Lourdes began its four-game road trip on Saturday afternoon, suffering a 19-4 setback to Hope at Van Andel Soccer stadium in Holland, Mich.
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The Flying Dutch scored the game's first 12 goals before
Hannah Merrick (South Lyon, Mich./East H.S.) scored her second collegiate tally to put Lourdes on the scoreboard just before halftime.
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Ashley Hunt (Cape May, N.J./Lower Cape May H.S.) scored a pair of second half goals for the Gray Wolves while
Bella D'Arcy (Hartland, Mich./Hartland H.S.) also found the back of the cage over the final 30 minutes.
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Hope (2-1) outshot Lourdes 33-11 on the afternoon, including a 25-8 edge on net. The Flying Dutch also held an 18-9 advantage in ground balls.
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Jacque Pappadakes (Rocky River, Ohio/Rocky River H.S.) made six saves in goal for the Gray Wolves while
Tiara Reed (Maumee, Ohio/Anthony Wayne H.S.) caused three turnovers defensively.
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Carly Pieri led Hope with four goals as the Flying Dutch finished the day with eight different goal scorers.
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Lourdes (2-4) will head to Columbia, S.C. on Wednesday afternoon, as the Gray Wolves battle Cumberlands (Ky.) in a neutral site contest. The opening draw is set for 2 p.m. at Younts Stadium.
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