On the road at Wingate with a 14-8 victory was an impressive way for Mercyhurst to start the spring.
Pipher, the reigning Great Midwest Freshman of the Year (wore #99 last season), was a driving force behind the offense with a seven-point outing.
The rising sophomore scored three goals and had four assists while taking eight shots in the Lakers’ season opener.
He was also credited with a pair of ground balls and a caused turnover.
Mercyhurst has been the Great Midwest tourney runner-up for two consecutive seasons. Pipher is coming off a rookie season that included 19 goals and 17 assists in 16 games for head coach Chris Ryan and his program.