Junior midfielder Joe Leap ( Long Valley , N.J./West Morris) took to the air and headed a cross from Tom Skrivanek (St. James, N.Y./Smithtown) through the defense for the game-winning goal in sudden victory, lifting Lock Haven over Millersville University (13-6, 2-6 PSAC) in what was its season finale for both teams. Lock Haven closes the year at 9-6-2 overall and 4-4 in the PSAC.
         The Marauders twice overcame a one-goal deficit to match the Bald Eagles in each half.  Andrew Meehan (Cheltenham/Cheltenham) scored first in the 21^st minute off a pass from Adam Wolf (Telford/Souderton).  Millersville’s Jarad Overturf evened the game up at 1-1 before the close of the first half.
         Dustin Bixler (Mechanicsburg/RedLand) brought the lead back to one with a goal off a corner attempt taken by Joe Leap at 63:25 in the second half.  It was a Bald Eagle misplay that tied the game back up, giving Millersville the tying score on an own goal in the 81^st minute of regulation.
        Leap’s goal came just 54 seconds into the overtime period to grasp the victory for the Bald Eagles.
       Senior goalie Paul Maguire ( Great Falls , Va. / St. Johns ) made five saves in all 90:54 played, while Millersville’s Ryan Schlegel totaled four saves in goal.

         The Bald Eagle soccer team improves its overall record to 8-6-2 on the season with today’s 3-0 shutout against Nyack College ( 11-8-1 ), assuring the program’s fifth-straight winning season.  Junior Joe Leap ( Long Valley , N.J./West Morris) assisted on the game-winner then scored a goal of his own to lead The Haven’s winning effort.
         The Lock Haven offense dominated much of the game, out-shooting Nyack by a margin of 24-5 and owning a 13-2 advantage in corner kick chances.  
         Bald Eagle Pat Long (Lock Haven/Central Mountain) tallied the first goal of the game, heading a ball off a free kick by Leap past the Nyack keeper 16 minutes into the game.   LHU would tack on one more goal before the close of the first half, as Graham Boyle ( Paisley , Scotland / Paisley ) sent a long pass ahead to Leap, who then rocketed the ball across the front of the goal to the far corner before Nyack’s Matthew Andre could stop it.  
         The Haven went on the offensively quickly in the second half, taking 16 shots over the next 45 minutes.  Andre came up big for Nyack, stopping nine of those shots.  One did get by, however, a hard driven shot off the foot of Andre Meier ( Twistetal , Germany / Paderborn Univ. ) at the 66:20 mark.  The ball was bounced around in the 18-yard box then was cleared, but Meier took possession then sent the ball in from the edge for the 3-0 Haven lead. 
         Lock Haven’s Matt Deming ( Gibsonia , Pa. /Pine Richland ) played the first half, stopping all three Nyack shots on goal.  Paul Maguire ( Great Falls , Va. / St. Johns ) was in goal during the second half, making one save.  Nyack’s Andre posted a total of 12 stops.  

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles are on the road for their final game of the 2003 season, traveling to Millersville University this Sat., Nov. 1, for a 3 p.m. contest.

          The Bald Eagle soccer team fell to 3-4 in the PSAC with today’s 3-1 loss against California University (11-5-3 , 5-2 PSAC).  Lock Haven is now 7-6-2 overall on the season.
          Lock Haven’s Andrew Mason (Morrisville/Pennsbury) headed in a ball off a corner kick taken by Graham Boyle (Paisley, Scotland/Paisley) in the 43^rd minute to give the Bald Eagles the 1-0 halftime advantage. 
         California would control the second half, however, scoring three goals within a 15 minute span including two by Vitor Brito to take the win.  Pete Kariotis scored first 14 minutes into the second half off a cross by Brito.  Brito pocketed the game-winning score in the 61^st minute off an assist from Kariotis, then topped off the game’s scoring with a goal at 74:00 .
         Haven goalie Matt Deming (Gibsonia, Pa./Pine Richland) collected 12 saves in the effort, while California’s C.J. Cameron totaled three saves.

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles host Nyack College on Wed., Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. for their final home contest of the season.

         The Bald Eagle soccer team suffered a 3-2 loss on the road at Bloomsburg University (9-6-1, 4-2-0 PSAC) this afternoon. It is the fifth one-goal loss for Lock Haven this season, dropping them to 7-5-2 overall and even at 3-3 in the PSAC.
         Bloomsburg jumped out to a 3-0 lead, scoring one in the first half and another two just seven minutes into the second half.  The Haven got off 21 shots over the 90-minute span, but 12 saves by Huskies keeper Kyle Grim held the Bald Eagles in check until late in the second half.  David Russell (Weatherly, Pa./Weatherly) scored his 10^th goal of the season in the 68^th minute of the game, finding the back of the net after a feed from Brad Potasiewicz (Fleetwood/Mitchell College).  Three minutes later, The Haven’s Andrew Meehan (Cheltenham/Cheltenham) pocketed the unassisted tally to bring LHU within one goal, 3-2.  Despite several more attempts at the tie, LHU came up empty handed and was forced to walk away with the 3-2 loss.
         Haven goalie Matt Deming (Gibsonia, Pa./Pine Richland) had a total of six saves in goal over the game, while Bloomsburg’s Kyle Grim posted 12 saves.

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles are on the road again this weekend, traveling to California (Pa.) University for a PSAC match-up on Sat., Oct. 25, at 2 p.m.

        Billy Dovas (Hackettstown, N.J./Hackettown) scored a hat-trick to lift the Bald Eagles of Lock Haven University ( 7-4-2 , 3-2 PSAC) over Kutztown University (7-6-3, 3-3 PSAC) in a PSAC contest this afternoon.

        Lock Haven out shot the Golden Bears 17 to 12, but Kutztown had the advantage with six corners to LHU’s three.  Freshman David Russell (Weatherly, Pa./Weatherly) opened up the scoring with a header off a long assist from Michael Skeggs (Blacktown, Australia/Evans).  Billy Dovas found the back of the net for the first in the opening stanza, then added two more to the board in the second half, one off a pass from Ian Grasso (Allentown, Pa./Parkland).  Closing the scoring for the Haven was Graham Boyle (Paisley,Scotland/Paisley) in the final 2 minutes of the game.  Scoring for the Golden Bears were Jack Pocorobba and John Lapore (2).

        In goal for the Haven was Matt Deming (Gibsonia,Pa./Pine Richland) who tallied fours saves and allowed three goals.  KU’s Jason Sherman gathered four saves and five goals against in the effort.

 Up Next:  The Bald Eagles will travel to Bloomsburg University on Wed., Oct. 22, for a 3 p.m. start.

        The Bald Eagles let in a goal with 1:30 remaining, surrendering a 2-1 final to the visitors from Gannon University ( 10-5-0 ) this afternoon on McCollum Field.  The outcome of today’s non-conference game drops Lock Haven to 6-4-2 overall.
       The Haven owned a 20-11 advantage in shots, including a 10-4 second-half ratio, and an 8-1 lead in corner kick opportunities but was unable to find the back of the net on any occasion. Lock Haven received a break early in the game from a skirmish in front of the net, as a shot by Bill Dovas (Hackettstown, N.J./Hackettstown) banged off the cross bar. The rebound was redirected by Ian Grasso (Allentown/Parkland) and when Gannon defender went to stop that ball from crossing into goal he instead knocked it further back for the own goal and the 1-0 LHU lead at 9:56.  
      Gannon tied up the match in the 25th minute, Parbai Bowen crossing left to Pablo Graham who rocketed a hard shot to the lower right corner of the goal.  The Haven poured on the offensive pressure in the second half, but Gannon keeper Matt Angelo rose to the challenge and stopped all five on-target shots.  As the clock continued to wind down, Gannon was awarded a free kick along the sideline to the left corner of the 18-yard box.  Khashayar Azizollahi volleyed the ball into the box, and before LHU’s defense could reach the kick, Sam Kingston got his foot on it and sent it to the back of the net for the game-winning score at 88:30.
      Lock Haven’s Matt Deming Matt Deming ( Gibsonia , Pa. /Pine Richland ) had five saves on the game, while Gannon’s Angelo totaled eight saves and the win.

Up Next:  It’s back to PSAC play for the Bald Eagles, who will host Kutztown University on Sat., Oct. 18, at 1 p.m.

           Lock Haven University was defeated 1-0 by nationally ranked #10 East Stroudsburg University in today’s action. East Stroudsburg ’s Jorge Chapoy scored the only goal 24:22 into the first half off a cross by Wesley Gayle. The momentum of the game changed sides numerous times with ESU barely out shooting the Haven, 9-8.  
        Lock Haven was led by senior Bill Dovas (Hackettstown, N.J./Hackettstown) who had three shots, while freshman Patrick Long (Lock Haven, Pa./Central Mountain) put up two shots of his own. Fellow freshman Matt Deming ( Gibsonia , Pa. /Pine Richland ) recorded four saves at goal.

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles remain at home, next hosting Gannon University on Wed., Oct. 15, at 3 p.m.

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles will host No. 10-ranked East Stroudsburg University on Sat., Oct. 11, at 2 p.m.

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles remain at home, facing Shippensburg University on Wed., Oct. 8, at 4 p.m.

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles will next host Felician College on Thurs., Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. on McCollum Field.

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles’ next opponent at the Geneva Tournament is Taylor University ( 2-7-1 ) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 27.

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles will travel to Concordia College on Tues., Sept. 23, for a 3 p.m. contest.

         The Bald Eagles and No. 23-ranked Dowling College battled to a 1-1 overtime tie this afternoon in Oakdale , N.Y.    Lock Haven is now 2-1-2 on the season, while Dowling logs its second-straight tie and moves to 2-1-3 for the year.
         Intense action unfolded as the Haven took a one-goal lead in the first half off David Russell’s (Weatherly/Weatherly) fourth goal of the season assisted by Andre Meier (Twistetal, Germany (Paderborn University).  Dowling evened things out with a second-half score by Jose Vittorato to force the pair of overtimes. 
         Both offenses earned scoring opportunities with a combined 32 shots and 19 shots on goal, but keepers Matt Deming (Gibsonia/Pine Richland ) of Lock Haven and Dowling’s Morten Larsen denied any further goals from crossing into the back of the net.  Deming posted eight saves on the game, while Larsen totaled nine saves.        

Up Next:  The Bald Eagles are scheduled to make their home debut on Sat., Sept. 20, at 12 p.m. against Slippery Rock University.