The Misericordia University women's basketball team dropped to 1-1 in the MAC Freedom with a 62-43 loss at Lebanon Valley, Saturday.

Lizzy Mitchell and Morgan Janeski had 11 points each to lead the Cougars.  Ava Cirigliano had eight points and six rebounds.

Mitchell's three-pointer gave the Cougars a 12-7 lead with four minutes left in the first quarter, but Leb Val scored 10 straight points to take a 17-7 lead after one period.

The Dutchmen extended their lead to 38-26 at halftime and put the game away with a 9-0 run to open the third quarter.