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Posted: 12/31/2012
Ciufo to travel with U.S. Indoor Team for Vienna tournament
Lehigh field hockey assistant Susan Ciufo will travel with the U.S. Indoor National Team to Vienna, Austria for the Rohrmax Cup next week. The tournament is set for Jan. 4-6. Ciufo has been heavily involved with USA Field Hockey for more than a year, participating in numerous practices and tournaments with the nation’s top field hockey players.
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Posted: 12/30/2012
Lehigh places three in Midlands finals; finishes sixth overall
The final day of the 50th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships started well for Lehigh on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks placed three in the finals and had six wrestlers place in the top eight. Unfortunately, Sunday night’s final session was unkind to the Mountain Hawks as Lehigh wrestlers went 0-3 in finals matches as the Mountain Hawks finished sixth in the team race with 74 team points.
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Posted: 12/30/2012
Lehigh drops to Boston University, 72-44, in Classic finale
Despite 11 points and eight rebounds from junior forward Lindsay Hoskins, the Lehigh women’s basketball team fell to Boston University, 72-44, in the final game of the 16th annual Christmas City Classic. The Mountain Hawks rallied several times on the evening, but 12 three-pointers from the Terriers helped Boston U to its 10th win of the season.
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Posted: 12/29/2012
Napoli, Brown, Hamlin reach semis to pace Lehigh at Midlands
Three Lehigh wrestlers advanced to Sunday’s championship semifinals, to pace the Mountain Hawks in a marathon opening day at the 50th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Senior Robert Hamlin, junior Joey Napoli and sophomore Nathaniel Brown reached the semis, while five other Mountain Hawks remain alive in consolations.
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Posted: 12/29/2012
Mountain Hawks drop heartbreaking 80-79 final to Bryant
Bryant jumped out to an early lead and Lehigh couldn’t recover as the Mountain Hawks dropped a heartbreaking 80-79 final on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. The Bulldogs scored the go-ahead basket with 1.3 seconds remaining to snap the Mountain Hawks’ eight-game winning streak and win themselves for the seventh time in their last nine contests. Senior C.J. McCollum returned from injury to score 34 points on 9-of-18 shooting and 6-of-10 from three-point range.
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Posted: 12/29/2012
Lehigh bests Binghamton, 67-37, behind Guman's performance
Senior co-captain Becky Guman set the pace for Lehigh after knocking down her first three treys en route to a career-high 18 points as the Mountain Hawks opened their Christmas City Classic play with a 67-37 victory over the Binghamton Bearcats inside Stabler Arena on Saturday evening. Along with Guman, sophomore Katie O’Reilly added 12 points in her first start of the 2012-13 season after starting 29 games last season.
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Posted: 12/28/2012
Lehigh looks to continue momentum vs. Bryant Saturday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team eyes its ninth straight win on Saturday when it welcomes Bryant for a 7 p.m. tipoff in Stabler Arena. That game will follow a pair of women’s basketball Christmas City Classic contests at 2 and 4:30 p.m. with the Lehigh women hosting Binghamton at 4:30. One ticket will get you into all three games as part of the Saturday tripleheader. The Mountain Hawks are coming off an impressive 90-75 win at North Texas, despite missing star senior C.J. McCollum due to injury.
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Posted: 12/28/2012
Mountain Hawks to host 16th Annual Christmas City Classic
The Lehigh women’s basketball team is set to host its 16th annual Christmas City Classic tournament beginning Saturday, December 29 through Sunday, December 30 to include Boston University, Binghamton and Fairleigh Dickinson. The Mountain Hawks will begin on Saturday against the Binghamton Bearcats before concluding the Classic on Sunday against Boston University. Both games are scheduled to tip at 4:30 p.m.
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Posted: 12/27/2012
Kinek earns second PL Rookie of the Week honor
After narrowly missing her fourth double-double with nine points and nine boards against Sacred Heart on December 20, freshman forward Kerry Kinek was named the Patriot League’s Rookie of the Week for the period ending on December 23. This marks the second time Kinek has received the Patriot League’s weekly award this season.
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Posted: 12/27/2012
Lehigh wrestlers return to action at 50th Midlands Championships
Following a break for final exams and the holidays, No. 25 Lehigh returns to the mats at the 50th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, hosted by Northwestern Saturday and Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Mountain Hawks last competed on December 6 when they dropped a 26-9 decision at Iowa. Lehigh returns to one of the college wrestling’s premier in-season tournaments with a full squad for the fourth straight year.
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Posted: 12/26/2012
Mountain Hawks to hold ninth annual Christmas City Classic Clinic
The Lehigh women’s basketball team will hold its ninth annual Christmas City Classic Clinic on Thursday, December 27 from 1-3 p.m. inside Stabler Arena. The clinic is open to girls from grades one through eight and will be instructed by Lehigh women’s basketball coaches and players. The fee is $25 per girl or $20 per player through the special team rate (must sign up as a team).
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Posted: 12/21/2012
Sesame Stree Live "Elmo's Super Heroes" Takes the Stabler Stage
Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Super Heroes” is coming to Stabler Arena from March 29 – 31, 2013. When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero! Never fear, Elmo and his team of super heroes are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and your favorite Sesame Street friends will explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene – all in a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover.
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Posted: 12/20/2012
Strong team effort leads Lehigh past North Texas, 90-75
Without the nation’s leading scorer, the Lehigh men’s basketball team came together for one of its most impressive wins of the season, defeating North Texas 90-75 on Thursday evening. Down 21-18 midway through the first half, the Mountain Hawks scored 34 of the final 46 first-half points to pull away. Senior Gabe Knutson paced the offense with 28 points while junior Mackey McKnight scored a career-high 25 and tied a season-high seven assists.
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Posted: 12/20/2012
Late surge pushes Sacred Heart past Lehigh 73-63
The Lehigh women’s basketball team clawed back from a halftime deficit, but Sacred Heart used a late second-half run to pull away as the Mountain Hawks fell 73-63 Thursday at Stabler Arena. A lay-up by senior Becky Guman tied the game at 56 with just under six minutes to play but the Pioneers outscored the Mountain Hawks 17-7 over the final 5:58 to earn the victory.
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Posted: 12/20/2012
McCollum and McKnight named Bob Cousy Award Candidates
Lehigh men’s basketball senior C.J. McCollum and junior Mackey McKnight have been named candidates for the 2013 Bob Cousy Award, as announced by the Basketball Hall of Fame on Thursday. The annual honor, named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Bob Cousy, recognizes the top point guards in men’s college basketball. In total, over 80 candidates have been nominated for the award and Lehigh is one of only five schools with multiple candidates.
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Posted: 12/20/2012
Eric Hess to be sidelined indefinitely
Lehigh wrestler Eric Hess has been sidelined from competition indefinitely due to issues stemming from his successful treatment of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Hess, who has started all six of the Mountain Hawks’ duals this season at 165, is in his first season of eligibility for Lehigh. He was previously diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in the spring of 2010 and successfully beat the disease enabling a return to competition.
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Posted: 12/19/2012
Lehigh returns to court for home tilt with Sacred Heart
Riding a two-game winning streak including a 23-point victory over Niagara on December 8, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will return to the hardwood after a 12-day hiatus to take on Sacred Heart on Thursday, December 20. The Mountain Hawks will play the third game of a five-game homestand that lasts throughout December against the Pioneers under the Stabler Arena lights at 7 p.m.
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Posted: 12/18/2012
Mountain Hawks return to action at North Texas Thursday
Following more than 10 days between games, the Lehigh men’s basketball team will return to action on Thursday when it heads to North Texas to face the Mean Green. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local). The Mountain Hawks are riding a seven-game winning streak, off to their best start in 74 years at 8-2. Thursday will feature a premier matchup between two NBA Draft lottery prospects in Lehigh senior C.J. McCollum and North Texas sophomore Tony Mitchell.
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Posted: 12/18/2012
Mountain Hawks look back at 2012 season at annual banquet
The Lehigh women’s cross country team held its annual banquet on December 9 to reflect on yet another strong season. The Mountain Hawks gathered at the University Center to hold a luncheon, awards ceremony and a season reflection by head coach Debbie Utesch.
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Posted: 12/18/2012
Trio of Lehigh seniors named ECAC All-Stars
Three Lehigh football players were named to the ECAC Football Championship Subdivision All-Star team announced Monday evening. A trio of seniors: offensive lineman Mike Vuono, nose guard Sajjad Chagani and linebacker Billy Boyko were named to the team on the heels of Lehigh’s third consecutive ten win season.
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Posted: 12/17/2012
Lehigh’s game vs. Colgate set for CBS Sports Network
Lehigh men’s lacrosse’s game vs. Colgate will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network, as the Patriot League’s television package was announced on Monday. The game is set for Saturday, Apr. 6 at 11 a.m. It will be a rematch of last season’s Patriot League Championship Game, which the Mountain Hawks won 16-14.
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Posted: 12/17/2012
January 6 Lehigh-Cornell dual close to selling out
Lehigh Athletics has announced that tickets for the Lehigh-Cornell wrestling match on Sunday, January 6 are close to selling out. The only seats remaining for the highly anticipated dual between the EIWA rivals are the first 2 rows in the 200 level of Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. All lower level seats have been sold. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets before the match is a complete sellout.
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Posted: 12/13/2012
2012 Patriot League Champions reflect on historic season at annual banquet
After winning its first Patriot League Championship in program history, the Lehigh men’s cross country team concluded its stellar season with its annual banquet held at the University Center on Sunday, December 9. The banquet consisted of a luncheon, awards presentation and a season reflection by head coach Todd Etters.
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Posted: 12/13/2012
Compitello selected by Denver in MLL Supplemental Draft
Lehigh men’s lacrosse assistant coach Tom Compitello was selected 15th overall by the Denver Outlaws in Wednesday’s Major League Lacrosse Supplemental Draft. Compitello played in two games last summer with the Hamilton Nationals, scoring two goals at Denver, where he will now call home. The Hauppauge, N.Y. native enjoyed a standout career at Stony Brook where he posted 146 points highlighted by his All-America junior campaign.
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Posted: 12/13/2012
2012 men’s soccer season concludes with banquet
The Lehigh men’s soccer team wrapped up its 2012 season with its annual banquet held in the University Center on Sunday, December 9th, sponsored by the Lehigh Athletics Partnership. Three awards were presented to student-athletes who excelled on and off the field. The banquet included dinner, an awards presentation and a reflection on the season by head coach Dean Koski.
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Posted: 12/12/2012
Poole leads volleyball’s Taylor-made turnaround
Over the past four years, the Lehigh volleyball team has seen a huge turnaround in its record and overall success. After missing the Patriot League tournament for five consecutive years from 2004-2008, the team has qualified for postseason play in three of the past four seasons. A major reason for the turnaround has been senior middle blocker Taylor Poole.
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Posted: 12/11/2012
Lehigh represented on MAC 100 Men’s Soccer Century Team
Three former Lehigh University men’s soccer players were honored as a part of the MAC 100 Men’s Soccer Century Teams. All three were chosen from the 1912-1970 century team after the MAC (Middle Atlantic Conference) celebrated its 100th anniversary by naming a century team in each sport from each era of MAC history.
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Posted: 12/11/2012
C.J. McCollum: A Star On and Off the Court
Senior men’s basketball standout C.J. McCollum is known most for his 30-point performance in Lehigh’s historic NCAA Tournament win over Duke last March. But what people don’t see is McCollum’s performance off the court - in the classroom, as a leader and in the community - which truly makes him who he is.
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Posted: 12/10/2012
Gaul garners Patriot League’s Male Field Athlete of the Week honor
Lehigh sophomore Derek Gaul captured the men’s Patriot League Field Athlete of the Week award following his strong performance in Friday’s Fast Times Before Finals meet. The event was held in Rauch Field House as the Mountain Hawks competed against Penn, Alvernia, Ursinus, West Chester, Rider, Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Desales, Lock Haven, Lafayette and Millersville.
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Posted: 12/10/2012
Fall 2012 Intramural Champions!
Fall 2012 Champs
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Posted: 12/08/2012
Lehigh drops Niagara, 72-49, behind several career efforts
As a part of the 23-point victory, several different Mountain Hawks set career-highs on the night while the Lehigh women’s basketball team earned its fourth victory of the season and second in-a-row with a 72-49 win over Niagara on Saturday night. The Mountain Hawks had four players in double figures while also having four players break career-highs.
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Posted: 12/08/2012
Lehigh tops Saint Francis (Pa.) 83-67 for best start in 74 years
Lehigh opened the game on a 13-0 run and held off Saint Francis the rest of the way as the Mountain Hawks won their seventh straight game on Saturday, 83-67. With the win, Lehigh is off to its best start after 10 games (8-2) since 1938-39. Senior C.J. McCollum led the way with 29 points, falling just one shy of his fourth 30-point game of the season.
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Posted: 12/08/2012
Mountain Hawks perform well at Fast Times Before Finals meet
The Lehigh women’s track and field team followed its strong showing at the Season Opener with yet another solid performance at the Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday night inside Rauch Fieldhouse. The Mountain Hawks competed against Penn, Alvernia, Ursinus, West Chester, Rider, Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, DeSales Lock Haven, Lafayette and Millersville.
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Posted: 12/08/2012
Lehigh completes Fast Times Before Finals meet
The Lehigh men’s track and field team followed its strong showing at the Season Opener with yet another solid performance at the Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday night inside Rauch Fieldhouse. The Mountain Hawks competed against Penn, Alvernia, Ursinus, West Chester, Rider, Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, DeSales Lock Haven, Lafayette and Millersville.
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Posted: 12/08/2012
Mountain Hawks finish Fast Times Before Finals meet
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams followed their strong showing at the Season Opener with yet another solid performance at the Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday night inside Rauch Fieldhouse. The Mountain Hawks competed against Penn, Alvernia, Ursinus, West Chester, Rider, Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, DeSales Lock Haven, Lafayette and Millersville.
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Posted: 12/07/2012
Lehigh welcomes in Niagara for Saturday showdown
Fresh off a comeback victory over Fairfield on Thursday night, the Lehigh women’s basketball team is set to host Niagara on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. for the third-consecutive match-up against a MAAC opponent. Lehigh trailed by as many as 15 on Thursday, but rallied to hold the Stags to just 12.1 percent shooting in the second half en route to the 47-42 win.
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Posted: 12/07/2012
Lehigh soccer teams to offer FREE SoccerFest clinics on Sunday
The Lehigh University soccer teams will host a FREE SoccerFest clinic on Sunday, December 9 inside Rauch Fieldhouse for the second-consecutive week. All boys and girls soccer players ages 5-12 are invited to attend. Participants are not required to pre-register and are welcome to register at the door between 11:30-11:45 a.m. as the clinic will begin at 12 p.m.
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Posted: 12/07/2012
Lehigh looks to continue streak at Saint Francis (Pa.) Saturday
Riding a six-game winning streak, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to make it seven in a row on Saturday when it travels to Saint Francis (Pa.) to face the Red Flash. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. The Mountain Hawks (7-2) are off to their best start since 1980-81 (one game better than last season’s 6-3 record) while with a win Saturday, they’d be 8-2 after 10 games for the first time since the 1938-39 campaign.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
Lehigh rallies for 47-42 win over Fairfield
After overcoming a 15-point first half deficit, the Lehigh women’s basketball team rallied for a 47-42 victory over the visiting Fairfield Stags on Thursday night. Freshman Elizabeth Sharlow turned in a career-high nine points as she and fellow freshman Kerry Kinek paced a balanced Mountain Hawk attack that saw seven different players score.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
No. 5 Iowa rides fast start to 26-9 win over No. 23 Lehigh
The Lehigh wrestling team visited Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the first time since 2002, but the host Hawkeyes greeted the Mountain Hawks rudely, as No. 5 Iowa raced to a 23-0 lead en route to a 26-9 win over No. 23 Lehigh on Thursday. The Hawkeyes won the first six bouts and seven of the ten matches overall.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
Lehigh to host Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday
After 14 first place finishers in the Lehigh Season Opener a week ago, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete in their second meet as they host their annual Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday inside Rauch Fieldhouse. The meet will be Lehigh’s last of 2012 as the teams continue to prepare for the Patriot League Championships.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
Lehigh to host Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday
After 14 first place finishers in the Lehigh Season Opener a week ago, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete in their second meet as they host their annual Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday inside Rauch Fieldhouse. The meet will be Lehigh’s last of 2012 as the teams continue to prepare for the Patriot League Championships.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
Lehigh to host Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday
After 14 first place finishers in the Lehigh Season Opener a week ago, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will compete in their second meet as they host their annual Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday inside Rauch Fieldhouse. The meet will be Lehigh’s last of 2012 as the teams continue to prepare for the Patriot League Championships.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
Barket named to Capital One Academic All-America second team
Lehigh senior running back Zach Barket has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Division I Football second team, it was announced Thursday. A four-year letter winner, Barket let the Mountain Hawks in rushing in each of the last two seasons, and is also one of Lehigh’s top performers in the classroom.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
Reed announces incoming class of 2017
Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced the team’s incoming class of 2017 on Thursday, which includes three talented student-athletes from around the nation. The Mountain Hawks welcome Tim Kempton, Austin Price and Shane Whitfield into the program as they look to continue the team’s winning tradition.
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Posted: 12/05/2012
Lehigh holds 14th annual Adopt-A-Family community event
Lehigh student-athletes continued their tremendous work in the community on Wednesday as the Mountain Hawks conducted their 14th annual Adopt-A-Family event at Donegan Community School in Bethlehem. Each Lehigh team adopted an underprivileged family to help share in the holiday season. The teams raised money throughout the semester to purchase holiday presents for their adopted family, and on Wednesday, the Mountain Hawks presented those gifts to their families.
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Posted: 12/05/2012
Lehigh to host Fairfield Thursday night
The Lehigh women’s basketball team will be in search of its third consecutive win over Fairfield when the Mountain Hawks welcome the Stags into Stabler Arena for a Thursday night showdown on December 6. Freshman Kerry Kinek scored a career-high 19 points Monday night against Loyola (Md.), but a few key shots by the Greyhounds down the stretch lead to Loyola’s 60-48 win over the Mountain Hawks.
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Posted: 12/05/2012
Redfern unveils 2013 Lehigh women’s lacrosse schedule
Lehigh head women’s lacrosse coach Jill Redfern released the Mountain Hawks’ 2013 schedule on Wednesday which features games against four teams who finished in the top 16 of last season’s final RPI. Lehigh will play 16 regular season games, nine at home and seven on the road. In total, the Mountain Hawks will face four squads (Florida, Navy, Penn and Penn State) who advanced to the 2012 NCAA tournament.
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Posted: 12/04/2012
Lehigh runs past Fordham, 81-63
The Lehigh men’s basketball jumped out to a 20-point halftime lead then held on in the second to beat Fordham, 81-63 on Tuesday evening in Stabler Arena. The win marks the Mountain Hawks’ sixth in a row as they improve to 7-2, equaling their best record after nine games since the 1980-81 season. All five starters posted double-figure points, led by 21 from junior Mackey McKnight.
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Posted: 12/04/2012
Mountain Hawks to wrestle at No. 5 Iowa Thursday
For the first time since 2002 the Lehigh wrestling team heads to Iowa as the 23rd-ranked Mountain Hawks meet the fifth-ranked Hawkeyes Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Mountain Hawks are coming off an up-and-down weekend at home where they posted an impressive 34-7 win over Hofstra before stumbling 24-12 against Penn in their EIWA opener. Senior Robert Hamlin, junior Joey Napoli and sophomore Nathaniel Brown were the only three wrestlers to post 2-0 marks last weekend.
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Posted: 12/04/2012
Six Mountain Hawks named Preseason All-Americans
Six Lehigh men’s lacrosse standouts have earned Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America honors, as announced in its 2013 Face-Off Yearbook. Junior Ty Souders garnered Second Team honors while senior David DiMaria was named to the Third Team. In addition, seniors Dante Fantoni, Mike Noone and Noah Molnar, and sophomore Matt Poillon earned Honorable Mention recognition.
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Posted: 12/03/2012
Second half comeback fuels Loyola to 60-48 win over Lehigh
Despite a double-double and career-high 19 points from freshman Kerry Kinek, the Lehigh women’s basketball team fell to Loyola on Monday night, 60-48. The Mountain Hawks entered halftime with a four-point lead, but a strong second half shooting performance by the Greyhounds propelled Loyola to its second home win.
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Posted: 12/03/2012
Lehigh looks to extend win streak vs. Fordham Tuesday
Coming off a historic effort against Fairleigh Dickinson, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks for its sixth straight win when it hosts Fordham Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks eclipsed 100 points in Saturday’s 102-62 win over FDU, this in head coach Brett Reed’s 100th career victory. Senior C.J. McCollum led the way with 23 points in 24 minutes, sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj added a career-high 20 and all 13 Mountain Hawks scored.
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Posted: 12/03/2012
Lemon claims Patriot League Weekly Award
For the ninth time in her career, senior E’Lana Lemon has been named the Patriot League’s Female Field Athlete of the Week for the period ending on Dec. 2. Lemon dominated the women’s weight throw on Friday with a distance of 17.17 meters, 3.17 meters ahead of the rest of the field.
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Posted: 12/03/2012
Turkey Trot Results!
2012 Turkey Trot Results
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Posted: 12/02/2012
Mountain Hawks set for trip to Loyola (Md.)
The Lehigh women’s basketball team will make its third trip in program history to Loyola (Md.) on Monday to face off against the Greyhounds inside Reitz Arena at 7 p.m. The Mountain Hawks will be in search of their fifth consecutive victory over Loyola, a streak dating back to the 1982-83 season.
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Posted: 12/01/2012
Mountain Hawks dominate Fairleigh Dickinson, 102-62
The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to a 32-3 lead just over 10 minutes into the game, then continued to roll as the Mountain Hawks (6-2) topped Fairleigh Dickinson 102-62 on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. Lehigh shot 63 percent from the field (38-of-60) and 58 percent from three-point range (11-of-19) in an offensive clinic.
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Posted: 12/01/2012
Lehigh swims past NJIT 142-63 in New Jersey
In its final action of the fall semester the Lehigh men’s swimming and diving team defeated NJIT 142-63 at the Fleisher Athletic Center. Senior Will Dearden and freshman Jacob Hassel were double winners on the day as the Mountain Hawks won eight of 11 events to head into the semester break at 3-1.
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Posted: 12/01/2012
Penn stuns No. 21 Lehigh 24-12 in Sheridan Dual
Less than 24 hours after an impressive 34-7 win over Hofstra, the Lehigh wrestling team was unable to deliver a similar performance in Saturday’s match with Penn as the 21st-ranked Mountain Hawks fell to the Quakers 24-12 in the annual Billy Sheridan Memorial Dual inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall.
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Posted: 11/30/2012
Mountain Hawks begin indoor season with exceptional Season Opener
Lehigh’s women’s track and field teams began its indoor season with a successful Season Opener that included eight first-place finishers, a number of personal records and a solid foundation for what could amount to an extremely strong 2012-13 season. The Mountain Hawks’ effort was highlighted by first-place finish in the 400 meters by Danielle Albergo with a time of 59:45.
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Posted: 11/30/2012
Lehigh starts with success at Season Opener
Lehigh’s men’s track and field team began its indoor season with a successful Season Opener that included six first-place finishers, a number of personal records and a solid foundation for what could amount to an extremely strong 2012-13 season. The Mountain Hawks featured a first-place by sophomore Benjamin Beauchamp in the weight throw with a distance of 15.83 meters.
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Posted: 11/30/2012
Lehigh starts season with strong showing at Season Opener
Lehigh’s men’s and women’s track and field teams began their indoor season with a successful Season Opener that included 14 first-place finishers, a number of personal records and a solid foundation for what could amount to an extremely strong 2012-13 season.
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Posted: 11/30/2012
Mountain Hawks roll to 34-7 win over visiting Hofstra
In its first action in nearly two weeks, No. 21 Lehigh returned home with a 34-7 win over Hofstra Friday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Sophomore Anthony Salupo knocked off eighth-ranked Luke Vaith 8-5 at 141 highlighting a night in which the Mountain Hawks won eight bouts, scoring bonus points in five of the eight wins with two pins, a technical fall and two major decisions.
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Posted: 11/30/2012
Men picked fourth, women third in track and field indoor preseason poll
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams were picked to finish fourth and third in the Patriot League’s preseason poll released on Friday. Last season, the Lehigh men finished fourth at the Indoor Patriot League Championships, while the women finished third. Lehigh begins its indoor season tonight with the Lehigh Season Opener inside Rauch Fieldhouse at 5 p.m.
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Posted: 11/30/2012
Men picked fourth, women third in track and field indoor preseason poll
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams were picked to finish fourth and third in the Patriot League’s preseason poll released on Friday. Last season, the Lehigh men finished fourth at the Indoor Patriot League Championships, while the women finished third. Lehigh begins its indoor season tonight with the Lehigh Season Opener inside Rauch Fieldhouse at 5 p.m.
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Posted: 11/30/2012
Lehigh welcomes Fairleigh Dickinson Saturday night
Following a pair of games in Connecticut, the Lehigh men’s basketball team returns home for two straight beginning Saturday when it welcomes Fairleigh Dickinson for a 7 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Hawks are eying their fifth straight win overall and 10th straight over an NEC foe (dating back to 2010). A win would also give Lehigh head coach Brett Reed his 100th career win, making him the fastest in Patriot League history to 100 victories.
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Posted: 11/29/2012
Mountain Hawks upended by Wildcats, 66-49
After ending the first half on an 11-0 run to trim Villanova’s lead to just 11, the Lehigh women’s basketball team fell to the Wildcats on Thursday night by a final score of 66-49. Sophomore Sarah Williams dropped a season-high 14 points, while freshman Kerry Kinek was again in double figures with 10 points, but double-digit treys by Villanova equated to a loss for the Mountain Hawks.
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Posted: 11/29/2012
Mountain Hawks begin indoor season Friday by hosting Season Opener
The Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field programs will begin their preparation for a journey towards the Patriot League title on Friday when the Mountain Hawks host the Season Opener. Lehigh will be one of six teams competing on Friday in the first event of the 2012-13 indoor season set to be held at Rauch Fieldhouse on the Goodman Campus starting at 5 p.m.
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Posted: 11/29/2012
Mountain Hawks recognized with NSCAA Academic Award
The Lehigh women’s soccer team has been honored with an NSCAA Academic Award following a strong year in the classroom, as recently announced. The Mountain Hawks earned the award for the 10th consecutive season for their effort in the 2011-12 academic year.
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Posted: 11/28/2012
Lehigh women’s lacrosse to host open house for 2015 graduates
Lehigh women’s lacrosse has announced the schedule for the Class of 2015 Open House set for Sunday, Jan. 27 from 3:30-5 p.m. The event will include a tour of campus, an information session and Q&A led by the Lehigh coaching staff.
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Posted: 11/28/2012
Lao-Gosneys to play for Team USA in Champion Challenge
Former Lehigh men’s lacrosse standouts Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney have cracked the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for the eighth annual Champion® Challenge. The U.S. will play a pair of exhibitions, facing 2012 NCAA semifinalist Notre Dame on Saturday, Jan. 26 and then defending NCAA champion Loyola on Sunday.
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Posted: 11/28/2012
Four Mountain Hawks set to compete at USA Winter Nationals
Lehigh will send four swimmers to compete in the USA Swimming AT&T Winter National Championships hosted by the University of Texas. The event, which will be held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center, is set to begin Thursday morning and will conclude on Saturday.
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Posted: 11/28/2012
After weekend off, No. 21 Lehigh set to host Hofstra and Penn
Following a rare Thanksgiving weekend away from competition, No. 21 Lehigh returns home for a pair of duals against regional foes. The Mountain Hawks will host Hofstra Friday night before welcoming EIWA rival Penn Saturday afternoon in the conference opener for both teams. Lehigh went 1-1 on its first road trip of the season, falling 29-6 at Penn State on November 16 before bouncing back with an 18-12 win at Bloomsburg the following day.
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Posted: 11/28/2012
Meet the baseball class of 2016
Lehigh head baseball coach Sean Leary introduced the team’s incoming class of 2016 on November 28. In total, nine student-athletes from a variety of states entered Lehigh this fall, looking to help replace an impressive senior class which included local products Cory Kent and Brendan McGaheran, among others. This class features many top recruits including state champions, prospects identified by Perfect Game and also a few local stars as well.
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Posted: 11/28/2012
Mountain Hawks travel for a match up with Villanova
Reeling from a 55-50 double-overtime loss to Monmouth on Sunday, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will be searching to rebound with a win against the Wildcats of Villanova on Thursday night. Lehigh will be looking to snap a two-game skid against Nova with their first win at The Pavilion in program history.
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Posted: 11/27/2012
McCollum takes over in impressive 77-66 win at Quinnipiac
Down 62-61 with just over five minutes left in the second half, Lehigh senior C.J. McCollum scored 14 straight Mountain Hawk (5-2) points to help Lehigh pull away for a 77-66 win at Quinnipiac on Tuesday evening. After not scoring for the game’s first 9:49, McCollum finished with 30 points, already his third game with 30+ points this season and the 17th of his career. He also posted nine rebounds and four assists to help Lehigh win at Quinnipiac for the first time in school history.
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Posted: 11/27/2012
McCollum earns ECAC Player of the Week honors
Lehigh senior C.J. McCollum continues to rack in the honors, garnering ECAC Player of the Week on Tuesday just a day after earning Patriot League Player of the Week laurels. It marks McCollum’s fifth-career ECAC weekly award after garnering two in both his sophomore and junior seasons. He is also a former ECAC Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year.
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Posted: 11/27/2012
Lehigh tied for second in initial Presidents' Cup standings
The Patriot League announced its initial Presidents’ Cup standings on Tuesday with Lehigh tied for second overall at the completion of the fall season. Lehigh checks in with 32 points and tops the men’s overall standings with 16 points. The Mountain Hawk women are tied for fifth place with 16 points.
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Posted: 11/26/2012
Mountain Hawks head to Quinnipiac for Tuesday night showdown
The Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to continue its recent roll when it travels to Quinnipiac to face the Bobcats Tuesday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the TD Bank Sports Center. The Mountain Hawks are coming off an impressive 91-77 win over Sacred Heart Sunday, a game which saw Lehigh lead by as many as 30. Senior C.J. McCollum paced the offense with 26 points to become the all-time leading scorer in Patriot League history.
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Posted: 11/26/2012
Lehigh ranked eighth in 2013 Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Yearbook
Coming off a historic 2012 season, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team is ranked eighth nationally in the Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Yearbook Top 20, as released on Monday. The Mountain Hawks stand ahead of lacrosse powers Virginia (9), Denver (10), Colgate (11), UMass (12), Princeton (13) and Syracuse (14) as they look to carry the momentum into 2013.
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Posted: 11/26/2012
McCollum garners another Patriot League Player of the Week honor
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named Patriot League Player of the Week on Monday following another impressive week and record-breaking performance. McCollum averaged 27 points over a trio of Mountain Hawk victories last week, capped off by breaking the Patriot League career scoring record on Sunday at Sacred Heart.
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Posted: 11/26/2012
Kinek clinches PL Anaconda Rookie of the Week honors
Freshman forward Kerry Kinek has been named the Patriot League’s Rookie of the Week for the period ending on November 25, recognizing her stellar play against three quality opponents this past week. Kinek averaged 14.4 points per game and 8.7 rebounds in three tilts against La Salle, Wagner and Monmouth. It is the first Patriot League award the freshman has received in her collegiate career.
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Posted: 11/25/2012
Mountain Hawks drop to Monmouth in double overtime, 55-50
After building a five-point first half lead, the Lehigh women’s basketball team fell to Monmouth, 55-50, in double overtime on Sunday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks had opportunities to win the game at the buzzer at the end of regulation and the first overtime, but were unable to convert as the Hawks scored 11 points in the final extra session for the victory.
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Posted: 11/25/2012
McCollum breaks record in 91-77 win at Sacred Heart
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum scored 26 points to become the Patriot League’s all-time leading scorer as the Mountain Hawks were up by as many as 30 before holding on for an impressive 91-77 win at Sacred Heart on Sunday. In total, four Mountain Hawks finished in double figures including seniors Gabe Knutson and Holden Greiner who posted 18 and 17, respectively. Sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj also added 14, including four three-pointers.
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Posted: 11/24/2012
Lehigh returns to action Sunday at Sacred Heart
Following a strong showing in the NIT Season Tip-Off, the Lehigh men’s basketball team returns to action Sunday when it travels to Sacred Heart for a 2 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Hawks finished 3-1 in the preseason tournament, beating a trio of squads who won 20+ games a season ago (Robert Morris, Fairfield and Penn). Lehigh will play a pair of games in Connecticut in a three-day span, also traveling to Quinnipiac Tuesday.
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Posted: 11/23/2012
Strong second half propels Lehigh to 78-53 victory over Wagner
After taking a nine-point lead into halftime, the Lehigh women’s basketball team shot 51.9 percent in the second half to sink the Wagner Seahawks, 78-53, behind a career-high 20 points from senior Kelly Peterson. Freshman Kerry Kinek recorded her second double-double of her young career as the 6-3 forward tallied 17 points and pulled down 12 boards for the Mountain Hawks on Friday evening.
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Posted: 11/22/2012
Lehigh to take on Wagner and Monmouth for weekend set
After a dramatic last-second loss to La Salle, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will be looking to bounce back against Wagner on Friday when it takes on the Seahawks at 4 p.m. on the campus of Monmouth University before hosting the Hawks on Sunday at 2 p.m. as a part of the Thanksgiving Challenge. Lehigh will be in search of its fifth-consecutive win over Wagner, a streak that dates back to the 1997-98 season.
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Posted: 11/21/2012
Men’s soccer honored with NSCAA Academic Award
Following a strong year in the classroom, the Lehigh men’s soccer team was recognized for its stellar academic performance with a 2011-2012 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Academic Award, as announced earlier this month. The Mountain Hawks are one of just 220 men’s teams across Division I, II and III honored for posting a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Posted: 11/20/2012
Mountain Hawks pull away in second for 73-66 win over Penn
The Lehigh men’s basketball team took a one-point halftime lead and extended it in the second, opening its largest lead of the game (13) late in regulation before closing out a 73-66 win over Penn on Tuesday night in Stabler Arena. Lehigh finishes the NIT Season Tip-Off with a 3-1 record, beating three teams who won 20 or more games last season in Robert Morris, Fairfield and Penn. Four Mountain Hawks finished with double-figure points, paced by senior C.J. McCollum who posted a game-high 21.
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Posted: 11/20/2012
Mountain Hawks drop heartbreaker on last second shot to La Salle, 49-48
After battling back from an early 10-point deficit, the Lehigh women’s basketball team fell to La Salle on Tuesday afternoon, 49-48, on a last-second shot by the Explorers. Trailing by two, La Salle knocked down a three-pointer with six seconds left for the one-point victory, their first in Bethlehem since the 1979-80 season, snapping the Mountain Hawks’ three-game home winning streak over the Explorers.
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Posted: 11/20/2012
Seniors Barket and Spadola named to Academic All-League team
Two weeks after both players were named to the Capital One Academic All-District II football teams for the second straight year, Lehigh seniors Zach Barket and Ryan Spadola were named to the Academic All-Patriot League team, announced Monday. Both Mountain Hawk offensive standouts were selected to the team for the second consecutive season.
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Posted: 11/20/2012
Mountain Hawks place 11 on All-Patriot League football teams
The Lehigh football team is well represented as the Patriot League announced its All-League teams and major award winners on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks placed 11 student-athletes on the All-Patriot League teams, including seven who gained first team recognition. Lehigh’s 11 selections tied Fordham for most in the league.
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Posted: 11/19/2012
Lehigh pulls away for impressive 82-67 win over Fairfield
The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to an early lead and wouldn’t look back, opening a double-digit lead for most of the second half in a dominant 82-67 win over Fairfield on Monday. Senior C.J. McCollum had a dominant effort, scoring 35 points on 12-of-21 shooting including a highlight reel dunk in the second half to send the student section into a frenzy.
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Posted: 11/19/2012
Seniors Colvin, Loughery honored for performance in rivalry win
Following a 38-21 Lehigh victory over Lafayette in what became the final game of the Mountain Hawks 2012 season, two seniors were honored by the Patriot League for their strong performances Saturday. Quarterback Mike Colvin was named the league’s Offensive Player of the Week while linebacker Sam Loughery earned Defensive Player of the Week laurels.
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Posted: 11/19/2012
Wins over top six foes propel Napoli to EIWA weekly honors
Following a 2-0 weekend that included two wins over wrestlers ranked in the top six nationally, Lehigh junior Joey Napoli was named EIWA Co-Wrestler of the Week on Monday. Napoli posted wins over No. 2 Dylan Alton of Penn State on Friday night and No. 6 Frank Hickman of Bloomsburg as the Mountain Hawks went 1-1 in duals against the Nittany Lions and Huskies.
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Posted: 11/19/2012
Lehigh opens home schedule with La Salle Tuesday
After knocking off Saint Peter’s last week for its first victory of 2012, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will host the La Salle Explorers Tuesday at 2 p.m. for the team’s home opener. The Explorers will be making their sixth trip to Bethlehem as the Mountain Hawks hold a 3-2 advantage at home over La Salle, including a current three-game home winning streak.
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Posted: 11/18/2012
Mountain Hawks host NIT Season Tip-Off Monday and Tuesday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team will return to action on Monday when it hosts a consolation bracket of the NIT Season Tip-Off in Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks will welcome Fairfield and Penn both Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Fordham is also in the bracket and will play Penn Monday and Fairfield Tuesday, at 6 p.m. each day. The bracket features three teams who won more than 20 games last season while the other (Fordham) is from a strong Atlantic 10 conference.
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Posted: 11/17/2012
150th Lehigh-Lafayette game to be played at historic Yankee Stadium
One of the world’s most famous athletic venues will host the 150th meeting of “The Rivalry,” as the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks will battle the Lafayette College Leopards at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 22, 2014.
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Posted: 11/17/2012
Lehigh drops to Colgate, 3-0, in semifinals of PLT
Despite a terrific effort by senior Taylor Poole who hit .417 in the match, the Lehigh volleyball team fell to Colgate in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament on Saturday in straight sets. The Mountain Hawks held leads in the first and third sets, but were unable to capitalize and continue their efforts enough to come away with victories.
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Posted: 11/17/2012
Lehigh tops Bloomsburg, 18-12, for second victory
After falling to No. 2 Penn State the night before, the Lehigh wrestling team rebounded with an 18-12 victory over the Bloomsburg Huskies on Saturday afternoon at the Nelson Fieldhouse. Junior Joey Napoli earned an important win at 157 over sixth-ranked Frank Hickman en route to the Mountain Hawks’ second victory of the season. Lehigh will now be idle until November 30 when it will host Hofstra at 7 p.m.
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Posted: 11/17/2012
Lehigh charges back for 38-21 win over Lafayette
Trailing 21-10 after the first quarter, the Lehigh football team charged back with a vengeance, downing Lafayette 38-21 Saturday in the 148th meeting between the two schools. It marked the Mountain Hawks’ fifth straight win over the Leopards as they improve to 10-1, their third straight double-digit win season. Senior Mike Colvin was named the game’s MVP, finishing with five touchdowns (four through the air) while passing for a career high-tying 362 yards and rushing for 82 more.
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Posted: 11/16/2012
Mountain Hawks sweep Lafayette for fifth straight season
The Lehigh men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams used an impressive all-around effort, sweeping Lafayette on Friday for the fifth straight season. The men picked up a 172-126 win while the women were victorious, 169-125.
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Posted: 11/16/2012
Lehigh earns impressive 169-125 win at Lafayette
The Lehigh women’s swimming and diving team picked up a 169-125 win over Lafayette on Friday in a dominant team effort. The Mountain Hawks (1-2) placed first in 12 of 14 swimming events to beat Lafayette for a fifth straight year.
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Posted: 11/16/2012
Mountain Hawks top Lafayette 172-126
The Lehigh men’s swimming and diving team put forth an impressive team effort to down Lafayette on Friday, 172-126. The Mountain Hawks used nine first-place finishes to come back from an early deficit and capture their ninth straight win over Lafayette.
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Posted: 11/16/2012
Napoli, Delia notch wins as Lehigh falls at rival Penn State
Junior Joey Napoli upset second ranked Dylan Alton at 157 but two-time defending national champion and No. 2 ranked Penn State won eight of the first nine bouts en route to a 29-6 win over No. 21 Lehigh Friday night at Rec Hall. The Mountain Hawks were competitive in several other matches, losing four by a combined seven points, as they fall to 1-1 on the season.
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Posted: 11/16/2012
McCollum named to Naismith Early Season Watch List
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum continues to garner impressive recognition as earlier this week, he was named to the Naismith Award Early Season Watch List. A First Team All-American by multiple outlets, McCollum was also named a Wooden Award Finalist late last week. In total, there are 50 players on the watch list which will eventually dwindle to one. The Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year presented by AT&T will be awarded on Apr. 7, 2013 in Atlanta.
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Posted: 11/16/2012
Broadcast information for the 148th meeting of Lehigh-Lafayette
With the 148th meeting of college football’s most-played rivalry set to kick off Saturday afternoon at Fisher Stadium in Easton, fans interested in following the action can catch the game through a number of broadcast outlets:
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Posted: 11/16/2012
Lehigh to face top-seeded Colgate in semifinals of PLT Saturday
For the 17th time in program history, the Lehigh volleyball team will compete in the Patriot League Tournament in search of its third Patriot League crown. After a 3-1 victory over Holy Cross last Friday to clinch a tournament bid, the Mountain Hawks will now face the top-seeded Colgate Raiders on their home court on Saturday, November 17 at 3 p.m. It will be Lehigh’s second trip to Hamilton, N.Y. this season, the other a 3-1 win over the Raiders.
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Posted: 11/15/2012
Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry resumes in the pool Friday in Easton
In another tradition of Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry week will be renewed Friday night in Easton as the Lehigh swimming and diving teams will compete against Lafayette at 6 p.m. at Ruef Natatorium. The Mountain Hawks will be looking sweep their rivals for the fifth straight year. The meet will be just one of several competitions between the two schools this week, culminating in Saturday’s football game at Fisher Stadium.
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Posted: 11/15/2012
Mountain Hawks to face Penn State in Independence Classic
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will face rival Penn State on Saturday, Mar. 9 in the Whitman’s® Sampler® Independence Classic, as announced by Inside Lacrosse on Thursday. The Mountain Hawks and Nittany Lions will face off at 5 p.m. in the third game of a tripleheader at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. Lehigh’s game will follow St. John’s vs. Syracuse at 12 p.m. and Penn vs. Villanova at 2:30 p.m.
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Posted: 11/14/2012
Mountain Hawks top Saint Peter’s 62-60 for first win
Led by a career-high 17 points and eight rebounds from junior Lindsay Hoskins, the Lehigh women’s basketball team pulled out its first win of the season on Wednesday, downing Saint Peter’s 62-60. The Mountain Hawks took their first lead of the game early in the second half, going up by as many as six before holding on for the hard-fought road victory.
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Posted: 11/14/2012
Lehigh hits the road for battles with No. 2 Penn State, Bloomsburg
The Lehigh wrestling team takes to the road for the first time this season with a pair of weekend duals against in-state foes. The 21st-ranked Mountain Hawks will first visit two-time defending national champion Penn State Friday in the 101st dual meet between the longtime Eastern rivals. Then, Lehigh will stop in Bloomsburg to face the Huskies Saturday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks opened their season with a 23-16 win over Binghamton on November 8.
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Posted: 11/14/2012
Lehigh to host consolation round of NIT Season Tip-Off
The Lehigh men’s basketball team, seeded fifth in the 16-team NIT Season Tip-Off, will welcome Fairfield, Penn and Fordham as part of a consolation round next Monday (Nov. 19) and Tuesday (Nov. 20). Lehigh will face Fairfield on Monday and Penn on Tuesday, both set for 8:30 p.m. tips. Fordham will play in both early games, which are slated for 6 p.m.
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Posted: 11/13/2012
Pittsburgh pulls away in second half for 78-53 win over Lehigh
The Lehigh men’s basketball hung tough for much of the first half, but Pittsburgh opened a five-point halftime lead and extended that in the second, downing the Mountain Hawks 78-53 Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center. With the win, the Panthers advance to the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off while Lehigh will play in a consolation pod next Monday and Tuesday. Those pairings will be announced on Wednesday.
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Posted: 11/13/2012
Clark earns Academic All-Patriot League team selection
Lehigh junior volleyball player Amanda Clark earned a selection to the Academic All-Patriot League team for the second-consecutive year after her impressive efforts in the classroom and on the court this season. Clark currently holds a 3.73 GPA as a Biology major, while also finishing the regular season second on the team with 203 kills and third with a .240 hitting percentage.
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Posted: 11/13/2012
Lehigh set for trip to Saint Peter’s
After falling to No. 13/15 Cal on Friday night in Berkeley, Calif., the Lehigh women’s basketball team will look to bounce back with a win when it takes on St. Peter’s in Jersey City, N.J. on Wednesday night for the third time in program history. The game will be the second of the season for both teams as each side will be looking for its first win of the 2012-13 season.
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Posted: 11/13/2012
Charles and Poole earn All-Patriot League honors
Junior Rachel Charles earned the Libero of the Year award for the second-consecutive season, while senior outside hitter Taylor Poole was named first team All-Patriot League on Tuesday afternoon. Along with earning Libero of the Year, Charles was also named a second team All-Patriot League performer by the league.
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Posted: 11/13/2012
Lehigh seeks fifth straight win over Lafayette Saturday in 148th meeting
The 148th edition of college football’s most played rivalry will take place Saturday at Fisher Stadium as No. 12/14 Lehigh battles Lafayette. The Mountain Hawks will be looking to bounce back last week’s tough 35-24 setback to Colgate. Lehigh led 24-14 at halftime but was kept off the scoreboard in the second half as the Mountain Hawks suffered their first loss of the season.
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Posted: 11/12/2012
Lehigh runs past Robert Morris 89-60 for date with Pitt
The Lehigh men’s basketball team raced to an 15-point halftime lead and only extended it from there, downing Robert Morris 89-60 on Monday night in the NIT Season Tip-Off. With the win, the Mountain Hawks advance to Tuesday’s regional final vs. host Pittsburgh at 9 p.m. on ESPNU. Five Lehigh players scored in double figures while two others came within a point.
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Posted: 11/12/2012
McCollum named Patriot League Player of the Week
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum has earned the first Patriot League Player of the Week honor of the season, as announced on Monday. The Canton, Ohio native is coming off a monster 36-piont game at #19/18 Baylor Friday. The honor extends McCollum’s already league mark to 13 career Player of the Week awards.
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Posted: 11/12/2012
Patterson recognized as Patriot League Female Swimmer of the Week
Lehigh freshman Courtney Patterson has been named the Patriot League Female Swimmer of the Week following her strong performance this weekend at Princeton’s Big Al Open. Patterson was Lehigh’s top finisher in four different events and picked up the lone event win for the Mountain Hawk women in two days of competition.
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Posted: 11/11/2012
Lehigh faces Robert Morris Monday to begin NIT Season Tip-Off
Following a hard-fought game at #19/18 Baylor Friday, the Lehigh men’s basketball team quickly returns to action when it heads to Pittsburgh for the NIT Season Tip-Off. The Mountain Hawks face Robert Morris Monday (8:30 p.m.) and either Pittsburgh or Fordham Tuesday (6 or 9 p.m.) with a berth in the semifinals at Madison Square Garden on the line. This marks the first time Lehigh has ever played in the NIT Season Tip-Off (formally Preseason NIT).
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Posted: 11/10/2012
Lehigh finishes up at Big Al Open in New Jersey
The Lehigh men’s swimming and diving team wrapped up action at the Big Al Open Saturday at Princeton’s DeNunzio Pool. Sophomore Danny Bennett led the Mountain Hawks in three individual events, while junior Chris Hoke and sophomore Sean Brant led the way for Lehigh in two events apiece as the Brown and White competed against Fordham, Georgetown, Princeton and TCNJ.
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Posted: 11/10/2012
Patterson paces Lehigh Saturday at Big Al Open
Freshman Courtney Patterson won the women’s 200 yard freestyle and led Lehigh in three events as the Mountain Hawks wrapped-up action at the Big Al Invite Saturday at Princeton’s DeNunzio Pool. Patterson won the 200 free in Saturday’s morning session and followed up with a second place finish in the 1650 free and a ninth place finish in the 200 fly in Saturday’s evening session.
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Posted: 11/10/2012
Lehigh drops to Army, 3-1, in regular season finale
Despite a great effort by sophomore Kaylynn Genemaras, the Lehigh volleyball team dropped its regular season finale to the Army Black Knights, 3-1, on Saturday night. The Mountain Hawks played a tight match throughout, losing the first and third sets by a total of five points, but Army was able to finish off their sets for the victory.
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Posted: 11/10/2012
Lehigh wraps up fall slate with strong showing at Frostbite Regatta
The Lehigh rowing team used a strong all-around effort at Saturday’s Frostbite Regatta as the Mountain Hawks garnered numerous medals in the final race of the fall season. The Varsity Eights had especially strong showings as the men placed second (6:27.45) and women fourth (7:32.34). In total, Lehigh had nine top-three finishes.
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Posted: 11/10/2012
Colgate deals No. 5/8 Lehigh first loss with 35-24 comeback win
No. 5/8 Lehigh raced out to a ten point halftime advantage, but Colgate rallied to outscore the Mountain Hawks 21-0 in the second half as the Raiders captured the Patriot League championship and automatic berth into the FCS playoffs with a 35-24 win Saturday at Goodman Stadium. Raider quarterback Gavin McCarney rushed for three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 9:14 to play as Colgate handed Lehigh its first loss of the season.
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Posted: 11/10/2012
Mountain Hawks fall to No. 13/15 Cal, 80-48
Freshman Kerry Kinek shined in her debut as she recorded a double-double with a game-high 18 points and 11 rebounds in the Lehigh women’s basketball 80-48 season opener loss to No. 13/15 California on Friday night. The Mountain Hawks played particularly well in the second half, shooting 38.7 percent from the floor, while the Lehigh bench outscored Cal’s by seven in the final 20 minutes and forced three more turnovers.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Karedis, sprinters pace Lehigh on day one at Big Al Invite
Lehigh’s sprinters led the way as the Mountain Hawks returned to action with a solid first day at the Big Al Invite Friday at Princeton’s DeNunzio pool. Junior Demetri Karedis defended his title in the 50 yard freestyle, leading a contingent of four Mountain Hawks who finished in the top ten of the event.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Lehigh women open up action in New Jersey
The Lehigh women’s swimming and diving team returned to the pool Friday night with the opening session of the Big Al Invite at Princeton’s DeNunzio Pool. The Mountain Hawks competed in four events, taking on Georgetown, Fordham, TCNJ and the host Tigers in their first competition since losing at Colgate on October 27.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Lehigh earns PLT berth with 3-1 win over Holy Cross
The Lehigh volleyball team earned its second Patriot League Tournament berth under head coach Bob Bertucci on Friday night after a 3-1 victory over the Crusaders. The Mountain Hawks rallied after dropping the first set to rattle off three-consecutive wins, capped by a kill from sophomore southpaw Kaylynn Genemaras.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 99-77 final at #19/18 Baylor
The Lehigh men’s basketball team battled hard, but couldn’t overcome a big and athletic Baylor squad as the Bears pulled away for a 99-77 win in the season opener for both teams Friday. Senior C.J. McCollum scored 36 points, just six shy of his career high, while junior Mackey McKnight added 14 points and six assists. The Mountain Hawks will look to bounce back on Monday when they travel to Pittsburgh for the NIT Season Tip-Off.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Lehigh takes eighth at Mid-Atlantic Regionals
Two weeks after winning the Patriot League Championships, the Lehigh men’s cross country team finished eighth out of 25 teams at the Mid-Atlantic Regionals in University Park, Pa. The Mountain Hawks combined to score 254 points as sophomore Ryan Mahalsky finished as the top performer for the first time this season in 45th (31:31) in the 10K race.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Lehigh men finish eighth, while women take 15th at Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers
Competing against an immensely talent field of competition, the Lehigh men’s and women’s cross country teams took home eighth and 15th, respectively, at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers in University Park, Pa. The top finishers for the Mountain Hawks on the day were sophomore Ryan Mahalsky (31:31) in 45th and senior Julia Perry (22:14) in 62nd.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Softball sophomores step up in wake of Superstorm Sandy
The effects of Hurricane Sandy had an effect on many people in the northeast, specifically in the state of New Jersey. A number of people lost property or had property damaged by the storm. At Lehigh, some students returned home after a week of classes were cancelled. Others simply waited out the storm. For the sophomores on the softball team, the storm provided an opportunity to help those in need along the Jersey shore.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Mountain Hawks finish 15th at Mid-Atlantic Regionals
The Lehigh women’s cross country team finished 15th out of 31 competing squads at the Mid-Atlantic Regionals in University Park, Pa. The Mountain Hawks recorded a combined score of 457 points, finishing just six points behind Loyola (Md.). Senior Julia Perry was Lehigh’s top performing runner, taking 62nd after crossing the line in 22:14 on the 6K course.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
McCollum named to Wooden Award preseason top 50
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum continues to rack in the honors as on Thursday, he was named to the Wooden Award preseason top 50. McCollum was the only Patriot League player named to the award’s watch list for the ultimate honor of national player of the year. The Canton, Ohio native was also named a First Team All-American by ESPN, his third First Team All-America honor (Associated Press and Sporting News).
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Bishop signs professional contract with Harrisburg Heat
Former Lehigh men’s soccer standout goalkeeper Sam Bishop (2005) has signed a professional contract to play for the Harrisburg Heat of the Professional Arena Soccer League. Bishop had previously played professionally for the Harrisburg City Islanders of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) and was part of the Islanders team that won the USL-2 championship.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
No. 21 Lehigh takes down Binghamton 23-16 in 2012-13 opener
The 21st-ranked Lehigh wrestling team opened its 2012-13 season by winning six bouts in a 23-16 triumph over Binghamton Thursday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Freshman Eric Hess won by first period pin in his varsity dual debut as he was one of three Mountain Hawks to produce bonus points on the evening.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Mountain Hawks return to pool at Big Al Open in New Jersey
The Lehigh swimming and diving teams will head to New Jersey this weekend to compete in the Big Al Open Friday and Saturday at Princeton’s DeNunzio Pool. The Mountain Hawks will compete against Fordham, Georgetown, TCNJ and the host Tigers in what will be Lehigh’s first competition in two weeks.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Barket, Spadola once again named to Academic All-District team
As the Lehigh football team prepares to play for a third straight Patriot League title on Saturday, two Mountain Hawks were recognized for their success in the classroom on Thursday as seniors Zach Barket and Ryan Spadola were named to the Capital One Academic All-District II Football team. The honor is voted on by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) whose schools are in the region.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Lehigh welcomes Holy Cross and Army for weekend finale
Fresh off an impressive straight-set sweep of the Navy Midshipmen last Saturday, the Lehigh volleyball team will conclude its regular season with two more crucial Patriot League tilts against Holy Cross and Army that will hold playoff implications. The Mountain Hawks will take on Holy Cross on Friday night before a Saturday showdown with the Black Knights, who have already clinched a Patriot League Tournament berth.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Lehigh to take on No. 13/15 California in season opener
The Golden State will be the first stop for the Lehigh women’s basketball team as the Mountain Hawks will travel across the country to take on the No. 13/15 California Golden Bears in the season opener Friday night for a 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) tip-off. Lehigh will begin its quest for the Patriot League crown in 2013 by playing its fourth ranked opponent over the past four seasons and will be searching for its first win over a Top 25 team in any of those match-ups.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers are next for Mountain Hawks
After a fourth-place finish at the Patriot League Championships, the Lehigh women’s cross country team will compete at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifiers on the campus of Penn State University on Friday, November 9. The Mountain Hawks will be looking to ride the momentum from their best finish at the Patriot League Championships since notching third place in 2008 race.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Lehigh to compete at Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers Friday
In the midst of one of its best seasons in history, the Lehigh men’s cross country team will seek to build on its Patriot League Championships performance as the Mountain Hawks compete in this Friday’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifiers in University Park, Pa. at 12 p.m. Lehigh will be running in hopes for a return to Louisville, Ky. and a chance to compete at the NCAA Championships.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Lehigh wraps up fall slate at Frostbite Regatta this weekend
The Lehigh rowing team will wrap up its fall schedule on Saturday when it takes part in the Frostbite Regatta on the Cooper River in Camden, N.J. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a two-week layoff after Hurricane Sandy forced the postponement of last weekend’s Rutgers Fall Classic.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Lehigh to run at Mid-Atlantic Qualifiers
In the midst of one of their best seasons in history, the Lehigh men’s and women’s cross country teams will seek to build on their Patriot League Championships performances as the Mountain Hawks will compete in this Friday’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Qualifiers in University Park, Pa. at 12 p.m. The men will be running in hopes for a return to Louisville, Ky., while the women will be seeking their first trip to the Bluegrass state for a chance to compete at the NCAA Championships.
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Posted: 11/07/2012
Lehigh kicks off season at #19/18 Baylor Friday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team kicks off a highly-anticipated 2012-13 season on Friday when it travels to Waco, Texas to face the #19/18 Baylor Bears. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. local) and will air regionally on Fox Sports Southwest. It can also be seen on Dish Channel 416 and DirecTV channel 676. Friday will mark the first time the Mountain Hawks hit the court for game action since their memorable run in the NCAA Tournament when they defeated Duke.
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Posted: 11/07/2012
Redfern announces 2013 women’s lacrosse captains
Lehigh head women’s lacrosse coach Jill Redfern announced the team’s 2013 captains on Wednesday following a team vote. Seniors Anna Patterson, Julie McBrien and MaryLeah DiNisco will serve as tri-captains, looking to lead a young and talented Mountain Hawk squad which features nine freshmen and nine sophomores.
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Posted: 11/07/2012
Mueller earns Academic All-Patriot League team honors
The latest honor of his impressive season was released today, as junior co-captain Tyler Mueller was selected to the Academic All-Patriot League team. Mueller has been the leader of the Mountain Hawks’ strong 2012 campaign that includes the program’s first ever Patriot League title. Muller has been Lehigh’s top performer in four of the five races he has competed in, as well as earning a 3.35 GPA in the classroom as a bioengineering major.
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Posted: 11/07/2012
Running Club Member Places 2nd in Age Group in Runner's World Half Marathon
Hannah Han a member of Lehigh Running Club ran in the very first Runner's World Half Marathon this past Sunday, October 21st.
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Posted: 11/07/2012
McCollum earns All-America honor, Lehigh #6 in Mid-Major Top 25
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named a preseason Lute Olsen All-American while the Mountain Hawks were ranked sixth in the College Insider Mid-Major Top 25, as announced earlier this week. A postseason All-American in 2011-12, McCollum is one of 25 players nationally on the list. He is now eligible for Lute Olsen National Player of the Year laurels, which last season went to Creighton’s Doug McDermott.
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Posted: 11/07/2012
Mountain Hawks to host Binghamton Thursday in 2012-13 opener
The 104th season of Lehigh wrestling begins Thursday night as the 21st-ranked Mountain Hawks host Binghamton. Fans will get their first look at a Lehigh squad that finished eighth at last year’s NCAA Championships, but lost three All-Americans to graduation, after last week’s Brown and White Wrestle-offs were cancelled due to Superstorm Sandy. Two-time EIWA Champion and All-American Robert Hamlin leads a Lehigh squad that will feature four freshmen making their varsity debuts.
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Posted: 11/06/2012
Famili garners first team All-Patriot League team honors
Sophomore back Ali Famili earned first team All-Patriot League honors after a solid 2012 performance as a part of the Mountain Hawk defense. Famili tallied the second-most minutes (1,469) for Lehigh this season, playing in 16 games and making 15 starts to help anchor a defense that allowed just 1.47 goals per game, which was good for fourth-best in the Patriot League.
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Posted: 11/06/2012
League title, playoff berth at stake as No. 5/8 Lehigh hosts Colgate
The Patriot League’s automatic berth in the NCAA FCS Playoffs is on the line Saturday at Goodman Stadium as No. 5/8 Lehigh welcomes the Colgate Raiders and their high-powered offense. The Mountain Hawks moved to 9-0 on the season after erasing a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to hold off Holy Cross 36-35 last weekend. Lehigh is looking to win its third consecutive league title and league-best 11th overall.
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Posted: 11/06/2012
Mixture of youth and experience the key for Lehigh in 2012-13
After winning 17 games, earning a two-seed in the Patriot League Tournament and hosting a semifinal game a year ago, the Lehigh women’s basketball team is gearing up for another season-long journey that will hopefully end with a fourth Patriot League championship. Head coach Sue Troyan must replace two key departures, but though this year’s team may be young, they are far from inexperienced.
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Posted: 11/05/2012
Men’s Basketball 2012-13 Season Outlook
The 2011-12 Lehigh men’s basketball season was one to remember. The Mountain Hawks won a school-record 27 games and took home their second Patriot League Championship in three years, capping it off with a historic 75-70 NCAA Tournament win over Duke. Lehigh captured the nation’s attention and looks primed to continue the success into this coming year.
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Posted: 11/05/2012
Wysocki earns Patriot League weekly award
Lehigh junior midfielder Ben Wysocki earned the Patriot League’s Offensive Player of the Week honor after twice aiding the Mountain Hawks in erasing one-goal deficits on Saturday. He first assisted on Lehigh’s opening goal, and then scoring one of his own in dramatic fashion, recording his first three points of the year in arguably their most important match of the season.
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Posted: 11/05/2012
Ice Hockey Extends Their Win Streak to 7!
Ice hockey win streak to 7.
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Posted: 11/04/2012
Mountain Hawks take part in Bethlehem Halloween Parade
The Lehigh men’s basketball team took time out of its busy preseason schedule to take part in the Bethlehem Halloween Parade on Sunday. The parade was originally scheduled for last Sunday, but was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. The Mountain Hawks were Grand Marshals, heading the parade as thousands of local residents lined the streets.
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Posted: 11/03/2012
Hamlin downs Steinhaus 5-3 at NWCA All-Star Classic
Lehigh senior Robert Hamlin unofficially opened his 2012-13 season with a 5-3 win over Kevin Steinhaus of Minnesota at 184 pounds in the 47th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic Saturday night at American University’s Bender Arena. Hamlin, a two-time EIWA Champion and All-American was the first Lehigh wrestler to compete at the All-Star Classic since 2004.
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Posted: 11/03/2012
Lehigh plays to draw in double overtime thriller with Army
After twice erasing one-goal deficits, the Lehigh men’s soccer team ended its 2012 campaign with a 2-2 draw against the Black Knights. The resilient Mountain Hawks battled back all night as freshman Ben Davis was the first to score on a header in the 48th minute to knot the score at one, and after an Army goal, junior Ben Wysocki found the back of the net for a dramatic equalizer in the 87th minute, but Lehigh could not find the back of the net a third time for the win.
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Posted: 11/03/2012
No. 6/8 Lehigh outlasts Holy Cross 36-35 to set up title showdown
The Lehigh football team has made a habit of winning exciting, back-and-forth games in 2012 and Saturday at Holy Cross was no different. The No. 6/8 Mountain Hawks trailed by 12 points after three quarters but rallied to defeat the Crusaders 36-35 at Fitton Field. Senior Ryan Spadola returned to the Lehigh lineup with two touchdown catches, including the go-ahead score with two minutes to play.
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Posted: 11/03/2012
Mountain Hawks bounce back with impressive sweep of Navy
After dropping to American a night ago, the Lehigh volleyball team rebounded with a straight-set sweep of the Midshipmen on Saturday afternoon. With two 25-21 set wins giving them a 2-0 advantage in the match, the Mountain Hawks won a dramatic 27-25 set three for the match victory. Senior Taylor Poole led the Mountain Hawks with 11 kills and a .333 hitting percentage in one of the most important matches of the season.
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Posted: 11/02/2012
Big second half leads Navy past Lehigh in Patriot League Semis, 4-1
The Lehigh women’s soccer team pulled even late in the first half, but Navy’s Paloma Perez came alive with a natural hat trick in the second to down the Mountain Hawks, 4-1, in the Patriot League Semifinals on Friday evening. Junior Murphee Greeley netted the game-tying goal, but #4 Lehigh couldn’t contain top seed and host Navy, who extended its unbeaten streak to 20 games and will face Colgate in Sunday’s Patriot League Championship Game.
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Posted: 11/02/2012
Mountain Hawks fall to American in straight sets
The Lehigh volleyball team dropped to American on Friday night in straight sets despite an outstanding performance by freshman Stephanie Slater in her first collegiate match. Slater finished the game with seven kills, while sophomore southpaw Kaylynn Genemaras led the team with 11 kills and a .304 hitting percentage. The Mountain Hawks will now await Navy tomorrow afternoon in another crucial Patriot League tilt.
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Posted: 11/02/2012
Lehigh field hockey’s First Annual Fox Trot 5K a big success
Senior Kelsey Zeswitz and the Lehigh field hockey team organized the First Annual Fox Trot 5K for Parkinson’s Research on Sunday as more than one hundred people took part in the event. The 5K was organized with Kelsey’s mother Chrissie in mind, who was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s two summers ago. In total, the event raised over $12,000 (over $6,000 which was then matched by the co-founder of Google).
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Posted: 11/02/2012
Lehigh to conclude regular season with crucial match at Army
After falling to American in a hard-fought, heartbreaking match last Saturday night, the Lehigh men’s soccer team will travel to West Point, N.Y. for its regular season finale against the Black Knights of Army. The Mountain Hawks will need to win and receive help from opponents in order to qualify for the Patriot League Tournament.
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Posted: 11/01/2012
Lehigh heads to Navy for Patriot League Semifinals on Friday
The Lehigh women’s soccer team begins its “second season” on Friday when it travels to Navy to face the top-seeded Midshipmen in the Patriot League Semifinals. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. following the first semifinal of the day (#3 American vs. #2 Colgate) at 3 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are riding three straight wins to advance to their second Patriot League Tournament in the last three years.
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Posted: 11/01/2012
Volleyball changes times for weekend matches
Due to the damaging effects of Hurricane Sandy, game times have shifted for this weekend’s volleyball matches. Lehigh will now play American at 5 p.m. on Friday, followed by Lafayette and Navy at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Lehigh will now host Navy at 1 p.m. All three games will be played at Leeman-Turner Arena inside Grace Hall.
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Posted: 11/01/2012
Dustman garners Academic All-Patriot League laurels
Lehigh sophomore midfielder Darby Dustman has earned Academic All-Patriot League honors, as announced by the league on Thursday. Dustman owns a strong 3.81 GPA as an Industrial Engineering major while on the field, she stands tied for third on the Mountain Hawks in goals (3) and tied for fourth in points (6).
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Posted: 11/01/2012
Metzger named to Academic All-Patriot League Team
Lehigh sophomore forward Lindsay Metzger has been named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, as announced on Thursday. Also a Second Team All-Patriot League honoree, Metzger owns a stellar 3.48 GPA in the College of Arts and Sciences while tying for the team lead with eight goals on the season.
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Posted: 11/01/2012
Elliott and Greeley earn All-Patriot League honors
Lehigh women’s soccer freshman Paige Elliott earned First Team All-Patriot League honors while junior Murphee Greeley garnered Second Team laurels, as announced by the league on Thursday. Both winners of Patriot League weekly awards on Monday, Elliott has been stellar at both ends of the field, posting two goals and two assists along with stellar defense, while Greeley leads the team with five goals and 12 points on the season.
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Posted: 11/01/2012
Eng and Metzger earn All-Patriot League honors
Lehigh forwards Kim Eng and Lindsay Metzger have garnered All-Patriot League laurels, as announced on Thursday. Eng earned a spot on the First Team for the third time in her career while Metzger captured Second Team honors. Both among the league leaders in goals and points, Eng finished 2012 with 22 points (eight goals, six assists) while Metzger posted 17 (eight goals, one assist). The duo combined for more than half of Lehigh’s goals on the season.
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Posted: 11/01/2012
Mountain Hawks set for pair of critical Patriot League tilts
Off a crucial straight-set victory over the rival Leopards to begin a five-game stretch of Patriot League action, the Lehigh volleyball team continues with a weekend twin bill against American and Navy. Games two and three of the five-match streak will take place inside Leeman-Turner Arena when the Eagles and Mids travel to Bethlehem this weekend as Lehigh, currently the four-seed in the Patriot League standings, will continue to fight for a tournament spot.
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Posted: 10/31/2012
Knutson and McCollum named Senior CLASS Candidates
Lehigh men’s basketball seniors Gabe Knutson and C.J. McCollum have been named candidates for the Senior CLASS Award, as announced on Wednesday. Lehigh is the only men’s basketball program to have multiple players among the candidate list of 30. 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: 10/31/2012
Lehigh Athletics update on competitions through Sunday November 4
The Lehigh Valley has been one of the areas in Pennsylvania hardest hit by the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The following is an update from Lehigh Athletics on the status of its scheduled competitions (both home and away) for this week and weekend.
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Posted: 10/31/2012
Back to work after bye, No. 6/8 Lehigh visits Holy Cross
Fresh off its bye week, No. 6/8 Lehigh heads to Worcester, Massachusetts to face the Holy Cross Crusaders Saturday at Fitton Field. Prior to the bye the Mountain Hawks capitalized on four blocked kicks to defeat Bucknell 42-19 on October 20 to move to 8-0 on the season. The lone undefeated team in the FCS, Lehigh has won its last 17 regular season games overall and its last 17 games against Patriot League opponents.
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Posted: 10/29/2012
Greeley and Elliott earn Patriot League weekly awards
Junior Murphee Greeley and freshman Paige Elliott from the Lehigh women’s soccer team have earned Patriot League weekly awards, as announced on Monday. Greeley earned Offensive Player of the Week while Elliott garnered Defensive laurels. It marks the second straight week the Mountain Hawks garnered two weekly awards after sophomore Darby Dustman and freshman Ani Nahapetian captured Offensive and Goalie of the Week one week ago.
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Posted: 10/29/2012
McCollum named AP Preseason All-American
In perhaps his most impressive honor to date, Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum has been named a preseason First Team All-American, as announced by The Associated Press on Monday. McCollum joins Cody Zeller (Indiana), Doug McDermott (Creighton), Deshaun Thomas (Ohio State), Isaiah Cannon (Murray State) and Trey Burke (Michigan) as the top players in the nation. There were six named to the team due to a tie in voting.
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Posted: 10/28/2012
Patriot League Tournament information released
Complete information for the 2012 Patriot League Women’s Soccer Tournament was released on Sunday as the fourth-seeded Mountain Hawks will face #1 and host Navy on Friday at 7 p.m. That follows a 3 p.m. showdown featuring #2 Colgate against #3 American. There will be live video and statistics available for both semifinal games and Saturday’s championship game (which is set for 2 p.m.).
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Posted: 10/28/2012
Lehigh finishes fall season with strong showing versus league rivals
The Lehigh men’s tennis team closed out its fall season with a strong showing in the three-day Lehigh Fall Invitational which concluded Sunday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks battled league rivals Colgate, Lafayette and Army and posted a combined record of 20-7 in their final action of the fall season.
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Posted: 10/28/2012
Mountain Hawks face off against Raiders, Leopards in fall finale
The Lehigh women’s tennis team wrapped up its fall season welcoming Colgate and Lafayette for the Lehigh Fall Invitational, which concluded Sunday at the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks squared off against the Raiders in singles and doubles and defeated the Leopards in five singles matches to close out the fall slate.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 1-0 heartbreaker to American
After creating a plethora of opportunities and outshooting the Eagles, 23-11, the Lehigh men’s soccer team fell to American Saturday night on a second half goal, 1-0. Junior James Meyerkord blasted seven shots, two of which were on the net, but he and the rest of the Mountain Hawks were unable to find the back of the goal despite immense pressure all night.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Lehigh puts forth strong effort at Head of the Schuylkill
The Lehigh rowing team put forward a strong overall effort on Saturday at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta in Philadelphia. The Mountain Hawks had numerous top 10 finishes, competing in six different events on the day. It marked the first action of the season for numerous crews, including all the freshmen.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Mountain Hawks making progress towards start of new season
The Lehigh wrestling team is continuing preparations for the 2012-13 season. The Mountain Hawks have been hard at work for more than two weeks of official practice. Things have been slightly different in the room with 15 freshmen on the roster, but head coach Pat Santoro likes what he’s seen so far and knows there is still plenty of work still to be done.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Lehigh downs league rival Colgate for first win
The Lehigh men’s swimming and diving team picked up its first win of the dual season, downing host Colgate 88-23 Saturday at Lineberry Natatorium. Yale was also on hand competing as an exhibition, but the Mountain Hawks won 10 of the 13 events against the Raiders to even their season record at 1-1.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Lehigh women come up short against strong Colgate squad
Despite a valiant effort, the Lehigh women’s swimming and diving team dropped its first Patriot League meet to Colgate 79-32 Saturday at Lineberry Natatorium. The Mountain Hawks hung tough against the perennial league championship contending Raiders, and a strong Yale squad that also competed in the meet as an exhibition.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Mountain Hawks drop season finale to #11 Lafayette
The Lehigh field hockey team battled hard, but struggled to convert in an 8-0 loss to #11 Lafayette on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks tied the Leopards in second-half shots (10-10), this against a Lafayette squad who hadn’t allowed a shot in over a game. It was also Senior Day as Lehigh’s six seniors were recognized prior to the contest.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Lehigh men capture first Patriot League title in program history
Led by junior co-captain Jimmy Miller, the Lehigh men’s cross country team won its first ever Patriot League championship behind three top 10 finishes for a two-point victory over the Navy Midshipmen. Miller crossed the line in 25:41.3 for a fourth-place finish, as sophomore Ryan Mahalsky (25:42.8) took fifth and junior co-captain Tyler Mueller finished seventh (25:47.1). The Mountain Hawks scored a combined 54 points, edging Navy’s 56 for the title.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Mountain Hawks soar into postseason with 4-0 win over Holy Cross
The Lehigh women’s soccer team scored early and often, while allowing only eight shots, in a dominant 4-0 Senior Day win over Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks have advanced to the Patriot League Tournament for the second time in the last three seasons where they look for their second league championship in that span. Junior Murphee Greeley led the way with a pair of goals to tie a career high.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Men win first title, while women finish fourth at PL Championships
Led by junior co-captain Jimmy Miller, the Lehigh men’s cross country team won its first ever Patriot League championship behind three top 10 finishes for a two-point victory over the Navy Midshipmen. On the women’s side, senior Julia Perry helped the Mountain Hawks to a fourth-place finish, their best since taking third in the 2008 Patriot League Championships.
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Posted: 10/27/2012
Mountain Hawks finish fourth at Patriot League Championships
Behind a fourth-place finish by senior Julia Perry, the Lehigh women’s cross country team took fourth place in the 2012 Patriot League Championships in Hamilton N.Y. Perry was the top Lehigh performer, finishing in 22:41.4 on Harry H. Lang course, followed by sophomore Ingrid Simon who crossed the line in 23:22.0 for 11th place. The fourth-place finish is the best for the women since taking third in the 2008 Patriot League Championships.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Lehigh drops Lafayette in straight sets for season sweep
Led by sophomore Jade Van Streepen and junior Amanda Clark’s eight kills apiece, the Lehigh volleyball team knocked off the rival Leopards in straight sets for the second time this season, improving to 6-4 in Patriot League play. The Mountain Hawks held commanding leads in each set, winning each game by a minimum of seven points. Lehigh will now turn its attention to American for next Friday’s crucial Patriot League tilt.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Mountain Hawks head to the Head of the Schuylkill Saturday
Following its season-opening weekend at the Head of the Charles, the Lehigh rowing team will return to action on Saturday at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta in Philadelphia. The Mountain Hawks will send a number of crews to the City of Brotherly Love after only two boats raced a week ago. A two-day regatta, all of Lehigh’s boats will race on Saturday.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Lehigh welcomes Holy Cross in regular season finale
Lehigh looks to close out its regular season on a high note when it takes on the Holly Cross Crusaders Saturday at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. on Senior Day. The Mountain Hawks will look to ride a two-game winning streak in a must-win tilt. A Lehigh victory, coupled with some help, could lead the squad into the Patriot League Tournament for the second time in the last three years.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Lehigh seniors reflect on their careers
The 2012 Lehigh women’s soccer senior class is small in size, but big in their impact to the program. As sophomores, this group played a key role in the school’s first-ever Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. With Senior Day vs. Holy Cross just a day away, check out this tribute of the four Lehigh seniors, which includes a player rundown along with a question and answer session.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Mountain Hawks head to Colgate for first league meet
The Lehigh swimming and diving teams will compete in their second meet of the season when they travel to Hamilton, N.Y. Saturday to take on the Colgate Raiders. Both teams will look to bounce back from hard-fought losses in their season opening meets when they begin Patriot League competition against the Raiders. Yale will also compete in the event, but its swimmers will not count towards scoring.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Lehigh’s games at VCU and Baylor to be televised
Lehigh men’s basketball games at VCU and Baylor will air on NBC Sports Network and Fox Sports Southwest, respectively, giving the Mountain Hawks at least five nationally-televised games and several more on regional networks. Lehigh will face the Rams on Jan. 5 on NBC Sports Network (formally Versus) while the team’s opener at Baylor will air regionally in five states in the Southwest.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Mountain Hawks to race for first title of fall season
The first Patriot League champion will be crowned on Saturday, as the cross country teams will take to the Harry H. Lang course in Hamilton, N.Y. in search of the first title of the fall 2012 season. After a 24th-place finish in a star-studded field at the Pre-Nationals in Louisville, Ky., the Lehigh men’s cross country team will be seeking its first Patriot League Championship. The women will be in search of their second title in school history, the lone championship coming in the fall of 1992.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Mountain Hawks seek Patriot League title Saturday
The Lehigh women’s cross country team will be in search of the Patriot League crown this Saturday when it treks to Hamilton, N.Y. to compete in the 2012 Patriot League Championships on the Harry H. Lang course at the campus of Colgate. Led by senior Julia Perry and junior co-captains Tori Berard and Sam Andersen, the Mountain Hawks will be in search of their second title in school history, the lone championship coming in 1992.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Mountain Hawks host #11 Lafayette Saturday on Senior Day
The Lehigh field hockey team wraps up its season on Saturday with a big Senior Day matchup against the archrival Leopards. Gametime is set for 11 a.m. Saturday marks the squad’s first home game in three weeks, and 10th of the season at the friendly confines of the Ulrich Sports Complex. Lafayette is the Mountain Hawks’ third ranked opponent of the season and second at home (along with Penn State).
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Lehigh to run for Patriot League Championship
After a 24th-place finish in a star-studded field at the Pre-Nationals in Louisville, Ky., the Lehigh men’s cross country team will travel to Hamilton, N.Y. to compete in the Patriot League Championships hosted by Colgate on the Harry H. Lang course. Lehigh will be in search of its first Patriot League Championship as the Mountain Hawks have come as close as second in 1992, falling just 21 points shy of Bucknell.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Lehigh hosts American with tournament implications on the line
After pushing the number one team in the nation to the brink of overtime, the Lehigh men’s soccer team will set its sights on a crucial three points this Saturday when the Eagles of American will be welcomed into Ulrich Sports Complex for a critical Patriot League tilt that carries a wealth of playoff implications.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Seniors reflect on their time as Mountain Hawks
Three Lehigh men’s soccer seniors will conclude their final season in the brown and white, as they have created a legacy, playing a key role in the Mountain Hawks’ recent success with three-consecutive Patriot League Tournament appearances. The group has excelled off-the-field as well, earning numerous academic accolades. The Class of 2013 has been assembled from three different regions of the United States including Illinois, Georgia and Maine.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
NCAA announces latest Graduation Success Rate data
The NCAA announced the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report data Thursday afternoon as well as Federal Graduation Rate information for student-athletes who entered Lehigh in the 2005-06 academic year. The data shows that Lehigh continues to graduate student-athletes at rates that are higher than national averages and at least as high as the rates for all Lehigh students.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
Mountain Hawks welcome three league rivals in fall finale
Lehigh men’s tennis team will be hosting the Lehigh Fall Invitational beginning Friday at 3:30 p.m. The three-day event continues through Sunday with matches taking place on the Ulrich Varsity Courts and inside the Lewis Tennis Center. Lehigh welcomes Patriot League foes Army, Colgate and Lafayette for its final event of the fall season.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
Lehigh to close out fall season hosting second home event
The Lehigh women’s tennis team will be hosting the Lehigh Fall Invitational beginning Friday at 3:30 p.m. The event will run through Sunday with action on the Ulrich Varsity Courts and inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks will be joined by Patriot League rivals Lafayette and Colgate for the final event of the fall season.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
Lehigh field hockey senior tribute
The 2012 Lehigh field hockey senior class has advanced to two Patriot League Tournaments in their careers, including last season when they finished with a 3-2 league mark for the first time since 2007. This year, the Mountain Hawks defeated a CAA team for the first time since 2006 while scoring their most goals since 2004 in that contest. With Senior Day rapidly approaching on Saturday, check out this tribute of the six Lehigh seniors.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
Mary Grace Doyle: A legacy of leadership
Hailing from Leesburg, Virginia, senior soccer player Mary Grace Doyle has matured unlike no other over her career at Lehigh. She’s always had outstanding leadership, but admits that asking questions and listening was the key to her success. Coincidently, after seeking feedback, she transformed herself into one of the most recognizable leaders on campus.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
McCollum and Knutson named 2012-13 team captains
Lehigh head coach Brett Reed announced on Thursday that seniors C.J. McCollum and Gabe Knutson will serve as 2012-13 team captains. Both All-Patriot League performers and 1,000-point scorers, McCollum is a three-year captain while Knutson earns captain distinction for the first time. Entering their senior seasons, the duo has helped Lehigh to two Patriot League Championships, combining for 3,184 career points while also making their mark off the court as leaders.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
Lehigh picked to finish fifth in Patriot League preseason poll
After a 17-win season and an appearance in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament, the Lehigh women’s basketball team was predicted to finish fifth in the annual preseason poll released by the Patriot League on Thursday. The Mountain Hawks garnered 58 points, finishing just eight points shy of fourth-place Army (66 points).
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Posted: 10/25/2012
Lehigh and Lafayette set to square off once more Friday night
Winners of two-straight matches, the Lehigh volleyball team will welcome Lafayette into Leeman-Turner Arena on Friday night for a crucial Patriot League showdown with the rival Leopards that will carry postseason implications. After an impressive 3-1 win over the Patriot League-leading Colgate Raiders last Saturday followed by a straight-set sweep of Delaware State on Tuesday night, the Mountain Hawks will carry energy and momentum into their match with the Leopards.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
Gutshall honored with GAP Distinguished Achievement Award
Former Lehigh men’s and women’s golf coach Kelly Gutshall ’50 has been honored with the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) Distinguished Service Award. The award highlights individuals who have made a significant contribution to the game at the Philadelphia, national or international level.
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Posted: 10/24/2012
Eng Engineers Success
Kim Eng is one of six Lehigh field hockey seniors who will play their final regular season game on Saturday as the Mountain Hawks host archrival Lafayette at 11 a.m. Hard to believe it was three years ago when she entered Lehigh with a bang, posting a Patriot League leading 13 goals and 34 points. Over her career, she helped lead the Mountain Hawks to two league tournaments while becoming one of Lehigh’s all-time greatest scorers in the process.
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Posted: 10/24/2012
Elliott earns national honor from College Soccer 360
Paige Elliott of Lehigh women’s soccer has been named a College Soccer 360.com Primetime Performer of the Week following her stellar play in wins over Bucknell and Colgate last weekend. The freshman defender led the Mountain Hawks to consecutive victories that pushed the squad into the Patriot League Tournament picture with one game remaining in the regular season.
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Posted: 10/24/2012
Lehigh picked first, several honored at Patriot League Media Day
The Lehigh men’s basketball team was picked first in the Patriot League preseason poll while seniors C.J. McCollum and Gabe Knutson were both honored at the league’s Media Day held Wednesday at Arts Quest Center at SteelStacks. McCollum was named preseason Player of the Year while Knutson earned a spot on the preseason All-League Team. Both were in attendance, along with head coach Brett Reed, Bucknell’s Mike Muscala and the league’s seven other head coaches.
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Posted: 10/23/2012
Lehigh clipped by No. 1 Maryland, 2-1, on Tuesday night
Despite an outstanding effort on the pitch tonight, the Lehigh men’s soccer team was edged by the top-ranked Maryland Terrapins on Tuesday night, 2-1. After Lehigh fell behind 1-0 in the first half, junior James Meyerkord’s second goal of the season evened the score as the Mountain Hawks took the No. 1 Terrapins to the brink of overtime before a goal with under three minutes sealed a win for Maryland.
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Posted: 10/23/2012
Lehigh downs Delaware State in straight sets
A straight-set sweep was how the Lehigh volleyball team started its six-game homestand on Tuesday night, after knocking off the Delaware State Hornets, 3-0. Junior Amanda Clark led all scorers with a game-high 14 kills, as the Irvine, Calif. native hit an impressive .458 on the night. Lehigh will continue its homestand when it welcomes rival Lafayette on Friday for a critical Patriot League tilt that could include playoff implications.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
Lehigh meets Olympic medalist during training week
During an off-week between meets, the Lehigh women’s cross country team was able to meet Olympic medalist Shalene Flanagan at the Sand Island Park where the 2008 Bronze medal award winner was making an appearance to take pictures, sign autographs and connect with fans. The team was thrilled to meet Flanagan as she exemplifies one of the best in her sport.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
Women’s basketball mid-camp update
With just under three weeks from its first game, the Lehigh women’s basketball team is turning up the intensity in preparations for the University of California season-opener on November 9 in Berkeley, Calif. Lehighsports.com got the chance to catch up with senior Marybeth Egan to see how the team is coming together as their season tip-off in The Golden State looms in the near future.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
No. 1 Maryland is next on Lehigh’s slate
Fresh off a 1-0 victory over the Holy Cross Crusaders, the Lehigh men’s soccer team will wrap up its non-league schedule on the road when it travel to College Park, Md. to take on the top-ranked Maryland Terrapins on Tuesday night. The match will be Lehigh’s final tune-up before two crucial Patriot League tilts to finish the regular season, including Saturday’s Senior Day game against American.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
Clark earns Molten Player of the Week honors
After a week that included knocking off Patriot League-leading Colgate, 39 total kills over two matches, a .325 hitting percentage and a 4.3 kills per set average, junior middle blocker Amanda Clark earned the Patriot League’s Molten Player of the Week honors for the period ending on October, 21. The Mountain Hawks will now begin a six-game homestand tomorrow night with a non-league tilt against Delaware State.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
Dustman and Nahapetian earn Patriot League weekly awards
Sophomore Darby Dustman and freshman Ani Nahapetian were both honored by the Patriot League on Monday following a pair of big victories this weekend. Dustman was named the league’s Offensive Player of the Week after providing a spark for the Mountain Hawks in both wins, recording two of Lehigh’s three goals. Nahapetian, the league’s Goalkeeper of the Week, allowed just one goal over the two games and none over the final 195:01.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
Famili awarded Patriot League’s Defensive Player of the Week honor
After anchoring a defense that racked up two consecutive shutout wins last week, sophomore Ali Famili earned the Patriot League’s Defensive Player of the Week award for the period ending on October 21. Famili and the rest of the Mountain Hawks put together back-to-back 1-0 victories over Yale and Holy Cross, as the Mountain Hawks have jumped to the fourth spot in the Patriot League rankings courtesy of their current three-game winning streak.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
Lehigh to host Delaware State for non-league finale Tuesday
After handing the Colgate Raiders their first Patriot League loss of 2012, the Lehigh volleyball team will take to the court on Tuesday night for its non-league finale against Delaware State at Leeman-Turner Arena inside Grace Hall. Tuesday’s action will kick off a six-game homestand for the Mountain Hawks to finish their regular season which includes five Patriot League tilts.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
Lambert garners league and national honors for special teams efforts
The Lehigh football team tied a Patriot League record with four blocked kicks in its win over Bucknell Saturday at Goodman Stadium. Freshman Laquan Lambert accounted for two of the blocks and on Monday, he was recognized as both the league’s Special Teams Player of the Week and the Sports Network’s National Special Teams Player of the Week.
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Posted: 10/21/2012
Rowing wraps up weekend at Head of the Charles
The Lehigh rowing team wrapped up its weekend at the Head of the Charles with the Women’s Championship Eight racing Sunday. The Mountain Hawks competed in three different events over the weekend (also the Men’s Collegiate Fours and Men’s Alumni Eights) to kick off their 2012-13 season.
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Posted: 10/21/2012
Fourth place finish for Mountain Hawks at Lehigh Invitational
The Lehigh men’s golf team concluded its fall season with a fourth place finish at the Lehigh Invitational, which concluded Sunday on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club. The Mountain Hawks shot a 301 on Sunday to finish fourth out of eight teams at 603 (302-301).
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Posted: 10/21/2012
Mountain Hawks close out fall season at Lehigh Invitational
In its final event of the fall season, the Lehigh women’s golf team finished seventh at the Lehigh Invitational, which wrapped-up Sunday on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club. The Mountain Hawks followed up a round of 317 on Saturday with a 323 on Sunday to finish at 640.
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Posted: 10/21/2012
Mountain Hawks hand Colgate first Patriot League loss, 1-0
Riding the momentum of its overtime thriller over Bucknell, the Lehigh women’s soccer team pulled out its second victory of the weekend on Sunday, handing Colgate its first Patriot League loss, 1-0. Sophomore Darby Dustman scored the game’s only goal in the second half while freshman Ani Nahapetian spearheaded a Lehigh defense which became only the second team to shut-out the Raiders this season (along with Washington).
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Posted: 10/21/2012
Gilman, Petersen have strong showing at USTA/ITA Regionals
It was a weekend of firsts for the Lehigh men’s tennis program as sophomores Ben Gilman and Mitchell Petersen competed at the USTA/ITA Northeast Regional Championships at Yale’s Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center. Both players were placed directly in the main draw, and Gilman delivered the Mountain Hawks’ first-ever ITA win in the championship bracket on Friday.
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Posted: 10/20/2012
Lehigh defeats Colgate, 3-1, for fifth Patriot League victory
The Lehigh volleyball team rebounded from last night’s loss to knock off the Patriot League-leading Raiders, handing Colgate its first league loss by a final score of 3-1. After dropping the first set, the Mountain Hawks rallied for three-consecutive set wins, as junior Amanda Clark led all attackers with a game-high 20 kills on the night. Lehigh will now return home to face non-league opponent Delaware State on Tuesday, which will begin a six-game homestand to close out the regular season.
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Posted: 10/20/2012
Lehigh knocks off Holy Cross, 1-0, on late goal by Lucas
With just over seven minutes remaining, junior Kyle Lucas found the back of the net after a scrum in front of the Holy Cross goal to give Lehigh a 1-0 win over the Crusaders. The Mountain Hawks capitalized on a hard-fought effort for their second Patriot League win of the season, as Lehigh will now travel to face the top-ranked Maryland Terrapins on Tuesday night in their non-league finale before concluding the season with two Patriot League tilts.
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Posted: 10/20/2012
Lee leads Mountain Hawks on day one of Lehigh Invitational
Junior Crystal Lee shot an opening round 77 to lead Lehigh on day one of the Lehigh Invitational, which kicked off Saturday on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club. Lee sits in a tie for 11th place, while as a team the Mountain Hawks shot 317 and sit in sixth place in a field of eight teams.
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Posted: 10/20/2012
Mountain Hawks fourth after first day of Lehigh Invitational
All five scoring players shot 78 or lower as the Lehigh men’s golf team shot a first-round 302 Saturday in the opening round of the Lehigh Invitational on the Grace Course at Saucon Valley Country Club. Junior Alex DiClemente shot 74 to lead the Mountain Hawks, who sit in fourth place in the eight team field after 18 holes of action.
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Posted: 10/20/2012
Lehigh drops hard-fought 6-2 final at Bucknell
The Lehigh field hockey team hung tough at Bucknell, staying within 1-0 for much of the game before the Bison scored four goals in a 10:01 span to down the Mountain Hawks on Saturday, 6-2. Lehigh wouldn’t quit, getting second-half goals from junior Marie Mignogna and sophomore Lindsay Metzger. The Mountain Hawks will wrap up their season when they host archrival Lafayette next Saturday for Senior Day.
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Posted: 10/20/2012
Mountain Hawks pull away late to defeat Bucknell, 42-19
The No. 7/9 Lehigh football team opened a 21-6 lead then erased any doubt with 21 unanswered points to close the game as the Mountain Hawks remained undefeated with a 42-19 win over Bucknell Saturday on Homecoming at Goodman Stadium. Senior Mike Colvin finished 20-of-32 with 298 yards and five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) while the defense stood tall in forcing 11 Bison punts.
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Posted: 10/19/2012
Lehigh falls in five sets to Bucknell
After dropping the first two sets to the Bison, the Lehigh volleyball team showed resiliency as it battled back to force a fifth and deciding set, but was unable to finish off the comeback as Bucknell earned the match, 3-2. The Mountain Hawks played to a hard-fought loss, but must now regroup as the team will be back in action tomorrow night when they travel to Hamilton, N.Y. to take on the Raiders of Colgate.
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Posted: 10/19/2012
Lehigh pulls out wild 2-1 overtime win over Bucknell
The Lehigh women’s soccer team fell behind just 30 seconds in, but bounced back with a vengeance, tying the score just 11 minutes later before senior Isabelle Li netted the golden goal in the second overtime for a dramatic 2-1 win over Bucknell Friday night. The Mountain Hawks finished with a 32-13 shot advantage, including 13-1 in the 15:31 of overtime.
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Posted: 10/19/2012
Lehigh falls just short in season-opening loss to West Chester
The Lehigh men’s swimming and diving team came up four points short in its season opening meet with West Chester Friday night at Jacobs Pool. The Mountain Hawks won seven of 13 events, but a 31-5 edge on the diving boards propelled the visiting Golden Rams to a 122.5-118.5 win. Freshman Jacob Hassel won two individual events to lead the Mountain Hawks, while classmate Jeff Donovin had a first and a second for Lehigh, which opens at 0-1. West Chester moves to 3-0 on the season.
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Posted: 10/19/2012
Mountain Hawks edged by WCU in season-opener Friday night
Several Lehigh freshmen impressed in their college debuts, but the Lehigh women’s swimming and diving team dropped a narrow 122-119 decision to visiting West Chester in their season-opening meet Friday at Jacobs Pool. The Mountain Hawks won eight of 13 events, but an undermanned diving squad gave up 28 points on the boards.
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Posted: 10/19/2012
Lehigh heads to Bucknell Saturday for big Patriot League clash
The Lehigh field hockey team will travel to Lewisburg Saturday to take on Bucknell at 12 p.m. in its penultimate game of the regular season. The Mountain Hawks will be playing their third straight road game, looking to snap a five-game losing skid and jump right back into the Patriot League Tournament race.
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Posted: 10/19/2012
Rowing kicks off season at Head of the Charles this weekend
The Lehigh rowing team will kick off its 2012-13 season this weekend at the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, Mass. Three Mountain Hawks’ boats will compete, beginning with the Men’s Alumni Eight and Men’s Collegiate Four on Saturday followed by the Women’s Championship Eight on Sunday.
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Posted: 10/19/2012
Lehigh to host Holy Cross for Saturday showdown
Riding a two-game winning streak, the Lehigh men’s soccer team will welcome the Crusaders of Holy Cross into Ulrich Sports Complex this Saturday for a crucial Patriot League tilt that could hold postseason implications. The Mountain Hawks will enter tomorrow’s game coming off a win against Navy for their first Patriot League win last Saturday, before dropping Yale on Tuesday night courtesy of a late goal by junior James Meyerkord in the 88th minute.
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Posted: 10/18/2012
Lehigh Invitational returns to Saucon Valley CC this weekend
The Lehigh men’s and women’s golf teams will wrap-up their fall schedules this weekend as they co-host the Lehigh Invitational at Saucon Valley Country Club. The Mountain Hawks will be joined by seven men’s teams and seven women’s teams for the two-day, 36-hole event, which will take place on Saucon Valley’s Grace Course.
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Posted: 10/18/2012
Lehigh set to host Lehigh Invitational this weekend at SVCC
The Lehigh women’s golf team concludes its fall season this weekend as the Mountain Hawks host the Lehigh Invitational at Saucon Valley Country Club. Eight teams will compete on Saucon Valley’s Grace Course with Georgetown, Princeton, Rutgers, St. John’s, Seton Hall, Siena and Yale joining the Mountain Hawks for the two-day, 36-hole event.
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Posted: 10/18/2012
Mountain Hawks to host Lehigh Invitational at Saucon Valley CC
The Lehigh men’s golf team will wrap up its fall season this weekend as the Mountain Hawks host the Lehigh Invitational at Saucon Valley Country Club. Eight teams will compete on Saucon Valley’s Grace Course with Bucknell, Colgate, Fordham, Lafayette, Rutgers, Siena and Villanova joining the Brown and White for the two-day, 36-hole event, which begins Saturday.
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Posted: 10/18/2012
Mountain Hawks set to dive into new season beginning Friday
The Lehigh swimming and diving teams will open the 2012-13 season on Friday with a home meet against West Chester at Jacobs Pool. The Mountain Hawks will be looking to build on last season’s momentum after the men finished fourth and the women fifth at the Patriot League Championships.
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Posted: 10/18/2012
Lehigh returns from road trip to host Bucknell and Colgate
The Lehigh women’s soccer team will return home on Friday for the first time in nearly a month following a six-game road trip. The Mountain Hawks welcome Bucknell on Friday (7 p.m.) in their fifth Patriot League game of the season before hosting Colgate on Sunday (1 p.m.). It will mark Lehigh’s first game at the Ulrich Sports Complex since Sept. 23 vs. La Salle.
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Posted: 10/18/2012
Lehigh begins second half of PL play with Bucknell and Colgate
On the heels of a straight-set victory at Holy Cross, the Lehigh volleyball team will conclude an eight-game road trip with a pair of Patriot League tilts this weekend beginning with Bucknell on Friday night, followed by a Saturday showdown with Colgate in Hamilton, N.Y. This weekend will begin the Mountain Hawks’ second half stretch as they are half way through their Patriot League schedule with seven league games remaining before the Tournament field will be set for postseason play.
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Posted: 10/17/2012
Lehigh-Ohio State SF Fall Classic to be broadcast by LaxVision
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team’s fall ball finale against Ohio State on Sunday can be seen live online, as announced by LaxVision. Opening faceoff is set for 1:45 p.m. local time (4:45 p.m. Eastern) with pregame show set to begin 15 minutes prior. The game will air (for free) through The Lacrosse Network’s YouTube page at YouTube.com/TLN. It will be of television quality with Dan Matthews and former Virginia All-American Brett Hughes on the call.
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Posted: 10/16/2012
Meyerkord’s late score propels Lehigh to 1-0 win over Yale
The Lehigh men’s soccer team earned its second-consecutive victory after junior forward James Meyerkord found the back of the Yale net in the 88th minute for a 1-0 non-league win over the Bulldogs. Junior keeper Ciaran Nugent collected the shutout as he, and the rest of the Mountain Hawk defense turned away any opportunities by the Bulldogs throughout the match, while on the offensive side, Lehigh kept the ball inside the Yale zone for most of the contest.
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Posted: 10/16/2012
Lehigh Lights the Night in support of swimming alumna Jill Rann
This past Saturday, October 13 marked another wonderful year to celebrate the health and prosperity of former Lehigh swimmer Jill Rann ’12. Members of the Lehigh swimming and diving program joined Rann and her family at the annual Light the Night Walk at Northampton Community College.
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Posted: 10/16/2012
Lehigh softball wraps up successful fall campaign
The Lehigh softball team finished a strong fall season last weekend with a pair of wins over Rutgers to push their record to 7-0-1. The Mountain Hawks followed their Patriot League Championship season in the spring with the stellar fall campaign that will help them prepare for a run at the 2013 league championship in the spring.
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Posted: 10/16/2012
No. 7/9 Lehigh welcomes Bucknell Saturday in Homecoming clash
One of four undefeated teams remaining in the FCS, No. 7/9 Lehigh returns to Goodman Stadium Saturday to host the Bucknell Bison on Homecoming. The Mountain Hawks moved to 7-0 last weekend, overcoming seven turnovers in a 17-14 win over Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Senior Zach Barket rushed for a season-high 123 yards and a touchdown, while kicker Jake Peery booted a go-ahead 29-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.
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Posted: 10/16/2012
Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney: A Lasting Impact
Last spring, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team advanced to its first-ever NCAA Tournament which capped off an incredible year of Lehigh Athletics. Two of the reasons for Lehigh’s success were twins Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney, who continue to make their mark after college.
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Posted: 10/15/2012
Rylan Collins named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week
Lehigh sophomore Rylan Collins has been named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week for the period ending on October 14, following his three-point performance in Lehigh’s 2-1 win over Navy on Saturday. Collins scored the first goal of the game in the 12th minute and added an assist on classmate Ali Famili’s game-winner in the 72nd minute, as the Mountain Hawks earned their first Patriot League victory of 2012 and put themselves back into the hunt for the Patriot League Tournament.
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Posted: 10/15/2012
Harlem Globetrotters to Take the Court at Stabler on February 7, 2013
Your family’s smiles will begin before you even get to the show as the Harlem Globetrotters 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour takes kid participation to a whole new level. For the first time ever, fans will decide the rules for the game that could affect the final outcome. Vote for your favorite, craziest rule now at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, then see the winning rules implemented live into Globetrotter basketball. Then, Globetrotter stars remain on court for autographs & photos w/fans.
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Posted: 10/15/2012
Lehigh to play non-league match against Yale Tuesday
Fresh off its first Patriot League win of the season, the Lehigh men’s soccer team will travel to New Haven, CT for a non-league tilt against the Bulldogs of Yale on Tuesday before returning to Patriot League play on Saturday afternoon to host Holy Cross. This will be the second meeting in as many years between the Mountain Hawks and Bulldogs, with Lehigh coming out on top last season, 1-0.
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Posted: 10/14/2012
Lehigh downs Saint Francis (Pa.) at Lehigh Fall Invitational
The Lehigh women’s tennis team hosted the first of two home events this month as the Mountain Hawks battled Loyola (Md.), Saint Francis (Pa.) and league rival Bucknell in the Lehigh Invitational which was contested Friday to Sunday on the Ulrich Varsity Courts and inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The highlight of the weekend for the Mountain Hawks was their performance against a Saint Francis squad that beat Lehigh last spring.
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Posted: 10/14/2012
Host Mountain Hawks enjoy winning weekend at Lehigh Invitational
The Lehigh men’s tennis team enjoyed a strong showing as the hosts of the Lehigh Invitational, which wrapped-up Sunday on the Goodman Campus. There was no official team scoring on the weekend, but Lehigh came up on the positive side of the ledger against all four opponents it faced: Loyola (Md.), Delaware, Saint Francis (Pa.) and Bucknell.
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Posted: 10/14/2012
Lehigh falls at #23 Albany
The Lehigh field hockey team struggled on the back end of its two-game road swing, falling to #23 Albany 9-0 on Sunday. The Great Danes broke open a close 1-0 game with three goals in the final 7:21 of the first half. The Mountain Hawks will now look ahead to a big Patriot League tilt at Bucknell Saturday.
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Posted: 10/14/2012
Women’s soccer drops tough 2-1 final at Army
Lehigh and Army played neck-and-neck through most of regulation, but a late Black Knights’ goal proved to be the difference as the Mountain Hawks dropped a tough 2-1 final on Sunday afternoon. All four of Lehigh’s Patriot League losses have been by one. Sophomore Darby Wiegand scored a first-half goal while freshman Ani Nahapetian made eight saves, including seven in the second half.
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Posted: 10/13/2012
Famili and Collins lift Lehigh past Navy, 2-1
Sophomores Rylan Collins and Ali Famili each found the back of the net, as the Lehigh men’s soccer team coupled a solid offensive performance with a dominant defense to knocked off Navy, 2-1, for its first Patriot League win of 2012. Collins scored in the first half to give Lehigh a 1-0 lead and then assisted on Famili’s second half game-winner, as Lehigh handed Navy its first Patriot League loss and defeated the Mids for the second-straight season.
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Posted: 10/13/2012
Lehigh finishes 24th and 13th at Pre-Nationals and Princeton Invitational
Through a field of 40 teams that included multiple nationally-ranked squads, the Lehigh men’s cross country team finished 24th at the 2012 NCAA Pre-Nationals race on the E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park course on Saturday. The men’s team split its squad as seven Mountain Hawks competed at Pre-Nationals in Louisville, Ky. while the rest of the team traveled to Princeton, N.J. to compete in the Princeton Invitational in which the men finished 13th out of 24 squads.
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Posted: 10/13/2012
Mountain Hawks sweep Crusaders for their fourth Patriot League victory
In its seventh Patriot League match of the season, the Lehigh volleyball team toppled Holy Cross on Saturday afternoon in straight sets to improve to 4-3 in league play. The Mountain Hawks defeated the Crusaders for the ninth-straight match between the two teams, and the sweep was the fifth-consecutive straight set victory over Holy Cross. Lehigh earned a split of the weekend’s games after suffering a loss last night at the hands of the Black Knights of Army.
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Posted: 10/13/2012
No. 10 Lehigh overcomes turnovers to hold off Georgetown 17-14
The tenth-ranked Lehigh football team overcame seven turnovers to earn their seventh consecutive victory to open the season as the Mountain Hawks held off Georgetown 17-14 Saturday at Multi-Sport field. After senior Jake Peery gave Lehigh the lead with a 29-yard field goal with 10:58 left, Matt MacZura missed a game-tying 37 yard attempt in the final seconds.
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Posted: 10/13/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 3-1 final at Colgate
The Lehigh field hockey team came out with a vengeance, firing six shots on goal in an 8:13 span, but Colgate responded to defeat the Mountain Hawks, 3-1, on Saturday. Elaina Brown scored all three goals for the Raiders while Lehigh senior Kim Eng added a tally just 6:37 into the second half. Lehigh continues its busy weekend Sunday when it travels to #23 Albany to face the Great Danes.
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Posted: 10/13/2012
Mountain Hawks finish 15th at Princeton Invitational
The Lehigh women’s cross country team finished 15th of 25 teams at the Princeton Invitational Saturday afternoon as the Mountain Hawks scored a total of 379 points. Junior Hannah Pierce was the top finisher for Lehigh, crossing the line in 22:54 for a 58th-place finish. Next up for Lehigh will be the Patriot League Championships, hosted by Colgate in Hamilton, N.Y.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Mountain Hawks fall in straight sets to Black Knights
Though the Mountain Hawks put forth a tough effort and resilient attitude, the Lehigh volleyball team was swept in straight sets by the Black Knights of Army on Friday night. Lehigh battled back in each set, but Army was too much, as the Black Knights were able to close out the Mountain Hawks and end each comeback attempt. Lehigh will now travel to Massachusetts to take on Holy Cross in another Patriot League duel tomorrow evening.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Lehigh opens much-anticipated preseason practice
The Lehigh men’s basketball team kicked off preseason practice on Friday evening with its first official practice of 2012-13. Expectations have never been higher for the Mountain Hawks, who are coming off a record-breaking 27-win season and historic NCAA Tournament win over Duke. Lehigh returns a stellar senior class of C.J. McCollum, Gabe Knutson and Holden Greiner who have already combined for 3,788 points and 1,534 rebounds through their first three years.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Mountain Hawks head to Army Sunday for crucial league tilt
The Lehigh women’s soccer team will travel to Army on Sunday to play its fourth Patriot League match of the season. The Mountain Hawks will look to bounce back from a tough 6-1 loss to Princeton Wednesday when they take on the Black Knights in a big game for both sides.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Ryan James to receive NFF High School Scholar-Athlete award
Lehigh freshman Ryan James has been named one of five football players nationally to be recognized as a 2012 NFF (National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame) National High School Scholar-Athlete. The five recipients were selected as the best scholar-athlete from their region of the country at the high school level.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Lehigh men’s hoops makes a difference at Nitschmann Middle School
Just one day before the Lehigh men’s basketball team holds its first official practice the Mountain Hawks hit the road for a community service event at Nitschmann Middle School on Thursday. Lehigh head coach Brett Reed, along with several players, conducted a presentation to the eight graders at the middle school, focusing on five key components to becoming successful in the classroom and in life.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Mountain Hawks set to compete at Princeton Invitational
The Lehigh women’s cross country team will travel to Princeton, N.J. to compete in the Princeton Invitational this Saturday. The event will be the first for the Mountain Hawks since the Paul Short Run on Sept. 28 and will be the first time they travel away from the Goodman Campus Course this season. This will be the final tune-up before the Mountain Hawks compete at the Patriot League Championships in Hamilton, N.Y. on Saturday, October 27.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Mountain Hawks split squad for Pre-Nationals and Princeton Invitational
After a ninth place finish in the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, the Lehigh men’s cross country team will travel to Louisville, Ky. and Princeton, N.J. to take part in the Pre-Nationals and Princeton Invitational this weekend. The Mountain Hawks will split as eight will compete in a field that features nine nationally-ranked teams at Pre-Nationals, including No. 3 BYU and No. 9 Tulsa, while the rest will compete at the Princeton Invitational.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Lehigh set for crucial weekend at Colgate and #23 Albany
Following three straight losses, the Lehigh field hockey team will look to bounce back when it travels to Colgate Saturday (11 a.m.) and Albany Sunday (2 p.m.). Despite dropping their first two league games, the Mountain Hawks would jump right back into the Patriot League Tournament mix with a win on Saturday. Lehigh then plays its final nonleague game of the season at #23 Albany Sunday.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Lehigh takes on Navy in middle game of three-match road trip
After a tough 2-0 loss to No. 10 Georgetown on Tuesday, the Lehigh men’s soccer team will travel to Annapolis, Md. on Saturday night to take on the Navy Midshipmen in search of its first Patriot League win. Saturday’s game will be the middle match of a three-game road trip for the Mountain Hawks that will conclude next Tuesday with a match in New Haven, Conn. against the Bulldogs of Yale.
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Posted: 10/11/2012
Mountain Hawks set to host three-day Lehigh Invitational
The Lehigh men’s tennis team will be hosting the Lehigh Fall Tennis invitational on the Goodman Campus beginning Friday and continuing through Sunday. The event will take place on the Ulrich Varsity Courts and inside the Lewis Tennis Center. Lehigh will be joined by Saint Francis (Pa.), Bucknell, Delaware and Loyola (Md.) in the five-team event.
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Posted: 10/11/2012
Mountain Hawks set to host first of two fall home events
The Lehigh women’s tennis team will be hosting the Lehigh Fall Tennis invitational at Goodman Campus beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Sunday. The event will take place on the Ulrich Varsity Lacrosse courts and inside the Lewis Tennis Center The event will take place on the Ulrich Varsity Courts and inside the Lewis Tennis Center. Lehigh will be joined by Saint Francis (Pa.), Bucknell, Delaware and Loyola (Md.) in the five-team event.
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Posted: 10/11/2012
Rauch Fieldhouse renovations feature Wall of Champions unveiling
A crowd of nearly 250 gathered at Rauch Fieldhouse on Saturday, September 29 to celebrate the facility’s renovations and to honor alumnus Ken Jones ’83. The ribbon-cutting event was attended by current and former track and field athletes and coaches; and friends, family members, and fraternity brothers of Ken Jones, a former track and field student-athlete and member of Chi Psi fraternity, who passed away in May 2011.
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Posted: 10/11/2012
Fox Trot 5K for Parkinson’s Research less than a week away
Lehigh field hockey’s Fox Trot 5K for Parkinson’s Research is quickly approaching, now less than two weeks away on Sunday, Oct. 28. As of Monday (Oct. 22), the Mountain Hawks have raised $4,300, well surpassing their $2,500 goal. Fans can still make a difference by registering and/or donating. Registration fee is 20 dollars, which includes a Fox Trot 5K t-shirt. All proceeds go towards Parkinson’s research.
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Posted: 10/11/2012
Chuku reflects on summer, talks upcoming season
Lehigh men’s basketball freshman Jesse Chuku enjoyed a busy summer on Great Britain’s Under 20 National Team, participating in numerous training camps and international games against a high level of competition. Chuku faced a number of players from other colleges and some professional players from Europe, which will undoubtedly help his transition to college basketball.
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Posted: 10/11/2012
Lehigh starts four-game Patriot League stretch with trips to Army and Holy Cross
Reeling from a 3-1 loss to Big East-foe Villanova on Tuesday night, the Lehigh volleyball team will be searching to get back in the win column when the Mountain Hawks travel to West Point, N.Y. and Worcester, Mass. this weekend for a couple of crucial Patriot League match-ups against Army and Holy Cross. Lehigh is 3-1 in its last four Patriot League matches and the Mountain Hawks will look to continue that success as nine of their last 10 games will be against Patriot League opponents.
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Posted: 10/10/2012
Princeton proves too much in win over Mountain Hawks
The Princeton women’s soccer team showed why it’s one of the best in the Ivy League as the Tigers came out firing, scoring four first-half goals in downing Lehigh 6-1 on Wednesday evening. Jen Hoy, the Ivy League’s leading scorer, paced Princeton with her third hat trick of the season. Freshman Paige Elliott scored her second goal of the season for Lehigh. The Mountain Hawks will look to bounce back Sunday when they travel to Army for a big Patriot League tilt.
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Posted: 10/10/2012
Lehigh readies for 2012-13 season as preseason practice begins
The Lehigh wrestling team returned to the mats Wednesday afternoon for the first official practice of the 2012-13 season. The Mountain Hawks took to the mats in the Billy Sheridan Wrestling Room in the Gerald G. Leeman Wrestling Complex, kicking off three weeks of preseason workouts leading up to the annual Brown and White Wrestle-offs on Thursday, November 1.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Mountain Hawks drop to Villanova, 3-1, despite multiple rallies
The Mountain Hawks battled back against the Wildcats all night, but Villanova was too much as the Lehigh volleyball team fell to the Wildcats on Tuesday evening, 3-1. The Wildcats snapped Lehigh’s two-match winning streak as the Big East-foe withstood the resiliency of the Mountain Hawks in each match. Lehigh will now return to Patriot League play on Friday night against the Army Black Knights.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Lafayette rallies past Lehigh to claim President's Cup
The Lehigh men’s golf team grabbed the lead after the morning session, but Lafayette won four of seven singles matches in the afternoon to claim the President’s Cup from the Mountain Hawks 7-6 Tuesday at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. The Mountain Hawks needed 6.5 points to retain the cup, but Lafayette received singles wins from Ben Deforest and Chad Bell to win the cup from Lehigh.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Mountain Hawks fall to No. 10 Georgetown, 2-0
The 10th-ranked Hoyas of Georgetown blanked the Lehigh men’s soccer team on Tuesday afternoon in non-league play, 2-0. Goals in the 11th and 47th minutes were enough for the Hoyas to escape with a win on their home turf. Lehigh will now ready for a Saturday night showdown with Navy in Annapolis, Md. as the Mountain Hawks return to Patriot League play.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Lehigh plays final nonleague game at Princeton Wednesday
The Lehigh women’s soccer team will play its final nonleague game of the season Wednesday when the Mountain Hawks take on Princeton at 7 p.m. Lehigh will travel to Princeton for its fifth consecutive road match; the squad rounds out the week at Army before returning home for its final three games of the regular season.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Lehigh basketball tickets on sale Thursday
With the season less than a month away, Lehigh men’s and women’s basketball season tickets will go on sale this Thursday while individual game tickets will follow next Thursday (Oct. 18). Following exciting 2011-12 seasons, anticipation has never been higher for the Mountain Hawks’ programs, as the men eye their third Patriot League Championship in the last four years while the women vie for their third title in the last five seasons.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Mountain Hawks head to D.C. to battle Georgetown Saturday
Winners of its first six games this season, tenth-ranked Lehigh heads to Washington D.C. to face the Georgetown Hoyas in the first official Patriot League game for both teams, Saturday at Multi-Sport Field. Both Lehigh and Georgetown opened league play against Fordham, with the Mountain Hawks winning 34-31 two weeks ago, and the Hoyas falling to the Rams 38-31 last weekend in the Bronx.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Lehigh celebrates championship season at annual banquet
Following the program’s first ever Patriot League Tournament Championship, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team held its annual awards banquet on Sunday, Sept. 30. The luncheon included an awards ceremony where head coach Kevin Cassese announced the team’s annual award winners. In addition, the Mountain Hawks looked back at the 2012 season, honored the senior class of 2012, distributed championship rings and more.
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Posted: 10/08/2012
Women’s lax featured on Lehigh Sports Magazine television show
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team was featured on the Lehigh Sports Magazine television show on Monday, Oct. 1. Head coach Jill Redfern and seniors MaryLeah DiNisco and Anna Patterson joined host Jim Vaughn for a special segment, touching on the fall season, the upcoming spring, their summers overseas and more.
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Posted: 10/08/2012
Colvin, Robb honored by league; Lehigh now ranked tenth
After posting its sixth straight victory to open the season, the Lehigh football team saw two student-athletes garner Patriot League weekly awards Monday. Senior quarterback Mike Colvin was named Offensive Player of the Week, while freshman linebacker Noah Robb was recognized as Rookie of the Week.
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Posted: 10/08/2012
Lehigh travels to Nova for showdown with Wildcats
After an impressive win in a hostile environment at Lafayette, the Lehigh volleyball team will travel to Villanova to take on the Wildcats in a non-league match against the Big East-foe on Tuesday night. The Mountain Hawks will be searching to avenge a 3-0 loss to Villanova in 2010, the last time the two teams matched-up against each other. Lehigh trails in the all-time series against Nova, 6-23, with its last win against the Wildcats coming in 1985.
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Posted: 10/08/2012
Georgetown next up on Mountain Hawks’ schedule
After a second half goal spoiled a solid Mountain Hawk effort against rival Lafayette on Saturday night, the Lehigh men’s soccer team will travel to Washington, D.C. to take on the No. 3 Hoyas of Georgetown in a non-league match tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are 0-1 against the Hoyas all-time, with the lone match-up coming in 1997 as Georgetown knocked-off Lehigh 6-1 in Washington.
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Posted: 10/08/2012
Lehigh to battle Lafayette for President's Cup Tuesday in N.J.
The Lehigh golf team will travel to Gladstone, N.J. Tuesday to take on Lafayette in a match play competition dubbed the President’s Cup. The matches will take place at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. This event is taking place for the second consecutive year and will count towards the Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry for the first time.
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Posted: 10/07/2012
Mountain Hawks drop heartbreaking 1-0 overtime final at Navy
For its third straight Patriot League game, the Lehigh women’s soccer team put forth a strong road effort, but was unable to capitalize as Navy scored in the 99th minute to hand the Mountain Hawks a 1-0 loss on Sunday. Junior goalie Ali Griffin made five saves in her third straight start as the Lehigh defense held Navy’s offense at bay, which had scored eight goals its previous two games and 45 goals on the season.
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Posted: 10/06/2012
Second half goal sinks Lehigh
Although the Mountain Hawks consistently pressured the Lafayette defense, a late goal off a free kick for the Leopards was enough for the 1-0 win in the 109th edition of the Lehigh vs. Lafayette men’s soccer rivalry. The Lehigh defense was strong, keeping the Leopards at bay for the majority of the game as junior goalkeeper Ciaran Nugent finished with four saves on the night, while the rest of the defense limited the Lafayette opportunities.
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Posted: 10/06/2012
Schapira, freshmen pace Mountain Hawks at Rutgers Invitational
The Lehigh women’s golf team shot a final-round 320 to finish in ninth place at the Rutgers Invitational, which wrapped-up Saturday on the Rutgers University Golf Course. The Mountain Hawks finished at 643 (323-320) with the trio of senior Ginette Schapira and freshmen Tess Jennings and Nicole Feierberg leading Lehigh’s scoring players, tying for 34th place.
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Posted: 10/06/2012
No. 10/11 Mountain Hawks roll past Columbia, 35-14
The Lehigh football team took an early 14-0 lead and didn’t look back as the Mountain Hawks improved to 6-0 behind a convincing 35-14 win over Columbia on Saturday. Senior Mike Colvin impressed, going 29-of-38 with four touchdowns while rushing for a score as well. Junior Sergio Fernandez-Soto had a career day with eight catches for 120 yards and a touchdown.
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Posted: 10/06/2012
Strong start not enough in loss to American
Lehigh played tough against perennial Patriot League power American, playing scoreless field hockey through the first 24 minutes, but the Eagles responded with a vengeance to down the Mountain Hawks 9-2 on Saturday. Lehigh allowed only two shots in those first 24 minutes before the Eagles’ offense came alive. Junior Emily Torcivia and freshman Erin Ricker scored second-half goals as the Mountain Hawks hung tough until the final horn.
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Posted: 10/05/2012
Lehigh drops slim 1-0 final at American
Lehigh outshot American 7-3 in the second-half, but the Eagles scored the game’s only goal in the 50th minute to hand the Mountain Hawks a 1-0 loss on Friday afternoon. Lehigh earned a number of chances, but couldn’t beat goalie Charlene Belanger who finished with four saves. The Mountain Hawks will look to bounce back at Navy Sunday as they eye their first Patriot League victory.
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Posted: 10/05/2012
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE LANE CHALLENGE CLIMBING WALL?
The Lane Challenge Climbing Wall was donated to Lehigh in 2002 and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year. Located on the fourth floor of Taylor Gym, it has provided a challenge to Lehigh students, a fun place to work out, and a place to make and grow relationships.
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Posted: 10/05/2012
Lehigh hosts American Saturday in big league showdown
Coming off a pair of tough defeats last weekend, the Lehigh field hockey team will look to even its Patriot League record when it hosts perennial power American on Saturday at 11 a.m. The Mountain Hawks look to bounce back after a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime defeat to Holy Cross before dropping a nonleague contest at Rider. American also comes in at 0-1 in league play after falling to Lafayette at home, 4-1.
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Posted: 10/05/2012
Lehigh and Lafayette carry on rivalry 100 years after first match
The Lehigh men’s soccer team is halfway through the schedule of its 100th season as a varsity sport. The Mountain Hawks’ next opponent, Lafayette, was the only team Lehigh faced in its inaugural season of 1913. The Leopards’ 2-0 victory marked the beginning of a rivalry that has been played 108 times and at least once every season from 1913-2011, except for 1919 and 1920.
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Posted: 10/04/2012
Mountain Hawks sweep rival Leopards in Easton
For the sixth-consecutive match between the two teams, the Lehigh volleyball team defeated the rival Lafayette Leopards, this time in straight sets, for its third Patriot League victory of the season. The Mountain Hawks powered through a hostile environment as they have now won two-of-three games at the start of their eight-game road trip. Junior Amanda Clark knocked down 11 kills as the Lehigh offense never halted en route to a second-consecutive sweep of the Leopards.
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Posted: 10/04/2012
Mountain Hawks continue road trip at American and Navy
Following Monday’s 2-1 overtime thriller at Columbia, the Lehigh women’s soccer team looks to use that momentum heading into a big weekend of Patriot League action. The Mountain Hawks will head to American on Friday (3 p.m.) to face the Eagles then have a quick turnaround as they travel to Navy on Sunday (1 p.m.).
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Posted: 10/04/2012
Reading Rocks begins with kickoff event on Wednesday
More than 30 Lehigh student-athletes headed to Donegan Community School Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the Reading Rocks kickoff event. Reading Rocks is a program run through Lehigh Athletics, Greek Life and St. Luke’s Hospital. It’s designed to help the elementary school students improve their reading ability and PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) scores.
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Posted: 10/04/2012
Mountain Hawks begin preseason camp
The bright lights have been turned on once again inside Stabler Arena and preparations have begun as the Lehigh women’s basketball team opened its preseason camp earlier this week. The Mountain Hawks are gearing up in anticipation of the 2012-13 season that will begin in just over a month when Lehigh travels across the country to the Golden State to take on the California Golden Bears on Nov. 9.
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Posted: 10/04/2012
Mountain Hawks return to links at Rutgers Invitational
The Lehigh women’s golf team will travel to New Jersey to compete in the Rutgers Invitational this Friday and Saturday at the Rutgers University Golf Course. The par-72 course was opened in 1963. Lehigh returns to the Rutgers Invitational after missing the tournament last season and finishing fifth out of 20 teams in 2010.
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Posted: 10/04/2012
Lehigh Basketball to host Midnight Madness on Oct. 12
As they begin to prepare for their seasons, the Lehigh men’s and women’s basketball programs will host Midnight Madness next Friday (Oct. 12) at 10:45 p.m. in Grace Hall. It will serve as a tremendous opportunity for students and fans to meet and interact with the Lehigh basketball players up close and personal. There will be contests, music, giveaways and much more as the Mountain Hawks kick off 2012-13. The event is free of charge.
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Posted: 10/04/2012
Steelhawks Announce 2013 Schedule
The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks are excited to announce their 2013 PIFL schedule - the Steelhawks first ever PIFL game will be Friday, March 8th in Alabama when they take on the Hammers. 2013 season ticket deposits are being accepted now to reserve your seats for the 2013 PIFL season. You can reserve your seats by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100. Ticket packages start as low as $48!
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Posted: 10/03/2012
Lao-Gosneys to participate in U.S. Scrimmage on Sunday
Recent Lehigh men’s lacrosse standouts Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney have been selected for a Team USA scrimmage as part of the Capital Lacrosse Classic on Sunday (Oct. 7). The Lao-Gosneys will showcase their talents alongside lacrosse’s biggest names. The event, which will take place at Landon School (Bethesda, Md.), will also feature Cornell, North Carolina, Johns Hopkins and Penn State facing off against each other.
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Posted: 10/03/2012
Lehigh unveils 2012-13 women’s basketball schedule
After a 17-win season and earning a two-seed in the Patriot League Tournament, Lehigh women’s basketball head coach Sue Troyan announced the 2012-13 schedule on Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks will play a 29-game agenda and face a lofty array of opponents including teams from the PAC 12, Atlantic 10 and Big East in non-league play as well as a challenging Patriot League slate.
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Posted: 10/03/2012
Reed unveils 2012-13 Lehigh men’s basketball schedule
Lehigh head coach Brett Reed announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2012-13 schedule on Tuesday which is highlighted by nonleague trips to Baylor, Pittsburgh (for the NIT Season Tip-Off), North Texas and VCU. The Mountain Hawks will face at least six teams who advanced to national postseason tournaments a season ago, with the potential for three more. In addition, Lehigh will play at least four games on CBS Sports Network through the Patriot League’s national television package.
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Posted: 10/03/2012
The rivalry continues: Lehigh travels to Lafayette
After knocking off American in Washington, D.C. for the first time, the Lehigh volleyball team will set its sights on rival Lafayette for a Thursday night showdown with the Leopards. The Mountain Hawks will be in search of their third Patriot League victory as they will renew the rivalry for the 77th time inside Kirby Sports Center at 7:30 p.m.
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Posted: 10/02/2012
Lehigh’s sixth annual Community Night a success
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team hosted its sixth annual Community Night on Friday, which saw nearly 100 youngsters come out and learn from the defending Patriot League Champion Mountain Hawks. The one-hour clinic has continued to grow, beginning with only 15 attendees six years ago to where it is today, as one of the most highly-anticipated fall events for both the Mountain Hawks and the Lehigh Valley community.
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Posted: 10/02/2012
Hamlin selected to compete at NWCA All-Star Classic
Lehigh senior Robert Hamlin has been selected to participate in the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic, November 3 in Washington, D.C., the NWCA announced late Monday night. The two-time EIWA Champion and All-American will battle Kevin Steinhaus of Minnesota at the 184 pound weight class at the All-Star Classic, the annual meet featuring the nation’s top wrestlers.
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Posted: 10/02/2012
Lehigh and Columbia set to battle for first time since 1999
Lehigh closes out the non-league portion of its schedule Saturday afternoon as the Mountain Hawks welcome Columbia to Goodman Stadium for the first meeting between the schools in football in 13 years. The No. 10/11 Mountain Hawks improved to 5-0 on the season as Jake Peery’s 22-yard field goal as time expired propelled Lehigh to a 34-31 win over Fordham last weekend.
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Posted: 10/01/2012
Mountain Hawks pull out dramatic 2-1 double OT win at Columbia
Down 1-0, the Lehigh women’s soccer team pulled out one of its most dramatic wins in recent memory, tying the score in the 90th minute before winning it in the second overtime as the Mountain Hawks walked away with a 2-1 win over Columbia on Monday night. Sophomore Darby Wiegand scored the equalizer while junior Paige Dyrek converted the game-winner to give Lehigh its first win at Columbia since 1993, and with it, momentum heading into a big Patriot League weekend.
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Posted: 10/01/2012
Schwarzenberg earns Rookie of the Week honors
Freshman Peter Schwarzenberg was named the Patriot League Cross Country Male Rookie of the Week after his 16th place finish in the Paul Short Run men’s Open 8K on Friday. Schwarzenberg powered through the mud and rain to obtain the 21st-best time of all freshman runners across all races and the sixth-best time among Lehigh performers.
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Posted: 10/01/2012
Newton, Peery pick up Patriot League Weekly Awards
Lehigh sophomore defensive lineman Tim Newton and senior kicker Jake Peery were both honored by the Patriot League following the Mountain Hawks’ thrilling 34-31 victory over Fordham Saturday. Newton was tabbed as the league’s Defensive Player of the Week and Peery earned Special Teams Player of the Week recognition.
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Posted: 10/01/2012
McCollum named preseason First Team All-American by Sporting News
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named a preseason First Team All-American by Sporting News on Monday, joining a star-studded group of the nation’s top players. Entering his senior season with 2,074 career points, McCollum joins Cody Zeller (Indiana), Doug McDermott (Creighton), James Michael McAdoo (North Carolina) and Deshaun Thomas (Ohio State) as First Team honorees.
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Posted: 09/30/2012
Lehigh looks to regroup at Columbia Monday
Just two days after a tough 1-0 loss at Lafayette, the Lehigh women’s soccer team will look to gain momentum when it travels to Columbia Monday to face the Lions. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. The Mountain Hawks fell behind in the 14th minute Saturday and had a number of chances to tie the score, but couldn’t net the equalizer. Lehigh will look to beat Columbia for the second straight year after topping the Lions last season for the first time since 1993.
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Posted: 09/30/2012
Lehigh opens fall with strong showing at Penn Invitational
The Lehigh men’s tennis team opened its fall season with a solid showing at the Penn Invitational which wrapped-up Sunday on the Hamlin Tennis Courts and Levy Pavilion. Seven Mountain Hawks competed in seven singles brackets and two doubles brackets as one of 16 teams in attendance at the three-day event.
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Posted: 09/30/2012
Mountain Hawks fall at Rider
The Lehigh field hockey team dropped its second straight game on Sunday, falling at Rider by an 8-0 final. The Mountain Hawks were within 1-0 for the first 20 minutes until the Broncs scored three times in 1:24 to effectively put the game away. Sophomore goalie Sydney Maltinsky-Wilson made 14 saves in the defeat.
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Posted: 09/29/2012
Lehigh drops Patriot League opener at Lafayette, 1-0
Lafayette scored in the 14th minute, which proved to be the difference, as the Lehigh women’s soccer team dropped its Patriot League opener to the Leopards on Saturday night by a 1-0 final. The Mountain Hawks did have chances, especially in the second half, when they controlled possession, but couldn’t put one past Lafayette goalie Lauren Smedley.
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Posted: 09/29/2012
Lehigh blanked by Colgate, 5-0
Coming off a dramatic victory on Tuesday night, the Lehigh men’s soccer team fell to Colgate on Saturday by a final score of 5-0. The Raiders scored a season-high five goals after two in the first half and three in the second and kept the Mountain Hawk offense in check on the night en route to Lehigh’s second Patriot League loss of the season.
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Posted: 09/29/2012
Lehigh drops American in five sets, 3-2
A year after handing the Eagles their only Patriot League loss of the season, the Lehigh volleyball team earned a win in hostile territory as the Mountain Hawks prevailed in five sets over American for their second Patriot League victory of the season. The win marks the first time Lehigh has ever won in Washington, D.C. and just the fourth time the Mountain Hawks have been able to beat the Eagles in program history.
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Posted: 09/29/2012
Last-second FG gives No. 11/15 Lehigh 34-31 win over Fordham
The No. 11/15 Lehigh football team fell down 14-0 just 7:36 into the game, but the Mountain Hawks fought back for a hard-fought 34-31 win over Fordham on Saturday afternoon. Lehigh went up 31-21 before the Rams evened the score, but senior Jake Peery hit a 22-yard field goal as time expired to walk off winners. The Mountain Hawks improve to 5-0 on the season, extending the nation’s longest regular season winning streak to 14.
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Posted: 09/29/2012
Lehigh drops hard-fought 5-4 decision to Holy Cross in OT
The Lehigh field hockey team came back from a 3-1 halftime deficit to force overtime, but Holy Cross scored 9:46 into the extra session to hand the Mountain Hawks a heartbreaking 5-4 defeat on Saturday, in the Patriot League opener for both sides. Freshman Lindsey Schott and sophomore Lindsay Metzger tied the score in the second half, but it wasn’t enough. Lehigh returns to action in less than 24 hours when it heads to Rider to face the Broncs.
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Posted: 09/28/2012
Lehigh falls to Navy in a thrilling five set match
After taking a two-set advantage to start the match, the Lehigh volleyball team dropped a heartbreaking five-set duel with Navy, 3-2. The Mids reeled off three consecutive sets including a 17-15 set five win to seal a Patriot League victory. The Mountain Hawks will now travel to American for another Patriot League game Saturday.
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Posted: 09/28/2012
Mountain Hawks finish 30th at Paul Short Run
In a field of 40 colleges in the women’s college Gold 6K race, the Lehigh women’s cross country team finished 30th with an overall score of 840 points. The Mountain Hawks’ top performer was senior Julia Perry who placed 146th out of the 360 finishers with a time of 22:37. It was just Perry’s second cross country race of her career as she edged out junior Hannah Pierce who finished 162nd in 22:47 as the second Lehigh finisher.
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Posted: 09/28/2012
Lehigh finishes ninth in 39th Paul Short Run
The Lehigh men’s cross country team continued its impressive season with a ninth place finish in the men’s college Gold 8K run at the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks on the Goodman Campus Course. Junior co-captain Tyler Mueller was the Mountain Hawks’ top finisher, placing 19th out of a field of 332 finishers with a time of 24:31. It was Lehigh’s best finish this decade after two 10th place finishes (2002 and 2005).
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Posted: 09/28/2012
Lehigh completes 39th Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks
Lehigh University was the site of the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks as more than 5,000 athletes and 400 schools traveled from across the nation to compete in the prestigious event. The Lehigh men’s cross country team finished ninth in a field of 37 teams in the men’s college Gold 8K, its best finish of the decade, as the women’s cross country team took 30th of 40 in the women’s college Gold 6K.
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Posted: 09/28/2012
Mountain Hawks set to open fall season at Penn Invitational
The Mountain Hawks men’s tennis team will begin its fall schedule Friday as they travel to Philadelphia to take part in the Penn Invitational. The three-day tournament is the first of four events Lehigh will take part in. The Mountain Hawks enter the new season with new leadership as former assistant coach Wouter Hendrix takes over the head coaching reins for the Lehigh men.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
Lehigh travels to Colgate for second Patriot League match
Coming off a dramatic first victory on Tuesday night, Lehigh men’s soccer team will look to ride that momentum into its second league game of the year against Colgate as the Mountain Hawks will travel to Hamilton, N.Y. on Saturday for a match against the Raiders at 7 p.m. It will be Lehigh’s first Patriot League road test after a four-game homestead in which the Mountain Hawks generated tremendous crowd support and an impressive victory over a nationally-recognized Penn State.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
Mountain Hawks open league play at Lafayette Saturday
The Lehigh women’s soccer team will look to shake off a pair of overtime losses last weekend when it makes the short trek to Easton Saturday to square off against Lafayette. The match is slated for 7 p.m. and will mark the beginning of Patriot League play for each team.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
Lehigh opens league play Saturday to kick off busy weekend
Winners of three of its last five games, the Lehigh field hockey team will open Patriot League play Saturday when it hosts Holy Cross at 11 a.m. The Mountain Hawks look to ride the momentum from their 2-1 win over Monmouth to win their league opener for the first time since 2009. Lehigh will then head to Rider Sunday for a nonleague matchup with the Broncs.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
Mountain Hawks release 2013 schedule
Smith Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kevin Cassese announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2013 schedule on Thursday, which features four teams who finished in the top 15 of last season’s final Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. Lehigh will play 14 regular season games, seven at home, five on the road and two at neutral sites, as the Mountain Hawks will face Denver, UMass and Colgate who all advanced to the 2012 NCAA Tournament.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
Lehigh to play two Patriot League games this weekend
Fresh off its first Patriot League victory of 2012, the Lehigh volleyball team will start an eight-game road trip that includes seven Patriot League battles beginning with Navy on Friday night, followed by a Saturday afternoon showcase with American. The Mountain Hawks swept the season series against Navy last year by scores of 3-0 and split with American, handing the Eagles their only Patriot League loss throughout the year.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
Lehigh to compete in 39th Brooks-Paul Short Run
Lehigh University will yet again be the site of one of the largest cross country meets in the nation when over 5,000 runners from over 400 teams will be in the spotlight as the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks, kicks off on Friday morning. The all-day event will start at 10 a.m. with the Open Women’s 6K race and last until 5:45 p.m. Last year, the Lehigh men finished in 20th place out of 45 teams, while the women took home 24th out of 45 squads in the prestigious event.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
Lehigh to compete in 39th Brooks-Paul Short Run
Lehigh University will yet again be the site of one of the largest cross country meets in the nation when over 5,000 runners from over 400 teams will be in the spotlight as the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks, kicks off on Friday morning. The all-day event will start at 10 a.m. with the Open Women’s 6K race and last until 5:45 p.m. Last year, the Lehigh men finished in 20th place out of 45 teams, while the women took home 24th out of 45 squads in the prestigious event.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
39th Annual Brooks-Paul Short Run set to begin Friday on Goodman Campus
Lehigh University will yet again be the site of one of the largest cross country meets in the nation when over 5,000 runners from over 400 teams will be in the spotlight as the 39th Annual Paul Short Run, presented by Brooks, kicks off on Friday morning. The all-day event will start at 10 a.m. with the Open Women’s 6K race and last until 5:45 p.m. Last year, the Lehigh men finished in 20th place out of 45 teams, while the women took home 24th out of 45 squads in the prestigious event.
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Posted: 09/26/2012
Santoro adds Drew Headlee to wrestling coaching staff
Lehigh head coach Pat Santoro has announced that former Pittsburgh All-American Drew Headlee has joined the Mountain Hawks coaching staff as a volunteer assistant. Headlee will train and work with the Lehigh Valley Athletic Club, a position that allows him to assist the Lehigh program on a volunteer basis. He will work primarily with Lehigh’s young and talented group of lightweights.
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Posted: 09/26/2012
Coen, coaches to take part in Coach To Cure MD project Saturday
For the fifth consecutive year, college football coaches nationwide, including Lehigh head coach Andy Coen and his staff, will join together in support of the Coach to Cure MD program, which will be held during games of Saturday, September 29. The rapidly growing annual effort has raised more than one million dollars to battle Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy over the last four years.
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Posted: 09/26/2012
Patriot League announces women's swimming and diving preseason poll
The Mountain Hawks will look to build off of last year’s momentum heading into the 2012-2013 season, as Patriot League preseason polls were announced on Wednesday. Lehigh was predicted to finish fourth, finishing the voting with 63 points in the poll, which was voted on by the league’s coaches and Sports information directors.
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Posted: 09/26/2012
Lehigh to be honored at Saturday’s football game vs. Fordham
The 2012 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will be honored in a special halftime ceremony at Saturday’s football game vs. Fordham. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. in Goodman Stadium. The Mountain Hawks will be recognized following their first-ever Patriot League Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament berth last season.
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Posted: 09/26/2012
Mountain Hawks picked fourth in PL men's swimming and diving poll
The Mountain Hawks will look to build off of last year’s momentum heading into the 2012-2013 season, as Patriot League preseason polls were announced on Wednesday. Lehigh was predicted to finish fourth, finishing the voting with 63 points in the poll, which was voted on by the league’s coaches and Sports information directors.
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Posted: 09/26/2012
Making a difference for mom
Most college students (never mind student-athletes) have enough on their mind. For Kelsey Zeswitz, she’s gone through the normal stresses of a college student-athlete, plus more, ever since her sophomore year when her life changed. The summer of 2010 was when Kelsey’s mother was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s. Now two years later, Kelsey and her Lehigh field hockey teammates are doing something extremely meaningful; they’re taking part in the Lehigh Valley Fox Trot 5K on Sunday, Oct. 28.
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Posted: 09/25/2012
Weaver lifts Lehigh over Penn State with late goal
Senior Matt Weaver connected on a cross from junior James Meyerkord in the 90th minute to give the Lehigh men’s soccer team a 1-0 victory over Penn State on Tuesday night. The Mountain Hawk defense never wavered as Lehigh withstood constant Nittany Lion pressure to earn their first victory and snap a three-game Penn State winning streak. Lehigh will now set its sights on Colgate for a Saturday night Patriot League match in Hamilton, N.Y.
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Posted: 09/25/2012
Mountain Hawks improve on final day of Hartford Hawk Invitational
The Lehigh men’s golf team wrapped-up action at the Hartford Hawk Invitational Tuesday at the Bull’s Bridge Golf Club. The Mountain Hawks finished strong as all five players broke 80 on the day, en route to a team score of 302 as Lehigh finished 13th in the 16 team field with a score of 929 (320-307-302).
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Posted: 09/25/2012
No. 11/15 Lehigh opens two-game homestand Saturday vs. Fordham
The Mountain Hawks return to Goodman Stadium Saturday afternoon to face their first Patriot League foe of the season as the Fordham Rams visit Bethlehem. No. 11/15 Lehigh improved to 4-0 after a hard-fought 28-26 win at Liberty. Senior quarterback Mike Colvin rushed 68 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter and senior linebacker Billy Boyko added a 39-yard interception return touchdown on the ensuing Flames series to give Lehigh a 28-20 lead.
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Posted: 09/24/2012
Lehigh men's golf opens play at Hartford Hawk Invitational
After opening the fall season with a second and first place finish in its first two events, things did not go as well for the Lehigh men’s golf team on day one of the Hartford Hawk Invitational at Bull’s Bridge Golf Club. The Mountain Hawks shot 627 (320-307) over the first 36 holes and sit in 14th place in the 16 team field.
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Posted: 09/24/2012
Fitzpatrick named Patriot League Rookie of the Week
Lehigh freshman goalie Sophie Fitzpatrick was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Monday after a strong weekend which was highlighted by her six-save performance in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Monmouth. She helped lead the Mountain Hawks’ efforts in allowing just two goals while posting a .800 save percentage for the week.
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Posted: 09/24/2012
Boyko garners league and national honors, Lehigh rises in polls
Lehigh senior linebacker Billy Boyko earned league and national honors for his performance in Lehigh’s 28-26 win over Liberty on Saturday. Boyko was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week and the Sports Network National Defensive Player of the Week after recording a game and career-high 14 tackles, a sack and a game-changing interception that he returned 39 yards for a score.
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Posted: 09/24/2012
Lehigh to host Penn State on Tuesday
Coming off a hard-fought 1-0 loss in its Patriot League opener on Sunday, the Lehigh men’s soccer team will clash with Big Ten-foe Penn State at 7 p.m. on Tuesday night at the Ulrich Sports Complex. It will be the final game of a four-game homestand for the Mountain Hawks before they hit the road for a trip to New York on Saturday for a Patriot League match with Colgate.
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Posted: 09/23/2012
Lehigh opens fall season at West Point Invitational
The Lehigh women’s tennis team opened its season at the three-day West Point Invitational, hosted by Army on the Malek Tennis Courts. The Mountain Hawks’ contingent featured six players who gained valuable experience despite the lack of positive results.
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Posted: 09/23/2012
Mountain Hawks finish 12th at Yale Intercollegiate
In its second event of the fall season, the Lehigh women’s golf team finished in 12th place in the 16-team Yale Intercollegiate, which wrapped-up Sunday on the Course at Yale. The Mountain Hawks posted a three-day, 54-hole score of 958 (321-322-315), highlighted by a 315 on Sunday’s final day of competition.
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Posted: 09/23/2012
Mountain Hawks fall to Bucknell, 1-0
A second half goal by Bucknell proved enough as the Lehigh men’s soccer team dropped its Patriot League opener to the Bison, 1-0, on Sunday night at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks had multiple scoring opportunities but could not find the back of the net despite seven shots on goal and stellar defensive play.
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Posted: 09/23/2012
Mountain Hawks drop tough 3-2 final to La Salle in OT
The Lehigh women’s soccer team got off to a quick start, scoring two goals in the first 10:24, but a strong La Salle squad bounced back to defeat the Mountain Hawks, 3-2 in overtime, on Sunday afternoon. Greeley scored twice in a 1:58 span while the combination of sophomore Ashley Blanks and freshman Ani Nahapetian made eight saves between the pipes.
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Posted: 09/23/2012
Lehigh looks to continue strong fall start at Hartford Hawk Invitational
The Lehigh men’s golf team is set to travel to South Kent, Conn. to take part in the Hartford Hawk Invitational Monday and Tuesday at Bull’s Bridge Golf Course. The team is coming off a strong performance at the Bucknell Invitational. The Mountain Hawks won the eight-team tournament one week after finishing second in the nine-team Colgate Invitational.
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Posted: 09/23/2012
Lehigh picks up big 2-1 win over Monmouth
The Lehigh field hockey team impressed from the opening whistle and carried the momentum as the Mountain Hawks defeated Monmouth, 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. Senior Kim Eng scored both Lehigh goals while freshman goalkeeper Sophie Fitzpatrick played her strongest, making six saves, three in each half. Junior Marie Mignogna also made a big defensive save late in the second half to preserve the victory.
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Posted: 09/22/2012
No. 13/16 Lehigh comes back for thrilling 28-26 win at Liberty
The No. 13/16 Lehigh football team scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns in the span of 1:35 to shift momentum as the Mountain Hawks downed Liberty, 28-26, in front of 17,139 Saturday night at Williams Stadium. A quick start and finish were enough as Lehigh scored the game’s first 14 points and 14 of the final 20. Senior quarterback Mike Colvin finished 14-of-24 for 195 yards, but his biggest play was a 68-yard touchdown run to give Lehigh a 21-20 advantage.
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Posted: 09/22/2012
Lehigh earns Patriot League victory over Bucknell, 3-1
In front of a rocking crowd at Leeman-Turner Arena, the Lehigh volleyball team earned its first Patriot League victory of 2012 over the Bison of Bucknell, 3-1. After dropping the first set, Lehigh rallied and spun off three set wins to take the match and a valuable Patriot League victory. Junior Amanda Clark starred for the Mountain Hawks, leading the attack with a game-high 16 kills on the night.
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Posted: 09/22/2012
Lehigh men's soccer game vs. Bucknell postponed until Sunday
Lehigh men's soccer's Patriot League opener vs. Bucknell set for Saturday night has been postponed to Sunday due to unplayable field conditions. A strong rainstorm came through during warmups, leaving the field unplayable. The game will now be played on Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Posted: 09/21/2012
Lehigh falls to Colgate in Patriot League opener, 3-0
The Lehigh women’s volleyball team dropped its Patriot League opener to Colgate on Friday night in straight sets, 3-0. Junior Lizzy Silverstein led the Mountain Hawk attack for the second straight match with eight kills on the night. The Mountain Hawks will continue league play tomorrow evening when the Bison of Bucknell will be welcomed into Leeman-Turner Arena inside Grace Hall.
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Posted: 09/21/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 2-1 overtime decision to Saint Joseph's
Despite a strong all-around effort, the Lehigh women’s soccer team dropped a 2-1 overtime decision to visiting Saint Joseph’s Friday night at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Sophomore Darby Wiegand pulled the Mountain Hawks even late in the first half, but Nicole King delivered the game-winner for the Hawks in the 95th minute.
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Posted: 09/21/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 4-0 final to Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart scored an early goal and wouldn’t look back as the Pioneers downed the Lehigh field hockey team, 4-0, on Friday evening. The Mountain Hawks held an 18-16 edge in shots, but couldn’t convert as Sacred Heart goalie Mary Altepeter made 10 saves to stifle Lehigh’s attack. The Mountain Hawks will look to bounce back on Sunday vs. Monmouth in their final tuneup before Patriot League play.
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Posted: 09/21/2012
Lehigh opens Patriot League Play Saturday against Bucknell
The Lehigh men’s soccer team will host the Bucknell Bison on Saturday night to begin its quest for the Patriot League crown. The Mountain Hawks will be in search of reaching the Patriot League Tournament for a fourth consecutive year after finishing third with a 4-2-1 record against league opponents in 2011. Tomorrow night’s game will be a Summit Series event which will include a $5 admission charge, but I.D. card holders (students and faculty/staff) will remain free of charge.
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Posted: 09/20/2012
Lehigh welcomes Saint Joseph’s and La Salle this weekend
Following a Sunday road game at Stony Brook, the Lehigh women’s soccer team returns home to host Saint Joseph’s on Friday (7 p.m.) and La Salle Sunday (1 p.m.). The Mountain Hawks look to build off a solid weekend when they defeated regionally-ranked Marist before hanging tough against another regionally-ranked squad in Stony Brook.
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Posted: 09/20/2012
Lehigh returns to links Friday at Yale Intercollegiate
The Lehigh women’s golf team returns to the links this weekend at the three-day Yale Intercollegiate, which begins Friday in New Haven, Conn. The Mountain Hawks opened their fall campaign with a sixth place finish at the 15-team Bucknell Invitational Sept. 8-9 in Lewisburg, Pa.
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Posted: 09/20/2012
Mountain Hawks return home to host NEC foes this weekend
The Lehigh field hockey team will look to carry its momentum from a 3-2 win over Georgetown when it hosts Sacred Heart this Friday at 7 p.m. and Monmouth on Sunday at 12 p.m.. The Mountain Hawks have won two of their last three games, the only loss coming against #6 nationally-ranked Penn State.
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Posted: 09/20/2012
Women's tennis set to open fall slate at West Point Invitational
The Lehigh women’s tennis team will begin its fall season this weekend at the West Point Invitational, hosted by Army on the Malek Tennis Courts. The event will mark the season debut for the Mountain Hawks and their first competition following the restructuring of Lehigh’s tennis programs over the summer.
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Posted: 09/20/2012
Lehigh to begin Patriot League play this weekend
After a thrilling five-set victory over Princeton on Tuesday night, the Lehigh volleyball team will begin Patriot League play when it welcomes Colgate and Bucknell into Leeman-Turner Arena inside Grace Hall this weekend. The battle-tested Mountain Hawks will start with a Friday night match against Colgate before a Saturday showdown with the Bison of Bucknell.
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Posted: 09/19/2012
Anna Patterson: changing the world
Lehigh women’s lacrosse senior Anna Patterson had the experience of a lifetime this summer, following in the footsteps of fellow Mountain Hawks Erica Prosser (women's basketball), Jessica Miller (field hockey), Angelo DiGiacinto (men's swimming) and Liz Lucas (softball) who all traveled abroad with SALSC over the past three years. Patterson was Lehigh’s lone representative on this year’s community service trip to Kenya where the group members aided in building a school.
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Posted: 09/18/2012
Lehigh knocks off Princeton, 3-2, for second road win of season
In its final tune-up before Patriot League play, the Lehigh volleyball team took the Princeton Tigers to five sets before the Mountain Hawks were able to take the deciding fifth set and the match for their third win of the season and second on the road. Junior Lizzy Silverstein collected a season-high 12 kills on the night to lead Lehigh to a victory over the Tigers for the second year in-a-row.
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Posted: 09/18/2012
Lehigh seeks 4-0 start Saturday under the lights at Liberty
No. 13/16 Lehigh heads to Virginia in search of its first 4-0 start in 11 years as the Mountain Hawks face Liberty Saturday under the lights at Williams Stadium. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a 17-14 win over Princeton last week at Goodman Stadium; a game that saw Lehigh’s defense limit the Tigers to just 40 total yards and two first downs in the first half. The Lehigh offense helped build a 17-0 lead at halftime and produced two big plays in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
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Posted: 09/18/2012
Lehigh announces 2012-13 wrestling schedule
Eight home duals and visits to national powers Penn State and Iowa highlight the 2012-13 Lehigh wrestling schedule announced Tuesday by head coach Pat Santoro. In all, the Mountain Hawks will face three of the top five finishers and nine of the top 20 teams from last year’s NCAA Championships, including the two-time defending national champion Nittany Lions in the 101st meeting between the longtime Eastern rivals.
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Posted: 09/18/2012
Omsberg named candidate for prestigious Senior CLASS Award
Lehigh men’s soccer senior captain Cameron Omsberg has been named a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award, as announced on Tuesday. He is one of only 30 players in the nation, and only one in the Patriot League, named to the prestigious list. 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: 09/17/2012
Women’s lacrosse announces upcoming fall schedule
Lehigh head women’s lacrosse coach Jill Redfern announced the team’s fall schedule on Monday, which includes four tournaments beginning with a home tournament on Saturday, Sept. 29. The Mountain Hawks will play more than 10 games in a span of 29 days against a variety of top competition, including Johns Hopkins, Duke, Georgetown and more.
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Posted: 09/17/2012
Mountain Hawks set continue road trip at Princeton
The Lehigh volleyball team will hit the road for its fourth straight game away from Bethlehem as the Mountain Hawks will travel to Princeton, N.J. to take on the Tigers at 7 p.m. Lehigh will be the first team welcomed into Dillon Gymnasium on the Princeton campus this season and will face-off against a 3-6 Princeton squad that has dropped two straight matches.
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Posted: 09/16/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 3-1 final at Stony Brook
The Lehigh women’s soccer team jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead just 2:25 into the game, but Stony Brook responded with the final three goals to down the Mountain Hawks, 3-1, on Sunday evening. Freshman Paige Elliot scored her first-career goal while freshman Ani Nahapetian finished with nine saves between the pipes. Lehigh will return home next weekend when it faces a pair of Atlantic 10 foes: Saint Joseph’s on Friday and La Salle on Sunday.
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Posted: 09/16/2012
Lehigh pulls out 3-2 win over Georgetown
The Lehigh field hockey team jumped out to an early lead and held off a Georgetown comeback attempt for a 3-2 win over the Hoyas on Sunday afternoon. Senior Kim Eng and junior Emily Torcivia scored in the game’s first 7:15, sophomore Lindsay Metzger added a second-half tally and sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Maltinsky-Wilson made six saves for her first win of the season.
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Posted: 09/16/2012
Mountain Hawks blanked by Brown, 1-0
The Lehigh men’s soccer team dropped a hard-fought match to regionally ranked Brown University on Sunday afternoon, 1-0. The Mountain Hawks outshot the Bears 7-6 in the second half in an attempt to tie the game, but to no avail as the strikes were unable to find the back of the net. The match was the final tune-up before the Mountain Hawks open Patriot League play this Saturday with a home match against Bucknell.
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Posted: 09/15/2012
Lehigh drops doubleheader on Saturday to No. 3 USC and TCU
The Lehigh volleyball team dropped both of its games on Saturday, first to No. 3 Southern California (USC) before falling to host Texas Christian (TCU) in a Saturday night showdown. In the afternoon, the Mountain Hawks fell to the nationally-ranked Women of Troy in straight sets before losing to TCU in the nightcap, 3-0.
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Posted: 09/15/2012
Mountain Hawks win Bucknell Fall Invitational title
Four players posted top ten individual finishes to lead Lehigh to its first tournament win since 2009 as the Mountain Hawks captured the eight-team Bucknell Invitational, which wrapped up Saturday on the Bucknell Golf Course. The Mountain Hawks shot a final round 296 to post an 11-shot victory over one of two teams from the hosts Bucknell.
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Posted: 09/15/2012
No. 13/16 Mountain Hawks hold off Princeton, 17-14
The Lehigh football team jumped out to a 17-0 lead and held off Princeton’s fourth-quarter charge to down the Tigers, 17-14 on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Goodman Stadium. Senior quarterback Mike Colvin completed 21-of-34 for 276 yards (206 in the first half). The defense held Princeton without a first down until late in the first half, while holding the Tigers to just 206 total yards for the game.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Mountain Hawks extend win streak to eight dual meets over rival Lafayette
The Lehigh women’s cross country team won its eighth straight dual meet against rival Lafayette by a final score of 17-46 on Friday night on the Goodman Campus Course, including a win by senior Julia Perry, who crossed the line in 22:35. The Mountain Hawks finished four of the first five runners on Friday night and finished nine of the top 10 athletes on the 6K course. Perry’s win was the first of her collegiate career in her first ever collegiate run.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Lehigh continues streak to 14 consecutive victories over rival Lafayette
The men’s cross country team extended its streak to 14 consecutive dual meet victories over Lafayette on Friday night with a 16-47 victory over the rival Leopards. Junior co-captain Tyler Mueller won his second consecutive race to start the 2012 season, finishing the 8K run in 24:54 as the Mountain Hawks took four of the first five places narrowly missing a perfect score.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Lehigh sweeps rival Lafayette at annual dual meet
The men’s and women’s cross country teams completed the collective sweep over rival Lafayette on Friday night, defeating the Leopards to extend the consecutive dual meet victories to 14 and eight, respectively. For the men, junior co-captain Tyler Mueller won his second consecutive race, finishing in 24:54 in the first 8K run of 2012. Senior Julia Perry won her first collegiate meet for the women, crossing the line in 22:35.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Lehigh posts impressive 3-0 shutout of Marist
The Lehigh women’s soccer team exploded for three goals, while the defense pitched a shutout, for an impressive 3-0 win over Marist on Friday evening. The Mountain Hawks (1-4-0) got goals from junior Rosie Vitta, sophomore Darby Dustman and junior Paige Dyrek while freshman goalie Ani Nahapetian made six saves in the second half to clinch the victory. Lehigh will look to continue the momentum on Sunday when it travels to Stony Brook for a 4:30 p.m. kickoff.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Lehigh men's golf holds 36 hole lead at Bucknell Invitational
Powered by a second-round 70 from junior Andrew Arnold, the Lehigh men’s golf team sits in first place after 36 holes at the Bucknell Invitational, which opened up Friday at the Bucknell Golf Course. Arnold opened with a 74 and sits in a tie for third place at 144, four shots behind the leader. As a team the Mountain Hawks shot 591 (294-297) and hold a four shot lead over the host Bison heading into Saturday’s final round.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Lehigh sweeps opener of TCU Molten Invitational
The Lehigh volleyball team knocked off Prairie View A&M on Friday night in straight sets to open the TCU Molten Invitational Tournament. Senior Taylor Poole and junior Amanda Clark each recorded 10 kills in the match to help Lehigh to its second win of the season. The Mountain Hawks did not allow the Panthers to take a lead in either of the first two matches, winning 25-19 in both before taking the third set battle, 25-23.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Mountain Hawks fall to #6 Penn State
The Lehigh field hockey team generated six shots on goal and six penalty corners, but couldn’t convert as the Mountain Hawks dropped an 8-0 final to #6 Penn State on Friday evening. The combination of freshman Sophie Fitzpatrick and sophomore Sydney Maltinsky-Wilson combined for 11 saves while Lehigh added four defensive saves, including two from junior Marie Mignogna who played a strong all-around game.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Mountain Hawks continue homestand with Brown on Sunday
The Lehigh men’s soccer team will welcome Brown University to the Ulrich Sports Complex on Sunday for a mid-day weekend match-up with the Bears at 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are reeling from a 2-0 loss to La Salle on Wednesday night despite great offensive pressure and five saves from junior goalkeeper Ciaran Nugent. Lehigh is hoping to rebound and execute its game plan as the Mountain Hawks have steadily improved each game thus far, looking for culmination on Sunday afternoon.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Lehigh swimmers and divers fight breast cancer in NYC
The Lehigh swimming and diving team helped fight breast cancer by running in the Susan G. Komen 5k Greater New York City Race for the Cure, Sunday September 9 in Central Park. The Mountain Hawks’ sixth straight year of participating in the event saw 50 swimmers and divers plus alumni and family members run.
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Posted: 09/14/2012
Defending champion Mountain Hawks open fall slate this weekend
The Lehigh softball team will begins its fall season on Sunday when the Mountain Hawks host Kutztown in a doubleheader. The first game is set to start at noon at Kaufman Field. The two-time defending Patriot League champions will also host Delaware in a doubleheader on September 23. On Saturday September 29 the Mountain Hawks will take part in the Carol Weil Tournament, where they will play two games against teams that have not yet been determined.
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Posted: 09/13/2012
Mountain Hawks look to build on strong start at Bucknell Invitational
The Lehigh men’s golf team is set to travel to Lewisburg, Pa. this weekend to compete in the Bucknell Invitational. The two-day event will begin Friday with 36 holes at the Bucknell Golf Course and will conclude with the final 18 holes on Saturday. Lehigh will be joined in the field by Colgate, Canisius, Hampton, Laval and Messiah, plus two five-man teams from the host Bison.
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Posted: 09/13/2012
Lehigh vs. Lafayette rekindles on Friday in cross country
The Lehigh vs. Lafayette battle will renew once again on Friday when the men’s and women’s cross country teams meet on the Goodman Campus Course at 5:45 p.m. for their annual dual race with the rival Leopards. The men’s team will be seeking its 14th consecutive victory over Lafayette while the women will be seeking their seventh straight win against the Leopards.
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Posted: 09/13/2012
Mountain Hawks set to host Lafayette for dual meet
Fresh off its first place victory at the Lehigh Invitational on Aug. 31, the Lehigh men’s cross country team is seeking to defend its 13-straight dual meet winning streak against Lafayette when the Mountain Hawks host the Leopards this Friday on the Goodman Campus Course at 6:20 p.m. Junior co-captain Tyler Mueller won the Lehigh Invitational after finishing with a time of 18:24.70, while Lehigh finished three runners in the top five.
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Posted: 09/13/2012
Lehigh plays a pair this weekend, beginning with #6 Penn State Friday
Coming off its first win of the season the Lehigh field hockey team will host #6 Penn State Friday night at 6 p.m. before heading south to face Georgetown Sunday (4 p.m.). After a series of hard-fought losses, the Mountain Hawks jumped out to a 5-0 lead and looked dominant throughout their 6-3 win over Towson on Sunday.
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Posted: 09/13/2012
Lehigh names Andersen and Berard 2012 captains
The Lehigh women’s cross country team announced on Thursday that seniors Samantha Andersen and Tori Berard have been named the fall captains for the 2012 season. The captains were announced at a team meeting between head coach Debbie Utesch and her squad on the eve of a meet against rival Lafayette.
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Posted: 09/13/2012
Mountain Hawks to host Lafayette in dual meet
The Lehigh women’s cross country team will be in search of its eighth consecutive dual meet victory over rival Lafayette when the Mountain Hawks host the Leopards on Friday, Sept. 14 at 5:45 p.m. The Mountain Hawks finished second in the Lehigh Invitational on Aug. 31, falling just 24 points shy of Delaware, but placed three runners inside the top 10.
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Posted: 09/13/2012
Lehigh hosts Marist Friday to kick off busy weekend
After three straight games away from home, the Lehigh women’s soccer team returns to the Ulrich Sports Complex on Friday when it welcomes Marist for a 7 p.m. showdown. The Mountain Hawks will then head to Stony Brook on Sunday for a 4:30 p.m. matchup with the Seawolves. Lehigh dropped a hard-fought 2-1 overtime final at Monmouth last Friday, picking up its first goal of the season, and some momentum heading into this weekend.
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Posted: 09/13/2012
Lehigh travels deep into the heart of Texas
Fresh off a heartbreaking defeat against Rutgers on Tuesday night, the Lehigh volleyball team will travel to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the TCU Molten Invitational Tournament beginning Friday at 5:30 p.m. with a duel against the Prairie View A&M Panthers. The Mountain Hawks will also be tasked with facing off against premiere talent including nationally-ranked Southern California (No.3) and a tough Texas Christian (TCU) squad that has won nine consecutive matches.
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Posted: 09/12/2012
La Salle blanks Lehigh, 2-0
The Lehigh men’s soccer team fell to La Salle on Wednesday night at the hands of two second-half goals. Junior goalkeeper Ciaran Nugent stopped five Explorer shots and sophomore forward Brian Suchoski was able to get four shots-on-goal, but La Salle seemed to be at the right place at the right time to capitalize on fortunate bounces in the second half.
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Posted: 09/12/2012
Lehigh men’s lax announces fall schedule of events
Smith Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kevin Cassese announced the team’s action-packed 2012 fall schedule on Wednesday, which includes Alumni Weekend, the Nick Colleluori Classic and the San Francisco Fall Classic. Lehigh’s fall will be an active one, including the Sixth Annual Nick Colleluori Lacrosse Classic when the squad will face Hofstra and Robert Morris, along with the San Francisco Fall Classic vs. Ohio State. The events begin on Friday, Sept. 28 with Community Night and Alumni Weekend.
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Posted: 09/11/2012
Mountain Hawks fall to Scarlet Knights, 3-2
The Lehigh volleyball team took Rutgers to a fifth and deciding set on Tuesday night but was unable to come up with the win, losing 3-2 to the Scarlet Knights. The Mountain Hawks took a 2-1 lead in the match and were within two points of knocking off the Scarlet Knights in the fourth set, but Rutgers stormed back to tie the match at two sets apiece and eventually defeated Lehigh in the deciding fifth set.
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Posted: 09/11/2012
Lehigh to play in NIT Season Tip-Off
Coming off its best season in program history, the Lehigh men’s basketball team will compete in the NIT Season Tip-Off, as announced by NIT selection committee chair C.M. Newton on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks will travel to Pittsburgh where they’ll face Robert Morris in the first round on Nov. 12. Lehigh will then play Pitt or Fordham the following night in either the Regional Final, with a berth to the semifinals at Madison Square Garden on the line, or Consolation Game.
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Posted: 09/11/2012
Lehigh seeks 3-0 start as Princeton visits Goodman Stadium Saturday
After opening the season with two wins over NEC foes, No. 13/16 Lehigh returns to Goodman Stadium on Saturday to face the Princeton Tigers. The Mountain Hawks moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2003 beating Central Connecticut State 35-14 last Saturday in New Britain, Conn. Lehigh ‘s offense has started fast in both of its games this year as the Mountain Hawks have raced out to 14-0 first quarter leads in both games.
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Posted: 09/11/2012
Mountain Hawks to host A-10 rival La Salle Wednesday night
The Lehigh men’s soccer team will look to take advantage of its home field as it faces-off against the La Salle Explorers in a mid-week match-up at the Ulrich Sports Complex on Wednesday night. Lehigh will be in search of its first win of 2012, following a hard-fought 1-0 loss at Drexel on Friday night. The Mountain Hawks are 9-14-3 all-time against La Salle after playing to draws in 2010 and 2011.
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Posted: 09/11/2012
Women’s lacrosse to host open house for 2014 and 2015 graduates
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse coaching staff has announced the schedule for the Class of 2014 and 2015 Open House, which is set for this Sunday, Sept. 16. The event will begin at 3 p.m. and will run for approximately two hours, beginning with a tour of campus and concluding with a question and answer with Lehigh coaches and players.
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Posted: 09/10/2012
Metzger named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week
Lehigh field hockey sophomore Lindsay Metzger was named the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after scoring four goals over two games. On Sunday, Metzger scored three goals on her 20th birthday to lead Lehigh past Towson, 6-3. The Mountain Top, Pa. native also scored a goal on Friday at Fairfield and now leads the Patriot League with five goals on the season.
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Posted: 09/10/2012
Lehigh to clash with Rutgers Tuesday
The Lehigh volleyball team will welcome the Rutgers Scarlet Knights into Leeman-Turner Arena inside Grace Hall for a Tuesday night showdown with the Big East-foe. The Mountain Hawks will take the court for their second home match of the 2012 season after a nine-day hiatus from game action in search of stopping a three-game skid, while also trying to slow a surging Rutgers team that has won eight straight games, including four consecutive sweeps.
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Posted: 09/10/2012
Mountain Hawks make a difference through community service project
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team took time out of its busy schedule last Wednesday to make a difference in the local community. As a team, the Mountain Hawks worked at South Mountain Park, hauling fallen tree limbs, logs and braches out of the main park areas, pavilions and the Frisbee golf course. The squad continues to pride itself in making a difference in the Bethlehem community.
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Posted: 09/09/2012
Abrams, Mountain Hawks finish second at Colgate Invitational
Behind a second place finish by freshman Harley Abrams, the Lehigh men’s golf team finished second at the Colgate Invitational, which wrapped-up Sunday at the Seven Oaks Golf Club. The Mountain Hawks opened with a 305 on Saturday and followed up with a 303 on Sunday to finish at 32 over par 608, ten strokes behind team champions Youngstown State.
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Posted: 09/09/2012
Mountain Hawks open season with sixth place finish in Lewisburg
In its opening event of the fall season the Lehigh women’s golf team finished in sixth place at the 15-team Bucknell Fall Invitational which wrapped up Sunday at the Bucknell Golf Course. The Mountain Hawks shot a final round 314 to finish at 945 (320-311-314), 15 strokes behind the team champions from Boston University.
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Posted: 09/09/2012
Lehigh doubles up Towson for first win, 6-3
Sophomore Lindsay Metzger scored a hat trick on her 20th birthday to lead an offense which netted its most goals since 2004 as the Lehigh field hockey team topped Towson, 6-3, on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks opened a 4-0 lead less than 29 minutes into the game and wouldn’t look back. Junior Caitlyn Mitchell, freshman Erin Ricker and senior Kim Eng also added goals in the victory.
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Posted: 09/08/2012
Lehigh off to solid start at Bucknell Invitational
The Lehigh women’s golf team opened its fall season with a strong showing on day one of the Bucknell Invitational Saturday at the par-70 Bucknell Golf Course. The Mountain Hawks, under first-year head coach Judy Dwyer, shot an opening round 320 and a second round 311 to sit in sixth place in the 15 team field with a 36 hole score of 631.
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Posted: 09/08/2012
No. 14/16 Lehigh rides another fast start to 35-14 win at CCSU
The No. 14/16 Lehigh football team jumped out to a 14-0 lead less than five minutes into the game and wouldn’t look back, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2003 with a convincing 35-14 win at Central Connecticut State Saturday at Arute Field. Senior Michael Colvin threw for 249 yards on 19-of-31 passing while the combination of senior Zach Barket and junior Keith Sherman ran for 102 yards and three touchdowns.
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Posted: 09/07/2012
Mountain Hawks fall to Drexel despite stellar defense, 1-0
One goal was enough for the Dragons on Friday night as the Lehigh men’s soccer team dropped to Drexel by a final score of 1-0. Junior goalkeeper Ciaran Nugent made seven saves on the night but a strong Drexel defense stifled the Mountain Hawks’ attack, allowing just one Lehigh shot late in the second half.
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Posted: 09/07/2012
Lehigh drops 2-1 overtime heartbreaker to Monmouth
The Lehigh women’s soccer team scored its first goal of the year, but Monmouth responded with the equalizer and the game-winner in overtime, to give the Hawks a 2-1 win on Friday evening. Junior Murphee Greeley scored less than three minutes into the second half while sophomore goalie Ashley Blanks made three saves in the defeat. The Mountain Hawks will look to bounce back next Friday when they host Marist at 7 p.m.
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Posted: 09/07/2012
Mountain Hawks fall at Fairfield, 4-2
Despite a strong effort down the stretch, the Lehigh field hockey team couldn’t come back from a 2-0 deficit, falling to Fairfield, 4-2 on Friday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks got goals from freshman Alex Beatson (her second in as many games) and sophomore Lindsay Metzger along with a career-high 16 saves from sophomore goalie Sydney Maltinsky-Wilson, but it wasn’t enough. Lehigh will return home on Sunday to host Towson at 12 p.m.
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Posted: 09/07/2012
Men's golf tees off on fall season Saturday at Colgate
The Lehigh men’s golf team opens its fall season this weekend at the Colgate Invitational in Hamilton, N.Y. The two-day tournament begins Saturday and the Mountain Hawks will look to start their season on a high note in their first of five fall tournaments. Seventh-year head coach Henry D’Alberto returns five players from the team that finished third in the Patriot League Championship last spring and will add two freshmen to the roster.
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Posted: 09/06/2012
Mountain Hawks to open fall season this weekend at Bucknell
Armed with an experienced roster, first-year head coach Judy Dwyer leads the Lehigh women’s golf team into the 2012-13 season, which begins this weekend when the Mountain Hawks compete at the Lady Bison Fall Invitational in Lewisburg, Pa. The Mountain Hawks did not lose any seniors to graduation, and with current seniors Chelsea Michalek, Ginette Schapira and Natalie Lansing leading the way, Dwyer is excited for what lies ahead for the program in the future.
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Posted: 09/06/2012
Lehigh looks for first win, Friday at Monmouth
The Lehigh women’s team will look to bounce back from a pair of losses last weekend when it travels to Monmouth Friday for a 7 p.m. game against the Hawks. The Mountain Hawks are looking for their first goal, and win, of the 2012 season after holding the edge in most statistical categories last time out at Binghamton.
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Posted: 09/06/2012
Mountain Hawks head to Fairfield Friday, host Towson Sunday
Coming off a pair of competitive games last weekend, the Lehigh field hockey team will travel to Fairfield on Friday (4 p.m.) before hosting Towson Sunday (12 p.m.). The Mountain Hawks have been within a single goal with less than 12 minutes remaining of all four games thus far, but have been unable to get over the hump. The team has seen its bright spots, with a never-say-die attitude leading to numerous comebacks, which have fallen just short.
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Posted: 09/06/2012
McHugh named new women’s lacrosse assistant coach
Lehigh head coach Jill Redfern announced the addition of Shannon McHugh to the team’s coaching staff on Thursday. McHugh wrapped up a sensational four-year career at Cornell last spring where she earned 2012 All-Ivy League honors. The four-year starting midfielder will join Redfern and associate head coach Kelley Necioglu on the Mountain Hawks’ sidelines.
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Posted: 09/06/2012
Lehigh welcomes 12 newcomers to swimming and diving program
As the Lehigh swimming and diving team returns to campus and begins preparations for the 2012-13 season, head coach Rob Herb has announced the addition of 13 student-athletes who will join the Mountain Hawks program. Herb has bolstered his women’s roster with eight freshmen, while the men welcome four freshmen plus one transfer, who is already familiar with the Mountain Hawks’ program.
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Posted: 09/06/2012
Herb welcomes 12 newcomers to swimming and diving program
As the Lehigh swimming and diving team returns to campus and begins preparations for the 2012-13 season, head coach Rob Herb has announced the addition of 13 student-athletes who will join the Mountain Hawks program. Herb has bolstered his women’s roster with eight freshmen, while the men welcome four freshmen plus one transfer, who is already familiar with the Mountain Hawks’ program.
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Posted: 09/06/2012
Lehigh travels to face Drexel Friday, hoping to rebound from OT loss
On the heels of a heartbreaking loss at Saint Peter’s, the Lehigh men’s soccer team is looking to bounce back when it travels to Philadelphia to take on the Drexel Dragons on Friday night. The Mountain Hawks scored two first half goals but the Peacocks rallied and forced the game into an extra session where Saint Peter’s was able to end the game on a score in the 98th minute. Now that Lehigh’s scoreless streak has been broken, the Mountain Hawks hope to get in the win column on Friday night.
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Posted: 09/05/2012
McBride called-up to Rockies, will be in Philadelphia this weekend
The dream continues for Lehigh alumnus and standout baseball star Matt McBride, as he has been called back up to the Colorado Rockies this morning and will be with the team in Atlanta today. McBride was called-up earlier in the season and made his Major League debut on Aug. 4 against the San Francisco Giants after an impressive stint at the Triple-A level. McBride will get a chance to return to his old stomping grounds, but this time on a Major League roster when the Rockies come to Philadelphia
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Posted: 09/04/2012
Saint Peter’s sinks Lehigh with overtime goal, 3-2
Two late goals to tie the game and one in overtime spelled a loss for the Lehigh men’s soccer team on Tuesday. Brian Suchoski gave the Mountain Hawks a 2-0 lead after scoring two first half goals, including one just 2:14 into the game, but the offense struggled from then on. Saint Peter’s capitalized on second half opportunities to send the game into overtime where it defeated the Mountain Hawks in the extra period.
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Posted: 09/04/2012
Mountain Hawks head to Connecticut for first road game of 2012
No. 14/16 Lehigh takes to the road for the first time in 2012 as the Mountain Hawks visit Central Connecticut State Saturday afternoon at Arute Field. The Mountain Hawks rode a strong first-half performance to a season-opening 27-17 win over Monmouth last weekend. Senior quarterback Mike Colvin threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the offense, while the defense came up with four turnovers to thwart a second half Hawks comeback attempt.
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Posted: 09/04/2012
Cassese to coach in ‘Duel in Denver’ this Saturday
Lehigh head men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese will man the sidelines in Denver this Saturday (Sept. 8) when the U.S. National Team faces Canada in the “Duel in Denver.” It will mark the first time the current U.S. staff will coach together as they begin preparation for the 2014 FIL World Championships. United States’ head coach Richie Meade named his assistants in February, which includes Cassese, Dave Pietramala of Johns Hopkins and Jeff Tambroni of Penn State.
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Posted: 09/03/2012
New season of Lehigh Sports Magazine kicks off Monday night
Don’t miss the season’s first Lehigh Sports Magazine television show premiering Monday night. For 18 years, this half-hour show has been delivering Lehigh fans with head coach and student-athlete appearances, highlights and much more. Hosted by WFMZ sports anchor Jim Vaughn, the Lehigh Sports Magazine can be seen every Monday night in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, and western New Jersey on WFMZ-TV channel 69 (Service Electric Cable TV dial position 8).
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Posted: 09/03/2012
Knott named Patriot League Rookie of the Week
Following a strong debut effort for the Lehigh football team, freshman Derek Knott was named Patriot League Rookie of the Week, it was announced Monday. Knott had a pair of receptions in the Mountain Hawks’ 27-17 win over Monmouth at Goodman Stadium, including a 19 yard catch-and-run for a touchdown on his first career reception.
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Posted: 09/03/2012
Lehigh hits road for match against Saint Peter’s
The Lehigh men’s soccer team will travel to Jersey City, N.J. to take on the Saint Peter’s Peacocks at 4 p.m. on Tuesday evening. The Mountain Hawks are in search of their first win after dropping two close games to start the 2012 season including a 1-0 overtime loss to Stony Brook on Friday night. Lehigh holds a 7-2-0 all-time advantage over Saint Peter’s which includes a 2-0 win last season in the midst of a five-game unbeaten streak.
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Posted: 09/02/2012
Lehigh drops tough 4-0 decision at Binghamton
The Lehigh women’s soccer team owned a 9-8 edge in shots and 4-2 in corner kicks, but were unable to find the back of the net as Binghamton exploded for four goals in a 4-0 win on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks were led by sophomore Darby Wiegand and freshman Madi Morgan, who each posted two shots, and one on goal. The Bearcats held a 1-0 lead until the 58th minute, when they exploded for three goals in a 27:24 span to end any doubt.
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Posted: 09/02/2012
Lehigh falls to Saint Francis (Pa.), 4-2
Down 2-0, the Lehigh field hockey team nearly mounted a comeback, but couldn’t net the equalizer as Saint Francis hung on for a 4-2 win on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks got goals from senior Kim Eng and freshman Alex Beatson (her first-career goal), but it wasn’t enough. Lehigh returns to action on Friday when it travels to Fairfield to face the Stags.
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Posted: 09/01/2012
Lehigh drops doubleheader in Holiday Inn Jefferson Cup Tournament
The Lehigh volleyball team fell in both halves of a twin bill on Saturday afternoon, to Virginia and Western Kentucky, in the Holiday Inn Jefferson Cup Tournament at the University of Virginia. The Mountain Hawks held leads but were unable to hang on for wins against the Cavaliers and Hilltoppers.
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Posted: 09/01/2012
No. 11 Lehigh pulls out 27-17 season-opening win over Monmouth
The No. 11/16 Lehigh football team jumped out to a 14-0 lead and held off a second-half charge for a 27-17 win over Monmouth in the season opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon in front of 6,350 at Goodman Stadium. Senior Michael Colvin finished 17-of-32 for 221 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in his debut as starting quarterback. He found senior Ryan Spadola nine times for 111 yards to lead the offensive attack.
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Posted: 08/31/2012
Lehigh falls in overtime to Stony Brook, 1-0
The Lehigh men’s soccer team dropped its second game of the season in overtime to the Stony Brook Seawolves, 1-0 on Friday night in New York. The Mountain Hawk defense was stellar, allowing just two shots-on-goal but missed opportunities and a score in the 94th minute downed Lehigh.
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Posted: 08/31/2012
Cross country starts season with success at Lehigh Invitational
The Lehigh cross country teams kicked off their seasons at the Lehigh Invitational on Friday night on the Goodman Campus. The Mountain Hawk men took home the title behind first-place finisher Tyler Mueller (18:24.70), while the women finished second after placing three runners in the top 10 including Hannah Pierce who placed sixth with a time of 22:57.91.
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Posted: 08/31/2012
Lehigh takes home second in Lehigh Invitational
The Lehigh women’s cross country team finished second in Friday night’s Lehigh Invitational after finishing three runners in the top 10. The Mountain Hawks top finisher, Hannah Pierce, crossed the line in sixth place with a time of 22:57.91. Lehigh was clipped by Delaware after finishing with an overall team score of 50.
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Posted: 08/31/2012
Mountain Hawks take home Lehigh Invitational title
The Lehigh men’s cross country team took home the Lehigh Invitational title for the third consecutive year on Friday night after a team score of 29 points which included first-place finisher Tyler Mueller (18:24.70). The Mountain Hawks finished 85 points ahead of the 10-team field and placed three runners in the top five.
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Posted: 08/31/2012
Mountain Hawks drop hard-fought 5-2 final at Penn
The Lehigh field hockey team fought back from a 2-0 deficit to tie the score, but gave up three late tallies in a 5-2 defeat to Penn on Friday evening. Senior Kim Eng and sophomore Lindsay Metzger scored for the Mountain Hawks while sophomore Sydney Maltinsky-Wilson made a career-high 14 saves in the defeat. Lehigh will look to bounce back on Sunday when it hosts Saint Francis (Pa.) at 3 p.m.
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Posted: 08/31/2012
Mountain Hawks fall to Delaware in opener at UVa Tournament
The Lehigh volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season Friday dropping a 3-1 decision to Delaware in the opening match of the Holiday Inn Jefferson Cup at Memorial Gymnasium. All four sets were tightly contested, but the Blue Hens prevailed 25-21, 21-25, 25-22, 25-21 for their first win of the season, while dropping the Mountain Hawks to 1-1.
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Posted: 08/31/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 4-0 final at Providence
Providence scored early and the Mountain Hawks couldn’t rebound as the Lehigh women’s soccer team dropped a 4-0 final on Friday afternoon. Providence scored twice in each half to drop Lehigh to 0-2-0 on the season. The Mountain Hawks look to rebound on Sunday when they travel to Binghamton to face the Bearcats.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Lehigh unveils 2012 football broadcast schedule
With the 2012 football season set to kick off on Saturday, Lehigh Athletics has announced its football broadcast schedule. This year, at least eight of Lehigh’s 11 regular season games will be televised – many available nationwide. For the ninth straight season, Lehigh football games will air live on ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley, located at 1230 (WEEX-AM, Easton) and 1320 (WTKZ-AM, Allentown).
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Troyan adds Delahaba to softball coaching staff
Lehigh head coach Fran Troyan has announced the addition of former Villanova standout pitcher Caitlyn Delahaba to the Mountain Hawks’ softball coaching staff. She joins the two-time defending Patriot League champions following an outstanding four-year career for the Wildcats.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Lehigh to receive its championship rings Saturday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team will receive its Patriot League Championship rings in a special halftime ceremony at Saturday’s season-opening football game vs. Monmouth. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. in Goodman Stadium. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a historic season, winning their second Patriot League Championship in the last three years.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Mountain Hawks set to host Lehigh Invitational Friday
The Lehigh women’s cross country team is ready to open its 2012 season by hosting the Lehigh Invitational at the Goodman Campus Course on Friday. The Mountain Hawks took first place in last year’s race and return five runners that placed inside the top 13 including Shannon Nelson who finished sixth with a time of 22:57.40.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Mountain Hawks to host Lehigh Invitational Friday
The Lehigh men’s cross country team is seeking to win the Lehigh Invitational for the third consecutive year when it hosts the event on Friday. The Mountain Hawks took the first five places for a perfect score of 15 points last year, including a first place finish by 2012 junior co-captain Jimmy Miller (18:45.80).
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Lehigh heads to Penn, hosts Saint Francis (Pa.) in busy weekend
Looking to bounce back from a pair of one-goal losses, the Lehigh field hockey team eyes its first win when it travels to Penn on Friday (7 p.m.) before hosting Saint Francis on Sunday (3 p.m.). The Mountain Hawks are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to Ball State and 1-0 defeat to Liberty in a pair of tight contests. Lehigh is looking for its first-ever win at Penn after beating the Quakers for the first time in program history last season.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Mountain Hawks hope to triumph Friday at Lehigh Invitational
The Lehigh men’s and women’s cross country teams will seek to defend their titles as the Mountain Hawks host the Lehigh Invitational this Friday at the Goodman Campus Course. Both teams won the event last year as the men finished with a perfect score of 15 points after they took places one through five. This season the women return five runners that placed inside the top 13 a year ago and hope a new team dynamic will lead them to victory yet again.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Mountain Hawks travel to face Stony Brook on Friday
The Lehigh men’s soccer team will look capture its first win when it travels to New York to take on the Stony Brook Seawolves this Friday night. It will be the third meeting between the teams all-time with Lehigh holding a 1-0-1 edge. The Mountain Hawks are seeking to build off of their numerous scoring opportunities they initiated in the 2-0 loss to Hofstra last weekend.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Volleyball team to open University of Virginia Tournament Friday
The Lehigh volleyball team will play three games in two days when it travels to compete in the University of Virginia Tournament this weekend. The Mountain Hawks will go toe to toe with three adept volleyball teams when they start with Delaware on Friday and then play a twin bill against Virginia and Western Kentucky on Saturday.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Mountain Hawks hit the road for games at Providence and Binghamton
The Lehigh women’s soccer team will play the first two road games of its 2012 season this weekend, looking to bounce back from a 2-0 season-opening loss to Seton Hall. The Mountain Hawks travel to Providence to face off against the Providence Friars on Friday and then go to Binghamton, N.Y. on Sunday to battle the Binghamton Bearcats at 1 p.m.
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Posted: 08/29/2012
Leary announces changes to coaching staff
The Lehigh baseball team has introduced John Fugett in a full-time role and Lee Saverio as the newest addition to head coach Sean Leary’s staff. Fugett will be promoted after previously spending time on Leary’s staff, while Saverio has completed stints as a high school and collegiate head coach as well as a professional scout.
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Posted: 08/28/2012
Mountain Hawks to kick off 2012 season at home vs. Monmouth
The 129th season of Lehigh football begins Saturday at Goodman Stadium as the Mountain Hawks host the Hawks of Monmouth. Lehigh comes in off back-to-back Patriot League championships including an 11-2 campaign a year ago where the Mountain Hawks won a playoff game for the second straight season, and captured the Lambert Cup as the top Eastern team in FCS football.
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Posted: 08/28/2012
Women’s lacrosse to host September Spectacular
The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team is hosting a September Spectacular 6 vs. 6 Clinic/Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 16. For girls grades 9-12, the clinic will run from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Individuals and teams are welcome; a minimum of six field players plus a goalkeeper is required.
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Posted: 08/28/2012
Lehigh men’s basketball visits Donegan Community School
Coming off a historic NCAA Tournament run and one of the best seasons in program history, the Lehigh men’s basketball team wasted no time making a difference in the community, visiting Donegan Community School on Monday. With school underway across Bethlehem, head coach Brett Reed and senior C.J. McCollum attended the local elementary school’s pep rally and delivered a message to the youngsters regarding the importance of education, respecting yourself and discipline (among many others).
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Posted: 08/27/2012
Season Preview: Lehigh women’s cross country ready for 2012 campaign
The Lehigh women’s cross country team will rely on new faces to lead the pack in order to fill voids left by the spring graduates to compete in the upcoming season. With the return of experienced runners, including senior Samantha Andersen and junior Jessica Kendzor, Lehigh is primed for 2012.
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Posted: 08/27/2012
Season Preview: Lehigh men’s cross country primed for 2012 season
The Lehigh men’s cross country team is geared up for a 2012 campaign that hopes to chase the elusive Patriot League Championship. Junior captains Jimmy Miller and Tyler Mueller, along with senior Lyle O’Brien will lead an experienced group that seeks to win the Patriot League Championship for the first time in school history.
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Posted: 08/26/2012
Lehigh defeats Rider 3-1 in volleyball opener.
The Lehigh volleyball team opened its 2012 season with a 3-1 victory over Rider Sunday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. The Mountain Hawks took a 2-0 lead early in the match and put the Broncs away in the fourth set, 25-21, for the win. Lehigh was led by senior Taylor Poole who recorded 14 kills and ended the match with a .444 hitting percentage.
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Posted: 08/26/2012
Lehigh drops 1-0 final to Liberty
The Lehigh field hockey team bounced back from its season opening loss with a strong effort, but was unable to beat Liberty goalie Brooke Morley in 1-0 loss on Sunday afternoon. It marked the Mountain Hawks’ second straight one goal defeat to start the season. Lehigh sophomore goalkeeper Sydney Maltinsky-Wilson nearly matched Morley save-for-save, making nine stops in the defeat.
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Posted: 08/25/2012
Lehigh men’s soccer falls to Hofstra in opener, 2-0
The Mountain Hawks dropped their 2012 season opener by a score of 2-0, to the Hofstra Pride. The loss is Lehigh’s first home defeat since Nov. 6, 2010, breaking an eight-game unbeaten streak. Junior goalkeeper Ciaran Nugent was able to stop 6-of-8 shots-on-goal but Lehigh’s offense struggled, testing Hofstra goalkeeper Roberto Pellegrini just one time.
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Posted: 08/25/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 4-3 overtime heartbreaker to Ball State
The Lehigh field hockey team fought back from an early 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead, but Ball State responded with the equalizer in regulation and game-winner in overtime to spoil the Mountain Hawks’ season opener. A pair of freshmen scored Lehigh’s first two goals of the season while senior Kim Eng finished with a goal and two assists to lead the offense.
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Posted: 08/24/2012
Second-half goals lead Seton Hall past Lehigh, 2-0
Seton Hall scored two goals in a 2:36 span midway through the second half to break a scoreless tie as the Pirates (3-0-0) spoiled Lehigh’s season opener, 2-0 on Friday. Sophomore Ashley Blanks was stellar in goal, making a career-high 13 saves in goal to keep the Mountain Hawks (0-1-0) close. Lehigh will face its second straight Big East foe next Friday (Aug. 31) when it travels to Providence.
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Posted: 08/24/2012
Volleyball opens season against Rider on Sunday
Lehigh will play host to Rider University on Sunday as the Mountain Hawks will start their 2012 campaign at the Leeman-Turner Arena at 6 p.m. Lehigh is coming off a third place finish in the Patriot League last season and is hoping to rebound from an early exit from the postseason. Two-time first team All-Patriot League selection Taylor Poole looks to help guide the Mountain Hawks back to the Patriot League Tournament for the second straight season.
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Posted: 08/24/2012
Lehigh opens 100th season against Hofstra on Saturday
The Lehigh men’s soccer team seeks to continue its home success as it opens the 100th season of men’s soccer when Hofstra travels to the Ulrich Sports Complex for the season opener on Saturday at 3 p.m. This will be the sixth meeting between the schools, the first since 1989, with Lehigh holding a 3-1-1 all-time advantage over the Pride.
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Posted: 08/24/2012
Mountain Hawks host Ball State and Liberty to open season
The Lehigh field hockey team opens its season in a big way this weekend, hosting Ball State on Saturday (noon) and Liberty on Sunday (1 p.m.). The Mountain Hawks are coming off a strong finish to last season, posting a 3-2 league mark to earn the #3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament. Lehigh won four of its final six regular season games to gain momentum heading into 2012.
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Posted: 08/23/2012
Lehigh kicks off season Friday vs. Seton Hall
The Lehigh women’s soccer team kicks off the 2012-13 Lehigh Athletics season on Friday when the squad welcomes Seton Hall to the Ulrich Sports Complex. The teams played to a 1-1 draw in Lehigh’s opener last year. The Mountain Hawks are looking to make it back to the Patriot League Tournament, where they won their first league championship in 2010.
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Posted: 08/23/2012
Lehigh Athletics season, fall broadcast schedule to begin Friday
With the fall season set to get underway on Friday, Lehigh Athletics has announced its fall broadcast schedule. For the third straight year Lehigh has partnered with Stretch Internet to deliver fans live action via the Lehigh GameCentral portal. Most men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, and volleyball home contests will be broadcast live on the Lehigh web site as part of the GameCentral pay-per-view offering.
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Posted: 08/23/2012
Lehigh poised to make run at Patriot League crown in 2012
Lehigh looks to mix youth with experience when it opens its 100th season of soccer on Saturday and begins its chase of the Patriot League title. The Mountain Hawks return their 2011 first team All-Patriot League selection and Goalkeeper of the Year Ciaran Nugent along with team captain Cameron Omsberg to anchor a defense that looks to protect an eight-game home unbeaten streak when the team opens its season on Saturday against Hofstra at the Ulrich Sports Complex.
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Posted: 08/23/2012
Mountain Hawks welcome six newcomers to 2012 roster
Coach Bob Bertucci opens up his 2012 season with six freshmen that look to add depth and energy to Lehigh’s volleyball program. Freshmen Claire Bradshaw, Katie Troyan, Stephanie Slater, Amy Matula, Leah Turner and Ana Vrhel are making the transition from high school to collegiate athletics as part of the Mountain Hawks’ Class of 2016.
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Posted: 08/22/2012
Lehigh holds second scrimmage; Coen names Colvin starting QB
With preseason camp winding down and just ten days remaining before the season opener, the Lehigh football team held its second scrimmage of camp on a warm, sunny afternoon Wednesday on the John C. Whitehead Practice Fields. The two-hour workout was heavy on situational football as the Mountain Hawks worked on third down, red zone and two-minute drill situations in preparation for their September 1 season opener.
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Posted: 08/22/2012
Season Preview: Lehigh looks to continue its momentum in 2012
The Lehigh field hockey team showed it could play with the best in the Patriot League last season. Owning a 3-2 league mark for the first time since 2007, the Mountain Hawks earned big wins over Colgate, league finalist Bucknell and Holy Cross. Perhaps their most impressive victory came over Bucknell, the same Bison team which twice defeated perennial power American, who was riding eight straight Patriot League regular season and tournament championships.
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Posted: 08/22/2012
Season Preview: Lehigh seeks Patriot League title in 2012
Lehigh looks to build on last year’s success to chase the Patriot League crown in 2012. After winning 10 of their last 12 matches in 2011, the Mountain Hawks earned the #3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament but came up short. With the return of two-time first team All-Patriot League performer Taylor Poole and 2011 Patriot League Libero of the Year Rachel Charles, Lehigh is primed for a deep postseason run.
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Posted: 08/21/2012
Season Preview: Mountain Hawks look to rebound in 2012
Despite finishing short of its goals, the 2011 Lehigh women’s soccer season didn’t lack excitement. One year after winning their first Patriot League Championship, the Mountain Hawks fell just short of the Patriot League Tournament. However, Lehigh was in it until the end, tying eventual league champ Army while defeating finalist Navy. Lehigh proved it could play with the best in the Patriot League.
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Posted: 08/21/2012
Lehigh earns IWLCA Academic Team Award
Following another strong season in the classroom, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team earned a 2012 IWLCA Academic Team Award, as announced on Monday. The Mountain Hawks were one of four Patriot League teams honored, along with American, Holy Cross and Lafayette while 42 teams in the nation made the cut. To qualify, schools had to achieve a cumulative team grade point average of 3.0 or above for the 2011-12 academic year.
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Posted: 08/21/2012
Lehigh picked third in preseason poll, Poole named preseason All-League
The Lehigh women’s volleyball team is predicted to finish third in the Patriot League preseason poll, receiving 71 points, while senior Taylor Poole was selected to the preseason All-League team. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a third place finish in 2011 (19-10, 10-4 Patriot League), earning the #3 seed in their first trip to the Patriot League Tournament since 2009. Lehigh returns its first team All-Patriot League selection in Taylor Poole and also Libero of the Year Rachel Charles.
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Posted: 08/21/2012
Lehigh picked third in poll, Nugent named preseason All-League
The Lehigh men’s soccer team is predicted to finish third in the Patriot League preseason poll released Tuesday, while junior Ciaran Nugent was selected to the preseason All-League team. The Mountain Hawks finished with a 4-2-1 league mark last year, earning them a #3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament.
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Posted: 08/21/2012
Cassese announces addition of 16 newcomers
Lehigh Smith Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kevin Cassese announced the team’s incoming class on Tuesday, which includes 14 incoming freshmen and two transfers. A highly-touted class features numerous All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, and many recognized by Inside Lacrosse, Lacrosse Magazine and other media outlets among the nation’s top incoming freshmen.
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Posted: 08/20/2012
Behind the scenes: Ryan Spadola visits ESPN Radio studios
The kickoff of the 2012 Lehigh football season is less than two weeks away as the Mountain Hawks chase their third straight Patriot League title. To help get ready for the season, which kicks off September 1 when Lehigh hosts Monmouth at Goodman Stadium, senior All-America wide receiver Ryan Spadola visited the ESPN Radio studios in Easton, Pa. to lend his voice to a radio commercial promoting the opening day game – and Lehighsports.com was there to chronicle the visit.
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Posted: 08/20/2012
Mountain Hawks picked fourth; two named preseason All-League
The Lehigh field hockey team was predicted fourth in the Patriot League preseason poll released Monday while senior Kim Eng and junior Sierra Segear were named to the inaugural preseason All-League team. The Mountain Hawks finished last season with a 3-2 league mark (their best finish since 2007) while earning the #3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament. Lehigh returns all four of its All-Patriot League performers from that team while welcoming 12 freshmen.
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Posted: 08/17/2012
Mountain Hawks hold first scrimmage of preseason camp
On one of the warmest days of preseason camp thus far the Lehigh football team held its first scrimmage Friday inside Goodman Stadium. The Mountain Hawks have just under two weeks until their season opener against Monmouth as head coach Andy Coen put his team through a workout that clocked in just over two hours on a sunny afternoon with temperatures in the upper 80s.
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Posted: 08/16/2012
Lehigh field hockey deep in preseason practice
The Lehigh field hockey team is deep into its preseason practice after opening up camp on Sunday. Since, the Mountain Hawks have put in many hours of practice, along with a scrimmage, as they prepare for their season opener next Saturday vs. Ball State. Lehigh features a deep roster, returning all of its All-Patriot League honorees while bringing in 12 freshmen.
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Posted: 08/16/2012
Taylor leads Mountaineers to Box Lacrosse Championship
Lehigh attackman Dan Taylor posted four goals and an assist in a decisive Game 7 Tuesday night to lead his Calgary Mountaineers to the Alberta Junior A Box Lacrosse Championship. The rising sophomore led the league in points (53) and assists (32) these playoffs while tying for third in goals (21). The Mounties advance to the Minto Cup: a four-team tournament featuring the top junior men’s lacrosse teams in Canada. It begins this Saturday in Whitby, Ontario.
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Posted: 08/15/2012
Mountain Hawks open preseason practice
The Lehigh women’s soccer team kicked off preseason practice earlier this week, as the Mountain Hawks continue to prepare for their season opener next Friday (Aug. 24) vs. Seton Hall. Monday featured conditioning before holding their first practice on a rainy Tuesday morning. A young roster features seven freshmen and six sophomores, along with six juniors and four seniors.
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Posted: 08/14/2012
Lehigh picked fifth in preseason women’s soccer poll
The Lehigh women’s soccer team has been picked fifth in the Patriot League preseason poll, as announced on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks are eying their second league tournament appearance in the last three seasons where they hope to replicate 2010 when they defeated Bucknell and host Army to capture their first Patriot League crown.
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Posted: 08/14/2012
Lehigh men’s soccer kicks off 2012 preseason
The Lehigh men’s soccer team kicked off preseason practice on Sunday in preparation for the 2012 season. The Mountain Hawks began with conditioning before hitting the Ulrich Sports Complex pitch for the first time on Monday. Lehigh welcomes in 10 freshmen to a squad that finished 8-4-6 last season and advanced to its third straight Patriot League Tournament. The Mountain Hawks open the regular season at home on Saturday, Aug. 25 vs. Hofstra.
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Posted: 08/13/2012
Lehigh ranked 16th in Sports Network preseason poll
As the Lehigh football team opens its second week of preseason camp, the Mountain Hawks learned Monday that they earned a preseason national ranking in the first of two major polls to be released. Lehigh comes in at No. 16 in The Sports Network FCS Top 25 unveiled Monday afternoon. The two-time defending Patriot League champion Mountain Hawks are the only league squad to be ranked in the top 25.
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Posted: 08/13/2012
Women's golf adds two freshmen for 2012-13 season
Lehigh head coach Judy Dwyer has announced the addition of two newcomers who will be joining the Mountain Hawks’ women’s golf program later this month. Nicole Feierberg and Tess Jennings will join Dwyer’s first Lehigh squad as head coach. The duo joins an experienced group of veteran players in a program that did not lose any seniors to graduation.
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Posted: 08/13/2012
Lehigh volleyball begins preseason practice
The Lehigh volleyball team kicked off preseason practice over the weekend, looking to build off last season’s strong 19-win campaign. After meetings on Friday, the Mountain Hawks hit the courts Saturday before a team getaway Sunday which included hiking, canoeing and other outdoor activities. Lehigh is looking to advance to its second straight Patriot League Tournament and third in the past four seasons.
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Posted: 08/10/2012
Steelhawks Make Move to PIFL
The Steelhawks will be leaving the Indoor Football League for the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) effective immediately, and will be part of the PIFL’s 2013 season. The PIFL, which completed their first season this past June, provided the Steelhawks with more regional rivalries, and new teams to compete against which fans of the Lehigh Valley have yet to see.
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Posted: 08/10/2012
Former All-American Cribbs joins football coaching staff
As the Lehigh football team opened preseason camp earlier this week, head coach Andy Coen announced that former All-American Jarard Cribbs ’11 has joined the Mountain Hawks coaching staff. Cribbs, a four-year letter winner for the Brown and White, will assist with Lehigh’s defensive backs. He replaces Charles Alexander who accepted a position at East Stroudsburg University.
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Posted: 08/09/2012
Bertucci announces 2012 volleyball schedule
Lehigh head volleyball coach Bob Bertucci has announced the team’s 2012 schedule, which features four matches against 2011 NCAA Tournament teams and September trips to Virginia and Texas for prestigious tournaments. Coming off a 19-win season, the Mountain Hawks will face National Semifinalist Southern California along with NCAA Tournament qualifiers Delaware, Western Kentucky and American, to highlight an impressive slate.
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Posted: 08/07/2012
Mountain Hawks open up 2012 preseason football camp
Fresh off back-to-back Patriot League titles, the Lehigh football team returned to work with the beginning of preseason camp. The Mountain Hawks reported to campus on Monday for physicals and meetings and held their first workout of camp Tuesday under the lights on Frank Banko Field. Lehigh will have almost four full weeks of practice leading into its September 1 season opener against Monmouth at Goodman Stadium.
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Posted: 08/07/2012
Sukonik named Jewish Sports Review Collegiate Lacrosse All-American
Lehigh women’s lacrosse rising sophomore Carli Sukonik has been named to the Jewish Sports Review Collegiate Lacrosse All-America List, as recently announced. Sukonik enjoyed a standout freshman campaign, posting a team-high 41 goals, 47 points, 89 shots and 65 shots on goal. The Second Team All-Patriot League honoree finished with seven hat tricks, 10 multi-goal games and 11 multi-point games.
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Posted: 08/06/2012
Omsberg named Lehigh men’s soccer captain
Senior Cameron Omsberg has been named the 2012 Lehigh men’s soccer captain, as announced by head coach Dean Koski on Monday. The second-year captain will lead the Mountain Hawks, who look to make their fourth straight Patriot League Tournament appearance.
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Posted: 08/04/2012
McBride called up to Rockies, will make MLB debut Saturday night
After six years, Matt McBride finally received the call. The former Lehigh standout was promoted to the Colorado Rockies from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday. McBride will make his major league debut, batting seventh and playing first base Saturday night when the Rockies host the San Francisco Giants Saturday at 8:10 p.m. (ET).
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Posted: 08/02/2012
Lao-Gosneys to play in first MLL game together Saturday
Former Lehigh men’s lacrosse standouts Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney will play their first Major League Lacrosse game together Saturday (Aug. 4) when the Hamilton Nationals host the Charlotte Hounds. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN3.com. It will mark the first time the two hit the field since Cameron was traded from the Hounds in mid-July. Roman will wear #11 and Cameron #26, the same number he wore for Charlotte.
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Posted: 08/01/2012
Li and Greeley named 2012 women’s soccer captains
Senior Isabelle Li and junior Murphee Greeley have been named Lehigh women’s soccer captains, as announced by head coach Eric Lambinus on Wednesday. The duo looks to lead the Mountain Hawks back to the Patriot League Tournament, where they won the league title just two seasons ago.
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Posted: 07/30/2012
Spadola nets another preseason honor, this one from CSN
With one week remaining until the Lehigh football team opens preseason camp, senior wide receiver Ryan Spadola picked up another preseason accolade as he was named to the College Sporting News Preseason All-America second team on Monday. This most recent recognition capped an award-filled month of July for Spadola, who last week was named Preseason Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year.
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Posted: 07/30/2012
Troyan welcomes five in softball class of 2016
Lehigh head coach Fran Troyan has announced the addition of five student-athletes that will join the Mountain Hawks program in the fall. The Mountain Hawks captured their 12th Patriot League title in 2012 and advanced to the NCAA Regional tournament for the seventh time in the last nine years. All five members of the incoming class are field players, as Lehigh looks to replace an accomplished group of four seniors lost to graduation.
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Posted: 07/30/2012
Pierce named to Division I All-Academic USTFCCCA Team
Katherine Pierce was named to the Division I All-Academic U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Team while Lehigh was among 171 institutions whose program earned All-Academic status posting a GPA of 3.00 or better. Pierce was among a record breaking 676 student-athletes on the team.
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Posted: 07/30/2012
Kosgei, Forrest named to Division I All-Academic USTFCCCA Team
Evans Kosgei and Kyle Forrest were named to the Division I All-Academic U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Team. It is Kosgei’s second straight year named to the team while Forrest earned an Academic All-Patriot League nod last year. The duo was among 431 student-athletes from 148 institutions named to the team.
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Posted: 07/30/2012
Three named to Division I All-Academic USTFCCCA Team
Evans Kosgei, Kyle Forrest and Katherine Pierce were three of 11 Patriot League student-athletes named to the Division I All-Academic U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Team. And Lehigh’s women’s team was among 171 institutions whose program earned All-Academic status posting a GPA of 3.00 or better.
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Posted: 07/27/2012
Mbonu plays key role in Nigeria Basketball’s first-ever Olympics
The Mountain Hawks shocked the world - although not themselves - when beating Duke in the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Former Lehigh standout Dozie Mbonu not only enjoyed, but also played a significant role in a similar upset… although at an even bigger stage. As the manager for Nigeria’s national team, Mbonu helped the team off the ground and into Olympic qualifying rounds where it recently defeated Lithuania, Greece and John Calipari’s Dominican Republic squad.
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Posted: 07/26/2012
Turner and Brong highlight Lehigh players in summer leagues
Lehigh baseball’s Casey Turner and Tyler Brong have highlighted the group of Mountain Hawks playing in summer leagues around the country. Turner was selected as an All-Star for the Vienna River Dogs in the Cal Ripkin League while Brong has been the leading hitter for the Quakertown Blazers in the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League.
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Posted: 07/25/2012
Ringling Bros. Barnum Bash Comes to Stabler
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents BARNUM BASH, introducing the Ringlettes, who are the stylish hosts of the swankiest circus party in town. The Ringlettes are ready to invite Children of All Ages in on the hippest circus spectacular that The Greatest Show On Earth® has ever produced! Barnum Bash will be at Stabler October 25-28 and tickets are available at www.lehightickets.com.
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Posted: 07/25/2012
Lehigh men’s lacrosse: season review and superlatives
The 2012 Lehigh men’s lacrosse season was one to remember. The Mountain Hawks won a school-record 14 games, captured their first-ever Patriot League Tournament Championship and qualified for their first NCAA Tournament in playing host to perennial power Maryland. Take a look back at the historic season in the form of team superlatives.
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Posted: 07/25/2012
Lehigh tabbed for third straight title; Spadola earns preseason honor
Winners of the last two Patriot League titles, Lehigh was tabbed for a three-peat Wednesday as the league held its annual media day at Green Pond Country Club. Senior wide receiver Ryan Spadola was named the league’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, highlighting a list of seven Mountain Hawks who were named to the inaugural Preseason All-Patriot League team.
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Posted: 07/23/2012
Troyan announces changes to coaching staff
Lehigh women’s basketball head coach Sue Troyan has announced a few changes to the coaching staff as the Mountain Hawks get set to gear up for the 2012-13 season. Caitlin Gillard was promoted from Director of Basketball Operations to the second assistant coach position, Laura Kurz was hired as the third assistant coach and Katie Kuester was hired as the new Director of Basketball Operations.
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Posted: 07/23/2012
Lum and Basubas garner Leadership and Character Awards
Recently graduated Chris Lum of football and Jana Basubas of women’s soccer have been named the inaugural Leadership and Character Award Winners, as announced by the Patriot League on Monday. The awards were chosen in a vote by the league’s senior woman administrators.
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Posted: 07/20/2012
Record 11 Mountain Hawks named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
A record 11 Lehigh student-athletes were recently recognized as recipients of the 2012 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Award as named earlier this week by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Eight different Lehigh athletic programs are represented, including men’s and women’s cross country and track and field, men’s and women’s lacrosse, women’s golf, women’s swimming and diving, women’s soccer and softball.
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Posted: 07/20/2012
Philadelpha Eagles set to land at Lehigh for training camp
For the 17th consecutive year, the Philadelphia Eagles are set to begin training camp on Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus. Rookies and select veterans will report to Bethlehem on Sunday, July 22 while all remaining veterans are slated to report to camp three days later. The first full-squad workouts are set for Friday, July 27 as the Eagles will make Lehigh their home for the next three and a half weeks.
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Posted: 07/20/2012
Lehigh women named to CSCAA Scholar All-America team
The Lehigh women’s swimming and diving team was honored for their hard work in the classroom as the Mountain Hawks earned Scholar All-American Team honors for the 2012 spring semester from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. To earn this distinction, a swimming and diving team must have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average for the semester. Lehigh’s women were recognized for having a 3.33 team GPA in the spring.
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Posted: 07/20/2012
Ciufo continues active involvement with USA Field Hockey
Lehigh assistant coach Susan Ciufo has enjoyed a busy summer with USA Field Hockey as she continues to play against, and learn from, the best in the sport. Ciufo led Team PA to the championship game of the Outdoor National Championships in June while she’s also on the Indoor National Team. The Bangor, Pa. native enjoyed a standout career at Drexel where she led the Dragons to the 2009 National Quarterfinals.
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Posted: 07/19/2012
Limited spots left for Lehigh Valley Rising Sophomore Showcase
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse program announced that its Rising Juniors Showcase Camp set for July 26-28 is officially sold out, but there are still limited spots open for the Rising Sophomore Showcase beginning August 1. That camp will run Aug. 1-3, and is now open to rising juniors as well.
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Posted: 07/17/2012
McCollum enjoys busy summer at skills academies, ESPYS
Lehigh rising senior C.J. McCollum has enjoyed a busy summer fine-tuning his game at various skills academies hosted by NBA stars. The two-time Patriot League Player of the Year was a standout at the Chris Paul, Kevin Durant and LeBron James Skills Academies, learning from the best of the best as he prepares for a much-anticipated senior season.
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Posted: 07/16/2012
Lehigh men’s lax continues to gain attention heading into 2013
Following a tremendous season, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team has continued to earn impressive recognition by media outlets looking ahead to 2013. The Mountain Hawks have been ranked as high as fifth nationally (by Inside Lacrosse and Lacrosse Magazine) in early preseason rankings. Lehigh returns most of its roster in 2013, including All-American goalie Matt Poillon, its entire starting close defense and top two scorers.
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Posted: 07/16/2012
Coen announces additions of Giacalone and Stovall to coaching staff
Lehigh head football coach Andy Coen announced on Tuesday the addition of Vincent Giacalone and Justin Stovall to the coaching staff. Giacalone will serve as Assistant Offensive Line Coach while Stovall takes over as Outside Linebackers Coach. Both have connections to Lehigh and the Patriot League as Giacalone’s brother Frank is a former offensive lineman at Lehigh while Stovall was a standout at Lafayette from 2003-06.
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Posted: 07/16/2012
FC Sonic Beats Brooklyn Italians in Northeast Semi-Final
FC Sonic took down the Brooklyn Italians in the NPSL Northeast Conference Semi-final on Saturday, July 14. The Sonic will host the NY Red Bulls on Saturday July 21st at 7pm in tne NPSL Northeast Conference Final on Goodman Campus. The winner will represent the NE region in the NPSL Championship on July 27-29 in San Diego, CA.
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Posted: 07/13/2012
Lehigh announces restructuring within its tennis programs
Lehigh Dean of Athletics Joe Sterrett announced on Friday a restructuring of the coaching staff within the tennis programs. Both the men’s and women’s programs will now have a dedicated head coach. Dave Shook will continue as head coach for women’s tennis while former assistant coach, Wouter Hendrix, will move into the role of head men’s coach. In addition, the Mountain Hawks added women’s assistant coach Tammy Cecchini and graduate assistant (for both programs) Jackie Carleton.
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Posted: 07/12/2012
Lehigh finishes near top of Capital One Cup Men’s Standings
Following a stellar athletics season, Lehigh has finished 32nd in the final Capital One Cup Men’s Standings. The Mountain Hawks garnered 24 points due to three top-10 finishes (football, wrestling and men’s lacrosse). Lehigh finished ahead of numerous power schools including Michigan, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Syracuse, Michigan State and much more.
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Posted: 07/12/2012
Lehigh field hockey releases 2012 schedule
Lehigh head coach Stacey Blue announced the team’s 2012 schedule on Thursday, which includes 10 home games highlighted by a tilt with national power Penn State and league showdowns against Holy Cross, American and Lafayette. In total, the Mountain Hawks face three teams who won their conference a season ago: Penn State (Big Ten), Rider (NEC) and Lafayette (Patriot League).
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Posted: 07/12/2012
Spadola named to Walter Payton Award Watch List
Lehigh All-America wide receiver Ryan Spadola is one of 20 players named to the initial watch list for the Walter Payton Award, the Sports Network announced Thursday. Spadola is the second Mountain Hawk in as many years to be named to the watch list for the award, which is given to the outstanding player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Last year quarterback Chris Lum was added to the watch list in October, and went on to finish second in the voting.
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Posted: 07/10/2012
Cameron Lao-Gosney traded to Hamilton, reunites with Roman
Former Lehigh standout and current Major League Lacrosse player Cameron Lao-Gosney was traded from Charlotte to Hamilton on Tuesday and in doing so, was reunited with twin brother Roman, who’s currently on the Nationals. Both Lao-Gosneys have enjoyed success early in their professional careers, seeing significant action as two-way midfielders.
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Posted: 07/10/2012
Knutson named to NABC Academic Honors Court
Lehigh rising senior Gabe Knutson was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court on Tuesday following a stellar season on the court and in the classroom. In order to be named to the Honors Court, student-athletes must meet a high standard of academic criteria. Qualifiers are juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2011-12 academic year.
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Posted: 07/09/2012
McBride to play in Triple-A All-Star Game Wednesday
Former Lehigh baseball standout Matt McBride will play in the Triple-A All-Star Game on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The game takes place in Buffalo, N.Y. and will be televised on the MLB Network. The Bethlehem, Pa. native earned a spot on the Pacific Coast League team after having a breakout first half of the season for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Rockies.
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Posted: 07/09/2012
Spadola garners preseason All-America honors from The Sports Network
Lehigh senior wide receiver Ryan Spadola has been named to the Sports Network Preseason All-America first team, it was announced Monday. The two-time All-American is coming off a record-setting junior season in which he caught 96 passes for 1,614 yards and 11 touchdowns. This marks the second straight season in which Spadola was named to a Sports Network Preseason All-America team.
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Posted: 07/06/2012
McCollum earns invite to prestigious LeBron James Skills Academy
Lehigh men’s basketball standout C.J. McCollum is one of only 20 college players participating in the prestigious LeBron James Skills Academy from July 6-9 in Las Vegas. Earlier this summer, McCollum took part in the Kevin Durant camp before being invited to the selective LeBron James Academy. The nation’s top players will hone their games in front of hundreds of media members and scouts from every NBA team.
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Posted: 07/06/2012
Koski announces Lehigh’s 2012 men’s soccer schedule
Lehigh men’s soccer head coach Dean Koski has announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2012 schedule, revealing a slate that features eight home contests, five of which will be played in the team’s first eight matches of the season. Lehigh will be challenged in its non-league schedule, facing schools from seven different conferences and three NCAA Tournament teams, two of which advanced to the Sweet 16.
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Posted: 07/05/2012
Vote Lehigh! ESPY voting continues through Monday
Voting for the 2012 ESPY Awards runs through Monday, July 9 at 11:59 p.m. so be sure to vote Lehigh over Duke as “Best Upset” before it’s too late. The Mountain Hawks are competing with three other teams in that category, along with Norfolk State men’s basketball, Iowa State football and Los Angeles Kings of the NHL. The 20th ESPY Awards are set for next Wednesday (July 11) at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Posted: 07/02/2012
Women's Lacrosse welcomes nine in class of 2016
Lehigh head women’s lacrosse coach Jill Redfern announced the Mountain Hawks’ incoming class of 2016 on Monday, which features nine student-athletes from five different states. The group includes All-Americans, Academic All-Americans and more as they’ll look to help the Mountain Hawks continue their recent success in 2013.
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Posted: 06/29/2012
Lehigh Men’s Basketball: Season Review
The Lehigh men’s basketball team enjoyed a record-breaking season, capped off by its historic NCAA Tournament win over Duke, which was recently nominated for the ESPY “Best Upset.” Take a look back at the 2011-12 campaign with this season review.
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Posted: 06/27/2012
Colquhoun named ECAC Player of the Year; Wood an All-Star
Lehigh shortstop Jen Colquhoun capped one of the finest all-around single seasons in school history by being named ECAC Player of the Year and a first team ECAC All-Star on Wednesday. Colquhoun adds these new accolades to an impressive list that already includes Patriot League Player of the Year, first team NFCA Mid-Atlantic All-Region and first team Academic All-American.
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Posted: 06/27/2012
Lehigh’s win over Duke nominated for ESPY Award
Lehigh men’s basketball’s thrilling NCAA Second Round win over Duke has been nominated for the ESPY “Best Upset,” as announced on Wednesday. Short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly, the 20th ESPYS are set for Wednesday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET, live on ESPN. This year’s event will take place at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles with host Rob Riggle.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Steelhawks Unable to Quiet the Storm
In their first playoff game in franchise history, the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks (6-9) were up against a dominant opponent in the Sioux Falls Storm (15-0). While the outcome of the game is not how the Steelhawks would have liked it, the entire organization is proud of the extraordinary season that they put together in only their second year of existence. Having made the playoffs is a great step forward that the Steelhawks are looking to continue into next year.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Lehigh lands five on men's tennis academic honor roll
On the heels of another successful season on the courts the Lehigh men’s tennis team placed five student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, announced Tuesday. Leading the way for the Mountain Hawks was junior Andrew Krentz, who was voted Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year for men’s tennis last month.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Lehigh men’s track and field places 19 on Honor Roll
The Lehigh men’s track and field team landed 19 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, announced on Tuesday, capping off an impressive season on and off the track. The Mountain Hawks finished fourth in the Patriot League Championships, had a NCAA First Round qualifier and an Academic All-Patriot League member.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Lehigh lands 10 on baseball Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
The Lehigh baseball team placed 10 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, announced on Tuesday. Senior Ryan Gajdos - a psychology major - led the team with a 3.76 GPA and was one of five Mountain Hawks to have at least a 3.60 GPA, which qualified them for Lehigh’s Dean’s List as well.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Mountain Hawks place 12 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
Lehigh’s men’s swimming and diving team posted 12 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll as the league announced its men’s winter/spring honor roll lists on Tuesday. To be eligible for the honor roll, the student-athlete must have a 3.20 or higher grade point average during the academic semester which coincides with his or her sport.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Mountain Hawks place six on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
Six from the Lehigh men’s basketball team have been named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, as announced on Tuesday. Three posted spring semester GPAs of 3.60 or higher, led by sophomore Anthony D’Orazio who tallied a 3.85 grade point average as a Business major.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Kim, Rosenhouse represent men's golf on Academic Honor Roll
Two members of the Lehigh men’s golf team were named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll on Tuesday as the league announced its winter/spring honor roll lists for men’s sports. The Mountain Hawks were represented by freshman Carlos Kim and senior Tim Rosenhouse.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Lehigh places 18 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team placed 18 members on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, as announced on Tuesday. Junior Baxter Lanius and freshman Klay Heston each posted perfect 4.00 GPAs this spring while five Mountain Hawks earned semester GPAs of 3.50 or higher.
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Posted: 06/25/2012
Lehigh to face Ohio State in Fourth Annual Fall Classic in San Francisco
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will take part in a showcase event this October as the Mountain Hawks will face Ohio State in the fourth annual San Francisco Fall Lacrosse Classic Presented by Levi’s®. The tilt with the Buckeyes is set for Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. inside Kezar Stadium. The Fall Lacrosse Classic has drawn top programs Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Denver, Harvard and Brown, along with thousands of Northern California lacrosse fans over its first three years.
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Posted: 06/22/2012
Steelhawks Headed to the Playoffs!
The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks will take on the undefeated Sioux Falls Storm on Saturday, 6/23, at 8:05 EST, in their first ever playoff game. Let's go Steelhawks!
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Posted: 06/22/2012
Poillon named top freshman by Inside Lacrosse
Lehigh men’s lacrosse goalie Matt Poillon was named the nation’s top freshman in Inside Lacrosse’s Final Freshmen Rankings released Thursday. Poillon, who also earned the top spot in the early-season rankings, finished second nationally in goals against average (6.75) and fourth in save percentage (59.7). He tied a career-high 16 saves in the NCAA Tournament vs. Maryland, stopping all six third-quarter shots sent his way.
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Posted: 06/21/2012
Miller, Prosser and Sterrett head to Chicago for service project
Former Lehigh student-athletes Jessica Miller (field hockey), Erica Prosser (women’s basketball) and Julie Sterrett (softball and current Athletics Leadership Coordinator) traveled to Chicago the weekend of June 8-10 to take part in a community service project. The trio attended as part of SALSC (Student-Athletes Leading Social Change), spending the better part of their Saturday painting Banneker Elementary School through the annual Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon.
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