11/11/2026 2:05:00 PM | Football, Women's Soccer, Athletics Department
MACON – Anna Bachman led an explosive attack in the opening rounds of the Southern Conference Tournament, and JP Pickles delivered a nail-biting 14-7 win on the gridiron to receive Mercer Scholar-Athlete of the Week recognition for the week of November 2-8.
Bachman, a senior defender from Jacksonville, Florida, scored a goal and tallied two assists in Mercer's first two SoCon Tournament wins over Wofford and Furman, propelling the Bears into the semifinals. Bachman's goal in the 11th minute against the Terriers delivered a 3-0 lead and was deemed the game-winning goal after Wofford scored twice in the 44th and 59th minutes. Bachman also assisted Mercer's opening goal just 1:41 into the match. The SoCon's assist leader notched her 10th of the season in the 39th minute of the quarterfinals. Bachman is tied for 12th in the country in total assists.
Pickles, a junior quarterback from Tallahassee, Florida, received his second consecutive and fourth overall Mercer Scholar-Athlete of the Week nods after leading the Mercer football team to a thrilling 14-7 overtime win over No. 25 Chattanooga this past Saturday. Pickles accounted for 186 total yards and threw two touchdown passes to Brayden Smith, including a game-winning score in overtime. Pickles once again displayed efficiency by completing 14 of his 23 passing attempts with no interceptions. Pickles added 73 yards on the ground to complement his 113 passing yards.
Bachman and the women's soccer team continue their run in the SoCon Championship Tournament in the semifinals this Friday, November 13, against No. 3 ETSU in Birmingham, Alabama.
Pickles and the football team travel to Cookeville, Tennessee, for an opportunity to earn a piece of the SoCon title against No. 9 Tennessee Tech this Saturday, November 14, at 2:30 p.m.
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Bachman, a senior defender from Jacksonville, Florida, scored a goal and tallied two assists in Mercer's first two SoCon Tournament wins over Wofford and Furman, propelling the Bears into the semifinals. Bachman's goal in the 11th minute against the Terriers delivered a 3-0 lead and was deemed the game-winning goal after Wofford scored twice in the 44th and 59th minutes. Bachman also assisted Mercer's opening goal just 1:41 into the match. The SoCon's assist leader notched her 10th of the season in the 39th minute of the quarterfinals. Bachman is tied for 12th in the country in total assists.
Pickles, a junior quarterback from Tallahassee, Florida, received his second consecutive and fourth overall Mercer Scholar-Athlete of the Week nods after leading the Mercer football team to a thrilling 14-7 overtime win over No. 25 Chattanooga this past Saturday. Pickles accounted for 186 total yards and threw two touchdown passes to Brayden Smith, including a game-winning score in overtime. Pickles once again displayed efficiency by completing 14 of his 23 passing attempts with no interceptions. Pickles added 73 yards on the ground to complement his 113 passing yards.
Bachman and the women's soccer team continue their run in the SoCon Championship Tournament in the semifinals this Friday, November 13, against No. 3 ETSU in Birmingham, Alabama.
Pickles and the football team travel to Cookeville, Tennessee, for an opportunity to earn a piece of the SoCon title against No. 9 Tennessee Tech this Saturday, November 14, at 2:30 p.m.
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| 2026-27 MERCER SCHOLAR-ATHLETES OF THE WEEK | |||
| Week Ending | Female Honoree | Male Honoree | Official Release |
| November 8 | Anna Bachman, Soccer | JP Pickles, Football | November 11 |
| November 1 | Olivia Bori, Soccer | JP Pickles, Football | November 4 |
| October 25 | Maria Karipidis, Soccer | Raphaël Rousson, Tennis | October 28 |
| October 18 | Payton Nutzman, Soccer | Henry Hampshaw, Soccer | October 21 |
| October 11 | Tea Zivic, Tennis | JP Pickles, Football | October 14 |
| October 4 | Kayleigh Didderiens, Tennis | Simon Zeidan, Football | October 7 |
| September 27 | Sammi Bergjans, Volleyball | JP Pickles, Football | September 30 |
| September 20 | Nikki Harris, Cross Country | Cooper Franklin, Golf | September 23 |
| September 13 | Aubri Martin, Volleyball | Phillips Swift, Golf | September 16 |
| September 6 | Olivia Bori, Soccer | Jaylen King, Football | September 9 |
| August 30 | Lara Matta, Volleyball | Simon Zeidan, Football | September 2 |
| August 23 | Olivia Bori, Soccer | Chris Nezianya, Soccer | August 26 |
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