The nationally-ranked Misericordia University women's soccer team opened the season with a 3-1 over Susquehanna, Friday night at Mangelsdorf Field
 
Julia Beck had a goal and two assists and Madison Brdaric and Emma Sweitzer added goals.
 
Susquehanna scored its lone goal of the game nearly 12 minutes into the contest. 
 
Colleen Kinsella played a through ball to Brdaric, who tapped in her own rebound at 23:54.
 
Beck found Sweitzer with a through ball to Sweitzer who beat the keeper 1-v-1 to put the Cougars ahead at 30:22.
 
Beck made it 3-1 one with a free kick from the top of the box just one minute later.
 
Misericordia out-shot Susquehanna, 15-8, and earned seven corners while not allowing any.
 
The Cougars will travel to Boston to face Emerson, Sunday.

Coach Stauffer's Comments:
"I thought we played well overall but struggled in possession early. It was important for us to be able to rebound from a poor start and find three quick goals to get the game back where it needed to be. The plan is to keep growing with each session/match, which will give us the necessary experiences to be prepared for November. A lot of young players gained quality reps tonight which will build their confidence going forward."