LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University Lacrosse team (2-2) fell to Shippensburg University (3-2), 14-13, in late dramatic fashion in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) east vs west crossover matchup at Charlotte E. Smith Field.
The Bald Eagles jumped out to an early 4-1 lead after two goals from
Caitlin Morrow (Massapequa, N.Y./Massapequa), and led 8-4 going into halftime.
In the second half however, the Raiders surged back behind Hannah Seifried, who finished with a game high six goals, and overtook the Bald Eagles late in the half 13-12.
Karli Gilbert (Perkiomenville, Pa./Boyertown) knotted the game at 13-13 with four minutes to play, but a late Raider goal along with a defensive stand gave Shippensburg the road 14-13 victory.
Braxtin Reddinger (Hanover, Pa./New Oxford) was the driving force for LHU and totaled a game high seven points on five goals and two assists. Reddinger also posted a game high five ground balls.
Morrow tallied four goals and one assist to help pace the Haven attack while a trio of Bald Eagles each notched two points.
Campbell Brant (Shoreham, N.Y./Shoreham-Wading River) handed out two assists,
Raleigh Bateman (Hanover, Pa./New Oxford) notched a goal and an assist and Gilbert found the back of the net twice for the Bald Eagle offense.
Lauren Girardi (Watertown, N.Y./Watertown) posted 11 saves as she attempted to keep out the surging Raiders.
Lock Haven held a 16-13 advantage in draw controls led by Gilbert who hauled in eight and Reddinger with four.
Up Next:
The Bald Eagles travel to Gannon on Wednesday, March 11 for their PSAC West opener. That game is scheduled for a 4:00 p.m. start.
