Mercer Hosts Wofford Terriers at Bear Field Sunday

MACON, Ga. – The Mercer women's soccer team looks to bounce back from Friday's decision when they play host to the Wofford Terriers this Sunday, Oct. 1 at Bear Field beginning at 2 p.m.

SUNDAY'S MATCHUP
Date: Sunday, Oct. 1 | 2 p.m.
Teams: Mercer (7-5-0, 1-1-0) vs. Wofford (5-5-1, 1-1-1)
Location: Macon, Ga. | Bear Field
Live Stats: MercerBears.com/LiveStats
Live Stream: ESPN3
Twitter Updates: @MercerWSoccer

SERIES HISTORY | LAST MEETING
Mercer leads the all-time series against the Terriers, 3-1-0. In 2015 when the two squads last met, the Bears defeated Furman 1-0 at Bear Field.

NOTABLES

Last time on the pitch the Bears five-match winning streak came to a skid as they fell 1-0 to the Furman Paladins.
Freshman forward Sarah Adock's twin sister, Maggie, is a midfielder for the Terriers.
Freshman Ally Fordham netted her fourth goal of the season against The Citadel and leads the Bears in goals scored.
Senior Valeria Bermeo leads the team in assists with six on the season.
Out of the seven victories the Bears have earned this season, five of the wins have come by shutouts.
Mercer has protected their pitch very efficiently this season, holding a 5-3 home record.
The Bears average 16.5 shots per match while allowing 13.6 to their opponents.
After facing the Terriers, the Bears will return to the pitch on Friday, Oct. 7, when they travel to Cullowhee, N.C. to face Western Carolina beginning at 7 p.m.

SCOUTING THE TERRIERS
Wofford enters the matchup having defeated The Citadel 4-0 on the road Friday night. Katie Beurlein led the Terriers in the match, scoring two goals. Wofford's forward Hayley Younginer leads the nation in goals scored, putting 17 in the back of the net this season. The Terriers average 2.64 goals and 17.4 shots per game. However, their defense has been shaky, allowing 2 goals and 13.2 shots per game to their opponents.

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Mercer Hosts Wofford Terriers at Bear Field Sunday

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