Ball State University Athletics
2026 Gymnastics Roster
Karli Mercer
- Position:
- All-Around
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Central Columbia
- Hometown:
- Bloomsburg, Pa.
Karli Mercer Entering 2026 Season
Career Highs:
VAULT - 9.825 on March 2, 2025
BEAM - 9.725 on Feb. 21, 2025
Career Points:
145.250
2025 SEASON ACCOLADES
- WCGA Scholastic All-American
2025 - FRESHMAN SEASON: WCGA Scholastic All-American ... competed on vault in all 12 meets, while seeing action in the beam lineup in three meets ... turned in a career-best vault of 9.825 versus Northern Illinois (March 2) ... followed with a 9.775 at Kent State (March 9) ... earned at least 9.700 in 10 of her 12 vaults ... scored a career-best 9.725 in her beam debut at Towson (Feb. 21).
Saleem on Mercer: Karli is the complete package. She is an exceptional student who is committed to personal growth and development in both the classroom and the gym. Karli has a beautiful vault that will compete well nationally and will become a Cardinals fan favorite. Her unique balance of grace and power will add competitive excellence to our team.
Career Highlights: Placed third on vault (9.6), second on beam (9.5) and sixth in the all-around (37.25) at the 2023 Level 10 Pennsylvania State Championship … Placed ninth on vault (9.5) and eighth on floor (9.5) at the 2023 Region 7 Regional Championship … 2019 Level 9 America's Top 100 score on vault (9.725) … 2022 Region 7 Junior Olympics National Alternate … owns career-best Level 10 marks of 37.250 in the all-around, 9.600 on vault, 9.500 on floor and beam, and 9.475 on bars.
Why Ball State: I chose Ball State because the campus is the perfect size, and the gym environment is so welcoming.
Career Highs:
VAULT - 9.825 on March 2, 2025
BEAM - 9.725 on Feb. 21, 2025
Career Points:
145.250
2025 SEASON ACCOLADES
- WCGA Scholastic All-American
2025 - FRESHMAN SEASON: WCGA Scholastic All-American ... competed on vault in all 12 meets, while seeing action in the beam lineup in three meets ... turned in a career-best vault of 9.825 versus Northern Illinois (March 2) ... followed with a 9.775 at Kent State (March 9) ... earned at least 9.700 in 10 of her 12 vaults ... scored a career-best 9.725 in her beam debut at Towson (Feb. 21).
Saleem on Mercer: Karli is the complete package. She is an exceptional student who is committed to personal growth and development in both the classroom and the gym. Karli has a beautiful vault that will compete well nationally and will become a Cardinals fan favorite. Her unique balance of grace and power will add competitive excellence to our team.
Career Highlights: Placed third on vault (9.6), second on beam (9.5) and sixth in the all-around (37.25) at the 2023 Level 10 Pennsylvania State Championship … Placed ninth on vault (9.5) and eighth on floor (9.5) at the 2023 Region 7 Regional Championship … 2019 Level 9 America's Top 100 score on vault (9.725) … 2022 Region 7 Junior Olympics National Alternate … owns career-best Level 10 marks of 37.250 in the all-around, 9.600 on vault, 9.500 on floor and beam, and 9.475 on bars.
Why Ball State: I chose Ball State because the campus is the perfect size, and the gym environment is so welcoming.
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