It was a beautiful and breezy day for the Shippensburg University lacrosse team as it took on Mercyhurst University. The wind did not stop the Raiders from duking it out against No. 2-ranked MU, but SU ultimately fell 18–6.

MU started putting points on the board within the first five minutes of the game. SU’s Sheila Johnson scored a free position shot, bringing the Raiders within one.

The Raiders kept control of the ball for some time to keep up with their opponents early in the game. SU strung together three goals, jumping ahead of MU 4–2.

There was a lot back-and-forth action between the Raiders and the Lakers from there on. The Lakers tied the game at four before MU’s Becca Himes, propelling the Lakers to a 5–4 lead.

MU took full control of the ball and played strong defense over the Raiders as they took off down the field and Himes scored again. The ball was not out of their sight for long before Taylor Ventre put another one in the net for the Lakers, putting them up 7–4.

The Raiders and the Lakers exchanged the ball quite often in the last 10 minutes of the first half.

MU’s Himes and Ventre each scored two goals while teammate Jordan Mackenzie scored one. SU’s Johnson made the last goal in the first half for the Raiders, putting SU within five.

MU did not waste time putting points on the board in the second half. Anna LeGrett, Jenna Schlagenhauf, and Janelle Williams all scored for the Lakers.

The Raiders tried to mount a comeback when Amanda Krok netted a goal, bringing the score to 13–6.

The Lakers’ tough defense and explosive offense shut down SU’s comeback as MU answered with five-straight goals to close out the game.

SU’s Johnson finished the afternoon with four goals, bringing her season total to 40. Johnson’s 40 goals are the most on the Raider squad.

Krok and Kayla Dalzell finished the game with one goal each.

With the loss, the Raiders are now eliminated from the PSAC playoffs for the seventh straight year.

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