Sunday, October 22
Lexington, Va.
1 p.m. ET
Mercer University
9-9-1, 3-5-1
0
at
1
VMI
7-10-1, 4-4-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VMI | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Players Mentioned
M/F
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
D/M
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's SoccerTeam Stats
MER
VMI
Goals
0
1
Shots
19
13
Shots on Goal
6
5
Saves
4
6
Corners
6
5
Fouls
14
12
Scoring Plays
TEAM
Mercer defender headed in ball off VMI f
11:05
Game Leaders
Shots
4
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
3
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Mercer Concludes Regular Season With Heartbreaking 1-0 Loss at VMI Sunday
10/22/2017 4:42:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LEXINGTON, Va. – The Mercer Bears' women's soccer squad dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision to the VMI Keydets Sunday afternoon at Patchin Field.
STAT OF THE MATCH
Despite the score line, the Bears outshot the Keydets 19-13. Mercer also saw more shots on frame (6).
WOMAN OF THE MATCH
Forward Valeria Bermeo was the woman of the match, playing 84 minutes, recording three shots with one on target.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bears came out very aggressive, recording five shots in the first 10 minutes. Rhette Cauilan took the first shot of the match for Mercer in the 2nd minute, forcing the Keydets' keeper to make the save. In the 5th minute VMI earned its first look of the match, but freshman goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert was there to deny the Keydets.
In the 11th minute, VMI got on the scoreboard first via an unfortunate on-goal by the Bears off of a free kick.
The Bears continued to push for a first half goal taking another five shots over the remainder of the first half but could not find the back of the net. Mercer entered the halftime break trailing 1-0, even though the Bears outshot the Keydets 10-6 in the first stanza.
In the 48th minute, Ebert earned her third save of the day, stopping Horney's header from going in. Ally Fordham recorded the Bears' first shot of the second half in the 54th minute but headed the ball just wide of the target.
Jasmine Spence ripped her first shot of the match in the 59th minute but was just wide of the frame. Minutes later, Alina McCue was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.
In the 83rd minute, defender Haley McDuffee nearly equalized the game for the Bears but the Keydets' keeper made the save once more. Defender Megan Delmonico was given a yellow card moments later in the 86th minute.
The Bears were unable to capitalize on their shot attempts in the final minutes of the match, falling 1-0 to VMI.
NOTABLES
• Goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert earned four saves on the day, playing all 90 minutes protecting the net.
• In addition to Ebert, defender Megan Delmonico played the entire match. Brie Pavol, Valeria Bermeo and Haley McDuffee each played nearly the entire game, recording 84 minutes a piece.
• Jasmine Spence provided an extra spark off the bench for the Bears, playing 50 minutes, tallying three shots.
• Two Bears were given yellow cards during the match: Alina McCue and Megan Delmonico.
• The Bears outshot the Keydets in both halves.
QUOTABLES
"Obviously this is not way the way we wanted to end regular season. We came out with a lot of heart and desire and created many chances. Unfortunately we couldn't score which has been our Achilles heel all season. We left game up to own goal and that was difference in the match. A great thing about the Southern Conference is every team gets in to the tournament. So we look forward to our match Wednesday with The Citadel." -- Head Coach Tony Economopoulos
RECORDS UPDATE
• Mercer: 9-9-1 (3-5-1)
• VMI: 7-10-1 (4-4-1)
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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STAT OF THE MATCH
Despite the score line, the Bears outshot the Keydets 19-13. Mercer also saw more shots on frame (6).
WOMAN OF THE MATCH
Forward Valeria Bermeo was the woman of the match, playing 84 minutes, recording three shots with one on target.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bears came out very aggressive, recording five shots in the first 10 minutes. Rhette Cauilan took the first shot of the match for Mercer in the 2nd minute, forcing the Keydets' keeper to make the save. In the 5th minute VMI earned its first look of the match, but freshman goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert was there to deny the Keydets.
In the 11th minute, VMI got on the scoreboard first via an unfortunate on-goal by the Bears off of a free kick.
The Bears continued to push for a first half goal taking another five shots over the remainder of the first half but could not find the back of the net. Mercer entered the halftime break trailing 1-0, even though the Bears outshot the Keydets 10-6 in the first stanza.
In the 48th minute, Ebert earned her third save of the day, stopping Horney's header from going in. Ally Fordham recorded the Bears' first shot of the second half in the 54th minute but headed the ball just wide of the target.
Jasmine Spence ripped her first shot of the match in the 59th minute but was just wide of the frame. Minutes later, Alina McCue was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.
In the 83rd minute, defender Haley McDuffee nearly equalized the game for the Bears but the Keydets' keeper made the save once more. Defender Megan Delmonico was given a yellow card moments later in the 86th minute.
The Bears were unable to capitalize on their shot attempts in the final minutes of the match, falling 1-0 to VMI.
NOTABLES
• Goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert earned four saves on the day, playing all 90 minutes protecting the net.
• In addition to Ebert, defender Megan Delmonico played the entire match. Brie Pavol, Valeria Bermeo and Haley McDuffee each played nearly the entire game, recording 84 minutes a piece.
• Jasmine Spence provided an extra spark off the bench for the Bears, playing 50 minutes, tallying three shots.
• Two Bears were given yellow cards during the match: Alina McCue and Megan Delmonico.
• The Bears outshot the Keydets in both halves.
QUOTABLES
"Obviously this is not way the way we wanted to end regular season. We came out with a lot of heart and desire and created many chances. Unfortunately we couldn't score which has been our Achilles heel all season. We left game up to own goal and that was difference in the match. A great thing about the Southern Conference is every team gets in to the tournament. So we look forward to our match Wednesday with The Citadel." -- Head Coach Tony Economopoulos
RECORDS UPDATE
• Mercer: 9-9-1 (3-5-1)
• VMI: 7-10-1 (4-4-1)
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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