No. 7 Slippery Rock University will host No. 15 Kutztown in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Women's Lacrosse Championship at 1 p.m. on May 3. This match marks SRU's second consecutive title game appearance, with the team seeking its first championship following a previous loss to West Chester. The game will take place at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, and all ticket sales are online only, with free admission for PSAC students. SRU heads into the match with an undefeated 19-0 season, while Kutztown boasts a 14-5 overall record.

By the Numbers
  • Slippery Rock: 19-0 overall and 10-0 in PSAC West this season.
  • Kutztown: 14-5 overall, upsetting No. 4 East Stroudsburg 10-8 in semifinals.
State of Play
  • SRU features a dominant defense, ranking first in the nation by allowing just 5.16 goals per game.
  • Kutztown has four players with over 60 points this season, led by Katie Yocum with 74 points.
What's Next

The winner of this championship game will earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, while the losing team is also likely to secure an at-large berth. The NCAA will announce the playoff field on Sunday at 8:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

This final represents a significant moment for both programs, with Slippery Rock aiming for its first title in history and Kutztown seeking redemption after the last title game appearance. The stakes are high as both teams can transition into the national playoffs.