LEXINGTON, Va. – The VMI men's soccer team opens the 2022 Southern Conference Tournament Friday against Mercer University at ETSU at 3 p.m.

The winner of the Keydets/Bears game will remain in Johnson City, Tenn. to face #2 ETSU at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
 
Game Information:
Friday, Nov. 4, VMI vs. Mercer, Johnson City, Tenn., Summers-Taylor Stadium
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Tournament Bracket (PDF)
 
Things to Build on:

• The Keydets 11 goals allowed in conference play is the fewest given up since the 2006 season when VMI was in the Big South Conference. The 11 goals conceded in SoCon play is the least for a season since 1982.  
• VMI has allowed 39 goals this season, compared to 72 a year ago
• The Keydets played UNCG, the tournament's top seed and ranked #9 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll this week, very tough in a narrow 1-0 loss in Lexington earlier this year

 
Last time:

• Mercer bested VMI 2-0 on October 15 in Lexington
• Senior goalie Gabe Calhoun made nine saves