Lancaster, PA- The Chargers got a much needed win on Saturday, beating Christendom College 51-48. The thrilling three point victory snapped a five game losing streak going back to mid-January.

In the less than exciting beginning stanza Lancaster held their opponents to 15.8% shooting from the floor, on their way to a four point lead, 19-15, at the break.

Things started to heat up in the second half with the Crusaders connecting on 50% on their shots. Abby Hill's game high 24 points helped lead Christendom to their largest lead of the game, 36-31, at the 12 minute mark. Sophomore, Vanessa Clemenson (The Dalles, OR) hit a pair of free throws to put the Chargers up for good, 38-36, with 10:45 to play. Lancaster was able to hold off the Crusaders down the stretch to come away with the win, 51-48.

Despite scoring 51 points as team the Chargers didn't have a player reach double figures. Nicole Karschner (Galeton, PA) had a team high nine points to go along with nine rebounds. Junior, Meredith Wrightson (Silver Spring, MD) chipped in with eight points and eight rebounds. Finally, Christine Maher (Westminster, MD) kept the trend going finishing with seven points and seven rebounds.

The Chargers are at home again on Monday at 6:00 PM when they host Penn State Altoona.