Bears Finish at Betts

Friday, October 22

Macon, Ga.

7:00 PM

Mercer University

Furman

WSOC

Photo by: Mark Powell

10/21/2021 11:29:00 AM | Women's Soccer

Kickoffs are set for 7 p.m. and 2 p.m.

By: Jake List

MACON, Ga. – After a draw at home, the Mercer Bears will continue their run at Betts Stadium on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon for a 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. conference battle duo with Furman and Wofford respectfully.

MATCH INFO
Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 22^nd | 7 p.m.
Teams: Mercer Bears (5-4-5) vs. Furman (8-5-1)
Location: Macon, Ga. | Betts Stadium
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Live Video: ESPN+
Twitter Updates: @MercerWSoccer

MATCH INFO
Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 24^th | 2 p.m.
Teams: Mercer Bears (5-4-5) vs. Wofford (5-11)
Location: Macon, Ga. | Betts Stadium
Live Stats: StatBroadcast
Twitter Updates: @MercerWSoccer

SERIES HISTORY | LAST MEETING
Mercer picked up its fifth loss to the Paladins last season with a 2-1 final after two overtimes in Greenville, S.C. Elizabeth Hargis scored the lone goal off a pass from Payton Schurr in the 42^nd minute. Jordyn Ebert recorded eight saves on the day. The Eagles lead the series against the Bears, 5-3-1 since Oct. 2014.

SERIES HISTORY | LAST MEETING
Mercer is 7-0 against Wofford since Oct. 2014. Ally Fordham scored the two goals which gave the Bears their most recent win against the Terriers in Spartanburg S.C. Ally's first goal was assisted by Kylie Buchanan and her second was scored unassisted in overtime to give MU the victory. Jordyn Ebert recorded five saves on the day. The Bears look to continue their undefeated streak this Sunday.

SCOUTING THE BEARS
The Bears went 0-0-2 in their last two matchups and scored three goals. Ally Fordham scored the Bear's two goals against VMI from a PK and header assisted by Ciara Whitely. Following, five days later, sophomore Jordan Lynn scored a PK against The Citadel. MU dominated that match in possession and shots on goal. However, after the clock expired on a pair of 10-minute overtime periods, the Bears left that match at Betts with a 1-1 draw. MU's most recent win against the Paladins was in 2019 with a 2-0 triumph at home in Macon. Furthermore, Ally Fordham (7 goals) leads the Bears in scoring while she is also first in goals as well as game-winning goals scored by any active roster player within the SoCon.

SCOUTING THE PALADINS
Furman is 8-5-1 overall and 4-3 in the SoCon. They are coming off a winning weekend while hosting both VMI and UNCG. Most recently, the Paladins obtained a 2-0 victory at Stone Stadium for their senior night against UNCG and a 3-2 victory against VMI just two days after. Furman's Nieva Gaither scored three goals on the weekend. Kyndal Anderson, scored the match-winner against VMI in the 87^th minute. The same two were the culprits for Furman's pair of goals scored against UNCG on the 17^th.

SCOUTING THE TERRIERS
Wofford is 5-11 overall and 3-4 in the SoCon. They too are coming off a winning weekend while hosting both VMI and UNCG. They were interchangeable games with Furman. Most recently, the Terriers obtained a 3-0 victory at Snyder Field against VMI and a 2-1 victory against UNCG just two days prior. Wofford's goals against VMI were scored by Leanna Guion, Mia Bookhard, and Savannah Vathy. Caileen Almeida and Rachel Rasins were the culprits for Wofford's pair of goals scored against UNCG on the 15^th.

FOLLOW THE BEARS
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