The Shippensburg University lacrosse team garnered three All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division honors, with senior Grace DeMarzio being named Defensive Athlete of the Year. Both DeMarzio and midfielder Ali Pioli earned spots on the All-PSAC Eastern Division First Team, while midfielder Brynn Hauck secured a spot on the Second Team. DeMarzio's recognition marks her third All-PSAC classification and makes her the first in school history to receive this particular award.

By the Numbers
  • DeMarzio recorded 43 caused turnovers this season, tied for the second-most in school history.
  • Pioli has 140 career points, ranking her 15th in school history.
State of Play
  • DeMarzio finished third in the PSAC for groundballs per game (3.47) and fifth for caused turnovers per game (2.41).
  • Pacing through the season, Hauck achieved a standout five-goal game in overtime against Lock Haven.
What's Next

The team aims to build on this recognition and prepare for future competitions, potentially setting the foundation for ongoing success and developing their key players further.

Bottom Line

This recognition highlights the Shippensburg Raiders' strong performance in women鈥檚 lacrosse and sets a precedent for future achievements, reinforcing the team's competitive edge in the PSAC.