Marielle McHale thought her Syracuse career was over after using a medical redshirt for her fifth season in 2022-23. But after SU head coach Britni Smith asked her to return, McHale set the record for most games played in program history.
Syracuse trailed Mercyhurst by one entering the third period, but two goals in the final 20 minutes from the Lakers helped defeat Syracuse 4-1 in its season finale.