﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Women's Basketball News Feed</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com" /><updated>2012-05-21T19:00:50Z</updated><author><name /></author><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><entry><title>Women’s basketball announces 2016 recruiting class</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/women’s_basketball_announces_2016_recruiting_class.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-05-02T20:56:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh head coach Sue Troyan has announced the addition of four student-athletes who will join the Mountain Hawks women’s basketball program in the fall. Guards Amina Affini and Elizabeth Jordan and forwards Kerry Kinek and Elizabeth Sharlow will comprise the Class of 2016. The four newcomers will join a Lehigh program that has posted three 20-win seasons in the past four years.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh falls short in Semifinals 64-59 to Navy </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_falls_short_in_semifinals_64-59_to_navy_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-03-06T02:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Despite a game- and career-high 15 points on a career-high four threes from junior Marybeth Egan, the second-seeded Lehigh women’s basketball team fell 64-59 Monday to the third-seeded and defending Patriot League Tournament Champion Navy. The Semifinal game featured seven ties and nine lead changes, but Lehigh was unable to score in the final two minutes bringing its stellar season to an end.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hosts Navy Monday in PL Semifinal matchup</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_hosts_navy_monday_in_pl_semifinal_matchup.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-03-04T19:07:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After topping seventh-seeded Bucknell in the Patriot League Quarterfinals on Thursday, the Lehigh women’s basketball team shifts its attention to Navy as the second-seeded Mountain Hawks host the third-seeded and defending Patriot League Tournament Champion Midshipmen in the Semifinals on Monday at 7 p.m. Lehigh swept the season series against Navy and has won nine of the last 10 meetings.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh defeats Bucknell 63-47; advances to PL Semifinals</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_defeats_bucknell_63-47_advances_to_pl_semifinals.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-03-02T01:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The second-seeded Lehigh women’s basketball team used a 23-2 run over the course of two halves to cruise past the seventh-seeded Bucknell Bison 63-47 Thursday to advance to the Patriot League Semifinals. The Mountain Hawks will now host third-seeded Navy Monday at 7 p.m. at Stabler Arena. It is the sixth straight year in which Lehigh has advanced to the Semifinals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hosts Bucknell Thursday in PL Quarterfinals</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_hosts_bucknell_thursday_in_pl_quarterfinals.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-29T21:23:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The second-seeded Lehigh women’s basketball team (16-12, 9-5 PL) will open up the Patriot League Tournament Thursday with a 7 p.m. Quarterfinal matchup against the seventh-seeded Bucknell Bison (5-24, 3-11 PL) at Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks are riding a three-game winning streak as Lehigh begins its journey for its fourth league title and third in four years. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Williams earns First Team All-Patriot League honors</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/williams_earns_first_team_all-patriot_league_honors.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-28T16:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh women’s basketball senior forward Alexa Williams was named to the First Team All-Patriot League, announced Tuesday. The Warren, Ohio native leads the team in scoring, rebounding, steals and blocks. Her 8.9 rebounds rank #1 in the league while her 12.5 points rank #6. Williams was named the league's Player of the Week twice this season as she is having a career year in the Brown and White.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Peterson named to Academic All-Patriot League Team</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/peterson_named_to_academic_all-patriot_league_team.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-28T16:15:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh women’s basketball junior guard Kelly Peterson was named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, announced Tuesday. The Concord, Calif. native is an economics major with a 3.89 GPA. Williams is not only excelling in the classroom, but on the court as well, ending the regular season ranked #4 in the league in three’s per game (1.8) and #8 in three-point field goal percentage (33.9%).]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh clinches second seed with 56-47 win over Army</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_clinches_second_seed_with_56-47_win_over_army.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-26T02:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team broke open a 21-21 halftime deadlock with a strong second half to down Army, 56-47, on Saturday night. The win clinches the #2 seed in the upcoming Patriot League Tournament and home court advantage through the semifinals. The Mountain Hawks will host seventh-seeded Bucknell in the quarterfinals Thursday night.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hosts Army Saturday in Play 4 Kay game</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_hosts_army_saturday_in_play_4_kay_game.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-24T19:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[With a quarterfinal game already clinched, Lehigh will look to secure the #2 seed in the Patriot League Tournament Saturday vs. Army at 7:30 p.m. in the regular season finale. It will be Lehigh's senior night as well as its Play 4 Kay game in which Lehigh will raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Money raised will be donated and presented in remembrance of Debbie Pearsall.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh holds on late for 57-48 win over Navy</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_holds_on_late_for_57-48_win_over_navy.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-23T01:48:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team never trailed against Navy Wednesday en route to a 57-48 victory. With the win, Lehigh clinched at least a #3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament and guaranteed the Mountain Hawks a home quarterfinal game. Lehigh was led by senior Alexa Williams’ double-double of 13 points and season-high 14 rebounds while junior Kelly Peterson added a game-high 14 points. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>PL Tournament seeding at stake as Lehigh hosts Navy</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/pl_tournament_seeding_at_stake_as_lehigh_hosts_navy.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-21T22:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team (14-12, 7-5 PL) currently sits in a three-way tie for second place. One of those teams is Navy (14-12, 7-5 PL) which the Mountain Hawks will host Wednesday at 7 p.m. in a game that will certainly have Patriot League Tournament seeding implications. A Lehigh win and it guarantees itself at least a #4 seed and a quarterfinal home game in the tournament. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh rides big first half to beat Lafayette 57-47 </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_rides_big_first_half_to_beat_lafayette_57-47_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-18T20:35:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team shot 50 percent in the first half to build up a 17-point lead en route to a 57-47 win over rival Lafayette Saturday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks were led by junior Kelly Peterson’s career-high 19 points while senior Emily Gratch added 13 points. The win snapped Lehigh’s three-game skid as the Mountain Hawks sweep the season series vs. the Leopards.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks for season sweep of Lafayette Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_looks_for_season_sweep_of_lafayette_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-17T22:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team has dropped three straight games and four of its last five, but will look to turn things around at Lafayette Saturday at noon. It will be the 81st meeting between the rivals as Lehigh has won nine of the last 10 with a 14-point average margin of victory. Lehigh won the first meeting this season 68-55 as the Mountain Hawks look for the season sweep.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh's late rally falls short 62-56 vs. Bucknell </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehighs_late_rally_falls_short_62-56_vs_bucknell_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-16T02:09:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh, which trailed by as many as 19 points halfway through the second half, went on a 21-5 run to cut the deficit to three with 33 seconds left but couldn’t complete the comeback as the Mountain Hawks fell short 62-56 vs. Bucknell Wednesday. Lehigh had three players in double figures, led by 12 points from junior Kelly Peterson while senior Emily Gratch and freshman Sarah Williams had 11 each.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks to halt skid vs. Bucknell Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_looks_to_halt_skid_vs_bucknell_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-14T20:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh has fallen in consecutive games for the first time since late November but will look to turn things around Wednesday as Lehigh hosts Bucknell at 7 p.m. Coming off a tough loss at Colgate, Lehigh will look for its 11th straight win over the Bison and its fifth straight season sweep of Bucknell. Lehigh is tied for third place as it hopes to stay alive for a crucial top four Championship seed.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh’s comeback falls short 77-71 at Colgate Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh’s_comeback_falls_short_77-71_at_colgate.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-11T22:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After trailing by as many as 16 points, the Lehigh women’s basketball team cut the deficit to three with 2:20 left in the game but were unable to get over the hump as Lehigh fell 77-71 at Colgate Saturday. Lehigh was led by a career-high 27 points from senior Alexa Williams while senior Emily Gratch had a season-high 22 points as the duo combined to go 17-of-23 from the floor.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks to rebound at Colgate Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_looks_to_rebound_at_colgate_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-09T23:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After suffering a tough loss Wednesday, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will look to rebound Saturday at Colgate with tip set for 4 p.m. Lehigh won the first meeting in a thrilling double-overtime game as Lehigh will be looking for their 14th straight victory over Colgate. The game will be televised on Time Warner Cable Sports, shown live in Central and Northern N.Y. and the Binghamton area.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh falls 67-50 to American Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_falls_67-50_to_american_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-09T01:42:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Seniors Alexa Williams and Emily Gratch combined for 29 points on 10-of-18 shooting, but it wasn’t enough as the Lehigh women’s basketball team (13-10, 6-3 PL) fell 67-50 to American (17-6, 9-0 PL) Wednesday. Williams led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds while Gratch added 13 points and tied her season-high of 11 rebounds for her third double-double of the season. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hosts American for crucial game Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_hosts_american_for_crucial_game_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-07T22:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After three straight road games, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will return home to host American Wednesday at 7 p.m. Lehigh is in sole possession of second place in the Patriot League, maintaining a one-game lead over a pair of teams and will look to pull within one game of first-place American. Lehigh will also look for a season-series split after falling to the Eagles in January.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Williams earns second PL Player of the Week award </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/williams_earns_second_pl_player_of_the_week_award_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-06T20:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the second time this season and of her career, Lehigh women’s basketball senior Alexa Williams has been named the Patriot League Female Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday. Williams tied her career high with 23 points in a 75-73 comeback victory at Holy Cross Saturday as the Warren, Ohio native also set career highs in field goals made (10) and attempted (15). ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh uses 15-0 run to defeat Holy Cross, 75-73</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_uses_15-0_run_to_defeat_holy_cross_75-73.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-04T19:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team went on a 15-0 run over the final 5:29 to defeat Holy Cross 75-73 Saturday. Junior Kelly Peterson hit the game-winning three to cap off the run as Lehigh held the Crusaders without a field goal for the final 6:40. Senior Alexa Williams tied a career high with 23 points while senior Emily Gratch finished with 18 points, surpassing the 1,000 point career milestone.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh starts second half of league play at Holy Cross Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_starts_second_half_of_league_play_at_holy_cross.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-02-02T23:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team will kick off the second half of Patriot League play Saturday at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross. The Mountain Hawks currently sit in second place, just one game ahead of the Crusaders who are in a three-way tie for third. Lehigh defeated Holy Cross in the league opener as the Mountain Hawks are looking for their fourth straight season sweep of the Crusaders.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh's comeback falls just short 66-64 at Army </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehighs_comeback_falls_just_short_66-64_at_army_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-29T19:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team overcame an 18-point second-half deficit to tie the game with 5:11 left and had a chance to tie or win the game at the end of regulation, but fell short 66-64 at Army Sunday. It was the second straight game in which Lehigh came back from at least a 16-point deficit. Four Mountain Hawks finished in double figures, led by senior Emily Gratch’s 16 points. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hits League halfway point at Army Sunday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_hits_halfway_point_at_army_sunday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-27T21:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team (12-8, 5-1 PL) has won four straight Patriot League games and will look to keep the winning streak going Sunday when the Mountain Hawks travel to face Army (9-12, 3-3 PL) at 1:00 p.m. The game will mark the halfway point in League play as the Mountain Hawks sit in sole possession of second place, two games ahead of the Black Knights who are tied for fourth. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks storm back for big 50-46 win over Navy</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/mountain_hawks_storm_back_for_big_50-46_win_over_navy.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-26T01:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Trailing 33-17 at halftime, the Lehigh women’s basketball team (12-8, 5-1 PL) shot 52 percent in the second half and held Navy (10-10, 3-3 PL) to 13 second-half points as the Mountain Hawks defeated the Midshipmen 50-46 Wednesday. Lehigh used a 14-0 run to get back in the game as it was paced by senior Emily Gratch and junior Kelly Peterson who combined for 22 second-half points. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh kicks off road trip at Navy Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_kicks_off_road_trip_at_navy_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-24T18:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Winners of three straight Patriot League games, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will look to keep its winning streak going as it takes on Navy Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the first of three-straight road games. The Mountain Hawks sit in sole possession of second place in the League and will look to put some distance between themselves and the defending PL Champion Navy which is tied for third.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Williams named Patriot League Player of the Week</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/williams_named_patriot_league_player_of_the_week.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-23T20:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Senior forward Alexa Williams was named the Patriot League Player of the Week, as announced by the League Monday. The Warren, Ohio native led Lehigh to a pair of victories last week as she averaged 19.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and shot 56 percent from the floor. The honor is Williams’ first of her career as the Mountain Hawks now sit in sole possession of second place in the Patriot League.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Williams, Peterson pace Lehigh past Lafayette 68-55</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/williams_peterson_pace_lehigh_past_lafayette_68-55.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-22T01:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Senior Alexa Williams and junior Kelly Peterson posted career highs of 23 and 17 points respectively to pace Lehigh past Lafayette 68-55 Saturday. The duo combined for 14 of Lehigh’s 22 made field goals while defensively, Lehigh held Lafayette to one field goal in the game’s final four minutes. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks now sit in sole possession of second place in the Patriot League.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh set to host rival Lafayette Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_set_to_host_rival_lafayette_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-20T19:42:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Winners of eight of its last 10 including a pair of League games, the Lehigh women’s basketball team (10-8, 3-1 PL) will look to continue its momentum as it hosts Lafayette (7-12, 1-3 PL) Saturday at 7 p.m. It will be the 80th meeting between the rivals and while the Leopards hold the all-time edge, the Mountain Hawks have won eight of the last nine with a 16 point average margin victory.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh uses strong second half to down Bucknell 53-38</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_uses_strong_second_half_to_down_bucknell_53-38.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-19T01:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After a slow start to the game, the Lehigh women’s basketball (10-8, 3-1) team picked up its defensive pressure in the second half to defeat Bucknell (2-17, 0-4 PL) 55-38 Wednesday night. The Mountain Hawks held the Bison to just 14 points in the second half after Lehigh trailed 24-22 at halftime. Lehigh was led by senior Emily Gratch’s 17 points and seven rebounds while senior Alexa Williams added 15 points and 10 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks for 3-1 League start at Bucknell Wednesday </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_looks_for_3-1_pl_start_at_bucknell_wednesday_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-17T18:58:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team will look for its second straight League win Wednesday as the Mountain Hawks face Bucknell at 7 p.m. Lehigh will hope to ride the momentum of Saturday’s thrilling double-OT win vs. Colgate. The schools will meet for the 69th time as Lehigh holds a 38-30 all-time edge over Bucknell including nine straight where Lehigh's average margin of victory is 14 points.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh Athletics Ticket Office completes move to Stabler Arena</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_athletics_ticket_office_completes_move_to_stabler_arena.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-17T14:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![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.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh beats Colgate 85-82 in double-OT thriller</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_beats_colgate_85-82_in_double-ot_thriller.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-14T21:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In a game that featured 14 ties and 13 lead changes, the Lehigh women’s basketball team (9-8, 2-1 PL) came out on top in a double-overtime thriller to beat Colgate (4-14, 1-2 PL) 85-82 Saturday. Freshman Katie O’Reilly had the game-winning layup with 24 seconds left and senior Alexa Williams came up with a block on the other end to seal Lehigh’s 13th straight victory over the Raiders.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks to rebound vs. Colgate Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_looks_to_rebound_vs_colgate_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-13T15:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After falling short at American Wednesday, the Lehigh women’s basketball team (8-8, 1-1 PL) returns home and will look to rebound against Colgate (4-13, 1-1 PL) Saturday at 2 p.m. It will be the 52nd meeting between the schools as Lehigh holds the 30-21 all-time edge including 12 straight wins over the Raiders. Lehigh is 6-2 at home this year where its average margin of victory is 15 points.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh falls short 55-49 at American Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_falls_short_55-49_at_american_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-12T01:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team (8-8, 1-1 PL) cut the deficit to two with 4:52 left in the game, but couldn’t get over the hump as Lehigh fell 55-49 to American (10-6, 2-0 PL) Wednesday. Eight Mountain Hawks scored as senior Emily Gratch led the way with 11 points while senior Alexa Williams had her fourth double-double of the year with 10 points and 13 rebounds and added four steals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh travels to face American Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_travels_to_face_american_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-09T21:23:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team will look for its second straight Patriot League win as the Mountain Hawks travel to take on American Wednesday at 7 p.m. Lehigh is 6-1 in its last seven games as the Mountain Hawks are coming off a 75-60 win over Holy Cross Saturday. Lehigh will look to keep the momentum going while avenging last year’s 69-64 Patriot League Semifinal overtime loss to American.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Weaver leads Lehigh to 75-60 win over Holy Cross</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/weaver_leads_lehigh_to_75-60_win_over_holy_cross.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-07T20:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Sophomore Hilary Weaver had a career-high 20 points as the Lehigh women’s basketball team won its Patriot League opener defeating Holy Cross 75-60 on Saturday. Lehigh shot a season high 47.4 percent from the field and 53.8 percent from three. Weaver was one of three Mountain Hawks in double figures as senior Alexa Williams added 14 points and eight rebounds while senior Aly Byorick had 11 points. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hosts Holy Cross Saturday to begin League play</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_hosts_holy_cross_saturday_to_begin_league_play.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-05T18:59:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team has won six of its last eight games and it will look to keep its winning ways going against Holy Cross Saturday at 2 p.m. to kick off Patriot League play. Lehigh – the three-time defending Patriot League regular season champion – has won seven straight games vs. Holy Cross as the Mountain Hawks cap off a six-game home stand in which they are 4-1. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh women’s basketball visits local elementary schools</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_women’s_basketball_visits_local_elementary_schools.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2012-01-04T21:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team visited two local elementary schools over the past two days as the Mountain Hawks continue their efforts to reach out to the community. Lehigh visited Asa Packer Elementary School on Tuesday followed by Farmersville Elementary on Wednesday. At each visit, Lehigh stressed the importance of being a team and what it takes to be successful on and off the court.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh falls 71-49 to Richmond Friday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_falls_71-49_to_richmond_friday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-31T02:15:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team fell 71-49 to Richmond Friday in the final game of the Christmas City Classic. The Mountain Hawks were led by freshman Katie O’Reilly who had a team-high 12 points and added seven rebounds while senior Emily Gratch had 10 points and nine rebounds. Lehigh will return to action on Saturday, January 7th at 2 p.m. when Lehigh hosts Holy Cross to begin League play.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh uses second-half run to beat URI, 67-56</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_uses_second-half_run_to_beat_uri_67-56.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-30T02:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team used an 11-0 second-half run to defeat Rhode Island 67-56 Thursday. The win was Lehigh’s fifth straight and sixth in seven games. Four Mountain Hawks scored in double figures led by 13 points from Alexa Williams while Kelly Peterson added 12, Emily Gratch had a double-double of 11 points-11 rebounds and Sarah Pearce scored all of her 11 points in the second half.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh set to host Christmas City Classic</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_set_to_host_christmas_city_classic.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-28T21:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team (6-6) will play two games in two days as the Mountain Hawks host the 15th annual Christmas City Classic presented by Wells Fargo. Lehigh will take on Rhode Island (1-11) Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and will then face Richmond (10-2) the following night at 7:30 p.m. The Mountain Hawks will be looking for their fourth straight Christmas City Classic title. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh women’s basketball brings joy to children at St. Luke’s Hospital</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_women’s_basketball_brings_joy_to_children_at_st_luke’s_hospital.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-14T22:42:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team took time during a busy final exam period to visit young patients at St. Luke’s Hospital Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks continued their active role in the community, handing out basketballs, water bottles and posters to the children, while helping put a smile on their faces.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh pulls out impressive 68-54 win over Robert Morris</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_pulls_out_impressive_68-54_win_over_robert_morris.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-10T20:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team put together a solid overall effort in defeating a strong Robert Morris squad, 68-54, on Saturday afternoon in Stabler Arena. The win marked the Mountain Hawks’ fourth in a row, all coming in the last eight days as they enter a 19-day layoff at 6-6 on the season. Senior Alexa Williams led the way with 16 points and 11 rebounds, good for her third double-double of the season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh faces tough test in Robert Morris Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_faces_tough_test_in_rmu_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-09T16:07:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team will ride a three-game winning streak into Saturday’s game as the Mountain Hawks host Robert Morris at 2 p.m. Lehigh is playing its best basketball of the season as the Mountain Hawks have won four of their last five games including a 61-37 win over NJIT Wednesday. Lehigh will look to continue that momentum against a RMU team off to its best start in history.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh cruises past NJIT 61-37 Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_cruises_past_njit_61-37_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-07T23:28:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team won its third straight game and fourth in five games Wednesday as it defeated NJIT 61-37. The Mountain Hawks combined a strong defensive effort with another solid offensive performance to cruise past the Highlanders. Lehigh had a trio of scores in double figures, led by double-doubles from seniors Alexa Williams and Emily Gratch. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks to ride momentum vs. NJIT Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_looks_to_ride_momentum_vs_njit_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-06T21:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team (4-6) will ride a two-game winning streak into Wednesday as the Mountain Hawks host NJIT (4-2) at 5 p.m. After beating Valparaiso Saturday, Lehigh defeated 2010-11 WNIT participant Loyola (Md.) 70-60 Monday behind a complete team effort. The Mountain Hawks will look to keep that momentum going as they look to improve to 6-0 all-time vs. NJIT.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh defeats Loyola 70-60 Monday for second-straight win</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_defeats_loyola_70-60_monday_for_second-straight_win.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-06T01:39:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Behind junior Kelly Peterson’s career-high 16 points and a complete team effort, the Lehigh women’s basketball team won its second-straight game defeating Loyola (Md.) 70-60 Monday night. The Mountain Hawks shot a season-high 47 percent from the field including 54 percent in the first half. Nine different Lehigh players scored in the victory while Lehigh had 20 assists on its 24 field goals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh begins six-game homestand Monday vs. Loyola (Md.)</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_begins_six-game_homestand_monday_vs_loyola_md.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-05T00:07:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team will host Loyola (Md.) Monday at 7 p.m. as the Mountain Hawks will kick off the first of six straight games that will stretch over a month at Stabler Arena. Lehigh is coming off a 41-39 win at Valparaiso Saturday and the Mountain Hawks will look to keep the momentum going. Lehigh holds a 3-1 all-time edge over Loyola including three straight victories.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hangs on for 41-39 win at Valpo Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_hangs_on_for_41-39_win_at_valpo_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:0956d612-35b6-4816-a452-fb80a1e7ff64</id><updated>2011-12-03T19:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team came up with two big defensive stops in the last minute as Lehigh defeated Valparaiso 41-39 on Saturday afternoon. Lehigh held Valpo without a field goal for the final 7:44 while nine Mountain Hawks scored. Lehigh was led by senior Emily Gratch’s 10 points and five rebounds while senior Alexa Williams had 13 rebounds, her third straight game with 13 boards.  ]]></summary></entry></feed>
