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Women’s soccer kicks off SoCon schedule

By Daniel Shumake | October 4

The Bears entered their conference schedule with a record of 4-4-1 after beating Jackson State University 2-1 at Betts Stadium. 

Campus News

Women’s cross country, university found guilty of NCAA recruiting violations

By Samantha Homcy | September 30

The prospect was allowed to live with student-athletes and practice with the team before she was enrolled as a student.

Sports

Volleyball trades a win and a loss headed into conference play

By Keith Holmes Jr. | September 28

The team’s next matchup is an Oct. 1 showdown on the road against Western Carolina University. 

Sports

Mercer steamrolls Furman to open conference play

By Kayla Davis | September 27

“Defensively when you don't let someone cross the goal line for three hours, that's pretty good," Cronic said. "We were really active and aggressive defensively today.”

Sports

Men’s golf breaks program record at the Golfweek Fall Challenge

By Micah Johnston | September 25

The Bears maintained possession of first place over the course of the first two days of play.

Sports

Cross country teams take off running in Alabama meet

By Kayla Davis | September 22

The competition took place at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Alabama.

Sports

Volleyball competes in GATA challenge in Statesboro

By Kayla Davis | September 21

Mercer's volleyball team went 1-3 during a tournament at Georgia Southern.

Sports

Eagles dismantle Falcons in opening weekend defeat

By Max Kilham | September 21

The Falcons never threatened an Eagles team that controlled the majority of the ballgame.

Sports

Lightning strikes twice for Bears against Bama despite 48-14 defeat

By Micah Johnston | September 11

“I think Mercer has a good team,” Saban said after the matchup. “They play hard. They play with toughness.”

News

Mercer volleyball starts season with an even record

By KC Wetherington | September 8

The Bears currently have an even record of 3-3 so far in the regular season. Here’s a look at how those games unfolded.  

Sports

Mercer Bears kick off the 2021 football season with a 69-0 win

By KC Wetherington | September 3

Football opened up their season at home against the Point University Skyhawks and did it in spectacular fashion.Not only did the Bears dominate the scoreboard, but they gained a total of 778 yards, 539 of which were rushing. They broke the school record for total yards gained and the record for rushing ...

Campus News

$1 million Outdoor Recreation Complex unveiled at Rec the Night

By Mary Helene Hall | August 31

Mercer’s all-new Outdoor Recreation Complex got a warm welcome from students during the annual Recreational Sports & Wellness “Rec the Night” event last Thursday. Rec the Night typically takes place in the University Center, but the opening of the ORC gave those behind the project the chance ...

Sports

Wings and Words: The Drew Cronic Show returns to Wild Wing Café

By Keith Holmes Jr. | August 30

Football head coach Drew Cronic will join host Rick Cameron for the second season of The Drew Cronic Coach's Show. The show will air Monday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. before airing once a week every Thursday at 7 p.m. The weekly talk show offers viewers game previews, special guests including players and university ...

Sports

A guide to Mercer game days and 478 Day

By Keith Holmes Jr. | August 30

Mercer football game days feature many activities, but it can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to go. Here’s a look at how a typical game day unfolds and what events to look for. Gameday for Mercer usually involves tailgates on the Black Field next to the football stadium and fun activities ...

Sports

Volleyball gets the season started with Mercer Bears Classic

By Keith Holmes Jr. | August 27

Volleyball is returning to action Friday in a home opener against Stetson University. The game against Stetson is part of the Mercer Bears Classic tournament, a three-game homestand where Mercer will play Steston, the University of New Hampshire and Murray State University. Mercer’s volleyball team ...

Sports

Getting involved with intramurals and club sports on campus

By Keith Holmes Jr. | August 19

Intramural and club sports are once again available for students this year. Intramurals are recreational sports where students sign up, make teams, and play in leagues created by the Department of Recreational Sports and Wellness. These sports include typical activities like soccer and basketball as ...

Sports

Soccer teams set to start 2021 season after exhibition tune-ups

By Micah Johnston | August 18

The Mercer men’s and women’s soccer teams will start their seasons soon and offered previews of what’s to come in exhibition games throughout August. Here’s a look at how each team fared in friendly matchups and what to look for this season. Women’s soccer Mercer women’s soccer began their ...

Campus News

Ford Concert Series lineup announced for upcoming football season

By Samantha Homcy | August 11

Mercer Athletics has announced the artists slated to perform during the upcoming football season at the 2021 Ford Concert Series.The series consists of five concerts that will be hosted at Toby Town, which is adjacent to Five Star Stadium, before each of Mercer’s home football games in the fall. This ...

Opinion

OPINION: The ‘Save Girls’ Sports Act' is an attack on women’s rights disguised as empowerment

By Rose Thorne | March 12

This is an opinion article. Any views expressed belong solely to the author and are not representative of The Cluster. On March 3, as Women’s History Month began, the Higher Education Committee of the Georgia State Senate passed a bill — SB 266 — that would bar transgender girls and women at ...

Sports

Falcons faced with big questions during NFL offseason

By Samantha Homcy | March 11

The 2020-21 football season was truly unlike any other, and that was no exception for the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons finished the 2020 season with an overall record of 4-12. This is their worst record since 2013, and the team failed to make the playoffs for the third season in a row. They are now ...