Saturday, February 9
Salt Lake City, Utah
2 p.m.
Mercer University
0-2
9
at
13
Utah
1-1
1
2
3
4
F
Mercer
1
5
2
1
9
Utah
5
4
1
3
13
Team Stats
MER
UTAH
Shots
42
44
Turnovers
24
17
Caused Turnovers
5
12
Faceoffs Won
13
13
Extra-Man Opps
2
3
Ground Balls
31
34
Game Leaders
G
2
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
G
2
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
2
CT
0
G
2
A
0
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
6
CT
1
G
1
A
1
FO
-
Pen
-
GB
1
CT
0
Players Mentioned
A
/ Men's LacrosseA
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/ Men's LacrosseM
/ Men's LacrosseA
/ Men's Lacrosse
Mercer Unable To Rally Back, Falling 13-9 at Utah
2/9/2019 8:13:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – The Mercer men's lacrosse team couldn't overcome a hot start from Utah, falling 13-9 to the Utes Saturday afternoon.
How It Happened
The Bears netted the first goal of match as Pascal Coombs assisted John Tarver for the opener. Mercer was held scoreless the remainder of the first period, with Utah scoring five straight.
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Mercer fought back at the start of the second with Michael O'Brien scoring a quick goal (14:43) into the period. Michael Quinn followed with a pair of goals of his own, one assisted by Sean Goldsmith, to cut the Utes' lead to 5-4. The Bears and Utes traded goals for remainder of period, entering the break at, 9-6, Utah.
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The Bears attempted to claw back, again starting the third period strong with a pair of goals from Pascal Coombs and Michael O'Brien. Utah's defense proved to be too tough as the Utes prevailed, 14-9.
Notables
» Michael Quinn and Pascal Coombs led the team in points, with each netting two goals and earning one assist.
» Josh Tarver and Bradley Hodoval each saw time in between the pipes, combining for 16 saves.
» Mercer was out-shot 44-42
» The Bears tallied 31 ground balls on the day
» The face off battle was dead even, with Mercer taking 13-26
Records Update
» Mercer: 0-2
» Utah: 1-1
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Next Game
Mercer plays its home opener Saturday, Feb. 16 against Canisius. Start time at Five Star Stadium is set for 1 p.m. (ET).
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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
The Bears netted the first goal of match as Pascal Coombs assisted John Tarver for the opener. Mercer was held scoreless the remainder of the first period, with Utah scoring five straight.
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Mercer fought back at the start of the second with Michael O'Brien scoring a quick goal (14:43) into the period. Michael Quinn followed with a pair of goals of his own, one assisted by Sean Goldsmith, to cut the Utes' lead to 5-4. The Bears and Utes traded goals for remainder of period, entering the break at, 9-6, Utah.
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The Bears attempted to claw back, again starting the third period strong with a pair of goals from Pascal Coombs and Michael O'Brien. Utah's defense proved to be too tough as the Utes prevailed, 14-9.
Notables
» Michael Quinn and Pascal Coombs led the team in points, with each netting two goals and earning one assist.
» Josh Tarver and Bradley Hodoval each saw time in between the pipes, combining for 16 saves.
» Mercer was out-shot 44-42
» The Bears tallied 31 ground balls on the day
» The face off battle was dead even, with Mercer taking 13-26
Records Update
» Mercer: 0-2
» Utah: 1-1
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Next Game
Mercer plays its home opener Saturday, Feb. 16 against Canisius. Start time at Five Star Stadium is set for 1 p.m. (ET).
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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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