Friday, September 7
Macon, Ga.
7 p.m.
Mercer University
3-3-1
0
vs
1
Austin Peay
4-2-0
1
2
F
Austin Peay
0
1
1
Mercer
0
0
0
Team Stats
APSU
MER
Goals
1
0
Shots
12
22
Shots on Goal
9
8
Saves
8
8
Corners
9
5
Fouls
7
6
Scoring Plays
DIXON, McKenzie
Assisted By: DAURIAT, Jade
GOAL by APSU DIXON, McKenzie (FIRST GOAL), Assist by DAURIAT, Jade.
62:32
Game Leaders
Shots
8
SOG
4
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
4
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
MF
/ Women's Soccer
MF
/ Women's Soccer
D
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
F
/ Women's Soccer
GK
/ Women's Soccer
MF
/ Women's SoccerMF/F
/ Women's Soccer
Photo by: Kurt Ebert
Bears Fall Short of Governors 1-0 Friday Night
9/7/2018 10:42:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MACON, Ga. – The Mercer women's soccer squad battled hard but came up short, falling 1-0 to Austin Peay at Betts Stadium Friday Night.
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Stat of the Match
Despite outshooting Austin Peay, 22-12, Mercer put only eight of those shots on goal.
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Woman of the Match
Senior defender Jorden Christensen was the woman of the match for Mercer. Christensen showed true grit and toughness for a full 90 minutes on the Bears' back line, producing several tackles to help limit the Governors' chances.
How It Happened
Both squads saw early chances in the match, forcing each goalkeeper to produce a save in the first ten minutes of play. Mercer goalie Payton Jamieson made her first save of the match in the sixth snagging another less than two minutes later. Sarah Adcock tested the Governors' goalie in the eighth minute but was unable to beat the keeper.
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Momentum began to shift the Bears' way as they pressed higher to find an opener. The Bears saw many other opportunities in the period, recording seven more shots, but couldn't connect with the final touch.
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The two squads entered the break at 0-0, with Mercer outshooting Austin Peay eight to six in the first half.
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Mercer came out of halftime very aggressive with six shots in the first fifteen minutes. Freshman midfielder Kylie Buchanan nearly found the back of the net in the 53rd minute, firing a ball from outside of the box but the Austin Peay keeper came up with another big save.
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Austin Peay found an opportunity in the 63rd minute off of a counter attack and capitalized, as McKenzie Dixon netted the lone goal of the match.
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The Bears pressed for an equalizer creating chance after chance but were unable to find the back of the net. Mercer outshot the Governors, 14-6, in the second half.
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Notables
» Goalkeeper Payton Jamieson earned her first start of the season in between the posts for the Bears.
»Jamieson and Jordyn Ebert each played a half in front of goal, earning four saves a piece.
» Abigail Zoeller recorded a career-high eight shots on the night, four on target.
» Mercer committed six fouls on the night, with Kyra Idris given her first caution on the season.
» Sophomore midfielder Lily Stauble earned her first career start for the Bears.
» Twenty-one Bears saw the field against Austin Peay.
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QuotablesÂ
"It was a tough one tonight. It's the second consecutive game that I have felt we were the dominant team, creating many chances in front of the goal. Credit to Austin Peay they countered us and got a good chance and were able to capitalize. I am proud of our girls' efforts tonight. We played hard and pressed hard for a full 90 minutes, creating 22 shots. This is a positive step and will be a building block for us as a team. We will now look forward to bouncing back on Sunday." -Head Coach Tony Economopoulos.
Up Next
Mercer aims to get back on the winning track this Sunday, Sept. 9, as they host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Betts Stadium. The match is slated for 2 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.
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Stat of the Match
Despite outshooting Austin Peay, 22-12, Mercer put only eight of those shots on goal.
Â
Woman of the Match
Senior defender Jorden Christensen was the woman of the match for Mercer. Christensen showed true grit and toughness for a full 90 minutes on the Bears' back line, producing several tackles to help limit the Governors' chances.
How It Happened
Both squads saw early chances in the match, forcing each goalkeeper to produce a save in the first ten minutes of play. Mercer goalie Payton Jamieson made her first save of the match in the sixth snagging another less than two minutes later. Sarah Adcock tested the Governors' goalie in the eighth minute but was unable to beat the keeper.
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Momentum began to shift the Bears' way as they pressed higher to find an opener. The Bears saw many other opportunities in the period, recording seven more shots, but couldn't connect with the final touch.
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The two squads entered the break at 0-0, with Mercer outshooting Austin Peay eight to six in the first half.
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Mercer came out of halftime very aggressive with six shots in the first fifteen minutes. Freshman midfielder Kylie Buchanan nearly found the back of the net in the 53rd minute, firing a ball from outside of the box but the Austin Peay keeper came up with another big save.
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Austin Peay found an opportunity in the 63rd minute off of a counter attack and capitalized, as McKenzie Dixon netted the lone goal of the match.
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The Bears pressed for an equalizer creating chance after chance but were unable to find the back of the net. Mercer outshot the Governors, 14-6, in the second half.
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Notables
» Goalkeeper Payton Jamieson earned her first start of the season in between the posts for the Bears.
»Jamieson and Jordyn Ebert each played a half in front of goal, earning four saves a piece.
» Abigail Zoeller recorded a career-high eight shots on the night, four on target.
» Mercer committed six fouls on the night, with Kyra Idris given her first caution on the season.
» Sophomore midfielder Lily Stauble earned her first career start for the Bears.
» Twenty-one Bears saw the field against Austin Peay.
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QuotablesÂ
"It was a tough one tonight. It's the second consecutive game that I have felt we were the dominant team, creating many chances in front of the goal. Credit to Austin Peay they countered us and got a good chance and were able to capitalize. I am proud of our girls' efforts tonight. We played hard and pressed hard for a full 90 minutes, creating 22 shots. This is a positive step and will be a building block for us as a team. We will now look forward to bouncing back on Sunday." -Head Coach Tony Economopoulos.
Up Next
Mercer aims to get back on the winning track this Sunday, Sept. 9, as they host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Betts Stadium. The match is slated for 2 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.
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