TOWSON, MD. -- The Gwynedd Mercy Men's Soccer Team traveled down to Goucher on Tuesday evening, but returned home with an 8-1 defeat to the Gophers.

Rookie Mike Kerkering netted his first collegiate goal in the 78th minute for the Griffins (0-9).

For Goucher (1-7-1), Brandon Cohen registered a goal and three assists and teammate Dalen Thompson added a score and a helper as eight different players scored.

Kace Peters recorded two saves before yielding to freshman Joe Duffy, who finished the night with four stops.

The Griffins come home to take on Centenary on Saturday in a noon start.