Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference - Lock Haven Wins Region, To Play for National Championship Sunday on National TV

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Lock Haven Wins Region, To Play for National Championship Sunday on National TV
Game to be televised live on CBS-College Sports at noon
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Salem, Va. - PSAC West Player of the Year Leigh Titus scored the game-winning goal with under a minute to play in the second half to break a 12-12 tie as Lock Haven avenged an early-season loss to Limestone and defeated the Lady Saints 13-12 in the NCAA national semifinal/south regional championship game on Saturday afternoon to advance to the national championship game on Sunday afternoon.

Sunday's national title game, in which the Lady Eagles will face undefeated north region champion Adelphi, will be televised live by the CBS College Sports Network at noon. CBS-CS is available on DirecTV channel 613 as well as on Dish Network and several cable system. Check local listing for availability and location.

Amber Hoch led the way for Lock Haven with five goals and six points while PSAC West Freshman of the Year Kayleigh Johnson had three goals and four points.

Lock Haven dominated the first half, taking an 8-4 lead at the break, but Limestone battled back and scored the first give goals of the second half to take a 9-8 lead. From that point, neither team was able to build a lead of more than one goal for the rest of the game. The teams were tied at 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 before Titus' goal at the 29:05 mark of the second half won it for the Lady Eagles.