April 9, 2007

Erie, Pa. -

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Male Athlete of the Week
David Osier, Lacrosse

Sophomore David Osier had two goals and three assists as the Mercyhurst men's lacrosse team defeated No. 1 Dowling 12-4 Saturday. Osier's first goal gave the Lakers a 6-0 lead midway through the second period and his second goal put Mercyhurst ahead 9-4 to help stop Dowling's momentum after the Golden Lions scored four straight to start the second half. Osier assisted on goals in the first, third and fourth periods.
Honor roll - Tim Echan, Baseball; Scott Janssen, Lacrosse; Jason Lashomb, Lacrosse; David Lough, Baseball; Mike Palaschak, Volleyball

Female Athlete of the Week
Megan Houston, Softball

Freshman Megan Houston went 5-for-7 as Mercyhurst swept Clarion in a non-conference doubleheader 8-0 and 7-2 this week. She scored four runs, had six RBI and smashed a pair of doubles as the Lakers improved to 12-13 on the year, the best mark for the program through 25 games since the 1998 season.
Honor roll - Breanna Haggerty, Lacrosse; Elizabeth Maier, Softball; Lisa Nazarenko, Softball; Kristen Toomey, Lacrosse

Team of the Week
Men's Lacrosse

With a 12-4 win over No. 1 Dowling Saturday, the Mercyhurst men's lacrosse team put itself in position to get its first No. 1 ranking in program history. The Lakers dominated the top-ranked team in the country, shutting out the Golden Lions for the first 30 minutes and holding a 7-0 halftime lead. After Dowling came out of the break with four consecutive goals, Mercyhurst stopped the momentum and scored five in a row to cap off the victory. David Osier had two goals and three assists, while Adam Mulherin and Scott Janssen had four points apiece. Ryan Wallace was 14-of-16 on face-offs and picked up 11 ground balls.