GAME PROGRAM INFO
Slippery Rock has moved away from printed game programs. This page will serve as the "Digital Game Program" for this week's games. To navigate to all gameday info for any SRU home events this year, simply visitÂ
rockathletics.com/gameday or scan the QR code on the "Gameday Info" posters hanging in each facility.
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SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The Slippery Rock University field hockey team will split its two-game Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference week between home and the road.
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THE SCHEDULE
Slippery Rock opens its week by hosting Frostburg State University 4 p.m. Wednesday at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium before traveling to No. 1 Kutztown University 10 a.m. Saturday.
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LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME
Fans are reminded that there are
NO PETS allowed at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, or in any SRU athletics facilities. Please do not bring dogs or any other pets to the game. Unless they are a registered service animal, you will be asked to remove your pet from the facility.
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WATCH ON YOUR TV - "ROCK ATHLETICS DIGITAL NETWORK" APPS
• Fans can watch Wednesday's game live and on-demand for free on the Rock Athletics Digital Network, created and operated by the SRU athletic communication office.
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• Search for Rock Athletics Digital Network in the app stores on Amazon Fire TV, Apple RV, Roku and Android TV devices. The streaming web player linked above will also integrate with Chrome Cast devices to allow viewers to cast the game to those devices.
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• Saturday's game will also be available on the Rock Athletics Digital Network portal courtesy of the Kutztown Sports Information office.
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MORGAN'S MESSAGE GAME
Wednesday's game will be dedicated to mental health awareness. In an effort to emphasize the importance of mental health for student-athletes, the Slippery Rock field hockey program is joining forces with the Morgan's Message organization.
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Morgan's Message is a non-profit organization that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. Morgan's Message aims to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.
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Morgan's Message was created in honor of Morgan Rodgers, a former Duke Women's Lacrosse player who tragically lost her mental health battle and took her own life in 2019. Her friends and family joined together in 2020 on the 1st anniversary of her passing and wanted to turn their grief to empowerment to ensure that no athlete feels alone like Morgan did.
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Dr. John Mathe, Slippery Rock's Student-Athlete Counselor & Liaison and assistant professor in the Counseling and Development Department, will lead a ceremonial pass back prior to the game. To read more about Morgan's Message, click
HERE.
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GAME 12 DETAILS
Opponent: Frostburg State University
Date: Wednesday – 4 p.m.
Location: Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
Venue: Mihalik-Thompson Stadium
Video: Link
Live Stats: Link
In-game Updates: X (formerly Twitter)
All-Time Series: SRU leads 18-13-1
Last Played: Sept. 23, 2025 (FSU won 2-1)
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SERIES HISTORY
Slippery Rock holds an 18-13-1 record against Frostburg State in a series that originated in 1975. The competition between The Rock and Bobcats has been extremely close of late. The last six games in the series have all been one-goal decisions, with four of the contests going to overtime.
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SRU is 10-5 all-time when hosting Frostburg State. FSU has taken the last two games in the series, including a 2-1 non-conference victory in Frostburg, Maryland earlier in the year.
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LAST MEETING
Slippery Rock lost on the road in non-conference competition Sept. 23 at Frostburg State, 2-1.
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Lucy Hutchinson scored her team-leading fifth goal of the season to lead SRU in the road bout. She finished with two total shots; one off
Riley Cloude's team-high three attempts.
Roz Mikulak,
Coral Piramo,
Christina Clymer and
Julia Boettler all logged shot attempts as well for The Rock.
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The Rock and Bobcats traded second-quarter goals for what was the only scoring in the game until Paige Leitzel's 54th-minute goal, which proved to be the game-deciding strike.
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For the game, Frostburg State held advantages over The Rock in total shots (16-9), shots on goal (15-5) and penalty corners (8-6).
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GAME 13 DETAILS
Opponent: Kutztown University
Date: Saturday – 10 a.m.
Location: Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Venue: Andre Reed Stadium
Video: Link
Live Stats: Link
In-game Updates: X (formerly Twitter)
All-Time Series: KU leads 43-7
Last Played: Oct. 25, 2025 (KU won 2-1)
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SERIES HISTORY
Seven consecutive Golden Bear victories over The Rock have lifted Kutztown's record in the all-time series to 43-7. Slippery Rock played Kutztown tight a season ago, falling to the eventual national runner-ups in a 2-1 contest at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium. KU jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first half before
Sammy Graci cut into the deficit with a successful penalty stroke in the game's final seconds.
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SLIPPERY ROCK PRIMER
Stats: Link
Roster: Link
Overall Record: 4-7
PSAC Record: 0-4
PSAC Standings: t-9th
Home Record: 3-2
Away Record: 1-5
Streak: L1
Last 5 Games: 1-4
Head Coach: Missy Revesz | First season (4-7)
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LAST TIME OUT
Slippery Rock lost to sixth-ranked Bloomsburg, 5-1, Oct. 11 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.
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ROCK LEADERS
POINTS: Lucy Hutchinson (10),
Grace Williams (6)
GOALS: Hutchinson (5), 3 tied (2)
ASSISTS: Roz Mikulak (3), Williams (2),
Hilary Hoffman (2)
S.O.G.: Mikulak (12), Hutchinson (7), Williams (7)
SAVES: Leah Riegling (16)
DEF. SAVES: Haylie Sucharski (3)
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ACTIVE STREAKS
Starts: Megan Rude (43),
Roz Mikulak (26),
Riley Cloude (21)
Games Played: Rude (61), Clymer (27),
Riley Cloude (27)
Games With a Goal: Madison Shomo (1)
Games With a Shot: Cloude (2), Shomo (2)
Games With a SOG: Shomo (2)
Games With an Assist: Sammy Graci (1)
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
59 of The Rock's 94 wins (62.8 percent) over the last 12 years have come at the friendly confines of Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.
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SOMETHING ABOUT WEDNESDAYS AT THE ROCK
While Slippery Rock does not play an abundance of Wednesday home games, when SRU does take to the turf of Mihalik-Thompson Stadium for a mid-week contest, it usually wins. Since the 2020 season, Slippery Rock is 5-1 when playing home games on a Wednesday.
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Wednesday Success at SRU (Since 2021)
2025: Roberts Wesleyan (W, 3-0)
2024: D'Youville (W, 6-2)
2022: IUP (L, 3-0)
2022: Mercyhurst (W, 2-1)
2021: Seton Hill (W 7-0)
2021: Mansfield (W, 2-1)
NO NIGHT'S OFF
According to finalwhistlefh.com, Slippery Rock will open the week ranked fourth in Division II in strength of schedule and 13th in RPI.
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THE ROCK OFFENSE
• Slippery Rock opens the week averaging 1.27 goals per game on 9.0 attempts per contest and 5.6 penalty corners a night.
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Lucy Hutchinson continues to lead The Rock in both goals (5) and total points (10) over her nine games played. She's placed seven of her 13 shots on goal, with three of her scores being eventual game-winners.
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• On the heels of her two-goal outburst in The Rock's recent victory over Roberts Wesleyan,
Grace Williams moved into sole possession of second place on SRU's points ledger with six on two goals and two assists.
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• Behind Hutchinson and Williams are a trio of athletes with four points apiece in
Madison Shomo (2 G),
Maddie Orrson (2 G) and
Hilary Hoffman (1 G / 2 A).
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Riley Cloude (1 G / 1 A),
Coral Piramo (1 G / 1 A) and
Roz Mikulak (3 A) have three points each.
Julia Boettler and
Sammy Graci round out The Rock's top offensive contributors at one assist.
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• Mikulak has fired off a team-high 12 shots on goal.
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A LOOK AT THE DEFENSE
• Through 11 games, Slippery Rock has yielded 2.45 goals per contest while allowing 15.1 shots and 8.3 penalty corners per outing. Opponents have scored just four goals on their 91 corners against SRU in 2025.
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• Starting goalkeeper
Leah Riegling is 2-2 with 16 saves, a .615 save percentage and 2.22 Goals Against Average in her five starts in 2025.
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Haylie Sucharski ranks second in the PSAC, and eighth in the nation, in defensive saves with three. Â
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WINS vs. NATIONALLY RANKED TEAMS
Since the 2010 season, Slippery Rock has won nine games against nationally ranked teams. The Rock's previous wins against nationally ranked teams include victories against Kutztown (2017 / No. 5), West Chester (2017 / No. 3), East Stroudsburg (2014 / No. 5), Bloomsburg (2013 / No. 7), Indiana (2011 / No. 6, 2010 / No. 7, 2010 / No. 8) and LIU Post (2010 / No. 5).
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REMAINING SCHEDULE
Oct. 22 (4 p.m.) vs. Shippensburg (Breast Cancer Awareness Game)
Oct. 25 (Noon) vs. West Chester (Senior Day)
Oct. 29 (4 p.m.) vs. Indiana (Pa.) (Make-A-Wish Game)
Nov. 1 (1 p.m.) at Mansfield
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RECORDS WATCH
Assists (10-16)
t10. Katie Krouse (2007-10): 8
t10. Kayla Ulrich (2017-19): 8
t10. Kelsey Gustafson (2011-14): 8
t10. Ashley Stoner (2004-07): 8
t10. Courtney Bradshaw (2012-15): 8
t10. Samantha Badaczewski (2007-10): 8
t16. Hilary Hoffman: 7
t16. Courtney Page (2017-19, 21): 7
t16. Allison Shade (2011-14): 7
t16. Renee Rosenblum (2013-16): 7
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FROSTBURG STATE PRIMER
Stats: Link
Roster: Link
Overall Record: 2-10
PSAC Record: 0-4
PSAC Standings: t-9th
Home Record: 1-4
Away Record: 1-6
Streak: L3
Last 5 Games: 1-4
Head Coach: Kaitlin Thompson | Ninth season (36-108)
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BOBCAT LEADERS
POINTS: Paige Leitzel (11), Mikyla Rineer (9)
GOALS: Leitzel (5), Rineer (4)
ASSISTS: 3 Tied (2)
S.O.G.: Leitzel (27), Rineer (10)
SAVES: Zoe Barnes (96)
DEF. SAVES: Morgan Sparks (4)
SCOUTING THE BOBCATS
• After starting the season 0-6, Frostburg State has won two of its last six games thanks to victories over The Rock and D'Youville. Most recently, FSU suffered an 8-1 loss at No. 5 West Chester.
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• The Bobcats average 1.83 goals per game while allowing 4.17.
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• Frostburg State's offensive attack is centered around the duo of Paige Leitzel and Mikyla Rineer, who have combined for nine of the Bobcats' 22 goals in 2025.
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• FSU's defense is anchored by goalkeeper Zoe Barnes, who has played all but 30 minutes this season. Barnes has made 96 stops on a .662 save percentage while compiling a 4.35 GAA. She ranks 10th in the nation in saves per game (8.00).
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KUTZTOWN PRIMER
Stats: Link
Roster: Link
NFHCA Top 10: No. 1
Overall Record: 12-0
PSAC Record: 4-0
PSAC Standings: 1st
Home Record: 6-0
Away Record: 4-0
Neutral Site Record: 2-0
Streak: W12
Last 5 Games: 5-0
Head Coach: Marci Scheuing | 12th season at KU (152-72) / 18th overall (167-152)
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KU LEADERS
POINTS: Marissa Rice (28), Erin Gonzalez (26)
GOALS: Rice (11), Gonzalez (11)
ASSISTS: Grace Harrold (7), Rice (6)
S.O.G.: Gonzalez (30), Rice (28)
SAVES: Tess Adolf (18)
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SCOUTING THE GOLDEN BEARS
• Under the direction of head coach Marci Scheuing, Kutztown has become one of the premier programs in Division II field hockey.
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• Over the last four seasons, including this year's 12-0 start, Kutztown has compiled a .840 winning percentage (63-12) while winning a national championship in 2023 and making the 2024 title game.
• Entering Tuesday's game against West Chester, Kutztown has averaged 5.75 goals per game while allowing 0.58. The Golden Bears have seven shutouts and six games with at least five goals scored so far in 2025. Â
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• 17 different athletes have scored goals for Kutztown this season, led by 11 each from Marissa Rice and Erin Gonzalez.
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• Goalkeeper Tess Adolf is 11-0-0 with a .783 save percentage and 0.52 GAA.
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UP NEXT
Slippery Rock returns home to host second-ranked Shippensburg University 4 p.m. Oct. 22 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium for the program's annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game.
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