MERCYHURST (0-3-1) vs NIAGARA (2-0-0)
Sunday Aug. 28 -- 5:00 p.m.
Saxon Stadium
TV: NEC Front Row
 
The Mercyhurst women's soccer team will host Niagara Thursday at 5:00 p.m. for a non-conference match up.
 
Previously from the Lakers
The Lakers played two matches last week, traveling to Rochester Mich. to take on Oakland Thursday and hosting Duquesne Sunday. Strong efforts in both games were not enough to secure a win.
 
The Watchlist
Sophomore Isabella Fiorillo scored one of two goals last week. The goal, scored in the 24th minute at Oakland, was the second of her career. Fiorillo played all 180 minutes last week.

Transfer Caterina Cappiello netted the second goal of the week for the Lakers. This goal was the first in her career with Mercyhurst. Cappiello's goal, assisted by Nathalie Dediu, came four minutes after Fiorillo's. Cappiello played all 180 minutes last week. It marked Dediu's first career assist. 

Sophomore goalkeeper Rylee Kumer made her presence known Sunday against Duquesne. Kumer made 11 saves in her first collegiate start with the Lakers.
 
A Closer Look: Niagara

• Niagara started their 2025 campaign with two wins.
• They secured their first win at Syracuse, 2-1.
• The second win came against Le Moyne, 2-0.
• Sarah Lucas, Mahelie Barbeau, and Caitlyn Gratton scored for the Purple Eagles. 

This will be the second matchup between the Lakers and the Purple Eagles.