Columbus, Ohio – The Mercyhurst Lakers Women's Ice Hockey team dropped a tough 5-1 decision to No. 2 Ohio State on Tuesday evening.   

How It Happened: 

Ohio State got on the board early in the first period, with Jenna Buglioni scoring at 4:56 to give the Buckeyes a 1-0 lead. The Buckeyes extended their lead at 8:49 when Jocelyn Amos netted a goal assisted by Emily Zumwinkle and Emma Peschel, making it 2-0 after the first period. 

In the second period, Ohio State continued their momentum with a goal from Joy Dunne at 3:31, assisted by Jordyn Petrie, pushing the lead to 3-0. Petrie added a goal of her own at 17:43, giving the Buckeyes a commanding 4-0 lead. Mercyhurst responded less than a minute later when Thea Johansson scored her fifth goal of the season at 18:16, assisted by Mary Sweetapple and Vanessa Upson, cutting the deficit to 4-1 heading into the final period. 

Ohio State sealed the win with a late goal in the third period from Maddi Wheeler at 15:20, assisted by Sara Swiderski and Emma Peschel, making it 5-1. 

Notable Performances: 

• Thea Johansson scored her fifth goal of the season for the Lakers. Johansson has goals in three of her last four games. 

• Vanessa Upson won 18 faceoffs and added her sixth assist of the season.  Upson has assists in three of her last four games. 

• Goaltender Magdalena Luggin made 18 saves in the first period, while Jorden Mattison made 24 saves in relief. 

• As a team the Lakers blocked 22 shots including four from Vanessa Upson and three from Sydney Pedersen. 

Up Next: 

The Lakers will look to bounce back as they open AHA play with a road trip to Lindenwood on November 1st and 2nd.