WEST CHESTER, Pa. – The No. 22 Lock Haven University lacrosse team (13-6) fell to No. 6 West Chester (18-0), 16-6, today in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) semifinals. The Bald Eagles were making their 14
th appearance in the PSAC semifinals.
West Chester entered today's game undefeated and ranked sixth nationally. The Golden Rams were also ranked No. 1 in the latest NCAA Division II Atlantic Region rankings and were the PSAC's top-seed.
Midway through the first half, West Chester led 5-3, but the Golden Rams went on a three-goal run and led 8-4 at halftime.
Alex O'Herrick (Barto, Pa./Boyertown) scored three goals and
Hayley Kilian (Ridley Park, Pa./Ridley) dished out two assists on the day.
Braxtin Reddinger (Hanover, Pa./New Oxford) had an all-around solid outing and finished with four ground balls, three draw controls and two caused turnovers.
Haven goalkeeper
Lauren Girardi (Watertown, N.Y./Watertown) made six saves in 45-plus minutes of action.
UP NEXT - - NCAA SELECTION SHOW:
Lock Haven – ranked No. 5 in the latest NCAA DII Atlantic Region rankings – will await Sunday's (May 6) NCAA Division II Selection Show (8:30 p.m.) to see if they make the 2018 NCAA Tournament.