<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by  at Tue, 22 May 2012 19:00:33 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 - Women's Volleyball News Feed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com</link><description>RSS - Women's Volleyball News Feed</description><copyright /><generator /><item><title>Kim (Freedman) Kellow '99 Inducted into Hall of Fame</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/kim_freedman_kellow_99_inducted_into_hall_of_fame.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description /><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:16:00 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>Kim Kellow '99 to be inducted into Lehigh Hall of Fame April 28</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/kim_kellow_99_to_be_inducted_into_lehigh_hall_of_fame_april_28.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. In addition to the three special inductees in the class of 2012, former volleyball standout Kim (Freedman) Kellow '99 will be formally inducted after being selected to the Hall of Fame last year.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:22:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charles selected for U.S. Women’s National A2 Program</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/charles_selected_for_us_women’s_national_a2_program.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh volleyball sophomore libero Rachel Charles has been selected as one of 48 scholar-athletes to participate in this summer’s U.S. Women’s National A2 Team Program. Training begins June 26 at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus while the matches will be held June 30 to July 4 during the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships (GJNC) at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:31:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh looks back at successful season at annual banquet</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_looks_back_at_successful_season_at_annual_banquet.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team marked the end of its season with its annual banquet on Sunday, Jan. 15 in the University Center. Three prestigious awards were presented to student-athletes who excelled, both on and off the court. The program included dinner, an awards presentation and time for reflection by coaches and players.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:24:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Nine Mountain Hawks named to League Academic Honor Roll</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/nine_mountain_hawks_named_to_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team placed nine student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, the second most of any team in the League. The Mountain Hawks had a historic year on the court en route to earning a No. 3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament, its highest seed since 2003. Lehigh was equally successful off the court as the nine named to the Honor Roll had an average GPA of 3.45.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:28:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh falls 3-0 to Army in PL Semifinals </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_falls_3-0_to_army_in_pl_semifinals_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The No.3 Lehigh volleyball team fell 3-0 to No.2 Army Saturday in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament. The Mountain Hawks were led by junior Taylor Poole’s eight kills and .471 attack percentage while sophomore Courtney McCutchan added eight kills and senior Jessica Kudirka had a double-double of 27 assists and 18 digs. Lehigh finishes its season with its best record since 2002.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:02:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh faces Army Saturday in PL Semifinals</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_faces_army_saturday_in_pl_semifinals.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team will make its second Patriot League Tournament appearance in three years as the No. 3 seed Mountain Hawks face No. 2 Army Saturday at 5 p.m. in Washington, D.C. In 2009, Lehigh fell to Army in the semifinals. Lehigh hopes to avenge that loss and a pair of losses this season to the Black Knights as the Mountain Hawks will look for their first Tournament win since 2002.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:35:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Clark named to Academic All-League Team</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/clark_named_to_academic_all-league_team.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Sophomore Amanda Clark was named to the eight-member Academic All-Patriot League Team, as announced by the league on Wednesday. The Irvine, Calif. native ranks first in the Patriot League in blocks, averaging 1.11 per set and sixth in hitting percentage at a .272 clip. Not only has Clark been stellar on the court, but off of it as well as the Arts and Science major boasts a 3.85 GPA.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:51:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Charles named Libero of the Year, three named All-League</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/charles_named_libero_of_the_year_three_named_all-league.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Sophomore Rachel Charles was named the Patriot League Libero of the Year while junior Taylor Poole was named to the First Team All-League and seniors Angelika Kopacz and Jessica Kudirka were named to the Second Team All-League. The four of them have helped lead the Mountain Hawks to a No. 3 seed in this weekend’s Patriot League Tournament, Lehigh's second appearance in three years.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:47:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh beats Navy 3-0 in final regular season match</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_beats_navy_3-0_in_final_regular_season_match.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s volleyball team defeated Navy Saturday in straight sets in the final regular season match. The Mountain Hawks were led by senior Angelika Kopacz who had a game-high 11 kills. With the victory, Lehigh secured the No. 3 seed in the Patriot League Tournament and will take on No. 2 Army in the semifinals on Saturday, November 19th at 5 p.m. in Washington, D.C.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:54:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh falls in straight sets to American</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_falls_in_straight_sets_to_american.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Coming off two crucial wins last weekend, Lehigh was unable to ride the momentum as the Mountain Hawks fell in straight sets to American Friday. Lehigh was led by sophomore Paige Kruse’s seven kills while senior Angelika Kopacz added six kills. The Mountain Hawks have already locked up a berth in the Patriot League Tournament and despite the loss, Lehigh is still in sole possession of third place.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:27:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh to close out regular season with two road matches</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_to_close_out_regular_season_with_two_road_matches.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team is coming off a pair of big wins and will be looking to ride the momentum into its final two regular season matches as the Mountain Hawks travel to take on American Friday at 7 p.m. and Navy the following day at 4 p.m. With a Patriot League Tournament berth already clinched, Lehigh’s final two games will determine its seeding as it currently sits in third place.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:51:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Poole named Patriot League Volleyball Player of the Week </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/poole_named_patriot_league_volleyball_player_of_the_week_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the second time this season, junior Taylor Poole was named the Patriot League Volleyball Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday. The Keller, Texas native led Lehigh to a 2-0 weekend which included a win Friday over Bucknell to help clinch the Mountain Hawks’ Patriot League Tournament berth and a victory Saturday over Colgate which put Lehigh in sole possession of third place.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:43:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh wins exciting five-set match over Colgate</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_wins_exciting_five-set_match_over_colgate.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team defeated Colgate Saturday on Senior Day in an exciting five-set match. With the victory, Lehigh now sits in sole possession of third place in the Patriot League. The win was also the Mountain Hawks’ first over the Raiders since 2004. Lehigh was led by Taylor Poole’s career-high 18 kills while Courtney McCutchan tied her career high with 18 kills and added 13 digs.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:55:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh beats Bucknell to clinch Patriot League Tournament berth </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_beats_bucknell_to_clinch_patriot_league_tournament_berth_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team clinched a Patriot League Tournament berth Friday night thanks to a straight-set victory over Bucknell. It is the Mountain Hawks’ second berth in three years and first under first-year head coach Bob Bertucci. Lehigh was led by sophomore Paige Kruse’s match-high 10 kills and was one of five Mountain Hawks with at least six kills. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh looks to clinch PL Tournament berth this weekend </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_looks_to_clinch_pl_tournament_berth_this_weekend_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team will have its final two home games of the 2011 season this weekend as it hosts Bucknell on Friday at 7 p.m. and Colgate Saturday at 4 p.m. The Mountain Hawks just need one more win to lock up a spot in the Patriot League Tournament. It would be Lehigh’s second berth in three years. On Saturday, Lehigh will celebrate its two seniors Jessica Kudirka and Angelika Kopacz.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:26:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh beats rival Lafayette in straight sets Friday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_beats_rival_lafayette_in_straight_sets_friday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh defeated rival Lafayette in three sets Friday to complete the sweep of the Leopards this season. In the first match earlier in the year, Lehigh was up 2-0 before winning in five sets. On Friday night, Lehigh again was up two sets but this time finished Lafayette off in the third. Taylor Poole led the way with 10 kills for Lehigh which has now won seven of its last eight matches. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh travels to face rival Lafayette Friday night </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_travels_to_face_rival_lafayette.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team will take on rival Lafayette Friday night at 7 p.m. The first time these two teams met, it ended in an exciting five-set victory for the Mountain Hawks. Lehigh was up 2-0 before dropping the next two sets, but then cruised in the decisive set. Since that match, the two clubs have taken off in opposite directions as Lafayette has gone 1-5 while Lehigh is 4-1 in that span.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:57:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh defeats Delaware State in four sets Tuesday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_defeats_delaware_state_in_four_sets.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Coming off a tough loss in its previous match, the Lehigh volleyball team rebounded and defeated Delaware State in four sets Tuesday night in a non-league match. The Mountain Hawks won the first two sets before dropping the third, but then came back to cruise in the fourth set.  Paige Kruse led the way with a match-high 11 kills while Lehigh tied a season high with 12 service aces. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:21:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh travels to face Delaware State Tuesday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_travels_to_face_delaware_state_tuesday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After going 1-1 over the weekend, the Lehigh volleyball team (14-8, 6-3 PL) will take the court again on Tuesday at 7 p.m. when it travels to face Delaware State (3-16, 2-5 MEAC) in a non-league match. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a win against Holy Cross before dropping a tough four-set match at Army. The match against Delaware State will be Lehigh’s last non-league match of the season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:25:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh falls to Army in four sets Saturday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_falls_to_army_in_four_sets_saturday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Despite a match-high 16 kills from Paige Kruse, the Lehigh volleyball team (14-8, 6-3 PL) fell in four sets to Army (17-6, 8-1 PL) on Saturday. Kruse was part of a trio of Mountain Hawks whom had at least 10 kills but Lehigh was unable to take advantage. The match was tied 1-1 but the Mountain Hawks dropped the final two sets, snapping a five-match winning streak.
]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:14:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh defeats Holy Cross in straight sets Friday night</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_beats_holy_cross_in_straight_sets.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team (14-7, 6-2 PL) defeated Holy Cross (6-18, 2-6 PL) in straight sets (25-9, 25-23, 25-17) Friday night for the Mountain Hawks’ fifth-straight victory. Lehigh was led by Paige Kruse’s seven kills as five different Mountain Hawks had at least five kills while Lehigh had its highest attack percentage (.317) in a Patriot League match this season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh looks to ride momentum at Holy Cross, Army</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_looks_to_ride_momentum_at_holy_cross_army.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team is coming off its biggest weekend of the season thus far, defeating Navy and then handing American its first loss of the season in straight sets. The Mountain Hawks currently sit tied for third in the Patriot League standings. After such an important weekend, Lehigh will look to ride the momentum on the road at Holy Cross Friday at 7 p.m. and Army Saturday at 4 p.m.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:52:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Poole named PL Volleyball Player of the Week</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/poole_named_pl_volleyball_player_of_the_week.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Junior Taylor Poole was named the Patriot League Volleyball Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. Poole helped lead Lehigh to a 2-0 weekend that included wins over Navy and American. The Keller, Texas native averaged a stellar .538 attack percentage over the two matches and now has a .375 attack percentage in league matches this year which ranks her fourth in the league.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:49:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hands American first league loss with 3-0 win</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_hands_american_first_league_loss_with_3-0_win.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh handed American its first league loss this season with a straight-set victory Saturday afternoon at Leeman-Turner Arena. The Mountain Hawks also ended American’s eight-game win streak. It was Lehigh’s third all-time win against the Eagles in 27 matches as the Mountain Hawks also gave American its first-ever three-set loss in a regular season match since it joined the Patriot League in 2001.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Team effort gives Lehigh 3-0 win over Navy</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/team_effort_gives_lehigh_3-0_win_vs_navy.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team cruised to a straight-set victory (25-22, 25-12, 25-13) over Navy Friday night at Leeman-Turner Arena. The Mountain Hawks (12-7, 4-2 PL) were led by junior Taylor Poole’s nine kills and .500 attack percentage while five other Lehigh players added at least five kills. Defensively, Lehigh held Navy (6-15, 1-5 PL) to a .074 attack percentage.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:15:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hosts Navy, American as PL play hits halfway mark</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_hosts_navy_american_as_pl_play_hits_halfway_mark.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team has won two Patriot League matches in a row and will look to keep the trend going when it hosts Navy on Friday at 7 p.m. and American on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Leeman-Turner Arena. This weekend will mark the halfway point in league play with the Mountain Hawks battling for one of the coveted top four spots in the standings and accompanying berth to the League Tournament.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:18:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh wins exciting five-set match vs. Lafayette</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_wins_exciting_five-set_match_vs_lafayette.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team won an exciting five-set match over rival Lafayette on Friday night. The Mountain Hawks were up 2-0 before dropping the next two sets, but Lehigh rebounded and cruised to victory over the Leopards in the decisive set. Lehigh was led by sophomore Lizzy Silverstein who posted a career-high 18 kills while sophomore Rachel Charles tied a career-high with six service aces.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:28:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh set to host rival Lafayette Friday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_set_to_host_rival_lafayette_friday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team will host historic rival Lafayette Friday at 7 p.m. at the Leeman-Turner Arena. After a loss to Colgate last Friday, the Mountain Hawks rebounded with a straight-set win against Bucknell on Saturday and are hoping they can ride that momentum into Friday’s match which is sure to be intense. One of the keys for Lehigh will be curbing those emotions against the Leopards.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh rebounds to defeat Bucknell in three sets</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_rebounds_to_defeat_bucknell_3-0.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After struggling the night before, the Lehigh volleyball team rebounded with a straight-set victory at Bucknell (25-19, 25-19, 25-20). The Mountain Hawks were led by junior Taylor Poole and sophomore Amanda Clark whom each had nine kills while senior Angelika Kopacz added eight kills. The trio combined for 17 of the team's 41 kills while Poole had a stellar .818 attack percentage.  ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 19:32:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh falls in straight sets at Colgate</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_falls_in_straight_sets_at_colgate.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team fell to Colgate in straight sets Friday night in the first of two Patriot League matches this weekend for the Mountain Hawks. Lehigh was led by junior Taylor Poole’s five kills while sophomores Amanda Clark, Paige Kruse and Lizzy Silverstein each added four kills apiece. Lehigh will look to rebound from the loss when it takes on Bucknell Saturday at 4 p.m.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:59:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hits the road for pair of league matches </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_hits_the_road_for_pair_of_pl_matches_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After beginning Patriot League play at home last weekend, the Lehigh volleyball team will hit the road for a pair of league matches. The Mountain Hawks will face Colgate Friday at 7 p.m. followed by Bucknell Saturday at 4 p.m. After a tough loss to Army last weekend, Lehigh rebounded the next day with a win over Holy Cross. The Mountain Hawks will look to use that momentum headed into the weekend.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:06:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh defeats Holy Cross in straight sets</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_defeats_holy_cross_in_straight_sets.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After losing a tough match the night before to Army, the Lehigh volleyball team bounced back Saturday beating Holy Cross (5-12, 1-1 PL) in straight sets (27-25, 25-16, 25-18). The Mountain Hawks (9-6, 1-1 PL) were led by a trio of players who had at least 10 kills. Sophomore Paige Kruse led the way with 13 while sophomore Amanda Clark and senior Angelika Kopacz had 12 and 10, respectively. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:54:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh falls to Army in hard-fought match</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_falls_to_army_in_hard-fought_match.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team fell to Army on Friday in both teams’ Patriot League opener. The Mountain Hawks won the first set, but couldn’t take advantage of the early lead as they fell in four sets. Lehigh was led by senior Angelika Kopacz who had her sixth double-double of the season (16 kills, 16 digs) while senior Jessica Kudirka added a double-double of her own (37 assists, 13 digs). ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hosts Army, Holy Cross to begin Patriot League slate </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_host_army_holy_cross_to_begin_patriot_league_slate_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team will kick off its Patriot League schedule when it hosts Army Friday at 7 p.m. and Holy Cross Saturday at 4 p.m. The Mountain Hawks will be looking for their first win against Army since 2003 while Lehigh swept Holy Cross last season. Lehigh (8-5) is on a four-match winning streak beating opponents a combined 12-1 as it will look to keep that momentum going this weekend.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh cruises to straight-set victory over Saint Peter’s</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_cruises_to_straight-set_victory_over_saint_peter’s.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In its final match before Patriot League play begins, the Lehigh volleyball team cruised to a three-set victory over Saint Peter’s Tuesday. Sophomore Paige Kruse led the way with 13 kills without committing an error on 16 attempts for a career-high .812 attack percentage. Nine different Mountain Hawks had at least one kill as the team had a season-high .358 attack percentage.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:17:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh faces Saint Peter’s Tuesday in final test before PL play</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_faces_saint_peter’s_tuesday_in_final_test_before_pl_play.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After winning the Lehigh/Lafayette Crosstown Tournament over the weekend, the Lehigh volleyball team will look to ride its momentum as it takes on Saint Peter’s Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Lehigh went 3-0 during the tournament which included a very impressive win over Ivy League opponent Princeton on Saturday. Tuesday's match will be the Mountain Hawks’ final one before starting Patriot League action.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:54:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Volleyball goes 3-0 to win Crosstown Tournament</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/volleyball_goes_3-0_to_win_crosstown_tournament.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After beating St. Francis (Pa.) on Friday, the Lehigh volleyball team won two more matches on Saturday for a perfect 3-0 record to take first place at the Lehigh/Lafayette Crosstown Tournament. The Mountain Hawks defeated Princeton 3-1 before beating La Salle in straight sets. Sophomore Paige Kruse was named the tournament MVP as she led Lehigh with a career-high 19 kills against Princeton.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sweeps St. Francis (Pa.) in home opener</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_sweeps_st_francis_in_home_opener.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After nine straight matches on the road to start the season, the Lehigh volleyball team returned home to the Leeman-Turner Arena. It was a welcomed site as the Mountain Hawks defeated St. Francis (Pa.) 3-0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-16) on Friday night. Senior Angelika Kopacz and sophomore Paige Kruse led the way with eight kills apiece as Lehigh had a season-high .271 attack percentage. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:25:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Volleyball set to make home debut; hosts Crosstown Tournament </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_set_to_make_home_debut_hosts_crosstown_tournament_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After nine straight road matches to start the season, the Lehigh volleyball team is returning home to host the Lehigh/Lafayette Crosstown Tournament. The Mountain Hawks face St. Francis (Pa.) Friday at 6 p.m. followed by two Saturday matches - Princeton at 10 a.m. and La Salle at 3 p.m. Playing at home will be a welcoming site for Lehigh as it looks to regain some confidence after a tough week.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh falls to Rutgers in three sets</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_falls_to_rutgers_in_three_sets.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In a tough midweek game against a BIG EAST opponent, the Lehigh volleyball team fell in straight sets against Rutgers on Tuesday night 3-0 (20-25, 17-15, 18-25). Sophomore Paige Kruse led the way for the Mountain Hawks with eight kills while freshman Jade Van Streepen in her first collegiate start added five kills as the duo combined for 13 of Lehigh’s 22 kills.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:42:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh travels to take on Rutgers Tuesday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_travels_to_take_on_rutgers_tuesday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the second straight match, the Lehigh volleyball team will take on a BIG EAST opponent. After falling to Syracuse on Sunday, the Mountain Hawks travel to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The match is the 13th all-time meeting between the schools and it will mark the last of nine straight road matches for Lehigh to start the 2011 season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:28:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh loses pair of matches at LIU Invitational</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_loses_pair_of_matches_at_liu_invitational.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After picking up a win against Temple on Friday, the Lehigh volleyball dropped its final two matches of the LIU Invitational on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks fell to host LIU in four sets in the morning before losing to Syracuse in straight sets in the afternoon. Senior Angelika Kopacz averaged 12 kills between the two matches while senior Jessica Kudirka averaged 32 assists.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh cruises past Temple in four sets at LIU Invitational</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/volleyball_cruises_past_temple_in_four_sets.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In the first of three matches at the Long Island Invitational, the Lehigh volleyball team won handily against Temple on Friday afternoon in four sets (25-15, 25-19, 22-25, 25-14). The Mountain Hawks were led by sophomore Amanda Clark, junior Taylor Poole and sophomore Courtney McCutchan whom combined for 35 of the team’s 53 kills. Lehigh also had its highest attack percentage on the year at .244.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bertucci faces former team as volleyball heads to LIU Invitational</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/bertucci_faces_former_team_as_volleyball_heads_to_liu_invitational.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh volleyball team hits the road this weekend to Brooklyn, N.Y. for the Long Island Invitational. The Mountain Hawks will play two matches in three days with the first coming against head coach Bob Bertucci’s former team Temple on Friday at 2 p.m. Lehigh will take on host LIU on Saturday at 10 a.m. followed by BIG EAST opponent Syracuse at 3 p.m. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:04:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh falls short in five-set match vs. NJIT</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_falls_short_in_five-set_match_vs_njit.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Sophomore Courtney McCutchan had a career-high 18 kills but it wasn’t enough as Lehigh fell to NJIT on Tuesday in five sets (17-25, 25-22, 24-26, 25-21, 11-15). McCutchan, senior Angelika Kopacz and sophomore Paige Kruse combined for 43 of Lehigh’s 56 kills. But despite the great effort from the trio, the Mountain Hawks couldn’t overcome missed opportunities in the third set. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:40:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kopacz named PL Volleyball Player of the Week</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/kopacz_named_pl_volleyball_player_of_the_week.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Senior co-captain Angelika Kopacz was named the Patriot League Molton Volleyball Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Kopacz helped lead Lehigh to a 3-1 record as she averaged a double-double of 15.25 kills and 15 digs. At week’s end, her 3.81 kills per set led the Patriot League while her 4.34 points per set ranked second and her 3.75 digs per set ranked fifth.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh looks to ride momentum vs. NJIT Tuesday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_looks_to_ride_momentum_vs_njit_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Coming off a pair of wins on Saturday, the Lehigh volleyball team will look to keep things going as it travels to take on NJIT on Tuesday at 7 p.m. On the final day of the James Madison Invitational, the Mountain Hawks had an impressive five-set victory over Robert Morris followed by a sweep of Coastal Carolina. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:47:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Volleyball finishes JMU Invitational with pair of wins</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/volleyball_finishes_jmu_invitational_with_pair_of_wins.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After a tough five-set loss on Friday to James Madison, the Lehigh volleyball team bounced back to win two games on Saturday in the James Madison Invitational. After an impressive five-set comeback victory over Robert Morris in the first game, the Mountain Hawks rode the momentum and swept Coastal Carolina. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:31:00 EDT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
