Marksmen Fall to Mayhem in Shootout
SPHL Fayetteville Marksmen

Marksmen Fall to Mayhem in Shootout

Published on January 3, 2026 under SPHL (SPHL)
Fayetteville Marksmen News Release


MACON, Ga. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, fell 3-2 in a shootout to the Macon Mayhem on Saturday night.

The lone first period goal came from Michael Herrera at 5:48, set up by Drew Welsch and Nick Dineen, putting Macon up 1-0.

Graeme McCrory evened up the scoring, with the lone second period goal at 16:15, set up by Ryan Lieth and Shane Murphy to make it 1-1.

Shane Murphy logged the go-ahead goal 0:55 into the third period, giving the Marksmen the 2-1 lead. Connor Witherspoon evened up the game late, at 16:53 with a power play tally, set up by Parker Allison, making it 2-2 to secure an overtime bid.

Neither team found the back of the net in overtime, despite Fayetteville outshooting Macon 6-2.

Michael Herrera netted the game winner at the bottom of the fourth round in the shootout, securing the 3-2 final.

Mason Beaupit stopped 36-of-38 in the Marksmen effort and Josh Boyko stopped 33-of-35 in the Mayhem win.

The Marksmen return home on Friday, Jan. 9, against the Knoxville Ice Bears for Medieval Night. Puck drop from the Crown Coliseum is set for 7 p.m. EST.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://marksmenhockey.com/tickets/single-game/

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