The Misericordia University field hockey team fell to Eastern, 3-2, Wednesday night.

The Cougars jumped out to an early lead, but Eastern was able to capitalize on a late opportunity to win the game.

Kyleigh Knell and Allie Bianco scored for MU while Mikayla Cavenas added an assist.

Knell hustled 30 yards down field and ripped a shot inside the right post just two minutes into the game to put the Cougars up early 1-0.

After Eastern scored twice early in the third quarter to take a 2-1 lead, Bianco blasted a shot into the back of the cage just four minutes into the fourth quarter to tie the game 2-2.

Knell had another good look in the fourth quarter going down the middle of the field but was tracked down by an Eagles' defender before she could get a shot off.

Eastern tallied the game-winner with less than six minutes to play.

Katelyn Campbell made four saves in goal.

Misericordia moves to 8-9 overall and 2-3 in MAC Freedom play and travels to DeSales, Saturday at noon. ​