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Posted: 06/19/2013
Fourteen from women’s lacrosse named to Academic Honor Roll
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse program landed 14 players on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, as announced by the league on Wednesday. Leading the way was senior Anna Patterson, who posted a perfect 4.0 grade point average majoring in Sociology/Social Psychology. She heads eight Mountain Hawks with semester GPAs of 3.8 or higher. Not far behind was sophomore Emily Solenberger with a 3.98 in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Posted: 06/18/2013
Two Mountain Hawks named to CFPA watch lists
Two Lehigh football players were recently named to the offensive and defensive positional watch lists by College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) heading into the 2013 season. Junior tight end Tyler Coyle was selected on the offensive side of the ball, while senior linebacker Nigel Muhammad represents the defense.
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Posted: 06/18/2013
Mountain Hawks place six on Academic Honor Roll
Coming off its first Patriot League title in school history, the Lehigh men’s tennis team placed six student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Tuesday. Senior captain Andrew Krentz was named the Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year for men’s tennis for the second straight year last month.
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Posted: 06/18/2013
Snyder and Noone picked up by Major League Lacrosse teams
Former Lehigh standouts Ryan Snyder and Mike Noone were recently picked up by Major League Lacrosse teams, Snyder joining the first-place Denver Outlaws and Noone heading to the Ohio Machine. Snyder has been added to the active roster and will back up Anthony Kelly at the faceoff X while Noone is on Ohio’s practice squad, but could join the active roster at a moment’s notice.
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Posted: 06/18/2013
Lehigh lands five on women's tennis Academic Honor Roll
The Lehigh women’s tennis team was well represented, with five of the eight players on the Mountain Hawks’ roster earning a spot on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Tuesday. Sophomore Jill Sloand was one of four Patriot League women’s tennis student-athletes to achieve a perfect 4.0 grade point average in the spring semester.
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Posted: 06/17/2013
Eight incomers set to join Lehigh field hockey program
Lehigh head coach Stacey Blue announced on Monday the eight incoming freshmen to the field hockey program. Many of the talented newcomers are in-state products. Six of the eight are from the state of Pennsylvania, including two from nearby powerhouse Emmaus in the Lehigh Valley. The eight freshmen will look to help build the program this coming fall.
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Posted: 06/14/2013
McBride named PCL Player of the Month for May
Former Lehigh baseball standout Matt McBride was named Pacific Coast League Player of the Month earlier this week after leading all of Minor League Baseball with 31 RBI in May. The Bethlehem native also led the PCL in slugging percentage (.811) and OPS (1.195) last month. McBride is enjoying a tremendous season for AAA Colorado Springs, hitting .323 with 13 home runs and 38 RBI.
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Posted: 06/13/2013
Steelhawks finish regular season on the road
The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (6-5) will be making their second trip to Georgia this month when they travel to Albany to take on the defending PIFL champion Panthers (6-4) for the second time this season. The last time the two teams met the Steelhawks were the victors in a close game that ended with a score of 49-47. The Steelhawks and Panthers will play this Saturday night with a 7:30 pm EST kickoff.
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Posted: 06/13/2013
McCollum continues preparations for NBA Draft
Former Lehigh standout C.J. McCollum continues hard at work in preparation for the 2013 NBA Draft set for Thursday, June 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. McCollum has worked out in Phoenix, Sacramento and Utah over the past week as he continues to showcase his talents to NBA executives. He was also featured on NBA.com in a three-minute video piece as NBA TV tagged along for his graduation last month.
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Posted: 06/12/2013
After banner season, Mountain Hawks announce team awards
The Lehigh men’s golf team is coming off a historic 2012-13 season where the Mountain Hawks qualified for their first NCAA Regional after winning their first Patriot League Championship since 1997. The Mountain Hawks also won three tournaments in the 2012-13 school year, after previously not winning a tournament since 2009.
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Posted: 06/12/2013
Lehigh women's golf hands out postseason team awards
After winning the inaugural Patriot League women’s golf championship in April, the Lehigh women’s golf team honored its two senior captains with team awards following the conclusion of the 2013 spring season. Senior Chelsea Michalek was named Outstanding Athlete and Scholar-Athlete while classmate Ginette Schapira took home the Coaches Award.
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Posted: 06/11/2013
Patriot League champs hand out postseason team awards
Prior to making its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance, the Lehigh men’s tennis team handed out its program awards last month at its year-end banquet. The Mountain Hawks won their first ever Patriot League championship, and played in the NCAA tournament in Oxford, Miss. Lehigh’s 18-6 mark also set a school record for wins in a season.
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Posted: 06/11/2013
Bilimoria, Farrell, Hampshire garner women's tennis team awards
The Lehigh women’s tennis team had three different student-athletes receive end-of-season team awards. The Mountain Hawks improved their level of play in 2013 with head coach Dave Shook dedicating his focus to the women on a full-time basis after previously coaching Lehigh’s men’s and women’s teams.
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Posted: 06/10/2013
Blue announces additions to field hockey coaching staff
Lehigh head coach Stacey Blue announced on Monday the additions of Jessica Zosky and Serge Pires da Motta Veiga to the Mountain Hawks’ coaching staff. Zosky was named the assistant coach while Pires da Motta Veiga joins the staff as a volunteer assistant.
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Posted: 06/06/2013
Walsh featured for work with Bike to the Beach charity
Lehigh men’s lacrosse alum Robby Walsh was featured on the ESPN show 30 for 30 on Apr. 23 for his tremendous work with the Bike to the Beach charity. The piece was done in partnership with the NCAA and Buick. Fans can view the entire three-minute segment on NCAA.com.
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Posted: 06/05/2013
C.J. McCollum Draft Diaries: June 5
Recent Lehigh graduate C.J. McCollum is blogging for NBA.com leading up to the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 27. Here’s his latest entry.
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Posted: 06/05/2013
Nine Lehigh teams garner APR Public Recognition Awards
Nine Lehigh athletic teams were honored with Academic Progress Rate Public Recognition Awards, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday. Awards are given each year to teams scoring in the top 10 percent in their respective sport with their Academic Progress Rate (APR). The teams that were recognized include: men’s basketball, softball, women’s cross country, women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, women’s rowing, women’s swimming and diving, women’s tennis and volleyball.
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Posted: 06/04/2013
Stabler to host 13 High School Graduations
In June, Lehigh University will once again be hosting 13 high school graduations for the class of 2013. All commencement ceremonies will take place at Lehigh University's Stabler Arena on the Goodman Campus (124 Goodman Drive). Friends and family members alike will be able to enjoy Lehigh’s indoor venue that will provide the perfect atmosphere for these ceremonies. Please check the schedule below for each respective high school’s date of graduation.
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Posted: 06/04/2013
Mountain Hawks unveil 2013 schedule
Lehigh head women’s soccer coach Eric Lambinus announced the team’s 2013 schedule on Tuesday, which includes a 17-game schedule including a nonleague trip to California and Patriot League showdowns against new members Boston University and Loyola. The Mountain Hawks are eying their third Patriot League Tournament in the last four years.
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Posted: 05/31/2013
Lehigh softball hands out end-of-season awards
The Lehigh softball team finished another successful season in 2013. The Mountain Hawks came up one win short of their third consecutive Patriot League Championship and finished the season with at least 30 wins for the 13th straight year. After another milestone year, head coach Fran Troyan announced the team award winners for the 2013 season.
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Posted: 05/31/2013
Volleyball concludes its cultural and educational experience in China
After spending time in three cities in as many weeks and taking two flights halfway across the globe, the Lehigh volleyball team completed its cultural and educational experience in China. The Mountain Hawks went up against some of the toughest competition in the nation and toured historical sites in Beijing, Nanjing and Shanghai from May 9-30.
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Posted: 05/30/2013
WWE Live at Stabler!
WWE comes to Bethlehem for the only time this year with WWE Live at Stabler Arena on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 7:30. See your favorite WWE superstars including Randy Orton & Team Hell No vs. The Shield in a Six Man Tag Team Match, plus Dolph Ziggler, Alberto Del Rio, Big E Langston, AJ Lee, The Great Khali, and more!* Follow the conversation at #WWEBethlehem
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Posted: 05/30/2013
Beauchamp selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
Lehigh junior thrower Benjamin Beauchamp was named to the 2012-13 CoSIDA Academic All-District II Team for his outstanding athletic and academic achievements, it was announced Thursday. Beauchamp competed in four different events at the Patriot League Championships over the course of the indoor and outdoor seasons before ending the spring with a 47.78-meter throw in the discus at the IC4A Championships.
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Posted: 05/30/2013
Two Lehigh rowers earn Patriot League postseason honors
Lehigh sophomore Corey Johnson has been named a First Team All-Patriot League honoree while both Johnson and junior Leah Paulson earned a spot on the Academic All-Patriot League Team, as recently announced. Johnson rowed in the seven seat for the Varsity Eight this spring, helping lead the boat to success in only her second collegiate season.
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Posted: 05/30/2013
October 5 Lehigh-Fordham game tabbed for CBS Sports Network
The Patriot League announced Thursday that the matchup between Lehigh and Fordham at Jack Coffey Field on Saturday, October 5 will be one of two league football games televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. The game will kick off at noon.
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Posted: 05/29/2013
Mountain Hawks lead South to 16-10 win in North-South Game
Lehigh men's lacrosse graduating seniors David DiMaria, Dante Fantoni, Ryan Snyder and Mike Noone all played key roles in leading the South to a 16-10 win in last Friday's 72nd annual USILA/LaxWorld Division I-II Senior North-South Game. The four representatives marked the most from any school in the nation. DiMaria posted a game-high four points, Fantoni scored a goal, Snyder won 14 faceoffs and Noone had at least one groundball and caused turnover to lead the defense.
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Posted: 05/29/2013
Six Patriot League Tournaments to expand in 2013-14
The Patriot League announced on Wednesday that the postseason basketball, soccer and lacrosse tournaments will expand beginning in 2013-14 with the addition of Boston University and Loyola University Maryland.
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Posted: 05/29/2013
Reed announces addition of three student-athletes
Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced the addition of three student-athletes on Wednesday, who will all enter the program in the fall. Miles Simelton and Cole Renninger enter following stellar high school careers while John Ross Glover transfers to the Brown and White after his freshman campaign at Division I Lipscomb University.
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Posted: 05/28/2013
Lehigh’s young players improve during spring season
The Lehigh men’s soccer team completed its spring season with a 1-1-3 overall record after playing in four matches and participating in the annual alumni game.
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Posted: 05/25/2013
Mountain Hawks end season setting school record at NCAA regional
The Lehigh men’s track and field team’s season concluded Saturday at North Carolina A&T’s Irwin Belk Track after sophomore Adeolu Adesida broke the school record in the high jump. His 2.14-meter leap tied for 11th place, but earlier misses put him at no. 22 in the field of 48 competitors. Junior Pat Ciez finished tied for 22nd place with a mark of 2.00 meters and put him at no. 46 in the event.
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Posted: 05/24/2013
Lemon finishes 17th, Ataman ends in 30th at NCAA East Regional
Two athletes from the Lehigh women’s track and field team ended their outdoor seasons with successful performances at the NCAA East Regional on Friday. Competing in the second flight in the preliminaries of the hammer throw, senior E’lana Lemon finished 17th and junior Jimil Ataman placed 30th out of the 48 athletes in the event.
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Posted: 05/24/2013
2013 Lehigh Football season tickets now on sale
Lehigh football season tickets are now on sale for the general public as of Friday, May 24. Earlier this month, season ticket renewal forms were sent out to those who previously held tickets, and now all Lehigh football fans have the opportunity to purchase a package that includes tickets to all five regular season home games including the 149th meeting between Lehigh and archrival Lafayette.
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Posted: 05/23/2013
Four from Lehigh men’s lacrosse named All-Americans
Seniors David DiMaria and Mike Noone, junior Ty Souders and sophomore Matt Poillon were all named USILA honorable mention All-Americans on Thursday as the postseason recognition for the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team continues. The four All-America honorees breaks the previous school record of three from last season. Souders and Poillon earn All-America recognition for a second straight season.
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Posted: 05/23/2013
Four Mountain Hawks to play in North-South Game Friday
Lehigh seniors David DiMaria, Dante Fantoni, Mike Noone and Ryan Snyder will suit up for the South on Friday for the 72nd annual USILA/LaxWorld Division I-II Senior North-South Game. Opening faceoff is set for 5:30 p.m. at Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa. Lehigh’s four representatives mark the most from any school nationally and break last year’s school record of three Mountain Hawks to play in the game.
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Posted: 05/23/2013
Troyan announces women’s basketball 2017 recruiting class
Lehigh women’s basketball coach Sue Troyan announced the addition of four athletes that will comprise the team’s Class of 2017. Forwards Lexi Martins and Kiernan McCloskey and guards Kayla Burton and Kari Moffat will join the Mountain Hawks prior to the 2013-14 season. Lehigh will be looking to capture its fourth 20-win season since 2008.
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Posted: 05/22/2013
McBrien to play in IWLCA North-South Game Sunday
Recently graduated Lehigh women’s lacrosse standout Julie McBrien will play in the 2013 Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association/Under Armour North-South All-Star Game this Sunday, May 26. The game will start at 11:30 a.m. on the campus of Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa. McBrien becomes the third Mountain Haw in as many years selected for the prestigious event.
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Posted: 05/22/2013
Two throwers to represent Lehigh at NCAA East Regional
Junior Jimil Ataman and senior E’lana Lemon will be representing Lehigh's women's track and field team at the NCAA East Regional by competing in the hammer throw. The meet begins Thursday in Greensboro, N.C. with the event scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday. Selections and rankings for the east and west regionals were announced May 16.
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Posted: 05/22/2013
Three Mountain Hawks to begin run at national titles
Lehigh’s men’s track and field team will have three athletes battling for All-American status at the NCAA East Regional, which begins Thursday in Greensboro, N.C. Senior Devin Monroe will sprint in the 400 meter dash while sophomore Adeolu Adesida and junior captain Pat Ciez will compete in the high jump it was announced May 16.
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Posted: 05/22/2013
Lehigh sending five athletes to first round of NCAA Championships
Five athletes from Lehigh’s men’s and women’s track and field teams will be competing at the NCAA East Regional, which begins Thursday in Greensboro, N.C. Senior Devin Monroe will sprint in the 400 meter dash to represent the men’s team along with high jump competitors sophomore Adeolu Adesida and junior captain Pat Ciez. Junior Jimil Ataman and senior E’lana Lemon will compete in the hammer throw for the women.
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Posted: 05/21/2013
Lehigh to host Women's National Tournament this weekend
The U.S. Lacrosse National Tournament heads to Bethlehem this weekend, which includes a showdown between Team USA and Team Canada on Saturday. The tournament began in 1933 to showcase the best post-collegiate and club women’s lacrosse players and has grown into one of the largest women’s lacrosse events in the nation.
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Posted: 05/21/2013
Hess and Snyder named USILA Scholar All-Americans
Lehigh seniors Brian Hess and Ryan Snyder have been named USILA Scholar All-Americans, as announced on Tuesday. The two honorees were the most in the Patriot League, joining Army’s Brendan Buckley, Bucknell’s Mike Huffner and Colgate’s Peter Baum as five of the more than 90 individuals across Division I, II and III recognized.
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Posted: 05/21/2013
Mountain Hawks once again garner NWCA academic honors
In addition to another successful season on the mats, the Lehigh wrestling program was recognized for its work in the classroom as the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced its All-Academic Individuals and top 30 teams late Monday. The Mountain Hawks tied for sixth in the country with a 3.23 team GPA, while seniors Robert Hamlin and Shane Welsh and junior Joey Napoli were named to the individual All-Academic Team.
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Posted: 05/21/2013
McCollum enjoys busy stretch with combine, graduation and draft lottery
Former Lehigh standout C.J. McCollum is in the midst of a busy stretch with the NBA Combine last weekend followed by graduation on Monday and the NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday. McCollum’s stock has continued to rise and is predicted by many as a top-10 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. He walked at graduation Monday and was one of nearly Lehigh 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students to receive their diplomas.
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Posted: 05/20/2013
Lehigh retains men's Presidents' Cup; finishes third overall
Lehigh finished third in the final Patriot League Presidents’ Cup standings announced Monday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks won a school-record five Patriot League titles in the 2012-13 academic year, en route to their fourth straight top three Presidents’ Cup finish. Lehigh won the men’s trophy for the second straight year, while the Mountain Hawk women finished third.
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Posted: 05/20/2013
Volleyball defeats three teams in China halfway through trip
Just one day after final exams concluded, the Lehigh volleyball team departed for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to tour historic sites and play tough opponents in China. The Mountain Hawks are 3-3 in match play halfway through their trip abroad.
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Posted: 05/18/2013
Mountain Hawks conclude season at NCAA Tempe Regional
The Lehigh men’s golf team completed its spring season Saturday at the NCAA Tempe Regional on the ASU Karsten Golf Course. Junior Alex DiClemente led the Mountain Hawks on Saturday shooting even par 70, the lowest round of the tournament for Lehigh. The Mountain Hawks finished in 14th place in their first NCAA Regional appearance with a final score of 892 (301-295-296).
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Posted: 05/17/2013
Lehigh makes six stroke improvement Friday at NCAA Tempe Regional
The Lehigh men’s golf team showed improvement on day two of the NCAA Tempe Regional. Four of the five Mountain Hawks bettered their first round scores as Lehigh shot 295 Friday at the ASU Karsten Golf Course. The Mountain Hawks were 15 over par on Friday and remain in 14th place at 36 over par 596 (301-295).
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Posted: 05/17/2013
Mountain Hawks wrap up season at Patriot League Championships
The Lehigh women’s rowing team wrapped up its season at the Patriot League Championships Friday morning, finishing in sixth place with eight points on the day. The Mountain Hawks came in fifth in the Second Varsity Eight and placed sixth in the Varsity Four and Varsity Eight.
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Posted: 05/17/2013
Santoro welcomes six newcomers to Lehigh wrestling program
Lehigh head coach Pat Santoro has announced the addition of six student-athletes, who will join the Mountain Hawks’ wrestling program in the fall. Six states are represented among the incoming class, which features three grapplers who project at 125 pounds. In addition, two of the six incoming wrestlers are siblings of current Mountain Hawks.
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Posted: 05/17/2013
Cassese set for role as ESPN guest analyst this weekend
Lehigh head men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese will join Anish Shroff and analyst Mark Dixon in studio this weekend for the NCAA Quarterfinal games on Saturday and Sunday. It marks the second straight season that Cassese will serve as a guest analyst for the quarterfinals. The three will provide coverage before each game, at halftime and between contests as they break down all four games over the two days.
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Posted: 05/16/2013
Abrams, Kim pace Lehigh on day one of NCAA Tempe Regional
In its first appearance in the NCAA Regional, the Lehigh men’s golf team held things together through the front nine, but the Mountain Hawks ran into collective trouble on the back nine to shoot 301 in round one Thursday at the ASU Karsten Golf Course. Battling 100-degree heat and desert conditions, the Mountain Hawks are 14th out of 14 teams in the field after 18 holes in the Regional.
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Posted: 05/16/2013
Five Mountain Hawks heading to NCAA East Regional
Lehigh’s track and field teams will be sending five athletes to compete at the NCAA East Regional from May 23-25 in Greensboro, N.C. Senior Devin Monroe will run in the first round of the 400 meter dash, while junior Pat Ciez and sophomore Adeolu Adesida have earned spots in the high jump. On the women’s side, junior Jimil Ataman and senior E’lana Lemon will represent the Brown and White in the hammer throw at North Carolina A&T’s Irwin Belk Track.
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Posted: 05/16/2013
Trio of Mountain Hawks head to NCAA East Regional
Three athletes on the Lehigh men’s track and field team were selected to compete at the NCAA East Regional in Greensboro, N.C., it was announced Thursday.
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Posted: 05/16/2013
Ataman and Lemon to compete at NCAA East Regional
Junior Jimil Ataman and senior E’lana Lemon will represent the Lehigh women’s track and field team at the NCAA East Regional, it was announced Thursday. They will compete in the hammer throw at 10 a.m. May 24 at North Carolina A&T’s Irwin Belk Track.
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Posted: 05/16/2013
DiMaria to join Cannons; Lao-Gosneys enjoying success in MLL
Following a stellar collegiate career, Lehigh senior David DiMaria will join his Major League Lacrosse team (Boston) on Saturday and suit up for its game against the Bayhawks. Lehigh alums Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney are also enjoying early-season success for the Hamilton Nationals.
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Posted: 05/16/2013
Three from Lehigh land on NFCA All-Region teams
Three members of the Lehigh softball program were recognized Thursday as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its All-Region teams. Freshman third baseman Morgan Decker was a first team Mid-Atlantic Region selection while Lehigh’s top two pitchers, senior Becca Bliss and sophomore Emily Bausher, were named to the second team.
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Posted: 05/15/2013
Lehigh heads to Patriot League Championships on Friday
The Lehigh women’s rowing team will wrap up its season on Friday when it heads to Worcester, Mass. for the Patriot League Championships on Lake Quinsigamond. The Mountain Hawks look to carry the moment from a successful Dad Vail Regatta and continue their improvement while competing for a Patriot League Title.
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Posted: 05/14/2013
Mountain Hawks set for first NCAA Regional appearance
The Lehigh men’s golf team prepares to make its first ever NCAA appearance as the Mountain Hawks head to Tempe, Ariz. for the NCAA Tempe Regional beginning Thursday. The three-day, 54-hole event will be played on the 7,036-yard, par-70 ASU Karsten Golf Course.
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Posted: 05/14/2013
Boyko, Spadola kick off pro careers at rookie mini-camps
Former Lehigh standouts Billy Boyko and Ryan Spadola took to NFL practice fields for the first time as the undrafted free agent signees participated in Rookie Mini-Camps this past weekend. Boyko was in Alameda, Calif. With the Oakland Raiders, while Spadola worked out in Florham Park, N.J. with the New York Jets.
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Posted: 05/13/2013
Pair of Mountain Hawks selected to Academic All-Patriot League Team
Lehigh track and field junior Jimil Ataman and senior Lauren Pietrosh were named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, the league announced Monday. The two Mountain Hawks are among a group of 10 athletes that hold a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.45. A History major, Ataman has held a 3.55 cumulative GPA while Pietrosh has maintained a 3.90 cumulative GPA in marketing during her career.
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Posted: 05/13/2013
Beauchamp named to Academic All-Patriot League Team
Lehigh track and field junior Benjamin Beauchamp was selected as one of 10 members of the Academic All-Patriot League Team, the league announced Monday. The Electrical Engineering major from Spencer, N.Y., earned the distinction for the first time in his career after holding a 3.88 cumulative grade-point average.
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Posted: 05/13/2013
Team awards announced at annual team banquet
The Lehigh men’s basketball team held its annual “Zell” Awards Banquet and 2012-13 award winners were announced last month (Saturday, Apr. 14) at Lamberton Hall on campus. The dinner included a welcome from Associate Athletic Director Bill Griffin, remarks from a standout senior class, an awards ceremony, special banquet video and more.
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Posted: 05/12/2013
Astor shatters own record, sprinters perform well at outdoor regional championships
Lehigh’s women’s and men’s track and field teams followed up the Patriot League Outdoor Championships by sending 19 athletes to compete at the ECAC and IC4A Championships in Princeton, N.J. The women’s team had five competitors across three events at the regional meet, which lasted from Friday to Sunday. The men were represented by 14 athletes in 10 different events.
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Posted: 05/12/2013
Women’s Freshmen Eight takes bronze to highlight Dad Vail Regatta
The Lehigh rowing team wrapped up a highly successful Dad Vail Regatta on Saturday with two freshmen crews making the finals including a third-place, bronze medal finish by the Women’s Freshmen Eight. In total, six of the Mountain Hawks’ crews competed in the semifinals on Saturday. Lehigh was the only school to have the Women’s Freshmen Four and Freshmen Eight in the grand finals.
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Posted: 05/11/2013
Army stuns Lehigh with two shutouts to claim PL Championship
Lehigh entered Saturday needing just one win to claim its third consecutive Patriot League championship, but Army had other ideas. Army pitcher Morgan Lashley threw a pair of shutouts as the Black Knights stunned the Mountain Hawks 4-0 and 5-0 at Kaufman Field to claim their first title since 2002.
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Posted: 05/11/2013
Big second quarter leads UNC past Lehigh in NCAA Tourney
The #10 nationally-ranked Lehigh men’s lacrosse team led 2-1 after a quarter, but #1 ranked and #5 seed UNC used a 5-0 surge in the second to take a lead that it wouldn’t relinquish as the Mountain Hawks fell 16-7 on Saturday afternoon in the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore Matt Poillon was stellar between the pipes with a career-high 17 saves while senior David DiMaria ended a strong career with two goals and three assists.
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Posted: 05/10/2013
Lehigh's memorable season ends with loss to No. 6 Ole Miss at NCAAs
The Lehigh men’s tennis team saw a memorable spring season come to an end Friday as the Patriot League champions fell 4-0 to No.6 seed Mississippi in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks battled hard in their first NCAA appearance but the seventh-ranked Rebels proved too strong.
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Posted: 05/10/2013
Six crews advance to Saturday at Dad Vail Regatta
Six of the eight crews from Lehigh rowing advanced to Saturday’s Semifinals in a highly successful day one at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta Friday. The six semifinalists are more than last season as the Mountain Hawks continue to show tremendous improvement. Saturday’s Finals will be broadcast live on 6ABC in Philadelphia and online on ESPN3.com.
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Posted: 05/10/2013
Mountain Hawks down Army 8-0 to advance to 2013 PL Championship
Freshman Morgan Decker kick started the offense with a two-run home run, sophomore Emily Bausher threw a shutout in the circle and senior Liz Lucas had the game-ending RBI double as the No.1 seed Lehigh softball team defeated second seeded Army 8-0 in six innings Friday at Kaufman Field.
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Posted: 05/09/2013
Lehigh jumps out with 3-1 victory against Colgate to open PLT
The top seeded Lehigh softball team scored in each of the first two innings on its way to a 3-1 victory over fourth seeded Colgate on Thursday at Kaufman Field to open Patriot League Tournament play. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks extended their winning streak to 13 games matching the 2005 Lehigh squad and last year’s Army team for the longest winning streak in league history.
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Posted: 05/09/2013
Lehigh sending 19 athletes to compete at regional championships
Following their impressive performances at the Outdoor Patriot League Championships, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will be competing at the IC4A and ECAC Championships on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Princeton, N.J. The men’s team will have 14 representatives at the IC4A meet while the women will send five athletes to ECAC competition.
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Posted: 05/09/2013
Mountain Hawks head to UNC for NCAA First Round Saturday
The two-time defending Patriot League Champion and #10 nationally-ranked Lehigh men’s lacrosse team begins its second straight NCAA Tournament on Saturday when it heads to North Carolina to face the fifth-seeded and top-ranked Tar Heels. Opening faceoff is set for 12 p.m. on ESPN2 with Eamon McAnaney and Paul Carcaterra on the call. Lehigh returns to the site of its biggest win of 2012 when the unranked Mountain Hawks upset #4 UNC 9-8 to spark a run to their first NCAA Tourney appearance.
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Posted: 05/09/2013
Lehigh ready for NCAA showdown at No. 6 Mississippi
The Lehigh men’s tennis team will play its first ever NCAA Tournament match Friday when the Mountain Hawks meet No. 6 Mississippi at the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center in Oxford, Miss. The time of the match has been moved to 3 p.m. (CT), a change from when the pairings were announced on April 30.
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Posted: 05/08/2013
Lehigh rowing returns to action this weekend at Dad Vail Regatta
Following a week off, the Lehigh rowing team returns to action at one of the nation’s most prestigious regattas as the Mountain Hawks head to Philadelphia to compete in the Dad Vail Regatta. The two-day event runs Friday and Saturday. Lehigh is coming off an impressive showing against Lafayette to capture the River Cup once again.
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Posted: 05/08/2013
Krentz repeats as men's tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year
As he prepares to lead Lehigh into its first NCAA Tournament appearance, senior co-captain Andrew Krentz was tabbed as the Patriot League’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year for men’s tennis for the second straight year, it was announced Wednesday. Krentz was also named to the Academic All-Patriot League for the third straight year. He is joined on the Academic All-League team by sophomore Mitchell Petersen.
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Posted: 05/08/2013
Farrell, Sloand named to Academic All-Patriot League team
Two members of the Lehigh women’s tennis team were named to the Academic All-Patriot League team announced Wednesday. Junior Jill Sloand and sophomore Abby Farrell both boast cumulative grade point averages above 3.90 and both student-athletes have made regular appearances on the Dean’s List and Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
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Posted: 05/08/2013
Mountain Hawks to host Patriot League Tournament beginning Thursday
The Lehigh softball team seeks its third straight Patriot League tournament title and eighth in the last ten years as the Mountain Hawks host the 2013 Patriot League tournament at Kaufman Field beginning Thursday. The Mountain Hawks went 21-2 in April improving their overall record to 35-14-1, while Lehigh won its second straight Patriot League regular season title with a 17-3 league mark.
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Posted: 05/08/2013
Bilimoria, Farrell represent Lehigh on All-League teams
Junior Jenai Bilimoria and sophomore Abby Farrell led the Lehigh women’s tennis team on the court in 2013 and on Wednesday they were named to the All-Patriot League teams. Bilimoria earned her second career All-League honor as she appears on the first team for the first time, while Farrell was named to the second team. The All-Patriot League teams are voted on by the league’s head coaches.
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Posted: 05/08/2013
Lehigh places three on All-League teams, Hendrix named Coach of the Year
Three members of the Patriot League Champion Lehigh men’s tennis team were named to All-Patriot League teams Wednesday. Sophomore Ben Gilman was named to the first team for the second time in his career, while junior Mark Goldberg and Mitchell Petersen earned spots on the second team. First year head coach Wouter Hendrix was also named Coach of the Year.
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Posted: 05/07/2013
Compitello helps mastermind Lehigh attack
The Lehigh offense hit a lull with nonleague losses to Penn and UMass by identical 6-4 finals. Head coach Kevin Cassese decided to implement a new system, which has worked wonders; the Mountain Hawks have scored double-figure goals in six straight games and are Patriot League Champions and NCAA Tournament bound for a second straight season.
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Posted: 05/07/2013
Four Mountain Hawks garner Second-Team All-Patriot League honors
Following the 2013 season, junior Joe Ablen, sophomore John Elson, sophomore Justin Pacchioli and senior Casey Turner were selected to the All-Patriot League Second Team it was announced Tuesday. Abeln was an outfielder on last year’s second team, but the other three Lehigh players earned a spot on the prestigious squad for the first time in their careers.
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Posted: 05/07/2013
Roessel named softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Lehigh senior centerfielder Rosie Roessel has been named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year for softball, it was announced Tuesday. The award marks the fifth straight year and the ninth time overall a Lehigh softball player has won the award. Roessel was also named to the Academic All-Patriot League team for the third straight year, where she is joined by sophomore Emily Bausher.
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Posted: 05/07/2013
Lehigh sweeps major awards; seven named All-Patriot League
After capturing its second straight regular season championship and 18th overall, the Lehigh softball team finds itself well represented as the Patriot League announced its All-League teams and major award winners Tuesday. Freshman Morgan Decker was named the league’s Player and Rookie of the Year, while senior Becca Bliss was named Pitcher of the Year. Head coach Fran Troyan was named Coach of the Year for the second straight year. In all, seven Mountain Hawks were named All-Patriot League.
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Posted: 05/06/2013
Lehigh heading to Tempe, Ariz. for first NCAA Regional appearance
The Lehigh men’s golf team won its first Patriot League Championship since 1997 back on April 28. Monday night, the Mountain Hawks learned that they will head to Tempe, Arizona for their first NCAA Regional appearance as Lehigh was announced as one of 14 teams that will compete on the ASU Karsten Golf Course May 16-18.
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Posted: 05/06/2013
Three named Academic All-League; Schapira named Scholar-Athlete
Three members of the Patriot League champion Lehigh women’s golf team were honored for their academic work Monday as the league announced its academic award winners in women’s golf. Seniors Ginette Schapira and Chelsea Michalek, along with sophomore Kelly Moylan were named to the Academic All-Patriot League team, while Schapira was voted Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
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Posted: 05/05/2013
Lehigh draws North Carolina in NCAA Tournament Saturday
Following its second straight Patriot League Championship, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team learned Sunday night that it will head to #5 seed North Carolina for its NCAA First Round game Saturday. Faceoff is set for 12 p.m. on ESPN2.The Mountain Hawks will return to North Carolina where it defeated the Tar Heels last season. UNC and Lehigh enter the NCAA Tournament with the nation’s two longest active winning streaks at nine and seven games, respectively.
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Posted: 05/05/2013
Meet the Class of 2017: Katherine Jennison
Each week Lehighsports.com has featured one of six newcomers to the volleyball team for the upcoming 2013 season. We conclude with Katherine Jennison, a senior at North Hunterdon Regional High School.
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Posted: 05/04/2013
Lehigh’s women finish third, men fourth in PL Championships
The Lehigh women’s and men’s track and field teams finished in third and fourth place at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships for the third consecutive season Saturday at the Goodman Campus. The women’s squad racked up 119.25 points, while the men earned 85 points.
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Posted: 05/03/2013
Lehigh women in second, men in fourth after day one of Patriot League Championships
After day one of the Patriot League Championships and six scored events, the Lehigh women’s and men’s track and field team stand in second and fourth place with 43 and 12 points respectively. A single point separates the Lehigh women from Bucknell, while Navy leads the Bison by one point for the top spot on the men’s side.
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Posted: 05/03/2013
Taking advantage of all Lehigh has to offer
Upon listening to senior softball player Liz Lucas discuss her involvement with softball and leadership at Lehigh, the obvious question that comes to mind is how she finds time to sleep at night? On top of excelling on the softball field, Lucas has also somehow managed to pursue a wide variety of other leadership opportunities on campus in addition to impressing in the classroom.
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Posted: 05/03/2013
Barket and Spadola named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Lehigh seniors Zach Barket and Ryan Spadola have been named to the 2013 National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society, it was announced on Thursday. Both Mountain Hawks are two-time Capital One Academic All-District selections and key contributors to Lehigh’s back-to-back Patriot League championship teams in 2010 and 2011.
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Posted: 05/03/2013
Mountain Hawks utilizing off week as Selection Show nears
Despite two weeks between the Patriot League and NCAA Tournaments, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team is hard at work in various areas to ensure success - on and off the field. The players have hit the books for final exams, while sprinkling in some time to get stronger in the weight room and stay sharp on the field.
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Posted: 05/03/2013
"On The Move" with Thomas Scott
Thomas Scott is a senior International Relations major from Westminster, MD and has been “On The Move” since his arrival 4 years ago. Whether he is competing in Fencing, Running, or other activities, Thomas has made quite an impact in our programs. We asked him to share his experiences with us.
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Posted: 05/02/2013
Roessel named to Academic All-District Team
he Lehigh softball team is off from competition this week as the Mountain Hawks take their final exams. On Thursday, senior centerfielder Rosie Roessel was honored for her work in the classroom as she was named to the Capital One Academic All-District II Team. Roessel has enjoyed a stellar career on the field and in the classroom for the two-time defending Patriot League champions.
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Posted: 05/02/2013
Gilman named Patriot League Player of the Month
Ben Gilman played a critical role as the Lehigh men’s tennis team captured its first Patriot League Championship last month. The sophomore was named Patriot League Men’s Player of the Month for April after going 6-1 in singles play and 5-2 in doubles, highlighted by the doubles point-clinching win and the championship-clinching singles win in the league finals against Navy.
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Posted: 05/02/2013
Michalek adds Golfer of the Month honors to recent trophy haul
Senior Chelsea Michalek capped her Lehigh career by winning individual medalist honors at the inaugural Patriot League Women’s Golf Championship. The Patriot League’s Outstanding Female Golfer of the Year, Michalek added another honor Thursday as she was named Patriot League Player of the Month for April.
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Posted: 05/02/2013
Lehigh to host Patriot League Championships for first time since 2007
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will host the 2013 Patriot League Championships on Friday and Saturday at the Goodman Campus for the first time in six years. The competition will begin at 9 a.m. both days, with the men’s 10,000 meter run kicking off Friday’s slate and the decathlon and heptathlon beginning Saturday’s action.
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Posted: 05/02/2013
Mountain Hawks boast record holders as they host Patriot League Championships
The Lehigh women’s track and field team will host the Patriot League Championships on Friday and Saturday at the Goodman Campus for the first time in six years. The league championships will begin with the women’s 10,000 meter run at 9:45 a.m. Friday, while the remaining three events in the heptathlon kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Posted: 05/02/2013
Stellar performances lead Lehigh going into Patriot League Championships
The Lehigh men’s track and field team will host the Patriot League Championships on Friday and Saturday at the Goodman Campus for the first time since 2007. The league championships begin with the men’s 10,000 meter run at 9 a.m. Friday, while the remaining five events in the decathlon kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Posted: 05/01/2013
Former coordinator Bottiglieri returns to Lehigh to coach linebackers
Lehigh head coach Andy Coen has announced the addition of Joe Bottiglieri to the Mountain Hawks’ coaching staff. Bottiglieri will coach Lehigh’s inside linebackers. The appointment marks a return to Lehigh for Bottiglieri, a coaching veteran with 40 years of experience, who served as the Mountain Hawks’ defensive coordinator and linebackers coach in 1998 and 1999.
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Posted: 05/01/2013
Meet the Class of 2017: Mariah Brantley
Each week Lehighsports.com will feature one of six newcomers to the volleyball team for the upcoming 2013 season. We continue with Mariah Brantley, a senior at Stone Bridge High School.
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Posted: 05/01/2013
Lucas receives two LVAIAW awards Tuesday
Lehigh senior catcher Liz Lucas was recognized for her stellar career Tuesday at the annual LVAIAW (Lehigh Valley Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) awards luncheon at Starters Restaurant. Lucas was recognized as the outstanding softball student-athlete among Lehigh Valley colleges and universities and was also named the Outstanding Athlete at Lehigh.
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Posted: 04/30/2013
Lehigh draws No. 6 Mississippi in first NCAA appearance
After winning its first-ever Patriot League championship on April 21, the Lehigh men’s tennis team learned its NCAA Tournament fate on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks will make their first NCAA tournament appearance in Oxford, Mississippi against No. 6 national seed Mississippi, Friday May 10 at 12 p.m. CDT at the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center.
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Posted: 04/30/2013
Mountain Hawks announce team awards
Lehigh head women’s lacrosse coach Jill Redfern announced the team’s 2013 award winners on Tuesday. Senior Julie McBrien garnered Athlete of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year while sophomore Kelly Scott earned the Coaches Award.
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Posted: 04/30/2013
2012-2013 Intramurals Salutes You!
Congratulations to our 2012-2013 All University Champions
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Posted: 04/30/2013
DiMaria named a 2013 Tewaaraton Award nominee
Lehigh senior attackman David DiMaria has been named a Tewaaraton Award nominee, as announced late last week. He is one of only 25 players nationally named a nominee for the sport’s highest honor. DiMaria, senior Dante Fantoni and sophomore Matt Poillon were originally named to the watch list in February.
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Posted: 04/29/2013
Lehigh celebrates 2012-13 school year with annual convocation
Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 29 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, recognition of student-athlete winners of Lehigh University awards and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards.
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Posted: 04/29/2013
Wardle captures PL Rookie of the Week award
After placing in the top three in two events at the Lehigh Games on Saturday, freshman Gabrielle Wardle earned Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors it was announced Monday. It was the first time in her career she won a league award.
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Posted: 04/28/2013
Boyko, Spadola sign on with NFL teams as free agents
Two Lehigh football players will have the opportunity to continue their playing careers at the professional level after signing with NFL teams as undrafted free agents this weekend. All-America wide receiver Ryan Spadola has signed with the New York Jets while All-Patriot League linebacker Billy Boyko inked a deal with the Oakland Raiders.
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Posted: 04/28/2013
Lehigh completes regular season with sweep at Colgate
The Lehigh softball team closed out the regular season with two wins over Colgate Sunday to sweep the four game series at Eaton Street Field. The Mountain Hawks took the opener 7-0 behind a seven-hit shutout from senior Becca Bliss and junior Ashley Quigley, and then rallied from 1-0 to score three times in the seventh to win the nightcap 3-1.
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Posted: 04/28/2013
#14/16 Lehigh wins second straight PL Title, 11-5 over Bucknell
The #14/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one quarter and cruised to an 11-5 win over Bucknell to win its second straight Patriot League Championship on Sunday afternoon. Senior David DiMaria had two goals and three assists to finish with 10 points for the tournament and earn Tournament MVP honors. Lehigh became the first team since Navy in 2006-07 to win back-to-back Patriot League Titles.
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Posted: 04/28/2013
Mountain Hawks end 2013 with pair of losses to Navy
The Lehigh baseball team concluded its 2013 season with two hard fought losses to Patriot League rival Navy in a doubleheader Sunday at the Goodman Campus. The Mountain Hawks dropped game one 4-2 and a ninth inning rally by the Midshipmen broke the second game open and made the final score 12-5. Lehigh finished the season with an overall record of 18-29 and 5-15 in league action.
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Posted: 04/28/2013
Mountain Hawks hold off Navy to claim first PL title since 1997
The Patriot League men’s golf championship came down to the wire and Lehigh matched Navy’s final round score of 303 to hold off the Mids by seven strokes and win the program’s first Patriot League Championship since 1997 Sunday on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club. The Mountain Hawks finished at 299-296-303-898 to win the title on their home course.
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Posted: 04/27/2013
Brown and White excel at Penn Relays and Lehigh Games
The Lehigh women’s track and field team took part in both the Penn Relays and Lehigh Games this weekend in final preparation for the Patriot League Championships. No team scores were kept at either last chance qualifying meet.
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Posted: 04/27/2013
Mountain Hawks soar at Penn Relays and Lehigh Games
In preparation for next weekend’s Patriot League Championships, the Lehigh men’s track and field team excelled at both the Penn Relays in Philadelphia and the Lehigh Games at the Goodman Campus. No team scores were kept at either last chance qualifying meet.
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Posted: 04/27/2013
Lehigh leads Patriot League Championship after opening 36 holes
The Lehigh men’s golf team is looking to win its first Patriot League Championship since 1997 and the Mountain Hawks will take a seven stroke lead into the final round after shooting two sub-300 rounds Saturday on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club. The Mountain Hawks carded rounds of 299 and 296 to sit at 595 after the first 36 holes of play.
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Posted: 04/27/2013
Lehigh loses two to Navy on Senior Day
Playing its final four-game stretch of the regular season, the Lehigh baseball team dropped a pair of games to Navy in a Patriot League doubleheader Saturday. The Mountain Hawks’ 5-3 loss in game one cost them a chance at postseason play while the 6-1 defeat in the nightcap made them 18-27 overall and 5-13 in league play.
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Posted: 04/27/2013
Mountain Hawks clinch regular season title with Saturday sweep
The Lehigh softball program clinched its 17th Patriot League regular season champion and second in as many years with a doubleheader sweep of Colgate Saturday at Eaton Street Field. The Mountain Hawks took the opener 7-2 and won the nightcap 3-0 to improve to 33-14-1 overall and 15-3 in the Patriot League.
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Posted: 04/27/2013
Lehigh excited for Patriot League Championship Game Sunday
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team ran away from Colgate in the Patriot League Semifinals Friday night. The Mountain Hawks used a third-quarter surge to take a 10-1 lead and erase any doubt. For a second straight season, they’d be playing for a Patriot League Championship.
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Posted: 04/26/2013
#14/16 Lehigh dominates Colgate to advance to championship game
The #14/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team went on an 8-0 run spanning nearly 26 minutes in the second and third quarters to reach the Patriot League Championship Game for the second straight year as the Mountain Hawks defeated Colgate 15-7 in a semifinal Friday night at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks built a 10-goal lead late in the third quarter and coasted to their 11th win of the season.
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Posted: 04/26/2013
Mountain Hawks season ends with 4-1 loss to Colgate in PLT
The Lehigh women’s tennis team saw its season come to an end with a 4-1 loss to Colgate Friday in a Patriot League quarterfinal matchup at Army’s Malek Tennis Courts. Junior Jenai Bilimoria picked up a singles win for the fifth-seeded Mountain Hawks but the No. 4 seed Raiders won the doubles point and three singles matches to advance to Saturday’s semifinals against top seed Army.
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Posted: 04/26/2013
The Club Varsity Ice Hockey Team held their Annual Banquet on April 7 Wrapping up a Winning Season!
The Club Varsity Ice Hockey team held their annual banquet on April 7 wrapping up a winning season!
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Posted: 04/26/2013
Lehigh baseball’s class of 2013 reflects on their careers
Prior to the Lehigh baseball team’s Patriot League series openeer versus Navy at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Goodman Campus, the Lehigh baseball program will recognize its four graduating seniors. The program’s class of 2013 features pitchers and outfielders who helped the program to its last Patriot League Tournament appearance in 2010.
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Posted: 04/26/2013
Lehigh hosts Navy with spot in PL tournament at stake
The Lehigh baseball team will conclude its 2013 regular season by playing a pair of doubleheaders against Navy with a spot in the Patriot League Tournament on the line. First pitch from the Goodman Campus is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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Posted: 04/26/2013
Lehigh set to host league championship at Saucon Valley CC
Lehigh will host the 2013 Patriot League Men’s Golf Championship this weekend on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club. The Championship will consist of a two-day, 54-hole format with the seven participating schools playing 36 holes on Saturday and the final 18 holes Sunday on the 7,051 yard, par 72 Grace Course.
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Posted: 04/25/2013
#14/16 Lehigh hosts first Patriot League Tournament this weekend
The #14/16 nationally-ranked and top-seeded Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will open the Patriot League Tournament on Friday when it hosts fourth-seeded Colgate. Opening faceoff at the Ulrich Sports Complex is set for 7:30 p.m. following the first game of the day featuring second-seeded Bucknell against third-seeded Army at 4:30 p.m. The entire Patriot League Tournament will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan, Evan Washburn and Sheehan Stanwick Burch on the call.
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Posted: 04/25/2013
Lehigh heads to Colgate looking to clinch PL regular season title
The final weekend of the Patriot League regular season has Lehigh heading to Hamilton, N.Y. for a key four game series against the Colgate Raiders. The Mountain Hawks and Raiders will play doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday at Eaton Street Field, with Lehigh needing to win just one of the four games to clinch its second straight Patriot League regular season title.
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Posted: 04/25/2013
Meet the Class of 2017: Gracie Chavers
Each week Lehighsports.com will feature one of six newcomers to the volleyball team for the upcoming 2013 season. We continue with Gracie Chavers, a senior at Mira Costa High School.
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Posted: 04/25/2013
Lehigh to face Colgate in PLT Friday at West Point
The Lehigh women’s tennis team heads to West Point, N.Y for the Patriot League Championship, hosted by Army beginning Friday. The fifth-seeded Mountain Hawks will play No. 4 seed Colgate in the first of three quarterfinal matches set for Friday at Army’s Malek Tennis Courts.
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Posted: 04/25/2013
This May at Stabler
Stabler Arena will be exploding with energy and excitement this May! Join us as the Lehigh Valley’s premier indoor football team, the Steelhawks, take on fierce competitors on their home turf. Also, don’t miss the incredible PGC Professional Gymnastics Challenge, an ultra- elite gymnastics competition with a unique twist. Watch as the greatest male and female gymnasts of this era compete against one another in “skill vs. skill” challenges for points and big prizes.
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Posted: 04/24/2013
Lehigh falls in final non-league regular season game at Seton Hall
In its final non-league game of the 2013 regular season, the Lehigh baseball team lost to Seton Hall 17-7. The Brown and White enter their final four games of the year with an 18-25 record after the contest and the Pirates improve to 22-16.
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Posted: 04/24/2013
Lanius, Souders and Snyder earn Academic All-League honors
Lehigh seniors Baxter Lanius and Ryan Snyder along with junior Ty Souders have been named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, as announced on Wednesday. For Snyder and Souders, it comes one day after they both earned Second Team All-Patriot League laurels. Lehigh’s three honorees are most from any school in the league.
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Posted: 04/24/2013
McBrien named to Academic All-Patriot League Team
Lehigh senior midfielder Julie McBrien has been named to the Academic All-Patriot League team, as announced late Tuesday. McBrien wrapped up a stellar four-year career on the field last week, posting 36 points for a second straight season while enjoying tremendous success in the classroom as well.
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Posted: 04/24/2013
Mountain Hawks to compete in pair of last chance qualifiers before league title meet
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will gear up for the Patriot League Championships by competing in the Penn Relays from Thursday to Saturday on Franklin Field and hosting the Lehigh Games on Friday and Saturday at the Goodman Campus.
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Posted: 04/23/2013
Three Mountain Hawks earn All-League honors
Following strong 2013 seasons, Lehigh women’s lacrosse senior Julie McBrien and sophomores Carli Sukonik and Lauren Willcox have earned Second Team All-Patriot League, as announced on Tuesday. McBrien led the Mountain Hawks in goals (33) and points (36) while Sukonik was right behind with 25 goals and 28 points. Willcox helped anchor a young defense that continues to grow.
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Posted: 04/23/2013
Mountain Hawks sweep Columbia in final home doubleheader
The Lehigh softball team eclipsed the 30 win mark for the 13th consecutive season as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Columbia Tuesday at Kaufman Field. Junior Ashley Quigley threw six innings of two-hit ball as Lehigh took the opener 5-1, while senior Rosie Roessel’s sixth inning RBI infield single broke a 3-3 tie and gave the Mountain Hawks a 4-3 nightcap win.
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Posted: 04/23/2013
Poillon named Goalie of the Year, seven garner All-League
Lehigh sophomore goalie Matt Poillon has been named Patriot League Goalie of the Year for a second straight season, while six others joined him as All-League honorees, as announced on Tuesday. Poillon and senior Mike Noone were named to the First Team while seniors David DiMaria, Brian Hess, Ryan Snyder, junior Ty Souders and sophomore Patrick Corbett garnered Second Team laurels.
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Posted: 04/23/2013
Mountain Hawks to conclude non-league play against Seton Hall
Playing in its fifth road game in four days, the Lehigh baseball team will look to begin its final week of the 2013 regular season on the right foot when it goes up against Seton Hall at 4 p.m. Wednesday in South Orange, N.J. Lehigh’s record has dropped to 18-24 as the team looks to snap an eight-game losing streak, while the Pirates are 21-16 after Georgetown snapped their four-game win streak Sunday.
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Posted: 04/23/2013
Women's PL Tournament matchups announced
Seeds and matchups for this weekend’s Patriot League Women’s Tennis Tournament at West Point, N.Y. were announced Tuesday afternoon. Lehigh earned the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Colgate in the first of three quarterfinal matches beginning Friday at 9 a.m.
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Posted: 04/23/2013
Student-athletes enjoy unique experiece in Croatia over spring break
Over spring break, a group of six student-athletes were accompanied by two members of the Lehigh faculty, on the trip of a lifetime to Croatia. The purpose of the trip was to provide a collaboratively-developed and intentionally-designed study abroad experience for student-athletes over spring break. It targeted a population of students who might not otherwise have this co-curricular learning and leadership development opportunity.
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Posted: 04/22/2013
Taylor named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week
Lehigh sophomore attackman Dan Taylor has earned Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week honors following Saturday’s 14-5 win over Patriot League rival Lafayette, as announced on Monday. Taylor had a hand in half of Lehigh’s goals, scoring a career-high four goals while adding three assists for a career-high seven points. It marks Taylor’s first Patriot League weekly award.
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Posted: 04/22/2013
Annual Athletic Equipment and Merchandise Sale set for Thursday
Lehigh University will hold its fourth annual Athletic Equipment and Merchandise Sale on Thursday, April 25 inside Rauch Field House on Lehigh’s Goodman Campus. The sale will be open to the general public from noon to 6 p.m.
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Posted: 04/22/2013
Lehigh sweeps weekly softball awards; hosts Columbia Tuesday
Following a 6-0 week that included a four game sweep of Patriot League rival Holy Cross, Lehigh swept the league’s weekly awards, announced Monday. Freshman Morgan Decker was named Player of the Week for the second straight week and added Rookie of the Week honors as well. Senior Becca Bliss was named Pitcher of the Week after hurling three two-hit shutouts in three starts.
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Posted: 04/21/2013
Mountain Hawks finish 13th at Navy Spring Invitational
In its final tournament before hosting next week’s Patriot League Championship, the Lehigh men’s golf team finished 13th at the Navy Invitational, which concluded Sunday at the Naval Academy Golf Club. The Mountain Hawks followed a team round of 310 on Saturday with a 317 on Sunday to finish at 627 in the two-day, 36-hole event.
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Posted: 04/21/2013
Mountain Hawks down Navy 4-0 to win first Patriot League title
For the first time in school history, the Lehigh men’s tennis team can call themselves Patriot League Champions, as the Mountain Hawks defeated Navy 4-0 in the Patriot League finals Sunday at Drumlins Country Club. The Mountain Hawks won a tightly-contested doubles point and then posted three straight-set singles wins to clinch the title.
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Posted: 04/21/2013
Lehigh falls in two low-scoring affairs against Holy Cross
The Lehigh baseball team suffered its first series sweep of the season by falling to Holy Cross 3-2 and 4-0 in a doubleheader Sunday. The Mountain Hawks are 18-24 overall and 5-11 in Patriot League action, while the Crusaders are 22-20 overall and sit atop the league with a mark of 12-4 on the season.
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Posted: 04/21/2013
Lehigh wins inaugural Patriot League Women's Golf Championship
The inaugural Patriot League Women’s Golf Championship went down to the wire Sunday at the Bucknell Golf Course but Lehigh held off Bucknell by three strokes to capture the team title. Senior Chelsea Michalek posted a five stroke victory to be the first Patriot League individual medalist as Lehigh finished the tournament at 315-317-309-941.
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Posted: 04/21/2013
Lehigh completes sweep of Holy Cross behind dominant pitching
Behind a pair of dominant pitching performances from senior Becca Bliss and sophomore Emily Bausher, the Lehigh softball team completed a four-game sweep of Holy Cross with two wins Sunday at Kaufman Field. Bliss struck out a career-high 11 in her third straight two-hit shutout as Lehigh took the opener 8-0 in six innings, while Bausher followed with a one-hitter and 13 strikeouts as the Mountain Hawks took the nightcap 4-0.
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Posted: 04/21/2013
Lehigh finishes strong at Moravian and Princeton
The Lehigh women’s track and field team split between the Greyhound and Larry Ellis Invitationals at Moravian and Princeton, registering impressive finishes at both.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
Brown and White perform well at two invites
Between the Greyhound Invitational at Moravian and Princeton’s Larry Ellis Invitational, the Lehigh men’s track and field team continued to pace itself with strong finishes in multiple events.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
Lehigh Rowing wins River Cup over Lafayette
The Lehigh rowing team won all but two races to dominate Lafayette and capture the River Cup on Saturday. Both Varsity Eight crews won to keep the men’s, women’s and overall River Cups in Bethlehem for at least another year. The day also marked a celebration of the program’s 25th anniversary season as several alums returned for the racing, and dinner at night.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
Mountain Hawks 12th after opening round at Navy
The Lehigh men’s golf team opened action at the Navy Spring Invitational with a round of 26 over par 310 Saturday at the Naval Academy Golf Club. The Mountain Hawks are tied for 12th place in the 21-team field but sit just 16 strokes behind the leaders.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
Lehigh outlasts Bucknell to advance to Patriot League final
For the second time in three years, the Lehigh men’s tennis team will play for a Patriot League title as the Mountain Hawks outlasted Bucknell 4-3 Saturday in a Patriot League semifinal at Drumlins Country Club. The match came down to No. 6 singles where junior Timur Chernykh rallied from a set down to defeat Octavio Canibe in straight sets.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
#14/16 Lehigh storms past rival Lafayette, 14-5
The #14/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team jumped on archrival Lafayette early and often, closing the regular season with an impressive 14-5 on Saturday evening. Sophomore Dan Taylor had a monster game with a career-high four goals and seven points while David DiMaria posted three goals and three assists on his Senior Night. The defense allowed just two even strength goals on the evening as it’s allowed seven or fewer goals in six of its last seven games.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
Mountain Hawks drop pair of close contests at Holy Cross
The Lehigh baseball team (18-22, 5-9 PL) lost both games of a doubleheader against Holy Cross (20-20, 10-4 PL) on Saturday, falling 3-1 and 9-6 respectively. Senior Casey Turner hit 4-for-7 and scored four runs in the twinbill, including a steal of home in the first inning of game two. Junior Tyler Brong went a combined 5-for-6 at the plate in the two games.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
Michalek, Mountain Hawks lead Patriot League Championship after day one
With senior Chelsea Michalek leading the way, the Lehigh women’s golf team is off to a strong start after day one of the inaugural Patriot League Championship on the Bucknell Golf Course. Michalek holds a seven stroke lead over two players after the opening 36 holes, while as a team the Mountain Hawks lead the four team field by five strokes over second place Bucknell.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
Defense holds off offense in Brown and White Spring Game
The Lehigh football team completed its spring practice segment with the annual Brown and White game, held on a sunny but breezy Saturday morning inside Goodman Stadium. With a modified scoring system in place, the Brown team (defense) defeated the White (offense) 46-37. Both units had strong moments as the defense intercepted three passes, while the offense put the ball in the end zone on two occasions.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
Seniors shine as Lehigh takes first two from Holy Cross
Several of Lehigh’s seniors played a key role as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Holy Cross Saturday on senior day at Kaufman Field. Becca Bliss fired a two-hit shutout and Lehigh scored five sixth-inning runs to take the opener 5-0, while Liz Lucas’ three-run home run gave the Mountain Hawks a come-from-behind 4-2 win in the nightcap.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Lehigh gets off to quick start, but falls at Holy Cross
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team scored five of the first six goals, but Holy Cross responded with a vengeance as the Crusaders came back to down the Mountain Hawks, 14-6 on Friday. Lehigh’s five goals came in the game’s first 8:42, but it wasn’t enough. Senior Julie McBrien and sophomore Carli Sukonik scored two goals apiece to lead the way.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Mountain Hawk seniors reflect on careers
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse senior class is large in size and in impact as these 14 Mountain Hawks have certainly made their mark in the Brown and White. They’ve helped lead the squad to new heights, including their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2012, looking to make it two in a row this season. Lehighsports.com caught up with the 14 seniors to get thoughts on their careers.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Lehigh heads to Navy for final tournament before PL Championship
The Lehigh men’s golf team will play in its final event before hosting next week’s Patriot League Championship as the Mountain Hawks head to Annapolis, Maryland for the two-day Navy Spring Invitational. Five of the seven Patriot League schools that sponsor men’s golf will play a total of 36 holes Saturday and Sunday at the Naval Academy Golf Club.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
#14/16 Lehigh returns home to host Lafayette on Senior Night
Riding four straight wins, the #14/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will close out the regular season on Saturday night when it hosts Lafayette. Faceoff on Senior Night is set for 7 p.m. Lehigh’s 14 seniors will be recognized prior to their final home regular season games in the Brown & White. The Mountain Hawks will return home for at least one additional game next weekend as they earned the #1 seed in the Patriot League Tournament with an 11-7 win at #9/11 Bucknell last Friday.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Mountain Hawks advance to semifinals with 4-0 win over Holy Cross
The Lehigh men’s tennis team advanced to the Patriot League semifinals for the fourth straight year with a dominant 4-0 win over Holy Cross Friday in the opening round of the Patriot League Tournament at Drumlins Country Club. Senior Matt Savran and sophomore Ben Gilman won in both doubles and singles play as Lehigh improves to 16-5 on the season.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Lehigh aims to break out during twinbills against Holy Cross
The Lehigh baseball team will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak when it heads to Worcester, Mass., for two Patriot League doubleheaders against Holy Cross. First pitch from Fitton Field is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. Sunday.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Lehigh softball seniors reflect on their careers
The Lehigh softball program will recognize its five-member senior class prior to the start of Saturday’s key Patriot League doubleheader against Holy Cross. The Class of 2013 has won 63 percent of its games and the last two Patriot League Tournament championships. With Senior Day festivities set for Saturday, Lehighsports.com caught up with the five members of the Lehigh softball class of 2013.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Mountain Hawks host Holy Cross for four key league games
The Lehigh softball team hosts its final Patriot League series of the season beginning Saturday as Holy Cross visits Kaufman Field for a four game series. The Mountain Hawks enter the weekend with a two game lead over Holy Cross and Colgate for first place in the league standings with two more weekends of league play remaining.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Lehigh heads to Bucknell for inaugural PL Women's Golf Championship
The Lehigh women’s golf team will head to Lewisburg, Pa. on Saturday for the inaugural Patriot League Women’s Golf Championship on the Bucknell Golf Course. The Mountain Hawks will face the host Bison as well as Holy Cross and Navy in their quest to win the first-ever Patriot League women’s golf title.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Mountain Hawks wrap up season at Holy Cross Friday
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will head to Worcester, Mass. Friday for its final game of the season against Patriot League rival Holy Cross. Opening draw is set for 5 p.m. The Mountain Hawks will look to win two straight to close out the season and gain momentum heading into the offseason and the 2014 campaign.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Lehigh to cap spring season with Brown and White game Saturday
The Lehigh football team will close out its 2013 spring practice segment on Saturday, April 20 with the annual Brown and White Spring Game, held inside Goodman Stadium. The event, which begins at 10 a.m., will once again feature a modified scoring system pitting the Lehigh offense versus the defense.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Mountain Hawks host Lafayette in River Cup Saturday
The Lehigh rowing team looks to continue its strong spring campaign when it hosts archrival Lafayette on Saturday in its only home race of the season. It’s a special day for the Mountain Hawks as several alums are expected in attendance, for the race and dinner that evening, as part of Lehigh rowing’s 25th anniversary celebration. Lehigh looks to take home the River Cup after winning 13-of-15 races a season ago.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Spend your Saturday on Lehigh's Goodman Campus!
On Saturday April 20, Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus will be buzzing with all sorts of events. The Goodman Campus attracts thousands of visitors during the spring season, as the campus embraces a family friendly atmosphere. The centralized parking lot allows for easy access to all of the athletic facilities. April 20th is just one Saturday of the spring season where your family can enjoy the beautiful landscape that Goodman Campus has to offer.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Meet the Class of 2017: Taylor Carroll
Each week Lehighsports.com will feature one of six newcomers to the volleyball team for the upcoming 2013 season. We continue with Taylor Carroll, a senior at Clarkstown High School.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Lehigh to go after more qualifying times at two weekend invites
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will split themselves between multiple meets for the third time in the last four weeks. Some athletes will return to Moravian for the second consecutive week to compete in the Greyhound Invitational, while others will participate in the Larry Ellis Invitational in Princeton, N.J. Both meets are scheduled for Friday and Saturday and no team scores will be kept at either one.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Patriot League Tournament tickets now on sale
Tickets for the Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Tournament are now on sale, as Lehigh will host the league tourney for the first time in program history. The Semifinals are set for next Friday (Apr. 26) at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. while the Championship Game will be played on Sunday (Apr. 28) at 3 p.m. All three games will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Lehigh heads to Colgate for Patriot League men's tennis tournament
The Lehigh men’s tennis team will head to Hamilton, N.Y. this weekend for the Patriot League Tournament. Seeds were announced earlier this week and Lehigh earned the No.2 seed for the third straight year. The Mountain Hawks will take on No. 7 Holy Cross in the opening round of the tournament for the third straight year. The match is set to begin at 2 p.m. on Friday.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Dan and David DiMaria: Lacrosse Brotherhood
Dan was always a big, gifted defenseman while David was a late-blooming, smaller attackman. The DiMarias couldn’t be more different, yet alike in many ways. Both are in their final collegiate seasons, but took very different paths to where they are today. They’re trying to lead their respective squads — Duke and Lehigh — to the NCAA Tournament and maybe even a Championship Weekend matchup in Philadelphia with a National Title on the line.
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Posted: 04/17/2013
Mountain Hawks fall against Penn, 13-2
The Lehigh baseball team (18-20) concluded a six-game home stand with a 13-2 loss to Penn (21-14) on Wednesday at the Goodman Campus. The long ball hurt the Mountain Hawks in the game, as Austin Bossart hit a three run homer and Rick Brebner smacked two-run shots in the fourth and fifth innings that created an 11-0 hole for Lehigh.
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Posted: 04/17/2013
Two Decker homers, strong pitching lead Lehigh to sweep of Princeton
For the second straight week the Lehigh softball team swept a non-league doubleheader on the road as the Mountain Hawks took two from Princeton Wednesday at Class of 1895 Field. Freshman Morgan Decker homered twice and drove in five runs as Lehigh won game one 9-2, while senior Becca Bliss fired a two-hit shutout as the Mountain Hawks won the nightcap 1-0.
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Posted: 04/16/2013
Mountain Hawks defeat rival Leopards in stroke play Tuesday
In October, the Lehigh men’s golf team fell to rival Lafayette in the President’s Cup in Gladstone, N.J. The Mountain Hawks exacted some revenge on Tuesday defeating the Leopards in stroke play on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club. Lehigh’s top four bested Lafayette’s by four strokes on the course in which the Mountain Hawks will host the Patriot League Championship in two weeks.
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Posted: 04/16/2013
Mountain Hawks earn No. 2 seed for this weekend's PL Tournament
The Patriot League announced the seeds and schedules for the upcoming league tournament Tuesday evening and for the third consecutive year Lehigh earned the No. 2 seed. The Mountain Hawks will face No. 7 seed Holy Cross in the opening round for the third straight year with the match set for approximately 2 p.m. Friday from Colgate’s Abrahamson Courts in Hamilton, N.Y.
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Posted: 04/16/2013
Bilimoria, Bruch earn singles wins as Lehigh falls to Bucknell
In its final Patriot League match of the regular season, the Lehigh women’s tennis team fell to Bucknell by a 5-2 score Tuesday afternoon on the Ulrich Varsity Courts. Junior Jenai Bilimoria and sophomore Emily Bruch posted singles wins for the Mountain Hawks, who fall to 5-14 overall and 2-4 in the Patriot League.
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Posted: 04/16/2013
Lehigh to host Penn to conclude six-game home stand
The Lehigh baseball team (18-19) will play its penultimate non-league game of the regular season when it hosts Penn (20-14) on Wednesday at the Goodman Campus. Live audio of the contest will be available at Lehighsports.com.
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Posted: 04/16/2013
Lehigh heads to Princeton to face former standout Sweeney's Tigers
Lehigh heads to New Jersey for its final non-league road games of the regular season as the Mountain Hawks will battle Princeton Wednesday in a doubleheader at Class of 1895 Field. The Tigers are led by a familiar face in former Lehigh standout Lisa Sweeney ’09, a four-time Patriot League Pitcher of the Year who is in her first season as Princeton’s head coach.
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Posted: 04/15/2013
Lehigh edged at Bucknell 4-3 Monday in final regular season match
In a match that came down to a third set at No. 5 singles, Bucknell upset Lehigh 4-3 Monday in the Mountain Hawks’ regular season finale on the Bucknell Varsity Tennis Courts. Kyle Rosen beat senior Andrew Krentz 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the decisive match as the Bison swept the doubles matches and took the three singles matches needed to hand Lehigh just its second Patriot League loss.
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Posted: 04/15/2013
Mountain Hawks finish up play in Rhode Island
The Lehigh women’s golf team shot a final round 334 as the Mountain Hawks finished in 12th place at the Brown Bear Invitational, which concluded Monday at Rhode Island Country Club. The Mountain Hawks finished at 327-334-661 in their final tune-up before this weekend’s inaugural Patriot League Championship in Lewisburg, Pa.
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Posted: 04/15/2013
Lemon takes home weekly Patriot League honor to bump up records
Senior E’Lana Lemon captured the Patriot League Female Field Athlete of the Week award for the 14th time in her illustrious career at Lehigh. This is the sixth time during the 2012-13 season she has earned the honor, breaking the single season mark set by Bucknell’s Marjorie Grap during the 2006-07 season.
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Posted: 04/15/2013
Decker named Patriot League Player of the Week
Lehigh freshman third baseman Morgan Decker was named Patriot League Player of the Week, it was announced Monday. Decker enjoyed another impressive week at the plate for the Mountain Hawks, who went 5-1 last week, sweeping a midweek doubleheader at Fordham before returning home to win three of four games against Patriot League rival Army.
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Posted: 04/15/2013
Poillon garners second straight Goalie of the Week honor
Lehigh men’s lacrosse sophomore Matt Poillon has been named the Patriot League Goalie of the Week for a second consecutive week and for the fourth time this season following the Mountain Hawks’ 11-7 win over Bucknell on Friday. Poillon posted 12 saves while allowing just seven goals in the win that clinched Lehigh the #1 seed and right to host the Patriot League Tournament.
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Posted: 04/15/2013
Spend Your Weekend on Goodman Campus!
On Saturday April 20, Goodman Campus at Lehigh University will be buzzing with all sorts of events. Goodman Campus attracts thousands of visitors during the spring season, as the campus embraces a family friendly atmosphere. The centralized parking lot allows for easy access to all of the athletic facilities. April 20th is just one Saturday of the spring season where your family can enjoy the beautiful landscape that Goodman Campus has to offer.
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Posted: 04/14/2013
Mountain Hawks sprinters finish strong at pair of weekend meets
The Lehigh women’s track and field team competed at the Bison Outdoor Classic and Pollard Invite this weekend, with two athletes surpassing ECAC qualifying times.
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Posted: 04/14/2013
Lehigh registers six regional qualifiers at Moravian and Bucknell meets
Fresh off their dual meet at rival Lafayette last weekend, the Lehigh men’s track and field team headed to Moravian and Bucknell for the Pollard Invite and Bison Outdoor Classic this weekend. A meet record fell at the Pollard Invite, a new school record was set at Bucknell and six athletes qualified for the IC4A Championships after both meets had concluded.
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Posted: 04/14/2013
Lehigh rowing completes successful weekend at Knecht Cup
Four Lehigh crews advanced to the finals, including a silver medal for the Men’s Club Four as the Mountain Hawks wrapped up a successful weekend at the Knecht Cup. In addition, the Men’s Freshmen Eight and Varsity Four advanced to the grand final while the Women’s Freshmen Eight qualified for the petite final.
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Posted: 04/14/2013
Freshman Feierberg leads Lehigh on day one of Brown Bear Invite
Freshman Nicole Feierberg shot seven over par 79 to lead the Lehigh women’s golf team in round one of the Brown Bear Invitational Sunday at Rhode Island Country Club. Feierberg carded a 39 on the front nine and a 40 on the back nine to tie for 18th place as Lehigh shot 327 as a team to sit in 11th place in the 14-team field after day one of the 36-hole event.
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Posted: 04/14/2013
Lehigh drops pair of league games against Bucknell
The Lehigh baseball team suffered its first doubleheader sweep of the season after falling to Bucknell by scores of 7-2 and 8-1 Sunday at the Goodman Campus. Lehigh drops to fifth in the Patriot League standings, while Bucknell is tied for second with a mark of 7-5. The Bison improved to 12-23 overall and the Mountain Hawks fell to 18-19.
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Posted: 04/14/2013
Lehigh wins doubles point but falls 6-1 to Navy
The Lehigh women’s tennis team won the doubles point from a tough Navy squad but the visiting Midshipmen dominated singles play to rally for a 6-1 win over the Mountain Hawks Sunday on the Ulrich Varsity Courts. The Mountain Hawks posted two doubles wins, but Navy swept through six singles matches, winning all six in straight sets.
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Posted: 04/14/2013
Lehigh splits pair of one-run games Sunday versus Army
Lehigh and Army wrapped-up their four-game series with a pair of one-run games Sunday afternoon at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks won the series but had to settle for a Sunday split as Lehigh took the opener 3-2 but let a 4-2 lead get away in the seventh inning of the nightcap as the Black Knights rallied for a 5-4 win.
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Posted: 04/14/2013
Lehigh runs past Howard on Senior Day, 18-6
The Mountain Hawks got off to an 8-0 lead less than 10 minutes into the game and wouldn’t look back as the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team cruised to an 18-6 win over Howard on Sunday. It was Senior Day as a trio of seniors was recognized prior to their final home game in the Brown & White. Twelve different Mountain Hawks scored a goal in an exceptional all-around effort.
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Posted: 04/13/2013
Mountain Hawks split pair of one-run games against Bucknell
The Lehigh baseball team picked up another split in a pair of one run games with a 4-3 win and a tough 7-6 loss in 10 innings versus Patriot League foe Bucknell on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks raised their overall record to 18-17 and Patriot League mark to 5-5, while the Bison are now 10-23 with an identical record in league action.
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Posted: 04/13/2013
Lehigh downs Navy 5-2 to complete undefeated home season
The Lehigh men’s tennis team completed a perfect season on its home courts with a 5-2 win over defending Patriot League champion Navy Saturday on the Ulrich Varsity Courts. The Mountain Hawks lost a tightly-contested doubles point but battled back to win five of six singles matches as Lehigh defeated Navy in Bethlehem for the third straight time.
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Posted: 04/13/2013
Troyan nabs 600th win as Lehigh sweeps Army Saturday
Lehigh head coach Fran Troyan picked up his 600th career victory on Saturday as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Army at Kaufman Field. Sophomore Emily Bausher delivered a pinch-hit, game-winning single in the bottom of the seventh as Lehigh took game one 6-5; and then fired a four-hit shutout in the pitcher’s circle to lead the Mountain Hawks to a 2-0 win in the nightcap.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
#18/19 Lehigh tops #9/11 Bucknell 11-7 for PL Regular Season Title
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team clinched its first Patriot League regular season championship as the #18/19 Mountain Hawks downed #9/11 Bucknell 11-7 Friday night at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. With the win, Lehigh’s first in Lewisburg since 1998, the Mountain Hawks will host the Patriot League Tournament for the first time in school history Apr. 26 and 28.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
Mountain Hawks head to Rhode Island for Brown Invitational
Lehigh will play its final event before the inaugural Patriot League Women’s Golf Championship this weekend when the Mountain Hawks head to Barrington, R.I. for the Brown Invitational. The two-day 36 hole event will take place Sunday and Monday at the Rhode Island Country Club.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
Mountain Hawks host Howard Sunday on Senior Day
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will host Howard in its final home game of the season on Sunday at Ulrich Sports Complex. Opening draw is set for 3 p.m. As part of Senior Day ceremonies, seniors MaryLeah DiNisco, Julie McBrien and Anna Patterson will be recognized prior to opening draw for their time with the Brown and White.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
Lehigh to continue PL play with series versus Bucknell
The Lehigh baseball team (17-16, 4-4 PL) will be looking to bounce back from a pair of midweek losses when it hosts Bucknell (9-22, 4-4 PL) in a pair of Patriot League doubleheaders beginning at 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Live audio of Saturday’s doubleheader at the Goodman Campus will be available at Lehighsports.com.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
Lehigh heads to Knecht Cup on Saturday
The Lehigh rowing team looks to continue the momentum from a strong spring so far when it rows in the Knecht Cup on the Cooper River. The Mountain Hawks are coming off their third straight Neuweiler Plate victory last weekend. Lehigh’s Women’s Freshmen Eight and Men’s Varsity Eight highlighted last year’s Knecht Cup, finishing second and third, respectively, in the Petite Finals of a deep regatta.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
Women's tennis hosts Navy, Bucknell to open final homestand
The Lehigh women’s tennis team will close out the regular season with three straight home matches, beginning Sunday when Navy visits the Ulrich Varsity Courts. The Mountain Hawks will then host Patriot League foe Bucknell on Tuesday before closing out the regular season at home against Rider on Friday April 19.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
MaryLeah DiNisco: Molding her student-athlete experience
The student-athlete experience goes far beyond on-field play, balancing academics, extracurricular activities and more. Lehigh senior goalie MaryLeah DiNisco is the embodiment of someone who’s made the most of her experience… in all areas.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
Mountain Hawks host Navy Saturday in home finale
With the Patriot League Tournament just one week away, the Lehigh men’s tennis team will host Navy Saturday on the Ulrich Varsity Courts, looking to strengthen its position for the upcoming tournament. The match will be Lehigh’s final home match of the season, before the Mountain Hawks close out the regular season at Bucknell on Monday.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
Mountain Hawks host Army in key Patriot League series
Fresh off a doubleheader sweep at Fordham on Wednesday, the Lehigh softball team returns to Kaufman Field for a critical four-game series with Army. The Mountain Hawks and Black Knights will play doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday in a rematch from the championship round of last year’s Patriot League tournament, won by Lehigh 2-0.
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Posted: 04/11/2013
Mountain Hawks to travel to Moravian and Bucknell competitions
After experiencing a mix of emotions from a heartbreaking defeat and one-sided victory at arch rival Lafayette, the Lehigh women’s and men’s track and field teams will split between the Pollard Invite and Bison Outdoor Classic. The Pollard Invite kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday at Moravian while the Bison Outdoor Classic gets underway at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bucknell.
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Posted: 04/11/2013
Lehigh to host bone marrow testing drive on Wednesday April 17
For the fifth consecutive year, the Lehigh football program will host a bone marrow testing drive on Wednesday, April 17, inside Lamberton Hall from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Lehigh is one of 35 college football programs from around the nation participating in the event this year, which is spearheaded by Villanova head coach Andy Talley. The event is free of charge and targets potential donors from ages 18 to 44.
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Posted: 04/11/2013
Meet the Class of 2017: Kianna Carroll
Each week Lehighsports.com will feature one of six newcomers to the volleyball team for the upcoming 2013 season. We continue with Kianna Carroll, a senior at Clarkstown High School.
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Posted: 04/11/2013
Julie McBrien: Making her mark
Every team needs a leader and senior women’s lacrosse captain Julie McBrien has more than delivered on carrying that responsibility, both on and off the lacrosse field. This year’s team features a majority of underclassmen, including nine freshmen and eight sophomores, all of whom are lucky enough to have McBrien to look up to in the game and in the classroom.
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Posted: 04/11/2013
#18/19 Lehigh heads to #9/11 Bucknell for first-place clash
Coming off its first three-game winning streak of the season, the #18/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team heads to Bucknell for a first-place showdown with the #9/11 Bison. Opening faceoff on Friday night is set for 7:30 p.m. The winner will clinch the Patriot League Regular Season Title and the right to host the entire league tournament later this month. Both sides enter with 4-0 league records while Colgate and Army have two losses apiece.
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Posted: 04/11/2013
Coen announces changes to remaining spring practice schedule
As the Lehigh football approaches the end of the third week of its spring practice segment, head coach Andy Coen has announced several changes to the Mountain Hawks practice schedule over the next nine days. Thursday was slated to be the tenth of Lehigh’s 15 allotted practice segments, but due to the threat of inclement weather, the Mountain Hawks will instead practice Friday at 4:30 p.m.
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Posted: 04/10/2013
Lehigh falls at #7 Penn State
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team dropped a 16-3 final at #7 Penn State on Wednesday night. The Mountain Hawks got goals from freshmen Kendall Garden and Nicole Isdander, along with junior Julie Tatios. Lehigh will return home on Sunday to face Howard for its final home game of the season before heading to Holy Cross next Friday (Apr. 19).
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Posted: 04/10/2013
Lehigh falls against Delaware State in rain-shortened game
Bad weather ended hopes of a comeback by the Lehigh baseball team in a 10-8 loss against Delaware State on Wednesday on the Goodman Campus. The game, which featured four lead changes, was called due to a thunderstorm with two outs in the top of the seventh inning. The Mountain Hawks drop to 17-16 with the non-league loss and the Hornets improve to 21-10.
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Posted: 04/10/2013
Lehigh sweeps doubleheader at Fordham to reach 20-win mark
Facing 1-0 deficits in both ends of Wednesday’s doubleheader at Fordham, the Lehigh softball team battled back to sweep the twinbill, winning the opener 6-1 and the nightcap 7-1 at Bahoshy Field. Freshman Morgan Decker went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and four RBI in game two to lead Lehigh, which improves to 20-13-1 on the season.
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Posted: 04/10/2013
Wednesday's match at Bucknell postponed to Monday
Due to anticipated inclement weather in the Lewisburg, Pa. area, Wednesday’s Lehigh-Bucknell men’s tennis match has been postponed. The Mountain Hawks and Bison will now play Monday at 3 p.m. on the Bucknell Varsity Tennis Courts.
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Posted: 04/09/2013
Lehigh falls 6-4 in defensive battle at Rider
Two runs in the ninth inning were not enough for the Lehigh baseball team, which fell to Rider 6-4 in a non-league game that was rescheduled from last month. Both teams turned two double plays in the contest, but the Mountain Hawks left 11 runners on base to drop to 17-15 on the season. Rider stands at 17-12 after the victory on Sonny Pittaro Field.
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Posted: 04/09/2013
Lehigh rolls to 7-0 win over rival Lafayette
Four days after the Lehigh men’s tennis team blanked rival Lafayette, the Mountain Hawk women replicated the feat with a 7-0 win Tuesday afternoon on the Sullivan Tennis Courts. The Mountain Hawks two of the three doubles matches and prevailed in all six singles matches to post their 13th straight win over the Leopards.
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Posted: 04/09/2013
2013 Lehigh Football Spring Prospectus
The Lehigh football program enjoyed another outstanding season in 2012. The Mountain Hawks posted their third consecutive ten win season, finishing at 10-1. Lehigh won its first nine games, and ran its regular season winning streak to an FCS-best 18 straight. A home loss to Colgate cost the Mountain Hawks their third straight Patriot League title, but Lehigh rebounded the next week to defeat arch rival Lafayette 38-21 in Easton, for its fifth consecutive win over the Leopards.
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Posted: 04/09/2013
Lehigh finishes strong to place ninth at Hoya Invitational
Senior Chelsea Michalek shot a final round 73 to lead the Lehigh women’s golf team in a strong final round of the Hoya Invitational Tuesday at The Members Club at Four Streams. The Mountain Hawks shot a respectable 311 to finish in ninth place in the 14-team field with an overall score of 981 (328-342-311).
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Posted: 04/09/2013
Lehigh heads to #7 Penn State for Wednesday night clash
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team heads to in-state rival Penn State on Wednesday for a showdown against the #7 Nittany Lions. Opening draw is set for 7 p.m. The Mountain Hawks look to bounce back from a tough stretch against a strong Penn State squad. Lehigh will then return home to host Howard on Senior Day Sunday.
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Posted: 04/09/2013
Mountain Hawks head to Fordham for Wednesday doubleheader
The Lehigh softball team returns to the road Wednesday as the Mountain Hawks head to the Bronx, N.Y. to face Atlantic 10 member Fordham in a non-league doubleheader. The Mountain Hawks went 4-1 in five home games last week and will use Wednesday’s twinbill as a tune-up for a key four-game Patriot League series versus Army this weekend at Kaufman Field.
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Posted: 04/09/2013
Lehigh reflects on season at 90th Lewis Wrestling Dinner
The Lehigh wrestling program looked back on an impressive season Saturday at the 90th annual Lewis Wrestling Dinner, held in the Wood Dining Room in Iacocca Hall on Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus. Close to 200 wrestlers, coaches, families and supporters of Lehigh wrestling were on hand for the dinner, which featured highlights from the 2012-13 season and remarks from head coach Pat Santoro and Lehigh’s six seniors.
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Posted: 04/08/2013
Mountain Hawks open up action at Hoya Invitational
The Lehigh women’s golf team sits in tenth place in a 14-team field after day one of the Hoya Invitational, Monday at The Members Club at Four Streams. The Mountain Hawks finished the first 36 holes of the 54 hole event with a score of 670, following up an opening-round 328 with a second round score of 342.
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Posted: 04/08/2013
Lehigh wins team title at Lafayette Invitational
The Lehigh men’s golf team shot a final round score of 294 to capture the team title at the 11th annual Lafayette Invitational, which wrapped-up Monday at Northampton Country Club. After entering the day in second place, the Mountain Hawks finished with a 36-hole team score of 303-294-597 to win by seven strokes over second place Drexel.
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Posted: 04/08/2013
Noone and Poillon earn Patriot League weekly awards
A pair of Lehigh men’s lacrosse players have earned Patriot League weekly honors following Saturday’s 13-10 win over Patriot League foe Colgate, as announced on Monday. Senior Mike Noone earned Defensive Player of the Week and Matt Poillon garnered Goalie of the Week for their standout performances. Senior Dante Fantoni also earned honorable mention recognition for his efforts.
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Posted: 04/08/2013
Lehigh to face Rider and Delaware State in break from PL action
The Lehigh baseball team will take a midweek break from Patriot League play when it goes up against Rider in a rescheduled game on Tuesday and hosts Delaware State on Wednesday. The contest at Rider was postponed from March 6 due to rain. First pitch for both games is slated for 3:30 p.m.
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Posted: 04/08/2013
Women's tennis heads to Lafayette for rivalry match Tuesday
The Lehigh women’s tennis team looks to get back on the winning track Tuesday as the Mountain Hawks travel to rival Lafayette for their final road match of the regular season. The Mountain Hawks will be looking to bounce back from a tough 5-2 loss to Colgate on Sunday while also looking to strengthen their positioning for the upcoming Patriot League Tournament.
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Posted: 04/08/2013
Two softball seniors collect Patriot League weekly awards
Two Lehigh softball players earned Patriot League Weekly honors following their performances as the Mountain Hawks went 4-1 last week in action against Rider and Lafayette. Senior Rosie Roessel was named Player of the Week for the first time in her career, while senior Becca Bliss earned Pitcher of the Week honors for the second straight week.
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Posted: 04/08/2013
April at Stabler Arena
April events include Bob Dylan, the Antique City Show, Lehigh Valley Steelhawks football and more!
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Posted: 04/08/2013
Pennsylvania’s Largest AntiqueShow Returns To Rauch Fieldhouse April 13-14
Ready to put the fun back in antiquing? Then join us at Rauch Field House on April 13th and 14th for Norm Schaut’s ‘Antique City’ Fun Fair- the largest indoor antique, art and collectibles event in Pennsylvania! The event will take place Saturday, April 13th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, April 14th from 10am-4pm. Admission is $8 per person and parking is free. For more information on the event, including a full list of offerings and directions, please visit antiquecityshow.com.
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Posted: 04/07/2013
Reed receives Guardian of the Game Award at the Final Four
Lehigh men’s basketball coach Brett Reed received an NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches) Guardian of the Game Award Sunday evening at the Final Four® in Atlanta. Reed was presented the Education award presented to a coach committed to continuing education and the development of their profession in order to be better mentors, teachers and leaders. Reed joins select company, including legendary UCLA coach John Wooden who won the first award in 2002.
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Posted: 04/07/2013
Lehigh earns hard-fought road win at Colgate
The Lehigh men’s tennis team posted its second straight Patriot League win as the Mountain Hawks went on the road to defeat Colgate 6-1 Sunday at the Turning Stone Resort. The Mountain Hawks swept three tough doubles matches and won the first four singles flights and five of six singles matches overall to earn the victory.
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Posted: 04/07/2013
Lehigh’s bats break out in historic second game of twinbill against Army
After suffering a 3-1 defeat to Army in game one, the Lehigh Baseball team broke out with a 19-10 drubbing of the Black Knights in the nightcap to split a Sunday doubleheader at Goodman Campus. Lehigh’s 19 runs and 22 hits were the highest totals since a 19-19 tie at Saint Joseph’s during the 2009 season.
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Posted: 04/07/2013
Mountain Hawks start strong at Lafayette Invitational
Behind a balanced team effort, the Lehigh men’s golf team sits in a tie for second place in the 18-team Lafayette Invitational after the opening round of play Sunday at Northampton Country Club. The Mountain Hawks shot 303 on day one tying Central Connecticut State for second place, one stroke behind Saint Peter’s which holds the 18-hole lead.
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Posted: 04/07/2013
Mountain Hawks fall 5-2 at Colgate on Sunday
Junior Jenai Bilimoria and sophomore Abby Farrell were winners in both doubles and singles action, but the Lehigh women’s tennis team fell to Colgate 5-2 Sunday at Turning Stone. The Mountain Hawks lost the doubles point in a tiebreak and could only muster two singles wins, as they fall to 4-11 overall and 1-2 in league matches.
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Posted: 04/07/2013
Mountain Hawks fall to American, 16-8
Lehigh fought back from an early 3-0 deficit to pull even at four, but American responded with a 5-0 run to end the half and rode the momentum in the second as the Mountain Hawks dropped a 16-8 final on Sunday. Senior Julie McBrien scored five of Lehigh’s goals, including the first four.
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Posted: 04/07/2013
Strong pitching powers Lehigh to Sunday sweep of Lafayette
Lehigh pitchers combined to allow just one run on three hits as the Mountain Hawks swept a doubleheader from Lafayette Sunday at Kaufman Field. Senior Becca Bliss allowed a run on two hits as the Mountain Hawks took game one 9-1 in five innings, and sophomore Emily Bausher followed with a complete-game one-hit shutout as Lehigh took the nightcap 5-0.
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Posted: 04/06/2013
Lehigh falls just short at Lafayette dual
The Lehigh women’s track and field team posted impressive numbers against Patriot League rival Lafayette on Saturday, but fell one point short in a 102-101 loss after 19 events were scored.
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Posted: 04/06/2013
Mountain Hawks thump Lafayette 119-84
The Lehigh men’s track and field team left Lafayette with a 119-84 victory on Saturday to capture five out of their last six meets, including indoors and outdoors, against the Leopards.
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Posted: 04/06/2013
Lehigh men win, women fall just short at Lafayette dual
Lehigh’s men’s and women’s track and field teams had mixed results in their annual dual meets against Patriot League rival Lafayette on Saturday. After 19 events were scored, the men emerged with a 119-84 victory while the women fell 102-101.
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Posted: 04/06/2013
Mountain Hawks continue success at Neuweiler Plate
The Lehigh rowing team continued its success at the Neuweiler Plate by winning all but two races to capture its third straight Neuweiler Plate crown on Saturday. An overall team effort saw the Mountain Hawks win nine races, including the Women’s Freshmen Four by a significant margin over the second place finisher.
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Posted: 04/06/2013
Brong’s heroics lift Lehigh to split versus Army
The Lehigh baseball team bounced back from a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in game one to earn a 4-3 extra inning victory and a Patriot League doubleheader split against Army. Brong hit the game-tying home run to send the nightcap into extra innings and roped a walk off single down the left field line to bring home senior Casey Turner for the winning run in the 10th.
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Posted: 04/06/2013
Mountain Hawks split series-opening doubleheader with Lafayette
Freshman MacKenzie Velasquez went 3-for-3 with three runs batted in as Lehigh downed rival Lafayette 6-1 in the opening game of a doubleheader Saturday at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks had to settle for a split however, as Lafayette took the nightcap 2-1 in eight innings, in a game in which Lehigh left nine runners on base.
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Posted: 04/06/2013
Big fourth quarter leads #18/19 Lehigh past Colgate, 13-10
In a heated rematch of last season’s Patriot League Championship Game, #18/19 Lehigh and Colgate combined for 23 goals and 20 penalties, but it was the Mountain Hawks who came up big when it mattered most. Lehigh broke an 8-8 tie after three quarters, outscoring Colgate 5-2 in the fourth for a big 13-10 win on Saturday in Goodman Stadium. The victory sets up a big showdown at Bucknell next Friday with the winner clinching the Patriot League Regular Season Title.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Seniors lead Lehigh to sweep of rival Lafayette
The Lehigh men’s tennis team posted its five straight win over rival Lafayette with a dominant 7-0 sweep of the Leopards Friday on the Ulrich Varsity Courts. Seniors Matt Savran and Andrew Krentz led the way as the Mountain Hawks swept all three doubles matches and won all six singles matches in straight sets.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Mountain Hawks to host Patriot League foe Army
The Lehigh baseball team will look to extend its three-game winning streak when it hosts Army in a pair of Patriot League doubleheaders Saturday and Sunday. First pitch from the Goodman Campus is scheduled for 12 p.m. both days.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Lehigh hosts American Sunday for crucial Patriot League matchup
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back from a midweek loss to Penn when it hosts American on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The crucial Patriot League matchup will be the final of three straight home games, all in an eight-day span. The Mountain Hawks enter 1-3 in league play but could still advance to the Patriot League Tournament by beating American Sunday and Holy Cross on Friday, Apr. 19.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Mountain Hawks to compete for the Neuweiler Plate this weekend
Coming off two strong efforts to begin the spring season, the Lehigh rowing team looks to continue the success on Saturday at the Neuweiler Plate in Lewisberry, Pa. The Mountain Hawks have enjoyed success at the Neuweiler Plate, winning the regatta each of the past two years.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Lehigh to take on rival Lafayette in annual dual meet
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After competing at three different meets last week, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will be competing in their annual outdoor dual meet at Lafayette scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Easton, Pa. The men’s team has won four out of its last five duals against the rival Leopards dating back to both indoor and outdoor competitions. Lehigh’s women’s team has not lost an indoor or outdoor dual against Lafayette since 2008.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Lehigh to take on rival Lafayette in annual dual meet
After competing at three different meets last week, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will be competing in their annual outdoor dual meet at Lafayette scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Easton, Pa. Lehigh’s women’s team has not lost an indoor or outdoor dual against Lafayette since 2008.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Lehigh to take on rival Lafayette in annual dual meet
After competing at three different meets last week, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will be competing in their annual outdoor dual meet at Lafayette scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Easton, Pa. The men’s team has won four out of its last five duals against the rival Leopards dating back to both indoor and outdoor competitions.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Lehigh picked third in league poll; readies for Lafayette Invitational
As the Lehigh men’s golf team prepares to return to the links this weekend at the Lafayette Invitational, the Mountain Hawks were picked to finish third at the Patriot League Championship in the poll announced Friday. The Mountain Hawks will host the Patriot League Championship April 27-28 on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Lee earns league honor as Lehigh readies for Hoya Invitational
As the Lehigh women’s golf team prepares to return to action on Monday, the Mountain Hawks received several Patriot League acknowledgments on Friday. Junior Crystal Lee was named Patriot League Player of the Month for March, while the Mountain Hawks tied Bucknell for the top spot in the inaugural Patriot League preseason poll.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
#18 Mountain Hawks host Colgate Saturday in Goodman Stadium
Riding two straight wins, the #18/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team remains home to host Colgate on Saturday. Opening faceoff is set for 11 a.m. in Goodman Stadium, Lehigh’s first game in its football stadium since hosting North Carolina in April of 2011. The rematch of last season’s Patriot League Championship Game will air live nationally on CBS Sports Network.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
Lehigh welcomes rival Lafayette in first home league series
The second weekend of Patriot League play has Lehigh playing its first league series at Kaufman Field as the Mountain Hawks welcome rival Lafayette for four games. The Mountain Hawks have won three straight games and at 15-12-1 are three games over .500 for the first time this season.
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Posted: 04/04/2013
McCollum named Senior CLASS First Team All-American
Lehigh men’s basketball’s C.J. McCollum has been named a Senior CLASS First Team All-American, as announced on Thursday. A Senior CLASS Award Finalist, McCollum is joined on the first team by winner Jordan Hulls (Indiana) along with Mike Groselle (The Citadel), Mike Muscala (Bucknell) and Mason Plumlee (Duke).
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Posted: 04/04/2013
Meet the Class of 2017: Morgan Lowe
A four year starter at Hempfield High School, Morgan Lowe comes to Lehigh as an accomplished outside hitter from Mountville, Pa. Lowe holds the all-time record at Hempfield with 1,457 kills and has also garnered multiple MVP awards while winning two state titles.
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Posted: 04/04/2013
Rivalry resumes as men's tennis hosts Lafayette Friday
The Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry will be in full swimming this weekend with head-to-head matchups in softball and track and field, but the weekend of rivalry action begins Friday on the tennis courts as the Mountain Hawks host the Leopards. Weather permitting the match will be played outdoors on the Ulrich Varsity Courts for the first time this season.
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Posted: 04/03/2013
Garzillo’s six hits help Mountain Hawks pound Drew, 15-7
The Lehigh baseball team scored in all but two innings to defeat Drew 15-7 on Wednesday on the Goodman Campus. Lehigh is 15-12 on the season, while the Rangers dropped to 7-13.
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Posted: 04/03/2013
Strong start not enough in loss to Penn
Lehigh scored the game’s first two goals and was within 3-2 at the half, but Penn proved too much as the Quakers exploded for 10 in the second to down the Mountain Hawks, 13-4 on a chilly Wednesday evening. Four different Lehigh players scored goals, led by a goal and assist from senior Julie McBrien.
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Posted: 04/03/2013
Sixth inning rally pushes Lehigh past Rider 6-3
Trailing 3-2 after five and a half innings, the Lehigh softball team scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 6-3 win over Rider Wednesday afternoon at Kaufman Field. Sophomore Emma Capetz had two extra base hits for the Mountain Hawks, while freshman Morgan Decker doubled home the go-ahead runs for Lehigh, which improves to 15-12-1 on the season.
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Posted: 04/02/2013
Lehigh posts 6-1 win over Monmouth Tuesday afternoon
In its first match in nine days, the Lehigh women’s tennis team cruised to a 6-1 win over Monmouth Tuesday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks swept three doubles matches and won five of six singles matches to improve to 4-11 on the spring season.
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Posted: 04/02/2013
Lehigh escapes with 10-7 victory at Saint Joseph’s
The Lehigh baseball team defeated Saint Joseph’s 10-7 in a Liberty Bell Classic matchup Tuesday on Smithson Field. The Mountain Hawks move to 14-12 on the season while Saint Joseph’s drops to 12-15.
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Posted: 04/02/2013
Abrams cards low round on final day of Towson Invitational
A strong final day on the links propelled the Lehigh men’s golf team to a tie for ninth place in the 24-team Whiting-Turner Towson Invitational which wrapped-up Tuesday at Prospect Bay Country Club. The Mountain Hawks shot 311 on Tuesday, their best round of the three-day, 54-hole event to finish with a final score of 940 (313-316-311).
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Posted: 04/02/2013
Abeln and Burke pick up Patriot League awards
Two members of the Lehigh baseball team earned Patriot League awards Tuesday after the first weekend of league play, as junior Joe Abeln was named Player of the Week and junior Mike Burke garnered the Pitcher of the Week award. Both players earned their respective awards for the first time in their careers.
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Posted: 04/02/2013
Lehigh remains home to face another Ivy foe Penn Wednesday
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team remains home to host its second straight Ivy League foe Wednesday night as the Mountain Hawks welcome Penn. Opening draw is set for 7 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Lehigh has five regular season games remaining, three at home, as the squad looks to gain momentum heading into its final two Patriot League games.
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Posted: 04/02/2013
Mountain Hawks welcome Rider Wednesday afternoon
After winning three-of-four games at Bucknell over the weekend in its Patriot League opener, the Lehigh softball team returns to Kaufman Field to open a five game home stand beginning Wednesday when the Mountain Hawks host Rider. The Mountain Hawks and Broncs will play a single game Wednesday before Lehigh shifts focus to a weekend series with rival Lafayette.
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Posted: 04/02/2013
Mountain Hawks reflect on season at annual banquet
The Lehigh swimming and diving program hosted its annual year-end banquet on Sunday, March 24, at the Wood Dining Room in Iacocca Hall on Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus. The luncheon is held to celebrate the year’s successes and to recognize outstanding student-athletes with annual program and team awards. The afternoon also featured remarks from head coach Rob Herb and several student-athletes.
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Posted: 04/01/2013
Mountain Hawks continue action at Whiting-Turner Towson Invitational
The Lehigh men’s golf team continued action at the Whiting-Turner Towson Invitational with a round of 316 in Monday’s second round at Prospect Bay Country Club. The Mountain Hawks fell three shots short of their day one score as they fell to 16th place in the 24 team field with a score of 629 entering the final day of competition.
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Posted: 04/01/2013
Ataman earns weekly PL award after breaking school record
Junior Jimil Ataman earned the Patriot League Female Field Athlete of the Week award following her record-breaking performance in the hammer throw at Saturday’s Winthrop Invite.
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Posted: 04/01/2013
Telesco earns second straight Rookie of the Week award
Lehigh men’s lacrosse defenseman Tripp Telesco has been named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week for a second consecutive week following the Mountain Hawks’ 12-7 win over Navy. Telesco posted a career high in groundballs (5) and caused turnovers (3) as the Lehigh defense held the Midshipmen to just seven goals and just four over the first 50:25.
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Posted: 04/01/2013
Bliss, Decker capture Patriot League softball weekly awards
The Lehigh softball team opened up Patriot League play by winning three out of four games from Bucknell over the weekend. On Monday, the Mountain Hawks picked up two Patriot League weekly awards as freshman Morgan Decker was named Player of the Week and senior Becca Bliss was named Pitcher of the Week. Lehigh went 3-3 last week to improve to 14-12-1 on the season.
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Posted: 04/01/2013
Lehigh to play midweek matchups against Saint Joseph’s and Drew
The Lehigh baseball team will take a break from Patriot League play when it faces Saint Joseph’s in the second round of Liberty Bell Classic on Tuesday and hosts Drew on Wednesday. Tuesday’s game begins at 3 p.m., while first pitch for Wednesday’s contest is 3:30 p.m. on the Goodman Campus.
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Posted: 03/31/2013
Kim shoots even par to lead Lehigh on day one of spring opener
Sophomore Carlos Kim shot even par 72 to lead Lehigh on the opening day of the Whiting-Turner Towson Invitational Sunday at Prospect Bay Country Club. The Mountain Hawks battled wet and windy conditions Sunday afternoon in their spring opener and finished with a score of 313 to tie for 12th place in the 24 team field after the opening 18 holes of competition.
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Posted: 03/31/2013
Mountain Hawks split Sunday PL doubleheader at Lafayette
The Lehigh baseball team fell to Lafayette 10-5 in game one of its second Patriot League doubleheader before shutting out the Leopards 8-0 in game two Sunday. The second game of the twinbill was called after eight innings due to rain at Kamine Stadium. Both teams are 2-2 to open their Patriot League seasons. Lehigh improves to 13-12 overall, while Lafayette is 5-21.
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Posted: 03/31/2013
Yale surges past Lehigh, 16-8
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team took a 5-4 lead early in the second half, but Yale responded in a big way to down the Mountain Hawks 16-8 on Sunday afternoon. Three Lehigh players posted multiple goals, led by three from senior Julie McBrien while freshman Megan Paytas and sophomore Kelsey Yenco added two goals and two assists apiece.
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Posted: 03/30/2013
Lehigh splits up over three invites
The Lehigh men’s track and field team split itself between three different meets Saturday, including the Winthrop Invite, Lafayette 7 Way, and Raleigh Relays. The team enjoyed varied success over the trio of meets.
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Posted: 03/30/2013
Ataman breaks school record in one of three Lehigh meets
While competing at the Winthrop Invite, Lafayette 7 Way, and Raleigh Relays this weekend, the Lehigh women’s track and field team enjoyed strong performances from its throwers and sprinters. The Mountain Hawks finished fifth at Lafayette with 47 points, while no team scores were kept at the other two meets.
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Posted: 03/30/2013
Mountain Hawks return to action against Yale Sunday
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse looks to bounce back from a slim loss at Lafayette Friday night when it hosts Yale on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks play three straight home games, all in an eight-day span, along with hosting Penn Wednesday night and American next Sunday afternoon (Apr. 7).
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Posted: 03/30/2013
Mountain Hawks split Saturday twinbill at Lafayette
On its first day of Patriot League play, the Lehigh baseball team (12-11,1-1 PL) split a doubleheader against rival Lafayette (4-20,1-1 PL). The Mountain Hawks took the first game 7-4, but fell to the Leopards 10-6 in game two.
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Posted: 03/30/2013
Two gold medals, four finalists highlight successful Murphy Cup
The Lehigh rowing team enjoyed a strong performance at the Murphy Cup Saturday as the Women’s Freshmen Four and Freshmen Eight each won gold medals while the Men’s Varsity Four and Freshmen Eight each advanced to the finals as well.
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Posted: 03/30/2013
Decker's blast powers Lehigh to Saturday sweep at Bucknell
Freshman Morgan Decker drilled a three-run home run in the top of the seventh, as Lehigh rallied to defeat Bucknell 3-1 in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday at Becker Field. The Mountain Hawks also won game one 5-2 behind a pair of RBI doubles from senior Liz Lucas as Lehigh won three of four games from the Bison in the first series of the Patriot League season.
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Posted: 03/30/2013
#18 Lehigh cruises to 12-7 win over Navy
The #18 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team jumped out to a 6-1 lead and wouldn’t look back as the Mountain Hawks downed Navy, 12-7 on Saturday to improve to 3-0 in Patriot League play. Twelve different Mountain Hawks recorded a point, led by sophomore Dan Taylor who recorded his third-career hat trick and classmate Patrick Corbett who added two goals.
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Posted: 03/29/2013
Lehigh drops tight 6-5 final at Lafayette
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team scored three of the final four first-half goals, but Lafayette mustered the one and only goal of the second as the Mountain Hawks dropped a tough 6-5 final on Friday evening. Junior Alexandra Fitzpatrick was stellar between the pipes, making 13 saves while freshman Megan Paytas paced the offense with a pair of goals.
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Posted: 03/29/2013
Mountain Hawks split at Bucknell on opening day of league play
The Lehigh softball team opened up Patriot League play with a 6-1 win over Bucknell in the first game of a doubleheader Friday at Becker Field. The Mountain Hawks had to settle for a split on the opening day of league play as the Bison rallied for a 2-1 win in the nightcap, in a game that was called due to darkness after five and a half innings.
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Posted: 03/29/2013
Mountain Hawks head to Murphy Cup Saturday
The Lehigh rowing team continues its spring season on Saturday when it competes in the Murphy Cup on the Cooper River in New Jersey. The Mountain Hawks enjoyed mixed results to open the spring last weekend as the women’s squad beat Temple and men fell to Delaware.
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Posted: 03/29/2013
#18 Mountain Hawks host Navy Saturday afternoon
The #18 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team returns home to the Ulrich Sports Complex on Saturday to host Navy, looking to improve to 3-0 in Patriot League play. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a hard-fought 8-5 win at a much-improved Holy Cross team last Saturday. Lehigh plays three of its final four regular season games at home.
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Posted: 03/29/2013
Lehigh to open Patriot League play with four-game set at rival Lafayette
The Lehigh baseball team will open Patriot League play with two doubleheaders against Lafayette this weekend. First pitch for each opening game Saturday and Sunday is slated for 12 p.m. at Kamine Stadium.
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Posted: 03/28/2013
Mountain Hawks to open league play with four games at Bucknell
The Patriot League softball season kicks off this weekend with Lehigh opening up league play on the road at Bucknell. The Mountain Hawks and Bison will play a four-game series at Becker Field in Lewisburg, Pa. with doubleheaders scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. Sunday’s scheduled doubleheader has been moved to Friday at 4 p.m. due to the threat of inclement weather on Sunday. If Friday’s second game cannot be completed, it will be resumed Saturday morning.
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Posted: 03/28/2013
Lehigh to open spring campaign Sunday at Whiting-Turner Towson Invitational
The Lehigh men’s golf team returns to the links for the start of its spring season this weekend as the Mountain Hawks will compete at the Whiting-Turner Towson Invitational beginning Sunday at Prospect Bay Country Club in Grasonville, Md. The tournament is the first of five spring events for the Mountain Hawks, who will host the Patriot League Championship April 27-28 at Saucon Valley Country Club.
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Posted: 03/28/2013
Lehigh heads to Lafayette for big game Friday night
Coming off a big Patriot League win over Bucknell, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team hopes to make it two in a row when it travels to archrival Lafayette to face the Leopards. Opening draw is set for 7 p.m. at Rappolt Field in Easton. The winner will have a leg up in the race for a Patriot League Tournament berth in late April.
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Posted: 03/28/2013
Knutson and McKnight earn All-District honors
Lehigh senior Gabe Knutson and junior Mackey McKnight were named Second Team NABC All-District honorees earlier this week, following in the footsteps of classmate C.J. McCollum who is a three-time First Team selection. Knutson averaged double-figure points for a third straight season to wrap up a stellar four-year career with more than 1,500 points. McKnight increased his scoring and assist totals from his first two seasons and was named a Second Team All-Patriot League honoree.
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Posted: 03/28/2013
Lehigh to compete at Winthrop and Lafayette invites
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will split themselves between Friday’s Winthrop Invite in Rock Hill, S.C. and the Lafayette 7-Way on Saturday. The meets will be the second and third contests of the Mountain Hawks’ outdoor season. Lehigh’s men’s squad was picked to finish fourth in the Patriot League Outdoor Preseason Poll released Monday, while the women’s team was picked to end up in third place.
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Posted: 03/28/2013
The "Ultimate" Spring Break
Over spring break, Lehigh Ultimate traveled to coastal Jekyll Island, Georgia for the High Tide Ultimate tournament. An annual tradition, each of the tournament’s four week long sessions brings college Ultimate teams from around the country for a week of sunny, warm weather and friendly yet intense competition.
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Posted: 03/28/2013
Five-Time Olympic Medalist Nastia Liukin Joins Pro Gymnastics Challenge as Coach
Nastia Liukin, one of the United States’ most decorated and admired Olympians, will help coach Team USA at the Professional Gymnastics Challenge on May 10 & 11, 2013 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa. The event, which will feature some of the greatest current and future male and female gymnasts, will be held in a team format, but the competitors doing a “skill vs. skill” challenge with men competing against women for points and prize money. Tickets are available at www.lehightickets.com.
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Posted: 03/27/2013
Lehigh drops two to tough Hofstra squad
In its final tune-up before the start of the Patriot League season, Lehigh was swept in a doubleheader by a strong Hofstra team Wednesday at Kaufman Field. The Pride took the opener 5-2 and won the nightcap 5-0 to end the Mountain Hawks’ 19-game home win streak. Freshman Morgan Decker had three of Lehigh’s 11 hits in the doubleheader, while senior Liz Lucas extended her hitting streak to ten games.
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Posted: 03/27/2013
Lehigh bows out to Temple in first round of Liberty Bell Classic
The Lehigh baseball team suffered a 9-3 defeat at Temple in round one of the Liberty Bell Classic on Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks dropped to 11-10 on the season and will host Saint Joseph’s in the next round of tournament games Tuesday. The Owls sit at 9-11 on the season.
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Posted: 03/26/2013
Rowing to celebrate its 25th anniversary this season
The Lehigh rowing team is celebrating its 25th anniversary this season, with the marquee celebration set for Apr. 20 in conjunction with the River Cup Regatta against Lafayette in Allentown. The Mountain Hawks will be remembering the last 25 years from their humble club beginnings all the way through to its current standing amongst Division I varsity rowing programs.
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Posted: 03/26/2013
Mountain Hawks to host regional rival Hofstra Wednesday.
In its final tune-up before Patriot League play begins this weekend, the Lehigh softball team will square off against one of the top programs in the northeast as Hofstra visits Kaufman Field for a doubleheader Wednesday afternoon. While Lehigh has dominated the Patriot League in recent years, Hofstra has dominated the CAA and has also enjoyed success at the national level.
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Posted: 03/26/2013
Lehigh’s Tuesday game at Temple moved to Wednesday, Coppin State game canceled
The Lehigh baseball team’s first round Liberty Bell Classic game at Temple has been postponed due to inclement weather. Originally scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, the contest has been postponed to 3 p.m. Wednesday on Skip Wilson Field in Ambler, Pa. Wednesday’s matchup against Coppin State on Goodman Campus has been canceled.
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Posted: 03/26/2013
Dykstra named to Israeli World Cup lacrosse team
Former Lehigh women’s lacrosse standout Lauren Dykstra ‘11 has been named to the Israeli World Cup lacrosse team, as announced by the Israel Lacrosse Association on Monday. The association announced its 20-player roster which will compete at the 2013 Federation of International Lacrosse Women’s World Cup at the Oshawa Civic Recreation Centre near Toronto, Canada from July 11-20, 2013.
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Posted: 03/25/2013
Mountain Hawks to battle Temple and host Coppin State on consecutive days
Following a 4-1 win in the nightcap of a doubleheader against LIU Brooklyn, the Lehigh baseball team will take the field against the Temple Owls on Tuesday before hosting Coppin State on Wednesday. First pitch for both games is scheduled for 3 p.m.
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Posted: 03/25/2013
Mountain Hawks picked to finish third in PL Outdoor Preseason Poll
The Lehigh women’s track and field team was picked to finish in third place in the Patriot League outdoor preseason poll, which was released Monday.
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Posted: 03/25/2013
Lehigh picked to finish fourth in preseason PL outdoor rankings
The Lehigh men’s track and field team was picked to finish fourth in the Patriot League’s preseason poll released Monday. The Mountain Hawks racked up 62 points to finish behind Navy (92), Bucknell (90) and Army (76). Lafayette (50), American (31), Colgate (29) and Holy Cross (18) rounded out the bottom four.
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Posted: 03/25/2013
McBrien earns Patriot League Midfielder of the Week honor
Lehigh senior midfielder Julie McBrien was named this week’s Patriot League Midfielder of the Week after stellar performances in last week’s play against Fairfield and Bucknell, highlighted by a six-point effort in Saturday’s big win over the Bison.
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Posted: 03/25/2013
Telesco named Patriot League Rookie of the Week
Lehigh freshman defenseman Tripp Telesco has been named this week’s Patriot League Rookie of the Week after impressive performances against UMass and Holy Cross. Telesco finished the week with five groundballs and a caused turnover as he’s played a key role on the Mountain Hawk defense from day one.
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Posted: 03/25/2013
Lucas, Watanabe garner weekly league softball laurels
As the Lehigh softball team opened its home schedule with a four-game series sweep of Niagara, two Mountain Hawks were honored with Patriot League weekly awards Monday. Senior catcher Liz Lucas was named Player of the Week while freshman Alexis Watanabe earned Rookie of the Week honors. The Mountain Hawks went 4-2 in six games last week to improve to 11-9-1 on the season.
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Posted: 03/24/2013
Mountain Hawks fall to Army in second PL contest
The Lehigh women’s tennis team fell to Army 7-0 on Sunday in its second Patriot League contest of the season. The sweep followed Lehigh’s 7-0 shutout of Holy Cross on Saturday at Army’s Lichtenberg Tennis Center, making Lehigh 3-11 overall and evening its Patriot League mark to 1-1. The Black Knights improved to 13-3 overall and have now won 57 straight Patriot League regular season matches.
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Posted: 03/24/2013
Lehigh falls to Army in second Patriot League contest
Coming off a 7-0 shutout victory against Holy Cross on Saturday, the Lehigh men’s tennis team fell to Army 5-2 on Sunday in Lichtenberg Tennis Center. Lehigh drops to 12-4 overall and 1-1 in Patriot League action. Army is right behind Lehigh in the overall standings at 12-5, but remains unbeaten in the Patriot League at 3-0.
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Posted: 03/24/2013
Softball finishes off weekend sweep of Niagara
The Lehigh softball team came back twice on Sunday to sweep a doubleheader (and the weekend series) from Niagara. The Mountain Hawks took home wins of 4-3 (in nine innings) and 10-8 for their first four-game winning streak of the season. Senior Rosie Roessel paced the offense with three hits in game one while freshmen Alexis Watanabe and Morgan Decker posted three hits apiece in game two.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Lehigh impresses in field events during outdoor opener
Strong performances in field events highlighted the Lehigh men’s track and field team’s outdoor season opener, the Philadelphia College Classic, on Saturday.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Mountain Hawks led by top throwing finishes in outdoor opener
The Lehigh women’s track and field team opened its outdoor season at the Philadelphia College Classic on Saturday with the throwers registering top finishes. Many of Lehigh’s competitors at the event were not able to use the indoor season to practice for their events.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Men's tennis throttles Holy Cross in Patriot League opener
Lehigh opened Patriot League play in dominant fashion Saturday with a 7-0 blanking of Holy Cross at Army’s Lichtenberg Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks swept all nine matches contested, dropping just three games in doubles and a total of seven games in the six singles matches as Lehigh opens league play with a win and improves to 12-3 overall.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Three-time All-American Hamlin falls in bid for NCAA title
Lehigh senior Robert Hamlin fell short in his bid to win a NCAA title as the Mountain Hawks’ three-time All-American dropped a 12-4 major decision to Ed Ruth of Penn State in the 184 pound finals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Home runs power Lehigh in doubleheader split against LIU Brooklyn
Senior Casey Turner and sophomore Pat Walshe smacked home runs off LIU Brooklyn pitching to help the Lehigh baseball team split a doubleheader against the Blackbirds on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks (11-9) dropped the first game 10-9 in 10 innings before prevailing 4-1 in the nightcap.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
#15/16 Mountain Hawks bounce back with 8-5 win at Holy Cross
The #15/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team bounced back from a tough midweek loss to UMass by posting an 8-5 win at a much-improved Holy Cross team Saturday. Senior David DiMaria led the offense with his 10th career hat trick while junior Ty Souders and freshman Tripp Telesco each posted three groundballs and a caused turnover on the defensive end. The Mountain Hawks improve to 6-4 and 2-0 in Patriot League play while the Crusaders fall to 4-4 and 1-2 in the league.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Lehigh sweeps doubleheader from Niagara in home opener
In its first home action of the 2013 season the Lehigh softball team snapped its three game losing streak by sweeping a doubleheader from Niagara Saturday at Kaufman Field. The Mountain Hawks took game one 3-1 behind a strong pitching performance from sophomore Emily Bausher, and built a 6-0 lead in support of senior Becca Bliss to take the nightcap 6-3.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Lehigh rowing impresses in opening race of spring season
The Lehigh rowing team opened its spring season on Saturday as the women’s squad beat Temple while the men fell to Delaware. The women’s team won all of its races, including a big win for the Varsity Eight (with a time of 7:12.90). The Mountain Hawks look to build momentum from a strong effort when they return to action at the Murphy Cup next weekend.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Sukonik, McBrien pace offense in big 14-8 win over Bucknell
Sophomore Carli Sukonik scored six goals and senior Julie McBrien added five to help lead the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team to a 14-8 win over Bucknell on Saturday. The win snapped a five-game losing skid for the Mountain Hawks and gives them their first Patriot League victory of the season. Junior Alexandra Fitzpatrick added 12 saves in a strong effort between the pipes.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
Mountain Hawks sweep Holy Cross to open league play
The Lehigh women’s tennis team opened Patriot League play on a strong note as the Mountain Hawks dominated Holy Cross 7-0 Saturday at Army’s Lichtenberg Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks dropped just five games in sweeping the doubles matches and won all six singles matches in straight sets to improve to 3-10 on the season.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Hamlin downs Bennett 3-2 to punch return ticket to NCAA Finals
For the second time in three years, Lehigh’s Robert Hamlin is headed to the NCAA finals as the Mountain Hawks’ three-time All-American defeated Ben Bennett of Central Michigan 3-2 in the semifinals of the NCAA Championships Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena. A first period takedown was the difference for Hamlin, who will face No. 1 seed Ed Ruth of Penn State in Saturday’s finals.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
#15/16 Lehigh looks to bounce back at Holy Cross Saturday
Coming off a tough 6-4 loss to UMass on Wednesday, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team heads to Patriot League play the remainder of the season beginning with a trip to Holy Cross Saturday. Opening faceoff against the Crusaders is set for 3 p.m. Following Saturday’s game, the Mountain Hawks head home for three of the last four in the regular season.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Lehigh ninth-inning rally falls short in series opener versus LIU Brooklyn
The Lehigh baseball team clawed its way back into its game against LIU Brooklyn on Friday on Goodman Campus before eventually falling 5-3. All three runs for the Mountain Hawks (10-8) came in the ninth inning, as consecutive RBI singles from sophomore Connor Faust and freshman Zach Gray put Lehigh within reach of a victory.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Hamlin advances to NCAA semis, becomes three-time All-American
Senior Robert Hamlin is Lehigh’s last man standing at the NCAA Wrestling Championships as he became a three-time All-American and three-time semifinalist with a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Ryan Loder of Northern Iowa. Hamlin will wrestle rival Ben Bennett of Central Michigan in Friday night’s semifinal round.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Lehigh heads to West Point for first two Patriot League matches
On an 11-3 tear so far this season, the Lehigh men’s tennis team will begin Patriot League play this weekend when they go up against Holy Cross at 8 p.m. Saturday and Army at 10 a.m. Sunday. Both matches will take place in West Point, N.Y.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Lehigh to open league play this weekend vs. Holy Cross, Army
The Lehigh women’s tennis team (2-10) will look to get its season on track when it opens Patriot League play against Holy Cross and Army this weekend. The Mountain Hawks will face the Crusaders at 9 a.m. Saturday before their match against the Black Knights at 2 p.m. Sunday. Both matches will take place in West Point, N.Y.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Lehigh to open outdoor season Saturday at Philadelphia College Classic
The Lehigh men’s track and field team will begin its outdoor season by competing in the Philadelphia College Classic on Saturday at Penn. The Mountain Hawks will compete against Villanova, La Salle, Saint Joseph’s and Temple in addition to the host Quakers.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Lehigh rowing opens spring season on Saturday
Following hard work during winter training, the Lehigh rowing team will begin its spring campaign Saturday morning as the women face Temple and the men take on Delaware on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The Mountain Hawks enjoyed a strong fall capped off by nine top-three finishes at the Frostbite Regatta.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Mountain Hawks to begin spring season Saturday at Philadelphia College Classic
The Lehigh women’s track and field team will begin its outdoor season by competing in the Philadelphia College Classic on Saturday at Penn. In addition to host Penn and some other local colleges, the Mountain Hawks will compete against Temple, Saint Joseph’s, Villanova and La Salle.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Lehigh looks for first Patriot League win Saturday against Bucknell
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to rebound from a tough loss to Fairfield when it hosts Bucknell on Saturday. Opening draw at the Ulrich Sports Complex is scheduled for 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks stand at 2-6 after a five-game losing streak, but against touch competition (Delaware, Navy, #2 Florida, Colgate and Fairfield). Lehigh looks for a big win on Saturday to get right back into the thick of things in the Patriot League standings.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Hungry Mountain Hawks to begin spring practice Friday
The Lehigh football program returns to the field for the start of their spring practice segment on Friday, eager to get back to work following the disappointment that came with being denied a playoff berth despite a 10-1 overall record. The Mountain Hawks are 31-6 over the last three seasons, with three-straight ten-plus win campaigns, but after being left out of the postseason party last year, the Mountain Hawks are hungry to get back to work in preparation for the 2013 season.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
Mountain Hawks to open home slate vs. Niagara this weekend
After playing its first 17 games of the season on the road or at neutral sites, the Lehigh softball team opens up its home schedule this weekend with a four-game series against Niagara. The Mountain Hawks are hoping to get a boost from the friendly confines of Kaufman Field, where Lehigh won its last 15 games last season, including all three of its Patriot league tournament games.
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Posted: 03/21/2013
Lehigh advances three to day two of NCAA Championships
Lehigh senior Robert Hamlin won a 6-3 decision over Dan Rinaldi of Rutgers to reach the quarterfinals for the third straight year as the Mountain Hawks wrapped-up day one of the NCAA Championships Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena. Freshman Randy Cruz and sophomore Nathaniel Brown joined Hamlin in advancing to Friday’s second day of action.
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Posted: 03/21/2013
Cruz, Hamlin win; two seeds upset in opening session of NCAAs
Freshman Randy Cruz and senior Robert Hamlin posted victories to lead Lehigh in the opening session of the NCAA Wrestling Championships Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena. The Mountain Hawks went 2-3 in Thursday’s afternoon session with two of Lehigh’s three seeded wrestlers falling victim to opening round upsets.
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Posted: 03/21/2013
Mountain Hawks to face LIU Brooklyn this weekend
Looking to rebound from a loss to Temple in its home opener Wednesday, the Lehigh baseball team will host the LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds at 3 p.m. Friday before heading to Brooklyn for a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 1 p.m.
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Posted: 03/20/2013
Fast start not enough in 6-4 loss to UMass
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team took a 2-0 lead less than three minutes into the game, but could only manage two more the rest of the way as UMass topped the #15/16 Mountain Hawks 6-4 on Wednesday evening at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Nationally televised on ESPNU as the Warrior Game of the Week, the Mountain Hawks were anchored by sophomore goalie Matt Poillon, who made 13 saves while junior Ty Souders had five groundballs and two caused turnovers to lead the defense.
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Posted: 03/20/2013
Lehigh drops home opener against Temple, 11-8
The Lehigh baseball team came back to take an eighth-inning lead, but couldn’t hold on in an 11-8 loss to Temple in its home opener Wednesday on Goodman Campus. The Mountain Hawks drop to 10-7 on the season and the Owls improve to 7-9.
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Posted: 03/20/2013
Mountain Hawks fall to Fairfield, 9-4
The Fairfield women’s lacrosse team took down Lehigh, 9-4 Tuesday at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Despite taking the early 1-0 lead, the Stags answered with five straight goals and held the lead for the remainder of the game.
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Posted: 03/20/2013
Lucas sets HR mark but Lehigh drops pair at Penn
Senior Liz Lucas became Lehigh’s career leader in home runs but the Lehigh softball team returned to action after a week of games in Florida with two losses to Penn Wednesday at Penn Park. Lehigh squandered a 6-2 lead as the Quakers rallied for a 7-6 win in game one, while the hosts blanked the Mountain Hawks 2-0 in the nightcap.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Mountain Hawks drop 67-66 stunner at Wyoming in CBI
Senior Gabe Knutson gave Lehigh a two-point lead with just over five seconds remaining, but Wyoming answered on the other end with a buzzer-beating three from Nathan Sobey to end the Mountain Hawks’ season in heartbreaking fashion, 67-66 in the first round of the College Basketball Invitation on Tuesday. Lehigh was down by 10 in the first half, yet responded to open a seven-point second-half advantage, but the Cowboys staged a 10-2 run over the final five minutes.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Mountain Hawks battle back for 5-2 win over Saint Joseph's
The Lehigh men’s tennis team snapped its two match losing streak with a gritty 5-2 win over Saint Joseph’s Tuesday night at the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks lost the doubles point but reeled off wins at the last five singles flights to rally for the win as Lehigh improves to 11-3 on the season.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Mountain Hawks head to Iowa for NCAA Championships
Lehigh’s five qualifiers head to Iowa for the 83rd NCAA wrestling championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, as the national tournament returns to Iowa for the first time since 2001. The Mountain Hawks have returned to the national spotlight with back-to-back eighth place finishes at the last two NCAA championships.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Lehigh third in Presidents' Cup standings after winter season
At the conclusion of the winter sports season Lehigh stands in third place in the Presidents’ Cup standings with 61.25 points overall, the Patriot League announced Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks trail Bucknell and Navy, who are tied for the top spot with 68 points. Colgate and Army are within 0.75 points of each other for fourth and fifth place, respectively, followed by American, Lafayette and Holy Cross.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Mountain Hawks suffer 7-0 home loss to Saint Joseph's
In its final tune-up before Patriot League play begins this weekend, the Lehigh women’s tennis team fell to Saint Joseph’s 7-0 Tuesday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. Junior Taylor Hampshire and freshman Ali Kaminetsky won at No. 2 doubles but the visiting Hawks won the other two doubles matches and swept six singles matches.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Mountain Hawks welcome Fairfield on Wednesday
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to rebound from a tough overtime loss to Colgate when it hosts Fairfield on Wednesday. Opening draw at the Ulrich Sports Complex is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Mountain Hawks stand at 2-5 after a four-game losing streak, but against strong foes (Delaware, Navy, #2 Florida and Colgate).
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Posted: 03/19/2013
#15/16 Lehigh hosts UMass Wednesday for ESPNU showdown
Riding two straight wins, the #15/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks for its first three-game winning streak of the season when it hosts UMass on Wednesday. Opening faceoff is set for 6 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex and will air live nation-wide on ESPNU and WatchESPN as Warrior’s National Game of the Week. Mike Corey, Quint Kessenich and Paul Carcaterra are on the call.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Mountain Hawks post top ten team finish at C&F Bank Intercollegiate
The Lehigh women’s golf team enjoyed a strong finish at the C&F Bank Intercollegiate as the second round of the weather-shortened tournament was completed Tuesday on the River Course at Kingsmill Resort. The Mountain Hawks bettered their opening round 321 with a second round 302 to finish at 623, which tied Lehigh for ninth place in the 28 team field.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
How to follow the CBI First Round game at Wyoming
The Lehigh men’s basketball plays at Wyoming Tuesday night in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local). There are several ways to follow including national television, radio and more.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Mountain Hawks to host Temple in home opener Wednesday
After concluding its seven-game road trip with back-to-back extra inning contests, the Lehigh baseball team will host the Temple Owls in its home opener at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The contest was moved from Tuesday because of snow. Lehigh comes to Goodman Campus winning five of its last seven games and owning an overall record of 10-6.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Best Friends Manny, Fantoni Playing For Bragging Rights
“Playing Dante would be one of the greatest moments of my career,” said UMass senior attackman Will Manny. “Throughout the week, I’d be telling my defense the scouting report on him. I’d tell my defensemen to beat up on my man for 60 minutes, but after the game, he’s still my best friend.” That was two years ago.
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Posted: 03/18/2013
Lehigh collects two weekly awards, readies for Penn DH Wednesday
Two members of the Lehigh softball team garnered Patriot League honors this week following the Mountain Hawks’ spring break trip to Florida. Senior Liz Lucas earned Patriot League Player of the Week honors while sophomore Emily Bausher was named Pitcher of the Week. Lehigh went 4-4 in eight games last week and 4-6 overall on its spring break trip.
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Posted: 03/18/2013
Mountain Hawks face Wyoming in CBI Tuesday night
Following its third 20-win season in the past four years, the Lehigh men’s basketball team will open postseason play as it travels to Laramie, Wyoming to face the Cowboys in the first round of the College Basketball Invitational. Tipoff on Tuesday is set for 7 p.m. local time (9 p.m. ET) and will air nationally on AXS.TV, which can be found on Service Electric channel 622, DirecTV channel 340, Verizon FiOS channel 569 and Dish Network channel 362.
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Posted: 03/18/2013
Turner and Long pick up first career PL honors
Lehigh senior outfielder Casey Turner and freshman pitcher Kevin Long earned the Patriot League Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week awards, respectively, it was announced Monday.
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Posted: 03/17/2013
Lehigh to play at Wyoming in College Basketball Invitational Tuesday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team will play in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) and will travel to Wyoming for a Tuesday night showdown with the Cowboys. This marks the Mountain Hawks’ third national postseason appearance in the last four years. Lehigh finished the season 21-9, 10-4 in Patriot League play while advancing to the league semifinals for a fourth straight season.
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Posted: 03/17/2013
Lehigh battles tough conditions in first round of C&F Bank Intercollegiate
Less than a week after earning medalist honors at the Lehigh Palm Beach Invitational, junior Crystal Lee led Lehigh with a 79 in the opening round of the C&F Bank Intercollegiate Sunday on the River Course at the Kingsmill Resort. Players battled cold, wet weather conditions Sunday as the Mountain Hawks shot 321 to tie for 13th place out of 28 teams after day one.
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Posted: 03/16/2013
Lehigh rallies back for 12-inning win at Mount St. Mary’s
Playing in its second straight extra-inning game against Mount St. Mary’s, the Lehigh baseball team bounced back from a heartbreaking loss Friday night to defeat the Mountaineers 10-9 in 12 innings on Saturday. After rain halted play for two hours in the sixth inning and the Mountain Hawks relinquished the lead in the 10th, an RBI single up the middle by senior Casey Turner drove in junior Brandon Wilt from second base for the winning run.
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Posted: 03/16/2013
Gabe Knutson: Accounting for Success
Senior Gabe Knutson is making big plays on the court and in the classroom and he’s got the numbers to prove it. The Accounting major from Urbandale, Iowa has left his mark on more than the hardwood during his four years here at Lehigh and his prospects for the future are brighter than ever.
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Posted: 03/16/2013
Lehigh falls short in overtime against Colgate, 10-9
A goal by Colgate midfielder Amanda O’Sullivan in the second overtime period was the difference as the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team dropped a 10-9 final Saturday at a snowy Ulrich Sports Complex. With the tough loss, the Mountain Hawk fall to 2-5 overall and 0-2 in Patriot League play while the Raiders improve to 4-4 and 2-0 in the league.
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Posted: 03/16/2013
#15/16 Lehigh wins Patriot League opener at Army 10-6
Senior Brian Hess paced the offense with his second-career hat trick while sophomore Matt Poillon made 12 saves between the pipes as the #15/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team topped Army 10-6 in its league opener Saturday. Five Mountain Hawks (5-3, 1-0 Patriot League) finished with double-figure points, and senior Ryan Snyder was stellar at the faceoff X, to help Lehigh get off to an early lead which it wouldn’t relinquish.
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Posted: 03/15/2013
Bausher's gem propels Lehigh to split on final day in Florida
The Lehigh softball team closed out its week-long trip to Florida by splitting a pair of contests Friday at the Rebel Spring Games. The Mountain Hawks avenged a loss to North Dakota on Sunday with a 7-0 win Friday morning, but dropped their final game in Florida 3-1 to Columbia. The Mountain Hawks are now 7-7-1 overall after going 4-6 over ten games this week.
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Posted: 03/15/2013
Lehigh comeback falls short in opener against Mount St. Mary’s
The Lehigh baseball team took Mount St. Mary’s into extra innings after facing a seven-run deficit, but it was the Mountaineers who came out on top 9-8 after 10 innings Friday at E.T. Straw Family Stadium. The Mountain Hawks are now 9-6 this season, while Mount St. Mary’s is 4-9.
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Posted: 03/15/2013
Eagles to hold 2013 training camp in Philadelphia
After holding training camp at Lehigh University for the last 17 seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles announced Friday that the team will hold its 2013 training camp at the NovaCare Complex in Philadelphia. The NovaCare Complex serves as the year-round training site for the Eagles organization.
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Posted: 03/15/2013
Lehigh returns home to host Colgate Saturday in key league showdown
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to bounce back following a recent rough stretch when it returns home to host Colgate in a big Patriot League showdown on Saturday. Gametime is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks hope to even their league mark at 1-1 while snapping a two-game losing streak against the Raiders.
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Posted: 03/15/2013
Pro Gymnastics Challenge Brings World-Renowned Athletes to Stabler
With an amazing cast of Olympic and world-renowned male and female athletes, the Professional Gymnastics Challenge will deliver a gymnastics showdown like no other, packed with huge skills and plenty of excitement! Ticket prices and levels range from $60 to $150 per day, with 2-day discount combo packages available at 15% off. Tickets are available at www.lehightickets.com, by calling 1-866-734-6204 or visiting the Stabler Arena Box Office.
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Posted: 03/14/2013
Lucas ties career HR mark as Lehigh takes two Thursday
The Lehigh softball team snapped its three game losing streak with two very different wins Thursday at the Rebel Spring Games. The Mountain Hawk bats awakened for 13 runs in a 13-2, five-inning win over Saint Peter’s in Thursday’s first contest, and then junior Ashley Quigley tossed a one-hit shutout as the Brown and White blanked Wagner 7-0 in the nightcap.
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Posted: 03/14/2013
#15/16 Mountain Hawks open league play at Army Saturday
Coming off a big win over #12/13 Penn State in the Independence Classic, the #15/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will look to carry that momentum when it heads to Army for the Patriot League opener. Opening faceoff against the Black Knights is set for 12 p.m. in Michie Stadium. The Mountain Hawks look to win their Patriot League opener for a third straight season.
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Posted: 03/13/2013
Lehigh’s winning streak ends with 17-8 loss at NC A&T
The Lehigh baseball team’s six-game winning streak was snapped by North Carolina A&T, as the Mountain Hawks fell to the Aggies 17-8 on Wednesday night at War Memorial Stadium.
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Posted: 03/13/2013
Lehigh's win streak snapped with two losses in Florida
The Lehigh men’s tennis team saw its nine match win streak come to an end on Wednesday as the Mountain Hawks dropped the final two games of their spring break trip. The day began with Lehigh dropping a 6-1 decision to Big East member Marquette and ended with a 4-1 loss to host Bethune-Cookman. The Mountain Hawks are now 10-3 on the season.
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Posted: 03/13/2013
Farrell wins in singles and doubles but Lehigh falls at Bethune-Cookman
The Lehigh women’s tennis team closed out its spring break trip to Florida with a 5-2 loss to Bethune-Cookman Wednesday afternoon. Sophomore Abby Farrell was a winner in both singles and doubles but the Wildcats won two of three doubles matches plus four singles matches to earn the win, dropping the Mountain Hawks to 2-9 on the season.
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Posted: 03/13/2013
Three of Lehigh's five qualifiers earn seeds as NCAA brackets announced
Seeds and brackets for the upcoming NCAA Championships were announced Wednesday evening with three Lehigh wrestlers earning top 12 seeds for the national tournament March 21-23 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Senior Robert Hamlin and junior Joey Napoli both earned No. 3 seeds at 184 and 157 respectively, while sophomore Nathaniel Brown is seeded ninth at 174.
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Posted: 03/13/2013
Coen adds Mark Surma to football coaching staff
Lehigh head coach Andy Coen has announced the addition of Mark Surma to the Mountain Hawks’ coaching staff. Surma spent the last six seasons at Franklin & Marshall College, the first four as a student-athlete and the last two as an assistant coach. He will serve as the Assistant Defensive Backs coach for the Mountain Hawks.
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Posted: 03/12/2013
Mountain Hawks fall at #2 Florida
Second-ranked Florida jumped on Lehigh early and often as the Gators downed the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team 18-2 on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks hung tough down the stretch, scoring two of the six second-half goals while holding a 5-2 edge in draw controls over the final 30 minutes. Lehigh will look to bounce back when it returns home Saturday to host Colgate in a big Patriot League showdown.
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Posted: 03/12/2013
Mountain Hawks score two in the ninth to take down UNCG, 9-8
Sophomore Lance Kirschenbaum delivered a pinch hit single in the top of the ninth inning and sophomore Nick Stephens pitched a scoreless inning to give the Lehigh baseball team a 9-8 comeback win against UNC-Greensboro Tuesday at UNCG Baseball Stadium. The Mountain Hawks have now won sixth straight contests and boast an overall record of 9-4.
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Posted: 03/12/2013
Mountain Hawks take down Fairfield for tenth win
The Lehigh men’s tennis team posted its tenth win of the season and its ninth in a row as the Mountain Hawks downed Fairfield 6-1 Tuesday evening at DeSoto Park. Rain delayed the start of the match but once things got underway, Lehigh won two doubles matches and five singles matches to improve to 10-1 overall and 2-0 on its spring break trip.
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Posted: 03/12/2013
Lehigh bats can't get untracked in two Tuesday losses
Offensive woes plagued the Lehigh softball team in two losses Tuesday at the Rebel Spring Games. The Mountain Hawks managed a total of six hits in the two games as they fell to Butler 2-0 and Robert Morris (4-2) to fall to 4-6-1 on the season. Six different players notched one hit apiece, while Lehigh left eight runners on base in the two games.
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Posted: 03/12/2013
Reed named a finalist for Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award
Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed is one of only 20 finalists in the nation for the Skip Prosser Man of the Year Award, as announced by CollegeInsider.com on Tuesday. The award was established in 2008 to honor those who not only achieve success on the basketball court, but who also display moral integrity off it as well. This season, Reed has become Lehigh’s all-time winningest coach and the fastest coach in Patriot League history to 100 career victories.
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Posted: 03/12/2013
Field hockey earns several NFHCA academic honors
The Lehigh field hockey team earned a number of academic honors from the NFHCA last week. The Mountain Hawks garnered an academic team award for a collective GPA over 3.0 while nine individuals were named to the 2012 Gladiator by SGI/NFHCA Division I National Academic Squad. In addition, freshman Katherine Koomar was among the Division I Scholars of Distinction for a GPA of 3.90 or higher through the first semester of the 2012-13 academic year.
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Posted: 03/12/2013
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Posted: 03/12/2013
Lee's 73 leads Mountain Hawks at Lehigh Palm Beach Invitational
Junior Crystal Lee shot 73 to earn medalist honors, to lead the Lehigh women’s golf team at its spring season-opening Lehigh Palm Beach Invitational on a breezy Monday at the Lost Tree Club. The Mountain Hawks competed against Yale and Richmond in the three-team, 18-hole event.
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Posted: 03/12/2013
Lehigh announces 2013 football schedule
On the heels of the program’s third straight ten-win season, Lehigh head coach Andy Coen announced the Mountain Hawks 2013 football schedule on Tuesday. The 11-game slate features five games at picturesque Goodman Stadium, including a visit from perennial playoff team New Hampshire, and the 149th meeting of the Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry.
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Posted: 03/11/2013
Lehigh opens spring break trip with 8-1 win over Florida Tech
A trip to sunny Florida for the first outdoor match of the season could not cool down the Lehigh men’s tennis team as the Mountain Hawks opened their spring break trip with their eighth consecutive win, 8-1 over Florida Tech Monday at the Fee Avenue Courts. The Mountain Hawks swept the doubles matches and won five of six singles matches to improve to 9-1 on the season.
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Posted: 03/11/2013
Mountain Hawks fall 8-1 to nationally-ranked Florida Tech
In the opening match of its spring break trip, Lehigh played outdoors for the first time this season, but the Mountain Hawks fell to a tough Florida Tech squad 8-1 Monday on the Fee Avenue Courts. In a match that was played with Division II nine-point scoring, Lehigh mustered just one point against a Panther team that is ranked 16th in Division II.
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Posted: 03/11/2013
Bausher pitches Mountain Hawks to Monday split in Florida
Sophomore Emily Bausher tossed a two-hit shutout and freshman Morgan Decker went 2-for-3 as the Lehigh softball team downed Akron 4-0 Monday for its first win at the Rebel Spring Games. The Mountain Hawks had to settle for a split on the second day of action in Florida as Eastern Illinois defeated the Brown and White 8-2 in Monday’s second game.
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Posted: 03/11/2013
Lehigh heads to #2 Florida Tuesday night
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to bounce back from a pair of losses Tuesday when it heads to #2 Florida to face the Gators. Opening draw is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday will mark the second ever meeting between the two sides after Lehigh hung tough in a 15-10 defeat two seasons ago.
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Posted: 03/10/2013
Lehigh completes sweep of Coppin State with pair of wins
The Lehigh baseball team extended its winning streak to four consecutive games Sunday after taking both games of a doubleheader against the Coppin State Eagles. The Mountain Hawks won game one 9-4 and broke open game two with four runs in the final inning to emerge with a 7-1 victory. The wins bring the Mountain Hawks to 8-4 on the season while Coppin State falls to 3-11.
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Posted: 03/10/2013
Lehigh opens spring break trip with two tough losses
The Lehigh softball team opened up its spring break trip to Florida with two tough losses Sunday at the Rebel Spring Games. Sophomore Emily Bausher struck out 14 batters in Sunday’s opener, but the Mountain Hawks fell to Eastern Illinois 4-3 in eight innings. Lehigh was unable to hold a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning of game two as three errors led to three unearned runs in a 5-3 loss to North Dakota.
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Posted: 03/09/2013
Mountain Hawks drop Patriot League opener at Navy
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team dropped a 14-4 final in its Patriot League opener Saturday against defending league champion Navy. Sophomore Carli Sukonik scored two of the Mountain Hawks’ goals while junior Alexandra Fitzpatrick made 11 saves between the pipes. Lehigh will now head to #2 Florida on Tuesday before returning home to host Colgate in a Patriot League clash next Saturday.
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Posted: 03/09/2013
#17/19 Lehigh beats #12/13 Penn State in Independence Classic
Senior Dante Fantoni and sophomore Dan Taylor paced the offense with five points apiece while sophomore Matt Poillon made 11 saves in goal as the #17/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team topped #12/13 Penn State, 12-10 in the Whitman’s Sampler Independence Classic Saturday at PPL Park. Lehigh took a 5-1 halftime lead, but the Nittany Lions scored eight of the next 10 goals to take a 9-7 fourth-quarter advantage.
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Posted: 03/09/2013
Lehigh earns second straight shutout with 1-0 win at Coppin State
Despite being no-hit by the opposition, the Lehigh baseball team took advantage of five errors by Coppin State to capture a 1-0 victory Saturday to open their three-game series against the Eagles. Junior catcher Joe Abeln scored the game’s only run and made the last out of the contest by throwing out Eagles pinch runner Dawan Smith at second base. The Mountain Hawks improved their record to 6-4 with the win, while Coppin State fell to 3-9 after the pitcher’s duel at Joe Cannon Stadium.
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Posted: 03/09/2013
Mountain Hawks claim three titles, finish fourth at EIWAs
Despite the absence of its two senior leaders, the Lehigh wrestling team enjoyed a strong finish Saturday as the EIWA Championships wrapped-up at the RAC. Freshman Randy Cruz, junior Joey Napoli and sophomore Nathaniel Brown all won individual EIWA titles as the Mountain Hawks finished in fourth place with 101.5 points.
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Posted: 03/09/2013
Mountain Hawks fall short in Patriot League Semis at Lafayette
Down 16 in the second half, the Lehigh men’s basketball team put forth a valiant effort to pull within five, but couldn’t get any closer as Lafayette downed the Mountain Hawks 82-69 in the Patriot League Semifinals on Saturday. Senior Holden Greiner scored 16 points to surpass 1,000 for his career, becoming the 31st player in school history and third in his class to reach the milestone. Senior Gabe Knutson also scored in double figures, finishing with 10 points to eclipse 1,500 in his career.
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Posted: 03/08/2013
Cruz, Napoli, Brown reach EIWA finals, Lehigh fourth after day one
Three Lehigh wrestlers will compete for EIWA titles on Saturday as day one of the 109th EIWA Championships wrapped up Friday night at the RAC. Freshman Randy Cruz, junior Joey Napoli and sophomore Nathaniel Brown won semifinal bouts, with Cruz and Napoli winning by fall as the Mountain Hawks sit in fourth place with 82.5 points after one day of competition.
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Posted: 03/08/2013
Mountain Hawks open league play at Navy Saturday
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to rebound from a tough home loss to Delaware when it opens Patriot League play at Navy Saturday. Opening draw at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. The Mountain Hawks stand at 2-2 after victories over Villanova and Binghamton and losses to Temple and Delaware.
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Posted: 03/08/2013
Lehigh and Lafayette clash Saturday in Patriot League Semifinals
Riding a three-game winning streak, the Lehigh men’s basketball team returns to the site of its last defeat when it heads to Lafayette for a huge Patriot League Semifinal showdown on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The Mountain Hawks are eying their third appearance in the Patriot League Title Game in the last four seasons, as are the Leopards. Lehigh won the league title in 2010 and 2012 while Lafayette advanced to the championship game in 2010 and 2011.
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Posted: 03/08/2013
Lehigh sends five wrestlers to EIWA semifinals
Five Lehigh wrestlers reached Friday night’s semifinals as the Mountain Hawks opened up action at the 109th EIWA Championships at the RAC. Senior Robert Hamlin, sophomore Nathaniel Brown and freshmen Randy Cruz and John Bolich all went 2-0 in the first session, with Hamlin and Cruz recording pins. Junior Joey Napoli won his only match to reach the semifinals as well.
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Posted: 03/08/2013
#17/19 Lehigh faces #12/13 Penn State Saturday in Independence Classic
The #17/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back from a hard-fought 6-4 defeat to #18 Penn when it heads to PPL Park for the Whitman’s Sampler Independence Classic against #12/13 Penn State. Faceoff is set for 5 p.m. It marks the third game of a tripleheader as Syracuse faces St. John’s at 12 p.m. and Penn takes on Villanova at 2:30. All three games will air live on ESPN3. The game will also air on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia via tape delay at 8:30 p.m.
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Posted: 03/08/2013
Lehigh hits the road for eight-game spring break trip
After its game against Rider was postponed Wednesday, the Lehigh baseball team (5-4) will play eight games in nine days during spring break. The Mountain Hawks’ east coast road trip begins with a three-game series at Coppin State followed by single games against UNC-Greensboro and North Carolina A&T, respectively. A three-game set at Mount St. Mary’s next weekend in Emmitsburg, Md. will wrap up the Mountain Hawks’ trip.
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Posted: 03/07/2013
Lehigh’s season ends with hard-fought 64-59 defeat at Holy Cross
The fifth-seeded Lehigh women’s basketball team fought back from a 15-point first-half deficit, but couldn’t pull any closer than three as #4 Holy Cross defeated the Mountain Hawks 64-59 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals on Thursday evening. Lehigh had several chances in the second half to pull within a single possession, but the Crusaders continued to have an answer. Freshman Kerry Kinek scored a game-high 18 points while senior Becky Guman chipped in with 12.
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Posted: 03/07/2013
Nine Mountain Hawks earn seeds as EIWA brackets unveiled
Seeds and brackets for the 109th EIWA Championships were announced Thursday evening following a meeting of the conference’s head coaches. Nine of Lehigh’s tournament entrants were seeded in the top eight, with five of those nine Mountain Hawks earning top two seeds. Seven Mountain Hawks will compete in the opening round while three received first-round byes.
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Posted: 03/07/2013
Mountain Hawks set to host spring-opening tournament in Florida
The Lehigh women’s golf team will be heading to Florida to open its spring season as the Mountain Hawks will host the three-team Lehigh Invitational Monday at The Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach. The Mountain Hawks will be joined by Richmond and Yale for the one-day, 18-hole tournament on the club’s 6,044-yard, par-72 course.
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Posted: 03/07/2013
Mountain Hawks look to stay hot as they head to sunny Florida
The Lehigh men’s tennis team is about to embark on a Spring Break trip to Florida where the Mountain Hawks will face four opponents over three days from March 11-13. The Mountain Hawks will start their trip in Melbourne, Fla. for matches against Florida Tech and Fairfield before heading to Daytona Beach to hit the courts against Marquette and Bethune-Cookman.
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Posted: 03/07/2013
Lehigh to face two Florida schools on spring break trip
The Lehigh women’s tennis team is preparing to hit the road for their spring break trip to Florida for two matches. The Mountain Hawks will start their trip in Melbourne, Fla. on Monday March 11 for a match against Florida Tech before heading to Daytona Beach for an afternoon match against Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday, March 13.
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Posted: 03/07/2013
Mountain Hawks look to build on solid start at Rebel Spring Games
The Lehigh softball team opened the 2013 season with three wins in five games at the Towson Invitational last weekend. The Mountain Hawks will next embark on their annual spring break trip to the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Fla., where they will play ten games against eight different opponents over a span of six days.
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Posted: 03/07/2013
Lehigh After Dark's "Climb For Time" Event Was A Success!
The week of February 25th to March 1st, the 10th anniversary of the Lane Challenge Climbing Wall was commemorated in Taylor Gymnasium. Throughout the week students got involved in various themed activities leading up to the grand finale on Friday March 1st.
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Posted: 03/06/2013
Mountain Hawks advance to semis behind 71-64 win over Colgate
Behind a sensational effort from senior Gabe Knutson, the Lehigh men’s basketball team bounced back from a nine-point second half deficit to beat Colgate 71-64 in the Patriot League Quarterfinals on Wednesday evening. Knutson finished with 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting, 15 coming in the second half. With the win, third-seeded Lehigh advances to its fourth straight league semifinal and will head to #2 Lafayette Saturday at 2 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
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Posted: 03/06/2013
Lehigh begins Patriot League Tournament at Holy Cross Thursday
Riding wins in four of its last six games, the fifth-seeded Lehigh women’s basketball team will open the Patriot League Tournament on Thursday when it heads to Holy Cross to face the No. 4 seed Crusaders at 7 p.m. in the quarterfinals. The teams split the regular season series, with the Mountain Hawks taking the first game at the Hart Center 67-65 on a layup from sophomore Katie O’Reilly as time expired. Lehigh looks to advance to the league semifinals for an eighth straight season.
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Posted: 03/06/2013
Mountain Hawks head to Rutgers for 109th EIWA Championships
Lehigh joins the other 13 EIWA member institutions in Piscataway, N.J. for the 109th EIWA Championships, hosted by Rutgers. The EIWA is the nation’s oldest wrestling conference, with Lehigh being the historically dominant team, having won 200 individual titles and 34 team championships. Lehigh has finished second in three of the last four tournaments, falling just 2.5 points short of Cornell last year.
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Posted: 03/06/2013
Mountain Hawks' Wednesday game at Rider postponed
Wednesday’s scheduled Lehigh baseball game at Rider has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Tuesday, April 9 at the Broncs’ Sonny Pittaro Field in Lawrenceville, N.J. The Mountain Hawks (5-4) are scheduled to take to the road for an eight-game, three-city road trip over spring break, beginning Saturday when Lehigh opens a three-game series with a single game against Coppin State.
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Posted: 03/05/2013
Lehigh falls to Delaware, 17-7
The Delaware Blue Hens took down the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team 17-7 Tuesday at Ulrich Sports Complex. A slow start on defense hurt the Mountain Hawks, as Delaware ripped off five goals in the first eight minutes of the contest. Lehigh answered with three straight, but couldn’t pull any closer.
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Posted: 03/05/2013
#17/19 Mountain Hawks drop defensive battle to #18 Penn, 6-4
#17/19 Lehigh and #18 Penn went back and forth in a defensive display, but it was the Quakers who came out victorious as they downed the Mountain Hawks 6-4 on Tuesday evening at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Senior defenseman Mike Noone was stellar, posting a career-high six caused turnovers to go with five groundballs as Lehigh caused 13 of Penn’s 19 turnovers on the evening.
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Posted: 03/05/2013
Baseball looks to extend winning streak against Rider
The Lehigh baseball team will put its winning record to the test when it faces Rider in a single game at 3 p.m. Wednesday on Sonny Pittaro Field. The Mountain Hawks enter the contest with a 5-4 mark overall following wins against Iona and Fordham Sunday. Rider will take on Lafayette on Tuesday before facing Lehigh Wednesday.
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Posted: 03/05/2013
Lehigh hosts Wednesday night in Patriot League Quarterfinals
Riding momentum with two straight wins, the Lehigh men’s basketball team begins its “second season” on Wednesday when it opens the Patriot League Tournament against Colgate Wednesday night. Tipoff in Stabler Arena is set for 7 p.m. It marks a rematch of last season’s quarterfinal game which Lehigh won, 70-57.
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Posted: 03/05/2013
Peterson and Kinek capture All-Patriot League honors
Senior Kelly Peterson and freshman Kerry Kinek were selected for academic and athletic Patriot League honors for the 2012-13 season, respectively the league announced Tuesday. Peterson earned a spot on the Academic All-Patriot League team, while Kinek was a unanimous selection for the All-Rookie team and voted to the All-Patriot League first team.
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Posted: 03/04/2013
Bausher, Decker capture first PL weekly awards of season
Two members of the Lehigh softball team earned Patriot League weekly honors Monday for their efforts in Lehigh’s season-opening games at the Towson Invitational over the weekend. Sophomore Emily Bausher was named Pitcher of the Week while freshman Morgan Decker was named Rookie of the Week.
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Posted: 03/04/2013
#17/19 Mountain Hawks clash with #18 Penn Tuesday night
Following a dominant 16-goal win over VMI Saturday, the #17/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team begins a big week on Tuesday when it hosts #18 Penn for a 7 p.m. faceoff at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks face a pair of intrastate rivals and nationally-ranked squads this week in Penn Tuesday and #12/13 Penn State at PPL Park Saturday.
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Posted: 03/04/2013
Pacchioli and Gotzon earn PL weekly awards
Lehigh sophomore Justin Pacchioli and junior Colin Gotzon earned the Patriot League Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week awards, respectively, it was announced Monday. Both players earned league honors for the first time in their careers. Pacchioli is the first Player of the Week award winner from Lehigh in six years, while Gotzon is the first Mountain Hawk to be Pitcher of the Week since 2011.
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Posted: 03/04/2013
Mountain Hawks return home to host Delaware Tuesday
After a big overtime win over Binghamton last week, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will return to action when it hosts Delaware for a Tuesday tilt with the Blue Hens. Opening draw is set for 4 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks enter with a 2-1 record, splitting against a pair of Philadelphia teams and edging out Binghamton on the road.
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Posted: 03/04/2013
Knutson earns third straight Academic All-Patriot League honor
Lehigh men’s basketball senior Gabe Knutson has earned Academic All-Patriot League honors for a third straight season, as announced by the Patriot League on Monday. Knutson has excelled on the court and in the classroom since stepping foot on campus, owning a 3.25 cumulative GPA in Accounting while nearing the top 10 in school history for career points.
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Posted: 03/04/2013
Greiner and McKnight earn All-Patriot League honors
Lehigh senior Holden Greiner has earned First Team All-Patriot League honors while junior Mackey McKnight was named to the Second Team, as announced on the league’s media teleconference Monday morning. Greiner and McKnight earned All-League laurels for the first time in their careers, joining current Mountain Hawks Gabe Knutson and C.J. McCollum who’ve been named All-Patriot League in the past.
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Posted: 03/03/2013
Mountain Hawks charge back with wins against Iona and Fordham
The Lehigh baseball team rebounded from two losses Saturday with wins against Iona and Fordham on Sunday. Lehigh prevailed as the designated home team against the Gaels with a 4-3 victory in ten innings and blanked the Rams 6-0 in the nightcap. The Mountain Hawks improved to 5-4 on the season after the pair of starkly contrasting wins at Fordham’s Houlihan Park.
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Posted: 03/03/2013
Mountain Hawks suffer 7-0 loss to Temple Sunday
In the final match of its eight match home stand, Lehigh fell to Temple by a 7-0 score Sunday afternoon inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The visiting Owls rolled to wins in all three doubles matches and swept all six singles matches in straight sets to send the Mountain Hawks (2-7) to their second straight setback.
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Posted: 03/03/2013
Mountain Hawks conclude indoor season at ECAC/IC4A Championships
Four school records were broken and three individuals garnered All-East recognition as the Lehigh track and field teams concluded their indoor seasons at the ECAC/IC4A Championships, which wrapped up Sunday at Boston University. Senior E’Lana Lemon, junior Jessica Kendzor and sophomore Derek Gaul all earned All-East honors, while the women’s 4x800 meter relay finished fifth overall.
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Posted: 03/03/2013
Seniors lead Lehigh women at ECAC Championships
The seniors on Lehigh’s women’s track and field team finished the indoor season on a high note with strong performances at the ECAC Championships this weekend in Boston University’s Track Center. Eleven athletes represented the Mountain Hawks, who finished 32nd out of the 53 schools at the competition.
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Posted: 03/03/2013
Lehigh men set three school records at IC4A Championships
Three school records fell for the Lehigh men’s track and field teams as the Mountain Hawks competed at the IC4A Championships this weekend at Boston University. Two of the men’s relay teams established new program records during prelims on Saturday.
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Posted: 03/03/2013
Lehigh finishes perfect home stand with 6-1 win over Temple
The Lehigh men’s tennis team won its seventh straight match, completing a perfect 7-0 home stand with a 6-1 win over Temple Sunday at the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks captured two of three doubles matches and won five singles matches to improve to 8-1 heading into their spring break trip to Florida next weekend.
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Posted: 03/03/2013
Lehigh closes out TU Invitational with weather-shortened win over Iona
For the third time in as many days a Lehigh softball game was cut short, but on Sunday the Mountain Hawks used a four-run third inning to defeat Iona 6-2 in a game that was called in the top of the sixth inning. The game was called due to weather with the Mountain Hawks batting with runners on second and third in the sixth inning.
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Posted: 03/02/2013
Mountain Hawks split on second day of Towson Invitational
Day two of the Towson Invitational saw the Lehigh softball team split a pair of games against Iona and Columbia at the TU Softball Complex. The Mountain Hawks let leads of 4-0 and 5-4 get away Saturday as Iona rallied for an 8-5 win in game one, but in game two Lehigh defeated Columbia for the second day in a row, 3-2 in a game that was shortened to four and a half innings due to darkness.
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Posted: 03/02/2013
Lehigh drops pair Saturday in the Bronx
Fordham and Iona each handed the Lehigh baseball team a loss Saturday afternoon at Fordham’s Houlihan Park. The Mountain Hawks fell to the Rams and Gaels by scores of 8-4 and 4-1 respectively and are now 3-4 this season.
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Posted: 03/02/2013
#16/17 Lehigh dominates VMI, 18-2
The #16/17 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team bounced back from a tough Colorado road trip by downing VMI on Saturday afternoon, 18-2. Four different Mountain Hawks recorded hat tricks, including senior David DiMaria who had three goals and four assists for his third seven-point game of the season. Senior Chris Rinaldi also scored his first-career goal in the first quarter and turned that into a hat trick of his own.
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Posted: 03/02/2013
Mountain Hawks edge Army in regular season finale, 81-75
Up 16 in the second half, Army came back to pull even, but senior Holden Greiner scored 14 of his 24 points in the final 3:24 to lead the Lehigh men’s basketball team past Army, 81-75 on Saturday afternoon. Greiner was celebrating his Senior Day along with four other Mountain Hawks prior to their final regular season home game in the Brown & White. Lehigh improved to 10-4 in Patriot League play and 20-8 overall, its third time to 20 wins in the past four seasons.
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Posted: 03/02/2013
Lehigh falls to Army 62-52, will be No. 5 seed in PL Tournament
In its final regular season game, the Lehigh women’s basketball team fell to Army 62-52 Saturday at Christl Arena. Army outscored Lehigh 43-26 in the second half and held the Mountain Hawks offense scoreless from the field for the final 6:33 of the game. Lehigh drops to 14-15 overall and 6-8 in Patriot League action with the loss. The Mountain Hawks will be the No. 5 seed in the upcoming Patriot League Tournament.
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Posted: 03/02/2013
Lehigh drops 6-1 decision to Towson Saturday afternoon
In its first action in nearly two weeks the Lehigh women’s tennis team fell 6-1 to Towson Saturday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks’ top doubles team of junior Jenai Bilimoria and sophomore Abby Farrell posted a win, while freshman Ali Kaminetsky won in a third set ten point tiebreak to account for Lehigh’s lone point. The loss drops Lehigh to 2-6 on the season.
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Posted: 03/01/2013
#16/17 Lehigh returns home to host VMI Saturday
Coming off a pair of tough losses at the Frontier Airlines Face-Off Classic, the #16/17 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back when it returns home to host VMI Saturday. Opening faceoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Saturday marks the beginning of a big eight-day stretch for the Mountain Hawks as they’ll follow by hosting #14/15 Penn Tuesday night then playing #8 Penn State next Saturday in the Independence Classic at PPL Park.
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Posted: 03/01/2013
Lehigh opens season with win and tie on day one of Towson Invitational
It took ten innings, but the Lehigh softball team outlasted Columbia 5-4 to win its season-opener Friday in its first game at the Towson Invitational at the TU Softball Complex. The Mountain Hawks erased a 4-0 deficit to tie the host Tigers 4-4 in their second game of the day, but Lehigh’s nightcap was halted due to darkness after five and a half innings.
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Posted: 03/01/2013
Mountain Hawks round out regular season at Army Saturday
After having its four-game win streak halted at Navy Wednesday, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will wrap up its 2012-13 regular season at Army on Saturday. Tipoff from West Point is set for 1 p.m. With a win and some help, the Mountain Hawks could host a Patriot League Quarterfinal game for the fourth time in as many seasons. Regardless what happens Saturday, Lehigh can finish no lower than the #5 seed in the upcoming tournament which begins next week.
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Posted: 03/01/2013
Mountain Hawks host Army Saturday in nationally televised showdown
Following a dominant 29-point win on Wednesday night, the Lehigh men’s basketball team wraps up the regular season when it hosts Army in a key Patriot League Tilt Saturday. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. With a win, Lehigh would clinch no worse than the #3 seed in the upcoming Patriot League Tournament, but could move up to #2 or as low as 4 with a loss.
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Posted: 03/01/2013
Baseball to battle two teams in the Bronx this weekend
The Lehigh baseball team will travel to the Bronx, N.Y. this weekend for four games against Fordham and Iona. The Mountain Hawks will be looking to build on a two-game winning streak after they defeated Maryland Eastern-Shore in a doubleheader by scores of 13-2 and 8-4 on Wednesday. Lehigh is 3-2 this season.
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Posted: 03/01/2013
Lehigh closes out home stand against Temple on Sunday
The Lehigh men’s tennis team looks to continue its hot streak as the Mountain play their final match of their seven match home stand Sunday against Temple. The Owls will host George Washington on Saturday before visiting the Lewis Tennis Center Sunday morning.
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Posted: 02/28/2013
Mountain Hawks return from layoff to host two matches this weekend
The Lehigh women’s tennis team looks to build momentum off its second win of the season last time out as the Mountain Hawks welcome Towson and Temple to the Lewis Tennis Center for their last two matches of an eight match home stand before heading to Florida over spring break.
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Posted: 02/28/2013
Mountain Hawks set to open season Friday at Towson Invitational
The Lehigh softball team had to wait an extra week, but the Mountain Hawks will finally get to open their 2013 season Friday with two games at the Towson Invitational in Towson, Md. The two-time defending Patriot League Champions will play five games in three days, taking on Columbia, Iona and the host Tigers at the Tiger Softball Complex.
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Posted: 02/28/2013
Mountain Hawks gear up for ECAC/IC4A Championships
Nineteen men and 11 women on the Lehigh track and field teams will travel to Boston this weekend for the IC4A and ECAC Championships, hoping to end their indoor seasons on a high note. The select athletes qualified based on predetermined standards and will be competing against the best of the best from Division I schools in the northeast. Both the men’s IC4A Championships and the women’s ECAC Championships will take place simultaneously at Boston University.
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Posted: 02/28/2013
Dylan Takes Stabler’s Stage for the Seventh Time
Folk and rock legend Bob Dylan will perform at Stabler Arena on April 18, 2013. Dylan has headlined the most shows ever at Stabler Arena (7), followed by Aerosmith and James Taylor (5 each). Dylan’s last show at Stabler in November 2010 was hailed as one of his greatest Lehigh Valley performances ever. Tickets will go to sale to the general public on Friday, March 8, at 10am. Tickets are available via www.lehightickets.com, 1-866-734-6204 or by visiting the Stabler Arena box office.
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Posted: 02/27/2013
Lehigh pulls out 11-10 double overtime thriller at Binghamton
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team trailed Binghamton for much of the game, but came back for a thrilling 11-10 double overtime win Wednesday in a nip and tuck second half and overtime. Sophomore Kelsey Yenco scored the game-winning goal with 1:53 left in the second overtime while senior Julie McBrien led the attack with a career-high six goals. Lehigh improves to 2-1 on the season while the Bearcats fall to 0-2.
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Posted: 02/27/2013
Lehigh snaps streak with dominating 72-43 win over Navy
The Lehigh men’s basketball raced out to a 19-point halftime lead and wouldn’t back as the Mountain Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 72-43 win over Navy Wednesday night in Stabler Arena. Four Lehigh players posted double-figure points, led by 17 from junior B.J. Bailey who was 5-of-7 from three-point range. The win marked the Mountain Hawks’ seventh straight over Navy as they improve to 19-8 overall and 9-4 in Patriot League play.
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Posted: 02/27/2013
Offensive woes cost Lehigh in 49-34 loss at Navy
The Lehigh women’s basketball team saw its four game winning streak come to an end as the Mountain Hawks fell to league-leading Navy 49-34 Wednesday night at Alumni Hall. In a defensive battle, neither team shot better than 28 percent from the field, but 22 Lehigh turnovers led to 21 Navy points as the Mids pulled away in the second half.
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Posted: 02/27/2013
Bats come up big as Mountain Hawks take two from UMES
The Lehigh baseball team scored 21 runs and pounded out 29 hits in a doubleheader sweep of Maryland Eastern-Shore Wednesday at Hawks Stadium. The Mountain Hawks rolled to a 13-2 win in the opener and rallied from a 4-0 deficit to take the nightcap by an 8-4 score as Lehigh improves to 3-2 on the season.
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Posted: 02/27/2013
Five swimmers named to All-Patriot League teams
Five members of the Lehigh swimming and diving teams were named to the All-Patriot League teams announced Wednesday. Freshmen Carolyn Koch (first team) and Courtney Patterson (second) represent the Lehigh women, while on the men’s side junior Chris Hoke was named to the first team, and senior Demetri Karedis and sophomore Danny Bennett earned second team honors.
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Posted: 02/26/2013
Lehigh looks to get back on track vs. Navy Wednesday night
The Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to snap a three-game losing skid when it returns home to host Navy on Wednesday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks remain in a second-place tie with Lafayette and control their own destiny to earn no worse than the #3 seed in the upcoming Patriot League Tournament. Senior Holden Greiner has impressed as of late, scoring 44 points last week including a career-high 27 at Lafayette Sunday.
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Posted: 02/26/2013
Lehigh heads to UMES Wednesday for midweek doubleheader
The Lehigh baseball team is set to hit the road on Wednesday for a midweek doubleheader against Maryland-Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Md. The Mountain Hawks dropped two of three games against on the road against preseason CAA favorite UNC-Wilmington last weekend, leaving 1-2 on the young season.
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Posted: 02/26/2013
Lehigh looks to bounce back at Binghamton Wednesday
Coming off a tough loss at Temple on Saturday, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team returns to action when it heads to Binghamton for a Wednesday tilt with the Bobcats. Opening draw is set for 4 p.m. The Mountain Hawks enter with a 1-1 record, splitting against a pair of Philadelphia teams.
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Posted: 02/26/2013
Ciavardelli, Pietrosh named to Academic All-League teams
Two student-athletes from the Lehigh track and field programs were named to the Academic All-Patriot League teams for indoor track and field, announced Tuesday. Senior Lauren Pietrosh was named to the women’s Academic All-League team for the second straight year, while junior Paul Ciavardelli represents the Lehigh men on the team.
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Posted: 02/26/2013
Mountain Hawks look to ride momentum at Navy Wednesday night
Coming off its fourth straight double-digit point victory, the Lehigh women’s basketball team looks to carry that momentum when it travels to league-leading Navy on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Hawks defeated Lafayette on Senior Night 60-40, using a strong defensive effort coupled with a game-high 16 points from freshman and six-time Patriot League Rookie of the Week Kerry Kinek.
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Posted: 02/26/2013
Lehigh men's soccer welcomes seven in Class of 2017
Lehigh Head Coach Dean Koski has announced the addition of seven student-athletes who will join the men’s soccer program in the fall. The seven members of the Class of 2017 hail from five different states and is well-balanced with forwards, midfielders and defenders.
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Posted: 02/26/2013
Lambinus announces women's soccer Class of 2017
Lehigh head coach Eric Lambinus has announced the addition of seven student-athletes, who will join the women’s soccer program in the fall. The Class of 2017 features two student-athletes from Massachusetts, two from New Jersey, two from Pennsylvania and one from Illinois.
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Posted: 02/25/2013
Minotti, Riddick capture titles to lead Lehigh at NCO Sunday
Freshmen Mitch Minotti and Elliot Riddick claimed titles to lead a contingent of 11 Lehigh wrestlers who competed in the National Collegiate Open Sunday in Richmond, Va. Minotti and Riddick were two of our Mountain Hawks who placed in the top six of their respective weight classes on the day.
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Posted: 02/25/2013
Kinek earns third straight Patriot League Rookie of the Week award
Following two more standout performances, Lehigh women’s basketball freshman Kerry Kinek claimed her third consecutive Patriot League Rookie of the Week award and sixth of the season, as announced on Monday. The Whitehall, Pa. native finished with 27 points and 30 rebounds in a pair of double-digit wins against Bucknell and Lafayette. Included was a school and Patriot League record 22 rebounds at Bucknell Wednesday night.
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Posted: 02/25/2013
Spadola has strong showing at NFL Scouting Combine
Lehigh wide receiver Ryan Spadola had the opportunity to showcase his talents for all 32 NFL teams as he participated in the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. The record-setting Mountain Hawk standout arrived in Indianapolis on Thursday and enjoyed a strong showing in his on-field workouts on Sunday.
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Posted: 02/25/2013
Latest and Greatest in Autos at Stabler
Interested in seeing the newest and hottest technologies that today’s auto industry have to offer? Then join us at Stabler Arena for The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show from March 21 -24, 2013. Be the first to see the latest vehicles from more than a dozen makers! Tickets will be available at the door, and for more information, please visit http://glvautoshow.org.
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Posted: 02/25/2013
Lehigh Valley Bridal Show Takes Over Rauch Fieldhouse
Whether you’re planning your engagement, wedding or honeymoon, the Lehigh Valley Bridal Show has everything you need! Hosted at Lehigh’s Rauch Fieldhouse, the Lehigh Valley Bridal Show welcomes you to enjoy the most elegant and dynamic array of wedding products and services under one roof. The event will take place Saturday March 9 and Sunday March 10, 2013 with the doors opening at 11am. For more information, please visit www.lvbridalshow.com.
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Posted: 02/24/2013
#8/12 Mountain Hawks drop 15-10 final to Air Force
he #8/12 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team wrapped up a tough trip to Colorado on Sunday with a 15-10 defeat at a surging Air Force squad. Part of the Frontier Airlines Face-Off Classic, the game was delayed and moved from the University of Denver to Air Force’s indoor facility due to a snowstorm Saturday night into Sunday. Sophomore Dan Taylor led the way with a career-high five points while seniors Dante Fantoni and David DiMaria posted four points apiece.
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Posted: 02/24/2013
Lehigh splits Sunday doubleheader at UNC-Wilmington
Junior Mike Burke and sophomore Nick Stephens combined on a two-hitter as the Lehigh baseball team picked up its first win of the season Sunday, 4-1 over UNC-Wilmington in the first game of a doubleheader at Brooks Field. The Mountain Hawks had to settle for a split however, as the Seahawks took the nightcap 6-1 to take two-of-three games from Lehigh in its season-opening series.
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Posted: 02/24/2013
Lafayette storms back to beat Lehigh, 79-71
The Lehigh men’s basketball team opened a 10-point second-half lead, but Lafayette responded with a 14-2 run and exploded for 46 second-half points to down the Mountain Hawks, 79-71 in front of 3,433 fans at the Kirby Sports Center Sunday. Senior Holden Greiner scored a career-high 27 points, 21 coming in the second half to lead the offense. The loss marks Lehigh’s third in a row as the Mountain Hawks fall into a second-place tie with Lafayette, who’s won three straight.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
Mountain Hawks repeat 4th, 5th place finishes at PL Championships
Freshman Carolyn Koch finished second in the 100 yard freestyle and set her third school record in as many days to lead the Lehigh swimming and diving teams on the final day of competition at the Patriot League Championships. Koch’s strong finish Saturday led the Mountain Hawk women to a fifth place finish for the second straight year, while the men finished in fourth place for the eighth consecutive year.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
Mountain Hawk men finish fourth at Patriot League Championships
Four members of the Lehigh men’s swimming and diving team posted top eight finishes Saturday as the Patriot League Championships wrapped up at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium. Sprinters Chris Hoke and Demetri Karedis placed fourth and fifth in the 100 free to lead the Mountain Hawks, who finished fourth at the championships for the eighth straight year.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
Koch sets third record, Mountain Hawks finish PLC in fifth place
For the second consecutive year the Lehigh women’s swimming and diving team finished fifth at the Patriot League Championships, which wrapped-up Saturday at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium. Freshman Carolyn Koch continued to lead the way for the Mountain Hawks, setting her third school record of the championships en route to a runner-up finish in the 100 yard freestyle.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
Lehigh picks up 60-40 Senior Night win over Lafayette
The Lehigh women’s basketball team quickly opened a double-digit lead and wouldn’t look back as the Mountain Hawks cruised to a 60-40 Senior Night win over archrival Lafayette Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. Senior Becky Guman had 14 points and nine rebounds in a Senior Night to remember while freshman Kerry Kinek added 16 points and eight boards. The win gives Lehigh its fourth in a row as the Mountain Hawks move into a fourth-place tie with American.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
#11 Denver uses strong second half to surge past #8/12 Lehigh
The #8/12 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team took a 7-6 halftime lead at #11 Denver, but the Pioneers exploded for 12 second-half goals to down the Mountain Hawks, 18-10 in the Frontier Face-Off Classic. Sophomore Dan Taylor posted his first-career hat trick, and an assist for a career-high four points, while senior David DiMaria dished four assists. Lehigh will return to action in less than 24 hours when it faces an Air Force squad which improved to 3-1 after beating Canisius on Saturday.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
Mountain Hawks move to 7-0 at home with 6-1 win over Villanova
The Lehigh men’s tennis team won two of three doubles matches and the first five doubles flights en route to their sixth consecutive win as the Mountain Hawks downed Villanova 6-1 Saturday at the Lewis Tennis Center. Seniors Matt Savran and Andrew Krentz, along with sophomore Ben Gilman won in both doubles and singles for Lehigh, which improves to 7-1 on the season.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
Mountain Hawks drop 14-7 final at Temple
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team fell into an early hole, but bounced back to play Temple even in the second half as the Mountain Hawks (1-1) fell 14-7 on Saturday afternoon. The Owls (3-0) took a 7-0 halftime lead, but Lehigh wouldn’t quit, pulling as close as five in the second. Freshman Kris Abens and sophomore Carli Sukonik led the way with two goals apiece.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
Saturday baseball at UNCW rained out, doubleheader set for Sunday
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Posted: 02/22/2013
Mountain Hawks fourth after day two of PL Championships
The Lehigh men’s 200 yard medley relay team set a school record to pace the Mountain Hawks on day two of the Patriot League Championships at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium. The Mountain Hawks placed three individuals in top flight finals and finished the day in fourth place with 275.5 points.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
Koch sets another school mark to lead Lehigh on day two of PLC
Freshman Carolyn Koch finished third in the 200 yard freestyle, setting her second school record in as many days to lead Lehigh on day two of the Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championships at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium. The Mountain Hawk women sit in fifth place with 219 points entering the final day of competition.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
#8/12 Lehigh heads to Denver for Face-Off Classic
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to continue its impressive start the season when it travels to Denver to take part in the Frontier Airlines Face-Off Classic. The Mountain Hawks will face the #11 ranked and host Pioneers Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST before facing an Air Force squad on Sunday (1 p.m.) which is receiving votes in both national polls.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
Lehigh stays hot, blanks Monmouth 7-0 Friday afternoon
The Lehigh men’s tennis team improved to 6-1 on the season with a 7-0 shutout of Monmouth Friday at the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks swept the doubles matches and won all six singles matches, including four straight set victories, as Lehigh extended its winning streak to five.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
Mountain Hawks head to Temple Saturday
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team is looking for its second straight win to start the season when it travels to Temple on Saturday. Opening draw is set for 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks earned their first win when they knocked off Villanova in their season opener last weekend.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
Lehigh finishes dual season strong with 31-9 win at Bucknell
The Lehigh wrestling team closed out its dual meet season with an impressive 31-9 win over Bucknell Friday night at Davis Gym. The Mountain Hawks won eight bouts including four wins by major decision to finish the dual season with a 10-7. Lehigh has now won at least 10 dual meets in 14 consecutive seasons.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
Lehigh drops season opener at UNC-Wilmington
The Lehigh baseball team fell into an early hole and couldn’t recover as UNC-Wilmington topped the Mountain Hawks in their season opener, 15-0 Friday afternoon. Four Mountain Hawks posted a hit while freshman Kevin Long was strong out of the bullpen, allowing just one run over three innings. Lehigh will return to action on Saturday in Game Two of a three-game series against the Seahawks.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
Mountain Hawks look to bounce back at Lafayette Sunday
In the midst of only its second two-game losing streak of the season, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to bounce back Sunday when it travels to archrival Lafayette. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a hard-fought 61-55 loss to Bucknell Monday night in front of a season-high crowd of nearly 4,000 strong.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
Mountain Hawks return home Saturday to host Lafayette on Senior Night
The Lehigh women’s basketball team looks to continue its recent momentum when it hosts archrival Lafayette Saturday on Senior Night. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. in Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks are riding three straight wins, at American, vs. Colgate and at Bucknell to move into sole possession of fifth place in the Patriot League standings, only a game out of third.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
DiMaria, Fantoni and Poillon named to Tewaaraton Watch List
Lehigh senior attackmen David DiMaria and Dante Fantoni along with sophomore goalie Matt Poillon have been named to the 2013 Tewaaraton Award Watch List, as announced on Friday. The list includes the top players across all three divisions of NCAA lacrosse and highlights the early contenders for the pre-eminent award in college lacrosse. Colgate’s Peter Baum won the award last season.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
"En Garde"
The Fencing Club has grown with new members annually and with more competitions that just leaves the door open for success.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Lehigh men win 200 free relay title as PL Championships begin
Five school records were set and Lehigh’s 200 yard free relay team won a Patriot League title as the Mountain Hawks opened up competition at the Patriot League Championships, Thursday at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium. Lehigh’s men finished the first day of competition in fourth place while the women are in fifth after day one.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Sprinters shine as Lehigh men open up at PL Championships
Lehigh’s core of sprinters led the way for the Mountain Hawk men’s team on day one of the Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championships. The Mountain Hawks 200 free relay squad won Lehigh’s first Patriot League title in five years, while five swimmers finished in the top 16 of the 50 yard freestyle Thursday at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Freshmen pace Lehigh women on day one in Lewisburg
The Lehigh women’s swimming and diving team set three school records on day one of the Patriot League Championships Thursday at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium. Freshmen Courtney Patterson and Carolyn Koch accounted for the two individual records, while the Mountain Hawks’ 400 medley relay team closed the opening day with a school record performance.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Forecast forces Lehigh to delay start of 2013 season
The Lehigh softball team will have to wait a little longer to open its 2013 season. Due to anticipated inclement weather in Greenville, N.C. the Mountain Hawks will not be participating in the ECU Pirate Invitational, which was scheduled to begin Friday morning.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Regular season finale vs. Army picked up by CBS Sports Network
Lehigh men’s basketball’s regular season finale vs. Army on Saturday, Mar. 2 will be picked up by CBS Sports Network, as announced by the Patriot League Thursday. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m. It marks Lehigh’s second flex game of the season, sixth CBS Sports Network game and eighth nationally-televised contest. Lehigh will travel to Lafayette Sunday for its second straight game on the network.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Mountain Hawks continue home stand vs. Monmouth, Villanova
The Lehigh men’s tennis team looks continue its recent winning ways as the Mountain Hawks will continue their seven match home stand this weekend against Monmouth and Villanova. The Hawks will visit the Lewis Tennis Center Saturday morning before the Wildcats visit Saturday afternoon.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Lehigh travels to UNC-Wilmington for season-opening three game series
The Lehigh baseball team is set to kick off its 2013 season this weekend with a three-game set in North Carolina at UNC-Wilmington. The Mountain Hawks will take the field this season building on its young talent to make a run at a second Patriot League crown. This season’s roster consists of 19 sophomores and freshmen along with the 12 seniors and juniors.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Lehigh looks back on 2012 season at annual football banquet
The 2012 Lehigh football banquet was held Saturday, February 17th at Lehigh’s Iacocca Hall on the Mountaintop Campus. The Mountain Hawks looked back on their 2012 season in which Lehigh’s 10-1 record marked their third straight ten-win season and the tenth ten-win season in school history.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Generation X and O
This Saturday’s Lehigh at Denver showdown isn’t just any game. There are a number of parallels between the two programs, who have taken similar paths from relative unknowns to national prominence. A meeting of the minds between the coaching staffs helped spark Lehigh’s record-breaking 2012 season while helping the Pioneers advance to the National Quarterfinals for a second straight season.
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Posted: 02/20/2013
Kinek breaks rebounding records in 49-37 win at Bucknell
Freshman Kerry Kinek grabbed a school and Patriot League record 22 rebounds, and added a team-high 11 points, to lead the Lehigh women’s basketball team to a big 49-37 win at Bucknell on Wednesday evening at Sojka Pavilion. Fifteen of Kinek’s rebounds came in the first half as the Mountain Hawks held the Bison to just eight points in the first stanza. The win is Lehigh’s third straight to improve to 13-13 and 5-6 in Patriot League play.
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Posted: 02/20/2013
A leader for Lehigh in and out of the pool
For senior swimming sensation Emily DiDonato, there was little question as to whether or not her college experience would include daily trips to the pool. Both of her older siblings swam in college and DiDonato had no second thoughts about following in their footsteps. In fact, she was first introduced to Lehigh when her siblings participated in a summer swimming program on campus.
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Posted: 02/20/2013
Mountain Hawks head to Bucknell to close out dual meet season
The Lehigh wrestling team heads to Lewisburg, Pa. for its final dual meet of the regular season as the Mountain Hawks square off against the Bucknell Bison Friday night. The Mountain Hawks have won their last three duals to keep hope alive for a ten dual win season. Last weekend Lehigh went 2-0 in western Pennsylvania, downing No. 14 Pittsburgh 22-14 on Friday before routing Clarion 39-9 on Saturday.
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Posted: 02/20/2013
Snyder named a candidate for Senior CLASS Award
Lehigh men’s lacrosse senior Ryan Snyder has been named a candidate for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award, as announced on Wednesday. One of only 20 candidates in the nation and three in the Patriot League, the award recognizes student-athletes with notable achievements in four areas - community, classroom, character and competition. Snyder is a two-time All-Patriot League performer while excelling in the classroom and community as well.
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Posted: 02/20/2013
Swimmers seek strong finish as Lehigh heads to Patriot League Championships
All the work put in by the Lehigh swimming and diving teams this season will come to a head this weekend as the Mountain Hawks head to a Lewisburg, Pa. for the Patriot League Championships Thursday through Saturday at Bucknell’s Kinney Natatorium. The Lehigh men enter the championships following a 3-4 dual season while the women remain optimistic despite a 1-5 dual record.
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Posted: 02/19/2013
Lehigh looks to continue road success at Bucknell Wednesday
Riding two straight wins, the Lehigh women’s basketball team looks to make it three in a row when it travels to Bucknell Wednesday night for a showdown with the Bison. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The teams enter in a sixth-place tie with 4-6 league marks and only a game behind fourth, which would mean a home game in the Patriot League Quarterfinals.
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Posted: 02/19/2013
Season Preview: Experienced youth the key for Lehigh in 2013
The Lehigh baseball team will take the field in 2013 with the hopes of building on its young talent to make a run at a second Patriot League crown. The Mountain Hawks will begin their journey for the 2013 Patriot League title featuring a young roster of 19 sophomores and freshmen along with the 12 seniors and juniors.
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Posted: 02/19/2013
Season Preview: Lehigh softball set to pursue third straight league title
The 2012 season proved to be another banner year for the Lehigh softball program, as the Mountain Hawks won their league-best 12th Patriot League championship and advanced to the NCAA regional tournament for the seventh time in nine seasons. Lehigh lost an exceptional quartet of seniors to graduation, but with a strong returning nucleus and a quality freshman class the Mountain Hawks firmly believe they will be in the mix for another league crown in 2013.
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Posted: 02/18/2013
Lehigh drops hard-fought 61-55 final to Bucknell
Despite struggling from the free throw line and behind the three-point arc, the Lehigh men’s basketball team hung tough and nearly won its fourth straight over Bucknell, but the Bison had just enough to edge the Mountain Hawks (18-7, 8-3 Patriot League), 61-55 on Monday evening. Junior Mackey McKnight and senior Holden Greiner led the way with 17 points apiece as the road team won for the fifth straight game in this highly-contested series.
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Posted: 02/18/2013
Kinek garners another Patriot League Rookie of the Week honor
Lehigh women’s basketball freshman Kerry Kinek claimed her fifth Patriot League Rookie of the Week award, as announced on Monday. The Whitehall, Pa. native led the Mountain Hawks in scoring in each of their double-digit wins against American and Colgate.
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Posted: 02/18/2013
Poillon garners second straight Goalie of the Week award
Lehigh sophomore goalie Matt Poillon has garnered the Patriot League’s Goalie of the Week award for the second week in a row after stopping 16 of 25 shots sent his way in Saturday’s big win over Villanova. This marks the eighth-career weekly award for the All-American netminder after earning Goalie of the Week four times and Rookie of the Week twice as a freshman.
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Posted: 02/17/2013
Lehigh downs Mount St. Mary's 6-1 for second spring win
The Lehigh women’s tennis team snapped its three match losing streak with a 6-1 win over Mount St. Mary’s Sunday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks won two of three doubles matches plus the first five singles flights to pick up their second win of the season as they improve to 2-5 heading into a weekend off from competition.
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Posted: 02/17/2013
Astor, Utesch win awards; Lehigh women 3rd, men 4th at PLCs
The Lehigh track and field teams captured two major awards as the Patriot League Indoor Championships, which wrapped-up Sunday at Army’s Gillis Field House. Junior Brooke Astor was named Field Athlete of the Meet and head coach Matt Utesch was named Coach of the Year for the women, who finished third, while the men finished in fourth place.
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Posted: 02/17/2013
Mountain Hawk men fourth once again at PL Championships
For the third straight year, the Lehigh men’s track and field team finished in fourth place at the Patriot League Indoor Championships, which wrapped-up Sunday at Army’s Gillis Field House. Senior Devin Monroe led the Mountain Hawks on the final day of competition, winning the 200 meter dash and placing third in the 400 meters.
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Posted: 02/17/2013
Astor, Utesch claim major awards as Lehigh finishes third at PLCs
The Lehigh women’s track and field team completed a strong showing at the Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships, which wrapped-up Sunday at Army’s Gillis Field House. The Mountain Hawks challenged for the top spot throughout the weekend and finished in third place with 106.33 points. Junior Brooke Astor was named Women’s Field Athlete of the Meet, while head coach Matt Utesch was named Women’s Coach of the Year.
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Posted: 02/17/2013
Lehigh hosts Bucknell Monday night in first-place showdown
After only one-day rest, the Lehigh men’s basketball team concludes a three game in six day stretch when it hosts Bucknell in a first-place showdown Monday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and will air live on CBS Sports Network with Bob Socci, Chris Spatola and Jon Rothstein on the call. The teams enter in a first-place tie with identical 8-2 Patriot League marks as the winner will have the inside track at the Regular Season Title and top seed in the Patriot League Tournament.
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Posted: 02/17/2013
Lehigh keeps rolling with 7-0 shutout of Mount St. Mary's
The Lehigh men’s tennis team extended its win streak to four straight and moved to 5-0 at home with a convincing 7-0 shutout of Mount St. Mary’s Sunday at the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks swept through three doubles matches and won six singles matches in straight sets to improve to 5-1 on the season.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Lehigh completes day two of Patriot League Championships in second place
The Lehigh women’s track and field team completed its second day of competition at the Patriot League Championships in second place, trailing leader Bucknell by less than two points heading into the final day. The Mountain Hawks earned three victories though the first two days to separate themselves from the pack and keep within striking distance of Bucknell.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Lehigh finishes day two at Patriot League Championships in second place
The Lehigh men’s track and field team finished the second day of competition at the Patriot League Championships in second place after collecting 33 points on the day. The Mountain Hawks picked up multiple top three performances, including a victory in the high jump by sophomore Adeolu Adesida, who set the Patriot League Championship record with a height 2.12m.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Men in third, women in second as Lehigh enters final day of PLC’s
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will both enter the final day of the Patriot League Championships within striking distance of the leaders as the men’s team finished day two with 33 points, resting in third. The women’s team earned three victories and accumulated 48.33 points to end the afternoon less than two points behind leader Bucknell (50).
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Mountain Hawks coast to 62-40 victory over Colgate
For the second straight game, the Lehigh women’s basketball team took the lead less than a minute into the contest and never looked back as the Mountain Hawks rolled to a 62-40 victory over the Colgate Raiders on Saturday night. On Play 4 Kay night, the Mountain Hawks raised $2,829 towards female cancer research and awareness, courtesy of Lehigh Gas.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
#10/11 Lehigh picks up impressive road win over Villanova
The #10/11 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team used a 5-0 first-half run to create some distance before fending off a Villanova comeback attempt to earn a hard-fought 11-9 road win on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2000 as they also snapped a six game losing streak at Villanova and won there for the first time since 1997.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Mountain Hawks suffer 7-0 setback to Stony Brook
Lehigh’s top doubles team of junior Jenai Bilimoria and sophomore Abby Farrell posted a victory but it wasn’t enough as Stony Brook won the doubles point and swept six singles matches to defeat the Mountain Hawks 7-0 Saturday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. With the loss Lehigh falls to 1-5 on the season.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Mountain Hawks knock off Villanova in season opener
After starting in a 3-0 hole, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team rallied for a 10-9 victory over Villanova on Saturday afternoon behind a five-goal performance from sophomore Carli Sukonik. The Wildcats had a late chance at the Lehigh net in an attempt to send the game into an extra session, but junior goalkeeper Alex Fitzpatrick stood tall and made the save to preserve the win.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Mountain Hawks win third straight, 6-1 over Stony Brook
The Lehigh men’s tennis team extended its winning streak to three as the Mountain Hawks downed Stony Brook 6-1 Saturday morning at the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks swept the doubles matches and won five of six singles matches to avenge a 4-3 loss to the Seawolves last season. Lehigh is now 4-1 in 2013.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Hamlin nabs 100th win as Lehigh pounds Clarion 39-9
Senior Robert Hamlin picked up his 100th career victory as the Lehigh wrestling team completed a 2-0 weekend in western Pennsylvania with a 39-9 win over Clarion at Tippin Gym. Hamlin’s pin was one of three falls for the Mountain Hawk, as freshman Randy Cruz and sophomore Anthony Salupo also posted pins to pace the Mountain Hawks, who improve to 9-7 on the season.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
Spirited comeback attempt falls short at Colgate, 64-60
The Lehigh men’s basketball team erased a 21-point second-half deficit with an 18-0 run, but Colgate had just enough to sneak past the Mountain Hawks, 64-60 on Saturday afternoon. The loss snapped Lehigh’s four-game winning streak and five-game road winning streak. Junior Anthony D’Orazio tied a career high with 17 points, 15 coming in the second half while senior Holden Greiner added 12 points including three emphatic dunks as part of Lehigh’s comeback attempt which fell just short.
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Posted: 02/15/2013
Mountain Hawks post 22-14 win at No. 14 Pittsburgh
The Lehigh wrestling team picked up its second win of the season over a ranked opponent as the Mountain Hawks downed No. 14 Pittsburgh 22-14 Friday night at Fitzgerald Field House. Senior Robert Hamlin’s 99th career victory, a 4-2 decision over Max Thomusseit at 184 clinched the dual for the Mountain Hawks, who improve to 8-7 on the season.
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Posted: 02/15/2013
Lehigh heads to Colgate for Saturday afternoon tilt
In the midst of a busy stretch featuring three games in six days, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to make it five straight wins when it heads to Colgate to face the Raiders Saturday. Opening tipoff is set for 2 p.m. and will air live locally on Time Warner Cable Sports Channel. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a hard-fought 60-47 win over American Wednesday night which saw them relinquish a 16-point second-half lead, but end the game on a 17-4 run for the double-digit victory.
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Posted: 02/15/2013
Mountain Hawks open season against Villanova Saturday
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will open the 2013 season this weekend, hosting Villanova on Saturday at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Opening draw is set for 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are looking for a second consecutive win against the Wildcats after beating them on the road last season.
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Posted: 02/15/2013
Lehigh hosts Colgate in Play 4 Kay game Saturday night
Off a huge win at American, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will look to make it two in-a-row when it hosts Colgate in the team’s Play 4 Kay night in an effort to raise funds, education, support and prevention of female cancers. All fans are encouraged to wear pink and $1.00 will be donated towards the cause for every fan in attendance for the 7 p.m. tip.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
#10/11 Lehigh looks to carry momentum at Villanova Saturday
Following a dominating season-opening win over Saint Joseph’s, the #10/11 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team heads to Villanova on Saturday to face the Wildcats. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks fell to Villanova 17-7 in their home opener last season. Since, they’ve gone 13-2 which included their first ever Patriot League Tournament Title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
Mountain Hawks head to West Point in search of Patriot League crown
Looking to build off of a third place finish at last year’s event, the Lehigh women’s track and field team will travel to Gillis Field House for the second time this season, taking the track on Friday in search of a Patriot League Championship. A veteran squad hopes to couple experience with an impressive regular season in order to bring home the championship for the first time in program history.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
Lehigh travels to West Point for Patriot League Championships
In search of its first indoor Patriot League Championship, the Lehigh men’s track and field team will take to the track in West Point, N.Y. for the 2013 championships spanning from Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 17. All of Friday’s action begins at 12:15 p.m. with the heptathlon.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
Lehigh’s game at Lafayette selected for CBS Sports Network telecast
Lehigh men’s basketball’s game at Lafayette on Sunday, Feb. 24 has been selected as a CBS Sports Network flex game, as announced by the Patriot League on Thursday. Tipoff is set for noon at Kirby Sports Center and will be Lehigh’s seventh nationally-televised game of the season and fifth on CBS Sports Network.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
Mountain Hawks set for the indoor Patriot League Championships
Now that the regular season has concluded, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will travel to West Point, N.Y. for the Patriot League Championships inside Army’s Gillis Field House. Friday’s action will begin with the pentathlon at 12 p.m. and the heptathlon at 12:15 p.m. as the three-day meet will span from Friday, February 15 to Sunday, February 17.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
10th Anniversary of the Lane Challenge Climbing Wall
Come out the week of February 25th to March 1st and participate in celebrating ten years of the Lane Challenge Climbing Wall located in Taylor Gym.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
Mountain Hawks to host pair of matches this weekend
Lehigh looks to get back on the winning track this weekend as the Mountain Hawks welcome Stony Brook and Mount St. Mary’s to the Lewis Tennis Center in their final matches this month. The Mountain Hawks will be off next weekend and will close out an eight-match home stand against Towson and Temple March 2-3.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
Lehigh looks to keep rolling vs. Stony Brook, Mount St. Mary's
The Lehigh men’s tennis team looks continue its recent winning ways as the Mountain Hawks will continue their seven match home stand this weekend against Stony Brook and Mount St. Mary’s. The Seawolves will visit the Lewis Tennis Center Saturday morning before the Mountaineers come calling Sunday morning.
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Posted: 02/13/2013
Mountain Hawks pull out 60-47 win over American
The Lehigh men’s basketball team opened a 16 point second-half lead, American came back to tie it, but the Mountain Hawks ended the game on a 17-4 run to pull out a 60-47 win over American Wednesday night in Stabler Arena. Senior Gabe Knutson led the way with 18 points while junior Anthony D’Orazio tied a season-high 15 points and junior Mackey McKnight dished a career-high nine assists.
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Posted: 02/13/2013
Guman and Kinek pace Lehigh to big win over American, 71-55
Senior Becky Guman set a new career-high with 20 points, while freshman Kerry Kinek turned in her fourth-career double-double and 18th double figure performance with 20 points and 11 boards as the Lehigh women’s basketball team picked up a huge win over American on Wednesday night, 71-55. The Mountain Hawks broke a five-game losing streak on the season and a four-game skid against the Eagles with the victory.
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Posted: 02/13/2013
Lehigh tabbed for sixth in Patriot League preseason poll
The Lehigh baseball team is predicted to finish sixth after the votes of Patriot League head coaches and sports information directors were tallied this past week. The Mountain Hawks received 14 points, just one behind rival Lafayette, while junior Joe Abeln was voted as the preseason All-League catcher.
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Posted: 02/13/2013
Lehigh heads west for weekend duals at No.14 Pittsburgh, Clarion
Lehigh heads to western Pennsylvania for a pair of weekend duals as the Mountain Hawks will visit No. 14 Pittsburgh Friday night before heading to Clarion for a Saturday clash. The Mountain Hawks split dual meets against EIWA foes at Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall last Sunday, falling to Harvard for the first time since 1998 before bouncing back with a 27-16 win over Brown. Seniors Shane Welsh and Robert Hamlin and freshman Randy Cruz all went 2-0 last weekend to pace the Mountain Hawks...
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Posted: 02/13/2013
Squash Team
Lehigh Squash had a great weekend going 2-0 on Saturday Jan. 26th beating Fordham University (7-2) and Swathmore College (5-4) at Fairmount Athletic Club.
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Posted: 02/12/2013
Mountain Hawks return home to host American Wednesday
Following a successful 3-0 road trip, the Lehigh men’s basketball team returns home to host American Wednesday night. Tipoff in Stabler Arena is set for 7 p.m. The Mountain Hawks have won eight of their last nine as they remain in first place in the Patriot League with a 7-1 league mark. Junior Mackey McKnight has led the way of late, eclipsing 20 points in two straight games, most recently scoring 22 as Lehigh won at Holy Cross for only the second time in its last 19 tries.
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Posted: 02/12/2013
Wrestling Club at the Doug Cherry Invitational
Lehigh University Wrestling Club competed in the Doug Cherry Invitational at Lafayette College last weekend (2/2/13). The field consisted of other University Club teams in our conference, including West Chester University, Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Posted: 02/12/2013
National Prep Wrestling Championships at Stabler
On February 22-23, 2013, Lehigh University will be hosting the 79th National Prep Wrestling Championships inside Stabler Arena on Goodman Campus. Lehigh has had the privilege of hosting all 78 past events with this year’s 79th tournament starting at 8:30am on Friday. The tournament concludes on Saturday afternoon, with the Finals and place-winner matches beginning at 12:30pm. For more info, please visit http://www.natprepwrestling.com or call the Stabler Arena Box Office at (610) 758-6611.
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Posted: 02/12/2013
Season Preview: Lehigh looks to bounce back in 2013
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team has made five of the last six Patriot League Tournaments. The Mountain Hawks won two of their first three league games a season ago, but struggled down the stretch, falling just shy of their sixth straight postseason berth. Senior captains Julie McBrien, Anna Patterson and MaryLeah DiNisco look to lead a young squad back to familiar territory - the Patriot League Tournament - where it hopes to compete for a league championship and NCAA Tournament berth.
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Posted: 02/12/2013
Lehigh takes to the road for a midweek match-up with American
Following a tough loss to Holy Cross on Sunday, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will look to bounce back when it travels to American on Wednesday night for a 7 p.m. tip with the Eagles. American took the first meeting in Bethlehem, but Lehigh will be looking to retaliate and end the Eagles’ four-game winning streak over the Mountain Hawks when the two face off in Washington, D.C.
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Posted: 02/11/2013
Kinek garners fourth Patriot League Rookie of the Week award
Freshman Kerry Kinek claimed her fourth Patriot League Rookie of the Week award after her dropping a career-high 22 points against Holy Cross on Sunday. Kinek added seven boards and four blocks to her impressive 34 minutes on the floor, leading all scorers on the afternoon in what was her 17th double figure performance of the season.
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Posted: 02/11/2013
Poillon named Patriot League Goalie of the Week
Lehigh sophomore goalie Matt Poillon has garnered the Patriot League’s Goalie of the Week award after stopping eight of nine shots sent his way in Sunday’s season opener against Saint Joseph’s. This marks the seventh career weekly award for the All-American netminder after earning Goalie of the Week four times as a freshman along with two Rookie of the Week honors.
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Posted: 02/11/2013
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Tickets On Sale
Stabler Arena is excited to put single game tickets on sale for the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks 2013 season! The PIFL has a 15 week schedule, containing three bye weeks, six home games, and playing primarily on Saturday nights. To order tickets, please visit www.lehightickets.com, call (610) 758-6611 or visit the Stabler Arena Box Office 10am to 5pm Monday through Friday. More event information is available via www.lvsteelhawks.com.
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Posted: 02/10/2013
Mountain Hawks split against Harvard and Brown on Senior Day
Three Lehigh wrestlers scored first period pins as the Mountain Hawks closed out their home schedule with a 27-16 win over Brown Sunday inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Lehigh had to settle for a split on the afternoon however, as Harvard captured the final two bouts to stun the Mountain Hawks 25-16 in Sunday’s opening dual on Senior Day at Grace Hall.
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Posted: 02/10/2013
Mountain Hawks rally to edge Delaware 4-3
After dropping the doubles point, the Lehigh men’s tennis team rallied to win four of six singles matches to battle past Delaware 4-3 Sunday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. Freshman Jeremy Kochman clinched the victory with a straight-set win over Alex Sweet at No. 6 singles as Lehigh improves to 3-1 on the season.
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Posted: 02/10/2013
#10/11 Lehigh opens season with 14-1 win over Saint Joseph’s
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team opened a highly-anticipated 2013 season in a big way, downing visiting Saint Joseph’s 14-1 on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Senior David DiMaria led the way with a career-high six goals while classmate Dante Fantoni tied a career high with three assists and five points. The margin of victory marked Lehigh’s largest since last year’s 13-0 shutout of Manhattan.
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Posted: 02/10/2013
Sharp second half shooting propels Holy Cross over Lehigh, 72-66
Three Mountain Hawks reached double figures including a career-high 22 points from freshman Kerry Kinek, but 75 percent shooting from beyond the arc in the second half helped Holy Cross to a 72-66 victory over the Lehigh women’s basketball team Sunday afternoon. Lehigh dropped its fifth straight and the first to the Crusaders since March 9, 2008. The Mountain Hawks will look to bounce back against American Wednesday night.
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Posted: 02/09/2013
Lehigh pulls out big 68-61 win at Holy Cross
Junior Mackey McKnight eclipsed 20 points for a second straight game to lead the Lehigh men’s basketball team to an impressive 68-61 win at Holy Cross on Saturday evening. The win marked the Mountain Hawks’ fifth straight on the road and ninth in their last 10 games as they won at Holy Cross for only the second time in their last 19 tries. Three others posted double-figure points as Lehigh improves to 17-5, 7-1 in Patriot League play.
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Posted: 02/09/2013
Lehigh drops 7-0 decision to visiting Delaware
Facing its second tough opponent in three days the Lehigh women’s tennis team fell to Delaware 7-0 Saturday at the Lewis Tennis Center. The visiting Blue Hens swept all three doubles matches and six singles matches to remain undefeated on the spring season at 3-0, while the Mountain Hawks fall to 1-4.
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Posted: 02/09/2013
Game at Holy Cross pushed to 7 p.m.
Lehigh men’s basketball’s game at Holy Cross has been moved from 4 to 7 p.m. due to a historic blizzard which dumped nearly 30 inches of snow on Worcester. The snow stopped and the sun peeked on Saturday morning as the storm came to an end. The Mountain Hawks are looking to continue their recent road success, winners of eight of their last nine away from home.
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Posted: 02/08/2013
Mountain Hawks optimistic halfway through preseason workouts
The Lehigh softball program has been hard at work in preparation for the 2013 season. The two-time defending Patriot League champions recently passed the halfway point of their preseason workouts. While many teams around the country will open up this weekend, Lehigh has two more weeks to continue to improve and head coach Fran Troyan likes what he sees so far.
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Posted: 02/08/2013
Lehigh begins second half of PL play with Holy Cross
After a seven-day layoff, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will look to extend a 10-game winning streak over Holy Cross and complete a fifth straight season sweep of the Crusaders inside Stabler Arena on Sunday, February 10. Lehigh will take on Holy Cross in a game to be aired on CBS Sports Network with Bob Socci and Amy Lawrence on the call at 2 p.m.
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Posted: 02/08/2013
Weather halts Lehigh’s trip to Armory
Due to the impending winter storm, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will not travel to this Friday’s Lafayette-Rider Winter Games at the New York Armory. The Mountain Hawks will idle until Friday, February 15 when they travel to West Point, N.Y. for the Patriot League Championships.
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Posted: 02/08/2013
Lehigh winter storm update: Saturday lacrosse events postponed
The strong winter storm that is expected to batter the northeast on Friday has forced the postponement of Saturday’s men’s lacrosse season-opener against Saint Joseph’s and the women’s lacrosse team’s scrimmage against La Salle. Both events will now take place on Sunday, beginning with the men’s lacrosse game, which will face-off at noon at the Ulrich Sports Complex.
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Posted: 02/08/2013
Weather halts Lehigh’s trip to Armory
Due to the impending winter storm, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will not travel to this Friday’s Lafayette-Rider Winter Games at the New York Armory. The Mountain Hawks will idle until Friday, February 15 when they travel to West Point, N.Y. for the Patriot League Championships.
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Posted: 02/07/2013
#10/11 Lehigh opens season vs. Saint Joseph’s Saturday
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team opens a highly-anticipated season on Saturday when the Mountain Hawks welcome Saint Joseph’s. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. It will mark a homecoming of sorts for Saint Joe’s head coach Taylor Wray, who was an assistant at Lehigh for four seasons under Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese. Dan Keating is on Wray’s staff as well after serving as volunteer assistant at Lehigh in 2010.
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Posted: 02/07/2013
Mountain Hawks upended by Rutgers 7-0 on Thursday
The Lehigh women’s tennis team fell to 1-3 in the spring season with a 7-0 loss to Rutgers Thursday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The visiting Scarlet Knights won three close doubles matches and swept six singles matches to pick up their first win of the season.
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Posted: 02/07/2013
Mountain Hawk men set to host Delaware Sunday at noon
Coming off a busy weekend where they split two matches the Lehigh men’s tennis team will return to their home courts when the Mountain Hawks host Delaware Sunday afternoon inside the Lewis Tennis Center. Last weekend’s matches included a 7-0 loss on the road to Penn State and a 7-0 win at home against Saint Francis (Pa.), improving Lehigh to 2-1 on the season.
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Posted: 02/07/2013
Lehigh welcomes Harvard and Brown Sunday for final home duals
Following a weekend away from the mats, Lehigh returns to action with its final home duals of the season, as the Mountain Hawks welcome EIWA rivals Harvard and Brown to Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall on Sunday. Two weekends ago, Lehigh upset then-No. 16 Oklahoma 21-14 and dropped a tight 20-14 decision to No. 10 Oregon State. The Mountain Hawks’ six seniors will be recognized prior to the Harvard match.
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Posted: 02/07/2013
Lehigh heads to Armory for final tune-up before Patriot League Championships
After posting two victories at the John Covert Classic and an multiple ECAC-qualifying marks at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational a week ago, the Lehigh women’s track and field team will compete for the final time before the Patriot League Championships at the Lafayette Rider Winter Games. The Mountain Hawks will take to the track on Friday, February 8 at the New York Armory in New York City.
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Posted: 02/07/2013
Mountain Hawks set for final meet before Patriot League Championships
After break the 4x400m relay record at last weekend’s New Balance Collegiate Invitational, the Lehigh men’s track and field team will take to the track for the final time before the Patriot League Championships at this Friday’s Lafayette Rider Winter Games at the New York Armory. The Mountain Hawks will be looking to continue their success and build momentum toward the championships.
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Posted: 02/07/2013
Lehigh begins second round of league play at Holy Cross Saturday
Winners of seven of its last eight, the Lehigh men’s basketball team begins the second round of Patriot League play when it heads to Holy Cross Saturday. Tipoff against the Crusaders is set for 4 p.m. The Mountain Hawks look to reverse their recent fortune at the Hart Center and win there for just the second time in their last 19 tries. One came in 2010 when Gabe Knutson scored a career-high 31 points to lead Lehigh to a 78-60 win.
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Posted: 02/06/2013
Volleyball travels across the globe to play in China
The Lehigh volleyball team will gain an once-in-a-lifetime experience when it travels to Beijing and Shanghai, China to not only tour the historic and magnificent cities, but also play tough opponents in Tsinghua University and East China University of Science and Technology, among others.
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Posted: 02/06/2013
Coen Welcomes 20 in Lehigh Football Class of 2017
Lehigh head coach Andy Coen has announced the addition of 20 student-athletes who will join the Mountain Hawks’ football program as the Class of 2017. Members of the incoming class hail from ten different states and encompass almost every position group. This is also the first class in which scholar-athlete aid was made available following a decision by the Patriot League’s Council of Presidents last year.
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Posted: 02/06/2013
Lehigh continues homestand versus Rutgers, Delaware
The Mountain Hawks women’s tennis team will continue their eight match home stand when they host Rutgers on Thursday and Delaware on Saturday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. Lehigh is riding positive momentum on the heels of Sunday’s 5-2 win over Saint Francis (Pa.), the first of the season for the Brown and White.
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Posted: 02/06/2013
McCollum named a finalist for Senior CLASS Award
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum is one of 10 finalists for the Senior CLASS Award, as announced on Wednesday. Chosen from the initial candidate list of 30, CLASS is an acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School ®. The award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
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Posted: 02/05/2013
Ice Hockey Clinches Playoff Berth!
The victory over PSU Berks solidified a playoff spot for Lehigh Ice Hockey. This is the fourth time these teams have met this season and Lehigh came away with victories in all of their match-ups.
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Posted: 02/05/2013