DALLAS, Pa. - The Lebanon Valley College women's soccer team dropped their season opener, 1-0, to Misericordia University Friday evening.

The Flying Dutchmen (0-1) got 11 saves from junior goalkeeper Erika Ely, but the Cougars (1-0) rifled off 17 shots to eventually break through.

Misericordia's Kim Suchoski hit the gamewinner in the 15th minute off a pass from Brittany Brouse. The Cougars dominated the game offensively, outshooting LVC 17-6, but Ely's outstanding play held Misericordia at bay.

Senior Kristen Hoover narrowly missed an equalizer when she hit the bar with 8:54 to play.

Misericordia held a 3-2 edge in corners. The Cougars' Jen Gregorowicz made six saves in working the shutout.

Lebanon Valley will continue the season Sept. 5 with a visit to Franklin & Marshall.

Lebanon Valley  0  0  -  0
Misericordia    1  0  -  1

M - Kim Suchoski (Brittany Brouse) - 14:45

Shots: Misericordia 17, LVC 6
Corners: Misericordia 3, LVC 2
Saves: Misericordia (Jen Gregorowicz) 6, Lebanon Valley (Erika Ely) 11