DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (Sept. 5, 2019) – The Mercy College field hockey team opens up their 2019 season on Sunday, September 8th when they host Lindenwood at 11 a.m.

Who, When and Where

Date/Time: Sunday, September 8th 11 a.m.

Records (2018): Mercy (6-12), Lindenwood (12-3)

Location: Mercy Field

Last Meeting

Mercy dropped a 4-1 decision to the Lions on October 22, 2018.

Scouting the Mavericks

Mercy is coming off a season in which they won the ECC Tournament Championship for the first time and now join the NE-10 for the 2019 season. The Mavericks return senior Sabrina Anderson who was third on the team last year with three goals. Juniors Brooke Anthony and Kellie Znaniecki and sophomore Briannagh Smith return after each recorded a goal last season. Senior Rebecca Podskoch also returns after scoring the game-winning goal in the ECC Tournament Championship Game win over Molloy and after recording two defensive saves last season. Seniors Samantha Lorenc and Catherine Brudi also return after playing in all 18 games last year.

Scouting the Lions

Lindenwood went 12-3 last season and just missed out on playing in the NCAA Tournament. The Lions return senior Bridget Hoogendijk who had a team-high 19 goals and 42 points last season. Also returning is senior Jessie Londono who was second on the team with 19 points on seven goals and five assists. Senior Mackenzie Litterst returns in goal after starting two games with 18 saves and a .857 save percentage. Lindenwood will face Adelphi on Friday before facing Mercy.

Next Game

Mercy will host New Haven on Wednesday, September 11th at 4 p.m.