September 17, 2002
LHU Field Hockey Moves Up to Third in National Poll

   
  (Lock Haven, Pa.) -  The Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania field hockey team (4-1) moved up one spot to earn a No. 3-ranking in the STX/NFHCA Division II National Coaches Poll as released today.
            Shippensburg University (5-0) has taken over the top spot in the coaches poll, followed by Bloomsburg University (5-0).  Lock Haven moves into the third slot while Bryant College (5-0) also moves up to take over the fourth spot.  Indiana (Pa.) University (7-2) is currently ranked fifth.  
            Lock Haven is now 4-1 after winning three straight road games.  Most recently, the Lady Eagles blanked William Smith College, 3-0, their fourth shutout victory of the season.   
            The LHU field hockey team will open its Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference schedule tomorrow, Wed., Sept. 18, against Millersville University at 3 p.m. 

2002 STX/NFHCA Division II National Coaches Poll
(records through Sept. 15)

Institution   

 Pts.

1.  Shippensburg University (5-0)   

130

2.  Bloomsburg University (5-0)   

129

3.  Lock Haven University (4-1)   

103

4.  Bryant College (5-0)   

84

5.  Indiana University of PA (7-2)   

81

6.  Saint Michael’s College (4-1)   

80

7.  East Stroudsburg University (6-1)   

69

8.  Bentley College (4-2)   

38

9.  Stonehill College (4-1)   

24

10. Assumption College (2-0)   

15

 

 

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