Sunday, August 31
Nashville, Tenn.
7 p.m.
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1-2-1, 0-0-0
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Lipscomb
1-1-1, 0-0-0
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Mercer Falls 2-0 To Lipscomb
8/31/2025 9:57:00 PM | Men's Soccer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The men's soccer team concluded their first road trip of the season with a 2-0 loss to Lipscomb (1-1-1). Mercer (1-2-1) was shut out for the second straight match.
In the first half, defense reigned supreme. The pairing of Anthony Thambwe and Gavin Morgan completely smothered the Bisons, only allowing two shots the entire half. The first 23 minutes after the break were much of the same. Every time you looked up, Morgan was right there to shut down Lipscomb's attack.
However, the Bisons broke the deadlock in the 68th minute when Levi Jones used the back of his heel to redirect a pass into the back of Mercer's net. Jones doubled the Bisons' lead in the 75th minute.
Despite controlling possession for the remainder of the half, the Bears could not find nylon.
Liam Corr led the Bears with three total shots. Manza Masamuna, Bryce Griffith and Ethan Manzella recorded the only shots on goal for Mercer.
The Bears return to Betts Stadium on Wednesday, September 3 to take on in-state rival Georgia State. Mercer heads into the mid-week battle undefeated at home in 2025.
Notables
In the first half, defense reigned supreme. The pairing of Anthony Thambwe and Gavin Morgan completely smothered the Bisons, only allowing two shots the entire half. The first 23 minutes after the break were much of the same. Every time you looked up, Morgan was right there to shut down Lipscomb's attack.
However, the Bisons broke the deadlock in the 68th minute when Levi Jones used the back of his heel to redirect a pass into the back of Mercer's net. Jones doubled the Bisons' lead in the 75th minute.
Despite controlling possession for the remainder of the half, the Bears could not find nylon.
Liam Corr led the Bears with three total shots. Manza Masamuna, Bryce Griffith and Ethan Manzella recorded the only shots on goal for Mercer.
The Bears return to Betts Stadium on Wednesday, September 3 to take on in-state rival Georgia State. Mercer heads into the mid-week battle undefeated at home in 2025.
Notables
- Mercer was shut out for the second consecutive match. The Bears have not been held scoreless for two straight contests since October 2024.
- Sunday night's contest was very physical. Mercer racked up 17 fouls to Lipscomb's 5.
Team Stats
MER
LIP
Goals
0
2
Shots
13
12
Shots on Goal
3
5
Saves
3
1
Corners
3
6
Fouls
18
6
Scoring Plays
Levi Jones (2)
Assisted By: Daniel Firek , william bryan
GOAL by LIP Jones, Levi Assist by Firek, Daniel and bryan, william.
67:42
Levi Jones (2)
Assisted By: william bryan
GOAL by LIP Jones, Levi Assist by bryan, william.
74:47
Game Leaders
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
2
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Players Mentioned
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