Slippery Rock University is set to host the PSAC Women鈥檚 Lacrosse Tournament semifinals on Friday at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. The No. 7 ranked Rock will compete against No. 10 West Chester at 1 p.m., followed by No. 4 East Stroudsburg facing No. 15 Kutztown at 4 p.m. All ticket sales are online only, and entrance covers both semifinal games. The Rock, boasting a perfect 18-0 record, look to continue their dominant season against a storied rival, West Chester, which has an overall series lead of 17-2.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock holds a 18-0 record, including a 10-0 mark in the PSAC West.
  • West Chester has a record of 15-3 and is ranked No. 10 nationally.
Yes, But

The Rock has historically struggled against West Chester, holding only two wins in their series, despite recent success. In their last encounter, Slippery Rock edged out West Chester 13-12, showing potential to change the narrative.

State of Play
  • The Rock secured a 17-8 victory against Shippensburg in the quarterfinals.
  • In the past season, the Rock has been dominant in the PSAC West with a scoring margin of +14.5 goals per game.
What's Next

The winner of the semifinal will move on to the PSAC championship game on Sunday, where they will also vie for an NCAA Tournament bid, making this match pivotal for both teams.

Bottom Line

Slippery Rock aims to capitalize on their unbeaten record while overcoming historical challenges against West Chester. A strong showing in this semifinal could shift the trajectory of their program and potentially secure a long-awaited PSAC championship.