CANTON, Ohio -  The Crusaders traveled to face the NCAA Division II Malone University Pioneers. The Pioneers would jump ahead to an early lead and would refuse to let their foot off the gas as they would defeat the Crusaders 17-3. All three of the Crusaders' goals would come from senior Mia Dyson, who leads the Crusaders with 22 on the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

The Pioneers took an early 4-0 lead in the first period before senior Mia Dyson got them on the board with the Crusaders' first goal of the afternoon. From there, the Crusaders would be held scoreless for the remainder of the first half as the Pioneers led 8-1 at halftime.

The Pioneers would continue their run in the second half, going up 15-1 before Dyson got on the board for the second time today. Dyson would score her third goal in the final two minutes of the game, but it would not be enough as the Pioneers took a 17-3 victory.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Dyson scored three goals on five shots.
• Jasmine Stringham and Lilly McKee each had one assist.
• Goalkeeper Hannah Dickson recorded ten saves.

UP NEXT:

The Crusaders will return home on Wednesday, March 20th, where they will host Marian University (Ind.) at 3:00 pm.

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