Friday, September 8
Macon, Ga.
7 p.m. ET
Mercer University
3-4-0
1
vs
0
Georgia State
1-4-1
1
2
F
Georgia State
0
0
0
Mercer
1
0
1
Team Stats
GSUW
MER
Goals
0
1
Shots
17
11
Shots on Goal
8
7
Saves
6
8
Corners
7
1
Fouls
10
11
Scoring Plays
Fordham, Ally (1)
Assisted By: Bermeo, Valeria
Header GOAL by MER Fordham, Ally (FIRST GOAL), Assist by Bermeo, Valeria, goal number 1 for season.
14:52
Game Leaders
Shots
3
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
0
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Shots
2
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
M/F
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's SoccerM
/ Women's SoccerM/F
/ Women's Soccer
Mercer Defeats Georgia State 1-0 at Bear Field Friday Night
9/8/2017 9:31:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MACON, Ga. – Mercer women's soccer team got back on the winning track with a thrilling 1-0 triumph over Georgia State Friday night at Bear Field.
STAT OF THE MATCH
Freshman goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert helped the Bears complete their third shutout of the season, with eight saves on the night.
WOMAN OF THE MATCH
Freshman Ally Fordham scored her first collegiate goal, a game-winner in the 14th minute.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both squads came out eager to claim an early goal in the match. In the 13th minute the Panthers headed one towards goal but keeper Ebert was able to come up with a big save to keep the match at 0-0.
Minutes later, Valeria Bermeo crossed one into the box to connect with Ally Fordham, who headed it past the keeper for a 1-0 lead.
In the 32nd minute Ebert denied Georgia State once again to protect the Bears' lead. Once again in the 40th minute, the Panthers drilled one towards goal but Ebert was able to punch it out for the save.
Georgia State opened the second half attempting to press for an equalizer. Mercer's defensive tactics and back line held strong throughout the second half to hold on for the 1-0 lead.
NOTABLES
• Despite the final score, the Panthers outshot the Bears 17-11 in the match.
• Goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert saw her second full match of action, recording eight saves.
• Caroline Smith provided a solid spark for Mercer off the bench, playing 40 minutes, recording two shots.
• Valeria Bermeo recorded her second assist on the season, connecting with Fordham in the first half.
RECORDS UPDATE
• Mercer: 3-4-0
• Georgia State: 1-4-1
QUOTABLES
"I was very happy with our performance tonight. We challenged our girls after the Marquette match to bring that type of energy to this match and they did. This is our first shutout in four games. We challenged them defensively and they responded. Offensively, we got one in early and I was proud of that; that allowed us to put some pressure on them. We got the win and it was well deserved."
—Head Coach Tony Economopolous
NEXT MATCH
• The Bears return to action when they host Alabama A&M on Sunday, Sept. 10, beginning at 2 p.m. at Bear Field.
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
Freshman goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert helped the Bears complete their third shutout of the season, with eight saves on the night.
WOMAN OF THE MATCH
Freshman Ally Fordham scored her first collegiate goal, a game-winner in the 14th minute.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both squads came out eager to claim an early goal in the match. In the 13th minute the Panthers headed one towards goal but keeper Ebert was able to come up with a big save to keep the match at 0-0.
Minutes later, Valeria Bermeo crossed one into the box to connect with Ally Fordham, who headed it past the keeper for a 1-0 lead.
In the 32nd minute Ebert denied Georgia State once again to protect the Bears' lead. Once again in the 40th minute, the Panthers drilled one towards goal but Ebert was able to punch it out for the save.
Georgia State opened the second half attempting to press for an equalizer. Mercer's defensive tactics and back line held strong throughout the second half to hold on for the 1-0 lead.
NOTABLES
• Despite the final score, the Panthers outshot the Bears 17-11 in the match.
• Goalkeeper Jordyn Ebert saw her second full match of action, recording eight saves.
• Caroline Smith provided a solid spark for Mercer off the bench, playing 40 minutes, recording two shots.
• Valeria Bermeo recorded her second assist on the season, connecting with Fordham in the first half.
RECORDS UPDATE
• Mercer: 3-4-0
• Georgia State: 1-4-1
QUOTABLES
"I was very happy with our performance tonight. We challenged our girls after the Marquette match to bring that type of energy to this match and they did. This is our first shutout in four games. We challenged them defensively and they responded. Offensively, we got one in early and I was proud of that; that allowed us to put some pressure on them. We got the win and it was well deserved."
—Head Coach Tony Economopolous
NEXT MATCH
• The Bears return to action when they host Alabama A&M on Sunday, Sept. 10, beginning at 2 p.m. at Bear Field.
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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