Friday, October 20
Greensboro, N.C.
7 p.m. ET
Mercer University
at
UNCG
Bears Close Out Regular Season with Pair of Road Games
10/19/2017 11:59:00 AM | Women's Soccer
MACON, Ga. – The Mercer women's soccer team hits the road for its final weekend of regular season SoCon play, beginning this Friday, Oct. 20, at UNCG.
FRIDAY'S MATCHUP
Date: Friday, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m.
Teams: Mercer (9-7-1, 3-3-1) at UNCG (6-7-3, 3-2-2)
Location: Greensboro, N.C.| UNCG Soccer Stadium
Live Stats: UNCGSpartans.com/LiveStats
Twitter Updates: @MercerWSoccer
SERIES HISTORY | LAST MEETING
The Bears trail in the all-time series against the Spartans, 1-4-1. In the two teams' most recent meeting, Mercer defeated UNCG 1-0 at Bear Field.
NOTABLES
The Spartans enter the matchup holding a 2-1-2 record over their last five matches, coming off a 1-0 victory last Sunday over VMI. Emily Jensen and Reagan Lehman lead the squad in goals scored with three on the year. Goalkeeper Aiyanah Tyler-Cooper holds a 6-6-3 record protecting the net, tallying 71 saves throughout the season.
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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FRIDAY'S MATCHUP
Date: Friday, Oct. 20 | 7 p.m.
Teams: Mercer (9-7-1, 3-3-1) at UNCG (6-7-3, 3-2-2)
Location: Greensboro, N.C.| UNCG Soccer Stadium
Live Stats: UNCGSpartans.com/LiveStats
Twitter Updates: @MercerWSoccer
SERIES HISTORY | LAST MEETING
The Bears trail in the all-time series against the Spartans, 1-4-1. In the two teams' most recent meeting, Mercer defeated UNCG 1-0 at Bear Field.
NOTABLES
- Last time on the pitch the Bears earned their first draw of the season, a 0-0 tie, against Chattanooga at home Sunday for Senior Day.
- The Bears are currently fourth in the conference standings. Furman and Samford are tied atop the league rankings, both currently riding seven-match SoCon win streaks, holding 21 points. The Spartans are in third place with 11 points.
- Freshman goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert has protected the net very efficiently this season, holding an 80.2 save percentage. Ebert has logged 1279 minutes of play and is second in the conference in saves (77).
- The Bears have been very aggressive on the pitch this year, leading the SoCon in total fouls (164), averaging 9.65 per match.
- Mercer is second in the conference in total shots (278), averaging 16.35 per game.
- Forward Ally Fordham is leading the team in goals scored, netting five throughout the season.
- Senior forward Valeria Bermeo is leading the squad in total points with 12, scoring three goals and assisting on a team-high six.
- Twelve different Mercer players have put one in the back of the net this season.
- After facing UNCG, the Bears will continue their weekend road swing for their final match of the regular season, facing VMI on Sunday, Oct. 22.
The Spartans enter the matchup holding a 2-1-2 record over their last five matches, coming off a 1-0 victory last Sunday over VMI. Emily Jensen and Reagan Lehman lead the squad in goals scored with three on the year. Goalkeeper Aiyanah Tyler-Cooper holds a 6-6-3 record protecting the net, tallying 71 saves throughout the season.
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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