BREAKING: Mercer fall athletics delayed by Southern Conference decision
Micah Johnston, Sports Editor
August 13, 2020
The Southern Conference canceled all fall conference sports competitions Thursday, according to a press release by Mercer University.
Bears win 106-66 against the Samford Bulldogs
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
February 25, 2020
Mercer’s male basketball team had one of their best games of the season against the Samford Bulldogs on Feb. 19 with a 40 point lead in the final score.
Bears on a four-game hot streak
Jen Jones, Sports Editor
January 29, 2020
The men’s Basketball team had their first SoCon division win on Wednesday against the Virginia Military Institute at Hawkins Arena.
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.
Mercer looks to build momentum for their 2019 football season
Micah Johnston, Contributing Writer
August 14, 2019
Fans and students are hoping that the 2019 football season will provide another opportunity for the Mercer football program to prove itself in the difficult Southern Conference field of play. Here's a preview for the season ahead.
Bears repeat as SoCon Champs, punch ticket to NCAA Tournament
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 11, 2019
The Mercer Bears women’s basketball team has completed an incredible feat, repeating as Southern Conference champions, after coming back to defeat Furman 66-63 on Sunday. Furman got out to the quick start in the first quarter, but the Bears responded in the second quarter to take a 35-31 lead int...
Defending champion Bears advance to second straight SoCon title game
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
The defending-champion Mercer Bears will have yet another opportunity to cut down the nets in this year’s SoCon Championship game after defeating the No. 5 seed Wofford Terriers, 69-51, in the tournament semi-finals. Friday’s morning matchup saw the Bears get off to yet another slow start on off...
Top-seeded Bears open SoCon Tournament with win over Western Carolina
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 7, 2019
As the No. 1 overall seed in a tournament, you play each game with a target on your back, taking the best shot from each team you face. When Mercer took the court against No. 8 seed Western Carolina, most expected a Bears victory. But I’m not sure many expected a dominating victory like this one. ...
Men’s basketball falls to UNCG in regular season finale
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 4, 2019
The 2018-2019 regular season was a rollercoaster ride for the Mercer men's basketball team. A few near-upset wins at the beginning of the season, a handful of close losses to the Southern Conference’s top squads, a winning streak, and now, a rough loss at home in the regular season finale. T...
Bears top Wofford, finish undefeated in SoCon for second consecutive season
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
March 4, 2019
For the second consecutive season, the Mercer women’s basketball team has finished the season with an undefeated Southern Conference record. To do so once is an extremely impressive accomplishment, but to do so twice can only be classified as one thing -- special. Their final win wasn’t han...
Women’s basketball overcomes poor shooting in win over Chattanooga
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
It wasn’t pretty, and it definitely wasn’t easy, but Mercer women’s basketball found a way to keep their winning streak alive. Conference road games are always tough to win, but when you shoot just 39-percent from the floor, get out-rebounded and you only make one 3-pointer -- on paper, it can ...
Bears sweep road trip, remain undefeated in SoCon
Christian Hartley, Sports Editor
January 22, 2019
After a rockier than usual start to the season, Mercer women’s basketball seems to have finally found its groove again. A close, last-minute victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts tested the limits of Mercer’s perseverance and toughness. After leading by as much as 20, Mercer saw their led dw...