MERCYHURST (0-1) @ ST. LOUIS (0-3)
Sunday, Sept. 6 – 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT
St. Louis, Mo. - SLU Field Hockey Complex
TV: ESPN+

MERCYHURST vs. SAINT FRANCIS (PA)
Tuesday, Sept. 8 – 2:00 p.m.
Erie, Pa. - Saxon Stadium
TV: NECFrontRow
Admission: Free

The Mercyhurst Lakers Field Hockey team is set to open a two-game stretch on the road against St. Louis on Sunday at 11:00 a.m., before returning home to face Saint Francis University at Saxon Stadium in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. The St. Louis match will stream live on ESPN+, while fans can attend the home opener against SFU free of charge or watch from home on NECFrontRow.

Lakers' Performance Overview
The Lakers enter this stretch carrying momentum from their game against Lock Haven, where Ava Jones and Finja Wunner each found the back of the net. Jones' goal was set up by an assist from freshman Anna Napolilo, while Wunner's came off a feed from Rachel Kosowski. Both players are expected to be key contributors as Mercyhurst looks to build on that performance against St. Louis and SFU.

Players to Watch
Ava Jones has shown strong offensive form, scoring in the win over Lock Haven off an assist from Napolilo. Her ability to convert scoring chances will be crucial for the Lakers in both matchups. Finja Wunner also made her mark in that game, scoring with help from Kosowski, and her role in Mercyhurst's attack will remain important as the team looks to secure results in both games.

St. Louis' Season Outlook
St. Louis enters Sunday's matchup at 0-2, having dropped both games of its opening weekend at Ohio University's Pruitt Field — a loss to Michigan State and a 2-1 defeat to host Ohio, with freshman Maddie Croghan scoring SLU's lone goal in that game. The Billikens host nationally ranked Louisville on Friday before facing Mercyhurst on Sunday. Senior Sierra Larson, last season's leading scorer, and junior goalkeeper Abby Schalow, a three-time A-10 Defensive Player of the Week a year ago, headline St. Louis' returning group.

Saint Francis' Season Outlook
Saint Francis enters the season under new head coach Nicole Bocox and a new identity as the Red Wolves, competing in their inaugural year at the NCAA Division III level as an associate SUNYAC member. The Red Wolves opened their season on Sept. 4 on the road at Penn State Harrisburg dropping the contest 0-1 then host Concordia Wisconsin in their home opener on September 5th. Mercyhurst will get an early look at the newly reshaped program when the two teams meet Sept. 8 in Erie.

Venue Information
The SLU Field Hockey Complex hosts Sunday's matchup, with the game streaming live on ESPN+ for fans unable to attend. Saxon Stadium in Erie welcomes fans for free on Tuesday as the Lakers open their home slate against Saint Francis.

After the Two-game Stretch
The Lakers' hit the road to take on Central Michigan on September 11th at 1:00 PM.