LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – On Sunday, Sept. 25, Lock Haven University (8-1) squared off against Saint Frances (1-8) in what ended up being a tight defensive game.
Lock Haven defender Jazmin Palma scored the only point of the game when given a penalty stroke two minutes before the end of the first quarter. Lock Haven made 13 shot attempts throughout the game; Saint Frances only had nine. Sophomore goaltender Kelsey Felix made four saves on the day. The Bald Eagles also held the lead in penalty corners, 5-4.
The defense of both teams was a key factor in the last three quarters with both teams holding the other to a scoreless rest of the game. The aforementioned Palma, Megan Beppler, Ellie Mead, and Florance de Kroon were crucial in defending Felix in goal. This win maintains the Lady Eagle’s undefeated home record, bringing it to 7-0.
UP NEXT – LHU will be on the road for their next in-conference contest vs Davidson (3-6) on Saturday, Oct. 1. at 5 p.m. This game will no longer be broadcasted as planned due to the potential of inclement weather due to tropical storm Ian.
