The Lock Haven University field hockey team is set to welcome Colgate and Siena to town this weekend.
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The Lady Eagles will celebrate National Field Hockey Day in America on Saturday, September 13 by hosting Colgate at noon. On Sunday, LHU hosts Siena.
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Game Day Central:Saturday, Sept. 13 vs. Colgate 12 p.m.
LIVE STATSSunday, Sept. 14 vs. Siena 12 p.m.
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Setting the stage:Lock Haven is riding a three-game win streak and looking to keep the good times rolling at home.
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Colgate comes into town with a 1-3 record. After opening the year with a victory over Bryant, Colgate has lost three straight (Hofstra, Cornell & Ball State).
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Siena is 0-3 with losses to Drexel, Kent State and Villanova. Siena plays Saint Francis Friday.
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Three things you need to know:1. LHU is 10-2 all-time vs. Colgate, winning 3-2 (OT) last season.
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2. Lock Haven is a perfect 7-0 all-time vs. Siena, downing the Saints 5-0 last season.
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2. Last season, Lock Haven led all NCAA Division I teams in shutouts/game with 10. The Lady Eagles already have two shutous in four games this season. Goalie
Elaina White is ranked ninth in both goals against average (0.74) and save percentage (.833).
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National Field Hockey Day:Saturday is the third annual National Field Hockey Day (#NFHDay), sponsored by USA Field Hockey.
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Taking a closer look: In honor of National Field Hockey Day, here are some quick LHU Field Hockey notes and milestones.
- The first season of field hockey at Lock Haven was 1945
- LHU is in its 69th season of the sport
- The Lady Eagles have played over 1,000 games
- LHU currently has over 750 wins
- The Haven is 755-216-44 since all-time 1945
- Lock Haven has won over 76 percent of its games
- LHU has only had three head coaches
- The Haven is home to 7 National Titles
- NCAA DII Championships (2000, 1995, 1994, 1992 & 1982)
- 1989 NCAA DIII Champions
- 1981 AIAW DII Champions
Up next:Following Sunday's game with Siena, LHU returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. when it hosts Saint Louis (A-10 opener).Â