The Presbyterian College lacrosse team faced a challenging match against Mercer, the four-time defending Big South champions, resulting in a lopsided 19-2 defeat. After a weather delay, PC initially scored first but was subsequently dominated by Mercer, which went on a 19-0 scoring spree. Presbyterian's record now stands at 3-8 overall and 0-2 in the Big South. The team will look to regroup and prepare for a matchup against Radford this Saturday at Bailey Memorial Stadium.

By the Numbers
  • PC scored just 2 goals while Mercer totaled 19.
  • Mercer had 41 shots, with 29 on target, compared to PC鈥檚 lesser numbers.
  • Alyssa Perez maintained a scoring streak, netting a goal in every game this spring.
Yes, But

While the defeat was significant, PC was able to hold Mercer scoreless for the first 11 minutes, demonstrating occasional defensive resilience. However, the overall dominance by Mercer highlights the disparity in experience and skill within the conference.

State of Play
  • PC's record is currently 3-8, with two losses in the league.
  • Mercer is on a strong streak, winning 34 of their last 36 conference games.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Presbyterian will face Radford on Saturday, hoping to turn their season around and secure their first conference win.

Bottom Line

PC needs to regroup and capitalize on their scoring opportunities against Radford to shift momentum and improve their standing in the Big South Conference.