Lock Haven Athletics: Week at a Glance
It’s officially Homecoming Week at Lock Haven University and it looks to be a busy week for LHU Athletics with a lot going on in The Haven.
In field hockey, Alyscia Smith netted a hat trick to guide the Bald Eagles in a 5-0 win over Saint Louis on Sunday (October 15). Smith’s three tallies pushed her goal total to 12 on the season, which leads the team.
Women’s soccer was downed by West Chester 2-0 to snap the team’s five-game win streak, the longest win streak since 2004. The Haven is outscoring it’s opponents this season 18-12.
Freshman goalkeeper Jason Keller made his first career start for men’s soccer in a 3-0 loss on Sunday to West Chester.
After a loss at Kutztown, football returns home this week for Homecoming and will face rival Bloomsburg at 12 p.m. Saturday (October 20). LHU has won the last two matchups against Bloomsburg.
Shaye Whiteman racked up 26 digs over three sets to remain among the top in digs in the NCAA in Lock Haven’s loss to Shippensburg on Friday (October 12).
Field Hockey:
Last Week: (1-1),
Overall: (8-6, 2-3 Atlantic-10)
Vs. Saint Francis, L 2-1
Vs. Saint Louis, W 5-0
Next: The Bald Eagles will now hit the road for a pair of A-10 games in Virginia. On Friday, October 19, LHU will play at Virginia Commonwealth (3 p.m.), before playing at Richmond on Sunday, October 21 (12 p.m.).
Women’s Soccer:
Last Week: (1-1), Overall: (8-3-1, 8-3-1 PSAC)
Vs. Mercyhurst, W 2-1 (2OT)
Vs West Chester, L 2-0
Next: The Bald Eagles now turn their attention to an ever so important PSAC road match at IUP on Wednesday, October 17 at 4 p.m.
Men’s Soccer:
Last Week: (0-2), Overall: (5-7-2, 3-5-1 PSAC)
Vs. Mercyhurst, L 4-3
Vs. West Chester, L 3-0
Next: The Bald Eagles will return to the pitch on Saturday, October 20 when they host Gannon at 2 p.m. The match will mark LHU’s 2018 Senior Day as the final home game of the regular season falls on Homecoming-Saturday in The Haven.
Football:
Last Week: (0-1), Overall: (1-6, 1-2 PSAC)
Vs. Kutztown, L 41-0
Next: Homecoming matchup against Bloomsburg on Saturday, October 20 at 12 p.m.
Volleyball:
Last Week: (0-2), Overall: (8-12, 3-8 PSAC)
Vs. Pitt-Johnstown, L 3-1
Vs. Shippensburg, L 3-0
Next: The Bald Eagles next match will be on Friday, October 19th at 7 p.m. when they travel to play Edinboro.
Men’s Cross Country:
On Saturday, October 20, Lock Haven will compete at the NCAA Division II pre-regional meet hosted by Slippery Rock University. The meet will be held in Pittsburgh at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, the same location of the 2018 NCAA DII Atlantic Region and NCAA Championship meets.
Women’s Cross Country:
On Saturday, October 20, Lock Haven will compete at the NCAA Division II pre-regional meet hosted by Slippery Rock University. The meet will be held in Pittsburgh at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, the same location of the 2018 NCAA DII Atlantic Region and NCAA Championship meets.
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