Bears Score Two In Second Half; Defeat College of Charleston 2-1

Thursday, August 31

Charleston, S.C.

7 p.m.

Mercer University

3-0-2, 0-0-0

College of Charleston

0-3-1, 0-0-0

Mercer

Col. of Charleston

Ciara Whitely dribbling against defender

Bears Score Two In Second Half; Defeat College of Charleston 2-1

8/31/2023 9:58:00 PM | Women's Soccer

Box Score

Cook and Thomason with Mercer's goals

CHARLESTON, S.C. – After trailing at halftime for the first time this season, Mercer got second half goals from senior Kendall Cook and freshman Larkin Thomason to defeat College of Charleston 2-1 Thursday night at Ralph Lundy Field.

Kendall Cook scored less than three minutes in to the second half on a left-footed shot from just outside the box. Cook also factored in to the game-winning goal as she had a great touch on a through ball to Thomason who was in alone on the Cougars keeper and slotted home her fourth goal of the season in the 56th minute.

Mercer outshot College of Charleston 18-14, including an 11-7 shots on goal advantage. Mercer's Lindsay Bell came up with numerous key saves throughout the game and finished the night with a season-high six saves.

The Bears return home on Sunday for Senior Day. Mercer will welcome North Florida to Betts Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff.

SCORING SUMMARY
36'	GOAL: Shea Vidovic; ASSIST: Lilli Ray
48'	GOAL: Kendall Cook
56'	GOAL: Larkin Thomason; ASSIST: Kendall Cook

TOP BEARS

+ Kendall Cook factored in to both of Mercer's goals with a goal and an assist.
+ Larkin Thomason scored the game-winning goal in the 58th minute; her team leading fourth goal of the season.
+ Freshman Maria Karipidis was big in the midfield for the Bears and earned the Grit Chain.
+ Goalie Lindsay Bell had a season-high six saves.

NOTABLES

+ Through five games this season, freshman Larkin Thomason leads Mercer in goals (4) and shots (16)
+ Mercer had 8 offside calls to just one for College of Charleston
+ Cook, Jada Moorman, and Lana Whitfield all had multiple shots on goal in the game

UP NEXT

The Bears return home on Sunday for Senior Day. Mercer will welcome North Florida to Betts Stadium for a 6 p.m. kickoff.

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