MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The Marauders led the No. 10 team in the nation at halftime and were looking for a victory over a top-ranked opponent, but East Stroudsburg broke through a resilient Millersville defense to defeat the Marauders 11-9 on Wednesday evening. The Marauders fall 3-3 overall and mark their first conference loss of the season. The Warriors improve to 4-1 overall and are 1-0 in the PSAC East. 

The Warriors typically average seven goals after the first two quarters, but were held to just four against the Marauders defense. This marks marks the second time this season East Stroudsburg trailed at the half. Millersville's three goal cushion was quickly erased after East Stroudsburg held the Marauders scoreless in the third quarter to take their first lead of the game. The Warriors would secure the comeback win in the fourth quarter after outscoring Millersville 3-2. 

"We not only held a top-ranked team," says head coach Kaitlyn Hafdell. "But we led them through the first half, it's something to be proud of on its own." 

Morgan Scott created momentum for the Marauders on the defensive end as she made 15 saves against the Warriors. Scott led the team in ground balls with five and totaled six of her saves in the second quarter. "It's because of her saves that helped the momentum to go in our favor," said Hafdell. "It's what helped encourage our team throughout the game. East Stroudsburg made her move and play, she earned those 15 saves." 

Notching hat tricks for the Marauders were Rachel Keeney and Liv Genovese. Charlotte Lasak, Hayden Corcoran, and Ella Linthicum would score once for Millersville. Lasak led the team in assists with two. 

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Marauders would lead the Warriors 4-2 after the first quarter of action. Millersville jumped out with a goal from Lasak in the first 55 seconds of regulation, but East Stroudsburg answered right back after gaining control off the draw. Genovese was fouled inside the eight-meter arc and rewarded with a free position attempt which she capitalized on. The Warriors would trail by one goal with 2:19 remaining, but Keeney would score her first goal of the day from a free position shot to extend Millersville's lead 4-2. 
• East Stroudsburg would score two consecutive goals in the second to trail Millersville 5-4 with 8:44 till the half, but Scott would hold off any Warriors offensive surge as she made six saves in the second. Genovese and Keeney would close out the quarter for the Marauders after each scoring a goal, giving Millersville the 7-4 lead at halftime. 
• The Warriors outscored the Marauders 4-0 in the third to gain their first lead of the game. Millersville saw five shots during the third but were all saved by the Warriors goalkeeper. East Stroudsburg scored the go-ahead goal with 0:30 seconds until the final quarter of regulation. 
• Ella Linthicum would tie the score 8-8 at 13:46 to give the Marauders a chance at defeating the No. 10 ranked Warriors.  East Stroudsburg saw an offensive spark after scoring three goals in just over two minutes to lead Millersville 11-8. Genovese would score off a free-position attempt for the Marauders, but the Warriors would walk away with the 11-9 victory over Millersville. 

• Keeney fired off a team-high of six shots, five of which were on goal.  
• Genovese led Millersville in caused turnovers with two.
• The Marauders went 14-for-17 in clears. 
• East Stroudsburg held the edge in shots (31-21).
• Millersville scooped up 22 ground balls compared to the Warriors' 20. 
• The Marauders held the edge in draw controls (14-10). 
• Millersville was forced to 21 turnovers compared to East Stroudsburg's 13. 

• On the team's performance in the first half: "We were taking our time, utilizing the shot clock to our advantage, and waiting for the perfect opportunity which helped us the first half. Defensively, we were on top of our slides and quick to react because we wanted it more."  

• The Marauders are on the road Saturday, Mar. 18 to face the Huskies of Bloomsburg. First draw is set for 1 p.m.