Nashville, TN – Mercyhurst Stunt had an eventful weekend at the TNU Tournament, facing off against several tough opponents.The Lakers suffered a tough 24-0 loss to California Baptist University, but bounced back with a strong 19-5 victory over University of Central Arkansas, a MAWC opponent. They then faced Hope International University, falling 23-1, before closing out the tournament with a hard-fought 16-14 win over Missouri State, another MAWC opponent. 

Game 1: 

The tournament began on a tough note for the Lakers, as they faced California Baptist University. Mercyhurst struggled against the strong unit, falling to the Lancers 24-0. The Lakers were unable to get any traction, despite strong efforts, as California Baptist dominated the game from start to finish.

Game 2: 

In the second game of the weekend, Mercyhurst turned the tide, facing the University of Central Arkansas. The Lakers found their rhythm, securing a dominant 19-5 victory. Mercyhurst showed resilience after the tough loss the day before, controlling the tempo and outpacing their opponent throughout the match.

Game 3: 

The third game saw Mercyhurst face Hope International University, and the Lakers once again struggled to find their spark. Despite some strong plays, Mercyhurst fell 23-1, unable to generate consistent scoring opportunities as Hope International took control early and never looked back.

Game 4: 

The final game of the weekend saw Mercyhurst pull off a thrilling victory over Missouri State. After a tough start to the tournament, the Lakers rallied with a 16-14 win, led by a strong team effort. The offense came alive in this close contest, and Mercyhurst hung on for the hard-fought win, closing out the tournament on a high note.

Notable Performers

Chloe Johnson, Mikayla McClain, Jayna Phillips, Maddie Flannery, and Grace Gregoire all contributed significantly over the weekend, with each player making key impacts. 

Up Next 

The Lakers will compete in their Conference Championship on April 4th and 5th.