GAME OVERVIEW
• The Marauders played a difficult stretch of road games at IUP and West Chester and were outscored 6-1. Sophomore
Kay Liebl scored her sixth goal of the season at West Chester.
• While the Marauders have struggled away from Pucillo Field, Millersville have thrived at home and boast a 3-1-1 record. Their only loss at home was a 1-0 game versus Kutztown University who currently rank first in all of Division II. Millersville's only draw was a 1-1 game against No. 21 Seton Hill.
ABOUT THE SERIES
• Mercyhurst leads the series 4-2-1. However, Millersville have won two of their last three meetings with Mercyhurst.
THE LAST MEETING: Millersville 1, Mercyhurst 0 (Oct. 29, 2016)
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Alexandrea Powell scored off of
Halie Parker's assist in the 27th minute. The Marauders had a couple more chances to build their lead but could not convert. The defense clamped down on the Lakers and prevented their five shots on goal from equalizing.
SCOUTING THE OPPONENT
• Mercyhurst was picked to finish 11th in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference preseason poll, one spot in front of Millersville.
• Mercyhurst offense has only produced 11 goals, but they have held their opponents to only 14 goals scored.
• Millersville's defense will need to focus on Anja Korte and Emily Bock who lead the Lakers in goals this season with three each. The pair combined for 15 points so far this season.