The LHU men's cross country team took third in the Region Cross Country Championships while the women's team, ranked fourth in the Atlantic Region, finished in sixth. The Bald Eagles recently moved to the #12 spot of the National Poll in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) and is also now ranked first in the Region Poll.
The LHU field hockey team (18-5) ended their season Tuesday, when they took a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to host, American University, in the NCAA Division I play-in match for the second year in a row. The Haven did walk away this season as the Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament champions for the fourth straight year, after beating Monmouth in the final round.
The Lock Haven University swim team (3-2) dropped a dual-meet tonight at East Stroudsburg University 132-130, as the thrilling Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) meet came down to the final two events. The Lady Eagles took home seven first place finishes in 14 total events, including a win the in then night's opening race.
The LHU volleyball team (31-4) has extended its win-streak to 23 matches after downing West Chester 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, and 25-11) at home in the quarterfinal match of the PSAC Tournament. This win gives the Lady Eagles home-court advantage for the rest of the tournament.
Shawn Faulk passed for 251 yards and rushed for two touchdowns, but his tremendous individual effort wasn't enough, as the Lock Haven University football team (0-10) dropped its 2009 season finale 27-15 on the road at CW Post (6-5). Faulk's 251 yards through the air marked the first time a LHU quarterback passed for over a 200 yards in a single game since the 2006 season.
One glance around the hardwood court, and Jennifer Smith can see it. Entering her third season as leader of the Lock Haven University women's basketball program, the head coach can see the heart and desire of the Lady Eagles entering the 2009-2010 season.
Alanna Lewis (Trinidad and Tobago/Southeast Port-of-Spain), Amy Hordendorf (Topton, Pa./Brandywine Heights) and Suzann Hobart (Lewisberry, Pa./Red Land) of the Lock Haven University field hockey all earned 2009 All-Northeast Conference (NEC) First Team honors for their efforts in leading the Lady Eagles to another successful regular season.
