The No. 1-ranked Shippensburg University field hockey team defeated No. 3 Newberry 2-0 Saturday in its home opener at Robb Sports Complex.
The teams combined for three shots during a scoreless first half. Shippensburg took the lead three minutes into the second half when Elaina Fragassi forced a turnover and scored on the rebound of her initial shot.
Fragassi helped create the Raiders’ second goal by forcing another turnover. McKenna Boyle collected the ball, avoided a Newberry defender and scored past goalkeeper Ayanda Mangenah.
Newberry earned four penalty corners during the fourth quarter but did not score. The Wolves finished with a 5-2 advantage in penalty corners, while Shippensburg held a 7-2 edge in shots on goal.
Shippensburg goalkeeper Liv Schweighart made two saves to record her third consecutive shutout. Mangenah made five saves for Newberry.
Shippensburg improved to 3-0, while Newberry fell to 2-1.
At halftime, Shippensburg recognized the 10th anniversary of its 2016 NCAA Division II National Championship team. The 2016 Raiders finished 20-3 and defeated LIU Post 2-1 to win the program’s second national championship.
Shippensburg will play at No. 2 Kutztown at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in a nonconference game at Andre Reed Stadium.
