Lock Haven Overpowers Bloomsburg for 38–17 Victory on the Road

By: Carrie Miner Yaple | Sportzwire | October 5, 2025 | Photo courtesy Carrie Miner Yaple @v1sion_media

BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — October 4, 2025 — Lock Haven University delivered a dominant performance on Saturday afternoon, defeating Bloomsburg University 38–17 in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Eastern Division matchup at Redman Stadium. The win marks the third consecutive triumph for the Bald Eagles over their in-state rivals and their first road victory of the season.

Senior quarterback Jackson Ostrowsky led the charge with an impressive outing, throwing for 303 yards and three touchdowns while completing 21 of 28 passes with no interceptions. His return to the starting lineup injected immediate energy into the offense, which racked up 402 total yards.

Lock Haven improved to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in PSAC East play, while the Huskies dropped to 1-4 (0-2 PSAC East).

Bald Eagles Take Control Early and Never Look Back

After falling behind 3–0 early in the first quarter, Lock Haven answered with a 7-yard touchdown run by Cureem Hathcock, taking a 6–3 lead. Following a Bloomsburg score to make it 10–6, the Bald Eagles regained momentum in the second quarter.

Justin Popovich caught the first of his two touchdown receptions with 10:02 remaining in the half, and Lock Haven went up 14–10. Later, Popovich and Ostrowsky connected again on a 32-yard score, extending the lead to 21–10.

Though Bloomsburg closed the gap to 21–17 just before halftime, Lock Haven dominated the second half — outscoring the Huskies 17–0 — and shutting them out completely over the final two quarters.

Second-Half Surge Seals the Win

In the third quarter, Tucker Teats added to the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run, pushing the lead to 28–17. Kicker Caden Bauer then nailed a 29-yard field goal early in the fourth to stretch the margin to 31–17.

Jaiden Huntington capped off the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown reception midway through the fourth, finishing the game with six catches for 106 yards and a score.

Defense Steps Up with Key Takeaways

Lock Haven’s defense played a pivotal role in the win, forcing three turnovers and holding Bloomsburg scoreless in the second half. Defensive backs Tyler Merwarth and Quiyon McMillan each snagged interceptions, helping stifle the Huskies’ passing game.

LucRichard Rameau led the defense with nine tackles, while Davien Vernon added seven stops and Merwarth contributed six of his own.

Historic Rivalry Nears Deadlock

Saturday's win brings the all-time series between the two programs even closer, with Bloomsburg now leading just 42-41-3 in a rivalry dating back to 1908.

Game Summary

Final Score: Lock Haven 38, Bloomsburg 17
Quarter Scores:

• 1Q: Bloomsburg 10, Lock Haven 6

• 2Q: Lock Haven 15, Bloomsburg 7

• 3Q: Lock Haven 7, Bloomsburg 0

• 4Q: Lock Haven 10, Bloomsburg 0

Scoring Plays

1st Quarter

• B – Aaron Johnson 31-yard FG (8:25)

• LHU – Cureem Hathcock 7-yard run (kick failed) (6:09)

• B – Gabe Brower 16-yard TD reception from KJ Riley (Johnson kick) (2:06)

2nd Quarter

• LHU – Justin Popovich 4-yard TD catch from Ostrowsky (Shurina run for 2) (10:02)

• LHU – Popovich 32-yard TD catch from Ostrowsky (Bauer kick) (5:25)

• B – Justin Wolfe 3-yard TD catch from Riley (Johnson kick) (0:23)

3rd Quarter

• LHU – Tucker Teats 2-yard TD run (Bauer kick) (5:16)

4th Quarter

• LHU – Bauer 29-yard FG (14:51)

• LHU – Jaiden Huntington 5-yard TD catch from Ostrowsky (Bauer kick) (6:07)

Team Statistics

Individual Leaders

Lock Haven Offense:

• Passing: Jackson Ostrowsky – 21/28, 303 yds, 3 TD

• Rushing: Cureem Hathcock – 8 carries, 32 yds, 1 TD; Tucker Teats – 8 carries, 26 yds, 1 TD

• Receiving: Jaiden Huntington – 6 rec, 106 yds, 1 TD; Justin Popovich – 4 rec, 51 yds, 2 TDs; Jake Roberts – 4 rec, 70 yds

Lock Haven Defense:

• Tackles: LucRichard Rameau – 9; Davien Vernon – 7; Tyler Merwarth – 6

• Interceptions: Merwarth, McMillan

Lock Haven will look to build on this momentum as they continue PSAC East play next week, while Bloomsburg searches for answers in what has been a challenging season so far.

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