Friday, October 14
Macon, Ga.
7:00 PM
Mercer University
7-8-1, 4-3-0SoCon
3
vs
1
VMI
5-10-0, 2-4-0SoCon
1
2
F
VMI
1
0
1
Mercer
0
3
3
Team Stats
VMI
MER
Goals
1
3
Shots
11
12
Shots on Goal
4
6
Saves
3
3
Corners
5
5
Fouls
12
9
Scoring Plays
Sierra Brewer (1)
Rebounded off of Mercer in box, shot to
7:55
Maddie Clark (12)
Dribbled to top of the box, found top le
52:30
Haleigh Svede (1)
From outside the box, top right corner o
70:57
Corinne Wooten (1)
Assisted By: Haleigh Svede
Header off of a corner kick from #2
77:53
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
4
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
M/F
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's SoccerM/F
/ Women's SoccerD
/ Women's Soccer
Photo courtesy of Judy Stapleton
Photo by: Judy Stapleton
Seniors Lead The Way as Mercer Downs VMI, 3-1
10/14/2016 9:51:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MACON, Ga. – Fittingly, all three of Mercer's goals in the Senior Night win over VMI came from seniors as the women's soccer team rallied to a 3-1 victory on Friday night.
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Prior to the match, Mercer held a short ceremony honoring its nine seniors. In the second half, those same seniors showed the Bears the legacy they plan on leaving as three seniors notched three goals and an assist in the final 45 minutes of play.
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After a scoreless first half for the Bears, Maddie Clark, Haleigh Svede and Corinne Wooten all found the back of the net to give Mercer its third consecutive Southern Conference win.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Keydets came on strong to start the match, when Sierra Brewer scored in the 8th minute after gathering the ball while Mercer was trying to clear the box. VMI held on to its 1-0 advantage throughout the first half and used a 7-2 shots advantage to do so.
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Mercer came out with renewed energy in the second half and took control of the home field. Clark scored first for Mercer in the 53rd minute after breaking away from the crowd and sending the ball to the top left corner of the net. Clark's goal knotted the score, 1-1, and kept the Bears in the game.
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Svede stepped up next for Mercer when she powered the ball into the top right corner of the net from outside the box. The senior midfielder notched her first goal of the season and netted the game-winning goal in the 71st minute. Wooten added a goal for good measure in the 78th minute when she sent a header in goal off a corner kick from Svede.
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WOMAN OF THE MATCH
Haleigh Svede scored the game winning goal and led Mercer with three points off her goal and assist.
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STAT OF THE GAME
Mercer led VMI in shots, 12-11, including a 6-4 shots on goal ratio.
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NOTABLES
"What a great way to recognize our seniors tonight. We came out a little slow in the first half, and credit to VMI, they got on early goal. They had a game plan to be physical and knock us off our rhythm, and they did a good job in the first half. We regrouped at halftime, came out in the second half and really controlled possession and created shots, chances and corner kicks. It's always great when all three goals come from seniors on senior night. Overall, I'm extremely happy. We've won four in a row and three of those have been in conference play. We've got another huge game on Sunday; we know what's at stake, so we'll enjoy tonight and go back to work tomorrow for a tough game with UNCG." – Head Coach Tony Economopoulos.
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RECORDS UPDATE
Mercer will host UNCG in the Bears' final home match of the season on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bear Field.
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How to Follow the Bears:
For complete coverage of Mercer Women's Soccer, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerWSoccer (Twitter), /MercerWSoccer (Facebook) and @MercerWSoccer (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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Prior to the match, Mercer held a short ceremony honoring its nine seniors. In the second half, those same seniors showed the Bears the legacy they plan on leaving as three seniors notched three goals and an assist in the final 45 minutes of play.
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After a scoreless first half for the Bears, Maddie Clark, Haleigh Svede and Corinne Wooten all found the back of the net to give Mercer its third consecutive Southern Conference win.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Keydets came on strong to start the match, when Sierra Brewer scored in the 8th minute after gathering the ball while Mercer was trying to clear the box. VMI held on to its 1-0 advantage throughout the first half and used a 7-2 shots advantage to do so.
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Mercer came out with renewed energy in the second half and took control of the home field. Clark scored first for Mercer in the 53rd minute after breaking away from the crowd and sending the ball to the top left corner of the net. Clark's goal knotted the score, 1-1, and kept the Bears in the game.
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Svede stepped up next for Mercer when she powered the ball into the top right corner of the net from outside the box. The senior midfielder notched her first goal of the season and netted the game-winning goal in the 71st minute. Wooten added a goal for good measure in the 78th minute when she sent a header in goal off a corner kick from Svede.
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WOMAN OF THE MATCH
Haleigh Svede scored the game winning goal and led Mercer with three points off her goal and assist.
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STAT OF THE GAME
Mercer led VMI in shots, 12-11, including a 6-4 shots on goal ratio.
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NOTABLES
- Clark scored her 12th goal of the season, moving her up to 6th place on Mercer's single-season goals leaderboard. She is also in fifth place on the career goals leaderboard with 25.
- Clark's 25 points this season ties her for 9th place on Mercer's season points leaderboard and her 61 career points moves her into sole possession of 8th place on the career points leaderboard.
- Svede recorded her first points of the season with the goal and assist. She has tallied six goals and three assists as a Bear.
- Wooten's goal was the first of her career.
- In goal, Cristina Mursuli made three saves for the Bears.
- Mercer led VMI in second half shots, 10-4.
- In the past four games, Mercer has outscored its opponents 10-0 after halftime.
"What a great way to recognize our seniors tonight. We came out a little slow in the first half, and credit to VMI, they got on early goal. They had a game plan to be physical and knock us off our rhythm, and they did a good job in the first half. We regrouped at halftime, came out in the second half and really controlled possession and created shots, chances and corner kicks. It's always great when all three goals come from seniors on senior night. Overall, I'm extremely happy. We've won four in a row and three of those have been in conference play. We've got another huge game on Sunday; we know what's at stake, so we'll enjoy tonight and go back to work tomorrow for a tough game with UNCG." – Head Coach Tony Economopoulos.
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RECORDS UPDATE
- Mercer: 7-8-1, 4-3-0 SoCon
- VMI: 5-10-0, 2-4-0 SoCon
Mercer will host UNCG in the Bears' final home match of the season on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bear Field.
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How to Follow the Bears:
For complete coverage of Mercer Women's Soccer, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerWSoccer (Twitter), /MercerWSoccer (Facebook) and @MercerWSoccer (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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