The Shippensburg University lacrosse team opened its Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) schedule this week with games vs No. 5 West Chester University and Shepherd University.
On Wednesday the Raiders headed to Vonnie Gros Field where they fell to the Golden Rams by a score of 17-5.
West Chester got out to a fast start and took a 12-1 lead into halftime. The Raiders outscored WCU 3-1 in the third period but ultimately their comeback bid fell short.
Freshman Sara Vosburg scored twice for the Raiders including a goal on a free position. Senior Gabby Savarino and sophomore Bailey Krahl each added a goal for Shippensburg.
Senior Clairanne Chairs led SU with a team-high five groundballs, while fellow senior Kasey Schuchardt had four of the team’s eight draw controls.
Freshman Kayla Vosburg, junior Ally Weneta and senior Kiki Brasher all split time in the cage for Shippensburg, combining for seven saves.
West Chester saw four players score a hat trick in their victory, led by Helen Kreschollek who scored four goals and added an assist.
The Raiders stayed on the road for Saturday’s contest at Ram Stadium against Shepherd, where they lost a nail biter in overtime to the Rams 10-9.
SU trailed 3-0 after the first quarter of play but were able to narrow the score to 5-4 at halftime. In the third period the Raiders were able to score seven consecutive goals to lead 9-5 with 11 minutes remaining in the contest.
Shepherd was able to respond with a run of their own, however, netting four straight goals to tie it with five minutes left. Both teams went scoreless over the final five minutes and the game went into overtime.
With under a minute remaining in the first overtime period, Shepherd’s Kaiya Edwards earned a free position attempt and bounced her shot off the post. Edwards picked up the rebound, however, and scored the golden goal to give the Rams the 10-9 win.
Senior Hannah Seifried led the Raiders with a hat trick and nine draw controls. Freshman Jamie Carvin scored twice while senior Jena MacDonald added a goal and two assists.
Krahl added a goal and assist and the Raiders got a goal each from graduate Alana Cardaci and Schuchardt. Cardaci also had a team-high three groundballs.
The Raiders had a 15-8 advantage over Shepherd in draw controls. Senior Mckenna Keller led the team with five draw controls.
Vosburg made 10 saves in the cage for Shippensburg.
SU will return to the field on Tuesday when they host Bloomsburg University at Robb Sports Complex at 4 p.m.
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