Field Hockey wins regular season finale
The field hockey team concluded its regular-season win with a 3-0 victory over Bloomsburg University.
The Raiders (13-4) captured their first goal of the game in the opening minutes when sophomore Kylie Huffman scored off a shot just inside the circle, which was her second goal of the season.
SU extended its lead a minute later when freshman Brooke Zeiders converted on a penalty stroke just inside the left post. The tally was Zeiders' fifth goal of an impressive rookie season.
Junior Kendall Beck scored her sixth goal of the season in the second half, giving the Raiders a 3-0 lead, which it held for the remainder of the game.
SU’s victory was perhaps its best defensive game all season. The Raiders limited the Huskies to just two shot attempts, neither of which were on goal. Despite not recording a save, goalkeeper Taylor Webster earned her seventh shutout of the season, giving the Raiders a total of eight all season.
SU’s stout defense has been its backbone all season. The Raiders have limited its opponents to just 17 goals all season. Its consistent play has eased the workload of its goalkeepers, who have tallied 77 saves and a .82 save percentage.
With its victory over Bloomsburg, the Raiders clinched the No. 3 seed in the PSAC and will again meet the Huskies in the first round of the postseason. The Raiders have a six-game win streak versus Bloomsburg, including two shutout victories this season.
Shippensburg hosts Bloomsburg on Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the opening round of the playoffs.
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