Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. – The Molloy women's lacrosse team fell to the Mercy Mavericks, 17-5, Saturday afternoon at Mercy Field. The Lions moved to 8-6 overall and 3-2 in ECC play with the loss. Senior Jessica Markowitz tallied three goals, freshman Jillian Mayr netted two goals, and junior Brianna Wilson recorded two assists.

Mercy (10-1, 4-0) scored the first four goals of the game. Markowitz scored to cut the lead to 4-1. The Mavericks led 14-1 at the break.

Markowitz and Mayr scored two goals each in the second half.

Junior Emily Bauer caused four turnovers and picked up two ground balls, and freshman Kaitlyn Meyer caused one turnover and recorded four ground balls.

The Lions host NYIT Saturday, Apr. 14. The game is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.