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Bald Eagles set to host PSAC Semifinal; Haven makes first trip to playoffs since 2007

LHU looking for first PSAC title since 2004, 21st overall

10/31/2011 3:04:00 PM

LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University men's soccer team is set to host a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) semifinal match on Wednesday (November 2) night at 7 p.m.

Lock Haven, the tournament's top-seed will host fourth-seeded Bloomsburg in the first-ever playoff soccer game at Hubert Jack Stadium.

In other PSAC semifinal action, No. 16 California (Pa.) will travel to No. 13 Millersville for a 6 p.m. match on Wednesday.

The Bald Eagles, who are tied with East Stroudsburg with a conference-best 20 PSAC titles are looking for their first title since 2004 when LHU defeated West Chester at home.

This is The Haven's first playoff appearance since 2007.  LHU fell to ESU 1-0 in the 2007 title match.

LHU went 11-7 overall during the regular season. The Haven was 7-2 in PSAC play and sits atop the final regular season standings with 21 points.

Millersville (10-6-1, 7-2 PSAC) also had 21 points and shares the PSAC regular season title with LHU, but Lock Haven took the top-seed thanks to a better goal differential during conference play.

Millersville will host California (10-6-1, 6-2-1 PSAC) as the Vulcans are the tournament's No. 3 seed.

Lock Haven hosts Bloomsburg, who grabbed the final spot in the playoffs yesterday with a thrilling 2-1 win over ESU. Bloomsburg (7-8-1, 4-4-1 PSAC) is the only team in the PSAC Tournament field to beat LHU during the regular season.

Lock Haven PSAC Playoff Game Notes:

LHU Combined Stats (PDF)


Watch the game live:
Fans can view a live/free video webcast (with audio) at www.GoLHUcom.

How they got here:
Lock Haven went 11-7 during the regular season and 7-2 in conference action. The Bald Eagles are 5-4 at home. Bloomsburg went 4-4-1 in PSAC play and is the only team with a below .500 record overall (7-8-1) to reach the playoffs.

Senior trio carrying the scoring load:
The Bald Eagles will be led by the scoring-senior trio of Greg Shertzer (Lebanon, Pa./Cedar Crest), Martin Pletz (Pittsburgh/Carlynton) and Billy Pasukinis (Benton, Pa./Benton). The trio has scored 24 of Lock Haven's 39 goals this year. Shertzer has a team-high 10 goals on the year and five assist (25 points, team-best). Pletz and Pasukinis have eight and six goals, respectively and both have three game-winning goals a piece on the year.

Taking on top ranked opponents:
Lock Haven is 3-1 vs. Top-25 teams this year

Last time vs. Bloomsburg (10/1/11):
Lock Haven lost 3-1 to Bloomsburg earlier this year. Lock Haven went up 1-0 in the 29th minute on a Billy Pasukinis goal, but the Huskies went on to score three unanswered goals to take the 3-1 win.

Last time in PSAC Tournament:
The Bald Eagles lost 1-0 to East Stroudsburg in the 2007 championship match. Lock Haven earned a spot in the title-game after a 3-0 win over Millersville in the semifinal.

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