SPARTANBURG, S.C. – In the final game of the season, the Wofford College football team defeated Mercer 34-6. The Terriers scored touchdowns on their first four possessions of the game and held the Bears to only 151 total yards of offense.
 
The Terriers are 6-5 overall and 4-3 in the Southern Conference, while Mercer is 6-6 overall and 1-6 in league play. Wofford was led by Lorenzo Long with 105 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while Michael Weimer added 95 rushing yards and a touchdown. Mercer was led by Tee Mitchell with 45 rushing yards and John Russ was 11-of-25 passing.
 
"You know that your team has the ability and your team has the potential, but all of that has to come together and you have to show people on Saturdays," said head coach Mike Ayers. "This Saturday we came ready. I think our coaches did a fantastic job and the effort was there. The intensity was there. The physicality was there. We played some hardnosed football today. Mercer is a quality team and Bobby Lamb is an outstanding coach. It was huge to get a win for the seniors today. We have a group of kids that have won championships since they have been here, but the last two have been a little tough. Every one of them stayed the course and I am proud of them."
 
The Bears had the ball first and went three-and-out. Wofford gained five first downs, including converting a fourth-and-one, as they drove for a 3-yard touchdown by Lorenzo Long. The Terriers had a 7-0 lead with 7:07 left in the first quarter. The Bears again went three-and-out, punting back to the Terriers. After a pair of first downs, Michael Weimer ran 48 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was missed, giving Wofford a 13-0 lead with 2:46 on the clock in the first quarter.
 
Mercer was forced three-and-out again, with Wofford taking over at the 40-yard line. After a 20-yard run by Nick Colvin, Lorenzo Long capped the drive with a 28-yard touchdown run. The Terriers led 20-0 with 13:52 left in the second quarter. Mercer gained a first down, but failed to convert a fourth down and Wofford took over on downs. A 27-yard run by Will Gay was followed by a 22-yard touchdown run by Lorenzo Long as the Terriers took a 27-0 lead with 9:03 on the clock in the second quarter.
 
On the next drive by the Bears, they gained a pair of first downs to move across midfield, however a pass on fourth-and-eight was incomplete and Wofford took over. The Terriers gained a first down, but on the final play of the half Brandon Goodson's Hail Mary pass was intercepted by Zach Jackson in the endzone. At the break, Wofford led 27-0 and had a 263 to 58 advantage in total yards.
 
Wofford opened the second half with a three-and-out, but Mercer also went three-and-out and punted. The Terriers had two first downs, including a conversion of a fourth-and-one, but had to punt. The Bears began their next drive at the ten-yard line. On the first play, Jaleel Green picked off a pass by John Russ and the Terriers took over at the 23-yard line. Zach Muller made a one-handed grab on a 14-yard reception and Lorenzo Long scored from three-yards out to take a 34-0 lead with 2:09 on the clock in the third quarter.
 
Mercer gained two first downs, but on fourth-and-ten John Russ was sacked by Tarek Odom and E.J. Speller. Wofford took over on downs, but a pass by Brad Butler was intercepted by Corey Lockett. The Bears then had fourth-and-eight, but a pass interference call in the endzone gave them a first down. John Russ scored from three yards out, however the point after was missed. The score was 34-6 in favor of Wofford with 10:28 left in the game.
 
The Terriers picked up two first downs, but came up inches short on a fourth-and-one to turn the ball over. Mercer went three-and-out and punted with 4:12 remaining in the game. Wofford was able to gain two first downs and run out the clock to secure the victory.
 
Wofford had 405 total yards, with 374 on the ground. Mercer had 151 total yards, 85 of which were passing. Wofford had a 23 to 8 advantage in first downs. Wofford was 6-of-12 on third downs and 2-of-4 on fourth down. Mercer was 3-of-12 on third down and 0-of-3 on fourth down. Wofford had four penalties, while Mercer had eight. Wofford had a 34:22 to 25:38 time of possession advantage.   
 
Wofford vs. Mercer Post-Game Notes
 
RB Lorenzo Long had 105 rushing yards on 16 carries. It was his fifth career game with 100+ rushing yards. Wofford has had nine 100+ individual rushing performances this season.
 
The game marked the final contest for 16 Wofford seniors. Seven have exhausted their eligibility, while nine have decided not to return for a fifth-year. The seven are: LS Michael Comer, RB Brody Hingst, DL Tarek Odom, LB Kevin Thomas, LB Travis Thomas, CB Bernard Williams, and LB Tyrese Little. The nine include: DL Darius Burton, DL Ethan Gaskins, RB Octavius Harden, DL Marcus Isom, RB Jonny Martin, TE Mike Nicklas, DB Philemon Permis, DL Jordan Pope, and OL Jeff Tucker. In addition, student athletic trainer Michael Clevenger and student assistant Rickman Davis were recognized prior to the game.
 
Wofford was 6-5 overall on the season, giving the Terriers a winning season. Wofford has recorded winning records in 11 of the last 13 seasons. Mike Ayers has 19 winning seasons at Wofford.
 
The interception in the third quarter by Jaleel Green was his second of the season and the second of his career.
 
The game marked the first career starts for LB Michael Roach and WR Paul Nelson. Wofford has had 21 players make their first career start this season.
 
The Wofford defense had three sacks and four tackles for loss, while holding an opponent to under 100 rushing yards for the sixth time this season.  
 
Game captains were Brody Hingst, Kevin Thomas, and Tarek Odom.
 
Attendance was 7,051 at Gibbs Stadium.