Mercer to Clash with The Citadel on Family Weekend

MACON, Ga. – Mercer will look to build upon a Southern Conference-opening win at Samford last week when it hosts The Citadel for Family Weekend at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Five Star Stadium.

The Bears (2-1, 1-0 SoCon) boast a 23-9 overall record on their home turf since 2013 and are seeking their second straight win over The Citadel (0-2, 0-2 SoCon) after last season's 24-14 victory in Charleston, S.C. Saturday's contest will be broadcasted via ESPN+ while fans can tune into the "Voice of the Bears" Rick Cameron and the Mercer Sports Network on 100.9 The Creek FM or the SportsMic app.

GAMEDAY LINEUP
» Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 22 | 4 p.m.
» Teams: Mercer (2-1, 1-0 SoCon) vs. The Citadel (0-2, 0-2 SoCon)
» Location: Macon, Ga. / Five Star Stadium (10,200)
» Television: ESPN+
» Television Talent: Frank Malloy (PxP), Jason Patterson (Analyst), Kristin Banks (Sideline)
» Radio: Mercer Sports Network | 100.9 The Creek FM | SportsMic
» Radio Talent: Rick Cameron (PxP), Roger Jackson (Analyst), Charles Davis (Sideline)
» Live Stats: MercerBears.com
» Twitter Updates: @MercerFootball
» Game Notes: Mercer | The Citadel | SoCon
» Tickets: tickets.mercer.edu | (478) 301-5470

TIMES OF INTEREST

9 a.m. | Parking lots open
12 p.m. | Toby Town (Black Field festivities) open
1 p.m. | Ticket booths open
1:30 p.m. | Bear Walk
2 p.m. | Mercer Tailgate Show (presented by SportsMic)
2:34 p.m. | Gates open
3 p.m. | Mercer Sports Network Pregame Show (100.9 FM The Creek)
3:53 p.m. | National Anthem
3:59 p.m. | Mercer takes the field
4:02 p.m. | Coin toss
4:04 p.m. | Kickoff
Between first & second quarters | 2018 Mercer Women's Lacrosse team honored

Quick Hits

Mercer is seeking consecutive wins against The Citadel for the first time since 1927-28.
Mercer has won three straight road games against nationally-ranked FCS opponents, dating back to its 24-14 win at #17 The Citadel on Oct. 7, 2017. (#25 WCU, #9 Samford).
Prior to defeating The Citadel last season, Mercer had lost three straight games to the Bulldogs by a combined five points.
Tee Mitchell has rushed for 100-plus yards in each of the last two games. He needs 394 rushing yards to become the program's career leader.
Robert Riddle is coming off a three-touchdown, 316-yard passing effort in Mercer's road win at #9 Samford last week.
Mercer won its SoCon-opening game for the first time since joining the league in 2014.
Marquise Irvin is off to a hot start with at least five catches and 71 yards in each of Mercer's first three games. The senior has 16 receptions for 219 yards and one touchdown this season.
Stephen Houzah has caught one touchdown pass in each of the last two games, including a 73-yard score at Samford, which is the seventh-longest reception in program history. Houzah is the only active SoCon player with at least one career touchdown catch and one career interception (six career INTs).
The Bears are 12-for-13 in offensive red zone attempts with 10 touchdowns this season.
The Bears rank 17th nationally with three fumbles recovered. All three fumbles have been recovered by different players: Michael Freeman, Luke Ward & Eric Jackson.
Malique Fleming leads Mercer with 20 total tackles (11 solo, nine assisted). He also has one forced fumble.
Mercer's punt return defense ranks 12th nationally and leads the SoCon with 0.33 yards per return allowed.

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Mercer to Clash with The Citadel on Family Weekend

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Robert Riddle

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