Merck’s brace lifts Cedarville past Ashland

ASHLAND, Ohio – Eddie Merck scored both goals as Cedarville picked up a 2-1 G-MAC road victory over Ashland on Saturday at Ferguson Field. The Yellow Jackets struck first in the 25th minute when Merck found the net off assists from Austin Robertson and Augie Jacus . Cedarville carried the 1-0 advantage into halftime despite Ashland holding a 5-3 edge in shots. The Eagles equalized in the 58th minute, but Cedarville needed less than two minutes to respond. Merck restored the lead at 59:13 with his second goal of the game with Bryan Cortina Parker Burke providing the assists. Cedarville...