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Mercyhurst Overcomes Gannon 7-6 OT in CWPA Western Division Battle
ERIE, Pa. -- The Gannon University women's water polo team lost to crosstown rival Mercyhurst College 7-6 in overtime at the Carneval Athletic Pavilion (CAP) on the evening of Friday, March 19.
The Lakers took a 2-1 lead through one period and led 4-3 at halftime. Gannon outscored Mercyhurst 2-1 in the third to tie the match. The teams each scored once in the fourth quarter to send it to extra time. The Lakers scored early in the six-minute frame and held on for the one-goal victory.
Molly Andrews (Tustin, Calif./Tustin) led the Lady Knights with three goals. Colleen Harriger (Erie, Pa./McDowell), Annie Greenhill (Brea, Calif./Brea Olinda) and Kendra Plackemeier (Bonsall, Calif./Fallbrook) each added a goal apiece. Janelle Bartman (Buffalo Grove, Ill./Stevenson) recorded six saves in net.
Gannon is now 4-14 overall, 1-2 in the CWPA. Mercyhurst improved to 1-9 overall, 1-1 in the CWPA.
Release courtesy Gannon Athletic Communications
