2013 Mercer Women's Soccer Media Guide by Jason Farhadi

Cristina Mursuli

Nikki Atkinson

Haleigh Svede

Casey Barrett

Stephanie Giangiuli

Fr. - GK - Inverness, Ill.

Sr. - GK - Peachtree City, Ga.

Fr. - D/MF - Minisink, N.Y.

Sr. - F - Dublin, Ohio

Jr. - D - New Market, Md.

Rachel Buffalo

Sydney Brogden

Tess Patton

Jr. - D - Longwood, Fla.

So. - F - Peachtree City, Ga.

Jr. - F - Gainesville, Ga.

Brianna Stampler

Kim Murphy

Jr. - MF - Davie, Fla.

R-Fr. - D - Liverpool, N.Y.

Maddie Clark

Corinne Wooten

Washida Blackman

Kristen Hagaman

Nadja Kolliesuah

R-Fr. - MF/F - Peachtree Corners, Ga.

Fr. - MF/D - Peachtree City, Ga.

Jr. - F - Snellville, Ga.

Jr. - D - Bradenton, Fla.

Sr. - F - Columbus, Ohio

Lauren Gassie

MacKenzie Stewart

Sarah Daane

Sadie Curry

Jordan Sink

Jr. - MF - Winter Park, Fla.

Jr. - F - Castle Rock, Colo.

So. - MF - Newnan, Ga.

Sr. - MF - Gainesville, Fla.

Sr. - D - Macon, Ga.

Katelyn Dimopoulos

Devon Fry

Annie Barrett

Abbey Reddig

Kaitlyn McBride

Fr. - MF/F - Cochrane, Alberta

Jr. - D - Sharpsburg, Ga.

Fr. - MF/F - Brandon, Fla.

Fr. - MF - Fayetteville, Ga.

Fr. - D - Peachtree City, Ga.

Maggie Cropp

Taylor Dias

Tony Economopoulos

Brenton Saylor

Sara Elliot

So. - GK - Morgan Hill, Calif.

Jr. - D - Stone Mountian, Ga.

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QUICK FACTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Media Relations Info......................................................................4

SEASON PREVIEW

2013 Schedule .................................................................................6 2013 Season Preview ................................................................7-8

MEET THE BEARS

Head Coach Tony Economopoulos ................................10-11 Assistant Coach Brenton Saylor ............................................. 12 Support Staff ................................................................................. 13 2013 Roster .................................................................................... 14 Returning Letterwinners.....................................................15-31 Newcomers ..............................................................................32-36

2012 REVIEW

2012 Review ............................................................................38-39

RECORD BOOKS

Single Season and Career Records ........................................ 41 Year-by-Year Results/All-Time Award Winners .................. 42 All-Time Series Records ............................................................. 43 All-Time Roster ............................................................................. 44

THIS IS MERCER

This is Mercer ..........................................................................46-49 This is Macon...........................................................................50-53

FACILITIES AND STAFF

Facilities at Mercer ................................................................56-59 President William D. Underwood........................................... 60 Director of Athletics Jim Cole.................................................. 61 Mercer Athletics Staff ...........................................................62-63 Sports Medicine/Stregnth and Conditioning ................... 64 The Atlantic Sun Conference ................................................... 65 Mercer Key Contacts .................................................................. 66

CREDITS The 2013 Mercer women’s soccer media guide is a publication of the Mercer University Media Relations Department. The guide was written, edited and designed by Jason Farhadi. Cover design and layout by Jeff Graham. Editorial assistance provided by Andy Stabell and David Beall. Photography courtesy of Mercer University Media Relations and A-Sun Photos. Special thanks to members of the Mercer University Media Relations Department and women’s soccer offices.

GENERAL

Location ......................................................................Macon, Ga. Enrollment ............................................................................8,341 Founded .................................................................................1833 Nickname ..............................................................................Bears Colors ............................................................. Orange and Black Affiliation ..........................................................NCAA Division I Conference.............................................. Atlantic Sun (A-Sun) Field (Capacity) ................................................Bear Field (500) President..............................................William D. Underwood Alma Mater ............................ Oklahoma Baptist (1982) Athletics Director..........................................................Jim Cole Alma Mater ................................................. Mercer (1993) Senior Associate A.D./SWA ................................Sybil Blalock Assistant A.D./Admin. Services .................. Meredith Eaker Assistant A.D. /Sports Medicine ...............Amos Mansfield Assistant A.D. /Marketing .....................................Daniel Tate Assistant A.D. /Operations ................................ Michael Ellis Faculty Athletic Rep. ...............................Dr. Jeffrey Hugdahl Athletics Phone ................................................(478) 301-2994 Athletics Fax .....................................................(478) 301-2061

TEAM INFORMATION Overall Record ...................................................................13-5-3 A-Sun Record/Finish .................................................6-1-2/2nd Home/Road/Neutral .................................. 7-0-1/5-5-2/1-0-0 Starters returning/lost .......................................................... 9/2 Letterwinners returning/lost............................................17/5 Newcomers ................................................................................... 8

COACHING STAFF Head Coach ........................................ Tony Economopoulos Alma Mater ......................................... Oklahoma City (1997) Career Record ..................................... 23-46-3/Four Seasons Record at Mercer .................................... 13-5-3/One Season E-mail .............................. economopoulos_ab@mercer.edu Assistant Coach ................................................ Brenton Saylor E-mail ...................................................saylor_gb@mercer.edu Women’s Soccer Phone .................................(478) 301-2060 Women’s Soccer Fax .......................................(478) 301-2061

MEDIA RELATIONS Media Relations Director .................................. Andy Stabell E-mail ................................................... stabell_al@mercer.edu Phone...................................................................(478) 301-5219 Director of New Media .......................................................TBD Assistant SID (W. Soccer Contact) ................Jason Farhadi E-mail .................................................. farhadi_jb@mercer.edu Phone...................................................................(478) 301-5218 Assistant SID ............................................................ David Beall Website .............................................. www.mercerbears.com Sports Info. Fax .................................................(478) 301-5350 MERCERBEARS.com

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MEDIA RELATIONS TO THE MEDIA

MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF

JASON FARHADI

The 2013 Mercer University Women’s Soccer Media Guide is intended to provide you with general information about the Mercer women’s soccer team. This information should assist you in your coverage of the team throughout the season. --Should you need additional information or assistance, please contact Media Relations women’s soccer contact Jason Farhadi, at (478) 301-5218 with any requests. --He can also be reached via e-mail at farhadi_jb@mercer.edu or via fax at (478) 301-5350.

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CREDENTIAL REQUESTS

PHONE: (478) 301-5218 EMAIL: farhadi_jb@mercer.edu

The Media Relations Office will issue credentials to working press only. All credential requests should be made in writing at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled game.

PRACTICES

As a general rule, all practices are open to the media and the public. There may be instances, however, when all or part of a practice session is closed. Please contact the Media Relations Office in advance if you plan on attending a practice session so an escort can be made avaliable.

INTERVIEW POLICY

Media interviews of players and coaches are encouraged, and every effort will be made to accommodate media requests. In-person interviews are preferred, but telephone interviews can be arranged through the Mercer Media Relations Office. Under no circumstances will student-athletes’ residence numbers be supplied to the media.

INTERVIEWS

All interviews with Mercer student-athletes should be coordinated through the Media Relations Office. Players are generally avaliable for interviews up to 30 minutes prior to the start of practice and directly afterward. Head coach Tony Economopoulos is generally available in the morning.

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DAVID BEALL

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POST-GAME INTERVIEWS

Following a 10-minute “cooling-off ” period, coaches and players from both teams will be made available to media members outside each team’s respective dugout. The Media Relations Office will poll the media prior to the end of the game to determine any player requests.

FAX & EMAIL SERVICE

Media outlets may request to be included on the broadcast fax and email lists to receieve updates regarding Mercer women’s soccer. The Mercer Media Relations Office fax number is (478) 301-5350. To be added, submit a request to farhadi_jb@ mercer.edu.

MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE

The Mercer Media Relations Office is located in Suite 135 on the first floor of the University Center.

ON THE INTERNET

Additional information on the Mercer athletics program can be found online. News releases, player and coach biographies, historical data, live audio streaming, results and statistics on all 17 athletic programs can be found online at www.mercerbears.com. MERCERBEARS.com

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SEASON PREVIEW

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Tues.

Aug. 13

vs. Eastern Kentucky#

4:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Sat.

Aug. 17

vs. Orange and White Game#

7:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Sat.

Aug. 24

at Alabama A&M

4:00 p.m.

Normal, Ala.

Sun.

Aug. 25

vs. Georgia State

4:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Fri.

Aug. 30

at Georgia

7:00 pm

Athens, Ga.

Sun.

Sept. 1

at Alabama

8:00 p.m.

Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Fri.

Sept. 6

at Auburn

8:00 p.m.

Auburn, Ala.

Sun.

Sept. 8

vs. Tennessee

1:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Thurs.

Sept. 12

vs. Charleston Southern

7:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Sun.

Sept. 15

vs. Jacksonville State

4:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Fri.

Sept. 20

vs. Western Carolina

7:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Sun.

Sept. 22

vs. Georgia Southern

6:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Fri.

Sept. 27

vs. Northern Kentucky*

7:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Sun.

Sept. 29

vs. Lipscomb*

1:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Fri.

Oct. 4

at East Tennessee State*

7:00 p.m.

Johnson City, Tenn.

Sun.

Oct. 6

at USC-Upstate*

2:00 p.m.

Spartanburg, S.C.

Fri.

Oct. 11

vs. Kennesaw State*

7:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Fri.

Oct. 18

vs. Florida Gulf Coast*

7:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Sun.

Oct. 20

vs. Stetson*

1:00 p.m.

Macon, Ga.

Fri.

Oct. 25

at North Florida*

7:00 p.m.

Jacksonville, Fla.

Sun.

Oct. 27

at Jacksonville*

2:00 p.m.

Jacksonville, Fla.

Wed-Thurs. Nov. 2-10

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2013 SEASON PREVIEW When head coach Tony Economopoulos was hired to be the new head man of the Mercer women’s soccer program it signified the beginning of a new era. In his first year at the helm of the program Economopoulos inherited a fairly young, but talented roster to mold for the upcoming 2012 campaign. With uncertainty abound, all Economopoulos did was lead Mercer to a program record 13 wins in 2012 and its fifth appearance in the Atlantic Sun Tournament title game in the last six seasons. With nine starters returning, including A-Sun All-Conference goalkeeper Maggie Cropp and several key pieces on the offensive side of the ball, Economopoulos sees no reason why this 2013 edition of the Bears shouldn’t equal or even surpass the success they experienced in 2012. “We had a great year last season, but ultimately fell just short of our ultimate team goal of winning the A-Sun Tournament,” said Economopoulos. “We return almost everyone back from last year’s squad, I am very excited to see what 2013 has to offer and there is no reason why we can’t take the next step this year and play in the NCAA Tournament.” Having lost just five letterwinners from last year’s team, the 2013 Bears welcome nine talented newcomers into the fold and look poised and positioned to make a serious run at their second A-Sun Championship in program history.

Twelve home games and matches against four teams that participated in last year’s NCAA Tournament highlight a dynamic 2013 Mercer women’s soccer schedule put together by Economopoulos.

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Once the Bears open their 2013 season at Alabama A&M on August 24, they will kick-off a tough 10-game non-conference portion of their schedule. Among the notable contests is a road tilt at Georgia on August 30 and a home game against Tennessee, who finished 2012 ranked No. 18 in the RPI, on September 8.

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The Orange and Black face a challenging 19-game schedule in 2013 that includes a brutal nine-game A-Sun Conference slate and also features household names such as SEC members Georgia, Alabama, Auburn and Tennessee.

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Forwards Offense came early and often for Mercer last year as it piled up 40 goals in 2012, which was tops in the A-Sun Conference and the second-most in a single-season in program history. Forwards accounted for 18 of those goals and all three starting forwards from last years squad (junior Tess Patton, senior Nadja Kolliesuah and junior Washida Blackman) are back in the fold for 2013. MERCERBEARS.com

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Senior Nikki Atkinson is also a viable option in net as she started in nine games in 2012 and has appeared in 32 games over her first three years in Macon. Freshman Cristina Mursuli will also be vying for time in net after a solid career at William Fremd.

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One area Coach Economopoulos received surprising production from in 2012 is in net thanks to the emergence of Maggie Cropp. As a true freshman last season, Cropp appeared in 18 games, including 12 starts, and posted a 9-3-2 overall record. She also posted a 0.29 goals against average and a .929 save percentage, both of which finished tops amongst all goalkeepers across the country. Her 0.29 goals against average last season was the lowest in program history and the second-lowest in A-Sun Conference history.

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2013 SEASON PREVIEW CONT. Patton transferred to Mercer from Auburn right at the start of the 2012 campaign and provided Coach Economopoulos with a huge spark offensively due to her striking ability. The Gainesville, Ga. native tallied 14 points on six goals and two assists and capped her first season with Mercer by being named to the A-Sun All-Conference second team. Kolliesuah served as a facilitator and flourished in Coach Economopoulos’ new offensive system. The Columbus, Ohio native appeared in all 21 games in 2012, including 19 starts, and registered seven points on one goal and five assists. Blackman served as the point forward of Mercer’s dynamic 2012 offense. One of only two Bears to appear and start in all 21 games in 2012, Blackman collected seven points on the strength of two goals and three assists. In addition to the starters, senior Casey Barrett, junior MacKenzie Stewart and sophomore Sydney Brogden all provide significant firepower off the bench at the forward position. Barrett appeared in all 21 games in 2012 and finished fourth on the team with 11 points on four goals and three assists. Stewart appeared in 20 games and collected five points on two goals and one assist while Brogden appeared in 14 games as a true freshman and finished fifth on the team with three goals. Redshirt freshman Maddie Clark and true freshmen Annie Barrett and Katelyn Dimopoulos also serve as viable options up top and will look to contribute to the Bears offense in 2013. Midfielders

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If there is one question mark heading into the 2013 campaign on Coach Economopoulos’ team, its the midfield personel. Despite bringing back the Bears most productive offensive player from last season, in junior Lauren Gassie, several holes remain after the departure of seniors Danielle Hesse and Patricia-Anne Upson. Gassie had a breakout 2012 campaign as she spearheaded a Mercer offense that was tops in the A-Sun Conference a year ago. A Winter Park, Fla. native, Gassie tallied a team-high 19 points on six goals and seven assists last season and was rewarded by being voted onto the A-Sun Conference All-Academic team last season and was voted onto the Preseason All-Atlantic Sun team in anticipation of the 2013 season. More than likely filling one of the starting roles left by Upson and Hesse is Memphis transfer Sarah Daane. Daane, who is a sophomore, appeared in 14 games and scored three goals as a redshirt freshman at Memphis last season and will be counted on for her offensive creativity and defensive intensity for the Bears this season. Junior Brianna Stampler and senior Sadie Curry also return to the fold in 2013 and will be in the mix for the final midfield position. Stampler played in all 21 games last season and registered five points on two goals and one assist while Curry saw in a career-best 14 contests and scored her first collegiate goal in 2012. Newcomers Haleigh Svede and Abbey Reddig also figure into the mix in the midfield rotation going into 2013.

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Defense They say that sometimes in sports a teams’ best offense is their defense and that was the case for Mercer last season as opponents simply couldn’t find the back of the net against the Bears. Mercer allowed only 13 goals in all of 2012, which is the second-fewest in Mercer history and the fifth-fewest in A-Sun Conference history while also recording 11 shutouts. The Bears 2013 defensive unit has already been dealt a tough blow as senior leader Devon Fry will miss the entire season with a knee injury, but Mercer returns several experienced defenders from last year’s squad who will look to pick up the slack. Juniors Rachel Buffalo and Stephanie Giangiuli both return as entrenched starters at center back and outside back, respectively. Buffalo appeared in 20 games, including 19 starts, in 2012 and scored her first collegiate goal on her way to being named to the A-Sun All-Tournament team. Giangiuli appeared in all 21 games last season and provides versatility on the outside as she led all Mercer defenders with nine shots in 2012. Senior Jordan Sink and junior Kristen Hagaman essentially split time at the other outside back position in 2012 and both provide valuable experience as Sink has appeared in 51 career games with Hagaman seeing action in 40 contests. Both will be counted on to contribute to Mercer’s backline in 2013 at both outside back and center back. Junior Taylor Dias (15 games played in 2012), redshirt freshman Kim Murphy and true freshmen Kaitlyn McBride and Corinne Wooten also serve as legitimate players for playing time in 2013 as well. MERCERBEARS.com

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TONY ECONOMOPOULOS SECOND SEASON AT MERCER OKLAHOMA CITY ‘97

Mercer Athletic Director Jim Cole announced on February 22, 2012 that former Georgia Southwestern head coach, Tony Economopoulos will take over as the sixth women’s soccer head coach in program history, effective immediately.

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“Coach Economopoulos was an exceptional candidate for the position,” Cole said. “He has a dynamic background and a passion for the game that will serve our student-athletes well. His coaching style, leadership and regional and national coaching accomplishments are a perfect fit for our university.” Economopoulos certainly began his tenure in Macon with a bang in 2012, helping Mercer to a 13-5-3 overall record and a runner-up finish in the 2012 Atlantic Sun Championship. Under his leadership, the Bears set a new program record for most wins in a single-season and advanced to the A-Sun Championship title game for the fifth time in the last six seasons. His squad led the A-Sun Conference in goals scored (40), goals allowed (13) and shutouts (11), all three of which rank as the second-best single-season totals in program history. Economopoulos saw a number of his players receive conference awards for their efforts, including junior Devon Fry and senior Patricia-Anne Upson who were named A-Sun All-Conference first team members. Freshman Maggie Cropp and sophomore Tess Patton took home A-Sun All-Conference second team honors while Upson, senior Danielle Hesse and sophomore Lauren Gassie were voted onto the A-Sun All-Academic team. Prior to his arrival at Mercer, Economopoulos spent three years at Georgia Southwestern, where he helped build the Hurricanes into an up-and-coming soccer program. In his tenure at GSW, he was responsible for all facets of the program. His 2010 team set the program record for most conference wins in school history. His final season saw GSW also set a program record for most wins over a three-year span. His 2011 team at GSW was a recipient of both a Team Academic Award and an Ethics Sportsmanship Silver Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Each were firsts in the program’s history. The new Mercer appointment is the fifth coaching position Economopoulos has held over an 11-year career in college soccer. Before taking over at Georgia Southwestern, Economopoulos was at Big-12 power, Oklahoma State where he served as a women’s assistant for two seasons (2007-08). During his time in Stillwater, he was a part of two NCAA Tournament teams and helped earn a program-high No. 7 national ranking in 2008. The Cowgirls picked up their first-ever conference regular season championship in 2008 as he helped mentor and train four All-Big 12 Conference players, including three first teamers. The 2008 team also led the nation in goals per game and was third overall in goals scored (74). “I am thrilled to be the new head coach at Mercer University,” Economopoulos said. “I would like to thank Jim Cole and Sybil Blalock for granting me this wonderful opportunity. It is evident to me that Mercer is committed to competing and winning on the field as well as in the classroom.”

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“I’d also like to thank Dr. Kendall Blanchard and Jaclyn Donovan for the opportunity to represent GSW the past three years,” Economopoulos said. “My time there was extremely rewarding and I am honored to have been a part of a terrific soccer program with outstanding student-athletes.” Economopoulos takes over for Grant Serafy, who established the Mercer program as one of the best in the Atlantic Sun. The Bears have appeared in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship game in four of the last five seasons and went to the NCAA Women’s College Cup in 2010. This past season, the Bears went 10-8-2, marking the fourth time in five years that the team has compiled double-digit wins. Before his time at Oklahoma State, Economopoulos was the men’s top assistant coach at Bowling Green State University for four seasons. With the Falcons, he served as recruiting coordinator and was the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Great Lakes Regional Chair. In 2004, he briefly served as the interim head coach at Bowling Green and helped the Falcons earn recognition as one of the most improved Division I soccer teams in the country.

Economopoulos and his wife, Holly, have two children Dominic (6) and Alexa (4).

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A native of Oklahoma City, Economopoulos was a two-sport star in soccer and football at Putnam City North High School. He played his collegiate soccer at Oklahoma City University and helped lead the Stars to a Sooner Athletic Conference championship. Economopoulos also played semi-professionally in the USISL with the Oklahoma City Slickers and the Oklahoma City Warriors.

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Economopoulos also currently serves on the Region III Olympic Development Program as a staff coach. He possesses a National “B” Coaching License from the United States Soccer Federation and has been a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America since 2001.

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Economopoulos made his collegiate coaching debut in 2001, as an assistant with the men’s team at Western Illinois University. He served as the goalkeeper coach and the recruiting coordinator, and in 2002 his efforts were rewarded as he was nominated for the AFLAC Insurance National Assistant Coach of the Year Award.

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ECONOMOPOULOS AT MERCER Year 2012 Totals

Overall Record 13-5-3 13-5-3

A-Sun Record/Finish 6-1-2/2nd 6-1-2

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BRENTON SAYLOR

SECOND SEASON AT MERCER LAMBUTH ‘08

Brenton Saylor enters his second season as the assistant coach of the Mercer women’s soccer team. Saylor was named the first assistant coach of the Tony Economopoulos era on July 24, 2012.

A goalkeeper training specialist, Saylor was the top assistant at Eastern Kentucky under head coach Lindsay Basalyga. While working with the Colonels, Saylor was responsible for conducting training sessions, film editing and analysis, recruiting advancement and academic monitoring. Saylor’s stay at Eastern Kentucky was marked with success, as his defenses allowed less than 1.5 goals per game in each of his two seasons. The Colonels finished 2011 with a 7-10-3 overall mark while tying the program record with five Ohio Valley Conference victories.

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Saylor’s presence at Mercer was immediately felt due to the emergence of freshman goalkeeper Maggie Cropp. Under Saylor’s guidance, Cropp anchored a Mercer defense that allowed the fewest goals in the Atlantic Sun Conference in 2012 and the second-fewest goals in a single-season in Mercer program history. Cropp finished the 2012 campaign leading the nation in both goals against average (0.29) and save percentage (.923) and was rewarded by being named to the A-Sun All-Conference second team and A-Sun AllFreshman Team.

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“Brenton is a great addition to our staff,” head coach Tony Economopoulos said. “He brings a high level of experience with him after coaching with several DI programs in the region.”

While at Eastern Kentucky, Saylor also served as the Academy Director of the Madison United Soccer Association. Prior to his stint with the Colonels, Saylor was a graduate assistant coach on the women’s soccer team at the University of Tennessee at Martin from 2008-2010. Before pursuing a career in coaching, Saylor was the starting goalkeeper at Lambuth University from 2004-07. During his stellar career at Lambuth, Saylor was an honorable mention NAIA All-American, an NAIA All-Region selection and Lambuth’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2007. He also helped lead the Eagles to a Trans-South Conference Championship while he was there. Saylor earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management from Lambuth in 2008 and is currently working on a master’s degree in education with an emphasis on health and human performance at UT Martin.

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SECOND SEASON AT MERCER MERCER ‘11

SECOND SEASON AT MERCER QUINNIPIAC ‘12

SARA ELLIOIT

Sara Elliot begins her second season as a graduate assistant coach for the Mercer women’s soccer team. Elliot works with the Bears attacking players on the field while assisting with day-to-day operations of the team off the pitch. Elliot was a standout forward at Mercer from 2007-2010 and was a key player on the Bears 2010 Atlantic Sun Championship squad.

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Victoria Dic enters her h second d season as a graduate d assistant athletic trainer at Mercer University. Dic will work primarily with women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams at Mercer while providing support at all home events. Dic graduated from Quinnipiac University in May of 2012 with a B.S. degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine. Her clinical experience at Quinnipiac included being the senior student trainer for the women’s soccer team while also assisting with baseball. Dic also worked at nearby Yale University where she served as the senior student trainer for basketball, men’s lacrosse crew and spring football.

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For her career, Elliot appeared in 69 games over her fouryear stay in Macon and registered 22 points on the strength Aside from her experience at Quinnipiac, Dic has completed of nine goals and four assists. Was recognized as one of additional clinicals with the University of Memphis and the the top players in the A-Sun when she was named an AllCollege of Holy Cross and an internship with the Nassau Conference second team performer in 2009 and 2010. University Medical Center. An Atlanta, Ga. native, Elliot graduated from Mercer in 2011 A native of Massapequa, N.Y., Dic is a member of the with a degree in middle grades education and is currently National Athletic Trainers Association and certified by the pursuing a masters in education. American Heart Association. She will be pursuing a master’s degree in education while at Mercer.

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2013 MERCER WOMEN’S SOCCER ROSTER No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28

Name Cristina Mursuli Nikki Atkinson Haleigh Svede Casey Barrett Stephanie Giangiuli Rachel Buffalo Sydney Brogden Tess Patton Brianna Stampler Kim Murphy Maddie Clark Corinne Wooten Washida Blackman Kristen Hagaman Nadja Kolliesuah Lauren Gassie MacKenzie Stewart Sarah Daane Sadie Curry Jordan Sink Katelyn Dimopoulos Devon Fry Annie Barrett Abbey Reddig Kaitlyn McBride Maggie Cropp Taylor Dias

Pos. GK GK D/MF F D D F F MF D MF/F D/MF F D F MF F MF MF D MF/F D MF/F MF D GK D

Ht. 5’2 5’6 5’8 5’3 5’4 5’7 5’4 5’10 5’2 5’7 5’6 5’11 5’7 5’9 5’5 5’5 5’7 5’9 5’8 5’8 5’8 5’7 5’7 5’7 5’5 5’7 5’2

Class Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Jr.

Hometown/Previous School Academic Major Inverness, Ill./William Fremd Undeclared Peachtree City, Ga./McIntosh Mathematics Minisink, N.Y./Minisink Valley HS Undeclared Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Scioto English New Market, Md./Linganore HS Biology Longwood, Fla./Lake Mary HS Pre-Med Peachtree City, Ga./McIntosh HS Pre-Law Gainesville, Ga./Auburn Communication Studies Davie, Fla./Archbishop McCarthy HS The Holistic Child Liverpool, N.Y./Liverpool HS Pre-Pharmacy Peachtree Corners, Ga./Norcross HS Pre-Physical Therapy Peachtree City, Ga./McIntosh HS Pre-Nursing Snellville, Ga./Brookwood HS Biology Bradenton, Fla./Lakewood Ranch HS Psychology Columbus, Ohio/Pickington North HS Biology Winter Park, Fla./Winter Park HS Psychology Castle Rock, Colo./Douglas County HS The Holistic Child Newnan, Ga./Memphis Undeclared Gainesville, Fla./Eastside HS Pre-Med Macon, Ga./Mount de Sales HS The Holistic Child Cochrane, Alberta/Cochrane HS Undeclared Sharpsburg, Ga./Georgia Psychology Brandon, Fla./Bloomingdale HS Economics Fayetteville, Ga./Whitewater HS Undeclared Peachtree City, Ga./McIntosh HS Undeclared Morgan Hill, Calif./Ann Sobrato HS Undeclared Stone Mountain, Ga./Druid Hills HS Biology

Head Coach: Tony Economopoulos (Second Season, Oklahoma City ’97) Assistant Coach: Brenton Saylor (Second Season, Lambuth ’08) Graduate Assistant Coach: Sara Elliot (Second Season, Mercer ’11) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Paige Hightower (Second Season, Emory ’95) Manager: Patricia-Anne Upson (First Season, Mercer ‘12)

Roster Breakdown By State/Country: California (1) ...... Cropp Canada (1) ...... Dimopoulos Colorado (1) ...... Stewart Florida (6) ...... Buffalo, Stampler, Hagaman, Gassie Curry, A. Barrett Georgia (12) ...... Atkinson, Brogden, Patton, Clark, Dias Wooten, Blackman, Daane, Sink, Fry, Reddig, McBride Illnois (1) ...... Mursuli Maryland (1) ...... Giangiuli New York (2) ...... Svede, Murphy Ohio (2) ...... C. Barrett, Kolliesuah

By Position: Goalkeeper (3) ...... Mursuli, Atkinson, Cropp Defender (9) ...... Giangiuli, Buffalo, Murphy, Hagaman, Sink, Fry, McBride, Dias, Wooten Midfielder (6) ...... Svede, Stampler, Gassie, Daane, Curry, Reddig Forwards: (9) ...... C. Barrett, Brogden, Patton, Blackman, Kolliesuah, Stewart, Dimopoulos, A. Barrett, Clark

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NIKKI ATKINSON

SENIOR GOALKEEPER Ga a. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. MCINTOSH

2012 Came into her junior season with lofty expectations after being named the 2012 Atlantic Sun Conference Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year … Split time in net with Maggie Cropp, giving Coach Economopoulos two viable options in goal … Appeared in 13 games, making nine starts … Finished with a 4-2-1 record and ranked fourth in the A-Sun with a 1.13 goals against average … Was the Bears starting goalkeeper in their regular season opener that resulted in a 1-1 tie against Southern Mississippi (Aug. 17) … Notched her lone start-to-finish shutout of the 2012 campaign by making three saves in a 1-0 win over South Alabama (Aug. 19) … Played at least one half in eventual Mercer shutout victories over Alabama A&M (Aug. 31), Alcorn State (Sept. 9) and USC Upstate (Sept. 28).

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7/0 12/8 13/9 32/17

3 7 9 19

GA Avg. Saves 1.44 0.74 1.13 0.97

5 29 26 60

SV Pct. .625 .806 .743 .759

Sho 0 3 1 4

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Personal Born on February 26, 1992 to Carol and Bobby Atkinson in Atlanta, Georgia … Chose Mercer because the high academic reputation over the likes of Kennesaw State, The College of Charleston and Harvard … Planning on majoring in business.

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High School Was a four-year player for the McIntosh Chiefs under head coach Marsha Clark … As a sophomore was named the Region 2 AAAA Keeper of the Year … In 2009, had a 1.26 goals against average and posted nine shutouts … In 2008, had a sub 1.00 goals against average (0.91 GAA) and nine shutouts … Has been in the Georgia Olympic Development Program for five years … Was a part of her U-18 AFC Lightening Region III Championship team … Was also a member of the Atlanta Fire United U-16 State Cup Championship team.

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2010 Played in seven games as a true freshman for a total of 187 minutes in goal for the Bears … Gave up just three goals and posted an impressive 1.44 goals against average as a freshman, which was second-best on the team … Was third on the team with five saves on the year … Made a season-high three saves in a 2-2 tie at Samford (Aug. 27) … Also saw a season-high 65 minutes played in the Samford game … Did not receive the decision in any of the six other games she played in, but was instrumental in two wins for the Bears.

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2011 Played in 12 of the Bears’ 20 games last season, including eight starts … Her eight starts all came in the final eight games of the season, including three in the A-Sun Championship … Played a total of 854 minutes in goal and allowed just seven goals for a 0.74 goals against average … Finished atop the A-Sun in goals against average and was fifth in save percentage … Finished the year 3-3-2 with three shutouts, which led the team … Her 29 saves on the year were second-best on the squad … Recorded the first win of her career in a 1-0 triumph over Kennesaw State (Oct. 14) … Posted her second shutout the following week in a 1-0 victory at USC Upstate (Oct. 21) … Set a career-high with seven saves in a 1-1 tie against Jacksonville in the A-Sun Championship (Oct. 28) … The third win of her career came in the semi-finals of the A-Sun Championship as she shutout ETSU 1-0 (Nov. 4) … Made six saves to help push the A-Sun Championship title game to overtime against FGCU (Nov. 6).

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CASEY BARRETT

SENIOR FORWARD DUBLIN, Ohio DUBLIN SCIOTO

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2012 After beginning the season as a starter, Coach Economopoulos decided to have her come in off the bench and she responded with instant production … Appeared in all 21 games in 2012, including eight starts … Finished third on the team with 11 points on four goals and three assists … Also ranked fourth on the squad with 30 shots … After starting the first eight games of the 2012 campaign and registering only one point, she was shifted into an offensive super sub role that she thrived in … Scored a goal in her first game coming off the bench in a 2-1 road win at Jacksonville State (Sept. 14) … Continued to produce as a sub when she scored another goal and tallied her first multi-assist outing of her career with a pair of helpers in a 4-1 road win at Troy (Sept. 16) … Was rewarded for her performances against Jacksonville State and Troy by being named the A-Sun Conference Player of the Week … Scored her final two goals of the season in a 2-0 win at Stetson (Oct. 19) and Mercer’s 3-0 A-Sun Tournament semifinal win over North Florida (Nov. 2) … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree. 2011 Continued her strong play up top in the Bears offense, starting 16 of 20 games during her sophomore campaign … Tied for second on the team with 11 points off three goals and five assists … Finished with 41 shots, including 12 on goal which was second-best on the team … Scored the second goal in a 2-0 shutout in the season-opener against Jacksonville State (Aug. 19) … Tallied her first assist of the season in the Bears shutout against FAU (Sept. 2) … Recorded a point in three-straight games with a goal at Presbyterian (Sept. 16), and back-to-back assists against Alabama State (Sept. 18) and Lipscomb (Sept. 23) … Tied a career-high with six shots in back-to-back games against Presbyterian (Sept. 16) and Alabama State (Sept. 18) … Played a seasonhigh 90 minutes twice, first at North Florida (Sept. 30) and against FGCU (Oct. 7) … Added her fourth assist of the season at home against Stetson (Oct. 9) … Tallied her fifth assist at USC Upstate in a 1-0 win (Oct. 21) … Scored the lone goal for the Bears and her third of the season in a 1-1 tie in the first round of the A-Sun Championship against Jacksonville (Oct. 28) … Named an All-Academic selection by the Atlantic Sun. 2010 Was one of three players in 2010 to play in and start every game as a true freshman … Was a 2010 A-Sun All-Academic selection … Tied for second on the team with three assists … Finished fourth on the team with 26 total shots … Fired a team-high 17 shots on goal in 2010, good enough for a 0.65 shot on goal percentage … Recorded her first-career point in the first game of the season assisting on one of four goals in a 4-0 shutout against Georgia Southern (Aug. 22) … Followed with another assist in a 2-2 tie at Samford (Aug. 27) … Set a season-high with four shots, including one on goal at Georgia State (Aug. 29) … Scored the first goal of her career to take a 2-0 lead against in-state rival Georgia (Sept. 3) … Recorded three-straight games with three shots on goal against Georgia, Florida State (Sept. 5) and Xavier (Sept. 10) … Assisted on the first goal in a 2-1 victory over USC Upstate (Oct. 17) ... Was rewarded for her play by being named to the A-Sun All-Freshman team. High School All-time leading point scorer in Dublin Scioto school history … Received an Honorable Mention Award from the Ohio Capital Conference in 2007 … Was a second-team All-OCC member in 2008, an OCC Scholar Athlete in 2009 and served as the team captain in both her junior and senior seasons … Career stats at Dublin Scioto include 31 goals, 19 assists and 81 points … Her club experience comes from playing for the Ohio Premier Eagles where she recorded 11 career hat tricks … Her team was runner-up in the prestigious Disney Soccer Showcase in 2009 and also an Ohio State Cup semi-finalist … Also been a member of the Ohio South State Team as part of the Olympic Development Program. Personal Received an Academic Letter in high school while qualifying for the Honor Roll all four years … Member of the National Honor Society … Was a finalist at the Ohio State University Japanese Speech Contest … Had a cousin play soccer at American University and the University of Nevada at Reno and her father played golf at Otterbein College.

BARRETT’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

GP/GS 20/20 20/16 21/8 61/44

Shots 26 41 30 97

Goals 1 3 4 8

Assists 3 5 3 11

Points 5 11 11 27

GWG 0 0 1 1

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SADIE CURRY

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SENIOR MIDFIELDER GAINESVILLE, Fla. EASTSIDE HS

2012 Saw an increased role as a midfield substitute in Coach Economopoulos’ playing rotation … Appeared in a career-high 14 games in 2012 … Recorded the first shot of her collegiate career in a 2-0 win at Charleston Southern (Aug. 25) … Scored her first collegiate goal in a 4-1 win at Troy (Sept. 16) … Named an A-Sun AllAcademic Honoree. 2011 Played in six games for Mercer in her sophomore campaign … Played 45 minutes in the Bears 2-0 shutout at Georgia Southern (Aug. 25) and saw 16 minutes of action against ACC power Florida State (Sept. 11) … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

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Personal Was a National AP Scholar her junior year at Eastside and was a member of National honor Society and Student Government … Is the daughter of Susan and Warren Curry … Has two older brothers Jimmy and Donovan, who was the starting kicker/punter for Jacksonville University football team and an older sister, Erin … Chose Mercer over Bucknell, South Florida and Jacksonville State … Plans to study Molecular Biology at Mercer.

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High School Was a four-year letter winner in soccer for Eastside High School in Gainesville, Fla. and was a captain for both the Rams and her ‘92 Leg A Z Hotshots Club Team during her prep career … Was an All-Area First Team selection her sophomore, junior and senior seasons at Eastside … Her club team was a 2008 Atlanta Cup Finalist and was a semi and quarterfinalist in 2009 and 2010 at the Score at the Shore Tournament, one of the nation’s premier college soccer showcases held in Tampa, Fla. … Also a member of the ‘92 Florida Olympic Development Program State Team … Also lettered in diving at Eastside.

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2010 Played in three games for the Bears in a reserve role at her midfield position … Was a 2010 A-Sun All-Academic selection.

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CURRY’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

GP/GS 3/0 6/0 14/0 23/0

Shots 0 0 8 8

Goals 0 0 1 1

Assists 0 0 0 0

Points 0 0 2 2

GWG 0 0 0 0

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DEVON FRY

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JUNIOR DEFENDER SHARPSBURG, Ga. GEORGIA

2012 Immediately established herself as one of the premier center backs in the A-Sun Conference and the backbone of a stellar Mercer defensive unit … Appeared in all 21 games in 2012, including 20 starts … Always marked the opposing teams’ best offensive player and that was the heart and soul of a Bears backline that allowed just 13 goals all season, which is the second-fewest in Mercer program history and the fifth-fewest in A-Sun Conference history … Scored her lone goal of the season in a 3-0 win at North Florida (Oct. 14) which garnered her A-Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors … Was recognized for her efforts by being voted onto the A-Sun All-Conference first team … Named an A-Sun AllAcademic Honoree. Before Mercer Transferred to Mercer from the University of Georgia, where she spent two seasons and appeared in one game. High School Selected to play on her high school varsity team as a freshman ... Started every game her freshman year ... Named Defensive MVP her freshman year ... Started every game her sophomore year ... Named MVP her sophomore year ... Started every game her junior year ... Named MVP her junior year ... 2008 Class AAAA Area 2 All Region Team ... 2009 ESPNRISE Spring Girls Soccer All-America Team Honorable Mention.

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2013 Will miss the entire 2013 season and receive a medical redshirt due to a serious knee injury.

FRY’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2012 Totals

GP/GS 21/20 21/20

Shots 8 8

Goals 1 1

Assists 0 0

Points 2 2

GWG 0 0

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NADJA KOLLIESUAH#15 SENIOR FORWARD COLUMBUS, Ohio ORTTH OR HH PICKERINGTON NORTH HSS

2012 Served as a playmaker and facilitator in a wide midfield role and flourished in Coach Economopoulos’ new offensive system … Appeared in 21 games in 2012, including 19 starts … Tallied seven points on one goal and five assists, with her five helpers ranking second on the team and tied for eighth in the A-Sun Conference … Notched 21 shots overall, including nine shots on goal … Picked up her first assist of the season in a 7-0 win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) … Piled up a career-high three points on an assist and the game-winning goal in a 4-1 win at Troy (Sept. 16) … Collected her final three assists of the season in wins over USC Upstate (Sept. 28), North Florida (Oct. 14) and Mercer’s 3-0 A-Sun Tournament semifinal triumph over North Florida (Nov. 2).

GP/GS 18/15 20/7 21/19 59/41

Shots 12 19 21 52

Goals 2 1 1 4

Assists 3 2 5 10

Points 7 4 7 18

GWG 1 1 1 3

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Personal Is the daughter of Grace and Alphonso Kolliesuah … Was recruited by Western Carolina and Tennessee Tech … Chose Mercer because of the beautiful campus and the up-and-coming soccer program … Plans to major in Biology at Mercer.

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High School Also from Ohio and was a teammate of fellow freshman Casey Barrett on the number one ranked Ohio Club Premier Eagles team …Lettered twice in soccer and once in basketball at Pickerington North High School in Columbus, Ohio … Was a second team All-Ohio Capital Conference selection in 2009 when her team won the district championship … In 2008, she was a member of the Pickerington North team that won the Ohio Capital Conference and scored six goals and nine assists on the year … Produced seven goals and eight assists as a sophomore … Her club team was the runner-up in the 2008 Disney Showcase, widely considered one of the premier club tournaments in the country.

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2010 Started in 15 of the 18 games she saw action in as a true freshman … Finished fifth on the team with seven total points from her forward position … Scored two goals on just six shots on goal last season … Unleashed 18 total shots in 2010 … Recorded her first career point with an assist against Georgia (Sept. 3) … Scored her first career goal in a 4-0 shutout at Lipscomb (Sept. 19) … Made a big impact in the first round of the A-Sun Tournament as she assisted on two goals and added three shots in a 5-0 shutout win against Stetson (Nov. 4) … Followed up that performance by putting home the game-winning goal in the A-Sun Championship title game in Mercer’s 1-0 victory over Jacksonville (Nov. 6) … Recorded one shot on goal against SEC champ Florida in round one of the NCAA Women’s College Cup (Nov. 12).

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2011 Played in all 20 of the Bears games in 2011, racking up 1,039 minutes with seven total starts in her sophomore year … Recorded four total points (1 goal, 2 assists) from her forward position and 19 total shots on the year … Added her first assist of the year in a 2-0 win over Georgia Southern (Aug. 25) … Received her first start of the season against Georgia State (Aug. 28) and ended up scoring her first goal of the year, a game-winner, in a 1-0 shutout win … Recorded her second assist of the year in a 3-0 win over Lipscomb (Sept. 23).

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JORDAN SINK

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SENIOR DEFENDER MACON, Ga. MOUNT DE SALES H HSS

2011 Increased her role in the Bears defensive backfield, playing in all 20 games and starting 13 overall … Was an opening day starter and played all 90 minutes against Jacksonville State (Aug. 19) … Was instrumental in helping the Bears defense shutout seven opponents in their first nine games … Recorded the first assist of her career on one of the Bears four goals in a 4-0 win over Alabama State (Sept. 18) … Twice played 110 minutes first in a 1-0 loss at Jacksonville (Oct. 2) and then again in a 2-2 tie against Stetson (Oct. 9) … Did not start, but played 96 minutes in the Bears dramatic penalty kick victory over Jacksonville (Oct. 28) in the first round of the A-Sun Championship … Also named an All-Academic selection by the Atlantic Sun. 2010 Made a significant contribution as a true freshman, playing in 10 games and starting four at her defensive midfield position … By the end of the year, had seen time at left back as well ... Recorded the first shot of her career in a 2-2 tie at Samford (Aug. 27) … Scored the lone goal and the first goal of her career in a 3-1 loss against Xavier (Sept. 10) at the Western Carolina Tournament … Started her fourth game of the year against Jacksonville (Sept. 26) and played a season-high 68 minutes in the 1-0 win … Was an A-Sun All-Academic selection. High School Lettered five times in soccer while at Mount de Sales, scoring 37 goals and tallying 29 assists in her career … She received GISA All-State Honors and was selected to the Telegraph’s All-Middle Georgia Team … Was a two-year captain for a Cavaliers team that amassed an impressive 56-18 overall record, including winning the 2008 GISA State Championship where she had an assist on the game-winning goal … Was also a member of the highly successful AFC Lightning ‘92 White Club Team that went 56-8-7 overall during her tenure … Her team won the Region III Premier League title in 2006, 2007 and 2009 and won the prestigious Disney Soccer Showcase in 2008 … Her AFC team was also a United States Youth Soccer Association Region III runner-up in 2009 ... In the summer of 2010, her AFC Lightening Team won the Georgia State Cup, won their regional tournament and finished third at nationals. Personal Is the daughter of Jackie and Mitchell Sink … Is a talented student, a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Mount de Sales in the top 15 percent of her class with Academic Honors … Plans on studying Child Psychology at Mercer.

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2012 Rotated in and out of the starting line-up at left outside back, contributing to a Mercer defense that tied for first in the Atlantic Sun Conference with 11 shutouts last season … Appeared in all 21 games, including 11 starts … Got the start in Mercer’s regular season opener and played a season-high 104 minutes in a 1-1 tie against Southern Mississippi (Aug. 17) … Got the start in 11 of the Bears first 12 games last season … Picked up her only point of the season when she assisted on a goal in a 7-0 win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

SINK’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

GP/GS 10/4 20/13 21/11 51/28

Shots 3 4 5 12

Goals 1 0 0 1

Assists 0 1 1 2

Points 2 1 1 4

GWG 0 0 0 0

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WASHIDA BLACKMAN #13 JUNIOR FORWARD SNELLVILLE, Ga. BROOKWOOD HS

2012 Served as the point forward of a dynamic Mercer offense that ranked second in the A-Sun Conference and 54th in the nation averaging 1.9 goals per game … One of only two Bears to appear and start in all 21 games in 2012 … Finished with seven points on the strength of two goals and three assists … Ranked fifth on the team with 28 shots, 16 of which were on goal to give her a team-high .571 shots on goal percentage… Registered her first point of the season when she picked up an assist in a 7-0 win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) … Scored her first goal of the season to help Mercer to a 1-1 draw against in-state rival Kennesaw State (Sept. 22) … Scored the only goal in a huge 1-0 road win at Jacksonville (Oct. 12) … Assisted on the gamewinning goal in a 2-0 road win at Stetson (Oct. 19).

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Personal Received three academic letters to go along with her varsity soccer experience and was a member of the National Honor Society … Chose Mercer because of its academic reputation and the opportunity to play Division I soccer … Is the daughter of Waveney and Walter Blackman.

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High School Graduated from Brookwood HS and was a two-time Gwinnett All-County selection and a Gwinnett County Super Six selection in 2010 … While at Brookwood, she was also named twice to the Gwinnett Daily Post First Team in 2009 and 2010 … Played club soccer with the Gwinnett Soccer Association 93 Phoenix Red, which won the Georgia State Cup in 2009 and 2010 … Her 93 Phoenix Red team also won the elite Region III Premier League East and the Disney Soccer Showcase in 2009 … The Disney Showcase is widely regarded as the one of the nation’s elite club soccer tournaments … The Phoenix Red was also a US Youth Soccer Association Southern Regionals finalist in 2009 … Blackman and her team were silver medalists at the Disney Soccer Showcase in 2010 as well.

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2011 Started and played in all 20 games for the Bears in 2011 ... Racked up eight points off four goals … Was third in minutes played on the team and finished with 33 shots, including 17 on goal … Tallied her first collegiate goal against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 2) … Scored the lone goal twice against both Kennesaw State (Oct. 14) and USC Upstate (Oct. 21) … Played a season-high 107 minutes against conference opponent Jacksonville (Oct. 28) … Ranked fifth in the A-Sun with three game-winning goals ... Rewarded for her play by being named to the A-Sun All-Freshman team ... Also named an All-Academic selection by the Atlantic Sun.

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RACHEL BUFFALO

JUNIOR DEFENDER LONGWOOD, Fla. LAKE MARY HS

2011 Was one of five players to start and play in all 20 games for the Bears and of just two freshman to accomplish the feat … Helped fill in a major hole in the Bears defense last season and did a remarkable job in her first year in Macon … Recorded the second-most minutes on the team last year (1,752) and the most among freshmen … Had just three shots in 2011, yet helped lead the Bears to their best start in program history, including seven shutouts in the first nine games ... Also named an AllAcademic selection by the Atlantic Sun. High School Lettered all four years in soccer at Lake Mary HS and her team recorded 50 wins during that time ... Was named First Team All-Central Florida and participated in the FACA State All-Star game ... TopDrawerSoccer.com listed her as the No. 8 “Player to Watch” in the state of Florida … She was a 2009 and 2010 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Adidas All-Region III Team selection and a 2010 NSCAA All-America nominee … A three-time First Team All-Conference selection … Made the All-Central Florida second team in 2009-2010 … Served as the team captain for her junior and senior seasons and was a member of a 2008 district championship team at Lake Mary … Also played for the Florida Rush Nike Premier club team that was a three-time Florida State Cup finalist in 2008, ‘09 and ‘10 … Her Florida Rush team participated in the prestigious Region III Premier League … She also played on the ODP Florida State “A” team from 2007-2010 and was an integral part of two Region III finalist teams in 2009 and 2010 … Has been a member of the Florida Olympic Development Program since 2007. Personal Graduated in the top 10 percent of her class with a 4.1 GPA and was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and was on the Principal’s Honor Roll … Chose Mercer because of the Bears up-and-coming soccer program … Buffalo and fellow Mercer teammate Lauren Gassie played on the same club team in Florida and now wear a black armband whenever they take the field in remembrance of their club coach Mike O’Kennedy, who passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2010 … Is the daughter of Chris and Bryan Buffalo and has a sister, Lauren … Plans to major in Business.

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2012 Was a steady force right in the heart of a Mercer defense that tied for first in the Atlantic Sun Conference with 11 shutouts last season … Appeared in 20 games in 2012, including 19 starts … Part of a Mercer backline whose 11 shutouts were the second-fewest in Mercer program history and the 10th-fewest in A-Sun Conference history … Scored the first goal of her collegiate career in a 7-0 win over Alabama A&M (Aug. 31) … Finished the season by being voted onto the A-Sun AllTounrnament team and named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

BUFFALO’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 2012 Totals

GP/GS 20/20 20/19 40/39

Shots 3 4 7

Goals 0 1 1

Assists 0 0 0

Points 0 2 2

GWG 0 0 0

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TAYLOR DIAS

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JUNIOR DEFENDER Ga a. STONE MOUNTAIN,, G Ga. DRUID HILLS HS

2012 Served as an outside back substitute on both sides of a Mercer backline that was tops in the A-Sun Conference with a 0.599 goals against average … Appeared in a career-high 15 games in 2012, including two starts … Played a season-high 64 minutes in Mercer’s regular season opener against Southern Mississippi (Aug. 17) … Garnered her first start of the season in a 1-0 win over South Alabama (Aug. 19) … Earned her only other start of the campaign in a 7-0 home win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) … Named an A-Sun AllAcademic Honoree.

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2011 Saw limited action in her freshmen season playing in nine games, but did make five starts at midfield and defense … Recorded the first start of her career and played a season-high 90 minutes against Georgia State (Aug. 28) … Had a series of four-straight starts including contests against Georgia (Sept. 9) and Florida State (Sept. 11) ... Also named an All-Academic selection by the Atlantic Sun.

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Personal Graduated in the top 10 percent of her class and was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and was a recipient of the Dekalb County Superintendent’s Award … Is the daughter of Caren and Patrick Dias and plans to major in biology at Mercer.

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High School Played all fours years for head coach Trey Palmer at Druid Hills HS and served as captain during her junior and senior seasons … Was selected to the Dekalb County All-Star Team her senior year … Was named Druid Hills team MVP both her freshman and senior seasons and was named the team’s most versatile and best defender her sophomore and junior campaigns, respectively ... Played club soccer for the Gwinnett Soccer Association on the GSA 93 White team coached by Chad Carrithers.

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DIAS’ CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 2012 Totals

GP/GS 9/5 15/2 24/7

Shots 0 2 2

Goals 0 0 0

Assists 0 0 0

Points 0 0 0

GWG 0 0 0

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LAUREN GASSIE

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JUNIOR MIDFIELDER WINTER PARK, Fla. WINTER PARK HS

2012 Moved into a central attacking midfield role previously held by one of the best players in Mercer women’s soccer history, Olivia Tucker, and proved to be a more than capable replacement … Appeared in 21 games, including 20 starts … Put up offensive numbers that rivaled the top players in the A-Sun Conference, ranking tied for fifth in the league in points (19), tied for sixth in goals (6) and tied for fifth in assists (7) … Her 19 points in 2012 were the most scored by a Mercer player in a single-season since Tucker notched 23 points in 2008 … Her seven assists last season were the 88th most in the nation and tied for the fifth-most in a single-season in program history … Scored her goals in big time moments, as she led the team and ranked tied for third in the A-Sun with three game-winning goals … Scored goals in Mercer’s first two games of the season against Southern Mississippi (Aug. 17) and South Alabama (Aug. 19) … Delivered her first multi-assist performance of her career when she notched two assists in a 2-0 win at Charleston Southern (Aug. 25) … Collected another collegiate first when she scored two goals for her first multi-goal outing of her career in a 7-0 win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) … Netted the game-winning goal in a 3-0 win over A-Sun Conference foe USC Upstate (Sept. 28) … Tallied one assist in three-straight contests in wins over Northern Kentucky (Oct. 7), Jacksonville (Oct. 12) and North Florida (Oct. 14) … Was rewarded for her performance by being voted to the A-Sun Conference All-Academic team and named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree. 2011 Saw action in 19 of the Bears 20 games as a true freshman at her defensive midfield position, including 10 starts ... Began the season in a starting role for the Bears … Finished sixth on the team in total shots (19) and second among freshmen in 2011 … Recorded her first point in a Bears uniform when she assisted on a goal in Mercer’s 4-0 win over Alabama State (Sept. 18) … Had a season-high of four shots in the Bears 4-0 shutout at Presbyterian (Sept. 16) ... Also named an All-Academic selection by the Atlantic Sun. High School Led Winter Park High School for the most goals and assists in a season in two of her four years as a starting varsity player … Served as the team’s captain her junior and seniors years and also has extensive club and ODP experience in the state of Florida … Won the MVP award in the Florida High School All-Star Game and was honored as the 6A Player of the Year her senior year ... She was a teammate of Rachel Buffalo on the Florida Rush Nike Premier club team this past season and played up a year on a Florida Rush Nike Premier U18 club team that was the 2009 State Cup champions and runners up in 2007 and 2008 … Also played on the same ODP ‘92 “A” team for four seasons and was a two-time Region III finalist. Personal Was a member of National Honor Society at Winter Park HS and a member of the International Baccalaureate program her freshman year … Gassie and fellow Mercer teammate Rachel Buffalo played on the same club team in Florida and now wear a black armband whenever they take the field in remembrance of their club coach Mike O’Kennedy, who passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2010 ... Chose Mercer because of its academic programs, dedicated coaching staff and caliber of players in the program … Is the daughter of Lisa and Bob Gassie and has a sister, Mackenzie.

GASSIE’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 2012 Totals

GP/GS 19/10 21/20 40/30

Shots 19 41 60

Goals 0 6 6

Assists 2 7 9

Points 2 19 21

GWG 0 3 3

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STEPHANIE GIANGIULI

JUNIOR DEFENDER NEW MARKET, Md.. LINGANORE HS

2012 Was a constant on a Mercer defense that allowed the fourthfewest goals in the nation last season … Appeared in 21 games in 2012, including 20 starts … Fired nine shots from her outside back position, including two on goal … Part of a Mercer backline that allowed just 13 goals all season, which is the second-fewest in Mercer program history and the fifth-fewest in A-Sun Conference history … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

Shots 5 9 14

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Assists 1 0 1

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Personal Graduated as a member of the Honor Roll with Highest Honors … Chose Mercer because of its academic programs … Her father, Jeff is a professor at Catholic University and played collegiate golf at the Naval Academy … Is the daughter of Maribeth and Jeff Giangiuli and has three siblings, Samantha, Jacob and Sydney.

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High School Was a two-sport athlete at Linganore High School in New Market, Maryland … Left the Lancers program as the all-time leader in goals (45) and assists (19) … Earned the Golden Boot award in all four of her varsity seasons at Linganore … Was an All-State Honorable Mention selection her sophomore and junior seasons and a first team All-Area selection her freshman through junior seasons ... Was also a first team All-Conference selection her freshman through junior seasons and went on to set the school’s single-season records for most goals scored (15) and most assists (7) … Played for head coach Brad Roos and the FC Frederick Premier Team 92 … Her 92 team took home the 2008 Maryland State Cup Championship and was a Regional semi-finalist that same year … FC Frederick was also a State Cup finalist and Regional Wild Card team in 2010 … Also played on the Maryland ODP team in 2007 and 2008 … The 2008 Maryland ODP team played several international matches in Sweden and Denmark ... Her FC Frederick team also won the state cup final in 2011 and went on to regionals.

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2011 Saw action in 18 of the Bears 20 games as a true freshman, including 13 starts … Had a shot on goal in her first game of her career aaingst Jacksonville State (Aug. 19) … Was fifth on the team in minutes played at 1,454 ... Also named an All-Academic selection by the Atlantic Sun.

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KRISTEN HAGAMAN #14 JUNIOR DEFENDER BRADENTON, Fla. CH H CH LAKEWOOD RANCH HSS

2012 Rotated in and out of the starting line-up at left outside back, contributing to a Mercer defense that allowed the fourth-fewest goals in the nation last season … Appeared in all 21 games, including 10 starts … After coming off the bench for the first seven games of 2012, earned her first start of the season in a 7-0 win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) … Transitioned into a starter late in the season , logging starts in each of Mercer’s final nine games of the season … Notched her lone goal of the season and first goal of her collegiate career when she netted the first and eventual game-winning goal in Mercer’s 3-0 A-Sun Tournament semifinal win over North Florida (Nov. 2) … Named an A-Sun AllAcademic Honoree.

2010 A significant contributor to the Bears defensive backline, started 10 of the 19 games she appeared in as a true freshman … Played 1,049 minutes as a freshman, the second-most of all first-year players … Took two shots on the year and added one assist … Assisted on the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory over USC Upstate (Oct. 17) … Made seven consecutive starts during the middle portion of the season … Played a season-high 98 minutes in a 1-0 overtime victory at Belmont (Sept. 17). High School Was a four-year varsity soccer player at Lakewood Ranch High School and two-year captain … Was a three-time All-Area selection and named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009 … Her team won the District Championship as a freshman, sophomore and senior … In 2010, she netted seven goals and four assists while leading her team from the center back position … Her high school team’s won more than 17 games per season during her entire career and was also a member of two District Championship teams … She was also a member of the Clearwater Chargers 91/92 club team out of Bradenton, Fla … The Chargers, a highly successful club team in Florida, were a finalist in the 2009 Disney Soccer Showcase, which is widely regarded as the top youth soccer tournament in the country … Her team was a Florida State Cup quarter finalist in 2009 … Her club team was also a finalist at the Score at the Shore tournament in 2009. Personal Is the daughter of Katie and Chuck Hagaman of Bradenton Fla. … Graduated in the top 10 percent of her high school class … Won the state history science fair in 2008 … Was an active member in student government and National Honor Society … Was recruited by South Florida, Florida International and Columbus State … Chose Mercer for the academics and plans to study Psychology.

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HAGAMAN’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2010 2011 2012 Totals

GP/GS 19/10 Redshirted. 21/10 40/20

Shots 2

Goals 0

Assists 1

Points 1

GWG 0

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TESS PATTON

JUNIOR FORWARD GAINESVILLE, Ga. AUBURN

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Personal Daughter of Chris and Jill Patton ... Plans to major in Pre-Special Education ... Has two siblings, Drew (24) and Tayler (21) ... Father played football at Appalachian State while brother played soccer at North Georgia College.

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Before Mercer Transferred to Mercer from Auburn where she appeared in 13 games, including one start, as a true freshman under head coach Karen Hoppa ... Played her high school soccer for Nathan Wallace and Jerome Samuels at North Hall ... Scored at least 20 goals in each of her last three seasons ... Led North Hall to a pair of Region 7-AAA Champions and a 2009 Georgia State Championship runner-up finish ... Was named a two-time All-Region first team and three-time AllArea first team selection ... Played her club ball for Campbell Chapman with the GSA Phoenix Red 93.

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2012 Was the offensive spark Coach Economopoulos envisioned due to her striking ability and strength at the wide midfield position … Appeared in 17 games in 2012, including 14 starts … Finished the season with 14 points on the strength of six goals and two assists … Ranked fourth in the A-Sun with 56 shots and tied for sixth in the league with her six goals … Registered 14 multi-shot contests … Got off to a slow start due to joining the team in mid-August, but scored her first goal in a Bears uniform in a 7-0 win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) … Tallied her first of two multi-goal performances in 2012 when she buried two goals in a 3-0 A-Sun Conference win over USC Upstate (Sept. 28) … Continued her sensational week with another fine offensive showing, scoring a goal and assisting on another in a key 3-1 home win over East Tennessee State (Sept. 30) … Collected her second multi-goal outing of the season when she netted two goals, including the game-winner in a 3-0 home win over North Florida (Oct. 14) … Fired a season-high seven shots against Florida Gulf Coast (Oct. 21) … Capped her first season with Mercer by being named to the A-Sun All-Conference second team.

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PATTON’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2012 Totals

GP/GS 17/14 17/14

Shots 56 56

Goals 6 6

Assists 2 2

Points 14 14

GWG 1 1

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BRIANNA STAMPLER

JUNIOR MIDFIELDER DAVIE, Fla. CAR RTH HY HSS ARCHBISHOP MCCARTHY

2011 Played in 14 games during the 2011 season … Saw early action against Jacksonville State (Aug. 19), playing 20 minutes … Had a season-high two shots on goal against Florida Atlantic (Sept. 2) ... Played a season-high 78 minutes against Jacksonville (Oct. 2) ... Also named an All-Academic selection by the Atlantic Sun. High School Was a four-year varsity player at Archbishop McCarthy High School and a two-year captain … Had three 10-goal seasons in high school, leading the team in scoring two of those years … Was an All-County Honorable Mention her freshman year and a First Team All-County her junior season … Played on Team Boca U17&U18 White of the Region III Premier League … Her Team Boca U17 were Florida State Champions and Regional semifinalists and her U18 team participated in the State Cup and was invited to Regionals in Tennessee … Has four years experience on the Florida State ODP team. Personal Was an Honor Roll student all four years of high school and was a member of the National Honor Society and Science Honor Society … Has an older brother who is the place kicker at New Mexico St. University and another who played baseball at USC Upstate … Chose Mercer because of its location, academics and size of school … Plans to major in Education.

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2012 One of Coach Economopoulos’ top midfield subs off the bench due to her playmaking ability on offense and tenacity on defense … Appeared in 21 games in 2012, including three starts … Totaled five points on two goals and one assist … Fired 21 shots from her midfield position, 12 of which were on goal for a .545 shots on goal percentage … Scored her first collegiate goal which proved to be the game-winner in a 2-0 road win at Charleston Southern (Aug. 25) … Experienced another first when she earned the first start of her collegiate career in a 6-0 win over Alabama A&M (Aug. 31) … Got the start and scored her second goal of the season in a 7-0 win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) … Assisted on the third and final goal in a 3-1 A-Sun Conference win over East Tennessee State (Sept. 30) … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

STAMPLER’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2011 2012 Totals

GP/GS 14/0 21/3 35/3

Shots 5 22 27

Goals 0 2 2

Assists 0 1 1

Points 0 5 5

GWG 0 1 1

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MACKENZIE STEWART #17 JUNIOR FORWARD lo o. CASTLE ROCK, Colo. Y DOUGLAS COUNTY

2012 Was Coach Economopoulos’ top point forward sub off the bench due to her ability to hold the ball and run at people in space … Appeared in 20 games in 2012 … Compiled five points on two goals and one assist … Fired 14 shots, seven of which were on goal for an even .500 shots on goal percentage … Recorded her first goal and first assist of her collegiate career when she scored a goal and assisted on another in a 6-0 win over Alabama A&M (Aug. 31) … Recorded a career-high five shots and scored her second goal of the season in a 7-0 win over Alcorn State (Sept. 9).

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Personal Was a member of National Honor Society … Both of her parents played college sports … Chose Mercer because of its academic programs … Is the daughter of Mindy and Jeff Stewart and has one brother, Ryley … Plans to major in Spanish at Mercer.

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High School Stewart was named First Team All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-State her senior year at Douglas County High School by The Denver Post … As a junior, she was a second team All-Conference selection after leading her team with 10 goals on the year … Played on the No. 3 club team in Colorado; Storm COPA 93 … The Colorado Storm COPA 93 won the Las Vegas College Showcase in 2010 and was a State Cup champion in 2007 and 2008.

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2011 Appeared in five games as a true freshman … Made her collegiate debut in a 3-0 win at Florida Atlantic (Sept. 2) … Played a seasonhigh 30 minutes against ACC power Florida State (Sept. 11) … Recorded her first collegiate shot in a 4-0 win over Alabama State (Sept. 18).

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GP/GS 5/0 20/0 25/0

Shots 1 14 15

Goals 0 2 2

Assists 0 1 1

Points 0 5 5

GWG 0 0 0

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SYDNEY BROGDEN

SOPHOMORE FORWARD Ga a. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. MCINTOSH HS

High School Was a three-year letterwinner under head coach Marcia Clark at McIntosh High School ... Led McIntosh to back-to-back 4A State Championships as a junior and senior ... Recipient of the Coaches Award as a junior and Lady Cheifs Award as a senior. Personal Honor roll student for all four years at McIntosh ... Daughter of Tony and Leah Brogden ... Has one older brother, Taylor, 21 ... Born on April 28, 1994 in Orlando, Fla. ... Lists FC Barcelona as her favorite sports team and Sesame Chicken as her favorite food ... Plans to major in environmental science and policy at Mercer.

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2012 One of Coach Economopoulos’ top midfield subs off the bench as a true freshman … Appeared in 14 games in 2012 … Finished fifth of the team with three goals for six total points … Scored her three goals on just six shots to give her a team-leading .500 shot percentage … Made her collegiate debut in Mercer’s 1-0 home win over South Alabama (Aug. 19) … Scored the first goal of her collegiate career in a 6-0 win over Alabama A&M (Aug. 31) … Scored her other two goals in wins over Alcorn State (Sept. 9) and Troy (Sept. 16) … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

BROGDEN’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2012 Totals

GP/GS 14/0 14/0

Shots 6 6

Goals 3 3

Assists 0 0

Points 6 6

GWG 0 0

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MAGGIE CROPP #27 SOPHOMORE GOALKEEPER allif if. MORGAN HILL, Calif. ANN SOBRATO HS

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High School Four-year letterwinner under head coach Paul Nishimatsu at Ann Sobrato High School ... Helped Ann Sobrato to backto-back Division Championships in 2009 and 2010 ... Was a three-time All-League first team performer as a sophomore, junior and senior ... Was named the 2012 Senior Athlete of the Year.

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2012 Burst onto the scene as a true freshman, eventually taking over starting goalkeeper duties for the Bears due to her stellar play … Appeared in 18 games in 2012, including 12 starts, and posted a 9-32 overall record … Put up some unbelievable numbers in net such as a 0.29 goals against average and a .929 save percentage, both of which finished tops amongst all goalkeepers across the country … Her 0.29 goals against average was also the lowest in program history and the second-lowest in A-Sun Conference history … Also registered six shutouts in 2012 which ranked second in the A-Sun and tied for the second-most in Mercer program history … Made her first collegiate start and collected her first shutout by making three saves in a 2-0 win at Charleston Southern (Aug. 25) … Got the start and played 45 minutes in a 3-0 shutout win over USC Upstate (Sept. 28) … Took over the starting goalkeeper duties for good with back-to-back shutouts at Lipscomb (Oct. 5) and Northern Kentucky (Oct. 7) … Was rewarded for her efforts by being named the A-Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Week … Ripped off three more shutouts over the next five games, including a six-save effort in Mercer’s 3-0 A-Sun Tournament semifinal triumph over North Florida (Nov. 2) … Made a career-high eight saves in Mercer’s 1-0 loss in the A-Sun Tournament title game to Florida Gulf Coast (Nov. 4) … Was named a unanimous choice to the A-Sun All-Freshman team and was also voted onto the A-Sun All-Conference second team and A-Sun All-Tournament team … Named an A-Sun All-Academic Honoree.

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SARAH DAANE

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SOPHOMORE MIDFIELDER NEWNAN, Ga. MEMPHIS

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REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AN WA ARD D MIDFIELDER/FORWARD NER ERS, ERS ER S, G a. PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. NORCROSS HS

B f Before Mercer M Transferred to Mercer from the University of Memphis where she appeared in 14 games and scored three goals as a redshirt freshman last season ... Played her high school soccer at Northgate High, where she was four-year letterwinner and All-State midfielder ... On the club level, spent time with club team GSA Phoenix Red that won six state championships ... Also a member of the Georgia ODP State Team and Region III Team.

High School Four-year letterwinner and starter under head coach Judas Kinchen at Norcross High School ... Was a three-time team offensive MVP and was named to the All-County team as a senior. Personal Graduated from Norcross with honors and a 3.9 GPA ...Daughter of Robert and Jennifer Clark ... Born on July 8, 1994 in Cincinnati, Ohio ... Has an older sister, Macy, 20 and a younger brother, Nathan, 14 ... Lists Ryan Reynolds as her favorite actor and the Big Bang Theory as her favorite TV show.

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Personal Daughter of Peter and Kari Daane ... Born on January 27, 1993 in Newnan, Ga. ... Lists the Atlanta Falcons as her favorite sports team and Blake Lively as her favorite actress ... Plans to major in business at Mercer.

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KIM MURPHY #10

ANNIE BARRETT

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AN DEFENDER LIVERPOOL, N.Y. LIVERPOOL HS

FRESHMAN WA ARD D MIDFIELDER/FORWARD BRANDON, Fla. HS BLOOMINGDALE HS

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High Hi h School S h l Four-year letterwinner at Bloomingdale High School under head coaches Heather Iverson and Sue Peet ... Led the Bulls to three-straight regional appearances ... Had a solid High School senior season and was rewarded by being named to the Lettered all four years for head coach Kevin McGrane at Liverpool High School in Liverpool, N.Y. … In her senior year Hillsborough County Senior All-Star team and voted as one of just 66 athletes in Hillsborough County to receive the of high school, Murphy was named the Central New York Player of the Year and was the All Section 3 AA Co-Player of Heart of a Champion Award. the Year… was two-time First Team All League selection in Personal 2009 and 2010…She was also named to the All-Section 3 AA team in 2011 was a First Team All-Section selection as a Daughter of Tom and Jil Barrett ... Born on February 23, 1995 in Brandon, Fla. ... Has an older brother, Michael, 25 an sophomore in 2009. older sister, Hallie, 24 and an older step-brother, Tim, 24 ... Lists Abby Wambach as her favorite athlete and the Tampa Personal Bay Rays as her favorite sports team. Daughter of Doug and Cathy Murphy ... Born on March 9, 1994 in Fort Collins, Colorado ... Has one older sister, Megan, 21 ... Lists Syracuse Men’s Basketball as her favorite sports team and The Walking Dead as her favorite TV show. 2012 Redshirted.

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FRESHMAN WA ARD D MIDFIELDER/FORWARD rtta COCHRANE, Alberta COCHRANE HS

FRESHMAN DEFENDER a. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. MCINTOSH HS

Hi h School High S h l Was a two-sport star at Cochrane High School, receiving four letters in soccer and track and field ... Led Cochrane to four-straight divisional championships and zone championships as a sophomore and junior ... Was named Team MVP as a freshman and a senior and was also the recipient of the team Leadership Award as a senior as well.

High Hi h School S h l Four-year letterwinner at McIntosh High School under head coach Marcia Clark ... Helped lead the Lady Chiefs to a pair of 4AAAA state championships in 2011 and 2012. Personal Daughter of Dave and Sharon McBride ... Born on October 11, 1994 in Jacksonville, Fla. ... Has seven siblings, including three younger sisters and four younger brothers ... Lists Aaron Rodgers as her favorite athlete and Graceland as her favorite TV show.

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Personal Daughter of Chris and Teresa Dimopoulos ... Born on June 10, 1995 in Edmonton, Alberta ... Has two older brothers, Alex, 23 and Matthew, 21 ... Lists the Edmonton Oilers as her favorite sports team and The Office as her favorite TV show.

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FRESHMAN GOALKEEPER INVERNESS, Ill. WILLIAM FREMD

High School Chose the club route over high school soccer as she starred in goal under head coach Mike Nesci for Eclipse Select of the Elite Clubs National League ... Helped the Eclipse Select U-16 team to a State Cup Championship appearance in 2011 and the U-17 to a No. 2 ranking in the ESPNHS ECNL Under-17 Power Rankings. Personal Graduated from William Fremd High School with a perfect 4.0 GPA ... Daughter of Jorge and Isabel Mursuli ... Born on January 30, 1995 in Melrose Park, Fla. ... Has two brothers, Christopher, 19 and Jonathan, 15 and a younger sister, Jaqueline, 16 ... Lists Hope Solo as her favorite athlete and the Chicago Cubs as her favorite sports team.

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FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. WHITEWATER HS

High School Four-year letterwinner at Whitewater High School under head coach Randy Hayes ... Earned the Wildcat Award as a senior ... Led Whitewater to four-straight Class 4AAAA State Championsip runner-up finishes. Personal Daughter of Dan and Karen Reddig ... Has two older sisters, Kacie, 22 and Courtney, 20 ... Lists Alex Morgan as her favorite athlete and the Atlanta Braves as her favorite sports team.

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CORINNE WOOTEN

FRESHMAN LDE DE ER DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER MINISINK, N.Y. MINISINK VALLEY HSS

FRESHMAN DE ER DEFENDER/MIDFIELDER a. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. MCINTOSH HS

Hi h School High S h l Four-year letterwinner at Minisink Valley High School under head coach Erin Beam ... Earned the Section 9 Coaches Award as a junior and senior ... Was named a Varsity 845 Times Herald-Record First Team All-Star in 2012 and 2013 ... Garnered NYSSCOGS NYS All-State second team honors as a senior.

High Hi h School S h l Two-sport athlete lettering in soccer and volleyball at McIntosh High School ... Helped lead the Lady Chiefs girls soccer team to a pair of 4AAAA state championships in 2011 and 2012. Personal Daughter of Steve and Lisa Wooten ... Born on December 22, 1994 in Arlington, Texas ... Has one younger sister, Paige, 16 ... Lists Revenge as her favorite TV show and Blake Lively as her favorite actress.

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Personal Daughter of Joseph and Regina Svede ... Born on September 6, 1995 in Morristown, New Jersey ... Has two younger sisters, Nicolette, 16 and Elizabeth, 13 ... Lists the Dallas Cowboys as her favorite sports team and Friday Night Lights as her favorite movie.

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Opponent USM SOUTH ALABAMA at South Carolina at Charleston Southern ALABAMA A&M at Alabama at Georgia State ALCORN ST, at Jacksonville State at Troy at Kennesaw State USC UPSTATE ETSU at Lipscomb at Northern Kentucky JACKSONVILLE UNF at Stetson at FGCU vs UNF at FGCU

TEAM STATISTICS SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts Goals scored per game Shot pct. Shots on goal-Attempts SOG pct. Shots/Game CORNER KICKS PENALTY KICKS PENALTIES Yellow cards Red cards ATTENDANCE Total Dates/Avg Per Date Neutral Site #/Avg

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GASSIE, Lauren HESSE, Danielle PATTON, Tess BARRETT, Casey BLACKMAN, Washida KOLLIESUAH, Nadja BROGDEN, Sydney STAMPLER, Brianna STEWART, MacKenzie UPSON, Patricia-Anne BRYAN, Kailey FRY, Devon CURRY, Sadie HAGAMAN, Kristen YOUNG, Nicole BUFFALO, Rachel SINK, Jordan HARTERT, Marissa GIANGIULI, Stephanie DIAS, Taylor CROPP, Maggie ATKINSON, Nikki Total Opponents

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.146 20 .488 3 .273 11 .500 2 .107 23 .411 1 .133 12 .400 1 .071 16 .571 1 .048 9 .429 1 .500 3 .500 0 .091 12 .545 1 .143 7 .500 0 .024 10 .238 1 .333 2 .667 0 .125 2 .250 0 .125 3 .375 0 .143 4 .571 1 .200 2 .400 1 .250 3 .750 0 .000 3 .600 0 .000 1 .333 0 .000 2 .222 0 .000 1 .500 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .119 147 .436 13 .063 87 .422 5 48 26 74 107

Total 40 13 Total 337 206 Total 74 107 Total 132 69 Total 184 198

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.923 9-3-2 .743 4-2-1 .851 13-5-3 .728 5-13-3

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Opponent USM SOUTH ALABAMA at South Carolina at Charleston Southern

Conf 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Att. 179 267 389 211

Aug 31

ALABAMA A&M

6-0

3-1-1

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612

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at Alabama at Georgia State ALCORN ST,

Sep 09

0-3 0-1 7-0

3-2-1 3-3-1 4-3-1

0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

350 227 213

Sep 14

at Jacksonville State

2-1

5-3-1

0-0-0

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Sep 16

at Troy

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6-3-1

0-0-0

204

Sep 22

Sep 28

at Kennesaw State USC UPSTATE

1-1 3-0

6-3-2 7-3-2

0-0-1 1-0-1

701 387

Sep 30

ETSU

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8-3-2

2-0-1

320

Oct 05

0-0 1-0 1-0 3-0

8-3-3 9-3-3 10-3-3 11-3-3

2-0-2 3-0-2 4-0-2 5-0-2

371 381 337 329

Aug 17 Aug 19 Aug 23

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TO 2 L W

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Oct 12

Oct 14

at Lipscomb at Northern Kentucky JACKSONVILLE UNF

Oct 19

at Stetson

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6-0-2

403

Oct 21

at FGCU vs UNF

Nov. 2

0-1 3-0

12-4-3 13-4-3

6-1-2 6-1-2

478 468

Nov 04

at FGCU

0-1

13-5-3

6-1-2

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W-L-T 13-5-3 6-1-2 7-0-1 5-5-2 1-0 0-1-3

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Dates 21 8 12 1

Tournament Champion: FGCU (five votes)

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School (1st Place Votes) ...............Points FGCU (5) ..................................................... 95 Jacksonville (1) ........................................ 73 Mercer ........................................................72 ETSU (1) ...................................................... 72 Kennesaw State (1) ................................ 71 UNF (1) ........................................................ 53 Lipscomb (1) ............................................. 38 Northern Kentucky ................................ 29 Stetson ....................................................... 28 USC Upstate ............................................. 19

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Goals scored GASSIE, Lauren (UPSON, Patricia-Anne) GASSIE, Lauren (unassisted) STAMPLER, Brianna (GASSIE, Lauren) HESSE, Danielle (GASSIE, Lauren) GASSIE, Lauren (unassisted) TEAM (unassisted) STEWART, MacKenzie (unassisted) BUFFALO, Rachel (HESSE, Danielle;STEWART, MacKenzie) BROGDEN, Sydney (HESSE, Danielle) BRYAN, Kailey (HARTERT, Marissa) YOUNG, Nicole (unassisted) STAMPLER, Brianna (BARRETT, Casey) GASSIE, Lauren (SINK, Jordan) BROGDEN, Sydney (BRYAN, Kailey) STEWART, MacKenzie (unassisted) PATTON, Tess (KOLLIESUAH, Nadja) GASSIE, Lauren (BLACKMAN, Washida) HESSE, Danielle (GASSIE, Lauren) BARRETT, Casey (unassisted) BARRETT, Casey (KOLLIESUAH, Nadja) KOLLIESUAH, Nadja (BARRETT, Casey) BROGDEN, Sydney (BARRETT, Casey) CURRY, Sadie (unassisted) BLACKMAN, Washida (unassisted) GASSIE, Lauren (unassisted) PATTON, Tess (BLACKMAN, Washida;KOLLIESUAH, Nadja) PATTON, Tess (HESSE, Danielle) PATTON, Tess (HESSE, Danielle) UPSON, Patricia-Anne (PATTON, Tess) HESSE, Danielle (STAMPLER, Brianna) HESSE, Danielle (GASSIE, Lauren) BLACKMAN, Washida (GASSIE, Lauren) PATTON, Tess (unassisted) PATTON, Tess (KOLLIESUAH, Nadja) FRY, Devon (GASSIE, Lauren) HESSE, Danielle (BLACKMAN, Washida) BARRETT, Casey (PATTON, Tess) HAGAMAN, Kristen (unassisted) HESSE, Danielle (GASSIE, Lauren;KOLLIESUAH, Nadja) BARRETT, Casey (unassisted) -

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SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS Points

Goals Against Average

1. 20 Mirela Ninic, 1997 2. 18 Mirela Ninic, 1998 3. 17 Debbie Chiolero, 1991 3. 17 Debbie Chiolero, 1990 5. 13 Mirela Ninic, 1999 6. 12 Anne-Marie Lapalme, 2000 7. 11 Nicole Vogel, 1990 7. 11 Debbie Chiolero, 1989 9. 10 Olivia Tucker, 2008 9. 10 Kim Stewart, 1992 9. 10 Karen Teichgraeber, 1990 9. 10 Catie Marshalek, 2004

1. 44 Mirela Ninic, 1997 2. 41 Debbie Chiolero, 1991 3. 40 Mirela Ninic, 1998 3. 40 Debbie Chiolero, 1990 5. 33 Mirela Ninic, 1999 6. 31 Anne-Marie Lapalme, 2000 6. 31 Nicole Vogel, 1990 8. 27 Karen Teichgraeber, 1990 9. 25 Kim Stewart, 1992 10. 24 Kristina Halldin, 1998

1. 0.29 Maggie Cropp, 2012 2. 0.51 Jean Worts, 2008 3. 0.93 Cagney Valloch 2011 4. 0.97 Cagney Valloch, 2010 5.1.04 Jean Worts 2009 6.1.11 Jean Worts, 2007

Assists

1. 5 Nancy Fallin, 1994 2. 4 Ali Meek, 2008 2. 4 Olivia Tucker, 2008 2. 4 Debbie Chiolero, 1990 2. 4 Debbie Chiolero, 1991 2. 4 Anne-Marie Lapalme, 2000 2. 4 Kacie Hudson, 2007 2. 4 Kacie Hudson, 2010

Wins 1 11 Jean Worts, 2007 2. 9 Jean Worts, 2008 2. 9 Amy Rudge, 1994 2. 9 Teresa Patterson, 1992 2. 9 Maggie Cropp, 2012

1. 178 Amy Rudge, 1996 2. 171 Amy Rudge, 1997 3. 123 Heather McConnell, 1989 4. 117 Genevieve Reid, 2000 5. 114 Karolina Revay, 2001

Shutouts 1. 8 Lauren Burch, 2003 2. 6 Jean Worts, 2007 2. 6 Jean Worts, 2008 2. 6 Maggie Cropp 2012 5. 5 Teresa Patterson, 1993 6. 4 Amy Rudge, 1994 6. 4 Teresa Patterson, 1991 6. 4 Marcia Hammonds, 1991 6. 4 Heather McConnell, 1989 6. 4 Kathy Hazinski, 1987 6. 4 Hannah Kosater, 2004

1. 0.92 Jean Worts, 2006-2009 2. 1.56 Teresa Patterson, 1990-93 3. 2.03 Hannah Kosater, 2004-05

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Game-Winning Goals 1. 12 Nancy Fallin, 1991-94 2. 11 Debbie Chiolero, 1989-92 3. 9 Kacie Hudson, 2007-2010 4. 8 Olivia Tucker, 2008-11 5. 6 Kristin Hansen, 1992-95 5. 6 Mirela Ninic, 1996-99 5. 6 Meghan Castaldo, 2005-08

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1. 515 Amy Rudge, 1994-97 2. 325 Teresa Patterson, 1990-93 3. 244 Jean Worts, 2006-2009 4.233 Lauren Burch, 2002-05 5. 223 Genevieve Reid, 1998-00 6. 216 Heather McConnell, 1988-89

Shutouts 1. 17 Jean Worts, 2006-2009 2. 13 Teresa Patterson, 1990-93 3. 11 Amy Rudge, 1994-97 3. 11 Lauren Burch, 2002-05

Wins 1. 35 Jean Worts 2006-2009 2. 28 Teresa Patterson, 1990-93 3. 27 Amy Rudge, 1994-97

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1. 21 Nancy Fallin, 1991-94 2. 20 Mirela Ninic, 1996-99 2. 20 Nicole Vogel, 1990-92 4. 18 Anna Bengtsson, 1999-02 4. 18 Jennifer Karlak, 1994-97 6. 17 Debbie Chiolero, 1989-92 6. 17 Meghan Castaldo, 2005-09 8. 16 Stephanie Beaudoin, 1992-95 9. 14 Kristin Hansen, 1992-95 10. 13 Sharleen Begnaud, 1994-97

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Goals Against Average

1.140 Mirela Ninic, 1996-99 2.119 Debbie Chiolero, 1989-92 3.79 Nancy Fallin, 1991-94 4. 70 Olivia Tucker, 2008-11 5. 66 Nicole Vogel, 1990-92 6. 62 Jennifer Karlak, 1994-97 6. 62 Kristin Hansen, 1992-95 8. 58 Anna Bengtsson, 1999-02 9. 46 Kris Ferguson, 1985-88 10. 44 Catie Marshalek, 2004-07 11. 43 Meghan Castaldo, 2005-08 11. 43 Kacie Hudson, 2007-2010

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Points

1. 60 Mirela Ninic, 1996-99 2. 51 Debbie Chiolero, 1989-92 3. 32 Olivia Tucker, 2008-2011 4. 29 Nancy Fallin, 1991-94 5. 24 Kristin Hansen, 1992-95 6. 23 Nicole Vogel, 1990-92 7. 22 Jennifer Karlak, 1994-97 8. 20 Anna Bengtsson, 1999-02 9. 19 Kacie Hudson, 2007-2010 9. 18 Catie Marshalek, 2004-07 10. 17 Kris Ferguson, 1985-88

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1. 9 Anna Bengtsson, 1999 1. 9 Jennifer Karlak, 1997 1. 9 Stephanie Beaudoin, 1994 1. 9 Nicole Vogel, 1990 5. 7 Meghan Castaldo, 2008 5. 7 Anne-Marie Lapalme, 2000 5. 7 Mirela Ninic, 1999 5. 7 Johanna Norkvist, 1998 5. 7 Sharleen Begnaud, 1997 5. 7 Nancy Fallin, 1993 5. 7 Nancy Fallin, 1992 5. 7 Debbie Chiolero, 1991 5. 7 Karen Teichgraeber, 1990 5. 7 Lauren Gassie, 2012

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Overall 3-9 3-12-2 6-7-1 4-9 5-9 8-8 11-6 10-3-2 8-9 9-8-1 7-9-2 5-9-1 8-10-2 6-13 3-12-1

Conference 4-2 6-2 6-4 5-3 4-3-1 3-2 1-7-1

Year 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total

Overall 5-13 7-9-1 1-16-2 5-11-3 7-11-0 6-12-1 5-11-2 11-7-2 11-5-4 8-6-4 10-9-1 10-8-2 13-5-3 195-256-37

Conference 3-6 4-6 1-10 2-6-2 3-7 3-6-1 5-3-1 9-2 7-2-1 5-4-1 7-3 3-5-1 6-1-2 87-84-14

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ALL-TIME AWARD WINNERS Coach of the Year 2007 Grant Serafy 2008 Grant Serafy

Player of the Year 1997 Mirela Ninic 1998 Mirela Ninic

Freshman of the Year 2000 Anne-Marie Lapalme 2008 Olivia Tucker

Defensive Player of the Year 2008 Heather Manting

First Team All-Conference 1993 Kemba Johnson, Nancy Fallin 1994 Jessica Campbell, Nancy Fallin 1995 Stephanie Beaudoin 1997 Sharleen Begnaud, Emily Hall Mirela Ninic, Amy Rudge 1998 Kristina Halldin, Mirela Ninic Johanna Norkvist 1999 Mirela Ninic 2000 Anne-Marie Lapalme 2001 Anna Bengtsson 2006 Meghan Castaldo 2007 Kacie Hudson 2008 Heather Manting, Jean Worts,

Kacie Hudson, Meghan Castaldo 2009 Olivia Tucker 2010 Kacie Hudson, Olivia Tucker 2011 Olivia Tucker 2012 Devon Fry, P.A. Upson

Second Team All-Conference 1993 Stephanie Beaudoin, Kristin Hansen, Jessica Cardarelli 1994 Stephanie Beaudoin, Gwen Kos 1995 Kindel Fenske 1996 Mirela Ninic 2007 Meghan Castaldo 2008 Olivia Tucker 2009 Kacie Hudson, Sara Elliot 2010 Sara Elliot 2011 P.A. Upson 2012 Maggie Cropp, Tess Patton

All-Freshman Team 2004 Catie Marshalek 2005 Meghan Castaldo, Heather Manting 2006 Erin Theobald, Jean Worts 2007 Kacie Hudson 2008 Olivia Tucker, Ali Meek 2009 P.A. Upson 2010 Casey Barrett 2011 Washida Blackman 2012 Maggie Cropp MERCERBEARS.com

All-Tournamnet Team 2007 Meghan Castaldo, Kacie Hudson, Jean Worts 2008 Olivia Tucker, Meghan Castaldo, Heather Manting, Jean Worts 2010 Olivia Tucker, Sara Elliot, Kacie Hudson, Lauren Johnson, Raschelle Riley, Nadja Kolliesuah, Cagney Valloch 2011 Ali Meek, P.A. Upson, Olivia Tucker 2012 Maggie Cropp, P.A. Upson, Rachel Buffalo

Preseason All-Conference 2007 Meghan Castaldo, Jean Worts 2008 Meghan Castaldo, Kacie Hudson 2009 Kacie Hudson, Jean Worts, Olivia Tucker 2010 Kacie Hudson, Olivia Tucker 2011 Olivia Tucker 2012 Nikki Atkinson, P.A. Upson

Academic All-Conference 2011 Olivia Tucker 2012 P.A. Upson, Lauren Gassie, Danielle Hesse

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ALL-TIME SERIES RECORDS

L, 0-3 (04) W, 6-0 (91) L, 1-4 (94) W, 4-1 (12) L, 0-4 (93) T, 0-0 (07) L, 1-3 (04) W, 5-1 (93) L, 0-1 (06) W, 3-0 (12) L, 0-2 (09) L, 0-1 (00) W, 3-0 (03) W, 5-1 (86) W, 9-0 (91) W, 3-1 (92) W, 4-0 (04) W, 1-0 (03) T, 1-1 (92) L, 3-1(10)

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Last Result L, 0-2 (06) L, 0-3 (97) W, 2-0 (99) L, 0-9 (90) W, 2-1 (98) W, 1-0 (12) W, 3-0 (12) W, 1-0 (03) W, 6-0 (91) L, 1-6 (00) L, 1-5 (00) W, 4-0 (11) L, 2-4 (03) T, 2-2 (10) W, 2-0 (91) W, 1-0 (12) L, 0-2 (12) W, 12-0 (04) L, 0-2 (05) L, 0-1 (04) L, 1-2 (94) T, 1-1 (12) L, 3-5 (85) W, 2-0 (12)

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Opponent Record Middle Tennessee 0-1 Mississippi 0-1 Mississippi State 1-1 North Carolina 0-3 North Carolina State 1-3 Northern Kentucky 1-0 North Florida 4-5 Northwestern State 2-2 Oglethorpe 2-0 Old Dominion 0-2 Oral Roberts 0-1 Presbyterian 5-0 Radford 0-1 Samford 1-6-2 Sewanee 2-1 South Alabama 2-2 South Carolina 0-2 South Carolina State 4-0 South Florida 0-1 Southeastern Louisiana 4-1 Southern Methodist 0-2 Southern Mississippi 0-0-1 St. Thomas 0-2 Stetson 7-7-2 Tennessee First Meeting Tennessee Tech 0-3 Tennessee Wesleyan 8-0 Texas A&M 0-1 Troy 4-3-1 Tulsa 0-1 UAB 0-2-1 UCF 1-11-2 UNC Asheville 2-0 UNC Greensboro 0-3 USC Upstate 6-0 Vanderbilt 2-7 Virginia Commonwealth 0-3 Virginia Military Institute 1-0 Warren Wilson 2-0 Wesleyan 1-0 Western Carolina First Meeting William Carey 3-0 Winthrop 1-1 Wofford 1-1 Wright State 0-0-1 Xavier 0-1 2013 opponents are in bold.

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Last Result L, 1-0 (10) L, 3-0 (12) W, 6-0 (12) W, 4-0 (11) W, 7-0 (12) L, 0-6 (00) L, 0-4 (00) L, 1-2 (02) T, 1-1 (95) L, 1-0 (11) W, 2-1 (98) T, 0-0 (02) L, 0-9 (96) W, 2-1 (10) L, 1-2 (02) W, 2-1 (05) W, 2-0 (12) L, 0-1 (04) W, 3-1 (92) L, 0-6 (96) W, 7-0 (90) L, 0-1 (97) L, 0-1 (08) L, 2-3 (98) L, 0-3 (95) W, 2-1 (86) W, 2-1 (88) W, 2-0 (92) W, 3-1 (12) W, 8-1 (92) L, 0-3 (10) W, 3-0 (11) L, 1-0 (12) T, 1-1 (97) L, 4-0 (11) W, 3-0 (05) L, 0-2 (06) W, 2-0 (07) L, 0-6 (87) L, 2-1 (11) W, 2-0 (11) L, 1-0 (12) W, 4-1 (92) L, 2-1 (09) W, 4-0 (08) W, 1-0 (12) W, 2-1 (12) T, 1-1 (12) W, 6-0 (87) W, 9-1 (90) T, 0-0 (12) W, 3-1 (04) W, 5-1 (92) L, 0-6 (88)

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Record 0-1 0-7 3-0 1-0 1-0 1-3 0-4 0-1 0-3-1 7-2-4 3-9-1 1-0-1 0-1 9-11 2-7 1-1-1 2-1-2 0-3 1-0 0-1 2-0 4-1 4-2 0-1 0-4 1-0 2-2 3-12 6-2-1 1-0 0-3 3-7 0-7-1 0-8-1 0-5 1-0 0-1 4-2 0-1 0-9-1 6-10-1 9-12-2 6-6-2 0-1 2-0 12-10-1 11-4-1 2-7-1 1-0 4-0 8-1-2 1-0 1-0 0-3-1

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Opponent Air Force Alabama Alabama A&M Alabama State Alcorn State Arkansas Auburn Ball State Barry Belmont Berry Birmingham-Southern Brewton-Parker Campbell Centenary Charlotte Charleston Southern Chattanooga Cincinnati Clemson Coker Col. of Charleston Davidson Drury Duke Elon Emory Erskine ETSU Evansville Florida Florida Atlantic Florida Gulf Coast Florida International Florida State Francis Marion Furman Gardner-Webb George Washington Georgia Georgia Southern Georgia State Huntingdon Indiana Jackson State Jacksonville Jacksonville State Kennesaw State Kenyon LaGrange Lipscomb Longwood Louisville Lynn

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Adams, Deborah 1985-88 Alderman, Katelyn 2008-2011 Alexander, Amy 1990-91 Allmayer, Naomi 2006-07 Andersson, Marie 1998-99 Archer, Alison 1993-94 Arena, Shannon 1997-98 Armstrong, Megan 2005-09 Arnold, Alyson 1997 Aspholmer, Anna 2000-01 Asteghene, Margaux 2001-04 Astorino, Rachel 2002-05 Atkinson, Nikki, 2010-pres Averill, Kim 1985 Axelsson, Helena 1996-97

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Banowsky, Dee Dee 1988 Bargo, Susan 1985 Barlow, Lauren 2010 Barrett, Annie 2013-pres Barrett, Casey 2010-pres Barry, Patty 1986 Barth, Caitlin 2009 Bauer, Laurel 2001-02 Beaudoin, Stephanie 1992-95 Begnaud, Sharleen 1994-97 Belcher, Julia 1989 Bengtsson, Anna 1999-02 Berger, Lucy 1989 Betz, Taylor 1986-89 Beverly, Leslie 1988 Blackman, Washida 2011-pres Bond, Staci 1985-86 Boss, Danielle 1996-99 Bowers, Kappy 1986-89 Boyd, Tammy 1987, 89-90 Boyer, Whitney 2006 Bragg, Stacy 1995-97 Bray, Debbie 1988-89 Breslin, Vanessa 2008-2011 Brogden, Sydney 2012-pres Brown, Carrie 1992-94 Bryan, Kailey 2012 Buffalo, Rachel 2011-pres Burch, Lauren 2002-05 Burman, Wendy 1993

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Campbell, Stefani 2006-07 Cantrell, Christy 2001-04 Carter, Chandra 1986-87 Castaldo, Meghan 2005-09 Cawthon, Courtney 2002 Chandler, Tracey 1988 Chiolero, Debbie 1989-92 Clark, Maddie 2012-pres

ALL-TIME ROSTER Clarke, Natalie 2007-2010 Combs, Britni 2003-06 Cook, Ashleigh 2000-01 Cook, Ashley 2005 Coughlin, Kelly 1987-88 Crabtree, Alane 1992-95 Craig, Courtney 2005-09 Crain, Melissa 1999 Cropp, Maggie 2012-pres Curry, Sadie 2010-pres

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Daane, Sarah 2013-pres Daniel,Samantha 2000 Davis, Meryll 2003 Day-Lewis, Rebecca 2000-01 Dias, Taylor 2011-pres Dimopoulos, Katelyn 2013-pres Doty, Melody 2001

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Elliot, Sara 2007-2011 Evans, Kristen 1991 Ezell, Whitney 2006

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Faircloth, Kristen 1999 Fallin, Nancy 1991-94 Fell, Andrea 1986-88 Fennell, Caryn 1989 Fenscke, Kindel 1995 Ferguson, Kris 1985-88 Fock, Helena 2002 Fravel, Beckie 1991 Friedman, Ali 2007 Fry, Devon 2012-pres

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Gassie, Lauren 2011-pres Gates, Taylor 2010-2011 Giangiuli, Stephanie 2011-pres Goldszak, Jenna 2003-06 Goodner, Debby 1985-87 Griffin, Rhonda 1985 Grissom, Ashlee 1990 Guilarte, Cristina 2008-2011

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Hagaman, Kristen 2010-pres Hall, Emily 1995-98 Halldin, Kristina 1998 Hamarman, Rachel 2001-02 Hammonds, Marcia 1990-91 Hand, Dakota 2009 Hansen, Kristin 1992-95 Hartert, Marissa 2012

Haskin, Niki 1991, 1993 Hauser, Debbie 1991-92 Hayek, Kelly 1987-88 Hazinski, Kathy 1986-87 Hesse, Danielle 2009-2012 Herrick, Kris 1991-92 Hill, Monica 1986-87 Hodge, Kim 1986 Horton, Kaelyn 2007-2010 Hudson, Kacie 2007-2010 Hurst, Katheryn 2005-09

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Jackson, Dawn 1985 Jarvis, Kristie 1989-90 Jobe, Leia 2002-03 Johnekins, Tarya 1986 Johns, Amanda 1998 Johnson, Kasie 2000 Johnson, Kemba 1990-93 Johnson, Lauren 2007-2010 Jones, Chapin 1987-89, 1990 Juarez, Tanya 1991-94

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Kabashi,Melita 1999-00 Karlak, Jennifer 1994-97 Kinsaul, Marci 1999-02 Knipp, Sherry 1985-88 Kolliesuah, Nadja 2010-pres Koonty, Stacey 1985 Kos, Gwen 1992-95 Kosater, Hannah 2004-05 Kuptas, Jessie 2008-2011

McConnell, Heather 1988-89 McDonald, Caitlin 2004-06 McDonlad, Jen 1994, 96 Meehan, Carry 2007 Meek, Ali 2008-2011 Miller, Christy 1996 Miller, Laura 1985 Milone, Emily 2008-2011 Murphy, Kim 2012-pres Mursuli, Cristina 2013-pres

Nagy, Jennifer 1996-97 Naranjo, Jennifer 1989-91 Navarre, Amy 1995-98 Niemeier, Jenny 2006-2009 Ninic, Mirela 1996-99 Norkvist, Johanna 1998

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Oakley, Danielle 1988 Oakley, Denise 1988 Oliva, Angela 1985 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke, Meghan 2009 Orton, Chelsea 2001-04

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Patterson,Teresa 1990-93 Patton, Tess 2012-pres Paulus, Niki 1991 Phillips, Emerald 2008-2011 Pollock, Elizabeth 1989-91

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Macnichols, Molly 1992-95 Maginess, Katie 1988-90 Magnusson, Karin 2001 Manting, Heather 2005-2008 Marsh, Stacie 2006-2009 Marshalek, Catie 2004-07 Maxey, Courtney 2004-07 McBride, Kaitlyn 2013-pres McBride, Kris 1985-87 McCallum, Elisabeth 2000 MERCERBEARS.com

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Tannery, Chandler 2003-06 Taylor, Amy 1993-95 Teichgraeber, Karen 1990 Theobald, Erin 2005-09 Thylen, Ewa 1999 Tolliver, Rachel 1992 Tolson, Lauren 1998-99 Tucker, Olivia 2008-2011 Tummons, Sarah 2002-03 Turner, Christy 1997-98

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Ladniak, Kathryn 1996-99 Lancaster, Susan 1990-91 Lanfranco, Fiorella 2005-06 Lapalme, Anne-Marie 2000 Lee, Deborah 2003-06 Levesque, Kristin 2001-03 Lien, Alba 2007 Long, Whitney 1996 Lysen, Natalie 1998-99

Stewart, Kim 1992-93 Stewart, MacKenzie 2011-pres Stoner, Cheryl 1992 Stravitz (Kibler), Darcy 2003-06 Stucky, Vanessa 1997-98 Svede, Haleigh 2013-pres

Reddig, Abbey 2013-pres Rehill, Megan 1991-92 Reid, Genevieve 1998-00 Revay, Karolina 1999-02 Ribeno, Claudia 2000 Riley, Raschelle 2007-2010 Robertson, Carol 1985 Rodriguez-Feo, Carli 2007-08 Rudge, Amy 1994-97

Santangelo, Heather 1989 Sawyer, Lauren 1998 Sharpe, Jamie 2003 Shaugnessy, Lizzy 2007-2010 Sink, Jordan 2010-pres Sjoberg, Sara 1998-99 Skill, Anna 2000-01 Slattery, Jennifer 1991 Spicer, Vicky 1992-95 Stampler, Brianna 2011-pres Steiner, Lea 1990-92

Uhrinek, Heather 2008 Uneby, Anita 1994, 1996 Upson, Patricia-Anne 2009-2012

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Valloch, Cagney 2008-2011 Vander Vos, Kaytie 2005-09 Van Le, Hong 1999-02 Vogel, Nicol 1990-92

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Waller, Mary Chris 1985 Ward, Kathy 1988 Watkins, Laurie 2002-04 Weeks, Shannon 2001-04 Wegrzyn, Lindsey 2003-06 Wegrzyn, Shelley 2004-07 Weisse, Natalie 2007 Westberg, Maria 2000 Willis, Jennifer 2002 Wilson, Stacy 1992-95 Wolmestad, Jennie 1998 Wooten, Corinne 2013-pres Worts, Jean 2006-2009

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Young, Nicole 2010-2012

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Zarlengo, Nicole 1990-91 Zellner, Emily 1989-90 Zodarecky, Krista 2005

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ACADEMIC DIVISIONS College of Liberal Arts (Macon): The oldest of the University’s academic units, the College remains the cornerstone of Mercer’s educational programs. The College offers an array of baccalaureate programs in the humanities, ¿ne arts, sciences and social sciences. Walter F. George School of Law (Macon): Founded in 1873, Mercer’s Law School is one of the oldest law schools in the United States and the ¿rst in the state of *eorgia accredited by the $merican %ar $ssociation. Its innovative Woodruff Curriculum — which focuses on ethics and practical sNills — earned the *ambrell 3rofessionalism $ward from the $.%.$. for its ³depth of e[cellence.´ Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics (Macon, Atlanta, Douglas County, Savannah): The School offers undergraduate and graduate %.%.$., M.%.$. degrees in Macon and $tlanta, the M.%.$. in Savannah and the %.%.$. degree in 'ouglas County. The School holds the highest level of accreditation for business education by $$CS% International — the $ssociation to $dvance Collegiate Schools of %usiness.

Music Studies and the Robert Mc'uf¿e Center for Strings. Division of Library Services (Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Regional Academic Centers): The mission of Mercer’s libraries is to serve as learning-centered gateways of information resources through robust collections and innovative, technology-rich patron services to support the educational endeavors of the University community. Mercer University Press (Macon): Since its establishment in 1979, Mercer 3ress has published more than 1,200 titles, generally in the areas of Southern history, philosophy, religion and regional studies. The 3ress holds membership in the $ssociation of $merican University 3resses. Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC) (Warner Robins): Founded in 1987, MERC provides engineering research services to private industries and government agencies, including the 'epartment of 'efense. Since its inception, MERC has e[ceeded 300 million in contract revenue. Mercer Health Sciences Center

School of Engineering (Macon): Mercer’s innovative and academically challenging engineeringrelated programs provide students with a comprehensive education, featuring a solid foundation in mathematics and sciences, a core engineering curriculum, a range of courses in engineering specialties and a strong emphasis on communication technologies. The School of Engineering marked its 25th anniversary in 2010 and continues to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top three master’s degree-level engineering schools in the Southeast. Tift College of Education (Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Regional Academic Centers): The College prepares more professional educators than any other private college or university in *eorgia. It offers baccalaureate and graduate degrees. *uided by the conceptual framework of the ³Transforming Educator,´ Tift College is dedicated to preparing effective teachers and educational leaders who aspire to grow professionally throughout their careers, while also seeking to transform the lives of students.

Quick Facts Founded 1833 President William D. Underwood Enrollment (Fall 2012) 8341 Total | 4427 Undergraduate 2148 Graduate | 1766 Professional Alumni 68,000 Overall Operating Budget $202,184,065 Number of Faculty & Staff 1,568

James and Carolyn McAfee School of Theology (Atlanta): Established in 1996, the School brings Jesse Mercer’s founding vision of providing students with a classical and theological education full circle as it prepares students for the ministry. College of Continuing and Professional Studies (Macon, Atlanta, Regional Academic Centers): The College offers undergraduate and graduate programs to working adults seeking professional advancement or transition and leadership roles in and beyond their communities. The College provides students with distinctive, multidisciplinary programs that integrate theory and practice, liberal learning and professional education, and knowledge and e[perience. Townsend School of Music (Macon): The School is nationally recognized for its artist faculty, award-winning students, wide range of performance ensembles and state-of-the-art facilities. Specialized music programs include the Townsend-Mc$fee Institute for *raduate Church

School of Medicine (Macon, Atlanta, Savannah, Columbus): The School was established in 1982 to educate physicians and health professionals to meet the primary care and health care needs of rural and medically underserved areas of *eorgia. The School of Medicine currently operates two four-year campuses. Following their second year, students participate in core clinical clerkships at the School’s primary teaching hospitals: Medical Center of Central *eorgia in Macon, Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, and The Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital in Columbus. College of Pharmacy (Atlanta): For more than a century, the College has maintained a tradition of e[cellence and a national reputation for producing leaders in the health care profession and has made notable contributions to the ¿elds of pharmacy and health sciences. Mercer is ranked as the No. 4 private pharmacy school in the United States and among the top private and public pharmacy schools.

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (Macon, Atlanta): Nationally recognized *eorgia %aptist College of Nursing, the oldest nursing program in *eorgia, is grounded in its heritage of educating students to provide superior nursing care. $ll undergraduate nursing students are members of the National Student Nurses $ssociation, thus providing them with superior leadership and professional development opportunities. College of Health Professions (Macon, Atlanta): The College of Health 3rofessions became operational in 2013. The new College is composed of three departments: 3hysical Therapy, 3hysician $ssistant Studies and 3ublic Health. The College offers the doctoral-level physical therapy program, the master’s-level physician assistant program, and the master’s-level public health program. The 'epartment of 3hysical Therapy offers an 2rthopaedic Manual 3hysical Therapy residency program and a Neurological 3hysical Therapy residency program. The 'epartment of 3hysician $ssistant Studies offers an $dvanced Cardiology residency program.

THIS IS MACO

Macon, Georgia is the host of the annual International Cherry Blossom Festival, a 10-day event commemorating the beautiful Yoshino cherry trees that bring color to the Macon landscape each spring. Macon boasts more Yoshino cherry trees than even Washington, D.C. The annual festival features special performances and activities and draws thousands of people from literally all over the world. Through the revitalization of Macon’s historic downtown area, local business owners host events like Taste of Downtown, where downtown food vendors - from gourmet to down-home cooking - display their specialties and First Friday, where businesses unite to bring suburban residents into downtown for a night of fun, food and entertainment. The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the state’s official sports museum, features exhibits, interactive fun areas and information about professional and amateur Georgia athletes, such as Hank Aaron and Bobby Jones.

Macon, Ga. is also home to Mercer’s Law School. The Walter F. George School of Law, founded in 1873, is one of the oldest law schools in the country. Named for Walter F. George, a 1901 graduate of Mercer’s law school who went on to become a justice of the Georgia State Supreme Court and later a U.S. Senator, the law school has a rich and distinguished history.

ON... The Grand Opera House is a historic landmark theatre operated by Mercer University. It presents a wide variety of national touring Broadway shows, plays and concerts. Mercer Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theatre and music departments also hold many of their productions in this beautiful theatre. From fine dining to fast food ... from elegant shops to outlet malls ... from classical to country music concerts, in Macon, Georgia, there is always some place to go and something to do.

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Each spring Macon welcomes 300,000 Yoshino cherry trees the annual Cherry Blossom Fe days, festival-lovers are treate most extravagant displays of in the nation.

Located in Macon, Georgia, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame is the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest state sports museum at 43,000 square feet. Created in 1956 as the Georgia Prep Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame has been in existence for more than 50 years. It was expanded in 1963 to encompass prep, college, amateur and professional sports. In 1999, it moved into a permanent new home in Macon. -Credit, Georgia Sports HOF

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MACONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MUSIC HERITAGE Macon, Georgia, fosters a rich music heritage which is evidenced at various points around town. Otis Reddingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statue (at right) sits by the dock of the bay as a reminder of the Macon-ites many contributions to the music industry. (Below) The Bell House at 315 College Street was the site for the cover of Macon residents The Allman Brothers self-titled first album (and the Allman Brothers Band Museum is still located in Macon on Vineville Ave.).

FACILITIES AND STAFF

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ercer broke ground on the centerpiece of the Macon campus in the fall of 2001. 1. The University Center has become one of the premier venues in the nation for college ege basketball and volleyball. The $40 million facility has become the focal point for almost lmost all campus activities, providing students with an area for study, a food court, and a coffee shop. The “Street” is a tree-lined, sunlit indoor patio, providing students with an area to study, y, socialize, and dine on cuisine from the food court, including Chic Fil-A, Subway, Burger Studio, tudio, and Sushi Hot Bowls. Bear Rock Cafe is a coffee shop and internet café for students to use either with high-speed connections throughout the floor area with the wireless internet et connections, or with Bear Rock’s computers. Students can also relax and watch either of two flat screen televisions, or relax outside on the Patio overlooking the Greek Village and campus.

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Both students and athletes have state of the art fitness facilities, with weight training equipment and cardiovascular theater, as well as a 1/8 mile indoor track. The track overlooks the lower level, which has three full-size basketball and volleyball courts for intramural and recreation use. Another distinguishing feature of the University Center is the 25-meter indoor swimming pool for use by both students and teams for lap swim and water strength and speed drills. Athletes have a separate weight room for use during team workouts with

Th The he new home (Bear Field) of the Mercer women’s soccer team just underwent a $250,000 renovation over the summer of 2009. The facility was resurfaced in order to level the field and install new grass to improve the quality of play. With a capacity for just over 500 fans Bear Field has been kind to Mercer, as it has posted a 16-5-2 record in contests hosted there since the start of the 2010 season..

ERCER all the t latest free weight and weight machine technology. Athletes and trainers also have the use of a comple athletic training room, with the latest in injury treatment and prevention equipment. plete The University Center is also home for Mercer University Athletics, with offices for all the athletics administration aand coaching staff. These offices allow potential student-athletes to see first hand the facility that will be their home base for their career at Mercer. The University Un Center, on top of all the other amenities, is the home for Mercer basketball and volleyball. There are two full courts, one designated as the practice court, and the main floor in the center of the arena in the University Univers Center. The main court is surrounded by 3,200 seats for basketball and volleyball, but can be expanded for up to 4,080 with floor seating for concerts. Three skyboxes at mid-court provide a birds-eye view of the action actio on the floor. The main entrance into the Arena at the University Center is Mercer’s Heritage Hall. This is a collection recognizing some of Mercer’s most important alumni, faculty and staff. There are many different displays, including the Mercer Ha Hall of Fame which honors the accomplishments of Mercerians through the years. Displays also include the history of Mercer Athletics and a History of Mercer itself.

Mercer’s comprehensive therapeu c se ng provides medical coverage for all student-athletes. It is staﬀed by two full- me athle c trainers and five graduate assistants that are licensed and cer fied to prac ce.

Another state-of-the-art addi on to Mercer, the weight room is home to power li ing sta ons, abundant free weights and state-of-the art cardio equipment.

Each of Mercer’s team sports has a an up-todate locker room in the University Center. The locker rooms have full showers, bathrooms and h personal lockers for each player. A ached to each locker room is a player lounge, complete with a projec on screen TV, a surround sound speaker system and comfortable sea ng.

Another A th new addi ddi on to t the Mercer women’s soccer program is the team’s new prac ce facility (Pictured on right). Opened in the fall of 2010, the two addi onal field surfaces place Mercer’s training area on par with the top programs in the country.

The indoor pool at the University Center is a collegiate size lap pool that is u lized for aqua-therapy for rehabilita on of student-athletes.

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MERCER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

WILLIAM D. UNDERWOOD

Reflecting an increased emphasis on research, Mercer will meet the criteria established by the Carnegie Foundation for reclassification as a research-doctoral university during the 2009-10 academic year. Over the past three years, the number of Ph.D. students has increased from fewer than 25 to approximately 200, while the amount of externally funded research expenditures has grown to nearly $25 million. In addition to increased levels of funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, Mercer scientists have for the first time been funded as eminent cancer scientists by the Georgia Cancer Coalition, while other Mercer scientists are now receiving funding to support their research through the Georgia Research Alliance. The University has intensified its longstanding commitment to service-learning and community engagement under President Underwood’s leadership. During the spring of 2009, Mercer announced a $5 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support continued revitaliza-

tion of the College Hill Corridor between campus and downtown Macon. The groundbreaking Mercer On Mission program, launched in 2007, has been recognized by the Clinton Global Initiative as “an exemplary approach to addressing a specific global challenge.” Mercer earned the highest federal recognition for community engagement by the Corporation for National and Community Service in 2009, and in 2008 became the only university in Georgia to receive the Carnegie Foundation’s designation for “Curricular Engagement and Outreach and Partnerships.” Prior to joining Mercer, President Underwood served at Baylor University as Interim President and held the prestigious Leon Jaworski Chair at the Baylor School of Law. President Underwood is an accomplished educator and scholar. He was designated a Master Teacher at Baylor in recognition of extraordinary classroom teaching over an extended period. He is an elected member of the American Law Institute and the American Bar Foundation. President Underwood was awarded the J.D. degree summa cum laude by the University of Illinois College of Law in 1985, where he graduated as class salutatorian and was an editor of the University of Illinois Law Review. Following graduation, he clerked for the Honorable Sam D. Johnson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, prior to practicing law for several years with a large law firm in Dallas. He also holds an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, where he met his spouse, Lesli. They have two children, Jessica and William.

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President Underwood has led Mercer during a period of dynamic growth and development for the University. Since his arrival as Mercer’s 18th President in 2006, enrollment has increased by approximately 15 percent to more than 8,000 students. Mercer has launched a second medical school campus (in Savannah), initiated a master’s-level physician assistant program, announced a doctorallevel program in physical therapy that will begin in 2010, and added Ph.D. programs in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, and Nursing.

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JIM COLE

Jim Cole assumed the duties of Director of Athletics for Mercer University on July 1, 2010. Prior to that, he served as MU’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs, heading up the Mercer Athletics Foundation (the fund-raising arm for Bears’ athletics) concurrent with his time as a State Representative in Georgia. A native of Augusta, Cole entered Mercer on an academic scholarship in 1990 and lettered in baseball from 1990 to 1993. He was recipient of the Charles C. Morgan Outstanding Student-Athlete Award and graduated with honors from the University in 1993.

Cole is an active community leader throughout the state. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of Leadership Georgia, he is a member of Forsyth United Methodist Church. Cole is married to the former Gaylyn Lawson of Forsyth, where they live with their two children, Caroline and Lawson.

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Cole was drafted as a pitcher by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1993 and was named the franchise’s “Organizational Player of the Year” and a finalist for the TOPPS Minor League “Player of the Year Award” in 1994.

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After an injury ended his professional baseball career, he returned to Mercer in 1997 to earn his MBA while serving as a graduate assistant and pitching coach for the baseball team. In 1998 he served as pitching coach for the Madison Black Wolves minor league team in Madison, Wis. Cole then entered private business before being elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in 2004 (and serving in that capacity until 2010).

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Cole served as the legislative voice under the Gold Dome for the constituents of House District 125 - which includes Jasper County and parts of Monroe, Jones and Lamar Counties. His legislative duties included membership on the Appropriations Economic Development Sub-Committee (to oversees important areas of the budget that deal with agriculture, community affairs, economic development and transportation). In addition, Cole served on the Rules, Judiciary NonCivil and State Planning and Community Affairs Committees.

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Gov. Sonny Perdue appointed Cole to serve as senior administration floor leader in early 2009, having served formerly as assistant floor leader from 2007-2008. Even after leaving the political arena to assume the role as Mercers A.D., Cole was called on to continue his commitment of service to the people of the state of Georgia. In 2010, he was elected by his former constituents in Georgia’s House and Senate to represent the 8th Congressional District on the state’s Department of Transportation Board. MERCERBEARS.com

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STAFF & COACHES

Meredith Eaker Assistant A.D. Admin. Services

Amos Mandfield Assistant A.D. Sports Medicine

Daniel Tate Assistant A.D. Marketing/Promotions

Myra Cameron Athletics Coordinator

Brian Gerrity Executive Director Mercer Ath. Foundation

Jessica Weaver Assistant A.D. Compliance

Jon Mangel Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Andy Stabell Director of Media Relations

Dr. Jeffrey Hugdahl Faculty Athletics Representative

Penny Davis Spirit Coordinator

Doug Cowden Pep Band Director

Eric Hayes Head Coach Tennis (M & W)

Craig Gibson Head Coach Baseball

Damian Elder Head Coach Volleyball

Bob Hoffman Head Coach Men’s Basketball

Susie Gardner Head Coach Women’s Basketball

Ryan Bailey Head Coach Cross Country (M & W)

Steve Bradley Head Coach Men’s Golf

Gary Guyer Head Coach Women’s Golf

Kyle Hannan Head Coach Men’s Lacrosse

Bobby Lamb Head Coach Football

Brad Ruzzo Head Coach Men’s Soccer

Tony Economopoulos Head Coach Women’s Soccer

James DeFeo Head Coach Softball

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STAFF & COACHES / MERCER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION

Nicky Bruno Cheerleading Coach

David Beall Assistant Media Relations Director

Michael Ellis Director of Facility Operations

Jim Tessmer Operations Manager

Lee Walker Graduate Assistant Marketing

Jessica Monti Assistant Director of Academic Affairs

Kristen Suatoni Athletic Academic Advisor

Brittany Usera Assistant Director of Compliance

Richie Edmondson Graduate Assistant Operations

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Mission Statement: Message from the MAF President: “It’s a great time to ‘Be the Bear’ as a part of the Mercer University athletics family! There are many exciting things currently going on in Bears Athletics...with even more on the horizon!

The Mercer Athletic Foundation’s goal is to enhance and grow the ‘athletic experience’ for the student-athletes who follow in the footsteps of those who, like myself, were fortunate enough to represent the Orange & Black in intercollegiate athletics competition. Your gifts and contributions to the MAF are what make it possible for this to happen, so please consider how you can ‘Be the Bear’ today!” Vice-President: Dr. Bill Argo

OTHER MERCER ATHLETIC FOUNDATION OFFICERS Secretary: Treasurer: Dr. Chuck Hawkins Dr. Alda Underwood-Hall MERCERBEARS.com

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The experiences I gained as a Mercer student and athlete have proven invaluable in both my personal and professional life. Mercer offers its students an education - both on and off the field - that is as functional as it is respected in today’s world. A Mercer degree tells people that you have been a part of something special.

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The Mercer Athletics Foundation was created in 2007 as the fund-raising arm for Mercer University Athletics. Since its inception, members of the foundation have contributed over $1.5 million. These funds have been used to undertake such projects as hiring a full-time strength and conditioning coach, enhancing recruiting budgets, providing additional scholarships and to help increase salaries to attract and retain outstanding coaches.

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Sports Medicine Department

Amos Mansfield

The Mission of the Sports Medicine Department is to provide quality comprehensive healthcare to student-athletes. The health and well-being of student-athletes is the number one priority. Student-athletes have access to therapeutic services such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation, nutritional counseling and preventative physical medicine.

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The Mercer Sports Medicine department utilizes a state-of-the-art athletic training facility in the university center. The athletic training room consists of a treatment, taping and rehabilitation area. The rehabilitation area is equipped with a treadmill, exercise bikes in addition to a variety of weights, resistance bands, medicine balls, and other rehabilitation equipment which can be used to facilitate injury rehabilitations. The athletic training area also has an enclosed hydrotherapy room with an eightperson cold whirlpool and smaller extremity whirlpools. There are also offices for the staff and a physician exam room. The athletic training room also has easy access to the weight room and the University Center pool. The facility is staffed by two full-time certified athletic trainers and six graduate assistant certified athletic trainers, a family practice physician and an orthopedic surgeon. The staff works with other group of health-care providers to bring a comprehensive care to the student-athletes and acts as a liaison with nutritionists, dentist, cardiologists, and many other specialists.

Assistants Brittney Hardin -Volleyball -Sand Volleyball

Victoria Dic -Women’s Soccer -Women’s Lacrosse

Yuta Iguchi -Men’s Soccer -Men’s/ Women’s Golf

John Hasak -Men’s Lacrosse

The strength and conditioning program at Mercer has three primary goals. These goals are to maximize athleticism, minimize injuries and increase mental/physical toughness. The way this is accomplished is by primarily utilizing ground based, multi-joint, triple extension, explosive exercises. Athletes will perform exercises of all types but focus is put on three main exercise styles: Olympic lifting, power lifting and plyometrics. The goal is to try and replicate the movements, velocities and forces that are experienced during competition of the athlete's sport. Served by a professional full-time strength and conditioning coach as well as an assistant coach, Mercer Athletics provides a full range of weight training and exercise equipment to assist Mercer’s approximately 226 student-athletes in reaching their athletic potential through strength training and conditioning. Easily accessible from anywhere in the University Center, the equipment includes the following: • three top of the line power lift full racks • over 3,000 pounds of plates • a line of variable resistant machines • three sets of Iron Grip dumbbells • five free standing adjustable benches

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ATLANTIC SUN CONFERENCE For 35 years, the Atlantic Sun Conference has supported its member institutions in providing intercollegiate athletics programs committed to Building Winners for Life. The A-Sun accomplishes this mission by maintaining the highest standards in academic and athletic achievement, creating a balance between student and athlete. Adding an emphasis on sportsmanship in the competitive arena and fostering leadership opportunities through community service, the A-Sun, its member institutions and its student-athletes aim for an overall educational experience that is successful in Building Winners for Life.

BUILDING The student-athletes of the A-Sun consistently achieve academic accolades on a national level ...

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1400 Coleman Ave., Macon, Ga. 31207 * Phone: (478) 301-2994 Athletics Administration Jim Cole ...................... Director of Athletics ........................................................................................(478) 301-2994 ...............................cole_jm@mercer.edu Sybil Blalock .............. Senior Associate A.D. for Academic Affairs/SWA ..................................(478) 301-2301 ..........................blalock_sa@mercer.edu Amos Mansfield ...... Assistant A.D./Sports Medicine ...................................................................(478) 301-2453 .....................mansfield_ja@mercer.edu Meredith Eaker ........ Assistant A.D./Admin. Services ...................................................................(478) 301-2729 ......................... eaker_mm@mercer.edu Daniel Tate ................. Assistant A.D. for Marketing..........................................................................(478) 301-2702 ................................. tate_dj@mercer.edu Jessica Weavner ...... Assistant A.D./ Compliance ..........................................................................(478) 301-2729 ..........................weaver_jh@mercer.edu Michael Ellis .............. Assistant A.D./Facility Operations ..............................................................(478) 301-2369 ...............................ellis_ms@mercer.edu Brian Gerrity .............. Executive Director, Mercer Athletic Foundation....................................(478) 301-4003 ............................gerrity_bt@mercer.edu Myra Cameron ......... Athletics Coordinator/Administrative Eligibility Coordinator .........(478) 301-2733 ...................... cameron_m@mercer.edu Academic Affairs Sybil Blalock .............. Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Academic Affairs/SWA ..(478) 301-2301 ..........................blalock_sa@mercer.edu Compliance Jessica Weavner ...... Assistant A.D./Compliance ...........................................................................(478) 301-2729 ..........................weaver_jh@mercer.edu Sports Medicine Amos Mansfield ...... Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Medicine ...................................(478) 301-2453 .....................mansfield_ja@mercer.edu Strength & Conditioning Jon Mangel ............... Strength & Conditioning Coach .................................................................(478) 301-4608 ......................... mangel_ja@mercer.edu Spirit Penny Davis ............... Spirit Coordinator ............................................................................................(478) 301-5217 ............................ davis_pp@mercer.edu Event Management Michael Ellis .............. Assistant A.D./Facility Operations ..............................................................(478) 301-2369 ...............................ellis_ms@mercer.edu Jim Tessmer .............. Event Coordinator ...........................................................................................(478) 301-2369 .......................... tessmer_ji@mercer.edu Marketing & Promotions Daniel Tate ................. Assistant A.D. for Marketing..........................................................................(478) 301-2702 ................................. tate_dj@mercer.edu Lee Walker ................. Athletics Marketing Graduate Assistant ..................................................(478) 301-5217 ...............lee.b.walker@live.mercer.edu Athletics Media Relations/Sports Information Andy Stabell ............. Director of Media Relations .........................................................................(478) 301-5219 ............................stabell_al@mercer.edu TBA ............................... Director of New Media ...................................................................................TBA .......................................................................................TBA Jason Farhadi ........... Assistant Media Relations Director ............................................................(478) 301-5218 .......................... farhadi_jb@mercer.edu David Beall ................ Assistant Media Relations Director ............................................................(478) 301-5209 ...............................beall_jd@mercer.edu Baseball Craig Gibson ............. Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2396 ............................ gibson_c@mercer.edu Men's Basketball Bob Hoffman ............ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2736 ....................... hoffman_jb@mercer.edu Women's Basketball Susie Gardner ........... Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2739 ......................... gardner_sl@mercer.edu Track and Field and Cross Country (M & W) Ryan Bailey ................ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2144 ...............................bailey_r@mercer.edu Men's Golf Steve Bradley ........... Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-5349 .........................bradley_sc@mercer.edu Women's Golf Gary Guyer ................ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-5625 .............................guyer_gl@mercer.edu Men's Lacrosse Kyle Hannan ............. Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2731 .........................hannan_kr@mercer.edu Football Bobby Lamb ............. Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2713 ............................... football@mercer.edu Men's Soccer Brad Ruzzo ................ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-4011 ...........................ruzzo_bm@mercer.edu Women's Soccer Tony Economopoulos ... Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2060 ...... economopoulos_ab@mercer.edu Softball James DeFeo ............ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2263 ..............................defeo_jr@mercer.edu Tennis (M & W) Eric Hayes .................. Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2269 ............................hayes_ea@mercer.edu Women's Volleyball/Sand Volleyball Damian Elder ............ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2268 .............................elder_dd@mercer.edu Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lacrosse Eve Levinson ............ Head Coach ........................................................................................................(478) 301-2731 .......................levinson_ee@mercer.edu MERCERBEARS.com