Mercyhurst Lakers
| Mercyhurst Lakers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| University | Mercyhurst University |
| Association | Division II |
| Conference | PSAC, Atlantic Hockey, College Hockey America |
| Athletic director | Joe Kimball |
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Varsity teams | 24 |
| Football stadium | Tullio Field |
| Arena | Mercyhurst Athletic Center |
| Baseball stadium | Mercyhurst Baseball Field |
| Other arenas | Mercyhurst Ice Center |
| Nickname | Lakers |
| Colors |
Forest Green and Navy Blue[1] |
| Website |
www |
The Mercyhurst Lakers are composed of 24 teams representing Mercyhurst University in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, tennis, and water polo. Men's sports include baseball, football, and wrestling. Women's sports include field hockey, softball, and volleyball. The Lakers compete in the NCAA Division II and are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for all sports except ice hockey, which competes in NCAA Division I. The men's ice hockey team is a member of Atlantic Hockey, while the women's ice hockey team is a member of College Hockey America.[2]
Teams
| Men's | Women's |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross Country |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey |
| Football | Golf |
| Golf | Ice Hockey |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse |
| Lacrosse | Rowing |
| Rowing | Soccer |
| Soccer | Softball |
| Tennis | Tennis |
| Water Polo | Volleyball |
| Wrestling | Water Polo |
History
- National championships
- 1976: Men's tennis – NAIA
- 2004: Women's rowing (team champion) – NCAA Division II
- 2005: Men's rowing (4+ open) – ECAC National Champion
- 2009: Josh Shields (165 lbs), wrestling – NCAA Division II
- 2010: Women's rowing (8+ champion) – NCAA Division II
- 2011: Men's lacrosse – NCAA Division II
- 2016: Men's Lightweight Rowing: Dad Vail Champions (Lightweight 8+)
- National finalist
- 2007: Men's lacrosse – NCAA Division II
- 2009: Women's ice hockey – NCAA Division I
- 2009: Women's rowing – NCAA Division II
- 2010: Josh Shields (165 lbs), wrestling – NCAA Division II
- 2011: Women's rowing – NCAA Division II
- 2013: Men's lacrosse – NCAA Division II
- Mercyhurst University non-varsity sports
- American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) – Division I
- Men's ice hockey (College Hockey Mid-America)
References
- ↑ "Mercyhurst Laker Football 2016 Quick Facts" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-09-11.
- ↑ "Mercyhurst Athletics". hurstathletics.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
External links
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