The Misericordia University field hockey dropped a defensive battle to Muhlenberg, 1-0, Tuesday night at Mangelsdorf Field.
Muhlenberg scored the only goal of the game late in the third quarter.
Misericordia's best scoring chance came late in the third period when the Cougars earned four straight penalty corners.
Ava Cirigliano managed a shot that went wide of the cage.
Muhlenberg converted a corner for the game's only goal with less than two minutes remaining in the period.