Bears Wrap Up Road Trip With No. 24 Denver

MACON – Before returning to Betts Stadium, the Mercer men's soccer team continues its journey through Colorado with a road tilt against the ranked Pioneers.

MATCH INFO.
Date | Time: Sunday, September 14 | 5 p.m.
Teams: Mercer vs. No. 24 Denver
Location: Denver, Colo. | University of Denver Soccer Stadium
Watch: Summit League Network
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Last Time Out

Eli Bannister scored the first goal of his collegiate career in Mercer's match against Air Force. Despite a relentless attack, and a career-best five saves from Henry Hampshaw, the Bears fell 2-1. Mercer is now 2-3-2 on the season.

Scouting the Pioneers

Denver is 3-3-0 to begin the season and is currently ranked as the No. 24 team in the nation in the College Soccer News Coaches' Poll. The Pioneers are 3-1 at home in 2025 with their only loss coming from San Diego who is currently ranked in two of the three major soccer polls.

The Pioneers are entering this match on six days' rest, last playing on Monday, September 8. Denver won their last contest 2-1 at home against Cal Poly.

Offense has been a team-wide effort for Denver. Nine players have scored this season, and no Pioneer has scored more than once in 2025.

Senior goalkeeper Isaac Nehme is in his fourth season for the Pioneers. The Colorado Springs, Colorado, native is one of the most decorated players in program history and has a 0.87 goals against average in 70 matches.

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Players Mentioned

Eli Bannister

Henry Hampshaw

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