30
Jan, 2019
Panthers, Bears Play to a Draw
In Peachtree City
Kareve Richards scored a spectacular 25yd strike in injury time to give Mercer a 1 – 1 tie against Georgia State Saturday night at McCurry Park. Georgia State scored in the 15th minute and looked to be on their way to a comfortable victory before Richards’ fantastic finish. Striker Javen Palmer found himself free at the back post for a tidy tap in to put the Panthers up 1 – 0 early in the first half. Things looked bleak for Mercer midway thru the second half when starting goalkeeper JR Derose suffered what appeared to be a broken nose. Derose was unable to continue and was replaced by midfielder Nate Ream. The Panthers weren’t able to put a second goal past Ream leaving the door open for Richards’ heroics.