Freshmen Jenny Perucca and Kate Pagnotta were multiple-goal scorers but the Misericordia University women's lacrosse team fell 17-7, Saturday at Alvernia.

Perucca had two goals, while Sydnie Battle and Gabriella Cerrone each scored. Jennifer Foley had three ground balls and caused a turnover.

Pagnotta had three goals to go with an assist, and reached the 30-goal mark for the season after a free position attempt with 18 seconds remaining in the game.

Pagnotta also opened the scoring with 25:18 to go in the first half, but Alvernia ran off 14 of the next 15 goals.

The Cougars scored three straight in the second half, beginning with Battle's goal at 21:14 and continuing with Perucca and Pagnotta.

MU is 2-9, 0-8 and will host Lycoming on Wednesday.