LOCK HAVEN, Pa.- The Mercyhurst field hockey team defeated Mansfield 7-2 Wednesday night in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West match held at Lock Haven. Katie Erbacher had two goals to lead the Lakers.
 
Erbacher opened the scoring at 7:55 of the first half. The Mountaineers tied the contest ten minutes later. Serena Slattery regained Hurst's edge at the 19:13 mark, as Kelsey Lovelace and Rachel Sluberski assisted.
 
Mansfield tied the game at 2 a few minutes later before Erbacher struck again. Marissa Faso's insert off a corner set up Slattery to find Erbacher for a 3-2 lead going into the half.
 
Faso extended the Lakers' advantage early in the second frame, scoring an unassisted goal at the 38:17 mark. It was all Mercyhurst from there, as it scored the next three goals to ice the match. Kelley Hynes, Lovelace, and Catherine Willard each scored to cap the scoring.
 
Lovelace and Faso each finished with a goal and two assists. Ashley Wiskup made five saves in net as Hurst outshot the Mountaineers 14-11.
 
With the victory, the Lakers improved to 5-7 overall and 3-3 in the PSAC. Mansfield fell to 3-6 and 1-3 in the conference. Hurst hosts Seton Hill Saturday, October 8, at 4:30 p.m. For a box score of the Mercyhurst-Mansfield game, click here.