Lady Lions Shut Down LVC: Advance to ECAC Elite 8

Lady Lions Shut Down LVC: Advance to ECAC Elite 8

Reading, Pa. Penn State Harrisburg upset the top seeded Lebanon Valley thanks to two goals from Kristen Stark. Stark struck in the 7th minute giving the Lions an early advantage. The Dutchmen would press the attack, putting five shots of their fifteen shots on goal, but were unable to break through the Harrisburg defense led by goalie Kayla Arnold. In the 54th minute, Stark would receive a pass in the box from Raquel Grice and burry in the back of the net giving the Lions a 2-0 lead.

The Result:

#4 Penn State Harrisburg 2 vs #1 Lebanon Valley 0

Penn State Harrisburg Starters:

Kayla Arnold, Raquel Grice, Kristen Stark, Tabitha Fake, Eliza Grim, Rachel Asper, Erica Hile, Erin Kulp, Haley Vaverek, Madison Hemler, Leah Brown

Lebanon Valley Starters:

Emma Strickler, Meghan Ross, Caity Howett, Cheyenne Scott, Emmie Santoleri, Rileigh Jo Evitts, Emma Longenecker, Taylor Kleeschulte, Maya Cohen, Teanna Shutt, Lea Dungan

Inside the Numbers:

  • Team Records: Penn State Harrisburg (12-8) vs Lebanon Valley (9-7-3)
  • Shots: Harrisburg 4 vs LVC 15
  • Shots on Goal: Harrisburg 2 vs LVC 5
  • Corner Kicks: Harrisburg 0 vs LVC 7
  • Saves: Harrisburg 5 vs LVC

Individual Leaders:

Penn State Harrisburg:

Kristen Stark – 2 Goals

Raquel Grice – 1 Assist

What's Next:

#4 Penn State Harrisburg will advance to face host team #2 Albright College in the Elite 8 of the ECAC Tournament, on Sunday at 2pm.  The game will be available to watch from anywhere via live stream.