HOUSTON — Lock Haven wanted revenge on Humboldt State for its 10-inning loss to the Lumberjacks in Wednesday’s opening game of the 2008 NCAA Division II softball tournament.

Humboldt State, ranked No. 8, wanted to prove its victory over the nation’s No. 1-ranked Lady Eagles was no fluke and sent out pitcher Lizzy Prescott to meet fellow All-American Kristin Erb.

Consider that case proven. Humboldt State scored in the top of the 17th inning and LHU didn’t respond in the bottom half, ending the Lady Eagles’ hopes for a second national title with a 1-0 victory.

Lock Haven finished its season 49-8 after advancing to Friday night’s game with a 3-0 win over Ferris State earlier in the day.

The second game belonged to the pitchers from the start. Erb allowed just two baserunners, despite striking out only four through the first eight innings.