SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Gannon women's lacrosse team dropped its PSAC opener on the road Saturday afternoon, falling to No. 7 Slippery Rock, 24-2.
Slippery Rock built an early lead, scoring nine goals in the opening quarter and taking a 17–0 advantage into halftime.
The Golden Knights found the back of the net twice in the second half, with
Isabella Veltre (Ontario, N.Y./Wayne Central) and
Charlie Hunter (Boston, N.Y./Hamburg) each scoring.
Veltre finished with a goal and an assist, while Hunter added a goal and recorded three caused turnovers, three draw controls and three ground balls to lead Gannon offensively.
The Golden Knights totaled 11 shots in the contest and recorded 12 draw controls, while also picking up 11 ground balls.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 2, No. 7 Slippery Rock 24
Records: Gannon (3-5, 0-1 PSAC), Slippery Rock (8-0, 1-0 PSAC)
Location: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium – Slippery Rock, Pa.
Date: March 21, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Conference Opener: Gannon opened PSAC play on the road at No. 7 Slippery Rock.
- Goals: Charlie Hunter (Boston, N.Y./Hamburg) and Isabella Veltre (Ontario, N.Y./Wayne Central) each scored for the Golden Knights.
- All-Around Effort: Veltre added an assist to finish with two points.
- Hunter All-Around: Charlie Hunter (Boston, N.Y./Hamburg) recorded three caused turnovers, three draw controls and three ground balls.
- Draw Controls: Gannon recorded 12 draw controls in the contest.
- Ground Balls: The Golden Knights picked up 11 ground balls.
Up Next
Gannon will travel to Indiana (Pa.) to take on IUP on Wednesday, March 25. First draw is set for 3:00 p.m.
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