Box Score SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.  – Kelly Hamilton (Warrington, Pa./Central Bucks South) scored eight goals, Chelsea Borrino (Webster, N.Y./Webster Thomas) handed out six assists and the No. 11 Lock Haven University lacrosse team cruised past Shippensburg University, 19-8 in the PSAC opener for both teams.

Lock Haven (4-1, 1-0 PSAC) also got a strong defensive effort on the way to the big road-win over host-Ship (2-5, 0-1 PSAC).

The Haven's defense caused nine turnovers and LHU held a slight, 17-15 advantage in ground balls. LHU goalie Chrissy Baffuto (Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Central) got a strong effort in front of her and finished with three saves.

Hamilton and Borrino where the game's biggest story as they recorded game-highs with eight goals and six assists, respectively.

Jessica Pandolf (Holbrook, N.Y./Sachem North) also had a big game on offense for Lock Haven and she finished with six goals.

Emily Cilla (Kings Park, N.Y./Kings Park) and Jenna Dingler (Washington Township, N.J./Washington Township) each netted two goals.

Rachel Ward (Fishers, Ind./Bishop Chatard) added one goal and Jill Murray (Kennett Square, Pa./Unionville) added two helpers.

Down, 1-0 early, LHU scored five straight to take the 5-1 lead.

The Haven led 9-6 at halftime and pulled away in the second.

Lock Haven returns to action Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. when they travel to Slippery Rock.

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Game Notes:
- Today marked one of several LAX-4-LIFE games for Lock Haven. LAX-4-LIFE Inc. is a national lacrosse campaign to provide and support programs geared toward adolescent and young adult suicide prevention awareness.
- Chrissy Baffuto improved to 4-1 in goal.
- Chelsea Borrino leads Lock Haven with 27 points. She has eight goals and 19 assists.
- Kelly Hamilton has a team-high 22 goals.