The top-10 ranked Lakers had a tough one going up against No. 3 Limestone over the past week, but kept the final score very close in a 13-10 outcome.
Mercyhurst has played two nationally-ranked opponents to the start the year, including No. 17 Wingate.
Bates did a little bit of everything to keep his team in contention with six ground balls, three caused turnovers and three won faceoffs.