The Shippensburg University women’s soccer team took an early lead before losing 3-1 to Shepherd in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division match Wednesday at Shepherd Soccer Complex.
The Raiders fell to 3-7-2 overall and 2-7-1 in division play. Shepherd improved to 9-3-0 overall and 8-3-0 in the division.
Emma Eisenhart scored her third goal of the season in the eighth minute, heading in a cross from Kamryn Runkle. Runkle worked past two defenders on the right side before delivering the ball into the box.
Shippensburg held the lead until Olivia Gardner tied the match in the 44th minute. Shepherd’s Natalie Zambrano and Ella Morningstar scored within three minutes of each other early in the second half to put the Rams ahead 3-1.
Both teams recorded four shots and one corner kick in the first half. Shepherd outshot Shippensburg 8-3 after halftime and held a 4-2 advantage in second-half corner kicks.
Shippensburg goalkeeper Kirstin Brown finished with five saves.
The Raiders host No. 9 Kutztown at David See Field on Saturday at 5 p.m.
