<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by  at Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:00:08 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><title>RSS - General News News Feed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com</link><description>RSS - General News News Feed</description><copyright /><generator /><item><title>Nine Lehigh teams garner APR Public Recognition Awards</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/nine_lehigh_teams_garner_apr_public_recogition_awards.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Nine Lehigh athletic teams were honored with Academic Progress Rate Public Recognition Awards, as announced by the NCAA on Wednesday. Awards are given each year to teams scoring in the top 10 percent in their respective sport with their Academic Progress Rate (APR). The teams that were recognized include: men’s basketball, softball, women’s cross country, women’s golf, women’s lacrosse, women’s rowing, women’s swimming and diving, women’s tennis and volleyball.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:31:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six Patriot League Tournaments to expand in 2013-14</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/six_patriot_league_tournaments_to_expand_in_2013-14.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Patriot League announced on Wednesday that the postseason basketball, soccer and lacrosse tournaments will expand beginning in 2013-14 with the addition of Boston University and Loyola University Maryland.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2013 13:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh retains men's Presidents' Cup; finishes third overall</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_retains_mens_presidents_cup_finishes_third_overall.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh finished third in the final Patriot League Presidents’ Cup standings announced Monday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks won a school-record five Patriot League titles in the 2012-13 academic year, en route to their fourth straight top three Presidents’ Cup finish. Lehigh won the men’s trophy for the second straight year, while the Mountain Hawk women finished third.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:13:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh celebrates 2012-13 school year with annual convocation</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2012-13_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 29 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, recognition of student-athlete winners of Lehigh University awards and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Student-athletes enjoy unique experiece in Croatia over spring break</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/student-athletes_enjoy_unique_experiece_in_croatia_over_spring_break.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Over spring break, a group of six student-athletes were accompanied by two members of the Lehigh faculty, on the trip of a lifetime to Croatia. The purpose of the trip was to provide a collaboratively-developed and intentionally-designed study abroad experience for student-athletes over spring break. It targeted a population of students who might not otherwise have this co-curricular learning and leadership development opportunity.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Annual Athletic Equipment and Merchandise Sale set for Thursday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/annual_athletic_equiment_and_merchandise_sale_set_for_thursday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh University will hold its fourth annual Athletic Equipment and Merchandise Sale on Thursday, April 25 inside Rauch Field House on Lehigh’s Goodman Campus. The sale will be open to the general public from noon to 6 p.m.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:03:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spend your Saturday on Lehigh's Goodman Campus!</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/spend_your_saturday_on_lehighs_goodman_campus.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[On Saturday April 20, Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus will be buzzing with all sorts of events. The Goodman Campus attracts thousands of visitors during the spring season, as the campus embraces a family friendly atmosphere. The centralized parking lot allows for easy access to all of the athletic facilities. April 20th is just one Saturday of the spring season where your family can enjoy the beautiful landscape that Goodman Campus has to offer. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh third in Presidents' Cup standings after winter season</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_third_in_presidents_cup_standings_after_winter_season.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[At the conclusion of the winter sports season Lehigh stands in third place in the Presidents’ Cup standings with 61.25 points overall, the Patriot League announced Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks trail Bucknell and Navy, who are tied for the top spot with 68 points. Colgate and Army are within 0.75 points of each other for fourth and fifth place, respectively, followed by American, Lafayette and Holy Cross.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:02:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh winter storm update: Saturday lacrosse events postponed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_winter_storm_update_saturday_lacrosse_events_postponed.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The strong winter storm that is expected to batter the northeast on Friday has forced the postponement of Saturday’s men’s lacrosse season-opener against Saint Joseph’s and the women’s lacrosse team’s scrimmage against La Salle. Both events will now take place on Sunday, beginning with the men’s lacrosse game, which will face-off at noon at the Ulrich Sports Complex.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh tied for second in initial Presidents' Cup standings</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_tied_for_second_in_initial_presidents_cup_standings.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:15:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>NCAA announces latest Graduation Success Rate data</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/ncaa_announces_latest_graduation_success_rate_data.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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.  ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rauch Fieldhouse renovations feature Wall of Champions unveiling</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/rauch_fieldhouse_renevations_feature_wall_of_champions_unveiling.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:40:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Reading Rocks begins with kickoff event on Wednesday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/reading_rocks_begins_with_kickoff_event_on_wednesday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:09:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>New season of Lehigh Sports Magazine kicks off Monday night</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/new_season_of_lehigh_sports_magazine_kicks_off_monday_night.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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).]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh Athletics season, fall broadcast schedule to begin Friday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_athletics_season_fall_broadcast_schedule_to_begin_friday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:31:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record 11 Mountain Hawks named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/record_11_mountain_hawks_named_arthur_ashe_jr_sports_scholars.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:58:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh finishes near top of Capital One Cup Men’s Standings</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_finishes_near_top_of_capital_one_cup_men’s_standings.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:44:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks land 72 men on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/mountain_hawks_land_72_men_on_patriot_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description /><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:15:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh places 93 women on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_places_93_women_on_patriot_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[As part of a week-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the Patriot League announced all seven of its women’s winter/spring Academic Honor Rolls on Wednesday. Lehigh was well represented as the Mountain Hawks accounted for 93 of the over 650 women’s student-athletes named to the honor roll. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:16:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ten Lehigh teams receive APR public recognition awards</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/ten_lehigh_teams_receive_apr_public_recognition_awards.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Ten Lehigh athletic teams were honored with Academic Progress Rate Public Recognition Awards, as announced by the NCAA on Thursday. Awards are given each year to teams scoring in the top 10 percent in their respective sport with their Academic Progress Rate (APR). This marks the fourth straight year that Lehigh has seen ten or more of its programs honored.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh captures men's Presidents' Cup; finishes second overall</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_captures_mens_presidents_cup_finishes_second_overall.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[With four league championships to its credit, Lehigh posted its best Presidents’ Cup finish since 2001 as the league announced the final Presidents’ Cup standings on Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks finished second overall with 109.75 points, and captured the men’s trophy with a league-best 58.25 points, while the Lehigh women finished in third place.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 10:09:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kosgei, Pierce earn bids to NCAA First Round</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/kosgei_pierce_earn_bids_to_ncaa_regional.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Two student-athletes from the Lehigh track and field team will participate in the 2012 NCAA East Regional which will be held in Jacksonville, Fla. on the campus of the University of North Florida on May 24-26. Senior Katherine Pierce will be racing in the 10,000-meter run on Thursday at 9:40 p.m. while senior Evans Kosgei will compete in the 3000-meter steeplechase Friday at 8:50 p.m.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:31:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Four Mountain Hawks named to Academic All-Patriot League Team</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/four_mountain_hawks_named_to_academic_all-patriot_league_team.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Four student-athletes on the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams were named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, as announced by the league Friday. Senior Katherine Pierce and juniors Brittany Pietrosh and Lauren Pietrosh along with senior Kyle Forrest each earned Academic All-league honors. All four are competing this weekend at the ECAC/IC4A Championships.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:47:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women place third, men fourth at PL Outdoor Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/women_place_third_men_fourth_at_pl_outdoor_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, the Lehigh women’s track and field team placed third while the men’s team again finished fourth at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships. The Mountain Hawks had some stellar performances on the final day, highlighted by two women’s Patriot League Champions while the men had three second place finishes. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 19:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh completes day one at Patriot League Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_completes_day_one_at_patriot_league_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s and women’s track field teams completed the first day at the Patriot League Championships and the women’s squad sits in second, just three points behind first while the men are in fourth. There were some stellar performances on both sides including a broken school record for the women while the men shined in the 10,000-meter run. The final day gets underway Saturday at 11 a.m.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:04:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh celebrates 2011-12 school year with annual convocation</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2011-12_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 30 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh holds annual Hall of Fame induction banquet and ceremony</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_holds_annual_hall_of_fame_induction_banquet_and_ceremony.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh held its annual Roger S. Penske/Lehigh Athletics Hall Fame banquet and induction ceremony on Saturday April 28, 2012 on the university’s Asa Packer Campus. Volleyball standout Kim (Freedman) Kellow ’99 was inducted following her election in the class of 2011, while former swimming and diving coach and director of admissions Bruce Gardiner and University Board of Trustees Chairman and former lacrosse student-athlete Dan Smith ’71 were inducted as part of a special election process.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:04:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh announces 2012 Hall of Fame inductees</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_announces_2012_hall_of_fame_inductees.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics will hold its annual Roger S. Penske/Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet on Saturday, April 28. The Hall of Fame Class of 2012 features three men who were selected as part of a special election process for their distinguished contributions to Lehigh Athletics: former swimming and diving coach and director of admissions Bruce Gardiner, and University Board of Trustees members Dan Smith ’71, and Ron Ulrich '66.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:04:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh tied for lead in Presidents' Cup standings after winter season</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_tied_for_lead_in_presidents_cup_standings_after_winter_season.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[At the conclusion of the winter sports season, Lehigh remains tied for first in the Presidents’ Cup standings announced by the Patriot League office on Monday. The Mountain Hawks are tied for first with Navy with both schools having earned 67.25 points thus far. Bucknell is a close second with 65.5 points, while American and Colgate are tied for fourth, followed by Army, Lafayette, and Holy Cross.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:19:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh’s first Patriot League Championship team honored </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh’s_first_patriot_league_championship_team_honored_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh welcomed home members of the 1992 women’s cross country team Saturday, as a luncheon was held to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Patriot League Championship, the first-ever Patriot League Championship captured by any Lehigh team. The champions and their families were invited to return to campus for the event as part of a larger celebration of 40 years of women at Lehigh.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:32:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh Athletics Ticket Office completes move to Stabler Arena</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_athletics_ticket_office_completes_move_to_stabler_arena.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Effective January 11 and communicated via the Lehigh daily digest, the Athletics Ticket Office will be permanently located at Stabler Arena. The Stabler Arena ticket office staff and Athletics ticket office staff are now fully integrated as part of the Athletics Business Services team.  ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:18:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Happy Holidays from Lehigh Athletics!</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/happy_holidays_from_lehigh_athletics.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Check out the video we put together to share some great moments from 2011. We wish all of you a wonderful holiday season! ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:46:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>An inside look at Lehigh strength and speed training</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/an_inside_look_at_lehigh_strength_and_speed_training.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The A. Haigh Cundey Varsity House is home to Lehigh Athletics' equipment operations, several locker rooms, training rooms, and a state-of-the-art weight room. We checked in with Strength Coach, Eric Markovcy, who's been working with Lehigh Athletes since 2003 to learn more about their training philosophy. [Video Production: Leah Kulp '12]]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:35:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh tops initial 2011-12 Presidents' Cup standings</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_tops_initial_2011-12_presidents_cup_standings.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[On the strength of a Patriot League Championship in football, Lehigh is out to an early lead in the initial Patriot League 2011-12 Presidents’ Cup Standings, released Monday. Lehigh checks in with 33.5 points and also leads in the men’s standings with 17.75 points. The Mountain Hawk women are tied for sixth in a close race with 15.75 points. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:02:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh set to host Patriot League Championships Saturday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/xcountry/lehigh_set_to_host_patriot_league_championships_saturday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[It’s the meet that the Lehigh men’s and women’s cross country teams prepare for from Day 1. From staying in shape in the summer to the preseason work outs, the Mountain Hawks are set for their most important race of the season to-date as they host the Patriot League Championships on Goodman Campus Saturday. The men’s race will start at 11 a.m. and the women will follow with a noon start.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh has successful day at Penn State Nationals</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/xcountry/lehigh_has_successful_day_at_penn_state_nationals.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s cross country team finished fourth while the women’s team finished 13th at the Penn State National Invitational Friday morning. Senior Evans Kosgei finished second overall in the men’s race with a time of 26:18 and is still undefeated in the Mid-Atlantic Region while senior Katherine Pierce led the way for the Mountain Hawks in the women’s race with a 32nd-place finish (22:24).]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:09:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh has successful day at Paul Short Run</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/xcountry/lehigh_has_successful_day_at_paul_short_run.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh hosted the 38th-annual Paul Short Run presented by Brooks on Friday at the Goodman Campus. The Lehigh men’s cross country team came away with a 20th-place finish out of 45 teams in the men's Gold 8K race. The Mountain Hawks were led by Evans Kosgei who placed 10th overall out of 402 runners with a time of 24:25. The women’s team finished 24th out of 45 teams in the women’s Gold 6K race led by Katherine Pierce who placed 66th overall out of 396 runners with a time of 21:44. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:20:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three Lehigh runners honored with PL weekly awards</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/xcountry/three_lehigh_runners_honored_with_pl_weekly_awards.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three Lehigh cross country runners were honored as senior Katherine Pierce was named the Patriot League Runner of the Week while freshmen Casey Gilboy and Savanna Plombon each earned Patriot League Rookie Runner of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. At the Lehigh/Lafayette dual race Friday, Pierce finished first and Plombon was runner up while Gilboy placed seventh.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cross country defeats Lafayette in pair of dual races </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/xcountry/cross_country_defeats_lafayette_in_pair_of_dual_races_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s and women’s cross country teams defeated Lafayette Friday to kick off the 2011-2012 Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry series. The men won 15-50 for their 13th straight Lafayette dual win while the women won 20-39 for their sixth straight Lafayette dual victory. The  men’s team placed runners in the top eight spots while the women had runners in seven of the top 10. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:54:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cross Country looks to set tone for 2011-12 Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/xcountry/xc_looks_to_set_tone_for_2011-2012_lehigh-lafayette_rivalry.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s and women’s cross country teams will kick off the 2011-2012 edition of the Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry when the Mountain Hawks host a dual meet Friday. The women’s team has won six straight dual meets against Lafayette while the men’s squad has prevailed in 12 consecutive dual meets. The women’s race will be at 5:30 p.m. while the men will start at 6:15 p.m.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:53:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh fall broadcast schedule to begin Saturday </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_fall_broadcast_schedule_to_begin_with_saturday_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[With the fall season set to get underway on Saturday, Lehigh Athletics has announced its fall broadcast schedule. For the second straight year Lehigh has partnered with Stretch Internet to deliver fans live action via the Lehigh GameCentral portal.  All football games plus most men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, and volleyball home games will be broadcast live on the Lehigh web site as part of the GameCentral pay-per-view offering.  ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh and Nassau Broadcasting announce renewal of radio agreement</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_and_nassau_broadcasting_announce_renewal_of_radio_agreement.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics and Nassau Broadcasting have announced that Lehigh football, basketball and wrestling broadcasts will continue to be heard on two Nassau properties in the Lehigh Valley, following the renewal of a multi-year agreement announced Thursday. Lehigh broadcasts will remain on ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley, consisting of WEEX-AM (1230) in Easton, Pa., and WTKZ-AM (1320) in Allentown, Pa.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Patriot League and CBS Sports Network reach multi-year agreement</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/patriot_league_and_cbs_sports_network_reach_multi-year_agreement.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Patriot League and CBS Sports Network announced Wednesday a multi-year television deal, in which the Network will air Patriot League’s men’s and women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse and football. The deal provides for a minimum of 12 Patriot League men's basketball regular-season and tournament contests, including the men's basketball championship, which will air on CBS Sports Network for the first time. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sterrett named FCS Northeast AD of the Year by NACDA</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/sterrett_named_fcs_northeast_ad_of_the_year_by_nacda.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh University’s Murray H. Goodman ’48 Dean of Athletics, Joe Sterrett has been named the 2010-11 Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year for the Northeast region of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), it was announced Monday by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:44:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh finishes third in 2010-11 Presidents' Cup standings</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_finishes_third_in_2010-11_presidents_cup_standings.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Patriot League released the final 2010-11 Presidents’ Cup Standings on Wednesday and Lehigh finished with 101 total points, which places the Mountain Hawks in third place overall, which matches their finish from last year. The Lehigh men (49.74 points) and women (51.25 points) both finished fourth in their respective standings. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 14:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh senior student-athletes conclude college careers </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_senior_student-athletes_conclude_college_careers_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh University held its 143rd commencement exercises inside Goodman Stadium on Monday, May 23.  Among the 1,064 students who earned bachelor’s degrees were numerous student-athletes.  Lehigh Athletics would like to recognize those who earned their degrees on Monday, and say thank you for your hard work and sacrifice in the classroom and on the playing field.  Best of luck in the future, Class of 2011!]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 13:41:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Record nine student-athletes honored with Arthur Ashe awards</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/record_nine_student-athletes_honored_with_arthur_ashe_awards.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[A record nine Lehigh student-athletes were recently recognized as recipients of the 2011 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Award as named by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. The winners included Jana Basubas (soccer), Jen Colquhoun (softball), Makura Compton (track and field), Mary Leah DiNisco (lacrosse), Ifeanyi Edochie (track and field), Julie Fernandez (softball), Evans Kosgei (cross country/track and field), Tyler Lareau (swimming) and Paola Simon (swimming).]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 14:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh holds annual Convocation Program</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_holds_annual_convocation_program.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, May 2 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the accomplishments of the past year for both team and individual performances.  Senior women’s lacrosse star Lauren Dykstra captured three awards on the day, while women’s basketball standout Erica Prosser was named Graduating Scholar-Athlete of the Year, the most prestigious award given by the athletics department.  ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 13:41:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh announces 2011 Hall of Fame Class</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_announces_2011_hall_of_fame_class.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description /><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:56:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Patriot League announces latest Presidents Cup Standings</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/patriot_league_announces_latest_presidents_cup_standings.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description /><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:15:00 EDT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>