Mercer University
1-2
Gardner-Webb
0-3
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mercer | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Women's Soccer Outlasts Gardner Webb, 2-1
8/29/2014 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
MACON, Ga. – The Mercer women's soccer team used goals by junior Sydney Brogden and sophomore Maddie Clark to edge out Gardner Webb on Friday night at Bear Field.
Mercer (1-0) got the early tally from Brogden in just the eighth minute and watched the 1-0 advantage lead stand until Clark deposited a header in the 82nd minute of play. Brogden's score came with aid from seniors Tess Patton and Brianna Stampler, while Clark's header was benefit of a far-post service from Patton.
The Bears' seemingly insurmountable 2-0 advantage was trimmed in half less than four minutes after Clark scored, as Gardner Webb's Shelby Hooe slipped past the defense and lofted a ball over the Mercer goal keeper.
Mercer's defense buckled down in the final minutes and allowed no additional shots before the final whistle.
Junior goalkeeper Maggie Cropp (1-1) booked her first win of the season, making just one save behind a stout Mercer back line.
The Bears continue non-conference play at home hosting Alabama A&M on Sunday. Match time is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Team Stats
Sydney Brogden (1)
Assisted By: Brianna Stampler , Tess Patton
Cross into the box, finish from close di
8:42
Maddie Clark (1)
Assisted By: Tess Patton
header into top left corner off
82:42
Shelby Hooe
GOAL by GWU Shelby Hooe.
86:16
