Gannon University Athletics

2014: Mershimer is expected to compete for a starting position in the midfield.

2013: Saw action in 14 matches, starting four … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Academic Achievement Award … helped a transition defense that ranked fourth among PSAC teams in saves per match (5.06) and seventh in shutout percentage (0.22) … was part of a transition offense that ranked fourth among PSAC programs in assists per match (1.44) … took five shots, putting two on goal … started the final three matches, helping Gannon win two of those contests.

2012: Played in 11 matches, starting one … named a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … received the NCAA Division II ADA Academic Achievement Award … dished out his lone assist during a 4-0 shutout of Shepherd … helped Gannon post an 8-3 record in matches he played in, including victories during the first six matches he saw action in.

2011: Was a PSAC Scholar-Athlete … saw action in three matches … made his lone start at West Virginia Wesleyan … recorded his first collegiate assist at Wheeling Jesuit … put his only shot of the season on goal.

High School: Played for head coach George Williams at Seneca Valley (Pa.) High School … was an all-section and all-conference selection as a senior … named team Offensive MVP as a freshman and senior … led Seneca Valley to WPIAL sectional championships as a sophomore and senior … graduated with honors … was an honors student every year.

Personal: Entrepreneurship and Marketing major … has one sister … is the son of Lisa and Thomas … was a Business Plan Contest Scholarship Finalist at Gannon in 2011 … is a member of the Gannon Dean’s List … serves as the Alpha Kappa Psi President and the Lacrosse Club secretary … is a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society.