GEORGETOWN, Texas – A tight first quarter gave way to a Cougar scoring spree the Pirates were unable to recover from as Southwestern fell to Misericordia 16-9 at home.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Misericordia struck first but Southwestern quickly took the lead with back-to-back goals from Austin Fox and Jared Welsh.
• MU scored two goals to end the first quarter with a one goal lead, 4-3.
• The Cougars outscored Southwestern 12-2 through the second and third quarters as the Pirates headed into the fourth down 15-6.
• MU scored their final goal of the game with 13:39 remaining and Southwestern closed the game with three unanswered goals to arrive at the final.

STANDOUTS

• Matthew Montagne: 2 goals, 2 assists, 2 ground balls
• Jordan Riggs: 3 assists, 3 ground balls
• Dakota Skinner: 4 caused turnovers, 5 ground balls, 1 goal
• Austin Fox: 2 goals, 1 ground ball, 1 caused turnover
• Jared Welsh: 2 goals, 2 ground balls

UP NEXT

Southwestern falls to 3-3 on the year and remain in the midst of their long home stand to host Franciscan on Wednesday at 4 pm.