The Misericordia University field hockey team fell to King's College, 1-0, Saturday in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

The Cougars were able to generate several quality scoring chances off penalty corners, but couldn't put one in the back of the cage. They held an 11-7 advantage in corners while outshooting the Monarchs 8-4.

Early in the first half, the Cougars had a two minute stretch where they attempted four penalty corners. Misericordia's first scoring chance was in the 14^th minute when Brynn Lansenderfer generated a shot on goal. Moments later, Tori Carsley had a shot blocked and another shot saved to end the Cougars' threat.

In the 49^th minute, Misericordia produced consecutive shots following another corner. After a rip from the top of the circle, Kailey Vogl controlled the rebound in traffic and fired a shot at the goalkeeper's pads. Anna Effinger gathered the ensuing rebound, but had her shot blocked by a Monarch defender.

Later in the second half, the Cougars put together two of their best scoring chances of the day. Following a Monarch turnover, Haley Gruber positioned herself behind the goalkeeper, but couldn't connect on a one-timer from the left side.

Minutes later, Carsley ripped a shot past the goalkeeper's left pad, but missed just wide in the 61^st minute. The sophomore forward led the Cougars with four shots.

The Monarch's deciding goal came in the 25^th minute. Misericordia goalkeeper Katelyn Campbell came out of the cage to deflect a rip from Rachel Zultevicz, but Kelsey Gabriele was able to put back the ensuing rebound from the vacated right side.

The Cougars fall to 1-1 in the MAC Freedom while the Monarchs improve to 2-0. Misericordia will play at Susquehanna, Wednesday.