ERIE, Pa. – The Mercyhurst women's ACHA team returned to the ice on Saturday for a matchup against CHMA opponent Robert Morris on Saturday.
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Victoria Campana got the start in net for the Lakers, her 7
th of the season.
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In the 1
st period,
Marina Evert scored her 12
th goal of the season, assisted by
Haylie Petyk, at 7:53. Captain
Ellie Schau soon supported with her 16
th goal of the season at 8:30 with her assist coming from
Erin Prendergast. At 10:43, Evert notched her 2
nd goal of the game and 13
th on the year after another assist from Petyk. Both teams would have time on special teams, but neither were able to capitalize.
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In the 2
nd period, Evert completed her hat trick at 4:17 on a breakaway originating from the Laker defensive zone. At 6:03,
Genevieve Picard netted her 1
st career collegiate hockey goal, with the assists coming
Alexa Kelley and Prendergast. At 8:42, Schau scored her 2
nd goal of the night and her 17
th of the season, with the assist coming from Evert. The Lakers led 6-0 heading into the intermission.
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In the 3
rd period, the Colonials managed to answer with their 1
st and only goal of the night at 15:38. With no other goals scored, the Lakers secured a crucial 6-1 win at home.
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Campana secured her 5
th win of the season, stopping 28 of 29 shots faced.
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The Lakers will next host the Tigers of RIT on Sunday, January 18. Puck drop set for 1PM.
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