The Misericordia University field hockey dropped a hard-fought 2-1 decision in overtime to Stevens, Wednesday night at Mangelsdorf Field.
The game featured two of three unbeaten teams in MAC Freedom play entering the day.
Madison Blauch scored for the Cougars while
Madison Lasinski added an assist.
Jordan Nonnemacher made seven saves in goal.
The Cougars took a 1-0 lead late in the first quarter and Stevens pulled even midway through the second period.
The score stood through the remainder of regulation and the Ducks won in it early in OT.
Lasinski dribbled through the Ducks' defense down the right seam and centered a pass in front of the cage and Blauch slammed it inside the right post for a 1-0 lead with less than five minutes to play in the opening quarter.
Stevens capitalized on a penalty to score the tying goal at 23:39.
Nonnemacher made a kick save to her right on the first threat of the extra session.
MU threatened on a quick counter by Lasinski, but her shot was saved at 62:38.
The Ducks had four corners in OT and converted on the game-winner at 63:59.
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