Furman Draws with Mercer Women’s Soccer

Jay Jacobs Published: September 20, 2024 | Updated: September 20, 2024

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Furman Women’s Soccer (4-4-2) took a trip to Macon to face SoCon rivals Mercer Bears (6-2-2) in a SoCon battle the first for both. Furman Women’s Soccer hoping to make a statement against a top tier team in the SoCon, was able to come away with a draw 1-1.

Starting XI for our first SoCon match! pic.twitter.com/TqPeVVPLW3

— Furman Women's Soccer (@FurmanWSoccer) September 19, 2024

Furman starting the night off with a score first when Nieva Gaither dribbles through the midfield and unleashes a left-footed strike to put the Paladins in front, 1-0, in the 14th minute! Furman takes the 1-0 lead, and it will last through halftime and until the 70th minute as the Bears even it out 1-1.

70' | Furman 1-1 Mercer

The Bears level the match off a free kick at the 69:02 mark.

— Furman Women's Soccer (@FurmanWSoccer) September 20, 2024

The Paladins would hold on to a draw 1-1 and leave with a good feeling that they hung tough with a top soccer team in Mercer Bears. The Paladins return home this Sunday to face VMI at 2pm at Stone Stadium at Furman. Make sure to come out and support your Furman Women’s soccer team.