Seton Hill hosted Slippery Rock in a PSAC West contest on Saturday afternoon in the home opener for the Griffins.

The Griffins outscored the Rock 8-3 in each half in route to a 16-6 home opener win.  SHU is now 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in PSAC West play while the Rock falls to 1-3 overall and 0-3 in PSAC West play.

Kate Kada got the Griffins on the scoreboard just 18 seconds into the contest.  Less than thirty seconds later Alaina TeSelle put the Griffins in front 2-0.  The Rock cut the Griffins lead to 2-1 before goals from Jaclyn Frank and Kristi Kada put the Griffins back in front 4-1 with 21:17 to play in the first half.  After another Rock goal, SHU ran off four straight to build an 8-2 lead.  Kristi Kada scored twice, Kate Kada added one and Frank scored her second during the 4-0 run.  The Rock closed out the scoring with a late goal as SHU took an 8-3 lead into the halftime break.  

SHU held a 15-9 advantage in shots in the first half while the Rock held a 7-4 lead in draw controls.

Goals from TeSelle and Kristi Kada opened the scoring in the second half as SHU built the advantage to seven at 10-3 with five minutes played in the second half.  The Rock scored three of the next four goals to trim the SHU lead to 11-6 with 16:31 to play in the half.  Elizabeth Tamasitis scored the lone SHU goal during that run.  

The Griffins closed the contest on a 5-0 run for the 16-6 win which allowed the clock to run for the final 3:43.  Kristi Kada scored twice, Kate Kada, TeSelle and Alyssa Ference each added goals in the 5-0 run.  

SHU finished with a 33-23 advantage in shots in the game.  The Rock finished with a 13-10 advantage in draw controls.  

Kristi Kada scored a game high six goals.  TeSelle and Kate Kada each added three goals.  Frank finished with two goals and six assists.  Tamasitis added a goal and assist.  Kamille Ward finished with 13 saves in cage to earn the win.

SHU will travel to Mercyhurst for a key PSAC West contest on Tuesday afternoon.