ERIE, Pa. — The Golden Knights women's lacrosse team concluded its 2026 season on Saturday afternoon, falling to Seton Hill, 9-4, at McConnell Family Stadium to finish the year with a 5-12 overall record and a 2-8 mark in PSAC West play.

Gannon battled throughout the contest and was tied early, but Seton Hill used a strong fourth quarter to pull away and secure the victory.

THE GAME FACTS
Score: Seton Hill 9, Gannon 4
Records: Gannon (5-12, 2-8 PSAC West), Seton Hill (10-6, 7-3 PSAC West)
Location: McConnell Family Stadium – Erie, Pa.
Date: April 25, 2026

HOW IT HAPPENED
Seton Hill opened the scoring, but the Golden Knights quickly responded as Megan Lang (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) found the back of the net to even the score at 1-1 in the first quarter.

The Golden Knights took their only lead early in the second quarter when Isabella Veltre (Ontario, N.Y./Wayne Central) scored to make it 2-1, but Seton Hill answered later in the period to send the game into halftime tied at 2-2.

The Griffins gained momentum in the third quarter, scoring twice to take a 4-2 lead before Rayla Smith (Pittsburgh, Pa./Plum) converted a free-position goal late in the frame to cut the deficit to 4-3.

In the fourth quarter, Seton Hill took control, scoring five goals including multiple man-up opportunities to extend its lead. Megan Lang (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) added a late goal, but the comeback fell short.

THE KNIGHT CAP
• Lang leads scoring: Megan Lang (Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy) finished with two goals on four shots.
• Veltre and Smith add goals: Isabella Veltre (Ontario, N.Y./Wayne Central) and Rayla Smith (Pittsburgh, Pa./Plum) each scored once, with Smith converting a free-position attempt.
• Cwiklinski dishes assist: Lexi Cwiklinski (Upper St. Clair, Pa./Upper Saint Clair) recorded Gannon's lone assist.
• Ground ball leaders: Allison Lerch (Coraopolis, Pa./Moon) led the team with six ground balls, while Madi Kivitt (Coral Springs, Fla./American Heritage School) added four.
• Caused turnovers: Morgan Perkins (Hamburg, N.Y./Hamburg) and Madi Kivitt (Coral Springs, Fla./American Heritage School) each recorded two caused turnovers to lead the defense.
• Draw control effort: Charlie Hunter (Boston, N.Y./Hamburg) led the team with two draw controls.
• In goal: Allison Lerch (Coraopolis, Pa./Moon) made 10 saves in the loss.

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