The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team had a rough week of games, dropping two out of three over the past week of play. 

The Raiders opened up the week on the road with a 1-0 win over Chestnut Hill College in their final non-conference game of the year. The Raiders dominated Chestnut Hill throughout the game, outshooting them by 35-8 and getting the edge in shots on goal, 14-3. 

However, it took until the 65th minute for the first and only goal of the game. Shippensburg junior Lexi Albert headed in a corner kick from junior Beth McGee for the game’s only goal. 

A standout performance from redshirt-freshman goalkeeper Courtney Merwin, who made three saves in her collegiate debut, was all that the Raiders needed to get the team’s second win of the season. 

The Raiders continued their week of play with a 2-0 loss to Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) rival Gannon University. Shippensburg struggled to mount any offense in this game, totaling only three shots on goal. 

Gannon tallied two goals, both from sophomore Taylor Lewis, in their victory over Shippensburg University. The Golden Knights were able to put more shots on goal in this contest, outshooting the Raiders 6-3. 

The Raiders finished up the last week with another PSAC matchup, losing 2-1 to Lock Haven University on Sunday afternoon at David See Field. The Raiders fell behind in the first half of play, and were not able to recover. 

Lock Haven struck for both of their goals in a two-minute span early in the second half. Junior Carly Spinuzza scored on a free kick in the 57th minute and sophomore Haleigh Swam added on with a goal in the 59th minute. 

The Raiders bounced back with a goal in the 65th minute by junior Chloe Flemion, her first of the season. However, it was not enough to overcome the two goals allowed earlier in the game. Lock Haven outshot Shippensburg 19-13, and put more shots on goal as well, 11-6. 

Sophomore Isabella Weigel led the way for the Raiders with three shots, but only one was on goal. Goalkeeper Courtney Merwin started the game, but left after giving up two goals on nine shots on goal. She was replaced by freshman Delaney Shifflett, who finished up the final thirty minutes of the game by making two saves. 

Shippensburg now sits at 2-5-1, and 1-4-0 PSAC. The Raiders will look to rebound against East Stroudsburg University on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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