After two early Warrior goals, Anna LeGrett found Mackenzie Jordan for a goal at the 25:52 mark. A few minutes later, Jordan hit Schlagenhauf to even the match at 2. ESU responded with a pair of goals, but Carly Zimmerman trimmed the deficit with 11:27 to go in the half and then Jordan connected with Schlagenhauf again, tying the game at 4 with just under eight minutes remaining in the period. LeGrett scored with 1:06 left in the frame, sending the Lakers into the locker room with a 5-4 edge.

Mercyhurst took control of the match in the second half, scoring three times in the first nine minutes to go up by four goals. Jordan scored at the 26:26 mark and LeGrett followed with a score four minutes after. Schlagenhauf made it 8-4 with a goal just 35 seconds later. With 16:11 remaining, Hannah Corton assisted on another Jordan goal, expanding the margin again. 

The hosts followed with two scores, but Schlagenhauf got things back on track with a goal at the 8:10 mark. Corton tallied her second assist of the day on the play. Becca Himes then converted a free position attempt with 2:24 showing on the clock, giving the Lakers an 11-7 advantage. Himes hit Schlagenhauf for her fifth goal of the contest with 1:24 to play.

Schlagenhauf finished with five goals, while Jordan put up three goals and a pair of assists. LeGrett contributed two goals and an assist. Rebecca Muscella made 13 saves in goal. Himes added a goal and a helper. 

Shots were almost even, with ESU taking 28 to Mercyhurst's 27 on the day. The Lakers collected 25 ground balls to just 20 for the Warriors. Mercyhurst won 11-21 draw controls.

Mercyhurst improved to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the PSAC. East Stroudsburg fell to 6-2 overall and 1-2 in the conference. The Lakers play at #10 West Chester tomorrow. The PSAC match is set for a 3 p.m. start.