Shepherdstown, WV - The East Stroudsburg Warriors (13-4, 10-2 PSAC East) delivered a dominant performance on Saturday afternoon, overpowering Shepherd 14-6 at Ram Stadium. The win was highlighted by a milestone moment as freshman Sadie Kauffman broke the East Stroudsburg freshman record for points in a single season, continuing a sensational debut campaign.
From the opening draw, ESU asserted control. Hannah Schiemer sparked the offense just over a minute into the game with an unassisted goal, setting the tone for a fast-paced and aggressive attack. The Warriors quickly built a 6-2 lead by the end of the first quarter and maintained a comfortable margin the rest of the way.
Kauffman was the centerpiece once again, finishing with four goals and two assists, showcasing her creativity, finishing ability, and playmaking instincts. Her unassisted tallies displayed her knack for breaking down defenders one-on-one, while her assists showed her vision and timing feeding teammates like Lauren Hallman and Sophia Graffeo.
The Warriors' offense was relentless, with Ariana Tucci delivering a clinical performance, scoring five goals on a game-high 11 shots. Tucci continually found space inside the arc, converting opportunities with precision, including a free-position goal during a key first-quarter surge.
Offensive Highlights:
Ariana Tucci paced the offense with a game-high five goals on 11 shots, including a free-position goal.
Sadie Kauffman totaled six points (4 goals, 2 assists), helping her break the freshman points record.
Lauren Hallman added two goals, while Hannah Schiemer also scored twice.
Sophia Graffeo found the back of the net once, and Jolee Roth contributed with two key assists.
ESU outshot Shepherd 34-27, putting 28 shots on target.
Defensive Highlights:
Goalkeeper Abby Simonetti was outstanding in the cage, recording 16 saves while facing 22 shots on goal.
Emily Varilla led the defensive unit with two ground balls, one caused turnover, and strong marking throughout the game.
Molly Atwell and Campbell Heller each forced turnovers, helping ESU capitalize on Shepherd's 26 total giveaways.
The Warriors successfully cleared 21 of 24 attempts, showing composure under pressure.
Ground ball battles were tight, but ESU held its own with 20 pickups compared to Shepherd's 23.
With the victory, East Stroudsburg solidifies its spot near the top of the PSAC East standings, riding the momentum of Kauffman's record-breaking season into the final stretch.
Up Next:
The Warriors will return to play on Tuesday April 29th for a home PSAC Quarterfinal matchup against Millersville. The game is slated to start at 4 P.M. at Whitenight Field. Follow along on esuwarriors.com for all scores and Warriors related content.
