WEST CHESTER – Senior Becca Heffner scored the game's only goal at the 26:11 mark in the second quarter, giving the fifth-ranked East Stroudsburg University field hockey team a 1-0 win over No. 2 West Chester in a crucial PSAC matchup on Wednesday afternoon at Vonnie Gros Field.

The Warriors (13-3, 7-1) posted its sixth straight win overall and first over the Golden Rams since 2017. West Chester drops to 10-3 on the season and 5-2 in conference play.

With the victory, ESU grabs control of the number two spot in the PSAC standings with only two regular season contests remaining before the conference tournament.

Notables

- Reigning PSAC Defensive Athlete of the Week Amy Supey (13-3) picked up her third shutout of the year after making five saves

- Heffner recorded her fourth goal of the season and it marked the second straight game she found the back of the net

- Sophomore Grace Lesh registered her first career assist on Heffner's goal

- Seniors Hannah Barbush and Lea Hughes both recorded defensive saves

- WCU held the advantage in shots on goal, 7-1

- The Golden Rams were awarded three penalty corners compared to two for ESU

How it Happened

26:11 | After being granted their second penalty corner of the first half, the Warriors took advantage as they grabbed a 1-0 lead off the stick of Heffner. The Oley, Pa. native received the insert pass from Lesh and fired a low shot from the top left part of the arc that trickled into the back of the net through the legs of West Chester's Claire Nielsen.

Up Next

The Warriors are back at Whitenight Field for their final home game of the regular season as they welcome Seton Hill on Saturday at noon. Prior to the game, the Warriors will honor seven members of their 2021 senior class.