Bears Back In Overtime

Friday, October 15

Macon, Ga.

6:00 PM

Mercer University

5-4-5, 2-1-4

The Citadel

9-5-1, 3-3-1

The Citadel

Mercer

10/15/2021 9:19:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Mercer returns to play next Friday at 7 P.M.

By: Jake List

MACON, Ga. – After 120 minutes, Jordan Lynn's PK earned the Bears their 1-1 tie on the day. Her penalty kick gave Mercer another point in the SoCon standings table.

BEARS MATCH INFO
Date & Time: Friday, October 15, 2021 | 6 P.M.
Teams: The Citadel Bulldogs at Mercer Bears
Location: Macon, Ga. | Betts Stadium
Twitter Updates: @MercerWSoccer

Head coach Tony Economopoulos kept it short and sweet after tonight's tie. "We had a plethora of shots on target, but only one goal to show for it. We played good defense all game long as well but all it takes is their second shot on goal to tie up the match. I know we can be a dangerous team in the tournament and moving forward. Furthermore, I believe in this team we just have to be able to finish our opportunities if we want to earn 3 points."

After a hundred and ten minutes, the Bears were able to record thirty-four shots on goal and stayed dominate on the offensive third throughout the match. Aliah Kitchens and Lana Whitfield were able to get some great looks in the match, however, they were off the mark. Payton Schurr found herself in the in 18 as well throughout the match, but the Bears were unable to put some of the missing pieces of the puzzle together. Nevertheless, sophomore Jordan Lynn stepped up for the Orange & Black by scoring a PK in the 12' minute. Entering into the first half with a 1-0 lead. They continued to have good looks in the second half from smart possessions, clear corners and set pieces but as the game moved closer to the end the Bears couldn't find the back of the net for a second finish.

The Bulldogs attacked stronger in the second half. With their midfield being led by Suzuka Yosue they were able to get good looks moving in the Mercer 18. As they played back and forth with the Bears, The Citadel pushed forward, and it was Suzuka who scored the game tying goal in the 81' minute unassisted. Going into overtime both teams made promising efforts but were both unable to find that hard fought and sought-after golden goal.

The Citadel received two yellow cards on the night.

Notables:

Jordyn Ebert recorded 4 saves.
Kylie Buchanan earned the Grit Chain of the day.
Jordan Lynn led the team with her goal.
Mercer moves to 5-4-5 overall, 2-1-4 in the SoCon.

Up Next
The Bears will play Friday the 22^th when Furman comes to visit Betts Stadium at 7 P.M.

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