LAKEWOOD, NJ (February 21st, 2026) - After falling in the first game of the season, the Lions are looking to get their first win under their belt against Shippensburg. 
 
Opponent 
Shippensburg 

Where 
Lakewood, NJ GCU Track & Field Complex
 
When 
Saturday February 21st, 2026
 
How to Watch 
• Saturday's game is available to watch via a free-to-view broadcast on the GCU portal on the CACC Digital Network powered by HUDL. Live stats are also available at gculions.com.  
 
Previously vs. Shippensburg
• GCU lost the last three match ups to the Raiders. 
• Last year, the Lions traveled to Shippensburg and fell 16-8. 
• GCU turned the ball over 22 times while forcing just 13 turnovers. 
• Caitlin Petrellese scored twice and won a team-best six draw controls.

Last Time Out 
• Georgian Court started its season off on home turf but fell 13-9 to Mercy. 
• Mercy had more opportunities on net, having 37 shots compared to the Lions 16.
• Mercy won 16 draw controls compared to the Lions eight. 
• Lions who trailed the majority of the game cut it down to a one-point game in the third. 
• Mercy regained control and won 13-9. 
•Michaela Scirrotto led the Lions with four goals. 

About the Opponent 
Shippensburg Raiders
• Shippensburg is coming off an 8-9 season. 
• They opened up their 2026 season with a 20-4 win against Wheeling.
• The Raiders return 16 players from last year's team and have 12 total newcomers.
• Grace DeMarzio returns as an All-PSAC First Team defender. 
• Maddie Phommachanh returns after scoring 36 goals last season. 
• Ali Pioli was an All-PSAC second team midfielder. 
• In their 20-4 win, eleven different players scored a goal.