The Mercyhurst Lakers football team represents Mercyhurst University in football. Mercyhurst is a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC).
Mercyhurst Lakers football | |||
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First season | 1981 | ||
Head coach | Ryan Riemedio 3rd season, 4–18 (.182) | ||
Stadium | Saxon Stadium (capacity: 2,300) | ||
Year built | 1996 | ||
Field surface | FieldTurf | ||
Location | Erie, Pennsylvania | ||
NCAA division | Division I FCS | ||
Conference | NEC | ||
All-time record | 204–222–4 (.479) | ||
Conference titles | 1 | ||
Colors | Forest green and navy blue[1] | ||
Outfitter | Under Armour | ||
Website | Official website |
The Lakers play in Saxon Stadium on the campus of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, which has a seating capacity of 2,300.[2]
History
editClassifications
edit- 1981–1992: NCAA Division III
- 1993–2023 NCAA Division II
- 2024–present: NCAA Division I FCS
Conference memberships
edit- 1981–1992: D-III Independent
- 1993–1997: D-II Independent
- 1998: Midwest Intercollegiate Football Conference
- 1999–2007: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- 2008–2023: Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
- 2024–: Northeast Conference
Head coaches
editName[3] | Seasons | Record | Win pct. |
Tony DeMeo | 1981–1987 | 41–21–2 | 0.656 |
Ken Brasington | 1988–1989 | 11–7 | 0.610 |
Jim Chapman | 1990–1992 | 11–16–1 | 0.411 |
Joe Kimball | 1993–2001 | 41–46–1 | 0.472 |
Marty Schaetzle | 2002–2021 | 97–114 | 0.460 |
Ryan Riemedio | 2022– | 4–18 | 0.182 |
References
edit- ^ "PSCAC Logos and Brand Guide" (PDF). Retrieved September 7, 2022.
- ^ "Saxon Stadium". Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ "Football All-Time Head Coaches". Mercyhurst University Lakers Athletics. Retrieved 2024-04-04.