Box Score It had been a while since the Lancaster Bible women's basketball team had defeated Eastern. Carter was in office and the brand new building on LBC's campus you ask, that would be Miller Hall. The year was 1977 and thanks in large part to Chargers' senior Lauren Heliger the losing streak is no more as LBC opened its 2012-13 campaign with a 64-56 victory in St. Davids, Pa. on Saturday afternoon.

Heliger poured in a game-high 29 points as LBC improved to 3-10 all-time against the Eagles. Brooklyn Wilson added 12 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Shanice Smith had six points and 10 boards. Freshman Aubrey Folger had eight points and 11 boards in her first game in an LBC uniform.

"We got great contributions from everyone today," Chargers' Head Coach Doug Helsel said. "It feels good to get the first win and hopefully we can build off of this victory."

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After leading by six at halftime, 31-25, the Chargers maintained a slim lead most of the second half. The Eagles (1-1) got to within one point a few times, including 50-49, but LBC continued to make clutch shot after clutch shot. Leading the way for LBC was Heliger. 

"Lauren played phenomenally," Helsel said. "She had a great game, as did much of the team. We had a great team performance today."

Eastern was led by Meghan Nowak who had 22 points and 17 rebounds.

The Chargers (1-0) do not play until Tuesday, November 27 when they open the home portion of their schedule against Rosemont at 7 p.m.