<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://admin.mercerbears.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Mercer University Athletics</title><link>https://admin.mercerbears.com/rss.aspx?path=mlax</link><description>Latest news items for Mercer University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://admin.mercerbears.com/rss?path=mlax" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Bears Come Up Short Against Jacksonville In ASUN Semifinals</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/5/1/mens-lacrosse-bears-fall-short-against-jacksonville-in-asun-semifinals</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/5/1/mens-lacrosse-bears-fall-short-against-jacksonville-in-asun-semifinals</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="semifinal recap" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/semifinal_recap.png" /><br /><br />JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Mercer men's lacrosse team came up short in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship semifinal round against Jacksonville falling 18-3 to the Dolphins on Friday afternoon at Rock Stadium in Jacksonville to put a close to the 2026 season.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/semifinal_recap.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/semifinal_recap.png"><media:title>semifinal recap</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/semifinal_recap.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 1 May 2026 17:42:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38063</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bears Set To Face Jacksonville In ASUN Tournament Semifinals</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/30/mens-lacrosse-bears-set-to-face-jacksonville-in-asun-tournament-semifinals</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/30/mens-lacrosse-bears-set-to-face-jacksonville-in-asun-tournament-semifinals</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="semifinal preview" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/30/semifinal_preview.png" /><br /><br />MACON, Ga. - For the second time in 11 years, the Mercer men's lacrosse team will compete for a chance to play in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship by taking on Jacksonville in the semifinal round of the tournament on Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m. at Rock Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/semifinal_preview.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/semifinal_preview.png"><media:title>semifinal preview</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/30/semifinal_preview.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:47:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38055</s:story_id></item><item><title>#BehindTheBears | Night Drives Bears On, Off The Field</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2018/3/30/mens-lacrosse-behindthebears-night-drives-bears-on-off-the-field</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2018/3/30/mens-lacrosse-behindthebears-night-drives-bears-on-off-the-field</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's Lacrosse General" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2017/8/14/Team_General.jpg" /><br /><br />MACON, Ga. - John Michael Night signed with the Mercer lacrosse program three years ago but hasn't suited up for the Bears.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2017/8/14/Team_General.jpg" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2017/8/14/Team_General.jpg"><media:title>Men's Lacrosse General</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2017/8/14/Team_General.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2018 13:14:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>18597</s:story_id></item><item><title>Nine Bears Earn All-Conference Awards</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-lacrosse-nine-bears-earn-all-conference-awards</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/29/mens-lacrosse-nine-bears-earn-all-conference-awards</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="mlax post season awards" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/28/post_season_awards.png" /><br /><br />MACON, Ga. – The Mercer men's lacrosse team saw nine student-athletes awarded postseason honors after the Atlantic Sun Conference announced the 2025 Men's Lacrosse All-ASUN Teams on Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/post_season_awards.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/post_season_awards.png"><media:title>mlax post season awards</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/28/post_season_awards.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38049</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bears Fall To Jacksonville In Final Regular Season Contest</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/25/mens-lacrosse-bears-fall-to-jacksonville-in-final-regular-season-contest</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/25/mens-lacrosse-bears-fall-to-jacksonville-in-final-regular-season-contest</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jacksonville recap" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/25/jacksonville_recap.png" /><br /><br />MACON, Ga. – The Mercer men's lacrosse team fell to the Jacksonville Dolphins in the 2026 regular season finale at Five Star Stadium on Saturday at 2 p.m. for Senior Day.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/jacksonville_recap.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/jacksonville_recap.png"><media:title>Jacksonville recap</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/25/jacksonville_recap.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:01:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38042</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mercer Wraps Up Regular Season Slate At Five Star Stadium Saturday</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-lacrosse-mercer-wraps-up-regular-season-slate-at-five-star-stadium-saturday</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/24/mens-lacrosse-mercer-wraps-up-regular-season-slate-at-five-star-stadium-saturday</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Jacksonville preview" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/jacksonville_preview.png" /><br /><br />MACON, Ga. - The Mercer men's lacrosse team will play the final contest of their regular season slate on Saturday, April 25 as they host Jacksonville at Five Star Stadium for Senior Day at 2 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/jacksonville_preview.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/jacksonville_preview.png"><media:title>Jacksonville preview</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/jacksonville_preview.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:04:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38034</s:story_id></item><item><title>Falcons Use Third Quarter Offensive Surge To Bypass The Bears</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-lacrosse-falcons-use-third-quarter-offensive-surge-to-bypass-the-bears</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/18/mens-lacrosse-falcons-use-third-quarter-offensive-surge-to-bypass-the-bears</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Air Force recap" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/18/air_force_recap.png" /><br /><br />USAF Academy, Colo. – Air Force men's lacrosse used a third quarter offensive surge to defeat the Bears 17-9, earning their spot in the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament on Saturday, April 18 at Falcon Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/air_force_recap.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/air_force_recap.png"><media:title>Air Force recap</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/18/air_force_recap.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:43:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38010</s:story_id></item><item><title>Bears Trek To Air Force For Final Road Test Of Regular Season</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/17/mens-lacrosse-bears-trek-to-air-force-for-final-road-test-of-regular-season</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/17/mens-lacrosse-bears-trek-to-air-force-for-final-road-test-of-regular-season</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Air Force preview" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/17/air_force_preview.png" /><br /><br />MACON, Ga. - The Mercer men's lacrosse team will make the long trek to USAF Academy, Colo. for the final road test of the 2026 regular season to take on the reigning conference champions Air Force Falcons on Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m. at Falcon Stadium.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/air_force_preview.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/air_force_preview.png"><media:title>Air Force preview</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/17/air_force_preview.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:51:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>38005</s:story_id></item><item><title>James Writes History, Zylstra Lights Up Scoreboard To Earn Mercer Student-Athletes Of The Week Recognition</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/15/athletics-department-james-writes-history-zylstra-lights-up-scoreboard-to-earn-mercer-student-athletes-of-the-week-recognition</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/15/athletics-department-james-writes-history-zylstra-lights-up-scoreboard-to-earn-mercer-student-athletes-of-the-week-recognition</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse, Track &amp; Field, Athletics Department</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Emma James Will Zylstra AOTW" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/James_Zylstra_AOTW.png" /><br /><br />MACON – Emma James broke a school record for the second time in as many weeks and Will Zylstra dominated at Five Star Stadium to send the men's lacrosse team to the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament for the first time since 2023.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/James_Zylstra_AOTW.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/James_Zylstra_AOTW.png"><media:title>Emma James Will Zylstra AOTW</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/James_Zylstra_AOTW.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:11:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>24</s:sport_id><s:story_id>37995</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mercer Grits Out Dominant Win Over Bellarmine</title><link>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-lacrosse-mercer-grits-out-dominant-win-over-bellarmine</link><guid>https://mercerbears.com/news/2026/4/11/mens-lacrosse-mercer-grits-out-dominant-win-over-bellarmine</guid><category>Men's Lacrosse</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="bellarmine recap" src="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/11/bellarmine_recap.png" /><br /><br />MACON, Ga. – The Mercer men's lacrosse built off of a six-goal first quarter to bypass Bellarmine 18-17 in a big Atlantic Sun conference match up at Five Star Stadium on Saturday morning.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/bellarmine_recap.png" /><media:content url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/bellarmine_recap.png"><media:title>bellarmine recap</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://admin.mercerbears.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/11/bellarmine_recap.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:52:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>7</s:sport_id><s:story_id>37972</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>