Simon Zeidan’s last-second field goal lifts Mercer to 17-14 win over Western Carolina

On Saturday, Mercer College triumphed over Western Carolina University with a final score of 17-14. The victory came courtesy of a last-second field goal by Simon Zeidan. Mercer quarterback JP Pickles orchestrated the winning drive, connecting with wide receiver Simon Zeidan for a 42-yard field goal. The game unfolded in a rain-soaked contest between two potent offenses.

Mercer (5-2, 2-1 Southern Conference) secured the win in conditions where Hurricane Isaias had dumped over two inches of rain in the Macon-Bibb County area. Before the game-winning field goal, the Bears were tied at 14, with wide receiver Jai Boyd scoring the touchdown on a pass from JP Pickles. Zeidan added 71 yards rushing for Mercer, while Devon Caldwell also contributed 71 yards rushing. Western Carolina quarterback Lex Thomas completed 215 passing yards and scored a touchdown.