Eastern Edges MU Football

The Misericordia University football team dropped its MAC opener in a hard-fought contest at Eastern, 27-21, Saturday afternoon. The Cougars scored the game-tying touchdown early in the fourth quarter, but Eastern answered on their second play from scrimmage to go ahead for good. Angelo Fluri scored two touchdowns Jordan Alston added a touchdown reception and 75 yards receiving. Jacob Hunter was 5-6 for 79 yards and a touchdown. Austin Lyons had a team-high 14 tackles. Eastern took the opening kickoff and marched 75 yards in five minutes to take a 7-0 lead. The Cougars answered with a 75-yard scoring drive…