Mercer Announces Official Betts Stadium Dedication

MACON, Ga. – The Mercer Athletic Department has announced the official dedication to Betts Stadium for Saturday, Nov. 2. The dedication will take place at 4:45 p.m. at Betts Stadium as we honor the major donors to the stadium project.

This project was the widest ranging facility project in Mercer soccer history. Renovations included a new press box, new state of the art benches, new fencing around the stadium, netting behind the goals, a new scoreboard, renovations to the restrooms, the addition of brick entryway columns, championship signage, new plaza furniture, graphics and photo additions as well as landscaping and hardscape throughout the facility.

MEET THE DONORS
Betts Stadium
Named in honor of the Betts Family of Brenham, Texas, proud fans of Mercer University and Mercer Athletics. Bill and Paula Betts were blessed to join the Mercer family in support their son Will Betts (BUS '13), a four-year starter at midfield for the Mercer Men's Soccer team, two-time conference Scholar Athlete of the Year, and first team Academic All-American. The Betts Family (Bill and Paula, Will and Kaleigh Manson Betts {CLA '13}, and Matt and Cayte Betts Neil) are believers and supporters of the Mercer Bears and of Mercer's continued emphasis of excellence on the field, in the classroom, and in the world.

Upson Suite
This suite has been named in honor of Patricia-Anne ("P.A.") Upson (Bus '13, Law '16), a leader on the field, in the classroom and on campus. As a member of the women's soccer team, Upson was a two-time All-Conference selection (2011, 2012) and a member of the All-Freshman team in 2009. A starter on defense in all 79 games of her career, she scored three goals – two of which were game winners. Upson also served as team captain during her junior and senior years. Perhaps her most impressive honor, however, was earning All-Academic team selections each year of her career.

Hagaman Family Plaza
Named in honor of Kristen Hagaman, a member of the 2010 women's soccer A-Sun Tournament Championship team and member of the 2014 women's soccer team, which won the first SoCon Tournament Championship in Mercer history.

Swift Family Bench
The home bench has been given in honor of the past, current and future Mercer Soccer Athletes who compete here each and every day" – The Thomas P. Swift, Jr. Family (Tom Swift is a mercer law alum class of 2003. He is a very generous leader in the Macon community and President/COO of ASP – America's Swimming Pool Company.

Class of 1989 Scoreboard
Named in honor of the men's soccer class of 1989. The purchase of the scoreboard was made possible by a generous gift by a member of that team.

Following the field dedication, the Mercer men's soccer team hosts VMI. Kickoff of the contest is slated for 5 p.m.

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