| 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 |
TheMercy University Mavericks are the athletic teams that representsMercy University located inDobbs Ferry,New York, United States in intercollegiate sports as a member of theNCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in theEast 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 itsathletic 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]
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