The Misericordia University men's lacrosse team's second-half rally came up short in a 12-8 loss at Susquehanna, Wednesday.

Down 10-3 early in the third quarter, the Cougars scored four straight goals to get within 10-7 early in the fourth quarter.

Ty Murawski and Brendan Stanley led the Cougars with two goals each while Jared Pelliccione had a goal and three assists.

Connor Bevan added a goal and two assists.  Rusty Carr won 16 of 23 face-offs.

Susquehanna scored in the opening minute and built a 5-0 lead through one quarter. 

Bevan scored unassisted to open the second quarter, but the Riverhawks scored two straight.

Murawski and Stanley scored late in the second half to make it 7-3.

The Riverhawks added a goal with less than a minute to play in the first half.

Dindino made 12 saves in goal for the Cougars.