ERIE, Pa. — Lotte van Dusseldorp scored three goals and Delfina Gonzalez added a goal as the Long Island University field hockey team defeated Mercyhurst, 4-2 Friday afternoon.
The Sharks jumped out to an early lead when van Dusseldorp scored with 8:15 left in the first quarter, off an assist from Gonzalez. LIU carried its 1-0 advantage into the second quarter.
Van Dusseldorp struck again at 19:26, this time off an assist from Tess Termars, giving the Sharks a 2-0 lead.
Mercyhurst answered just over a minute later, scoring at 21:02 to cut the deficit to 2-1. LIU maintained its one-goal advantage through halftime and the third quarter. The Sharks extended their lead early in the fourth when van Dusseldorp completed her three-goal performance at 46:03, putting LIU ahead 3-1. Mercyhurst responded at 50:12, bringing the Lakers within one.
LIU answered once again, with Gonzalez scoring at 53:43 to restore the Sharks' two-goal cushion. The LIU defense held Mercyhurst without another goal over the final minutes to secure the victory.
The Sharks return to play Sunday, Oct. 4, visiting La Salle at 12 p.m.
