Wednesday, October 14
Raleigh, N.C.
6 p.m.
Mercer University
0-10-3, 0-3-1
0
at
3
NC State
5-5-3, 1-3-1
| Team | 1 | 2 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NC State | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Men’s Soccer Falls To NC State On Wednesday Night
10/14/2026 10:01:00 PM | Men's Soccer
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Mercer Bears fell to NC State, 3-0, at Dail Soccer Field/Track Complex on Wednesday night.
Mercer entered the contest down four starters due to red cards and/or yellow card accumulation. NC State capitalized with Malcolm Rangon recording a brace in the opening 15 minutes. Tyler Caton extended the Wolfpack's lead to three goals with a penalty at the 50:19 mark.
Henry Hampshaw saved five of NC State's eight shots on goal. Bryce Griffith recorded Mercer's first shot of the night in the 80th minute and forced a save from Matheus Rhormens. Ethan Manzella attempted the Bears' only other shot at the 88:18 mark.
Seven members of Mercer's starting eleven completed the entire 90 minutes. Dominic Economopoulos entered the match to start the second half and logged a 45-minute shift. Rune Anderson took the pitch in the fifth minute due to Noah Bright's injury and played a career-high 60 minutes.
UP NEXT
The Bears return home to continue SoCon play this Saturday, October 17 with ETSU (7-6-2, 2-0-1 SoCon). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Stay up-to-date with Mercer all season long by following us on X and Instagram.
Mercer entered the contest down four starters due to red cards and/or yellow card accumulation. NC State capitalized with Malcolm Rangon recording a brace in the opening 15 minutes. Tyler Caton extended the Wolfpack's lead to three goals with a penalty at the 50:19 mark.
Henry Hampshaw saved five of NC State's eight shots on goal. Bryce Griffith recorded Mercer's first shot of the night in the 80th minute and forced a save from Matheus Rhormens. Ethan Manzella attempted the Bears' only other shot at the 88:18 mark.
Seven members of Mercer's starting eleven completed the entire 90 minutes. Dominic Economopoulos entered the match to start the second half and logged a 45-minute shift. Rune Anderson took the pitch in the fifth minute due to Noah Bright's injury and played a career-high 60 minutes.
UP NEXT
The Bears return home to continue SoCon play this Saturday, October 17 with ETSU (7-6-2, 2-0-1 SoCon). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Stay up-to-date with Mercer all season long by following us on X and Instagram.
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's Soccer
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/ Men's Soccer
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/ Men's Soccer
M
/ Men's Soccer
GK
/ Men's Soccer
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/ Men's SoccerTeam Stats
Mercer
NCSU
Goals
0
3
Shots
2
19
Shots on Goal
1
8
Saves
5
1
Corners
1
10
Fouls
8
12
Scoring Plays
Malcolm Rangon (2)
Assisted By: Tyler Caton
GOAL by NCSU Rangon, Malcolm Assist by Caton, Tyler.
07:53
Malcolm Rangon (2)
Assisted By: Riley Moloney
GOAL by NCSU Rangon, Malcolm Assist by Moloney, Riley.
14:27
Tyler Caton (1)
NCSU Tyler Caton PENALTY KICK GOAL.
50:19
Game Leaders
Shots
1
SOG
1
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
1
SOG
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
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