LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock University football team (0-1) fell to No. 20 West Chester University (1-0) 43-0 tonight at Hubert Jack Stadium in the 2009 season-opener for both teams.

After WCU went up 2-0 on a safety with 10:28 to play in the opening quarter, Lock Haven went toe-to-toe with the Golden Rams for the remainder of the first half, but just couldn’t get the offense moving.

Lock Haven’s defense was solid throughout, particularly in the opening half tonight.

Senior linebacker Luke Ellison (Montoursville, Pa./Montoursville) was all over the field for The Haven and led the Bald Eagles in tackles with six, all solo stops.

Andre Morrison (Johnstown, Pa./Johnstown) made five stops and Dean Tortorice (Delmont, Pa./Franklin Regional) chipped in with four.

LHU was down 16-0 at halftime and West Chester tacked on 20 third-quarter points to pave the way for the win.

The Golden Rams racked up a total of 460 offensive yards.

Jarret Kratzer (Reedsville, Pa./Indian Valley) got the start at quarterback, but only completed 4-of-10 passes for 31 yards, as four different players saw time under center for the Bald Eagles.

The Bald Eagles are off next weekend and return to action on Saturday, September 12 at 1 p.m. on the road at Shippensburg.