HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (10-24-26) - Sophomore
Thero Mitchell III and junior
John Palomino each recorded a goal and assist, while graduate student
Clayton Lafayette added another tally as Detroit Mercy rolled to a second consecutive shutout win with a 3-0 decision at Northern Kentucky on Saturday night.
For the second straight game, junior
Colin Monroe and graduate student
Quinn Tews each played a half to secure the combined shutout behind a back line that didn't allow a shot on goal for the entire match.
"I am really proud of the mentality of the group tonight, " said Head Coach
Nate Kopunek. "We needed a defensive performance for the full 90 minutes, and the guys delivered; earning a clean sheet while scoring three goals was fantastic. Our focus now shifts to the most important match of the season, which is the next one at Titan Field on Friday!"
Mitchell III put Detroit Mercy (4-8-3, 3-4-1 HL) on the board in the 16th minute off a feed from Palomino as the Titans took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
The game stayed 1-0 until the Titans broke through with two insurance goals late in the second half. Lafayette gave UDM a 2-0 lead in the 79th minute, followed by Palomino's goal in the 83rd minute off an assist from Mitchell III, giving the Titans a commanding 3-0 lead en route to their first #HLMSOC road win of the season.
Detroit Mercy returns to Titan Field for the home finale against Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m.
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