaching positions for their former teams. For former Mercer Women’s Basketball point...
Amanda Thompson is Living on a Prayer
Hayes Rule, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Showcase, Sports
Some athletes find motivation from popular quotes. Some find it from coaches or peers. Others find it from within themselves. Amanda Thompson finds it in the Bible verse, Colossians 3:23: ““Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” ...
Jelks, Holland represent SoCon in National 3×3 Tournament
Avery Braxton, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Filed under Basketball, Sports
Two seniors from the Mercer men’s basketball team participated in a national three-on-three basketball tournament the weekend of March 30. Stephon Jelks and Ria’n Holland traveled to San Antonio to compete in the Dos Equis 3x3U National Championship. The tournament was open to college seniors...
Bears softball splits their double header against conference rival UNCG
Kyle Mullins, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
Over the weekend, Bears softball split their double header against UNCG, a team that is sure to cause problems for the Bears in the Southern Conference tournament. The Bears currently hold a 26-12 overall record for the season, while the Spartans are 30-8 overall. The two teams are currently tied...
