The Misericordia University field hockey team dropped a 3-0 decision at Lebanon Valley in their MAC Freedom opener, Saturday evening.
 
In a defensive battle, the Dutchmen made the most of their chances as they converted half of the six shots on goal.
 
The Cougars two of their three penalty corners in thee final six minutes of the game and the Cougars took their only shot of the game in that time frame, but Delaney Miller's attempt was blocked.
 
Lebanon Valley broke the deadlock with less four minutes remaining in the first half and added a pair of insurance goals in a two-minute span early in the second half.