The Mercer Bears football team recorded its first ever victory in the Football Championship Subdivision Playoffs, beating the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs, 17-7, in Macon. The Bulldogs, who were the champions of the Big South Conference, came into the game riding a five-game win streak while Mercer had won six of their last seven contests.
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Mercer basketball season preview
By KC Wetherington | October 31As the 2023-2024 basketball season approaches, here is what to expect from Mercer’s men’s and women’s teams this year.
Bears record two defensive touchdowns in win
By Gabriel Kopp | October 26Mercer won Saturday against Wofford 31-17, continuing the trend of teams denying Wofford any wins this season. The win moved the Bears up to 3-2 against Southern Conference opponents, while the Terriers languish at the bottom of the Conference table with a 0-5 record.
Mercer falls at home to Chattanooga
By Gabriel Kopp | October 16Mercer lost at home on Saturday, falling to 20th-ranked Chattanooga, 22-10. The result moved Mercer’s overall record to 4-3, 2-2 in the Southern Conference, while Chattanooga is 5-2, and 4-1 in the SoCon.
Former walk-on turns defensive stalwart
By Ali Sulko | October 16“He’s a great student, great person. He’s a guy who has some maturity about him,” Head Coach Drew Cronic said about defensive stalwart Ken Standley ‘24 at a recent press conference. “He’s a kid I’ll bring in my office just to ask him what he thinks about stuff cause I think I’m gonna get a mature answer from a person within the program.”
Ty James, strong defense earn Bears win
By Gabriel Kopp | October 11Mercer grabbed an away win on Saturday, beating Eastern Tennessee State University for the first time while on the road, 24-6. The win puts Mercer at a 4-2 record on the season, and a 2-1 record in the SoCon, which puts them fourth in the standings.
Stout defense rolls past VMI
By Gabriel Kopp | October 2Mercer won its first SoCon game of the season on Saturday when it took on the Virginia Military Institute over family weekend. The Bears came out on top, 38-3, after a strong show from their defense, as well as big-yardage plays from their offense and special teams.
Men's soccer start conference play at home Thursday
By Gabriel Kopp | September 27Mercer’s men’s soccer team is opening up their conference games this week against Virginia Military Institute this Saturday at 1 p.m. Since the first game of the season, the team has not lost.
Undefeated womens' soccer takes on Gardner-Webb
By Gabriel Kopp | September 14Mercer women’s soccer takes on the Gardner-Webb Bulldogs at 6 p.m. on Sept. 14 in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
Bears power past penalties to top Morehead State
By Gabriel Kopp | September 11"False start: Everyone but the center," referee Jason Graham said as he gave the Bears a 5-yard penalty on a punt, sending them back to their own 19-yard line. Nevertheless, Mercer would go on to win the game against Morehead State on Saturday, 48-22.
Mercer Falls to No. 22 Ole Miss
By KC Wetherington | September 5Mercer fell to No. 22 Ole Miss in their second season game 73-7. The Bears are preparing for their first home game against Morehead State University on Saturday.
Bears eke out a win versus Lions
By Gabriel Kopp | September 2Mercer takes its first win in its kickoff game against the Lions. Coach Cronic promises that the players will continue to improve.
From manager to starter: Harrison Drake’s story of perseverance
By Gabriel Kopp | May 4Harrison Drake ‘23 recalled the day his coach made his dream come true: “Are you still wanting to be a part of the Mercer basketball team?” “Hell yeah, Coach.”
Celebrating Baba's legacy: Family raises funds for charity in memory of late student
By Gabriel Kopp | April 17“He always made it a point to say ‘hi,’ come over and give a hug or wave from across the way,” one student said.
Bears at Bat: Mercer baseball's recent action
By Gabriel Kopp | April 11Mercer’s baseball team hosted Georgia Southern on Wednesday, March 22, losing 12-11. The team faced the same Georgia Southern team earlier in the season, losing 11-0 in that contest in Statesboro.