Rileigh Jo Evitts scored her first collegiate goal to lead the #15 Misericordia women's soccer team to a 2-0 win in their season opener, Tuesday at Cortland.

Jacqueline Stevens added a late insurance goal and Kirstin Murphy had an assist.

Maureen Ciccosanti and Alyssa Pojero both had one save in goal.

After a scoreless first half, Murphy served a cross from the right end line and Evitts one-timed it home near the far post for her first goal in the 59^th minute.

Stevens knocked in her own rebound in the 85^th minute.

The Cougars held a 17-8 advantage in shots and had the game's only four corners in the second half.

MU will face Drew and Catholic this weekend at Centenary.