Sunday, September 9
Macon, Ga.
2 p.m.
Mercer University
2
vs
1
Jacksonville State
Players Mentioned
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Resilient Bears Top Gamecocks in Extra Time
9/9/2018 7:31:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Caroline Smith Nets Game-Winner in Overtime
MACON, Ga. – Caroline Smith's 94th minute goal in extra time helped lift the Mercer women's soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Jacksonville State Sunday afternoon at Betts Stadium.
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Stat of the Match
Mercer earned 10 corners on the afternoon, while holding their opponent to only four.
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Woman of the Match
Senior midfielder Caroline Smith was the woman of the match for Mercer. Smith netted her second career game-winner.
How It Happened
The Bears struck first and very quickly as Abigail Zoeller netted her fifth goal of the season just 23 seconds into the match. Mercer continued to control possession and momentum until Jacksonville State created a chance in the 19th minute and capitalized to equalize the match.
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Neither team would find an advantage as the squads entered halftime deadlocked at 1-1. Mercer outshot Jacksonville State 13 to 6 in the first period of play.
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The Bears continued to apply pressure coming out of the break, with several players seeing an opportunity but firing just wide of the target. Mercer dominated possession throughout the second half recording 13 shots in the period but couldn't find the final touch.
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After 90 minutes of play, it took less than four minutes of extra time for Caroline Smith to find a game-winner for the Bears, assisted by Brie Pavol.
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With the win, Mercer improves to 4-3-1 on the season.
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Notables
» Payton Jamieson and Jordyn Ebert each saw action in Sunday's showdown, with Jamieson earning the start and Ebert playing the second half and extra time.
» Sophomore forward Abigail Zoeller set the program record for quickest goal scored in a match, scoring just 23 seconds into the game.
» Sophomore midfielder Brie Pavol earned her first assist of the season, connecting with Caroline Smith on the game-winner.
» Mercer out-shot the Gamecocks, 28 to 11, with four shots on target.
» Twenty-three Bears saw the field against Jacksonville State.
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QuotablesÂ
 "I was proud of our girls today. After the last couple of matches where we came out unlucky on the result, we did well today. We dominated the last three opponents and today if finally clicked for us. We did a good job of keeping momentum even after Jacksonville State tied it up. Over time we challenged our girls and they stepped up. Smitty (Caroline Smith) found a great opportunity and put it away. We look forward to carrying this momentum into Alabama State." -Head Coach Tony Economopoulos.
Up Next
Mercer will hit the road for a four-match road swing, beginning with a match at Alabama State next Friday, Sept. 14 at 8 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
Mercer earned 10 corners on the afternoon, while holding their opponent to only four.
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Woman of the Match
Senior midfielder Caroline Smith was the woman of the match for Mercer. Smith netted her second career game-winner.
How It Happened
The Bears struck first and very quickly as Abigail Zoeller netted her fifth goal of the season just 23 seconds into the match. Mercer continued to control possession and momentum until Jacksonville State created a chance in the 19th minute and capitalized to equalize the match.
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Neither team would find an advantage as the squads entered halftime deadlocked at 1-1. Mercer outshot Jacksonville State 13 to 6 in the first period of play.
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The Bears continued to apply pressure coming out of the break, with several players seeing an opportunity but firing just wide of the target. Mercer dominated possession throughout the second half recording 13 shots in the period but couldn't find the final touch.
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After 90 minutes of play, it took less than four minutes of extra time for Caroline Smith to find a game-winner for the Bears, assisted by Brie Pavol.
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With the win, Mercer improves to 4-3-1 on the season.
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Notables
» Payton Jamieson and Jordyn Ebert each saw action in Sunday's showdown, with Jamieson earning the start and Ebert playing the second half and extra time.
» Sophomore forward Abigail Zoeller set the program record for quickest goal scored in a match, scoring just 23 seconds into the game.
» Sophomore midfielder Brie Pavol earned her first assist of the season, connecting with Caroline Smith on the game-winner.
» Mercer out-shot the Gamecocks, 28 to 11, with four shots on target.
» Twenty-three Bears saw the field against Jacksonville State.
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QuotablesÂ
 "I was proud of our girls today. After the last couple of matches where we came out unlucky on the result, we did well today. We dominated the last three opponents and today if finally clicked for us. We did a good job of keeping momentum even after Jacksonville State tied it up. Over time we challenged our girls and they stepped up. Smitty (Caroline Smith) found a great opportunity and put it away. We look forward to carrying this momentum into Alabama State." -Head Coach Tony Economopoulos.
Up Next
Mercer will hit the road for a four-match road swing, beginning with a match at Alabama State next Friday, Sept. 14 at 8 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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