LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – This spring marked Lock Haven University men’s volleyball’s first season back in competitive play since before the pandemic. The Bald Eagles posted a 2-6 record on the season. They are a club team that seeks to teach the sport of volleyball while providing a competitive environment for those looking to participate in collegiate athletics.
“Volleyball is a great way to engage in competitive activity on campus while also being around friends at the same time,” stated outside hitter Luke Sturgis.
The Bald Eagles traveled to Scranton for the first set of matches of the season, which took place on Feb. 4. LHU went 1-1 on the day defeating Bloomsburg University’s B-team, 25-19, 25-20 in a best of three. The Bald Eagles lost against Millersville University, 25-8, 25-13.
Lock Haven would then travel to Bucknell on Feb. 19 playing three matches vs Shippensburg’s A-team, losing 25-9, 25-10 and Shippensburg’s B-team, losing, 25-15, 25-23, 15-8. LHU once again defeated Bloomsburg’s B-team, 25-22, 25-16.
The final play date of the season took place March 5 at Bucknell University. LHU lost to Bucknell University 25-16, 25-8. LHU lost two sets to Penn State Berks 25-22. LHU faced off against Penn State Harrisburg where the Bald Eagles lost both sets again 25-14, 25-21.
Players were grateful for the opportunity to both learn and compete this spring. “Volleyball is fun and a way to relax from studying and going to class,” stated captain Benjamin Landrum.
The men’s volleyball team is coached by Lock Haven local Loni Lynn. Captains for the team are Landrum, Joel Robinson, Talon Meyers, and Tyler Reighard. The men’s team currently practices in the student recreation center, court three, on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 8:20-10 p.m. and welcomes all new or experienced players.
