Lebanon Valley used a big third quarter as the Misericordia University women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought 74-63 non-conference decision on the road, Saturday afternoon.

Justine Seely led the Cougars recorded her fourth straight double-double to lead the Cougars with 22 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and four steals.

Jaclyn Hajec added 10 points for the Cougars.

Down 33-32 at halftime, the Cougars fell behind 51-43 at the end of the third quarter.

MU opened the fourth quarter with a 9-0 run to take a 52-51 lead with 7:26 to play.

Leanne Forsyth opened the final period with a jumper in the lane and Seely followed with three straight layups, including the conversion of a three-point play, to put the Cougars in front for the final time.

After five straight points by Lebanon Valley Rachel Carmody's layup pulled the Cougars even, 56-56, with 4:59 to go.
But, LVC responded with a three-pointer to go back in front and converted nine free throws over the final 3:24.

Misericordia, 3-2, will host Geneseo in its home opener, Sunday at 2:30.