The Mount Mercy women's soccer team jumped to a 4-0 lead Sunday and held off Roosevelt, 5-4, in the season opener at Lower Kingston Field.

Lauren Konchar, Cally Salter, Danielle Herdliska and Lauren Plante scored in the first half to give the Mustangs their 4-0 advantage, but Roosevelt got rolling and pulled within 4-3 in the second half to make it exciting.

Taylor Eaker tallied for the Mustangs to make it 5-3, helping the Mustangs withstand a final goal by Roosevelt (1-2).

Konchar collected two assists for Mount Mercy. Eaker also had an assist.