Shippensburg University’s women’s soccer team faced a tough opponent Wednesday as it lost 3-0 to No. 19 West Chester in the Raiders’ Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division opener.
Shippensburg (0-3-0, 0-1-0 PSAC East) had a 4-3 lead in shots on goal and a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks in the first half, but the team was unable to maintain its momentum. SU did not have any shots or corners in the second half, as West Chester’s two quick goals in the first half proved to be the game-winning goals.
Kaitlynn Haughey led West Chester (2-0-0, 1-0-0) with a goal and two assists, while Faith Matter chipped in with two assists. Alyson Cutter and Jackie Graham also scored.
The Golden Rams secured the shutout thanks to four saves from Grace Keen.
Kirstin Brown, the goalie for Shippensburg, finished the game after 75 minutes with three saves. In the last 15 minutes of play, freshman Hannah Cline entered the game and made two saves in her NCAA debut.
Next Wednesday at David See Field, the Raiders will host Shepherd at 3 p.m.
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