The Mercyhurst women's lacrosse team lost, 18-5, to #5 Limestone Sunday morning at Tullio Field. The Saints jumped out to a 10-2 lead at halftime on their way to a non-league win.
The visitors got on the board early, as Racquel Prager scored twice in the first 2:33 of the match. Limestone went ahead 5-0 before the Lakers got on the board with 18:32 to go. Ally Keirn found Rebecca Himes for a goal to cut the deficit to four. The Saints quickly answered with four scores to take command of the contest. Hannah Corton scored with 4:09 remaining in the first half to give Hurst its second goal.
In the second frame, Limestone (10-1) scored the first three goals to stretch its lead. Alisha Catalino scored with 24:32 left and then Himes added her second goal of the day with 10:19 showing on the clock. Catalino closed the scoring with a goal in the final two minutes.
Catalino and Himes each had two goals. Rebecca Muscella and Jenny Perkins each made three saves in a half of action. Prager led the Saints with four goals and two assists.
Hurst (4-3) hosts Kutztown in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) match on Friday, March 30. The game is set for a 3 p.m. start at Tullio Field.
For a box score of the Limestone-Mercyhurst game, please click here.
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