LHU participates in NCAA Division II as a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) for most sports.

[3] On Saturday, September 29, 2012, Lock Haven lost to the Shippensburg Raiders by a score of 49-6.

With the loss Lock Haven took sole possession of the all-time NCAA Division II Football consecutive losing streak record at 47 games,[4] with their last win occurring on November 3, 2007.

The previous record of 46 was held by the Minnesota-Morris Cougars (who have since reclassified to Division III); that streak ran from November 14, 1998 - September 20, 2003.

On November 10, 2012, the Lock Haven Bald Eagles defeated the Cheyney Wolves by a score of 15–7, ending their record losing streak at 52 games.