ERIE, Pa.- The Mercyhurst field hockey team travels to Seton Hill on Wednesday, September 18, for a non-conference game. The match is set for a 4 p.m. start at Dick's Sporting Goods Field.
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Mercyhurst is 2-1 after beating Limestone and #9 East Stroudsburg at home last weekend.
Blair Pembleton scored twice in a 3-1 win over Limestone and then scored the game-winning goal against ESU. She was selected Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Athlete of the Week for her efforts.
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Marissa Faso tallied two goals in the 4-2 victory. It was the Lakers' first win over a ranked opponent since 2009, when they beat #3 IUP. The win over the Warriors was Mercyhurst's first in 14 all-time meetings.
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Seton Hill has a 1-3 record this season. It has lost three home contests, while beating IUP, 3-0, on the road September 10. Ashley Reid leads the team with four goals. In 2012, the Griffins went 7-11, splitting two games with Mercyhurst.
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The Lakers lead the all-time series, 14-5. The teams split two meetings in each of the last three seasons.