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48
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21
12
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8
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17
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23
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Photo by: Alex Soto
Mercer Dominates Presbyterian, Wins Third Straight
3/11/2018 4:54:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
MACON, Ga. – Kate Leone and Caitlin Smith recorded four goals apiece as Mercer won its third straight game with a 21-7 victory over Presbyterian at Five Star Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
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HOW IT HAPPENED
Smith set the tone for the game, scoring her first goal of the afternoon just 30 seconds into the contest. Presbyterian would knot the game, 1-1, but Mercer (3-3) would score five of the next six goals as Smith, Kate Leone, Lily Morin and Lindsey Zeltwanger found the back of the net. Three consecutive goals by the Blue Hose would tighten Mercer's lead, but Sami Van Slyke's goal with three minutes and 23 seconds remaining in the half sparked a four-goal run. Mercer led 10-5 at the intermission.
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It was all Orange and Black in the second half as Mercer outscored Presbyterian 11-2 and pulled away. The Bears would tag on a seven-goal run that included goals by Cailey Thornburg and Gabby Goldberg. Â
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Caitlin Smith recorded a career-high four goals off five shots in the 21-7 win. Smith is one of the Bears' top shooters this season, averaging a .538 shot percentage.
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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
Smith set the tone for the game, scoring her first goal of the afternoon just 30 seconds into the contest. Presbyterian would knot the game, 1-1, but Mercer (3-3) would score five of the next six goals as Smith, Kate Leone, Lily Morin and Lindsey Zeltwanger found the back of the net. Three consecutive goals by the Blue Hose would tighten Mercer's lead, but Sami Van Slyke's goal with three minutes and 23 seconds remaining in the half sparked a four-goal run. Mercer led 10-5 at the intermission.
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It was all Orange and Black in the second half as Mercer outscored Presbyterian 11-2 and pulled away. The Bears would tag on a seven-goal run that included goals by Cailey Thornburg and Gabby Goldberg. Â
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Caitlin Smith recorded a career-high four goals off five shots in the 21-7 win. Smith is one of the Bears' top shooters this season, averaging a .538 shot percentage.
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NOTABLES
- Mercer outshot Presbyterian 48-19 and had 12 turnovers compared to the Blue Hose's 21.
- The Bears earned 17 draw controls compared to Presbyterian's 11 and forced eight caused turnovers.
- Iseabal Cryne recorded a .462 save percentage, including six saves.
- Eleven players scored including first-timers Gabby Goldberg, Cailey Thornburg, Mackenzie Wenczkowski and Lily Morin.
- This is the highest scoring margin the Bears have earned this season.
- Smith recorded a career-high four goals off five shots, alongside Leone's four goals off six shots.
- Meghan Segreti tied her season-high and led the Bears with eight draw controls.
- Kate Christian, Erica Coyne and Lindsey Zeltwanger led the Bears notching three assists each.Â
- Mercer:Â 3-3, 0-0 SoCon
- Presbyterian:Â 1-6, 0-0 Big South
- Mercer will host Louisville at Five Star Stadium on Wednesday, March 14 at 4 p.m.
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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