Sunday, September 23
Birmingham, Ala.
7 PM
Mercer University
5-3-3, 0-0-1SoCon
2
at
2
Samford
4-5, 1-0SoCon
1
2
OT 3
OT 4
F
Mercer
0
2
0
0
2
Samford
0
2
0
0
2
Team Stats
MER
SAM
Goals
2
2
Shots
8
24
Shots on Goal
6
10
Saves
8
4
Corners
3
9
Fouls
14
16
Scoring Plays
TEAM
GOAL by SAM OWN GOAL (FIRST GOAL).
65:28
Caroline Smith
Assisted By: Abigail Zoeller
free kick headed in
76:18
Abigail Zoeller
MER Abigail Zoeller PENALTY KICK GOAL.
81:50
Erin Bonner (2)
Assisted By: Erin Patterson
cross headed in far post
84:48
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
1
Assists
1
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
1
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
2
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Bears Draw Even, 2-2, at Samford After Extra Time
9/23/2018 9:55:00 PM | Women's Soccer
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Mercer women's soccer team drew even with Samford in a 2-2 Southern Conference decision Sunday night at the Samford Soccer Stadium.
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Stat of the Match
Mercer showed their depth in their second consecutive extra time match, fielding 22 players throughout the game.
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Woman of the Match
Senior midfielder Caroline Smith was the woman of the match for the Bears, capitalizing on her one opportunity, scoring the opening goal for the Bears.
How It Happened
The Bears' Kyra Idris saw the first chance in the match, firing one at the Bulldogs' keeper in the 7th minute but was denied on her attempt. Mercer's keeper Payton Jamieson was first called upon in the 19th minute, stepping up to make the save.
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The Bears controlled the momentum through the first half but couldn't find the early opener, as the teams entered the break tied at one a piece.
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In the 66th minute of play, the Bulldogs would find the opener, scoring off a set piece. The Bears continued to press higher for an equalizer. In the 76th, Abigail Zoeller sent a ball into the box for Caroline Smith to head home to tie the match at 1-1.
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Mercer was awarded a penalty kick in the 81st minute with Zoeller converting for her 8th goal of the season.
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Momentum would shift yet again, as Samford snuck one past the keeper to tie the match at 2-2 in the 85th minute.
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For the sixth time this season, the Bears would enter extra time.
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Keeper Jordyn Ebert was called upon early in overtime and stepped up to make the save. Ebert kept things level once again in the second period of extra time when a ball was sent on target in the 108th minute.
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The Bears would see their best opportunity of overtime as time expired, with Zoeller sending the ball into the box on a free kick. Mercer was unable to connect on the final touch.
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The match would end in a 2-2 draw, with Mercer improving to 5-3-4 on the season.
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Notables
» Payton Jamieson and Jordyn Ebert each saw action at goalkeeper in Sunday's matchup, with Jamieson earning the start and Ebert playing the second half and extra time. Jamieson earned one save while Ebert snagged seven.
» Mercer forced the Bulldogs' keeper to produce four saves on the night.
» Sophomore forward Abigail Zoeller continued to impress, recording an assist on the opening goal and converting from the penalty spot.
» Four different Bears played over 100 minutes (Jorden Christensen, Megan Delmonico, Brie Pavol, and Kylie Buchanan).
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Quotables
"It was a heavyweight fight tonight. It was two very good teams and it went back and forth. We came out a bit sluggish and once we calmed our nerves I thought it was a very even game. I was proud of our girls for responding when we went down a goal. We had the lead their briefly but didn't let up once they tied it up. Both teams had chances in overtime to win it but this is how SoCon is. This is a race. For us to go on the road and get two ties, we'll take that."—Head Coach Tony Economopoulos
Up Next
Mercer will return to home to host the VMI Keydets next Friday, Sept. 28, at Betts Stadium. The match is slated for 7 p.m.
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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.Â
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Stat of the Match
Mercer showed their depth in their second consecutive extra time match, fielding 22 players throughout the game.
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Woman of the Match
Senior midfielder Caroline Smith was the woman of the match for the Bears, capitalizing on her one opportunity, scoring the opening goal for the Bears.
How It Happened
The Bears' Kyra Idris saw the first chance in the match, firing one at the Bulldogs' keeper in the 7th minute but was denied on her attempt. Mercer's keeper Payton Jamieson was first called upon in the 19th minute, stepping up to make the save.
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The Bears controlled the momentum through the first half but couldn't find the early opener, as the teams entered the break tied at one a piece.
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In the 66th minute of play, the Bulldogs would find the opener, scoring off a set piece. The Bears continued to press higher for an equalizer. In the 76th, Abigail Zoeller sent a ball into the box for Caroline Smith to head home to tie the match at 1-1.
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Mercer was awarded a penalty kick in the 81st minute with Zoeller converting for her 8th goal of the season.
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Momentum would shift yet again, as Samford snuck one past the keeper to tie the match at 2-2 in the 85th minute.
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For the sixth time this season, the Bears would enter extra time.
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Keeper Jordyn Ebert was called upon early in overtime and stepped up to make the save. Ebert kept things level once again in the second period of extra time when a ball was sent on target in the 108th minute.
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The Bears would see their best opportunity of overtime as time expired, with Zoeller sending the ball into the box on a free kick. Mercer was unable to connect on the final touch.
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The match would end in a 2-2 draw, with Mercer improving to 5-3-4 on the season.
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Notables
» Payton Jamieson and Jordyn Ebert each saw action at goalkeeper in Sunday's matchup, with Jamieson earning the start and Ebert playing the second half and extra time. Jamieson earned one save while Ebert snagged seven.
» Mercer forced the Bulldogs' keeper to produce four saves on the night.
» Sophomore forward Abigail Zoeller continued to impress, recording an assist on the opening goal and converting from the penalty spot.
» Four different Bears played over 100 minutes (Jorden Christensen, Megan Delmonico, Brie Pavol, and Kylie Buchanan).
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Quotables
"It was a heavyweight fight tonight. It was two very good teams and it went back and forth. We came out a bit sluggish and once we calmed our nerves I thought it was a very even game. I was proud of our girls for responding when we went down a goal. We had the lead their briefly but didn't let up once they tied it up. Both teams had chances in overtime to win it but this is how SoCon is. This is a race. For us to go on the road and get two ties, we'll take that."—Head Coach Tony Economopoulos
Up Next
Mercer will return to home to host the VMI Keydets next Friday, Sept. 28, at Betts Stadium. The match is slated for 7 p.m.
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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.Â
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