SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – The Mansfield Mountaineers field hockey team drop away contest to nationally ranked No. 2 Shippensburg (14-2, 6-2 PSAC).

The Raiders struck first with a goal in the second quarter to hold a 1-0 lead at the break. 

Mansfield (5-11, 1-7 PSAC) responded early in the third when Ella du Plessis connected with Jenna Duke for the equalizer, providing the Mounties with needed momentum.

Shippensburg quickly countered with a second goal later in the third quarter to reclaim the advantage. 

The Raiders extended their lead with another score in the fourth to close out the game, 4-1.

UP NEXT:

Mansfield will return to action on Wednesday (Oct. 29) when the Mounties travel to Roberts Wesleyan for a 3 p.m. start.