The Shippensburg University lacrosse team could not hang on as it fell to No.13 East Stroudsburg, 17-8, in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern division contest Saturday afternoon at Whitenight Field.
Shippensburg (2-14,1-10 PSAC) had its only lead late in the first quarter with a goal from freshman
Ali Pioli. The Raiders trailed by four heading into halftime.
East Stroudsburg (12-3,8-2) found momentum in the second half, going on a 4-0 run heading into the fourth quarter. The Raiders had no answer in the final frame.
Pioli led Shippensburg with three goals, two assists, and a career-high eight draw controls.
Junior
Emily Fenwick scored two goals. Sophomore
Sara Vosburg added one goal, five groundballs and four draw controls.
Graduate
Addie Kalama and sophomore
Jamie Carvin each had a goal. Graduate
Hannah Seifried contributed five draw controls.
Sophomore goalie
Kayla Vosburg recorded 12 saves.
The Warriors were led by Emily Mitarotonda who posted five goals, three assists and six groundballs.
Shippensburg returns to Robb Sports Complex next Saturday at 1 p.m. to face Bloomsburg for its final game of the regular season.
