No. 21 Slippery Rock University women's lacrosse opened Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) West play with a dominant 20-9 victory against Gannon University. With this win, The Rock improved to 6-1 overall and 1-0 in the conference, while Gannon fell to 2-5 overall and 0-1 in the division. After a competitive first half, Slippery Rock closed strong, outscoring Gannon 9-0 in the second half after leading 11-7 at halftime. The Rock showcased offensive prowess, taking 54 shots to Gannon's 16, demonstrating their strong control throughout the game.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock outshot Gannon 54-16.
  • They won 17-15 in draw controls and secured a 25-13 advantage in ground balls.
Yes, But

While The Rock dominated the latter half of the game, the first part displayed vulnerabilities, particularly as Gannon briefly narrowed the score to 7-6. This indicates possible weaknesses that could be exploited by stronger teams in upcoming matches.

State of Play
  • Slippery Rock's offense featured 12 players contributing points, with seven scoring at least two points.
  • Reagan Richeson and Grace Rotter were standouts, combining for 14 points.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Slippery Rock will return home for their first matches since early March, facing Edinboro on Wednesday and Indiana (Pa.) on Saturday. This will be an opportunity to build on their current momentum and evaluate their performance against different opponents.

Bottom Line

The commanding victory solidifies The Rock's status in the PSAC West but highlights the need for consistent performance throughout the entirety of upcoming matches to sustain their success against stronger competition.