ERIE, Pa. -- Sophomore Lindsey Burke's career-day led the Mercyhurst College women's basketball team to its third straight victory, beating the Bloomsburg University Huskies, 75-64.

Burke set new career-highs in points (13), rebounds (8) and blocked shots (2), after setting a new career mark for assists yesterday with four.

Three other Lakers aided Burke's efforts, reaching double-digits in the point column as well.

Junior Nikki Frederickson finished the day one rebound away from a double-double as she accounted for 11 points. Her nine rebounds set a new career-high.

Senior Amy Achesinski also finished one rebound shy of a double-double, scoring 18 points after getting into foul trouble early in the game.

Dana Banda added 16 points, 12 of which came in the second half, sealing the deal for Mercyhurst.

The Lakers scored the first five points of the game, thanks to efforts by Achesinski and a 3-point play by sophomore Kaylee Foster.

Bloomsburg kept it close until the end of the first half when Mercyhurst jumped out to a 13-point lead. Burke accounted for 11 points in the first period, giving the Lakers an 11-point edge as the half came to a close.

Dana Wieller led the Huskies' offense in the first with 11 points. Bloomsburg shot just 27 percent from the field (7-26), making only three of the 12 3-pointers attempted.

Mercyhurst shot 39 percent from the field (11-28) in the first, with six different Lakers adding to the point total. Foster and senior Samantha Loadman ended the period with five points each.

The Huskies took control right out of the gate, outscoring Mercyhurst 16-3 in the first five minutes of the second half. Igniting the Bloomsburg offense with seven points during this run was Kayla Oxenrider. She managed to tie the game up at 36 with 15 minutes to play.

Loadman gave the Lakers their lead back on a 3-pointer, which Mercyhurst fought hard for. The next 12 minutes was played tight as the two teams went back and forth exchanging baskets.

Bloomsburg kept the Lakers' lead within grasp until Catherine Noack sank a 3-pointer, tying it up for the second time with just over three minutes to play.

Achesinski successfully converted a 3-point play, giving Mercyhurst its lead back and sparking an 11-0 run for the Lakers, putting the game out of reach.

Down the home stretch, the Lakers were a perfect 8-8 from the free-throw line, solidifying the win.

Bloomsburg moves to 8-4 on the season. The team shot 36 percent from the field (22-61) and 38 percent from beyond the arc (11-29). Wieller led the Huskies offensively with 17 points. Oxenrider finished with 14 points.

Megan Hoffman tied her career-high in assists, unselfishly dishing out six, helping Mercyhurst to its eighth win of the season. The Lakers shot 43 percent from the field (23-53) and 79 percent from the line (23-29).

Mercyhurst is back in action Wednesday, Jan. 12 as the team travels to Lock Haven.