ERIE, Pa. – The IUP field hockey team dropped a 1-0 decision to Mercyhurst Tuesday afternoon in Erie.
 
It was the fourth straight the loss for the Crimson Hawks, who fell to 3-11 overall and 2-5 in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
 
The Lakers (4-10, 2-4) wasted no time as they were the first to score 19 minutes in the first half of play. Strong defense on both sides led the score to remain 1-0 at the end of the first play. This strong defense continued into the second half a play, shutting out the Crimson Hawks.
 
The Crimson Hawks were out-shot 18-5 and came short in penalty corners with only five while Mercyhurst compiled 16. Senior goaltender Olivia Accardi made five saves.
 
Up Next
The Crimson Hawks are back in action as they host No. 7 Kutztown (10-4, 3-3) Saturday evening. Game time is 5 p.m.
 
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