(Left-Right): Sarah Kaiser, Hannah Manzcka, Danitza Indacochea, Kaylee Lewis
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Sarah Kaiser (#4), Hannah Manczka (#11), Danitza Indacochea (#0) and Kaylee Lewis (#9) were honored prior to Sunday's match.
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Mercyhurst MER-W (4-7-3, 3-7-3 PSAC)
3
Winner Gannon University GAN-W (9-2-2, 8-2-2 PSAC)
Mercyhurst MER-W
(4-7-3, 3-7-3 PSAC)
1
Final
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Gannon University GAN-W
(9-2-2, 8-2-2 PSAC)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Mercyhurst MER-W 0 1 1
Gannon University GAN-W 1 2 3

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Mansfield University

10/18/2017 | 3:00 PM

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Full Schedule
Oct. 18 (Wed) / 3:00 PM
 Mansfield University

Game Recap: Women's Soccer | | Dan Teliski, Assistant Director of Athletics for Media Relations

Gannon Women's Soccer Team Blows By Rival Mercyhurst 3-1 on Windy Senior Night (Video)



THE RUNDOWN
  • Final Score: at Gannon 3, Mercyhurst 1
  • Records: Gannon (9-2-2, 8-2-2 PSAC), Mercyhurst (4-7-3, 3-7-3 PSAC)
  • Location: Erie, Pa. - McConnell Family Stadium
  • The Short Story: Sophomore Taylor Lewis (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) scored twice and added an assist on a third goal as the Gannon women's soccer team defeated rival Mercyhurst 3-1 on Senior Night Sunday at a windy McConnell Family Stadium. In the process, the Lady Knights remained undefeated in six home matches this season.

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HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Gannon didn't manage a shot until the 21st minute while going into wind gusts that ranged between 20-30 miles per hour. However, the Lady Knights converted when they finally got a chance.
  • Sophomore Emily Cekella (Harmony, Pa./Seneca Valley) started the scoring play when her initial shot was blocked. Senior Hannah Manczka (Fairview, Pa./McDowell) gathered the loose ball and played it ahead to Lewis, who scored for a 1-0 lead at the 20:15 mark.
  • Gannon managed a 5-3 edge in shots during the first half despite playing into the wind. Neither team was able to score after Lewis' goal as the Lady Knights went into the break with their one-goal advantage.
  • Lewis opened a more offensive-oriented second half with her second goal 6:12 into the final stanza. The sophomore beat her defender one-on-one, before scoring into the lower, right corner of the net for a 2-0 lead.
  • Mercyhurst didn't fade though and cut the deficit in half a little over 10 minutes later. Maya Fanazini scored from 25 yards out off a pass from Maya Bauer to keep the outcome in question.
  • Gannon countered 2:06 later with an insurance goal that put the match out of reach. Lewis' initial header off a corner kick from Manczka was saved, but junior Nicole Felice (Cleveland, Ohio/Laurel School) put the rebound past a crowded group of defenders and into the net for a 3-1 advantage in the 64th minute.
  • Mercyhurst's best chance the rest of the way came during the 81st minute when Fanazini riffled a shot from close range in search of her second goal, but senior goalkeeper Danitza Indacochea (Vaughan, Ontario/St. Joan of Arc) was up to the task with a diving save to her left.
  • The visitors were unable to get another shot off the rest of the way, before Gannon celebrated a 3-1 victory.

GAME NOTES
  • Sunday's contest was played in extremely strong wind gusts that ranged between 20-30 miles per hour out of the west. The Lady Knights played against the wind during the first half, before having the wind at their back during the final 45 minutes.
  • Gannon produced advantages in shots (12-7), corner kicks (8-3) and fewest fouls (8-12).
  • Lewis finished with two goals and one assist.
  • Felice added one score while Manczka chipped in one assist.
  • Only four Lady Knights took a shot. Lewis was responsible for six of Gannon's 12 attempts.
  • Indacochea started her 13th consecutive match in goal, recording three saves en route to her ninth victory of the campaign.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE
  • Gannon is ranked No. 20 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll and No. 3 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Atlantic regional rankings.
  • The Lady Knights celebrated Senior Night on Sunday. Indacochea, Sarah Kaiser (Erie, Pa./Mercyhurst Prep), Kaylee Lewis (Erie, Pa./Harbor Creek) and Manczka were honored during a pre-match ceremony.
  • Lewis scored multiple goals in a match for the fourth time this season and seventh time during her two-year collegiate career.
  • Gannon remained undefeated in six home matches this season.
  • Lewis' five points represented a career-high.
  • Manczka moved into Gannon's all-time top 10 with her 10th career assist. She moved into a five-way tie with Adrienne Rasmussen (1989-92), Bridget O'Leary (1989-91), Julie Slane (1992-95) and Julie Stazer (1995-97).
  • Lewis pushed her season goal total to 11, matching her scoring mark from a year ago.
  • Gannon netted a season-high three goals for the fourth time this season. 
  • Lewis moved past Kaitlyn Kissell (2012-15) and into 12th place all-time at Gannon with 48 career points.
  • The Lady Knights improved to 3-0-1 against the Lakers during the last four seasons.
  • Lewis jumped past Sammy Valloud (2012-15) and into a tie with Joy Pelger (1998-01) for sixth place all-time at Gannon with 22 career goals.

UP NEXT
  • Gannon concludes its brief two-match homestand Wednesday, October 18 against Mansfield at McConnell Family Stadium.
  • The contest is scheduled for 3 p.m.
  • Gannon leads the all-time series against Mansfield 6-1.
  • The Lady Knights have won the last three match-ups in the series.
  • Gannon is 3-0 all-time against Mansfield at McConnell Family Stadium.
  • Outlets to follow the match include a live video broadcast (https://portal.stretchinternet.com/gannon) and live gameday statistics (http://www.sidearmstats.com/gannon/wsoc).
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Players Mentioned

Emily Cekella

#3 Emily Cekella

MF
6' 0"
Sophomore
Occupational Therapy
Nicole Felice

#15 Nicole Felice

MF/D
5' 8"
Junior
Physical Therapy
Danitza Indacochea

#0 Danitza Indacochea

GK
5' 7"
Senior
Criminal Justice
Kaylee Lewis

#9 Kaylee Lewis

D
5' 4"
Redshirt Senior
Nursing
Taylor Lewis

#10 Taylor Lewis

F
5' 5"
Sophomore
Health Science
Hannah Manczka

#11 Hannah Manczka

MF
5' 10"
Senior
Occupational Therapy
Sarah Kaiser

#4 Sarah Kaiser

F
5' 8"
Redshirt Senior
Business Administration

Players Mentioned

Emily Cekella

#3 Emily Cekella

6' 0"
Sophomore
Occupational Therapy
MF
Nicole Felice

#15 Nicole Felice

5' 8"
Junior
Physical Therapy
MF/D
Danitza Indacochea

#0 Danitza Indacochea

5' 7"
Senior
Criminal Justice
GK
Kaylee Lewis

#9 Kaylee Lewis

5' 4"
Redshirt Senior
Nursing
D
Taylor Lewis

#10 Taylor Lewis

5' 5"
Sophomore
Health Science
F
Hannah Manczka

#11 Hannah Manczka

5' 10"
Senior
Occupational Therapy
MF
Sarah Kaiser

#4 Sarah Kaiser

5' 8"
Redshirt Senior
Business Administration
F