Box Score Erie, Pa.- The Lakers snagged their second straight win as they blanked the visiting UMBC Retrievers 3-0 on Thursday. The game served as the first Division I home win for any sport at Mercyhurst.
 
How it Happened
UMBC came out and had control of the ball for the first few minutes of action. The Retrievers managed to take three shots in the first five minutes of action, two of which were saved by Senior Kate Costantini. But it was the Lakers who ultimately struck first. Sophomore Maddie Sievering made a slick pass off of a free kick that Graduate Student Emily Mijares got a hold of and buried in the back of the net to give the Lakers a 1-0 lead.
 
Four minutes into the second half, Sievering scored a goal of her own as she received a dish from Junior Anna Clark. The Lakers added a little extra insurance in the 85^th minute when Junior Mia Maruna scored off an assist from Sophomore Annabel Arhin. Sievering, who was named an NEC Prime Performer last week, was named player of the game after her solid offensive performance.
 
Highlights
The Lakers have continued to roll after their slow start to the season. Costantini registered the Lakers first shutout of the 2024 season, and she pulled in four saves. Sievering has recorded a goal and four assists in the past three games of action, as she continues to emerge as a threat on the Lakers offense. Mijares scored her third goal of the season and Maruna scored her first. The Lakers have now had nine different players score in 11 games thus far.  
 
Next Game
The Lakers play one more game at home as they'll host Central Connecticut State in an NEC matchup. The action kicks off at 1:00 p.m.