LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (Aug. 25) – The Vulcans scored late in the first half on Thursday night and held a halftime lead before suffering a 3-1 season-opening loss at Lock Haven in non-conference action.

With the loss, the California (PA) women's soccer team begins the season with a 0-1 mark. Meanwhile, the Bald Eagles open the fall with a 1-0 record under interim head coach Peter Campbell, who previously served as head coach of the program for three years (1999, 2000 and 2004).

Cal took the initial advantage by scoring in the 43rd minute when senior Elisabeth Engle (Beaver, Pa./Beaver) scored off an assist from sophomore Adriana Marina (Pittsburgh, Pa./Baldwin), 1-0. The Vulcans were able to maintain the lead into the break on Thursday.

The Bald Eagles tied the game at 1-1 in the 51st minute when Josie Swartz scored on a free kick. Swartz broke the tie with her second goal of the game at the 55:31-mark with an assist from Leana Cuzzocrea. Lock Haven added an insurance goal in the 70th minute when Janessa Swartz scored off a feed from Sydney Bolles.

Sophomore goalkeeper Emma Williams (Center, Ohio/Olentangy) made her collegiate debut and notched five saves while playing all 90 minutes.

Lock Haven out-shot Cal by the 19-7 margin, including an 8-4 advantage in shots on goal. The Bald Eagles also held an 8-2 edge in corner kicks in the contest.

Cal is back in action on Wednesday, Aug. 31, as it hosts IUP in PSAC West play at 6 p.m.