Saturday, October 17
Macon, Ga.
7 p.m.
Mercer University
vs
East Tennessee State
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MACON – The Mercer men's soccer team returns home this Saturday for its Southern Conference home finale against ETSU.
MATCH INFO
Date | Time: Saturday, October 17 | 7:00 p.m.
Opponent: ETSU (7-6-2, 2-0-1 SoCon)
Location: Betts Stadium | Macon, Ga.
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Live Stats
Live Updates: X: @Mercer_MSoccer | Instagram: @mercermsoccer
SERIES HISTORY
The history between these two programs extends beyond the SoCon as the pair were formerly members of the ASUN. There have been 26 total meetings between the Bucs and the Bears and Mercer bolsters a 10-10-6 record against ETSU. Last season, the Bears found the back of the net twice in the final 10 minutes to complete a thrilling 3-2 comeback win. Junior Casillas scored the equalizer in the 82nd minute before Eli Bannister converted the game winner at the 88:03 mark.
LAST TIME OUT
Mercer fell to (0-10-3, 0-3-1 SoCon) this past Wednesday after dropping its fourth straight match to NC State, 3-0. The Bears were without six starters due to injury, illness and suspensions from cards and the Wolfpack took advantage with Malcolm Rangon securing a brace in the first 15 minutes. Henry Hampshaw tallied five saves and currently sits third in the country with 67 total saves on the year. Bryce Griffith attempted Mercer's only shot on goal in the 80th minute.
SCOUTING THE BUCS
ETSU currently sits atop the Southern Conference standings with seven points. The Bucs are tied with Wofford with a 2-0-1 conference record. Jaime Carrillo leads the SoCon with eight goals, 40 shots, 17 shots on goal and 18 points. Gavin Dick is second on the Bucs with 15 points on five goals and five assists. Noé Delmotte is third in the SoCon with 53 saves and has a 5-6-1 record in 12 starts.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 at Betts Stadium. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+. You can follow along with Live Stats or by following us on socials: X: @Mercer_MSoccer | Instagram: @mercermsoccer.
MATCH INFO
Date | Time: Saturday, October 17 | 7:00 p.m.
Opponent: ETSU (7-6-2, 2-0-1 SoCon)
Location: Betts Stadium | Macon, Ga.
Stream: ESPN+
Live Stats: Live Stats
Live Updates: X: @Mercer_MSoccer | Instagram: @mercermsoccer
SERIES HISTORY
The history between these two programs extends beyond the SoCon as the pair were formerly members of the ASUN. There have been 26 total meetings between the Bucs and the Bears and Mercer bolsters a 10-10-6 record against ETSU. Last season, the Bears found the back of the net twice in the final 10 minutes to complete a thrilling 3-2 comeback win. Junior Casillas scored the equalizer in the 82nd minute before Eli Bannister converted the game winner at the 88:03 mark.
LAST TIME OUT
Mercer fell to (0-10-3, 0-3-1 SoCon) this past Wednesday after dropping its fourth straight match to NC State, 3-0. The Bears were without six starters due to injury, illness and suspensions from cards and the Wolfpack took advantage with Malcolm Rangon securing a brace in the first 15 minutes. Henry Hampshaw tallied five saves and currently sits third in the country with 67 total saves on the year. Bryce Griffith attempted Mercer's only shot on goal in the 80th minute.
SCOUTING THE BUCS
ETSU currently sits atop the Southern Conference standings with seven points. The Bucs are tied with Wofford with a 2-0-1 conference record. Jaime Carrillo leads the SoCon with eight goals, 40 shots, 17 shots on goal and 18 points. Gavin Dick is second on the Bucs with 15 points on five goals and five assists. Noé Delmotte is third in the SoCon with 53 saves and has a 5-6-1 record in 12 starts.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 at Betts Stadium. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+. You can follow along with Live Stats or by following us on socials: X: @Mercer_MSoccer | Instagram: @mercermsoccer.
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