Mercy University Mavericks | |
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University | Mercy University |
Conference | East Coast Conference |
NCAA | Division II |
Athletic director | Matt Kilcullen [1] |
Location | Dobbs Ferry , New York |
Varsity teams | 10 [2] |
Football stadium | Mercy Field - Turf field |
Basketball arena | Outdoor basketball courts |
Nickname | Mavericks |
Website | mercyathletics |
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.
Mercy University Athletics was founded in 1950. [3] [4]
In 2024, Mercy University started enhancing its athletic fields on the Dobbs Ferry campus. [5]
In 2007, the university changed its athletic nickname from "Flyers" to "Mavericks" after the administration reviewed suggestions from students and faculty members. [6]
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]
Mercy University's varied athletic facilities include: [3]
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]