TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati men's soccer battled but came up short, 2-0, to Mercer on Friday night in the regular season opener at Gettler Stadium.
Following an early Bears (1-0) go-ahead goal in the 10th minute, the Bearcats (0-1) pressed hard throughout the match in search of the equalizer. After recording three shots on goal, to no avail, in the opening half, UC continued to forge ahead in the second period with multiple advances on offense.
The Red & Black's best chance to tie the match came with just minutes to play when senior forward Rex Epps (Irmo, South Carolina/Dutch Fork/Army West Point) got behind the defense and collected a feed from senior defender Donovan Segree (Kingston, Jamaica/Jamaica College/Daytona State) deep in the box and pushed the ball just wide of the net in the 87th minute. Mercer quickly answered with a score minutes later to put the game out of reach for UC.
Junior college transfer Creggton Charlton (Clarendon, Jamaica/Clarendon College/Daytona State) provided energy with five shots, while fellow Daytona State transfer Shevon Stewart (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George's College College/Daytona State) added a pair of shots, including two on target. Junior goalkeeper Noah Lawrence (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Sacred Heart) saved two shots on the night.
As a team, the Bearcats totaled 17 shots with five on goal. UC also accumulated nine corner kicks, and had three program newcomers see action.
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UC will play the second match of a season opening, three-game homestand on Monday, Sept. 2 when it welcomes Albany to Gettler Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Admission to the match is free of charge as part of the season-long Experience UC initiative.
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Following an early Bears (1-0) go-ahead goal in the 10th minute, the Bearcats (0-1) pressed hard throughout the match in search of the equalizer. After recording three shots on goal, to no avail, in the opening half, UC continued to forge ahead in the second period with multiple advances on offense.
The Red & Black's best chance to tie the match came with just minutes to play when senior forward Rex Epps (Irmo, South Carolina/Dutch Fork/Army West Point) got behind the defense and collected a feed from senior defender Donovan Segree (Kingston, Jamaica/Jamaica College/Daytona State) deep in the box and pushed the ball just wide of the net in the 87th minute. Mercer quickly answered with a score minutes later to put the game out of reach for UC.
Junior college transfer Creggton Charlton (Clarendon, Jamaica/Clarendon College/Daytona State) provided energy with five shots, while fellow Daytona State transfer Shevon Stewart (Kingston, Jamaica/St. George's College College/Daytona State) added a pair of shots, including two on target. Junior goalkeeper Noah Lawrence (Mount Vernon, N.Y./Sacred Heart) saved two shots on the night.
As a team, the Bearcats totaled 17 shots with five on goal. UC also accumulated nine corner kicks, and had three program newcomers see action.
// UP NEXT
UC will play the second match of a season opening, three-game homestand on Monday, Sept. 2 when it welcomes Albany to Gettler Stadium for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Admission to the match is free of charge as part of the season-long Experience UC initiative.
// GET CONNECTED
Stay up to date with the team by following the Bearcats on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @GoBearcatsMSOC.