Erie, Pa.----Wingate University freshman Lauren Montgomery scored the first two goals of her collegiate career Monday afternoon, but Wingate's rally came up just short in a 4-3 setback at Mercyhurst University in NCAA Division II field hockey action. The Lakers improve to 2-6 overall, while the Bulldogs fall to 0-9 on the season.

KEY STATS

- Mercyhurst out-shot Wingate 15-14
- The Lakers held an 11-9 advantage in shots on goal
- Mercyhurst took nine of the 13 penalty corners
- Wingate was whistled for 25 of the 43 fouls
- MU scored a goal in each quarter
- The 'Dogs scored once in the third and twice in the final frame

KEY BULLDOGS

- Montgomery scored a pair of goals to lead the attack, taking three shots on the day
- Camrynn Aiello added a goal for the Bulldogs
- Aurelia Barker handed out an assist
- Riley Robinson led the way with a game-high five shots, including two shots on goal
- Hannah Colavita-Jones registered seven saves on the afternoon

FIRST QUARTER

- Jenna Cavalieri scored 38 seconds in off an Allyson Doran assist to put MU on top 1-0

SECOND QUARTER

- A goal from Delfina Magro put the Lakers on top 2-0 three minutes before halftime

THIRD QUARTER

- Montgomery got the 'Dogs on the board a minute into the second half to make it a one-goal game
- Maddie Huffer answered back for the Lakers with 10 minutes left in the quarter

FOURTH QUARTER

- Aiello scored off Barker's assist with nine minutes remaining to make it a one-goal game again
- Madison Kasten put the Lakers back on top by two with 3:31 remaining
- Montgomery's second goal of the game came with 2:18 to go, making it 4-3

UP NEXT

- Wingate is back in action Saturday, traveling to Newberry for a 12 p.m. start
- The Bulldogs host Limestone Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.