The Mid State Sports Network

LEWISBURG, PA – Bucknell volleyball is coming off one of its most successful home tournaments in recent years, and the Bison will try to keep that success rolling for the start of Patriot League play this weekend. Bucknell opens conference action Friday at 7 p.m. at Lafayette, a team it has beat in four of the last six meetings. Bucknell will then try to snap a three-match losing streak to Lehigh when they square off at 4 p.m. on Saturday in Bethlehem, Pa. Live stats will be available for both…

JOHNSTOWN, PA – Sixth-year Head Coach Sasha Palmer and the Pitt-Johnstown women’s basketball program have added six standout freshmen for the 2012-13 season.  This year’s recruiting class includes forwards Jasmine Harper (Cleveland Heights, OH) and Jamie Tabon (Pittsburgh, Pa.), and guards Kayla DeCriscio (Altoona, Pa.), Leah Hansen (Waterford, Pa.), Olivia Rizzo (Irwin, Pa.), and Dominique Smith (Maple Heights, OH).   “We are really excited about this class coming into Pitt-Johnstown,” Coach Palmer said.  “Our team will be young with six freshmen, but they add a lot of talent and athleticism…

LOCK HAVEN, PA  – Madison Taylor (Monaca, Pa./Center) netted a hat trick to lead the Lock Haven University women’s soccer team past visiting Clarion University, 4-1. The Lady Eagles (3-2, 1-2 PSAC) dominated Clarion (1-3-2, 1-3 PSAC) from the start and went up 1-0, in the 11th minute after Taylor scored the first of her three goals on the day. Taylor’s three goals give her 19 for her career, which ties her for eighth all-time on the Lady Eagles career goal list. Taylor scored a pair of second half goals…

CLARION – Did you ever want to own a piece of Clarion University athletic history? Well now is your chance. The Clarion University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in conjunction with the Clarion University Athletic department is holding a rummage sale Monday, Sept. 24, through Wednesday, Sept. 26, in the Tippin Gym Lobby. The sale will run Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Items for sale will include old uniforms, warm-ups, t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags and…

LOCK HAVEN, PA – The Lock Haven University football team is set to host its second annual “Community Day” when the Bald Eagles host Edinboro University on Saturday, September 22 at 3 p.m. as part of The Haven’s 2012 home-opener. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, parking and admission will be free for everyone. Along with free admittance, there will also be giveaways on game day. The 2012 Community Day sponsors are Bill Macintyre Chevrolet Buick, Nittany Travel, the LHU Bookstore, 92.1 WSQV / AM 1230 WBPZ and The…