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The Bear Breakdown: Everything you need to know going into Thanksgiving break

By KC Wetherington and Gabriel Kopp | November 24

FootballThe Bear’s season ended after a 50-44 double overtime loss to Samford on Nov.19. Samford is the #9 ranked team in the FCS coaches poll and now have a record of 10-1, their only loss being to the No. 1 ranked team in college football: the  University of Georgia. In the first quarter, the ...

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OPINION: Qatar is not deserving of the World Cup

By Gabriel Kopp | November 18

There is a dark underlying message in our collective viewing of the tournament this time around.

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Behind the voices of Mercer game-day

By Gabriel Kopp | November 14

The voice of Mercer Athletics changes from sport to sport, and whether it’s Tamblyn Smith at Betts Stadium or Jimmy McInnis at Five Star Stadium, there is always someone to announce what is happening on the field to the stands. 

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Mercer loses Homecoming game to #16 Furman by 10 points

By KC Wetherington | November 12

Mercer now stands at a 7-3 overall record and 4-1 in conference play.

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The Bear Breakdown: Updates in men’s basketball, men's soccer, volleyball 

By KC Wetherington and Gabriel Kopp | November 10

Get The Bear Breakdown and more Mercer news delivered directly to your inbox! Click here to sign up to receive newsletters from The Cluster, coming soon.Men’s BasketballThe Bears traveled to Greenville, North Carolina on Tuesday to play East Carolina University where the Pirates beat the Bears ...

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Men and women basketball start off the season strong with wins

By KC Wetherington | November 8

The team will travel to Orlando, Florida to play the University of Central Florida on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. 

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Bears bounce back this week with a 55-14 win over VMI

By KC Wetherington | November 1

The Bears now stand at a 7-2 overall record and 5-1 conference record. Mercer will return to Five Star Stadium next Saturday, Nov. 13 for their homecoming game against Furman at 3 p.m.

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Mercer basketball promotes upcoming season in Mercer Village with games, music

By KC Wetherington | October 25

The men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted an event Monday in Mercer Village to kick off their seasons. 

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Men's golf lands first place at the Pinetree Intercollegiate

By Gabriel Kopp | October 19

At the Pinetree Intercollegiate, in Kennesaw, Georgia, Mercer came first of 11 teams, finishing 22 strokes ahead of second place.

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Football earns fifth win in a row against ETSU

By KC Wetherington | October 18

The Bears took on Eastern Tennessee State University on Saturday and won 55-33 against the Bucs. Fred Payton set a record for touchdown passes in one game, completing five in the game. 

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Mercer rolls to a win over Western Carolina with a standout defensive performance 

By KC Wetherington | October 10

The offense had a great game with seven touchdowns, six of which came in their first nine drives of the first half.

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The Bear Breakdown: Updates in football, cross country, soccer, golf, volleyball

By KC Wetherington and Gabriel Kopp | October 6

All you need to know about Mercer athletics this week. 

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Bears on a hot streak after securing third win in a row against Wofford

By KC Wetherington | October 6

The football team traveled to Spartanburg, South Carolina over the weekend and defeated the Wofford Terriers 42-7, and brought home their third consecutive win. 

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The Bear Breakdown: Updates in football, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball

By KC Wetherington and Gabriel Kopp | September 29

The Bears beat Gardner-Webb 45-14 on Saturday, Sept. 24 and moved up to number 13 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll.