The Misericordia University women's soccer team defeated Acarida, 3-1, at Mangelsdorf Field Saturday.

Alex Gallagher spearheaded the Cougar attack, scoring two first-half goals and assisting the other.

Hannah Larkin scored a late second half goal to seal the game and Ashley Edgell provided an assist.

On Gallagher's first goal she collected a loose ball inside the box, took a touch and shot into the left corner of the net in the 37^th minute.

Two minutes later, Edgell played a ball into Gallagher who found the back of the net again.

Maureen Ciccosanti made four saves in the first half, including coming off her line and diving on a ball to stop an early breakaway.

In the second half, Alyssa Pojero came in at goalie and made a diving save to stop a breakaway five minutes into the half.

A minute later, Arcadia scored off a corner kick to get within 2-1.

It was back and forth for the next 20 minutes, with Arcadia missing wide a few times.

In the 77^th minute, Gallagher turned provider, finding Larkin all alone just inside the 18. She took a touch and ripped a shot into the left corner.

Pojero punched a free kick over the crossbar in the 88^th minute to preserve the 3-1 lead.

The Cougars move to 7-2 on the year and will host Lebanon Valley, Wednesday at Mangelsdorf Field at 7:00.