By Zion Williams, Staff Writer
Women’s
The No. 8 ranked Gettysburg Bullets secured a 16-5 victory over the No. 23 ranked Haverford Fords on Saturday, Apr. 13 at home in a Centennial Conference matchup.
Gettysburg quickly showed their strong abilities, as they held Haverford scoreless for nearly 24 minutes while building an 8-0 lead. The Bullets controlled much of the game driven by great performances from important players.
Defensively, Lily Macatee ’25 stood out, causing two turnovers, and commanding the draw controls with seven impressive wins. Emily Crane ’25 also showed dominance, as she contributed nine draw controls and two goals.
Offensively, Julie Breedveld ’26 led the charge with four goals and an assist, while Jordan Basso ’24 added an impressive five assists.
Haverford tried to fight back, which included a solid performance from Tiffany Mikulis with two goals and an assist, but they were unable to break through Gettysburg’s defense for long periods of the game.
This victory highlights Gettysburg’s strengths, as they outshot Haverford 38-22 and dominated the draw controls 19-4. Caroline Sullivan ’24 also scored her 100th career goal during the match.
Gettysburg prepares for another matchup when they face off against No. 3 ranked Franklin & Marshall on Wednesday, Apr. 17.
Men’s
In another Centennial Conference showdown, the No. 15 ranked Bullets faced a challenge against Muhlenberg and ultimately lost 12-11 in overtime at home on Saturday, Apr. 13.
Quinton Mather ’24 led the offense for the Bullets, delivering an impressive performance with four goals. However, it was not enough to overcome Muhlenberg’s determined defense and playmaking.
Jack Bill emerged as an important player for the Mules with four goals, including the game-winning shot in overtime. The game was a back-and-forth contest, with neither team able to maintain a large lead for long.
Despite outshooting Muhlenberg 50-37, the Bullets struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, with only 23 of their shots finding the target. In contrast, Muhlenberg was more efficient and accurate, with 22 of their 37 shots being on goal.
The Bullets fought back and scored twice in the final minutes of regulation to force the game into overtime. Regardless of their efforts, Muhlenberg found the golden goal just 40 seconds into the extra period to secure the victory.
The Bullets look to bounce back in their next challenge as they prepare to face No. 5 ranked Dickinson on Wednesday, Apr. 17.
