DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – The Thomas Jefferson University men's soccer team (2-4) dropped a non-conference game at 24^th-ranked Mercy (5-1-1) on Wednesday by a 2-0 score.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Mavericks recorded the first three shots of the contest before the Rams started to earn some opportunities. Jefferson tallied two shots and a corner kick in a two-minute span but the game remained scoreless. Mercy broke the ice in the 19^th minute and took a 1-0 lead. The Mavericks carried the momentum into the resumption of play and netted another goal just 1:16 later to go ahead by two.
 
The Rams had another strong stretch from the 30^th to 35^th minutes, posting three shots and a corner kick but they remained off the board. In the second half, Jefferson had a prime opportunity in the 50^th minute but the shot was kicked out by a defender before crossing the goal line. The Rams also rang a shot off of the crossbar in the 53^rd minute. The Mercy goalkeeper also stopped four Jefferson chances to hold on to the shutout.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Shots: Mercy, 16-15
Shots on Goal: Mercy, 8-5
Saves: Jefferson, 6-5
Corner Kicks: Mercy, 4-3
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Noah Stover: 4 shots, 2 on goal
Diego Guzman: 3 shots, 1 on goal
Mohamed Jawara: 2 shots, 2 on goal
 
NOTES
- The Mavericks have won five straight meetings in the series.
 
UP NEXT
The Rams host Bloomfield on Saturday, September 17^th at 2:30 p.m.