East Stroudsburg led twice against No. 1 Kutztown, but the Golden Bears scored twice in the third quarter to take a 3-2 win. ESU had a late chance to tie, earning a penalty corner after pulling its goalkeeper for an extra attacker, but Kutztown held on.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Kutztown 3, ESU 2.
  • ESU goalkeeper Sydney Pope made 6 first-half saves.
  • ESU hosts Indiana (Pa.) at 1 p.m. Oct. 31.
Yes, But

ESU showed it could challenge the top-ranked team, taking a 2-1 lead into halftime. Kutztown controlled much of the possession and created more pressure late, ultimately turning the game around in the third quarter.

What's Next

ESU closes the regular season with two home games as it competes for position in the PSAC Tournament. The Warriors’ next game is against Indiana (Pa.) on Saturday.

Bottom Line

ESU’s lead was not enough to overcome Kutztown’s third-quarter surge; the Warriors now need a strong finish at home to improve their postseason standing.