Teaneck, N.J. – The Mercyhurst Lakers Volleyball team went toe-to-toe with Fairleigh Dickinson in a five-set battle on Saturday afternoon at the Bogota Savings Bank Center but ultimately fell short, losing 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 13-25, 25-17, 13-15). The loss drops the Lakers to 2-12 overall and 1-3 in NEC play, while FDU improves to 14-5 overall and 4-0 in conference action.