Falcons upset New Orleans Saints in stunner
Micah Johnston, Contributing Writer
November 24, 2019
The Falcons, who have been abysmal on defense during their 2019 campaign, stepped up against one of the best offenses in the NFL, holding New Orleans to just 310 total yards from scrimmage.
Mercer linebacker remains humble after breaking history
Ivia Rollins, Contributing Writer
November 23, 2019
This season, Otiwu made history for the entire Mercer football team for 21 tackles in a single game, the largest total amount of tackles in a game. He played in 11 games this season and has 31 solo tackles.
Women’s soccer team finishes season 16-4, Icen named SoCon player of the year
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
November 22, 2019
Nicole Icen was also named SoCon player of the year. She is the first player to win honors since 1998, according to Mercer Athletics.
Bears fall to Wofford in Homecoming game
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
With a stadium full of people and a temperature of 45 degrees, the team came out with energy, ready to play in front of the 10,729 people who were in attendance.
Mercer’s club swim team is more than just a team
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
November 11, 2019
For co-president and swimmer Emma Rose, Mercer’s club swim team is a way of keeping active without pressure. “It is an open environment for people who want to learn,” Rose said. “I believe it is a safe space.”
U.S. Men’s National Golf Team wins Walker Cup
Micah Johnston, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2019
The men’s team completed the tournament in Hoylake, England, with a score of 15.5, edging out the British-Irish team’s score of 10.5.
Washington Nationals obtain elusive World Series title
Micah Johnston, Contributing Writer
November 7, 2019
The Washington Nationals won their first World Series title in franchise history Wednesday, defeating the Houston Astros in a thrilling Game Seven matchup by a score of 6-2.
Player Spotlight: Mercer wide receiver makes Sports Center’s top ten highlight reel
Jen Jones and Conner Hendricks
November 7, 2019
“If you would have asked me what I wanted to be when I was eight years old, it was to play in the NFL,” Cannon said. “It was always my dream to play in college and then after.”
The Dolphins are tanking this season: What does it mean?
Micah Johnston, Contributing Writer
November 6, 2019
Regardless of the average fan’s opinion on them, the Miami Dolphins are an awful team, and it seems that they like it that way.
Mercer beats Bulldogs in triple overtime, Otiwu sets school record
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
The Mercer Bears continued their winning streak at Five Star Stadium against the Samford Bulldogs. They won by a field goal in triple-overtime with a final score of 36 to 33.
Mercer women’s cross country runner beats personal best at Queen City Invite
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
October 27, 2019
McMahon placed 15th out of 365 individually. This record is something that she has strived for since starting at Mercer.
Arena-housed sports betting in D.C. could spark conversations throughout U.S.
Micah Johnston, Contributing Writer
October 27, 2019
A Washington D.C sports ownership company and a British betting firm are attempting to create a legal sports betting environment inside D.C’s Capital One Arena.