Erie, Pa. – The Edinboro women's lacrosse team dropped a 15-8 decision to host Merychurst Wednesday night in PSAC West action at Saxon Stadium.
 
How it Happened
The Lakers jumped out early on the Scots taking a 6-0 lead after the first quarter. Mercyhurst scored twice more in the second before Marissa Birchard scored to get Edinboro on the board. The Lakers scored once more to take a 9-1 lead into the half.
 
Birchard scored the first goal of the third quarter and the teams played an even quarter and Mercyhurst held an 11-3 lead heading to the fourth. The Scots trimmed the lead to 13-6 with 7:28 to play on a goal by Rylee Jones, but two Mercyhurst goals opened the lead back up and held off the Edinboro rally.
 
Statistical Leaders
Jones, Birchard and Angelina Anderson each tallied three points on two goals and one assist. Tracy Culver and Jacqui Detelich each notched a goal and Kenna Sinisgalli added a helper.
 
In Net
Addy Ours made 14 saves and took the loss in the cage for the Scots.
 
Up Next
The Scots are back in action on Saturday with a trip to Gannon. Game time is slated for 5 p.m.