Mercyhurst University Athletics

06/15/2026

Rachel Bannatyne Named as Mercyhurst Head Field Hockey Coach

Mercyhurst Director of Athletics Joe Spano has announced Rachel Banntyne as the department's new head field hockey coach.

06/04/2026

Manchel Announces Men's Basketball Coaching Staff Additions for 2026-27 Season

Mercyhurst men's basketball head coach Gary Manchel has announced four additions to his staff for the 2026-27 season. Brendan Fitzpatrick, Josh Gregory, Jeff Planutis, and Luke Latina join the Lakers bench after a deep run in the NEC Tournament in 2025-26 season.

06/01/2026

Qian'te Wagner Joins Men's Wrestling Staff

Director of Wrestling Jimmy Overhiser has announced the hiring of assistant coach Qian'te Wagner. Wagner will work with the men's wrestling program, bringing a wealth of coaching and competition experience.

05/30/2026

Men's Lightweight 4+ Earns Bronze at IRA National Championship

The Mercyhurst men's rowing teams finished out their season at IRA National Championships in Sacramento, California Saturday afternoon. The lightweight 4+ highlighted the weekend with a bronze medal.

05/29/2026

Van Schaik Tabbed NEC Women's Basketball Scholar-Athlete

Mercyhurst senior women's basketball player Jenna Van Schaik has been named a 2026 NEC Winter Scholar-Athlete. Van Schaik was integral to the Lakers success during the 2025-26 season while maintaining a 4.0 GPA studying Business and Competitive Intelligence.

05/22/2026

Four Lakers to Play in USILA All-Star Game; Keeley to Lead North Team

The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced the rosters for the 2026 Senior All-Star Games this week, with six representatives from Mercyhurst University selected to participate in the prestigious annual event.

05/21/2026

New era loading⏳

less than 100 days until we spot the ball for the first time in 2026🫡

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05/20/2026

It was a successful day at Whispering Woods as we hosted our 6th annual golf outing☘️

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05/15/2026

Malec Gets Five Innings and Four Strikeouts In Game Two Doubleheader Defeat

MADISON, N.J. — The Mercyhurst baseball team fell to Wagner with a final score of 8-3 on Saturday at Vincent J. and Lenda F. Naimoli Ballpark. Despite scoring three runs in the fourth inning, the Lakers were unable to overcome Wagner's consistent offensive performance, which included ten hits and ...

05/15/2026

Babcock Goes 3-for-5 in Lakers' Game One Doubleheader Defeat

MADISON, N.J. — Mercyhurst (15-31, 14-18) fell to Wagner (27-22, 22-10) with a final score of 5-4 at Vincent J. and Lenda F. Naimoli Ballpark on Friday. The Lakers managed seven hits and four RBIs, while Wagner scored the winning two runs in the ninth inning.