Utah Tech University Athletics

Before Utah Tech: Was a four-year varsity starter at Skyridge High School, where she was a first team all-region and second team all-state selection after averaging 15.6 points per game as a senior in 2024-25 … scored in double figures in 14 starts as a senior with six 20-plus point outings, highlighted by a career-high 26 with six rebounds at Morgan HS (11/21/24) … enjoyed a breakout junior season, during which she averaged 11.6 points per game on 45.1 percent shooting, along with 5.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.8 steals in 12 games … played for the Mountain West Premier EYBL and Utah Lady Prospects club teams.   
 
More on Merceius: Was born in Seattle, Washington … parents are Itula and Pauline Mili … father Itula was an All-American college football player at BYU and for 10 years professionally with the Seattle Seahawks … also recruited by Utah State, Weber State, Utah Valley, Colorado State, Hawai’i, Sacramento State and Penn … aspires to become a lawyer … favorite team is the Seattle Seahawks … favorite athlete and her biggest influence as an athlete is her dad … favorite musician is Bob Marley … favorite food is pasta … currently majoring in general studies.
 
Why Merceius chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because of the connections I made with the coaches throughout my high school recruiting process.”