March 15, 2008

Stats

Ann Arbor, Mich. - After being held scoreless for the first time in her career Saturday morning against Michigan, Mercyhurst freshman Rachel Griepsma responded later in the day in a 15-5 win over Carthage with a career-high seven goals.

Griepsma now has 30 goals through ten games, and the Lakers improve 7-3 on the season. The Lakers cap play at the University of Michigan Invitational with a 2-1 record.

Mercyhurst proved too much for Carthage early, jumping out to a 4-1 lead in the first period. However, Carthage added three goals in the second to tie the contest at the half, but the Lakers pulled away by outscoring Carthage 11-1 in the second half.

Griepsma also added one assist, two steals and two drawn ejections. She wasn't the only Laker that set a career-high, though. Chrissy Genian tallied seven assists and also added two steals.

Senior Christine Somera tacked on four goals, two steals and two drawn ejections. Classmate Carrie Willison scored twice, marking her first goals since the season opener against Siena. She also added two assists and two steals. Senior Rhonda Marable made four steals.

Mercyhurst travel to Philadelphia, Pa., for three games at Villanova from March 29-30.