GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA — UNC Greensboro overwhelmed Mercer 3-0 on Saturday, November 1st, with a dominant second-half performance. The Spartans (10-3-4) controlled possession throughout the match before 577 spectators, while the Bears (5-8-4) managed just one shot on goal in a lopsided contest.
Arnaud Tattevin opened the scoring in the 66th minute, assisted by Kimito Fritz, breaking through Mercer's defensive line. Tattevin doubled his tally in the 78th minute with an unassisted goal to put the match beyond reach. Steven Hernandez sealed the victory in the 85th minute, capping a dominant offensive display.
UNC Greensboro's attacking prowess was evident in the statistics: the Spartans generated 28 shot attempts and 12 shots on goal compared to Mercer's four attempts and one on goal. The hosts also dominated the midfield battle, earning nine corner kicks to Mercer's one. Mercer's goalkeeper made nine saves in a defensive struggle, while UNC Greensboro's keeper recorded just one save.
Tattevin's two-goal performance highlighted UNC Greensboro's offensive efficiency after struggling in their previous outing—a 2-0 loss to Furman on October 25th. The Spartans bounced back decisively following that defeat, demonstrating their tournament-caliber capabilities. Mercer, meanwhile, saw their winning streak snapped after defeating VMI 2-0 on October 25th.
Discipline proved problematic for Mercer, who accumulated five yellow cards against none for the hosts. The disparity reflected UNC Greensboro's control of the match and Mercer's frustration as the deficit widened.
UNC Greensboro's balanced record (10-3-4) positions them favorably in the NCAA Tournament conversation, while Mercer's 5-8-4 mark leaves little margin for error in their remaining schedule. The Spartans continue their season with momentum restored after the disappointing loss to Furman.