Mercer University
Bradley
Men's Soccer Falls to Bradley, 2-1
9/21/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Mercer men's soccer team fell 2-1 to Bradley on Sunday afternoon to conclude play in the ProRehab Aces Soccer Classic.
After a scoreless first half, Bradley (3-4) took a 1-0 lead just 38 seconds into the second period. The Braves increased their lead to 2-0 in the 64th minute.
Jordan Duru put Mercer (4-4) on the board and moved the score to 2-1 in the 82nd minute off a great strike from outside the box that found the top corner of the net. Unfortunately, the Bears were unable to tie the game before the end of regulation.
Mercer outshot Bradley 14-8 and led on corner kicks 8-3.
Additionally, Duru and Ashani Samuels were named to the All-Tournament Team.
Next up, Mercer will hit the road again to face VMI in the Bears' first Southern Conference matchup. The teams will face off on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m. in Lexington, Va.
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