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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Atlanta United recaptures flair of their early seasons
By Gabriel Kopp | March 22Atlanta United has recaptured the attention of Major League Soccer (MLS) behind a sparkling offense and stifling defense.
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Another season ends in disappointment for men's basketball
By Gabriel Kopp | March 21March Madness carries for Mercer a nostalgic reminder of one eventful day in 2014.
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The Bear Breakdown: Pre-spring-break Mercer athletics rundown
By KC Wetherington | March 1Updates in lacrosse, baseball, softball, basketball and more.
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Beach volleyball finds new home in the Sun Belt Conference
By KC Wetherington | January 27“I think we match up better against the competition in the Sun Belt, so I think we’re at a good spot.”
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The Bear Breakdown: Updates in basketball and tennis
By KC Wetherington and Gabriel Kopp | January 26Men’s BasketballThe Bears traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina where they were upset 59-48 by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Jalyn McCreary led the team in points with 11, and Jah Quinones led in rebounds with 11 (five offensive and six defensive).They kept the score close throughout ...
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Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson makes appearance at Mercer's First Pitch Classic
By KC Wetherington | January 23“It’s been an incredible experience since I put on the Braves uniform,” Olson said. “I can’t thank you enough for the support that you’ve given me since we showed up.”
