The Mercy University Mavericks defeated Daemen University Wildcats 18-5 in the East Coast Conference women's lacrosse. Junior Leah Hansen shined, scoring seven goals and assisting two. Mercy secured the second seed for the ECC Championship tournament, facing D'Youville in the semifinals, while Daemen concluded the season with a 5-12 record.

By the Numbers
  • Mercy University improved to 8-9 overall and 5-1 in the ECC.
  • Daemen University closed the season with a 5-12 overall record and a 2-4 mark in the ECC.
  • Dana Bacher leaves as Daemen's career leader in goals (69) and points (82).
Yes, But

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State of Play
  • Mercy University finished with a 32-18 edge in shots and an 18-8 edge in draw controls.
  • Daemen University women's lacrosse program is in its second season as a varsity sport.
What's Next

Mercy University will face D'Youville in the ECC Championship semifinals, while Daemen University will look to build on its second season and strive for a stronger performance in the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Mercy University's victory over Daemen University showcases their strength in women's lacrosse, while Daemen continues to grow in the sport with promising talent, setting the stage for future competition and development in the ECC.