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Regina Metzler Face-off
3
Winner Penn St. PSU 19-3-0, 13-0-0
0
Mercyhurst MU 13-10-2, 9-5-1
Winner
Penn St. PSU
19-3-0, 13-0-0
3
Final
0
Mercyhurst MU
13-10-2, 9-5-1
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 F
Penn St. PSU 0 1 2 3
Mercyhurst MU 0 0 0 0

Game Recap: Women's Ice Hockey | | Jay Tonks, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Women’s Hockey Falls to No. 4 Penn State

ERIE, Pa.  – The Mercyhurst women's hockey team began their second series of 2026 with a home matchup against No. 4 Penn State. The Nittany Lions swept them in the reverse series in October. Tonight, the two sides were level in shots and scoreless after the first period. However, PSU took the lead in the second and added two more in the third to win 3-0.
 
The teams exchanged control early, with Mercyhurst (13-10-2, 9-5-1 AHA) taking several faceoffs, including one won by Berlin Lolacher at 18:32. The Laker's defense was active, with Holly VanNetten and Payten Evans blocking multiple shots from Penn State (19-3-0, 13-0-0). The Nittany Lions applied pressure through a power play following a Laker penalty but was unable to capitalize due to solid defensive stops and saves by Mercyhurst's netminder, Magdalena Luggin. The Lakers successfully killed the penalty and kept the game scoreless heading into the second frame. 
 
The second period began with the Lakers on the defensive as the Nittany Lions applied early pressure, but Luggin continued to make crucial saves. After Penn State was penalized for tripping, the Lakers had an opportunity on the power play but were unable to capitalize. PSU broke through at 14:03. The Lakers responded with attempts from multiple players, including Julia Schalin and Sofia Ljung, but Penn State's defense and goalie held firm. The period closed with Penn State leading 1–0.
 
The final frame began with the Lakers seeking to close the gap against PSU. Despite early attempts from Henlee Mahoney and Lolacher, they could not find the back of the net. Penn State then extended their lead to two at 17:35. Mercyhurst applied pressure on the power play following a too-many-players penalty on Penn State, but shots from Schalin and VanNetten were turned aside. Penn State capitalized later with a power-play goal at 2:14, adding to their advantage. As the period wound down, the Lakers continued to challenge with shots from various players, but Penn State's defense was relentless as it ended 3-0.
 
Puck drop for game two will take place tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET. 
 
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