Elizabethtown, PA- The Chargers faced off against highly favored Elizabethtown Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Last season's match-up ended with a 50 point blow out in favor of the Blue Jays. It was uncertain, coming into Tuesday, if history would repeat itself. With a 5 point lead at the break it was clear the Chargers had come to play. Despite the early strong play, Lancaster fell 73-62.

Chargers started off well and jumped out to early lead 22-10, with 8:08 left in the first half. The key to Lancaster's success in the beginning stanza was excellent shot selection, shooting 59 percent, and a good defensive scheme holding the Blue Jays to 34 percent from the field. The Chargers were lead by junior big man Carl Edward's (Baltimore, MD) 8 points and 6 rebounds in the first half, Edwards finished with 12 and 11 his first double- double of the season. To end the half Etown went on an 11-3 run to cut the Chargers halftime lead to 5, 30-25.

The second half belonged to the Blue Jays, they opened the half with 8 unanswered points to take the lead for the first time since early in the first half. In the ensuing minutes Lancaster would fall behind by 8. Just when the Blue Jays seemed to take control the Chargers tied the game at 44 all at the 12 minute mark. That would be as close as Lancaster would come, as E-town was able to hit back to back three's to regain control.

Guards Kevin Keltner (Menomonee Falls, WI) and Billy Harrison (Douglassville, PA)  tied for the game high with 18 points. Carl Edwards (Baltimore, MD) left an impact in the paint with 12 points and 11 boards. Etown's Mike Church was a presence inside with 17 points, 11 boards, and 4 blocks.

The Chargers host Washington Bible this Friday for their home opener at 7:00 pm.