Sunday, September 17
Macon, Ga.
2 p.m. ET
Mercer University
6-4-0
6
vs
0
South Carolina State
1-7-0
1
2
F
SC State
0
0
0
Mercer
4
2
6
Team Stats
SCSU
MER
Goals
0
6
Shots
1
24
Shots on Goal
0
13
Saves
7
0
Corners
0
8
Fouls
7
2
Scoring Plays
Bermeo, Valeria (1)
Assisted By: Fordham, Ally , Cauilan, Rhette
GOAL by MER Bermeo, Valeria (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Fordham, Ally and Cauilan, Rhette, goal number 1 for season.
9:59
Chandlee, Emma (1)
MER Chandlee, Emma PENALTY KICK GOAL, goal number 1 for season.
28:02
Pavol, Brie (1)
Assisted By: Spence, Jasmine
Header GOAL by MER Pavol, Brie, Assist by Spence, Jasmine, goal number 1 for season.
29:11
Johnson, Madi (2)
Assisted By: Christensen, Jorden , Adcock, Sarah
GOAL by MER Johnson, Madi, Assist by Christensen, Jorden and Adcock, Sarah, goal number 2 for season.
34:07
Smith, Caroline (2)
Assisted By: Hill, Alexius
cross from 17 to 13 who headed it past k
56:02
Alhamra, Madeline (1)
Assisted By: Spence, Jasmine
curled in upper right
82:54
Game Leaders
Players
Shots
5
SOG
4
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
M
/ Women's SoccerM/F
/ Women's SoccerM
/ Women's Soccer
D/MF
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
F/M
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's SoccerM/F
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
M/F
/ Women's Soccer
M
/ Women's Soccer
Bears’ Offense Explodes in 6-0 Shutout Over South Carolina State Sunday
9/17/2017 4:31:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MACON, Ga. – Mercer's women's soccer team continued its winning ways Sunday afternoon with a convincing 6-0 shutout over South Carolina State at Bear Field. The triumph was the Bears' fourth consecutive victory.
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STAT OF THE MATCH
The Bears outshot the Bulldogs 24-1 in the match as the offense was clicking on all cylinders.
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WOMAN OF THE MATCH
Jasmine Spence was the woman of the match, creating two goals for the Bears, earning two assists.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bears got off to a very strong start, taking an early lead in the 10th minute when Ally Fordham crossed one in to Valeria Bermeo who finished in front of the net.
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In the 28th minute the Bears were awarded a penalty kick due to a foul in the box. Senior midfielder Emma Chandlee took the kick for Mercer and beat the keeper, firing it into the back of the net.
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Shortly thereafter, Brie Pavol headed one into goal, assisted by Jasmine Spence off of a corner kick in the 29th minute.
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In the 34th minute, Madi Johnson rocketed one into the upper corner of the goal from deep, assisted by Jorden Christensen.
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Mercer entered the locker room with a 4-0 lead.
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The Bears didn't let off the gas as they continued to press for more goals in the second half. That is exactly what they found in the 56th minute when Caroline Smith scored her second goal of the season, heading one in, assisted by Alexius Hill.
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In the 83rd minute, Madeline Alhamra earned her first collegiate goal when she curled one past the keeper, assisted by Jasmine Spence.
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Mercer continued to fight for another goal but the score held strong as the Bears earned their fifth shutout of the season, 6-0.
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NOTABLES
• Goalkeeper Payton Jamieson saw her second half of collegiate action, playing the entire first period of the match. Jamieson is now 2-0-0 on the season while in the goal.
• Jasmine Spence earned a team-high and season-high two assists on the match.
• Five different Bears scored their first goals of the season: Bermeo, Chandlee, Pavol, Johnson, and Alhamra.
• The Bears scored a season-high for goals in a half, scoring four in the first.
• With the blanking of the Bulldogs, the Bears now have five shutouts on the season.
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RECORDS UPDATE
• Mercer: 6-4-0
• South Carolina State: 1-7-0
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QUOTABLES
 "I was happy with today's win. We played a good South Carolina State team that is much improved from last year. We came in with a good game plan and we wanted to speed up our pace of play. Overall, I was pleased with our performance. We were more efficient and effective in front of goal and that showed through." --Head Coach Tony Economopolous
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NEXT MATCH
• The Bears will open Southern Conference play next weekend when they play host to The Citadel Friday, Sept. 22, beginning at 7 p.m.
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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
The Bears outshot the Bulldogs 24-1 in the match as the offense was clicking on all cylinders.
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WOMAN OF THE MATCH
Jasmine Spence was the woman of the match, creating two goals for the Bears, earning two assists.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bears got off to a very strong start, taking an early lead in the 10th minute when Ally Fordham crossed one in to Valeria Bermeo who finished in front of the net.
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In the 28th minute the Bears were awarded a penalty kick due to a foul in the box. Senior midfielder Emma Chandlee took the kick for Mercer and beat the keeper, firing it into the back of the net.
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Shortly thereafter, Brie Pavol headed one into goal, assisted by Jasmine Spence off of a corner kick in the 29th minute.
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In the 34th minute, Madi Johnson rocketed one into the upper corner of the goal from deep, assisted by Jorden Christensen.
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Mercer entered the locker room with a 4-0 lead.
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The Bears didn't let off the gas as they continued to press for more goals in the second half. That is exactly what they found in the 56th minute when Caroline Smith scored her second goal of the season, heading one in, assisted by Alexius Hill.
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In the 83rd minute, Madeline Alhamra earned her first collegiate goal when she curled one past the keeper, assisted by Jasmine Spence.
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Mercer continued to fight for another goal but the score held strong as the Bears earned their fifth shutout of the season, 6-0.
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NOTABLES
• Goalkeeper Payton Jamieson saw her second half of collegiate action, playing the entire first period of the match. Jamieson is now 2-0-0 on the season while in the goal.
• Jasmine Spence earned a team-high and season-high two assists on the match.
• Five different Bears scored their first goals of the season: Bermeo, Chandlee, Pavol, Johnson, and Alhamra.
• The Bears scored a season-high for goals in a half, scoring four in the first.
• With the blanking of the Bulldogs, the Bears now have five shutouts on the season.
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RECORDS UPDATE
• Mercer: 6-4-0
• South Carolina State: 1-7-0
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QUOTABLES
 "I was happy with today's win. We played a good South Carolina State team that is much improved from last year. We came in with a good game plan and we wanted to speed up our pace of play. Overall, I was pleased with our performance. We were more efficient and effective in front of goal and that showed through." --Head Coach Tony Economopolous
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NEXT MATCH
• The Bears will open Southern Conference play next weekend when they play host to The Citadel Friday, Sept. 22, beginning at 7 p.m.
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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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