Erie, PA –  The Mercyhurst Lakers field hockey team celebrated Senior Shoutout Day with a 3-1 victory over the New Haven Chargers on Sunday, October 18, at Saxon Stadium in Erie, Pa. The Northeast Conference win improved the Lakers' record to 4-11 overall and 2-5 in conference play.
Mercyhurst struck first in the opening quarter when Rachel Kosowski scored at 12:30 to give the Lakers a 1-0 lead. Just over three minutes later, Marielly Mojica-Carpenter extended the advantage to 2-0, with Ella Bressi providing the assist. New Haven responded with a goal from Emma Beaujouan, assisted by Liz Trentmann, to make it a 2-1 game.
The Lakers regained their two-goal cushion in the second quarter. Hailey Hatfield found the back of the net at 25:36, finishing a play set up by Finja Wunner to give Mercyhurst a 3-1 lead. The defense held firm for the remainder of the contest, while goalkeeper Victoria Campana recorded six saves to help secure the victory.
The matchup also marked an opportunity to celebrate five Mercyhurst seniors: Victoria Campana, Helena Moon, Rachel Kosowski, Catherine Hudak and Hailey Leisering. Campana has been a key presence in goal for the Lakers, recording 103 saves this season after making six stops in Sunday's victory. Moon appeared in 12 games this season, contributing to the team throughout the year. Kosowski scored the opening goal against New Haven and has recorded two goals and two assists this season, while Hudak has added two goals and one assist. Leisering has appeared in three games in goal for Mercyhurst, making 14 saves. Following the game, the Lakers honored their seniors with a postgame tailgate alongside family and friends, celebrating their contributions to the program.
Following the game, the Lakers celebrated their seniors with a postgame tailgate alongside family and friends, capping off a memorable final home game of the season.
Mercyhurst will return to action on Friday, October 23, traveling to Davidson, N.C., to face Davidson at 5 p.m.Â
