The Misericordia field hockey team lost to Alvernia, 5-0, on a hot Wednesday afternoon at Mangelsdorf field.

Katelyn Campbell made eight saves in goal for the Cougars.

The Cougars best opportunity came early in the first half. Colby Eldridge gathered a loose ball and sent it towards the right post. Haley Gruber made a diving effort to try and smash it in, but just missed it.

Alvernia scored their first goal in the 16^th minute and went into the half with a 1-0 lead. They scored two goals in the first 10 minutes of the second half to go up 3-0.

The Crusaders scored with 14 minutes left in the contest and then again with less than a minute remaining to close the scoring at 5-0.

MU returns to the field, Saturday at Montclair State at 1:00.