Tuesday, October 21
Macon, Ga.
5 p.m.
Mercer University
vs
Jacksonville
Men’s Soccer Returns To Betts For Final Non-Conference Contest
10/20/2025 9:41:00 AM | Men's Soccer
MACON – Days removed from a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over East Tennessee State, the Mercer Bears return to Betts Stadium for its penultimate home match against Jacksonville on Tuesday, October 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m.
MATCH INFO.
Date | Time: Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00 p.m.
Teams: Mercer vs Jacksonville
Location: Macon, Ga. | Betts Stadium
Live Stats: Stats
Twitter Updates: @Mercer_MSoccer
Instagram: @mercermsoccer
2025 at a Glance
Mercer (4-7-3, 2-0-1 SoCon) has won two of its last three matches. The Bears have a pair of exciting conference wins to claim a piece of the top seed in the Southern Conference including Saturday night's blockbuster victory.
Eli Bannister capped off the contest that had three different lead changes with a game-winning goal off a header in the 89th minute. The freshman defender also assisted the Bears' opening goal in the 16th minute.
The Bears have a 2-2-3 record at Betts Stadium in 2025. Mercer has defended its home turf from then ranked No. 22 South Florida and then No. 7 Furman with 1-1 draws in each match. The Bears also had a breathtaking 1-0 victory over Georgia State with an 88th minute game-winner by Junior Casillas.
Casillas leads Mercer with five goals, 14 points and is tied for the most assists on the squad with four. Ehi Aimiuwu has the second-most goals with four. Bryce Griffith and Will Taylor are tied with Casillas for the most assists.
Henry Hampshaw has started every match this season for the Bears. In his first season in Macon, the sophomore transfer has 54 saves and a 1.59 goals against average.
The Dolphins' Tale
Jacksonville (4-6-3, 1-1-2 ASUN) enters this midweek matchup on a two-match winning streak and have gone three matches unbeaten. The Dolphins began their recent form with a 2-2 draw over Florida Gulf Coast before routing Georgia State and Stetson 2-0, respectively.
Juan Pablo Gonzalez leads Jacksonville with four goals. The senior midfielder from Zapopan, Mexico, has scored in both of the Dolphins' recent victories. Christian Wahlstrøm has the most assists for Jacksonville with four in his freshman season.
Christian Sekanina and Simen Havig have both split time between the pipes this season for the Dolphins. Sekanina has seen the bulk of the playing time with nine starts and maintains a 0.89 goals against average. The Freilassing, Germany, native has been in net for all four of Jacksonville's wins this year.
Head coach Ali Simmons is in his third season as the Dolphins' gaffer. Jacksonville has 13 wins to this point with Simmons in charge.
MATCH INFO.
Date | Time: Tuesday, October 21 | 5:00 p.m.
Teams: Mercer vs Jacksonville
Location: Macon, Ga. | Betts Stadium
Live Stats: Stats
Twitter Updates: @Mercer_MSoccer
Instagram: @mercermsoccer
2025 at a Glance
Mercer (4-7-3, 2-0-1 SoCon) has won two of its last three matches. The Bears have a pair of exciting conference wins to claim a piece of the top seed in the Southern Conference including Saturday night's blockbuster victory.
Eli Bannister capped off the contest that had three different lead changes with a game-winning goal off a header in the 89th minute. The freshman defender also assisted the Bears' opening goal in the 16th minute.
The Bears have a 2-2-3 record at Betts Stadium in 2025. Mercer has defended its home turf from then ranked No. 22 South Florida and then No. 7 Furman with 1-1 draws in each match. The Bears also had a breathtaking 1-0 victory over Georgia State with an 88th minute game-winner by Junior Casillas.
Casillas leads Mercer with five goals, 14 points and is tied for the most assists on the squad with four. Ehi Aimiuwu has the second-most goals with four. Bryce Griffith and Will Taylor are tied with Casillas for the most assists.
Henry Hampshaw has started every match this season for the Bears. In his first season in Macon, the sophomore transfer has 54 saves and a 1.59 goals against average.
The Dolphins' Tale
Jacksonville (4-6-3, 1-1-2 ASUN) enters this midweek matchup on a two-match winning streak and have gone three matches unbeaten. The Dolphins began their recent form with a 2-2 draw over Florida Gulf Coast before routing Georgia State and Stetson 2-0, respectively.
Juan Pablo Gonzalez leads Jacksonville with four goals. The senior midfielder from Zapopan, Mexico, has scored in both of the Dolphins' recent victories. Christian Wahlstrøm has the most assists for Jacksonville with four in his freshman season.
Christian Sekanina and Simen Havig have both split time between the pipes this season for the Dolphins. Sekanina has seen the bulk of the playing time with nine starts and maintains a 0.89 goals against average. The Freilassing, Germany, native has been in net for all four of Jacksonville's wins this year.
Head coach Ali Simmons is in his third season as the Dolphins' gaffer. Jacksonville has 13 wins to this point with Simmons in charge.
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