Point Park women’s lacrosse suffered a slow start in its conference opener on Saturday, resulting in an 8-18 loss versus Wheeling at Highmark Stadium, despite whispers of a comeback in the third period.
Point Park entered halftime scoreless, allowing eight goals for Wheeling in the first half.

The Pioneers tallied their first goal five minutes into the third period. The late goal resulted in a quick gain of momentum for Point Park, recording three-straight goals and outscoring Wheeling 4-3 in the third period.

The momentum eventually came to a halt. The Cardinals outscored the Pioneers 7-4 in the fourth period, awarding Wheeling its first Mountain East Conference win of the season.

Freshman Andrea Kinger led the Pioneers with three goals, followed by freshman Kiley Leasure with two goals. Kinger leads the Mountain East Conference in goals per game with an average of 3.80 goals across five games played.

On the opposing end, junior midfielder Trinity Rose spearheaded the evening with six goals for Wheeling. Rose also tops the MEC leaderboards, tying for fourth-most goals per game in the conference.

Point Park combined for 10 shots on goal, resulting in six saves for Wheeling.

Wheeling recorded 30 shots on goal, as Point Park freshman Isabella LaVenice racked up 13 saves.

The matchup marks Point Park’s first-ever appearance in a MEC game for women’s lacrosse.

Coach Erik Ingram leads the team through its first-ever year of competition, opening its introductory season with a 21-2 victory against Ursuline in February.

Ingram joined the athletic department in 2024, which allowed him a full year to recruit and prepare for his first full team of Pioneers.

The Pioneers are 2-5 overall and 0-1 in MEC play, extending to a four-game losing streak and remaining winless on the road.

Point Park can break its road curse, as it travels to Buckhannon, W. Va., tomorrow to face West Virginia Wesleyan at 7 p.m.

The Pioneers continue the road trip into Sunday for another MEC matchup versus Davis & Elkins.