East Stroudsburg returns to the PSAC semifinals for the 12th straight season after beating West Chester and will face No. 2 Kutztown at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Shippensburg. The 14-4 Warriors, led by co-captains Rylie McGrath and Elaiana Rivera-Lagalla, are seeking a spot in the conference championship under first-year coach Katie Ord.

By the Numbers
  • ESU is 14-4 this season and has reached the PSAC semifinals 12 straight years.
  • The Warriors hold an 18-15 all-time record against Kutztown, but lost their latest meeting, 3-2, on Oct. 28.
  • McGrath has 12 goals and 27 points; Rivera-Lagalla has eight assists, second-most in the PSAC during the regular season.
Yes, But

ESU has beaten top-seeded Shippensburg and No. 4 Indiana this season, but its 2-3 finish to the regular season and two-game series skid against Kutztown underline the challenge ahead.

What's Next

The winner of Friday’s semifinal advances to the PSAC championship game.

Bottom Line

ESU brings a strong season and proven postseason run into the matchup, but it will need to reverse its recent results against Kutztown to keep its championship hopes alive.