Mercy Mavericks

Mercy University Mavericks
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UniversityMercy University
ConferenceEast Coast Conference
NCAADivision II
Athletic directorMatt Kilcullen[1]
LocationDobbs Ferry , New York
Varsity teams10[2]
Football stadiumMercy Field - Turf field
Basketball arenaOutdoor basketball courts
NicknameMavericks
Websitemercyathletics.com

The Mercy University Mavericks are the athletic teams that represents Mercy University located in Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States in intercollegiate sports as a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the East Coast Conference.

History

Mercy University Athletics was founded in 1950.[3][4]

In 2024, Mercy University started enhancing its athletic fields on the Dobbs Ferry campus.[5]

Nickname

In 2007, the university changed its athletic nickname from "Flyers" to "Mavericks" after the administration reviewed suggestions from students and faculty members.[6]

Varsity teams

Mercy University sponsors an intramural sports program, as well as intercollegiate competition in 10 varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, lacrosse and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.[2]

Facilities

Mercy University's varied athletic facilities include:[3]

  • Victory Gym - (volleyball, men's and women's basketball)
  • Mercy Field - Turf field (men's and women's soccer, women's field hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, men's baseball)
  • Baseball field (connected to Mercy Field)
  • Outdoor handball courts
  • Smith Field (softball)
  • Outdoor basketball courts
  • Fitness center (in Hudson Hall)
  • Tennis courts

Achievements

In late 2023, Mercy University Athletics earned the NCAA Division II Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence for the second year in a row.[7] In 2024, Mercy University women's basketball headed to first NCAA Division II Tournament since 1985.[8]

Notable coaches

Notable alumni

Alumnus Garvin Alston, an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB).

References

  1. ^ "Matt Kilcullen, Jr. - Assistant Vice President of Athletics - Staff Directory". Mercy University Athletics.
  2. ^ a b "Mercy University Athletics - Official Athletics Website". Mercy University Athletics.
  3. ^ a b "Athletics Information". Mercy University Athletics.
  4. ^ "Mercy College – Clarke Caton Hintz". clarkecatonhintz.com.
  5. ^ "Mercy University to enhance athletic fields in Dobbs Ferry campus". News 12 - Westchester.
  6. ^ Martone & Perrota 2013, p. 125.
  7. ^ University, Mercy. "Mercy University Athletics Wins Consecutive NCAA Division II Presidents' Award for Academic Excellence | Mercy University". www.mercy.edu.
  8. ^ Rapay, Eugene. "Mercy University women's basketball headed to first NCAA Division II Tournament since 1985". The Journal News.
  9. ^ "Star Class | History". starclass.org.
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