Bears Fall To Furman In Conference Opener

Bears Fall To Furman In Conference Opener

9/19/2026 6:31:00 PM | Men's Soccer

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Mercer men's soccer team dropped its Southern Conference opener, 1-0, to Furman at Stone Stadium in Greenville, South Carolina, on Saturday afternoon.

The Paladins scored the lone goal of Saturday's match in the 42nd minute. Wilfer Bustamante scored for the first time in a Furman uniform on a penalty.

Mercer fired three of its five shots on target and

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The Bears return to Betts Stadium after a four-match road trip to continue Southern Conference play against UNC Greensboro (2-1-4) on Saturday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m.

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The Paladins scored the lone goal of Saturday's match in the 42nd minute. Wilfer Bustamante scored for the first time in a Furman uniform on a penalty.

Mercer fired three of its five shots on target and

Henry Hampshawsaved five of the Paladins' six attempts on goal.AJ PamaandManza Masamunawere Mercer's only two field players to complete all 90 minutes.UP NEXT

The Bears return to Betts Stadium after a four-match road trip to continue Southern Conference play against UNC Greensboro (2-1-4) o...