ERIE, Pa. – Rayla Smith (Pittsburgh, Pa./Plum) and Isabella Veltre (Ontario, N.Y./Wayne Central) each netted four goals as the Gannon women's lacrosse team rolled to a 15-5 win over Edinboro Wednesday afternoon at McConnell Family Stadium.
Battling rainy, chilly conditions, Gannon improved to 4-7 overall and 1-3 in PSAC play, including its first conference victory of the season.
The Golden Knights used a fast start and balanced scoring attack to take control early, erupting for six first-quarter goals and never relinquishing the lead.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Gannon 15, Edinboro 5
Records: Gannon (4-7, 1-3 PSAC West), Edinboro (1-8, 0-4 PSAC West)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Balanced Attack: Isabella Veltre (Ontario, N.Y./Wayne Central) and Rayla Smith (Pittsburgh, Pa./Plum) each scored four goals to lead Gannon's offense.
- Offensive Depth: Megan Lang (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) added three goals, while Charlie Hunter (Boston, N.Y./Hamburg) finished with two goals and one assist.
- Additional Scoring: Madelyn Lemmon (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) and Alyssa Lerch (Coraopolis, Pa./Moon Area) each added a goal in the win.
- Fast Start: Gannon scored six goals in the opening quarter and used a 6-0 run to take control.
- Shot Advantage: The Golden Knights outshot Edinboro 39-24.
- Defensive Pressure: Gannon forced 24 turnovers and collected 24 ground balls.
- Draw Control Edge: Gannon held a 12-10 advantage in draw controls.
- In Goal: Allison Lerch (Coraopolis, Pa./Moon) recorded seven saves to earn the victory.
Up Next
Gannon will travel to Seton Hill on Saturday, April 4 to wrap up its first round of PSAC action. First draw is scheduled for noon inside Dick's Sporting Goods Field in Greensburg, Pa.
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