﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Women's Lacrosse News Feed</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com" /><updated>2012-05-21T19:00:51Z</updated><author><name /></author><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><entry><title>Mountain Hawks announce 2012 team awards</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_announce_2012_team_awards.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-05-14T22:50:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team recently announced its 2012 awards following a strong campaign highlighted by a midseason stretch when it won five-of-seven games. Senior Leigh Ann Torcivia was named Athlete of the Year while juniors Julie McBrien and MaryLeah DiNisco earned Scholar-Athlete of the Year and the Coaches Award, respectively.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh celebrates 2011-12 school year with annual convocation</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2011-12_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-30T20:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![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. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Torcivia named Academic All-Patriot League</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/torcivia_named_academic_all-patriot_league.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-25T16:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh senior midfielder Leigh Ann Torcivia has earned a spot on the Academic All-Patriot League Team for her stellar work on the field and in the classroom. One of only six student-athletes named First Team All-League and Academic All-League, Torcivia was the team’s 2011 Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipient. On the field, she finished second on the team with 44 points (24 goals, team-leading 20 assists) this past season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Torcivia, McBrien and Sukonik earn All-League honors</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/torcivia_mcbrien_and_sukonik_earn_all-league_honors.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-24T16:23:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A trio of Lehigh women’s lacrosse players were named All-Patriot League performers, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Senior Leigh Ann Torcivia garnered First Team honors while junior Julie McBrien and freshman Carli Sukonik earned Second Team laurels. The three were among the team leaders in nearly every statistical category, including goals, assists, draw controls, groundballs and more.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks drop season finale to Navy</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_drop_season_finale_to_navy.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-21T20:57:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Navy women’s lacrosse team jumped out to an early lead and wouldn’t look back in downing Lehigh, 14-4 on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks (7-9, 2-3 Patriot League) were led by Carli Sukonik who rounded out her freshman season with her seventh-career hat trick. It was also Senior Day as Lauren Murray, Anna Pierce and Leigh Ann Torcivia were all honored prior to their finals games in the Brown and White.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh welcomes Navy Saturday for Senior Day</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_welcomes_navy_saturday_for_senior_day.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-20T19:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will host the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday in its season finale. Opening draw is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. It’s Senior Day as Leigh Ann Torcivia, Lauren Murray and Anna Pierce will be honored prior to their final game in the Brown and White. Lehigh and Navy split a pair of meetings last season. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Family Influence: Leigh Ann Torcivia Feature</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/family_influence_leigh_ann_torcivia_feature.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-20T14:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Senior Leigh Ann Torcivia wanted to play soccer in college; playing lacrosse wasn’t even in her mind. Ultimately, the New Jersey native came to Lehigh, which has deep family routes. Her aunt Bonnie, a former Lehigh lacrosse and field hockey player herself, was a big influence in Leigh Ann even playing lacrosse, never mind developing into an All-Patriot League player. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Comeback falls short in 10-7 loss to Holy Cross</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/comeback_falls_short_in_10-7_loss_to_holy_cross.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-14T20:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Trailing 6-2 at the half, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team scored five of the first seven second-half goals to pull within one, but couldn’t get any closer as Holy Cross tacked on the final two to win, 10-7 on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks (7-8, 2-3 Patriot League) gave up five goals in the first 15:39, but the defense was stingy from that point forward, allowing only one over the next 25:45 which allowed the offense to make a run.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks welcome Holy Cross for crucial PL showdown</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_welcome_holy_cross_for_crucial_pl_showdown.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-13T16:57:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to rebound from a midweek loss when it hosts Holy Cross in a big Patriot League showdown, Saturday at 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are seeking their fourth consecutive victory against their Patriot League rivals. Saturday’s game is huge for both teams; they enter with identical 2-2 league records, in a four-way tie for third place with just two games remaining.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh drops 15-3 final to #13 Penn State</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_drops_15-3_final_to_13_penn_state.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-12T02:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The 13th ranked Penn State women’s lacrosse team scored the game’s first nine goals and wouldn’t look back to down Lehigh,15-3, on a chilly Wednesday evening at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks (7-7) got goals from juniors Megan Kelly, Julie McBrien and Alissa Hardiman while classmate MaryLeah DiNisco made seven saves between the pipes. Lehigh will now look ahead to a big Patriot League showdown Saturday afternoon against Holy Cross.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh welcomes #13 Penn State for Wednesday night showdown</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_welcomes_13_penn_state_for_wednesday_night_showdown.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-10T16:59:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will continue its season-ending homestand Wednesday evening when it welcomes the #13 Penn State Nittany Lions. Opening draw is set for 7 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks are seeking their second straight win after defeating New Hampshire, 11-8, on Saturday. Lehigh has won five of its last seven games overall, gaining momentum heading into the stretch run of regular season play.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks post strong 11-8 win over New Hampshire</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_post_strong_11-8_win_over_new_hampshire.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-07T21:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Despite falling into an early 2-0 deficit, and standing tied with 15:26 remaining in regulation, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team used a 5-0 run to take an 11-6 lead and erase any doubt in an 11-8 win over New Hampshire Saturday. The win marks the Mountain Hawks’ fifth in their last seven games to improve to 7-6 on the season. Senior Leigh Ann Torcivia led the way with five points via a goal and four assists while junior MaryLeah DiNisco impressed with 11 saves between the pipes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh begins final homestand Saturday vs. New Hampshire </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_begins_final_homestand_saturday_vs_new_hampshire_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-04-06T15:23:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off a tough loss against Patriot League rival American, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to bounce back on Saturday against the New Hampshire Wildcats. Opening draw is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Saturday marks the first of four straight home games to close out the regular season. The contest will be the Mountain Hawks’ second-to-last nonleague contest of the season. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>American rallies past Lehigh, 18-15</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/american_rallies_past_lehigh_18-15.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-31T21:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team took a 7-3 first-half advantage, but American used a 6-0 run to take a lead it wouldn’t relinquish as the Eagles (7-5, 3-1 Patriot League) downed the Mountain Hawks (6-6, 2-2), 18-15 on Saturday afternoon. Freshman Carli Sukonik tied a career-high eight points behind seven goals and an assist to lead the offense while junior Julie McBrien added four goals of her own. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks head to American Saturday for big PL tilt</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_head_to_american_saturday_for_big_pl_tilt.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-29T22:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Riding a two-game winning streak, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to improve to 3-1 in Patriot League play when it travels to our nation’s capital Saturday for a clash with American. Opening draw is set for 1 p.m. in Washington, D.C.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh posts strong 12-8 win at Villanova</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_posts_strong_12-8_win_at_villanova.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-28T02:33:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Five Mountain Hawks scored multiple goals to lead a strong all-around effort as the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team (6-5, 2-1 Patriot League) rolled past Villanova, 12-8, on Tuesday evening. Freshman Carli Sukonik (three goals, two assists) and junior Julie McBrien (two goals, three assists) both posted a game-high five points while junior MaryLeah DiNisco posted eight saves between the pipes. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh heads down Main Line to battle Villanova Tuesday night</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_heads_down_main_line_to_battle_villanova_tuesday_night.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-26T22:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off of a victory against archrival Lafayette, the Mountain Hawks (5-5, 2-1 PL) will return to action in search of their second straight win as they head down the Main Line to face Villanova Tuesday night. The opening draw against the Wildcats (2-5, 0-1 Big East) is set for 6 p.m. at Villanova Stadium. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Torcivia named PL Defensive Player of the Week</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/torcivia_named_pl_defensive_player_of_the_week.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-26T22:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the fourth time in her career, senior co-captain Leigh Ann Torcivia has been named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday. The Rumson, N.J. native earned the honor after two stellar performances last week, at Fairfield Wednesday and Saturday vs. rival Lafayette at the Ulrich Sports Complex.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks hold off rival Leopards 13-10</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_hold_off_rival_leopards_13-10.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-25T02:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Seniors Leigh Ann Torcivia and Lauren Murray combined for seven goals and the defense tightened up in the second half as Lehigh evened its season record with a 13-10 win over rival Lafayette Saturday night at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks led for a vast majority of the game, but never led by more than three goals. With solid ball control in the final minutes Lehigh held on for the win to move to 5-5 on the season and 2-1 in league games.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh and Lafayette collide for big Saturday night showdown</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_and_lafayette_collide_for_big_saturday_night_showdown.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-23T20:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Following two straight road contests, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team returns home Saturday for a big matchup against the archrival Lafayette Leopards. Opening draw at the Ulrich Sports Complex is set for 7 p.m. It marks the team’s third Patriot League game of the season and first at home after falling at Colgate, then bouncing back to beat Bucknell. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh drops 11-8 final at Fairfield</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_drops_11-8_final_at_fairfield.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-21T23:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team held a 33-21 edge in shots, but struggled to beat Fairfield goalie Katie Keenan, who made 17 saves to propel the Stags (5-2) past the Mountain Hawks (4-5), 11-8, on Wednesday afternoon. Senior Leigh Ann Torcivia led the way with two goals, two assists and a game-high five draw controls while sophomore Chelsea Retaleato and senior Lauren Murray also scored two goals apiece.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks to continue roll on Wednesday at Fairfield</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_looks_to_continue_roll_on_wednesday_at_fairfield.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-20T17:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to extend its current two game-winning streak at Fairfield Wednesday. Opening draw set for 3:30 pm. The Mountain Hawks have won two in a row with wins coming against Binghamton and Bucknell, scoring 17 goals in both contests.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sukonik earns second PL Rookie of the Week honor</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/sukonik_earns_second_pl_rookie_of_the_week_honor.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-19T22:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh freshman attacker Carli Sukonik continues a stellar freshman season by earning a Patriot League Rookie of the Week award for her performances last week against Binghamton and Bucknell, announced by the league office Monday. It marks Sukonik’s second career honor, both coming in the last three weeks. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks down Bucknell, 17-9</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_down_bucknell_17-9.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-17T22:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team held the lead for much of the game, on its way to a convincing 17-9 victory at Bucknell on Friday afternoon. Freshman Carli Sukonik and senior Leigh Ann Torcivia each scored four goals apiece with Torcivia posting a career-high seven points. Three others each recorded multiple goals as well while junior MaryLeah DiNisco stopped 10-of-19 shots in goal.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks eye first Patriot League win Saturday at Bucknell</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_eye_first_patriot_league_win_saturday_at_bucknell.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-16T19:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off a 17-10 win over Binghamton on Wednesday, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will look to stay in the win column when it visits Bucknell for a Patriot League showdown Saturday. Opening draw is set for noon at Graham Field in Lewisburg.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Sukonik’s eight goals leads Lehigh past Binghamton 17-10</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/sukonik’s_eight_goals_leads_lehigh_past_binghamton_17-10.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-15T00:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team defeated Binghamton 17-10 Wednesday behind freshman Carli Sukonik’s career-high eight goals. Senior Kelly Draper had three goals and three assists while senior Lauren Murray added three goals and two assists. Sukonik’s goals tied her season total and were the highest goal output by a Mountain Hawk since Lauren Dykstra had eight on March 21, 2009 vs. American.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks to get back on track Wednesday vs. Binghamton</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_looks_to_get_back_on_track_wednesday_vs_binghamton.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-13T21:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off of a tough Patriot League loss to Colgate, the women’s lacrosse team will return home Wednesday to take on Binghamton. Opening draw is set for 3:30 p.m. from the Ulrich Sports Complex. The teams haven’t met since the 2005 season opener, when Lehigh took a 16-5 victory over the Bearcats.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh drops Patriot League opener at Colgate, 13-9</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_drops_patriot_league_opener_at_colgate_14-9.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-10T20:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Despite a strong start, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team fell at defending Patriot League Regular Season Champion Colgate, 13-9, on Saturday in the league opener for both squads. Freshman Carli Sukonik was stellar, posting a career-high four goals and nine draw controls, but the Raiders scored the game’s final two goals to erase any thoughts of a comeback. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks open Patriot League play Saturday at Colgate</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_open_patriot_league_play_saturday_at_colgate.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-09T16:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off a strong effort at #2 North Carolina, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team heads to Colgate Saturday for its Patriot League opener. Opening draw against the Raiders is set for 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks look to win their league opener for the second time in the last three seasons. Lehigh looks to build off its effort Tuesday, when it trailed by only two at the half.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hangs tough, drops hard-fought 16-8 final at #2 UNC</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_hangs_tough_drops_hard-fought_16-8_final_at_2_unc.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-06T23:50:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team hung tough against the #2 nationally ranked Tar Heels, trailing by only two at the half before North Carolina (7-0) exploded in the second to down the Mountain Hawks (2-3), 16-8, on Tuesday. Lehigh stayed within two for the entire first half before the explosive UNC offense caught fire. Seniors Lauren Murray and Leigh Ann Torcivia, and freshman Kelsey Yenco scored two goals apiece for the Mountain Hawks.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks head to #2 North Carolina for Tuesday matchup</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_head_to_2_north_carolina_for_tuesday_matchup.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-06T01:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off a solid 11-9 win against Robert Morris, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team heads to #2 North Carolina Tuesday to face the Tar Heels. Opening draw is set for 5 p.m. The Mountain Hawks and Tar Heels have never met in women’s lacrosse.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>McBrien and Sukonik win Patriot League weekly awards</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mcbrien_and_sukonik_win_patriot_league_weekly_awards.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-05T19:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh women’s lacrosse junior Julie McBrien and freshman Carli Sukonik have earned their first-career Patriot League weekly awards, as announced Monday. McBrien was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Week while Sukonik earned Rookie of the Week laurels after the squad went 1-1 last week, capped off by Saturday’s 11-9 win over Robert Morris.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks down Robert Morris, 11-9</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_down_robert_morris_11-9.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-03T22:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team opened an 11-5 lead late in the second half before fighting off a late Robert Morris surge to top the Colonials, 11-9, on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks (2-2) got three goals from junior Megan Kelly to lead the way while seniors Leigh Ann Torcivia and Kelly Draper each added two goals and an assist. Freshman goalie Allison Fayans made nine saves in her first-career start.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks to rebound vs. Robert Morris Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_looks_to_rebound_vs_robert_morris_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-02T18:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Following a tough loss to Temple Thursday night, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team returns to action less than 48 hours later when the Mountain Hawks host Robert Morris Saturday. Opening draw is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Both squads enter with 1-2 records, winning their season openers before dropping their last two contests.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks drop tough 14-5 final to Temple</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_drop_tough_14-5_final_to_temple.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-03-02T01:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team fell into a quick hole and couldn’t recover, dropping a 14-5 final to Temple on a chilly Thursday evening at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks (1-2) went down 10-1 late in the first half, but regrouped to play the Owls (4-0) even the rest of the way as the Lehigh defense held Temple scoreless over the game’s final 21:19. Senior Kelly Draper led the Mountain Hawks with three goals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh’s game vs. Temple moved to Thursday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh’s_game_vs_temple_moved_to_thursday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-29T17:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh women’s lacrosse’s game vs. Temple originally scheduled for Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. has been moved to Thursday due to inclement weather. Opening draw is set for 7 p.m. There will still be a Lehighsports.com video broadcast, along with live statistics.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks welcome Temple Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_welcome_temple_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-28T16:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will return to action Wednesday afternoon as the Mountain Hawks welcome Temple to the Ulrich Sports Complex. Opening draw is set for 3:30 p.m. Lehigh looks to bounce back from Saturday’s 11-7 loss at Delaware and improve to 2-0 at home this season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh drops 11-7 final at Delaware</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_drops_11-7_final_at_delaware.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-25T22:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Despite holding a 23-21 shot advantage, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team struggled to finish in dropping an 11-7 final at Delaware Saturday afternoon. Junior Julie McBrien led the offense with four points via three goals and an assist while sophomore Alexandra Fitzpatrick made seven saves between the pipes. The Mountain Hawks will return home next week to face Temple on Wednesday and Robert Morris Saturday.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks head to Delaware for Saturday afternoon tilt</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/mountain_hawks_head_to_delaware_for_saturday_afternoon_tilt.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-24T14:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After opening its season with a home win over Marist, the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team will travel to Newark this weekend to take on the University of Delaware. Opening draw is set for 3 p.m. Saturday. Lehigh looks avenge a tough 10-9 overtime loss to the Blue Hens last season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Torcivia &amp; Fitzpatrick earn Patriot League weekly awards</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/torcivia__fitzpatrick_earn_patriot_league_weekly_awards.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-20T19:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Two Lehigh women’s lacrosse players have earned Patriot League accolades for their contributions to the Mountain Hawks’ season opening win over Marist this weekend. Senior Leigh Ann Torcivia was named the Patriot League Midfielder the Week, while sophomore goalkeeper Alexandra Fitzpatrick garnered the Defensive Player of the Week award, as announced by the league office Monday.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh wins season opener, 8-5 over Marist</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_wins_season_opener_8-5_over_marist.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-19T00:07:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team jumped out to a 6-0 halftime lead before holding off a Marist charge to win its season-opener, 8-5 on Saturday afternoon. The Red Foxes pulled as close as 6-5 with less than 10 minutes remaining, but the Mountain Hawks added two late insurance goals to erase any doubt. Senior Leigh Ann Torcivia shattered her career-high with five points via two goals and three assists in the victory. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh welcomes Marist for season opener Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_welcomes_marist_for_season_opener_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-17T16:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The women’s lacrosse team will open the 2012 season this weekend, hosting Marist on Saturday. Opening draw is set for 3 p.m. in the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks defeated the Red Foxes in last year’s opener on their way to a 10-7 record and their fifth-straight Patriot League Tournament appearance.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Season Preview: Young Lehigh squad looks to gel in 2012</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/season_preview_young_lehigh_squad_looks_to_gel_in_2012.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-14T14:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[It’s a new Lehigh women’s lacrosse team in 2012. After having veteran squads throughout the past few seasons, the Mountain Hawks feature a powerful freshman class that is expected to make an impact in their first season with the team. Lehigh also returns a number of talented upperclassmen, led by captains Leigh Ann Torcivia and Julie McBrien. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh picked third in preseason poll, Torcivia Defensive Player of the Year</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_picked_third_in_preseason_poll_torcivia_defensive_player_of_the_year.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-02-02T15:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team was picked third in the Patriot League preseason poll announced Thursday while senior Leigh Ann Torcivia earned Defensive Player of the Year honors. Led by co-captains Torcivia and junior Julie McBrien, the Mountain Hawks are looking to make their sixth straight Patriot League Tournament in 2012.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh wraps up first week of preseason practice</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_wraps_up_first_week_of_preseason_practice.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2012-01-27T18:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team is wrapping up its first week of practice in preparation for its season opener on Feb. 18 vs. Marist. The Mountain Hawks began practice Monday, focusing on fundamentals as a young squad continues to improve and progress. Despite losing the Patriot League’s All-Time leading scorer in Lauren Dykstra, Lehigh returns a plethora of talent led by three 2011 All-League honorees. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh women’s lax to host winter clinic on Jan. 22</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_women’s_lax_to_host_winter_clinic_on_jan_22.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2011-12-15T18:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team is hosting a winter clinic on Sunday, Jan. 22 which features Drill the Skill 3v3 and a Specialized Goalkeeping Tournament. The clinic will run from 12 to 3 p.m. in Rauch Fieldhouse on Lehigh’s Goodman Campus and is open to girls lacrosse players in grades 9-12.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Redfern unveils 2012 Lehigh women’s lacrosse schedule</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/redfern_unveils_2012_lehigh_women’s_lacrosse_schedule.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2011-11-29T21:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh head women’s lacrosse coach Jill Redfern announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2012 schedule on Tuesday, which includes marquee nonleague games against National Semifinalist North Carolina and in-state rival Penn State. The Mountain Hawks will play 16 regular season contests - nine at home, including the last four games of the regular season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh wraps up successful fall campaign</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_wraps_up_successful_fall_campaign.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2011-11-16T21:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team recently wrapped up its fall season as the Mountain Hawks continue working hard in preparation for the spring. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh Sports Magazine returns Monday </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_sports_magazine_returns_monday_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2011-10-31T20:58:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Following a week off due to the football bye week, the Lehigh Sports Magazine television show returns to the airwaves on Monday as head coach Andy Coen looks back at Saturday’s 45-25 win over Colgate. In addition, coaches Brian Conley (rowing) and Jill Redfern (women’s lacrosse) join WFMZ’s Jim Vaughn as special guests. The show will air at 8:30 p.m. on WFMZ-TV channel 69 (Service Electric dial position 8) and re-air on two other channels.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Weather forces Lehigh to cancel trip to Georgetown Tournament</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/weather_forces_lehigh_to_cancel_trip_to_georgetown_tournament.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:1d8938d4-7ace-496d-a508-f298fab24397</id><updated>2011-10-28T21:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Due to impending snow, the Lehigh women's lacrosse team has decided not to travel to Washington, D.C. for the Georgetown Tournament. With upwards of five inches of snow forecast in the Lehigh Valley, the Mountain Hawks will not participate in their final tournament of the fall.]]></summary></entry></feed>
