Saturday, April 14
Louisville, Ky.
1 p.m.
Mercer University
4-8, 2-3SoCon
6
at
12
Bellarmine
3-8, 1-4SoCon
1
2
3
4
F
Mercer
2
4
0
0
6
Bellarmine
2
4
4
2
12
Team Stats
MER
BU
Shots
31
40
Turnovers
18
10
Caused Turnovers
3
15
Faceoffs Won
13
7
Extra-Man Opps
2
3
Ground Balls
25
19
Game Leaders
Players
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
1
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
1
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
0
CT
0
G
1
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
0
Players Mentioned
Photo by: Peyton Williams
Mercer Falls 12-6 at Bellarmine Saturday Afternoon
4/14/2018 3:34:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Mercer men's lacrosse team was unable to hold of the Knights' second half push and dropped a 12-6 decision to Bellarmine Saturday afternoon at Owlsey B. Frazier Stadium.
How It Happened
Mercer jumped to a two goal lead as Pascal Coombs and Will McCarthy both netted unassisted goals in the first ten minutes of play. Bellarmine's Ian Miller would respond with a pair of goals of his own to even the game at 2-2 before the first period ended.
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Bellarmine jumped to their first lead of the game as Graham Macko and Brian Wall each netted one in the first five minutes of the second period. Mercer's Nate Patterson scored his fourth goal of the year with 9:54 remaining in the half to cut into the lead. The Knights would not let up on the pressure, scoring two more before giving the Bears a chance to respond. Down 6-3, the Bears scored three straight to tie the game up at 6-6 right before the half.
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The second half was all Knights as Mercer was unable to find the back of the net and Bellarmine scored six unanswered goals.
With the loss, Mercer falls to 4-8, while Bellarmine improves to 3-8.
Notables
» Despite the score line, Mercer recorded 31 shots on the day, including 17 on target.
» The Bears forced the Knights' keeper to produce 11 saves.
» Goalkeeper Bradley Hodoval tallied 9 saves on the day.
» The Bears went 0 for 2 on the afternoon on man-up opportunities.
» Mercer out-scooped the Knights, 24-20 on ground balls.
» Mercer was 9 for 13 on clears throughout the game.
Records Update
Mercer: 4-8, 2-3 SoCon
Bellarmine: 3-8, 1-4 SoCon
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Next Game
The Bears will return home for the final home game of the season, hosting Richmond next Saturday, April 21 at Five Star Stadium. Play is scheduled to begin at 12 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 a two goal lead as Pascal Coombs and Will McCarthy both netted unassisted goals in the first ten minutes of play. Bellarmine's Ian Miller would respond with a pair of goals of his own to even the game at 2-2 before the first period ended.
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Bellarmine jumped to their first lead of the game as Graham Macko and Brian Wall each netted one in the first five minutes of the second period. Mercer's Nate Patterson scored his fourth goal of the year with 9:54 remaining in the half to cut into the lead. The Knights would not let up on the pressure, scoring two more before giving the Bears a chance to respond. Down 6-3, the Bears scored three straight to tie the game up at 6-6 right before the half.
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The second half was all Knights as Mercer was unable to find the back of the net and Bellarmine scored six unanswered goals.
With the loss, Mercer falls to 4-8, while Bellarmine improves to 3-8.
Notables
» Despite the score line, Mercer recorded 31 shots on the day, including 17 on target.
» The Bears forced the Knights' keeper to produce 11 saves.
» Goalkeeper Bradley Hodoval tallied 9 saves on the day.
» The Bears went 0 for 2 on the afternoon on man-up opportunities.
» Mercer out-scooped the Knights, 24-20 on ground balls.
» Mercer was 9 for 13 on clears throughout the game.
Records Update
Mercer: 4-8, 2-3 SoCon
Bellarmine: 3-8, 1-4 SoCon
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Next Game
The Bears will return home for the final home game of the season, hosting Richmond next Saturday, April 21 at Five Star Stadium. Play is scheduled to begin at 12 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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