LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – Junior Arielle Gordon (Ephrata, Pa./Ephrata) netted a hat trick to help lead the Lock Haven University women’s soccer team (4-12-1, 3-9-1 PSAC West) past visiting Clarion University (4-13-2, 0-12-1 PSAC West) 4-1.

Sophomore Amy Wittman (Delmont, Pa./Franklin Regional) put LHU up 1-0 in the 22nd minute after she knocked home a loose ball from right in front of the Clarion net.

Wittman’s tally gave the Lady Eagles a 1-0 lead at halftime.

Gordon scored all three of her goals in the second half, including the eventual game-winner in the 59th minute.

Kim Bentley (Springdale, Pa./Springdale) got the start in net and played 73 plus minutes. She made two stops.

Lock Haven outshot Clarion 13-8, as the Lady Eagles dominated majority of the match.

Alissa Gamelier (Cranberry Township, Pa./Seneca Valley) helped lead LHU to the big home-win with a tremendous effort in midfield. Gamelier also set up Gordon’s goal in the 85th minute after a perfect long pass that split the Golden Eagle defense.

Wittman finished with a two-point outing, as she was credited with the assist on Gordon’s game-winner.

The Lady Eagles are back in action on Saturday, October 31 at 5:30 p.m. when they travel to Edinboro to close out the 2009 season.