ERIE, Pa.– The Assumption University women's ice hockey team dropped their second straight contest, falling to Mercyhurst University 3-0 in non-conference action Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS
Score: Mercyhurst University 3, Assumption University 0
Records: Greyhounds (6-2-1, 6-0-0 NEWHA) | Lakers (7-4-1, 3-1-0 AHA)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Mercyhurst opened the scoring just 3:53 into the first period, as Avery Bryk found the back of the net off assists from Kate Donegan and Berlin Lolacher. Assumption looked to respond, but the Lakers maintained their 1-0 advantage through the opening 20 minutes, outshooting the Greyhounds 14-6.
The Greyhounds continued to battle in the second period, but Mercyhurst capitalized on its power-play opportunities to extend its lead. Sofia Ljung scored at the 12:08 mark before Julia Perjus added another power-play tally less than two minutes later, giving the Lakers a 3-0 advantage heading into the final period.
Assumption generated its strongest offensive push in the third period, recording 13 shots on goal after managing six in each of the first two frames. The Greyhounds earned multiple power-play opportunities but couldn't break through against Mercyhurst goaltender Lexington Secreto, who finished with 25 saves to preserve the shutout.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Leila Fournier delivered a strong performance between the pipes for Assumption, turning aside 47 of 50 shots, including 20 in the second period.
- Mercyhurst outshot Assumption 50-25 and won 39 of 58 faceoffs.
- The Greyhounds were scoreless on four power plays, while the Lakers went 2-for-5.
- Mercyhurst now leads the all-time series 2-0-0.
UP NEXT
- Assumption at Long Island University, Friday, November 6, 3:00 pm
- Mercyhurst at Delaware University, Friday, November 6, 6:00 pm
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