Icen Scores Twice in Bears Victory

Friday, September 27

Lexington, Va.

4 p.m.

Mercer University

9-1-0, 1-0-0

VMI

1-8-1, 0-1-0

Mercer

VMI

9/27/2019 6:43:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Mercer wins eighth straight; records fifth shutout of the season

By: Travis Rae

LEXINGTON, Va. – Mercer women's soccer won its eighth-straight contest on Friday afternoon with a 2-0 victory over VMI to open SoCon action. Mercer was led by freshman Nicole Icen, who scored both of the goals for the Bears.

HOW IT HAPPENED
In the first half, the Bears and Keydets had scoring opportunities but the goalkeepers stood tall and recorded five saves each, keeping the game scoreless heading to halftime.

Coming out of halftime, the Bears controlled play and six minutes into the second half the Bears broke the scoreless tie. Sarah Adcock found Icen in the box who beat the goalie for her first goal of the contest. Ten minutes after the first goal, Icen struck again. Abigail Zoeller found Icen who beat the goalie for her second goal of the game, extending the Bears lead to 2-0.

The Bears continued to pressure the Keydets defense but would not score again and Mercer came away with a 2-0 victory. With the win, Mercer improves to 9-1-0 on the season and 1-0-0 in SoCon play.

NOTABLES

The Bears have won eight straight contests, which is the second-longest active streak in the NCAA behind BYU who has won nine games.
Nicole Icen scored both goals in the win. This is her second game this season with multiple goals scored.
The Bears recorded 19 shots in the win over VMI.
Jordyn Ebert recorded six saves in the shutout.
Mercer defeated VMI, 2-0, to record its five shutout of the season.

UP NEXT
The Bears return to action on Sunday, Sept. 29 when they play SoCon Preseason favorites UNCG in Greensboro, N.C. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

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