The Winthrop University lacrosse team suffered a heavy defeat against Mercer, losing 19-3 at Five Star Stadium. This loss drops Winthrop鈥檚 record to 1-5 in Big South Conference play. Mercer gained control in the second quarter, scoring eight goals and establishing a 12-1 halftime lead. D'Angelo and Glus led Mercer's offensive onslaught, while Winthrop struggled both offensively and defensively throughout the match.

By the Numbers
  • Mercer scored 12 goals in the first half, compared to Winthrop's 1.
  • D'Angelo led all scorers with 4 goals and 3 assists for a total of 7 points.
  • Winthrop had 23 turnovers, while Mercer caused 17 turnovers.
State of Play
  • Winthrop has now lost 5 of its last 6 conference games.
  • Mercer demonstrated dominance in possession, with Galloway winning 20 draw controls.
What's Next

The Eagles will have a week to regroup before facing Furman next Saturday, where they will aim to improve their conference record.

Bottom Line

Winthrop's performance highlighted significant areas for improvement, particularly in reducing turnovers and enhancing offensive output. The team must address these issues to turn the season around and compete effectively in upcoming games.