The No. 2-ranked Shippensburg University field hockey team defeated Millersville 3-2 Wednesday in a non-conference match at Robb Sports Complex.
Shippensburg improved to 5-1, while Millersville fell to 3-5. The Raiders held a 10-5 advantage in shots on goal and an 11-4 edge in penalty corners.
Following a scoreless first quarter, Carme Caracotche Picone scored on a rebound after Millersville goalkeeper Emily Hanlon stopped a shot by Juana Caracotche Picone.
Millersville tied the match less than three minutes later when Alaina Culbert scored off a cross from Megan Alvarez.
Hannah White gave Shippensburg a 2-1 lead late in the third quarter by redirecting a shot from Carme Caracotche Picone. Elaina Fragassi scored on a penalty corner insert from Isabel Rios with less than five minutes remaining.
Culbert scored her second goal for Millersville 65 seconds later, again assisted by Alvarez. The Marauders earned another penalty corner in the final minute but did not score.
Shippensburg goalkeeper Liv Schweighart made three saves, while Hanlon recorded six saves for Millersville.
The Raiders will open conference play against No. 4 East Stroudsburg at 11 a.m. Saturday at Robb Sports Complex.
