SOUTH BEND, Ind. (9-24-24) - Junior Guershom Sylvain scored his team-best fourth goal of the season as Detroit Mercy gave 2023 NCAA College Cup runner-up Notre Dame all they could handle before coming up short, 3-1, in non-conference action on Tuesday night at Alumni Soccer Stadium.

Sophomore Josh Copeland and graduate student Saeid Jannoun each added an assist on Sylvain's goal while redshirt sophomore Viktor Sulc made a career-high five saves in goal.   

"Of course, we are unhappy not to come away with a result as we felt we had our chances, especially in the second half," said Head Coach Nate Kopunek. "That said, we as a staff are very proud of the performance by the group. They showed heart and a fantastic desire to get back into the game. We look to recover as our focus shifts onto league play on Saturday against NKU as we welcome our Alums back to Titan Field!"

Notre Dame (3-1-3) got off to a quick start as Matthew Roou scored two goals in the eighth and 11th minute for a 2-0 lead.

Just 1:58 into the second half Sylvain connected on a shot putting Detroit Mercy (1-6-1) on the board at 2-1.

UDM battled the rest of the way, looking for the equalizer. However, the Titans were called for a penalty just inside the box late in the 87th minute. Roou connected on the ensuing penalty kick to complete the hat trick.      

UDM resumes #HLMSOC play with a Homecoming showdown against Northern Kentucky on Sat., Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.