Author: Sam Jordan

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Lock Haven University field hockey team scored two goals in the second half to force overtime, but the Lady Eagles fell to host Temple, 4-3 in overtime today in Atlantic 10 action. Temple (10-6, 3-0 A-10) led 3-1 at halftime, but Lock Haven (10-6, 1-2 A-10) got second half goals from Nakira Downes (Bridgetown, Barbados/The Combermere School) and Stephanie Ebersole (Elizabethtown, Pa./Lower Dauphin) to force overtime. Temple scored its third goal of the match in the 26th minute as the Owls jumped out to a commanding…

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WILKES-BARRE, PA – Meet Jason Mifsud, MAC Champion. Cementing a resume that stands as one of, if not the, best in the history of Lycoming College men’s tennis, the 5-11, 170-pound senior finished off a torrid fall by doing something no one in the history of the program ever has – win a Middle Atlantic Conference Individual Championship. The top-seed in the top flight, the Montoursville Area grad made quick work of a pair of opponents on Sunday, Oct. 14 to clinch the title at Kirby Park on an unusually…

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DUBOIS, PA – Just six points decided the winner of the Penn State DuBois Invitational as the Pennsylvania College of Technology men’s cross country team took first prize over Penn State Greater Allegheny.  The Wildcats scored 52 points to the Lions’ 58.  Seven Penn State University Athletic Conference teams were in attendance at the invitational and the win is the third this year for the Wildcats.  Sophomore Dan Starr (Stewartstown) was the top finisher for Penn College running a 30:26, good enough for third. Also for the Wildcats, sophomore Dan…

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LEWISBURG, PA – The Bucknell men’s water polo team improved to 2-1 on the weekend with a 13-8 victory over George Washington Sunday afternoon at Kinney Natatorium. The Bison outscored the Colonials 4-1 in the second quarter and put together a 6-1 run that spanned three quarters to earn their eighth win of the year. Bucknell (8-10, 2-5 CWPA Southern Division) lost to George Washington (9-11, 1-4 CWPA) by three goals in their first league matchup of the year three weeks ago, but a balanced scoring attack helped the Bison…

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CLARION, PA – Clarion qb Ben Fiscus rallied Clarion with two, fourth quarter td drives but the Golden Eagles fell short as Slippery Rock defeated Clarion 28-20 on Saturday afternoon in the third annual “Milk Jug” Game. Held at Memorial Stadium, Clarion’s record dropped to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the PSAC-West, while the Rock upped its record to 3-4 overall and 2-2 in the PSC-West. Trailing 28-6 in the fourth quarter, Clarion junior qb Ben Fiscus led the Golden Eagles on a 16 play, 83-yard drive that culminated in…

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CALIFORNIA, Pa. – The Lock Haven University football team (0-7, 0-4 PSAC West) was shutout 30-0 at No. 15 California (Pa.) University (6-1, 4-0 PSAC West) today on the road in PSAC West action. The Vulcans used a balanced offensive attack to take down Lock Haven. Backup quarterback Cody Schroeder led the way for Cal as he passed for 252 yards and three touchdowns. Cody Cook and Lamont Smith each rushed for over 100 yards and Cody Nuzzo kicked three field goals on the way to the win. Lock Haven…

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WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Pennsylvania College of Technology inducted eight former athletes, coaches and administrators into its inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame during an induction ceremony Saturday night. “It was a great night for our athletic program,” said Scott Kennell, director of athletics. “We’ve had a strong athletic tradition throughout our history as both the Williamsport Area Community College and Penn College. Tonight was the first of many nights to showcase that talent and show our appreciation for what our inductees have and will continue to do for this institution.”…

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WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Senior Tara Powell (Burgettstown) totaled 22 kills as the Pennsylvania College of Technology women’s volleyball team won both its game at the Penn State Beaver quad match.  The Wildcats swept both their games 3-0 against the host and Penn State Greater Allegheny.  Also with a strong day was sophomore Caitlyn Curley (Middletown) with 44 assists.  The wins improve Penn College to 18-5 overall and 12-0 in the Penn State University Athletic Conference. In the opening match against Greater Allegheny, the Wildcats won 25-12, 25-12, 25-14.  Powell notched…

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LEWISBURG, PA – With just one week of competition left before the Patriot League Championships, Bucknell cross country will split squads for Pre-Nationals and the Gettysburg Invitational on Saturday. The Bison’s lead runners will head south to Louisville, Ky., for Pre-Nationals where races will begin at 9:30 a.m. The remainder of Bucknell’s roster will make the short trip to Gettysburg for an 11 a.m. start. Bucknell will have some tough competition at Pre-Nationals. Eight men’s and eight women’s teams who were ranked among the top 25 in the latest U.S….

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WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Lycoming College senior Jason Mifsud (Montoursville, Pa./Montoursville Area) has earned three All-Commonwealth Conference honors during his career, helping him enter the Middle Atlantic Conference Individual Championships as one of the top players in the top flight of singles play when play starts at the tournament at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 13. Mifsud will begin the two-day tournament looking to become the first player in the last 30 years to reach 35 career singles wins, as he improved to 34-11 in his career with…

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