ROCK HILL, S.C. – The Winthrop lacrosse program continues Big South play with their final home contest of the season against Mercer on Wednesday, Apr. 20 at 4 p.m.
 

Game 15: Winthrop (3-11, 2-4) vs. Mercer (10-3, 6-0)
Date	Wednesday, April 20 | 4:00 p.m.
Location	Rock Hill, S.C. | Eagle Field
Live Stats	Stat Broadcast (click here)

 
WINTHROP AT A GLANCE
Winthrop is coming off a 7-8 (3-3 Big South) record in 2021. The Eagles welcomed seven newcomers to the squad; the newcomers include six freshmen and sophomore transfer Krystal Beebe from Division II Florida Southern.

Winthrop had two players named to the preseason Big South all-conference team as Kimora Bailey was named preseason defensive player of the year and midfielder Alyssa Angelo was also honored.

The Eagles were ranked fifth in the Big South preseason poll and are in their first season under new leadership as head coach Kara Concheck was named to the post in January.

Winthrop traveled to East Carolina for their season opener and came away with a 17-7 loss, although the Eagles did take an early 3-1 lead. The Eagles then took on Kennesaw State on the road and took a 14-8 defeat. Winthrop then traveled to Stetson and was competitive in a 15-13 loss before a 20-9 netural-site loss to Davidson. The Eagles then won their first game of the season against Youngstown State at Eagle Field leading into a loss against Virginia Tech.

Winthrop headed to Conway, S.C. for a non-conference matchup against Coastal Carolina before finishing their non-conference schedule with Elon. The Eagles began their conference slate against Gardner-Webb before traveling to Buies Creek to take on Campbell.

They then returned home for a matchup against High Point before notching their first Big South victory over Radford. The Eagles then made it two in a row with a road win over Presbyterian before an overtime loss against Furman.

SCOUTING MERCER
The Mercer Bears are 10-3 (6-0 Big South). Last time out, they defeated Longwood 20-7 at home.

ALL-TIME AGAINST MERCER
Wednesday's matchup is the sixth all-time between the teams with Winthrop holding a 3-2 lead. The Bears defeated the Eagles 17-14 in the last matchup on Mar. 9, 2021.

UP NEXT
Winthrop goes on the road for a Big South matchup against Wofford on Saturday, Apr. 23 at 1 p.m.