Saturday, March 31
Macon, Ga.
1 p.m.
Mercer University
3-7, 1-2SoCon
6
vs
7
Furman
3-6, 3-0SoCon
1
2
3
4
F
Furman
1
1
2
3
7
MERCER
3
2
1
0
6
Team Stats
FUR
MER
Shots
28
37
Turnovers
9
9
Caused Turnovers
6
8
Faceoffs Won
3
15
Extra-Man Opps
3
3
Ground Balls
17
29
Game Leaders
Players
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
1
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
0
Players Mentioned
M
/ Men's Lacrosse
M
/ Men's Lacrosse
A
/ Men's LacrosseA
/ Men's LacrosseM
/ Men's Lacrosse
A
/ Men's LacrosseM
/ Men's LacrosseM
/ Men's LacrosseG
/ Men's Lacrosse
Photo by: Paul Woody
Bears Unable to Hold Off Furman’s Late Rally, Falling 7-6 Saturday
3/31/2018 4:40:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
MACON, Ga. – The Mercer men's lacrosse team dropped their Southern Conference matchup with Furman, 7-6, Saturday afternoon at Five Star Stadium.
How It Happened
Mercer jumped to an early 1-0 lead as Mikey Ewing found the back of the net in the 6th minute of play, assisted by Matt Quinn. Bryan Gibson added another less than a minute later, with Scott Baird recording the assist. Furman would score one of their own before Michael Quinn scored an unassisted goal with 2:40 remaining in the first period. The Bears took a 3-1 lead into the first intermission.
Furman's Zach Scott scored with 10:26 remaining in the second to make it a 3-2 game. Baird earned his second assist on the day as he found Gibson yet again to give the Bears a 4-2 lead with 4:57 in the second period. Matt Quinn scored his second goal of the day to stretch Mercer's lead to 5-2 as they entered the halftime break.
The Paladins' David Williamson scored two goals in the final minutes of the third period to cut into Mercer's advantage. With 1:31 remaining in the third, Josh Tarver found Patrick Marks, giving the Bears a 6-4 lead.
Furman would score three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to jump to their first lead of the game. Mercer was unable to rally late, falling 7-6.
With the loss, Mercer falls to 3-7, while Furman improves to 3-6.
Notables
» Despite the score line, the Bears outshot the Paladins, 37-28.
» The Bears forced the Paladins' keeper to produce 11 saves on the afternoon.
» Goalkeeper Bradley Hodoval tallied 10 saves on the day.
» Attacker Nate Patterson took a team-high eight shots.
» Attacker Bryan Gibson netted a team-high two goals.
» The Bears' midfielder Scott Baird assisted on two goals.
» Kiel Brennan scooped a team-high 12 ground balls and went 16 for 19 on faceoff attempts.
Records Update
Mercer:Â 3-7, 1-2 SoCon
Furman: 3-6, 3-0 SoCon
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Next Game
The Bears will continue their home stand, hosting a Southern Conference matchup with VMI next Saturday, April 7, at Five Star Stadium. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Men's Lacrosse, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerLacrosse (Twitter), /MercerMensLAX(Facebook) and @MercerMensLacrosse (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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How It Happened
Mercer jumped to an early 1-0 lead as Mikey Ewing found the back of the net in the 6th minute of play, assisted by Matt Quinn. Bryan Gibson added another less than a minute later, with Scott Baird recording the assist. Furman would score one of their own before Michael Quinn scored an unassisted goal with 2:40 remaining in the first period. The Bears took a 3-1 lead into the first intermission.
Furman's Zach Scott scored with 10:26 remaining in the second to make it a 3-2 game. Baird earned his second assist on the day as he found Gibson yet again to give the Bears a 4-2 lead with 4:57 in the second period. Matt Quinn scored his second goal of the day to stretch Mercer's lead to 5-2 as they entered the halftime break.
The Paladins' David Williamson scored two goals in the final minutes of the third period to cut into Mercer's advantage. With 1:31 remaining in the third, Josh Tarver found Patrick Marks, giving the Bears a 6-4 lead.
Furman would score three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to jump to their first lead of the game. Mercer was unable to rally late, falling 7-6.
With the loss, Mercer falls to 3-7, while Furman improves to 3-6.
Notables
» Despite the score line, the Bears outshot the Paladins, 37-28.
» The Bears forced the Paladins' keeper to produce 11 saves on the afternoon.
» Goalkeeper Bradley Hodoval tallied 10 saves on the day.
» Attacker Nate Patterson took a team-high eight shots.
» Attacker Bryan Gibson netted a team-high two goals.
» The Bears' midfielder Scott Baird assisted on two goals.
» Kiel Brennan scooped a team-high 12 ground balls and went 16 for 19 on faceoff attempts.
Records Update
Mercer:Â 3-7, 1-2 SoCon
Furman: 3-6, 3-0 SoCon
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Next Game
The Bears will continue their home stand, hosting a Southern Conference matchup with VMI next Saturday, April 7, at Five Star Stadium. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Follow the Bears
For complete coverage of Mercer Men's Lacrosse, please follow the Bears on social media at @MercerLacrosse (Twitter), /MercerMensLAX(Facebook) and @MercerMensLacrosse (Instagram) or visit the official home of Mercer Athletics at MercerBears.com.
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