What an effort... definitely a game of two halves... Coming into this game Mercyhurst was coming off of a 24th nationally ranked week - but what we learned from this is that from top to bottom there is not much difference in the PSAC. Mercyhurst scored off a free kick with 5 min left in the first half; the free kick was placed practically perfectly into the center of the 18 yard box, Mercyhurst's forward Sarah Powell was able to head the ball into the back corner of our net- an unfortunate play. Coming into half we had a few changes to make, which made ALL the difference - we came into the second half ready to press and determined not to lose our focus. We were able to change our formation and catch Mercyhurst off guard about half way through the second half... the change gave LHU multiple chances: Kellie Wieger, Melinda Dodson, Bree Orth, and Arielle Gordon all had phenomenal opportunities to finish the ball; however, despite the effort we weren't able to finish. A great showing for Janine McCarthy (who made her first collegiate appearance), Hayley Zinn, and Alissa Gamelier.
Today's loss is frustrating for everyone on the team - but that is how we played... as a TEAM; the game showed us that we can and will OUTWORK other teams, and more so that we will BATTLE... and never give up.
If we play with the fury and heart that we played with today the second half of our season is going to be one for the books!
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