Erie, Pa. - The Millersville University women's lacrosse team took a 4-1 lead into halftime against No. 24 Mercyhurst, but it was unable to bring that offensive output into the second half, scoring just one goal, and losing by a final score of 7-5 on Tuesday afternoon. It marks the team's sixth loss this season by three goals or fewer.

The Marauders (9-9, 7-5 PSAC) were making their first PSAC Tournament appearance since the 2016 season, while the Lakers (13-5, 9-3 PSAC) advance to face No. 14 East Stroudsburg in the semifinal round on Friday, May 3. 

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
• Brenna Fosco opened the scoring with an unassisted goal at the 24:08 mark to give Mercyhurst an early 1-0 advantage. That lead stood until Gillian Zimmerman tied the game at the 14:40 mark, and Emily Jacobsen gave Millersville the lead less than six minutes later. Genevieve Speights increased the Marauder lead to 3-1 at the 7:17 mark thanks to an assist from Sara Burney, who also assisted the first two goals. A last-minute goal from Grace Cobaugh sent Millersville into halftime with a 4-1 lead.
• The Lakers scored the first five goals of the second half to take a 6-4 lead it would ultimately not surrender. Julia Rescott's goal at the 11:32 mark tied the game, and Angelina Simon's goal at the 9:35 mark gave Mercyhurst the lead.
• Jacobsen got the Marauders on the board in the second half and made it a one-goal game off a free-position shot at the 7:36 mark. Millersville won the subsequent draw control but turned the ball over, allowing Rescott to score on a free-position shot at the 6:06 mark. Millersville again won the subsequent draw control, but managed just one shot in the final six minutes.  

COACH CINDY WILSON QUOTES
• "It was a hard fought battle, and we are very proud to have had the opportunity to play today."
• "We worked together as a cohesive unit in the first half. We were really meshing and executing all over the field."
• "Mercyhurst came out strong in the second half, and we had some lapses that we unfortunately couldn't work past."
• "We had a great season and a lot of things to be proud of. It's always tough when it ends, but we are excited about what we have accomplished and are looking forward to continuing to grow from here."

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
• Sara Burney's three points off of three assists led the team, while Emily Jacobsen's two goals marked a team-high. Gillian Zimmerman fired off a game-high seven shots. 
• Grace Cobaugh and Jasa Lorah each scooped up a team-high nine ground balls, while Cobaugh and Sarah Leverentz each won a game-high three draw controls. In the final game of their collegiate careers, Natalie Sukanick and Nathalie Sell each caused one turnover, while Erin Fagan fired off three shots.
• Shannon Davis, also playing the final game of her collegiate career, made nine stops in net. 

NOTES
• The Marauders had an advantage in draw controls (10-4), but the Lakers held an edge in every other statistical category, including shots (30-25), shots on goal (16-15), saves (10-9), clears (21-20), ground balls (24-15), free-position shots (6-5) and turned the ball over 16 times compared to Millersville's 23 turnovers.
• The Marauders finish their season with a 1-4 record against nationally-ranked opponents, the same record they had against such opponents last season.
• Mercyhurst improves to 14-1 all-time against Millersville and has won the last 13 meetings. 
• The Lakers' seven goals ties a season low for goals in a victory.
• Along with Natalie Sukanick, Nathalie Sell, Erin Fagan and Shannon Davis, Jovonna Jewell and Bryana Weston-Wyatt will also not be back next season due to graduation.