LHU: Men’s Soccer Bounces Back, Wins Important PSAC Match Versus Millersville

LOCK HAVEN, PA – The Lock Haven men’s soccer team (5-5-2, 3-2-2 PSAC East) hosted Millersville University (5-3-4, 2-2-3 PSAC East) in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division action as the two teams fought hard all night, but the Bald Eagles defeated the Marauders, 1-0.

Eight shots were attempted at the net in the first half, but Lock Haven was the only team to findthe back of the net.

Austin Kravetz (Altoona, Pa./Altoona) scored on a great cross from Tom Pombor (Williamsport, Pa./Williamsport) in the 34th minute to give the Bald Eagles the 1-0 lead that was taken into halftime.

The 2021 PSAC Champions returned for the last forty-five, looking to even up the scoreboard, planting nine shots and five on goal, but the Bald Eagles held strong to claim the important 1-0 PSAC East victory.

Aitor Ruiz de Eguilaz (Euskadi, Spain/Koldo Mitxelena (Robert Morris)) returned in goal and saved six shots today and completed his third shutout of the season.

Connor Burke (Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland), Duc Do (New Oxford, Pa./New Oxford), and Jamison Bohner (Selinsgrove, Pa./Selinsgrove) held down the backline for Lock Haven, helping to preserve the clean sheet.

Pombor picked up his fourth assist of the season, moving him into a tie for 6th in the PSAC in that category.

Up Next:

Lock Haven remains at Hubert Jack Stadium and hosts West Chester on Saturday, October 8. That game is set for a 1 p.m. kickoff.