Saturday, February 10
Macon, Ga.
12 p.m.
Mercer University
0-1
7
vs
14
Liberty
1-0
1
2
F
Liberty
4
10
14
Mercer
4
3
7
Team Stats
LIBERTY
MER
Shots
38
21
Turnovers
28
30
Caused Turnovers
14
10
Draw Controls
17
6
Free-Position Shots
10
10
Ground Balls
28
20
Game Leaders
G
3
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
3
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
0
G
1
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
Players Mentioned
A
/ Women's Lacrosse
GK
/ Women's LacrosseA
/ Women's Lacrosse
D
/ Women's Lacrosse
GK
/ Women's LacrosseMF
/ Women's Lacrosse
Photo by: Judy Stapleton
Bears Downed in Season Opener Against Liberty
2/10/2018 6:00:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
MACON, Ga. – Mercer opened its 2018 season hosting Liberty at Five Star Stadium on the cloudy Saturday afternoon. The Bears dropped the home opener 7-14 to the Big South opponent.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Mercer's opening season started out bad, after senior goalkeeper Haleigh Wurzel was subbed out due to a quick injury. Freshman, Iseabal Cryne subbed in to lead the Bears the rest of the contest. The first half began with Mercer control, leading the first five minutes 2-0. The Lady Flames lit their fire scoring two goals in the next consecutive five minutes. Mercer extended their lead by another two goals, only to have the Lady Flames retaliate in the final minute of the half to tie the contest at four.
Erica Coyne began the second half with a hat trick, earning her third goal off three shots. Liberty took the lead after scoring three consecutive goals in less all within one minute. With 19 minutes remaining of the second half, Liberty slowed down the tempo in hopes of keeping their three-point lead. Attempting to rally within the final five minutes against the Lady Flames, Kelly Hagerty scored her first goal of the season to pull the Bears back within five points. However, Liberty held off the intensified Mercer offense to seal the final.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Erica Coyne led Mercer's offense with three goals off four shots to go along with her two caused turnovers and two groundballs. The senior attacker earned her first hat trick of the season.
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NOTABLES
For complete coverage of Mercer Women's Lacrosse, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerWLax (Twitter), /MercerWomensLacrosse (Facebook) and @MercerWLax (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Mercer's opening season started out bad, after senior goalkeeper Haleigh Wurzel was subbed out due to a quick injury. Freshman, Iseabal Cryne subbed in to lead the Bears the rest of the contest. The first half began with Mercer control, leading the first five minutes 2-0. The Lady Flames lit their fire scoring two goals in the next consecutive five minutes. Mercer extended their lead by another two goals, only to have the Lady Flames retaliate in the final minute of the half to tie the contest at four.
Erica Coyne began the second half with a hat trick, earning her third goal off three shots. Liberty took the lead after scoring three consecutive goals in less all within one minute. With 19 minutes remaining of the second half, Liberty slowed down the tempo in hopes of keeping their three-point lead. Attempting to rally within the final five minutes against the Lady Flames, Kelly Hagerty scored her first goal of the season to pull the Bears back within five points. However, Liberty held off the intensified Mercer offense to seal the final.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Erica Coyne led Mercer's offense with three goals off four shots to go along with her two caused turnovers and two groundballs. The senior attacker earned her first hat trick of the season.
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NOTABLES
- Cryne recorded a career-high ten saves for the Bears, notching six in the first half.
- Cryne also led the Bears with four groundballs, with Katie Martin registering three.
- Coyne led the first half with two goals off only two shots, and adding her third goal for the afternoon in the second half.
- Mercer led Liberty 2-3 in extra-man opportunities.
- Lindsey Zeltwanger notched a team-high three caused turnovers, alongside two goals and two groundballs.
- Mercer:Â 0-1, 0-0 SoCon
- Liberty:Â 1-0, 0-0 Big South
- Mercer will travel to California to face Fresno State on Friday, February 13 at 4 p.m. ET as well as Cali on Sunday, February 18 at 12 p.m. ET.
For complete coverage of Mercer Women's Lacrosse, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerWLax (Twitter), /MercerWomensLacrosse (Facebook) and @MercerWLax (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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