SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – A goal in the first 50 seconds of play gave Millersville a lead that they wouldn't relinquish the rest of the game, defeating Shippensburg 15-11.
 
The Marauders improve to 1-1 on the season and 1-0 in conference play, while the Raiders fall to 0-2 overall and 0-1 in the PSAC.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Two unassisted goals from Hayden Corcoran paired with a set of goals from Gillian Zimmerman and Charlotte Lasak in the first eight minutes set the tone giving the Marauders a 4-1 lead. Shippensburg tried to close the gap with six goals of its own, but the Marauders refused to relinquish the lead adding five goals. An unassisted goal at the 00:00 minute mark from Grace Cobaugh gave Millersville a 10-6 lead going into the second half.
• The Raiders tried to come back with four goals in the second half, coming within a single point of Millersville's lead. But, four consecutive goals from the Marauders proved too much to overcome for Shippensburg.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Millersville held the advantage in shots (30-24), shots on goal (25-17), ground balls (13-12), and draw controls (15-12).
• The Marauders and the Raiders tied in free position shots, 6-6.
• Shippensburg turned over the ball 17 times to Millersville's 14.
• Kaleigh Sasdelli recorded all 60 minutes in net and made 6 saves.
• Cobaugh led the scoring effort for the Marauders totaling 4 goals.
• Sara Burney recorded a team-high five points off two goals and three assists.
• Genevieve Speights caused a team-high two turnovers while MaryCait Dorley, Zimmerman, Taiyanna Goldsborough, and Sasdelli scooped two ground balls apiece.

THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH CINDY WILSON

• "Getting the first victory is always exciting! Starting out conference play this way definitely helps to build confidence."
• "Our offense did a great job of working the ball and using every possession effectively."
• "Defense played a strong game and worked together well. We were tough, gritty, and played as a unit."

UP NEXT

• Millersville returns home this Wednesday, March 17 at 4 p.m. to take on PSAC opponent East Stroudsburg.