EAST STROUDSBURG – After overcoming a slow start, the No. 10 East Stroudsburg University lacrosse team raced to a 14-3 victory over Kutztown on Tuesday afternoon at Eiler-Martin Stadium. The Warriors (8-2, 7-2 PSAC East) scored 12 of the final 13 goals in the game to secure the season sweep over the Golden Bears (1-10, 1-9 PSAC East).

Graduate student goalkeeper Tatyana Petteway recorded seven saves in her 54th victory during her career. She now has 710 career saves, which ranks 10th all-time in Division II. Petteway trails Kelly Wagner (2000-03) by just 21 saves for the all-time ESU program record of 737 saves.

ESU boasted a balanced offense, with nine Warriors accounting for goals. For the second consecutive game, Brielle Curtis posted a hat trick to lead ESU. Gianna LeDuc registered two goals and three assists for five points. Shannon Dent added three points with a pair of goals and two assists. Emily Mitartonda recorded her ESU leading 28 and 29th goals of the season to round out the multi-point performers.

Hana Cicerelle, Kiki Fitzpatrick, Krista Mitarotonda and Madison Bagatta also found the back of the cage.

ESU led KU in shots on goal (23-11), clears (15/26 – 18-20), ground balls (17-16) and draw controls (14-4).

Kutztown was able to strike first with a goal 1:17 into the contest from Morgan Hurd. The Golden Bears found success early on by using the shot clock and limiting ESU's possession and opportunities. The Warriors were able to knot the score with 23:13 left in the opening half on Dent's first of two scores on a free position shot.

ESU earned its first lead of the contest at the 17:49 mark off of Curtis' first goal, which came unassisted. KU fought and tied the game just over a minute leader at 2-2 off a man-up goal from Hannah Brewster.

ESU called a timeout immediately after and regrouped. The Warriors took over on a game-altering 13-1 run, which began with four goals over the final 10:39 of the first half. Curtis E. Mitarotonda, Fitzpatrick and K. Mitarotonda all fired tallies on the scoreboard in that span.

Leading 6-2 after halftime, ESU did not lay off the gas pedal, scoring six consecutive goals to complete a 10-0 scoring spree. KU was able end the scoreless skid with its first goal in 34 minutes and 52 seconds of game clock with 12:05 remaining in regulation.

Holding a 12-3 lead, the Warriors added a pair of goals in the final 12 minutes to earn its eighth win of the season by a score of 14-3.

ESU matched its lowest goals allowed in game this season, which came in the first meeting against Kutztown on March 31.

The Warriors will have a quick turnaround, as ESU hosts Millersville for Senior Night on Thurs., April 22 inside Eiler-Martin Stadium. The opening draw is slated for 6:00 p.m.