Main Story

Top-seeded Mercy edged No. 4 D’Youville, 1-0, in overtime to reach the East Coast Conference championship final for the first time. Alyssa Benvengo scored the winner in the 69th minute off Charlotte Sabert’s assist, while goalie Kaylise McClure made 10 saves. Mercy’s 10th win sets a program record and extends its winning streak to eight games.

By the Numbers
  • Mercy: 10 wins, including a program-record eight straight.
  • McClure: 10 saves, 207 this season, and her fourth shutout.
  • Mercy outshot D’Youville 22-15 and led 17-10 in shots on goal; D’Youville led 15-10 in penalty corners.
  • Benvengo: 8 goals and 4 game-winning goals this season.
Yes, But

Mercy controlled the shot totals, but D’Youville created pressure through penalty corners and forced the game into overtime. Saints goalie Sarah Reifsnyder made 16 saves, keeping the semifinal scoreless until Benvengo’s winner.

State of Play
  • Mercy advances to its first ECC championship final.
  • The Mavericks will host the Roberts Wesleyan-Dominican winner on Saturday, Nov. 14, at noon.
Bottom Line

Mercy’s defense and McClure’s record-setting season kept its title hopes alive; one overtime finish now stands between the Mavericks and their first conference championship.