SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.- Senior goalie Olivia Accardi posted a career-high 22 saves but fourth-ranked Shippensburg dominated on both sides of the field as IUP field hockey lost to the Raiders 4-2 Saturday afternoon.

The Crimson Hawks fell to 1-6 overall with the loss, while Shippensburg improved to 6-1.

IUP was the first to get the ball rolling in the first 15 minutes with a goal off a penalty by freshman Hannah Miller assisted by her classmate Renne Lauer, her second dish of the year. Shippensburg tied things up in the 30^th minute with the score remaining 1-1 at the end of the first half.

Junior forward Kimberly Kelly answered back in the 49th minute of play giving the Crimson Hawks a 2-1 lead. The 2-1 lead fell short as Shippensburg answered back scoring three goals within 15 minutes, giving them a 4-2 lead.

Shippensburg outshot IUP 30-4 and held a 21-2 advantage in penalty corners. Three green cards were given out with IUP being responsible for two in the first half and one in the second.

Up next
The Crimson Hawks host Slippery Rock (5-2) in the official conference opener Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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