Mercado was an offensive force throughout the 2013 SHU Hampton Inn Invitational, slamming 40 kills throughout the weekend, averaging 3.33 per set. The senior helped her team to a 2-1 record facing preseason Patriot League favorite American and reigning MEAC champion Maryland-Eastern Shore. Her best match of the tournament came in the finale against Manhattan, racking up 20 kills on 46 attempts with just four errors for a .348 hitting percentage. Mercadoalso averaged 3.1 digs per set and collected five aces.