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Lakers top Kutztown 21-10

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 30, 2019

New women’s basketball coach Kohlheim introduced

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 30, 2019

Lumen unveiled to MU campus

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 30, 2019
Mercyhurst’s No. 10 Paige Cocina blocks Gannon University’s No. 3 Caroline Mauck during their April 2 contest at Tullio Field. Behind them, No. 25 Kaitlyn Lippert is in goal for the Lakers.

Two wins for women’s lax

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 9, 2019

Sixth in row for men’s lax

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 2, 2019
The Lakers’ No. 12 Nicholas Lang prepares to shoot a free throw as the Lakers’ No. 13 Edvaldo Ferreira and No. 33 Patrick Smith get ready for the shot.

MU off to the Elite 8

Marco Cicchino, Sports editor
March 30, 2019

3-1 weekend for baseball

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
March 30, 2019

Loss for MU women’s lax

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
March 19, 2019
Generous donation launches ‘Laker for Life’ campaign

Generous donation launches ‘Laker for Life’ campaign

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 12, 2019
Mercyhurst’s Alexis Soriano grapples with Matthew Siszka of Pitt-Johnstown. The Lakers fell 9-30 against the Mountain Cats, but were victorious 30-12 against University of Findlay for Senior Day.

Split weekend for wrestling

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 12, 2019
The Lakers’ No. 14 Lauren Lapertosa races from the paint as a Clarion Golden Eagles player gets ready to dribble down court.

Loss for women’s b-ball

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 12, 2019
Students show their “I Fight For Folgs” signs at the men’s hockey game on Saturday Jan. 26

Hurst unites to support Folgs

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 5, 2019

MU hockey squads go 2-1

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 5, 2019

2 from MU nominated for NCAA hockey award

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 5, 2019

Men’s hockey falls to RMU

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 27, 2018

Two ties for women’s hockey

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 13, 2018

MU women’s basketball to build on past season

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 6, 2018

Women’s ice hockey’s Sisti tied No. 2 for wins

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 30, 2018

Get ready to break ice

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 10, 2018
CJ Ireland, ’03 alumna and former captain of the women’s ice hockey program, poses with her now-retired number.

Hockey honors alumni

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 25, 2018

MU field hockey falls to Mansfield University

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 25, 2018

MU women’s soccer 4-3-1 after weekend

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 25, 2018

Women’s lax team beats alumni 14-6

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 18, 2018

Fourth place finish for MU women’s golf

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 18, 2018
Alexa Vasko, a sophomore for the Lakers women’s ice hockey team, had the opportunity to attend Hockey Canada’s Development camp.

MU’s Vasko plays for home

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 11, 2018

MU men’s lax 9-4

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 24, 2018

Four-win weekend for Lakers baseball

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 24, 2018
Emily Hubert sends a shot for the Lakers towards Millersville’s goalie Shannon Davis. Laker No. 2 Taylor Izzo looks on in the background during Hubert’s shot. The Lakers beat Millersville 14-9.

Women’s lax wins 14-9

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 17, 2018
The Lakers’ Tori Pierucci, left, pitches a ball to the Golden Knights’ Kristina DeMatteis, at bat, during the fourth inning of Saturday’s first game. The Lakers swept 2-0, but fell 1-5 in game two.

Softball goes 1-3 at home

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 17, 2018

Students participate at Russian Olympiada

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 17, 2018

MU Baseball goes 3-1

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 10, 2018

Women’s lax falls to West Chester 10-11

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 3, 2018

MU men’s lax upset

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 3, 2018
The Lakers Jack Riley battles with Robert MorrisBrandon Watt.

RMU stuns men’s hockey

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
March 20, 2018

Men’s lax dominates against Elkins College

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
March 20, 2018

Women’s lax falls to Le Moyne in opener

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 27, 2018

Women’s ice hockey No. 2

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 27, 2018

Women’s hockey splits with RMU, still at No. 2

Marco Cicchino, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018

Women’s hockey ties twice

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 13, 2018

Women’s lax lands on national rankings

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 13, 2018

Women’s hockey splits

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 28, 2017

Men’s hoops No. 3

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 14, 2017

Women’s hockey falls 0-2

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 14, 2017

Women’s b-ball polled 9th

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 7, 2017

Smaller sports deserve school spirit

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 7, 2017
From left: seniors Amanda Frappolli, Paige Albright, Taylor Balser, Jessica David, Katrina Bruzda and Nicolette Tomani.

Field hockey finishes 7-11

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 31, 2017
The Lakers get ready for the puck to drop in the second Snowtown Throwdown game against Ferris State.

Snowtown split for men’s hockey

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 24, 2017

Women’s hockey 0-2

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 3, 2017
Freshman Nicolette Tomani, left, of the Lakers readies her swing as a Millersville player approaches to do the same. The Lakers lost to Millersville 0-1, but beat Converse College 6-2 two days later.

Field hockey breaks even

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 3, 2017

MU tennis teams post solid performances in ITA series

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 26, 2017

Hurst students simulate poverty

Amber Matha and Marco Cicchino
September 26, 2017

Both soccer squads fall to West Chester University

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 19, 2017

Women’s soccer ties with Ohio Valley

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 12, 2017
Redshirt Laker freshman running back Garrett Owens moves the chains with a run into Kutztown territory.

Kutztown tops football 21-16

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 12, 2017
Sophomore Jamie Ward gets ready to take a swing against California University. Ward had two hits in the second game.

MU softball splits with Cal, remains out of West cellar

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 25, 2017
Junior No. 2 Taylor Izzo and Senior No. 10 Carly Zimmerman celebrate during Saturday’s game against Bloomsburg University. Zimmerman led with six goals and Izzo three in the 13-5 win.

No. 14 Women’s LAX bests Bloomsburg to keep up in PSAC

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 25, 2017
Junior Taylor Izzo struggles for the ball alongside players from East Stroudsburg University.

Women’s LAX falls to East Stroudsburg

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 18, 2017

No. 6 baseball soaring at 17-2, ready for Slippery Rock

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 4, 2017
Senior Derek Richards had four goals and one assist against Walsh University on March 18.

Lacrosse soars in home G-MAC opener

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
March 21, 2017
Mercyhurst women’s ice hockey team came off victorious as they faced Lindenwood University. The Lakers are still reaching for a top-three seed in the CHA conference tournament.

Women’s DI earns sweep on Senior Day

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 21, 2017

Mercyhurst women’s ice hockey split in Syracuse

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 14, 2017
Sophomore Joshua Lammon scored once and recorded one assist on Saturday’s game agaisnt Sacred Heart University.

SHU dominates MU men’s ice hockey

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 7, 2017
Sophomore Maria Lapertosa jumped off the bench to score 12 points against Edinboro University.

Women’s basketball falls at McComb Fieldhouse

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
January 31, 2017

Men’s lax opens as first preseason favorites

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
January 31, 2017
Split weekend games against Syracuse University at Mercyhurst Ice Center. The Orange won Friday, 4-2, but the Lakers won Saturday, 4-3. Maggie Know scored twice Saturday.

Lakers, Orange battle to split at MIC

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 15, 2016

Ode to PBS’s Gwen Ifill

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 15, 2016
Mercyhurst Lakers became the new PSAC champions last Sunday, when they defeated Millersville, 2-1.

Men’s soccer conquers PSAC Championships

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
November 8, 2016
Scott McKenzie holding Tinkers foot next to an adult T. rex skull. Tinkers skull is about a third of the size as it is a juvenile.

Cretaceous Park stomps into Erie

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 18, 2016
Freshman Sam Isbell scored the equalizer agaisnt No. 6 North Dakota, scoring her first goal of the season.

Women’s Ice Hockey falls to North Dakota

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
October 4, 2016
MYRACLE teaching Catholic Confirmation classes to Erie teens

MYRACLE teaching Catholic Confirmation classes to Erie teens

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 27, 2016
Mercyhurst women’s ice hockey was ranked second in preseason College Hockey America poll.

Women’s ice hockey ranked No. 2 in preseason poll

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 27, 2016
Dan Altavilla, former standout from Mercyhurst, got promoted by the Seattle Mariners to play in their A-team

Mariners call up former standout Altavilla

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 13, 2016
Mens basketball team wins 2015-2016 PSAC championship for the first time in its history on March 6

Ups and downs of the 2015-16 Lakers athletics

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 26, 2016
The Lakers beat Pitt-Johnstown 8-2 on Saturday, April 16. This was an important victory for Mercyhurst’s momentum. They were 27-9 at that time. Players from left to right: Austin Alonge, Hank Morrison and Colin Mckee.

Baseball finds their footing

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 19, 2016

Softball struggles to find footing

Marco Cicchino, Staff Writer
April 17, 2016
Kristin Anderson (8) is tied for second nationally with 67 draw-controls. She scored five goals against Shippensburg.

Women’s lacrosse wins nine straight games

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
April 5, 2016
The Laker Lunatics section for students only is a rallying ground of sports fans in the Ice Center during ice hockey games.

Organized student cheer section needed in MIC

Marco Cicchino, Staff Writer
April 5, 2016

Analysis of CHA rookie of the year

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
March 8, 2016

Women’s lacrosse to start regular season

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
March 1, 2016

Women’s hockey clinches No. 1 seed

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
March 1, 2016
The students that participated in the ’Hurst’s Got Talent event pictured with Kenneth Paryo.

The ’Hurst does have talent

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 23, 2016
Junior Natalie Piaggesi (12) is the leading scorer for the Lakers. Piaggesi had 12 points in the Lakers win over UPJ.

Women’s basketball to end season on a high

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
February 16, 2016

Women’s lacrosse team fundraises $3,300 with Bingo

Marco Cicchino, Staff Writer
February 10, 2016
During the Mercyhurst’s game against Clarion on Saturday, Feb. 6, senior forward Andy Hoying scored 12 points. The men are 15-7 overall and 12-6 in the conference.

Basketball looks to rebound

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
February 9, 2016
The “Cleveland Apollo” was one of the many artifact seen by students at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Popular J-Term class may survive

Marco Cicchino, Staff Writer
January 20, 2016
The field hockey team traveled to Argentina to play against some of the country’s top teams and explore the culture.

Field hockey’s Argentina adventure

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
January 19, 2016
Men’s hoops victorious in opener

Men’s hoops victorious in opener

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
November 17, 2015

Men’s basketball sets high expectations

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
November 10, 2015

Field hockey seeks to finish season on a postive

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
October 27, 2015
Without last season’s leading scorer, Jack Watson (9), the men’s soccer team is suffering a setback this season.

Men’s soccer adjusting to without star forward, Watson

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
October 6, 2015
Luke the Laker poses with the Mercyhurst band.

Homecoming brings Mercyhurst together

Marco Cicchino, Staff writer
September 30, 2015

Field hockey achieves consecutive wins

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
September 22, 2015
Junior Joseph Korb (17) scored the Lakers winning goal in double overtime giving the Lakers a 3-2 win over West Chester.

Men’s soccer wins double overtime battle

Marco Cicchino , Staff writer
September 15, 2015
Junior defender, Michael Dirienzo (6), attempted one shot during Mercyhurst’s 3-1 loss to Notre Dame College on Saturday. This set the Lakers record to 0-2 on the season.

Men’s soccer falls to Notre Dame College 3-1

Marco Cicchino , Contributing writer
September 8, 2015
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