LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven University lacrosse team (5-9, 3-6 PSAC West) collected an important late-season Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Western Division victory this afternoon at home as the Bald Eagles rolled by Gannon University (3-11, 3-6 PSAC West), 14-7.
All five of Lock Haven's wins this season have come at home on Charlotte Smith Field as today's victory pushed LHU to 5-2 on the home turf.
Despite a long weather delay caused by lighting in the area and the official start time coming nearly a full hour later than scheduled, the Bald Eagles offense started quick, and never looked back as it was clicking on all cylinders today.
Gabby Gunnip (Jordan, N.Y./Jordan Elbridge) put Lock Haven up 1-0 just 54 seconds into the match as heavy rain fell to open the contest.
Gunnip was one of six Haven goal-scorers today. She finished with three goals.
Abby Katrinak (Strongsville, Ohio/ Strongsville) led the Bald Eagles' sensational offensive effort. She finished with four goals and two assists for the six-point outing.
Kaitlyn Collins (Ringwood, N.J./Lakeland Regional) netted a hat trick and
Emma Schiemer (Prince Frederick, Md./Huntingtown) scored twice.
Josey Shaffer (Westminster, Md./Manchester Valley) and
Mackenna Brown (Rochester, N.Y./Aquinas Institute) added goals.
Emma Williams (Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley) dished out a pair of assists.
While the offense was clicking, the Lock Haven defensive unit also stood strong and put together one of its best 60-minute efforts this season. LHU was credited with 14 caused turnovers and the Bald Eagles held a 22-16 advantage in ground balls.
Elizabeth Newman (Hummelstown, Pa./Hershey) led the defensive charge with four caused turnovers and seven ground balls.
Shannen Roy (Doylestown, Pa./Central Bucks West) was one of three Lock Haven players who finished with two caused turnovers. Roy also had a pair ground balls.
Shaffer added four important draw controls.
Haven goalkeeper
Dana Mirigliano (Springfield, Pa./Springfield) finished with nine saves, each just as important as the next as her strong play helped power the way to victory.
Lock Haven trailed 2-1 after the first quarter, but LHU surged in the second quarter and the Bald Eagles led 6-4 at halftime.
The Haven scored six third-quarter goals to pull away.
Up Next for Lock Haven:
The Bald Eagles will return to action on Wednesday, April 19 on the road at nationally-ranked Seton Hill. The PSAC West clash is set for a 4 p.m. start.
