The Shippensburg University women's lacrosse team achieved a dominant 13-5 victory over Millersville on Senior Day, avenging an earlier overtime loss. The Raiders opened the match strong, leading 6-0 midway through the second quarter and limiting Millersville to just 11 shots on goal. Senior Shannon Wood led with a hat trick, supporting a well-rounded team performance that included contributions from all six honored seniors. This victory marks Shippensburg's first home win against the Marauders since 2012 and improves their record to 6-9 overall.

By the Numbers
  • Shippensburg scored the first six goals and held Millersville scoreless for the first 26 minutes.
  • The Raiders allowed only 11 shots on goal 鈥� the lowest total by a PSAC East opponent since March 27, 2021.
  • Shippensburg successfully completed 23 out of 24 clears, marking a 95.8% success rate.
Yes, But

Despite their success, Shippensburg's previous matchup against Millersville was an overtime loss, demonstrating the unpredictability of competition in the league.

State of Play
  • Shippensburg now stands at a record of 6-9, with a conference record of 3-7.
  • The team will face Shepherd in their final home game of the season on Wednesday at Robb Sports Complex.
What's Next

The focus for Shippensburg will shift to preparing for their match against Shepherd, where they will aim to continue their strong performance after a significant victory this week.

Bottom Line

Shippensburg's impressive Senior Day win not only celebrates their seniors but also revitalizes the team's momentum as they look to close out the season on a high note.