Box Score Syracuse, NY.- Mercyhurst dropped their first ever match against Syracuse on Sunday 5-0. The game served as the first regular season game against a Power Four school in Mercyhurst Women's Soccer history.
 
How it Happened
Syracuse wasted little time going on the attack, and the first half couldn't have been more efficient for the Orange. The Lakers were put on the defensive just 90 seconds into the game, but didn't allow a shot on goal until four minutes in. Unfortunately for the Lakers, the Orange converted on their first four shots on goal. Dalani Stephens opened scoring with a bullet shot that beat Mercyhurst goalie, Kate Costantini. Liesel Odden and Anna Rupert added two more to the scoreboard before Stephens scored her second goal of the game.
 
Graduate Student Chelsea Radicia stepped into goal for the second half once again and had a solid half. Radicia registered two saves for the Lakers as the Orange continued their fast and furious attack. The Orange put just one ball in the back of the net in the second half, as Allie Fouts got a ball past Radicia.
 
Highlights
After a tough first half, the Lakers defense was able to tighten up. Mercyhurst's defense was tested all day, and in the first game against Power Four school, Head Coach Rich Wall got a lot players experience. Costantini and Radicia continued to share time in net as both faced their toughest test yet.
 
Next Game
Mercyhurst will be back on the road in just four days, this time against Atlantic 10 powerhouse, Dayton. The action kicks off at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 29.