MACON, Ga. – VMI Men's Soccer faced a high-offensive Mercer squad, but kept the match close at Betts Stadium on Saturday.
 
With VMI playing down a man through over half the match, the Keydets (2-11-3, 0-4-0) suffered a 2-0 defeat to the league-leading Bears (5-7-4, 3-0-1). VMI goalkeeper Zack Murphy corralled nine saves against Mercer, the second-straight conference match in which Murphy has had eight or more saves.
 
Key Stats
- VMI had three shots and two corner kicks.
- Murphy's nine saves bring his season total to 72.
- Ricky Perez, Jordan Savage, and Miguel Osorto each had one shot.
- After playing all 90 minutes, Jack Yough and Murphy have eclipsed 1,300 minutes this season.
 
Scoring Summary
- The Bears took an early 1-0 lead (12:23).
- Despite a red card cutting down a man for VMI, the Keydets held Mercer to just one goal early in the second frame (53:51).
 
Next Up
The Keydets wrap up the 2025 regular season next Saturday at Patchin Field against ETSU, with kickoff set for 3 p.m.
 
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