MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – The Crimson Hawks' season-opening win streak came to an end on Saturday with a 2-0 loss to No. 6 Millersville on the road.
 
This was IUP's first loss of the season, falling to 5-1 overall. It was also the conference opener for both squads. The Crimson Hawks' five wins to start the season was the best since the 2008 squad opened the year 13-0.
 
The two teams played to a scoreless tie through 30 minutes of action, with IUP outshooting the Marauders 7-6 with both teams tallying six penalty corners.
 
Millersville (8-0, 1-0) turned up the heat in the second half, getting on the board seven minutes into the third quarter to break the tie. The Marauders made it a two-goal differential with an early fourth quarter score, as they outshot IUP 10-2 with six penalty corners in the second half.
 
Georgiana Chiavacci was IUP's main s hot taker Saturday, tallying three shots, including two on goal.
 
Up next
The Crimson Hawks return to the friendly confines of Miller Stadium on Wednesday when they host Slippery Rock at 7 p.m.
 
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