MERCYHURST (0-8-2, 0-1-1 NEC) vs HOWARD (3-4-2, 1-0-1 NEC)
Sunday Sept. 28 – 1:00 p.m.
Erie, Pa
TV: NEC Front Row
Mercyhurst women's soccer will play their first home conference game of the season against Howard on Sunday.
Previously from the Lakers
The Lakers traveled to the big apple last week to take on LIU and Wagner in their first conference matches of the season. They picked up one point at LIU in a tense battle that ended with a 2-2 tie.
The Watchlist
Two goals were scored by the Lakers last week against LIU.
Caterina Cappiello netted her second goal of the season on the edge of the six-yard box. The goal was assisted by
Madison Sievering.
Taylor Beachy scored the first goal of her career with four minutes left in the match. The goal was put together by freshman
Sadie Lewis, who made a 40-yard run down the field.
Mia Maruna received the pass from Lewis down the wing, sending a cross into the box finished by Beachy.
Freshman goalkeeper
Annis-Clara Wright made her first two collegiate appearances with the Lakers. She made 13 total saves between both matches.
A Closer Look: Howard
- Howard is 3-4-2 overall.
- They tied Central Connecticut 1-1 in their conference opener.
- The Bison found their first conference win against Wagner Thursday.
- Forward Gabriella Garcia-Terrell is second in the NEC with four goals this season.
The Lakers and Bison met last season. The Lakers dropped the match 3-0.
