The Misericordia University field hockey team opened MAC Freedom play with a 3-1 loss at FDU-Florham, Saturday.
Suzhaunna Lerch scored MU's lone goal on a corner with no time remaining with an assist from
Colby Eldridge.
Jenn Gazdick had 11 saves in goal for the Cougars.
The Devils took a 1-0 midway through the first half and made it 2-0 with less than five minutes remaining before intermission.
FDU-Florham made it 3-0 midway through the second half.
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