The LHU field hockey team is set for a pair of weekend contests.
 
In all, Lock Haven only has three regular season games remaining including two at home.
 
The Bald Eagles kick off the weekend on Friday, October 23 by hosting Appalachian State at 3 p.m.
 
On Sunday, October 25, LHU is at Saint Louis for an important Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) contest (2 p.m. EST).
 
Three things you need to know:
1. Senior forward Rachel Valentine continues to lead LHU offensively. Her team-high 12 goals and team-best 26 points (12G & 2A) are also tops in the A-10.  
 
2. Lock Haven and Appalachian State have only met once, with LHU winning 6-0 in 2010.
 
3. The Bald Eagles are a perfect 5-0 vs. Saint Louis which includes a 3-1 victory last year. In five games, LHU has outscored Saint Louis, 20-4.  
 
Some of the best in Division I:
Lock Haven's defense continues to shine and the Bald Eagles have recorded six shutouts this season, which ranks eighth in Division I (0.33 shutouts/game). LHU's 0.84 team goals against average is the second-best mark in DI field hockey.
 
D-FENCE:
On the season, Stephanie Whiteman has eight defensive saves with is second among all Division I players.
 
Win streaks in 2015:
Last Friday's loss to Saint Francis snapped a six-game win streak for LHU. Lock Haven opened the 2015 season on a six-game win streak before dropping its seventh game of the season to Richmond.
 
Extra time, no problem:
LHU beat Rider, 2-1 in double-OT on October 2, marking Lock Haven's third OT game this season. LHU is 2-1 on the season in OT (1-1 double-OT).
 
A look at NCAA RPI:
The NCAA released its updated RPI rankings earlier today (Tuesday, October 20) and LHU was ranked No. 24. The Bald Eagles were the second-highest Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10) team ranked after Richmond (No. 23).
 
A look at the schedule:
Of Lock Haven's three remaining games, two will be played at Charlotte Smith Field. The Bald Eagle are 8-1 at home this season. On the year, LHU is a perfect 11-0 in non-conference matches.
 
Weekly A-10 Awards:
Player of the Week – Rachel Valentine (10/12, Week 7)
Rookie of the Week – Tamia Roach (10/5, Week 6)
Rookie of the Week – Alyscia Smith (9/28, Week 5)
Rookie of the Week – Alyscia Smith (9/14, Week 3)
Player of the Week – Rachel Valentine (9/8, Week 2)
Player of the Week – Stephanie Whiteman (8/31, Week 1)
 
Atlantic 10 Conference standings (as of 10/20/15):


70 years of excellence:
The sport of field hockey was established at LHU in 1945, making 2015 the 70^th season of LHU history. Lock Haven has enjoyed a rich history, which includes seven total National Championships. In 70 years, LHU claimed 25 different conference championships (PSAC & NEC, both regular season & tournament). The Bald Eagles have crowned nearly 90 All-American players and over 150 All-Conference players, among various other prestigious honors.
 
Up next:
Following Sunday's game at Saint Louis, LHU will have just one regular season contest remaining. LHU closes out the regular season at home on Sunday, November 1 at 12 p.m. in a conference game that will most likely hold monumental playoff implications.
 
You can track all the action this weekend and all season long -- LIVE at www.GoLHU.com –Visit the Field Hockey Schedule page for links for LIVE stats, audio, video and more.
 
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