Gannon University
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women's lacrosse
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press release
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Mercyhurst Preview
Sports Information
Department, Dan Teliski, Director
Phone: (814) 871-7418
Date: May 1, 2008
GANNON AND MERCYHURST SQUARE
OFF IN TOP-10 LACROSSE SHOWDOWN
ERIE, Pa. - The Gannon-Mercyhurst
women’s lacrosse series has always been intense and this year’s match-up
should be no different. The two programs will clash Friday, May 2 at Gannon
University Field in a match-up that is expected to be one of the tightest
in the history of the all-time series. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Live gameday statistics will be available via the Internet at http://www.gannon.edu/sports/women/lacro/lstats/xlive.htm.
Both teams come into Friday’s regular-season finale ranked among the nation’s
best. Gannon is tabbed eighth among NCAA Division II schools with a 10-4
record. Mercyhurst is ranked seventh with a 12-2 record. Friday’s contest
is also a “must win” for the Lakers, who are ranked third in the latest NCAA
Division II South regional rankings. A loss would eliminate them from NCAA
post-season contention.
Gannon has won four of its last five matches following a 19-10 road victory
at Molloy (N.Y.) last Sunday. The Lady Knights have reached double digits
in victories during each of the last four seasons.
Kayla Nelson (Oswego, N.Y./Oswego) leads Gannon’s attack with 12 goals
and a team-best 52 assists. Colleen Dixon (Lafayette, N.Y./Lafayette)
is Gannon’s leading goal scorer with 53.
Mercyhurst rides a nine-match win streak into Friday’s fray and has not lost
since a 14-12 setback to third-ranked Adelphi (N.Y.) on March 16. The Lakers
have already set a school record for most victories in a season (12). Breanna
Haggerty (Skaneateles, N.Y./Skaneateles) headlines Mercyhurst’s offense with
69 goals and 21 assists.
Gannon has won the last four matches played between the two rivals and leads
the all-time series 9-2. Gannon head coach Steve Wagner is 4-1 all-time against
Mercyhurst.
Gannon University~University Square ~ Erie, PA 16541-0001
Toll Free: 1-800-GANNON-U
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updated 5/1/08 by: drt
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