The Lindenwood women's hockey team (2-5-2, 0-1-0 CHA) lost its conference opener 3-0 to Mercyhurst (6-2-1, 3-0-0 CHA) on Friday night in Erie, Pa.
 
GAME OVERVIEW
Annika Asplundh was able to keep the Lions in the game by making 18 saves in the first period, allowing just one goal.  Asplundh came back in the second period to make 15 more saves, keeping the game at 1-0 in favor of Mercyhurst.
 
The Lions blocked 21 shots as a team, but the Lakers found two more goals in the third to take game one of the weekend series.  Mercyhurst is now 3-0-0 in CHA play, while the Lions drop to 0-1-0.
 
GAME LEADERS
Annika Asplundh (38 saves)
Megan Wagner (4 blocks, 5 FOW)
Courtney Ganske (1 block, 2 shots)
 
UP NEXT
The Lions will take on the Lakers on Saturday at 3:05 p.m. (2:05 p.m. central) in Erie, Pa. to close out the first of two weekend series between the two teams.