CLARION, Pa. -- Mercyhurst University kept its postseason hopes alive with a 3-0 sweep at Clarion on Saturday afternoon, 25-22, 25-24, 25-18.  However, the Lakers needed help from California (Pa.) to secure one of the final PSAC Western Division playoff spots, and instead it was the Vulcans, a 3-2 winner over Edinboro, who snagged the remaining postseason playoff spot with their victory.

The Lakers (18-15, 13-9 PSAC) now await word from the NCAA regional committee on a possible postseason berth.  Meanwhile, Clarion remains in the hunt to host a conference playoff game with its 19-15, 15-7 PSAC record.

Senior Erin Byrnes paced the Lakers with another double-double, registering 16 kills and 18 digs.  Sarah Wegrzyn (8 kills) and Lauren Kenny (6 kills) added to the offense while Kenny (6 blocks) helped anchor the defense, along with Freda Ireigbe (8 blocks) and Lexi Stefanov (3 blocks).  Senior Kelly Vitt registered 28 assists in the win.