ERIE, Pa. — Mercyhurst (1-7-0) lost to Akron (4-3-0) with a final score of 4-0 on Thursday. The Lakers were limited to four shots, including two on goal, while facing 25 Akron shots.
The Lakers had to play from an early 2-0 deficit after Akron scored twice early at 1:33 and 2:06.
Adri Lika made two saves before Akron scored at 20:05 to give them a 3-0 lead.
Anamari Bosnjak sent the Laker's first recorded shot left at 28:02 during a foul-heavy stretch, while Akron continued to create chances with corners and shots, including Lika's save at 32:32. Lika added two more saves in the final minutes as Akron carried a 3-0 advantage into halftime.
Jenna Popowski put two early second-half shots on frame for the Lakers, but Akron's goalkeeper saved both attempts at 47:10 and 50:11. Akron generated the next sustained push, with Lika saving two more shots before another stop at 64:21. Akron scored at 64:33 to make it 4-0, and the half turned more physical later with yellow cards to
Sadie Lewis and
Molly Taylor. The Lakers got a late look from Taylor at 84:39, but Akron kept them off the board and finished the match with a 4-0 result.
Lika recorded eight saves while playing all 90 minutes in goal. Popowski led the Lakers with two shots and put both attempts on goal.
Up Next
Mercyhurst will remain at home to take on Chicago State on Thursday, September 17
th at 7:00 p.m.
