Box Score LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University women's soccer team (1-2-0, 1-2-0 PSAC) fell 2-0, tonight (Wednesday, September 10) to visiting Mercyhurst (2-0-1, 2-0-1 PSAC) in PSAC action at Hubert Jack Stadium.
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The visiting Lakers scored a goal in each half to escape Clinton County with the win.
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The Lakers took a 1-0 lead late in first half after an evenly played 45 minutes of soccer.
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Kiley Cleveland made a long run down the right side of the field and sent a strong crossing pass into the box that found the foot of Lauren Testa, who fired it far post for the goal.
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A speedy
Leisha Noble (West Milford, N.J./West Milford) caused the Lakers some trouble midway through the opening period, but LHU couldn't draw up any strong scoring changes despite solid buildup.
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The Lady Eagles continued to pressure early in the second half.
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Haylee Kubat (New Tripoli, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh) forced Laker goalie Ellie McDougall to make a strong save and
Jamie Hunter (Marietta, Pa./Donegal) sent a curling shot wide just minutes apart early in the second.
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Mercyhurst made it 2-0 in the 67
th minute on Testa's second goal of the match.
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The Lady Eagles return to action on Saturday, September 13 at 2 p.m. on the road at Gannon in PSAC action.
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