﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Wrestling News Feed</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com" /><updated>2012-05-22T19:00:54Z</updated><author><name /></author><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><entry><title>Hamlin earns Academic All-District At-Large honors</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hamlin_earns_academic_all-district_at-large_honors.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-05-21T14:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh wrestling junior Robert Hamlin has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District II At-Large team, it was announced Friday. A two-time EIWA Champion and All-American on the mats, Hamlin is also one of the strongest Mountain Hawks academically, as he becomes Lehigh’s first wrestling Academic All-District selection since Brad Dillon in 2004.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh wrestlers garner academic honors from NWCA</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_wrestlers_garner_academic_honors_from_nwca.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-05-09T01:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On the heels of another successful season on the mats, the Lehigh wrestling program was recognized for its academic work as the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced its All-Academic Individuals and top 30 teams on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks ranked ninth in the country with a 3.18 team GPA, while seniors Brian Tanen and Zach Rey and juniors Robert Hamlin and Shane Welsh were named to the individual All-Academic Team.]]></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:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</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>Lehigh reflects on successful season at annual Lewis Dinner</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_reflects_on_successful_season_at_annual_lewis_dinner.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-04-03T14:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh wrestling program looked back on an impressive season on Saturday at the 89th annual Lewis Wrestling Dinner, held in the Wood Dining Room in Iacocca Hall on Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus. The dinner, held for the team, coaches, families, faculty and friends of Lehigh wrestling featured a highlight video and remarks from head coach Pat Santoro and Lehigh’s seven seniors.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks finish eighth at NCAA Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_finish_eighth_at_ncaa_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-18T04:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[A strong overall NCAA tournament for Lehigh ended on a bittersweet note as seniors Brandon Hatchett and Zach Rey were denied national championships after losing in the national finals Saturday night at Scottrade Center. Hatchett lost by technical fall to David Taylor of Penn State, while Rey gave up a late takedown to drop a 4-1 decision to Tony Nelson of Minnesota.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hamlin, Kennedy wrap-up All-America campaigns Saturday morning</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hamlin_kennedy_wrap-up_all-america_campaigns_saturday_morning.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-17T19:38:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh junior Robert Hamlin and senior Joe Kennedy cemented their All-American statuses by competing in the medal rounds at the NCAA Championships Saturday at Scottrade Center. Hamlin won his first match of the day but had to settle for fourth place at 184 following an overtime loss, while Kennedy also fell in overtime and had to settle for eighth place at 197.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hatchett, Rey to wrestle for NCAA titles Saturday night</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hatchett_rey_to_wrestle_for_ncaa_titles_saturday_night.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-17T04:40:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Seniors Brandon Hatchett and Zach Rey will wrestle for national championships Saturday evening as both Mountain Hawks posted wins in the semifinal round of the NCAA Championships Friday night at Scottrade Center. Hatchett won a 5-4 decision over Josh Asper of Maryland at 165, while Rey defeated rival Ryan Flores of American 6-2 and will defend his heavyweight title. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Trio of Hatchett, Hamlin, Rey reach semis; earn All-American honors</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/trio_of_hatchett_hamlin_rey_reach_semis_earn_all-american_honors.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-16T20:26:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Three Lehigh wrestlers advanced to the semifinals as the Mountain Hawks moved into the top ten in the team standings with a strong showing in session three of the NCAA Championships, Friday morning at Scottrade Center. Returning All-Americans Brandon Hatchett, Robert Hamlin and Zach Rey all won quarterfinal bouts to repeat as All-Americans.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh places three in quarters; tied for ninth after first day of NCAA Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_places_three_in_quarters_tied_for_ninth_after_first_day_of_ncaa_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-16T04:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[All three of Lehigh’s returning All-Americans advanced to Friday’s quarterfinals as the Mountain Hawks completed day one of the NCAA Championships Thursday at Scottrade Center. Brandon Hatchett, Robert Hamlin and Zach Rey all remain alive in the championship bracket while four of Lehigh’s other five qualifiers advanced to day two and are alive in the consolations.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Four seeded Mountain Hawks advance in session one of NCAAs</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/four_seeded_mountain_hawks_advance_in_session_one_of_ncaas.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-15T21:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[All four of Lehigh’s seeded wrestlers advanced to the round of 16 as the Mountain Hawks opened up action at the NCAA Championships Thursday at Scottrade Center. Senior Brandon Hatchett and junior Robert Hamlin recorded major decision wins for Lehigh, but all four of the Mountain Hawks unseeded wrestlers came up short in their first round matches.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh wrestlers look to finish season strong at NCAA Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_wrestlers_look_to_finish_season_strong_at_ncaa_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-13T23:36:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The NCAA Wrestling Championships return to St. Louis for the first time since 2009 as Lehigh sends eight wrestlers to Scottrade Center for the 82nd edition of the national tournament. The Mountain Hawks returned to the national spotlight at last year’s championships with two finalists, three All-Americans and Lehigh’s first top ten team finish since 2006. All three All-Americans return for Lehigh, including defending NCAA heavyweight champion Zach Rey and 184-pound finalist Robert Hamlin. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Four Mountain Hawks earn seeds for NCAA Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/four_mountain_hawks_earn_seeds_for_ncaa_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-07T22:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Four Lehigh wrestlers earned top-12 seeds in the upcoming NCAA tournament as the seeds and brackets for the championships, set for March 15-17 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, were announced Wednesday. Junior Robert Hamlin earned the highest seed for the Mountain Hawks, who qualified nine men and will send a total of eight to nationals. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh crowns three champs; falls 2.5 points short of EIWA title</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_crowns_three_champs_falls_25_points_short_of_eiwa_title.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-04T22:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After entering day two of the EIWA Championships 17.5 points behind Cornell, Lehigh battled back into title contention. The Mountain Hawks won their first three finals bouts, to take the lead, but the Big Red regained the lead Lehigh had to settle for second place by a mere 2.5 points, as Cornell won its sixth straight tile 151.5-149 Sunday at Jadwin Gym.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh sends four to EIWA finals; sits in second after day one</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_sends_four_to_eiwa_finals_sits_in_second_after_day_one.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-03T21:20:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[With its three returning All-Americans leading the charge, Lehigh advanced four wrestlers to the finals of the 108th EIWA Championships, capping a strong performance on day one at Princeton’s Jadwin Gym. Senior Brandon Hatchett, junior Robert Hamlin and senior Zach Rey are joined in the finals by upstart junior Shane Welsh, who advanced to the finals at 149 from the No. 6 seed.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Seeds, brackets announced for 108th EIWA Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/seeds_brackets_announced_for_108th_eiwa_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-03-02T22:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Seeds and brackets for the 108th EIWA Championships were announced Friday night following a meeting of the conference’s head coaches. Eight of Lehigh’s ten entrants were seeded in the top eight, with seven of those eight Mountain Hawks earning top three seeds. Eight Mountain Hawks will compete in the opening round while two received first-round byes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks head to Princeton for 108th EIWA Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_head_to_princeton_for_108th_eiwa_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-02-29T14:28:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh joins the other 13 EIWA member institutions in Princeton, N.J. for the 108th EIWA Championships, hosted by Princeton at Jadwin Gym. The EIWA is the nation’s oldest wrestling conference, with Lehigh being the historically dominant team, having won 197 individual titles and 34 team championships. Lehigh finished second at last year’s tournament and will look to win its first team title since 2006.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Kennedy, Rey go out with pins as No. 15 Lehigh drubs Princeton</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/kennedy_rey_go_out_with_pins_as_no_15_lehigh_drubs_princeton.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-02-19T01:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 15 Lehigh closed out the dual meet season in style, winning nine of ten bouts in a 38-4 rout of Princeton Saturday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. On a night when Lehigh recognized its seven seniors, Joe Kennedy and Zach Rey closed out the match with back-to-back falls, as the Mountain Hawks scored bonus points in six of their wins. Lehigh finishes the dual season at 12-5 overall, 7-1 against EIWA opponents.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks to close out dual season Saturday vs. Princeton</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_to_close_out_dual_season_saturday_vs_princeton.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-02-16T14:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Lehigh pounds Harvard to cap successful weekend in New England</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_pounds_harvard_to_cap_successful_weekend_in_new_england.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-02-12T18:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 15 Lehigh completed a dominant performance on its weekend trip to New England as the Mountain Hawks rolled past Harvard 40-6 Sunday at the Malkin Athletic Center. The Mountain Hawks won nine matches for the second straight day, and posted seven bonus wins. Senior Zach Rey won by major decision to become Lehigh’s career leader in dual meet victories.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 15 Lehigh rolls to 35-3 win over Brown </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_15_lehigh_rolls_to_35-3_win_over_brown_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-02-11T22:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 15 Lehigh opened its weekend trip through New England by defeating Brown 35-3 Saturday at Pizzitola Sports Center. The Mountain Hawks dropped the opening bout but won the next eight bouts plus a forfeit to senior Zach Rey at heavyweight. Five of the eight wins were by major decision as Lehigh moves to 10-5 on the dual season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks return from weekend off with trip to New England</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_return_from_weekend_off_with_trip_to_new_england.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-02-09T16:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After a weekend off from competition, No. 15 Lehigh heads to New England for its final road trip of the dual meet season. The Mountain Hawks will first head to Providence, R.I. to meet Brown on Saturday before facing off against Harvard in Cambridge, Mass. on Sunday. Two weeks ago Lehigh split two matches on its longest road trip of the season, winning at Central Michigan on January 27 before falling at Oklahoma two days later. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh can't hold early lead as Oklahoma rallies for 22-16 win</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_cant_hold_early_lead_as_oklahoma_rallies_for_22-16_win.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-29T19:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 14 Lehigh stormed out to a 16-0 lead but No. 10 Oklahoma stormed back to win the final five bouts, including four bonus point wins as the Sooners rallied for 22-16 win over the Mountain Hawks Sunday at McCasland Field House. A late first period pin by Oklahoma’s Jordan Keller gave the Sooners momentum, before Nick Lester gave the hosts the lead with a 6-1 decision over Anthony Salupo at 149.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks pull away from tough CMU squad for 23-11 win</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_pull_away_from_tough_cmu_squad_for_23-11_win.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-28T02:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Locked in an 11-11 tie after six bouts, No. 14 Lehigh won the final four bouts of the evening to defeat No. 21 Central Michigan 23-11 Friday night at McGuirk Arena. Decisions by freshman Nate Brown and junior Robert Hamlin staked the Mountain Hawks to a six point lead, while senior Kadeem Samuels clinched Lehigh’s fourth straight win with a 10-4 decision at 197.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 14 Lehigh to face tough tests this weekend at CMU, Oklahoma</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_14_lehigh_to_face_tough_tests_this_weekend_at_cmu_oklahoma.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Two tough road tests await No. 15 Lehigh as the Mountain Hawks head to the Midwest for a pair of duals this weekend. Lehigh first heads to Central Michigan Friday night to face the 21st-ranked Chippewas before heading down to Oklahoma to face No. 10 Oklahoma Sunday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks have won their last three duals, including wins over Rutgers and Bucknell last weekend, to move to 8-4 on the dual season. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Four major decisions propel No. 15 Lehigh past Bucknell, 25-15</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/four_major_decisions_propel_no_15_lehigh_past_bucknell_25-15.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-21T20:35:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Wrestling its second dual in less than 24 hours, No. 15 Lehigh picked up its third straight dual win against an EIWA opponent, downing Bucknell 25-15 Saturday inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. The Mountain Hawks won five bouts plus a forfeit to junior Robert Hamlin, and posted four wins by major decision as they improved to 8-4 overall and 4-1 against EIWA opponents.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 15 Lehigh upends No. 24 Rutgers 26-9 in annual Sheridan Dual</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_15_lehigh_upends_no_24_rutgers_26-9_in_annual_sheridan_dual.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-21T01:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 15 Lehigh won seven bouts, including three bonus point victories as the Mountain Hawks downed No. 24 Rutgers 26-9 Friday night in the annual Billy Sheridan Memorial Dual at Stabler Arena. Freshman Mason Beckman and senior Zach Rey posted wins by major decision to lead the Mountain Hawks, who moved to 7-4 on the dual season, and 3-1 against EIWA opponents.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks ready for weekend duals vs. Rutgers, Bucknell</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_ready_for_weekend_duals_vs_rutgers_bucknell.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-19T16:36:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 15 Lehigh closes out its three match home stand with dual meets against a pair of EIWA foes in No. 24 Rutgers Friday at Stabler Arena in the annual Billy Sheridan Memorial Dual and the Bison of Bucknell Saturday at Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Lehigh enjoyed a successful return home last weekend, downing Navy 28-6. The following day, Lehigh crowned six champions and had nine place winners at the Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Classic at Millersville. ]]></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:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</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>Rey nabs 100th win as Lehigh crowns six champs at Millersville</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/rey_nabs_100th_win_as_lehigh_crowns_six_champs_at_millersville.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-16T15:48:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[One day after defeating EIWA rival Navy 28-6 inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall 11 members of the Lehigh wrestling team, including several starters, competed at the Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Classic Sunday at Millersville University. It was a strong day for the Mountain Hawks, who crowned six individual champions including senior Zach Rey who picked up his 100th career victory en route to the heavyweight title.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 15 Mountain Hawks take down Navy 28-6</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_15_mountain_hawks_take_down_navy_28-6.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-15T01:43:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 15 Lehigh snapped its two match losing streak, winning eight of ten bouts in a 28-6 win over EIWA rival Navy Saturday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Senior Sean Bilodeau and sophomore Steve Dutton posted bonus point wins for the Mountain Hawks, while freshman Mason Beckman edged 17th-ranked Aaron Kalil in overtime to lead Lehigh’s effort.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 15 Lehigh returns home to battle Navy Saturday night</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_15_lehigh_returns_home_to_battle_navy_saturday_night.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-12T15:57:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The 15th-ranked Lehigh wrestling team returns home for the first time in over a month to open up a three-dual home stand Saturday night against EIWA rival Navy. The Mountain Hawks are looking to bounce back from two straight dual losses including a 24-12 setback at Cornell on Sunday. Navy is Lehigh’s second most-often wrestled opponent behind Penn State, and the Mountain Hawks will be looking to avenge an upset loss last year to the Mids in Annapolis.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks drop 24-12 decision Sunday at Cornell</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_drop_24-12_decision_sunday_at_cornell.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-08T19:51:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On a day in which six of the ten matches were decided by two points or less, No. 4 Cornell won seven of ten bouts hand No. 12 Lehigh a 24-12 setback Sunday at Newman Arena. The Big Red built a 17-0 lead at intermission and clinched the dual when Steve Bosak upset top-ranked Robert Hamlin 2-1 at 184. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 12 Lehigh heads to N.Y. to face No. 4 Cornell Sunday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_12_lehigh_heads_to_ny_to_face_no_4_cornell_sunday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-05T17:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh opens up the 2012 portion of its schedule Sunday afternoon as the 12th-ranked Mountain Hawks visit No. 4 Cornell in a matchup of the top two programs in the EIWA over the last decade. The Mountain Hawks return to dual competition after placing seventh at the Midlands Championships last week, with Robert Hamlin capturing the title at 184 and Joe Kennedy and Shane Welsh joining him as place winners. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Midlands title leads Hamlin to EIWA weekly honor</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/midlands_title_leads_hamlin_to_eiwa_weekly_honor.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2012-01-03T15:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh junior Robert Hamlin has been named EIWA Co-Wrestler of the Week, it was announced Tuesday. Hamlin went 5-0 last week at the 49th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships to capture the title at 184 as he became the fourth Lehigh wrestler to win an undergraduate Midlands title. This marks the second time in a month that Hamlin has been recognized by the EIWA.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hamlin captures Midlands title as Lehigh finishes in seventh place</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hamlin_captured_midlands_title_as_lehigh_finishes_in_seventh_place.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-12-31T02:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Junior Robert Hamlin won a 5-2 decision over Central Michigan’s Ben Bennett to win the 184 lb. weight class at the 49th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, which wrapped-up Friday at Northwestern’s Welsh-Ryan Arena. With the win Hamlin becomes the fourth Lehigh undergraduate to win a Midlands title, and the second in as many years.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hamlin, Kennedy reach semis to lead Lehigh on day one at Midlands</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hamlin_kennedy_reach_semis_to_lead_lehigh_on_day_one_at_midlands.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-12-30T03:56:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Junior Robert Hamlin and senior Joe Kennedy reached Friday’s semifinals to lead Lehigh on day one of the 49th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships Thursday at Welsh Ryan Arena. The Mountain Hawks sit in sixth place in the team standings as four other Lehigh wrestlers will compete for a spot in the top eight on Friday.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh set to return to mats at 49th Midlands Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_set_to_return_to_mats_at_49th_midlands_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-12-28T19:05:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 12 Lehigh returns to the mats following a layoff of nearly three weeks as the Mountain Hawks will compete at the prestigious Midlands Championships, hosted by Northwestern Thursday and Friday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Mountain Hawks were last in action on December 9 when they fell 24-12 to Penn State in the 100th dual meeting between the longtime rivals at Stabler Arena. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hamlin named EIWA Wrestler of the Week</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hamlin_named_eiwa_wrestler_of_the_week.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-12-12T18:59:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh junior Robert Hamlin has been named EIWA Wrestler of the Week, it was announced Monday. In his only bout of the week, Hamlin posted an impressive 8-3 decision over defending NCAA Champion Quentin Wright of Penn State in a rematch of last season’s national finals at 184. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 5 Penn State takes 100th meeting from No. 10 Lehigh, 24-12</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_5_penn_state_takes_100th_meeting_from_no_10_lehigh_24-12.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-12-10T02:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The second-largest home crowd in Lehigh wrestling history packed Stabler Arena Friday night for the 100th meeting between Lehigh and Penn State, where the defending national champion and fifth-ranked Nittany Lions downed the tenth-ranked Mountain Hawks 24-12 in front of 5,584. Captains Robert Hamlin, Joe Kennedy and Zach Rey posted victories for Lehigh as did freshman Chris Dinnien who posted an upset win at 133, but the Mountain Hawks (5-3) saw their five dual win streak come to an end. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>100th Lehigh-Penn State dual set for Friday at Stabler Arena</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/100th_lehigh-penn_state_dual_set_for_friday_at_stabler_arena.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-12-08T15:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[One of college wrestling’s oldest and greatest rivalries celebrates its 100th edition as No. 10 Lehigh hosts No. 5 Penn State Friday night at Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks have followed a 0-2 start with five straight dual wins, including a come-from-behind 21-15 win over Penn Sunday at the Palestra. In addition to being Lehigh’s most-often wrestled rival, Penn State is the defending National Champion, with four returning All-Americans. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks rally past Penn 21-15 for fifth straight dual win</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_rally_past_penn_21-15_for_fifth_straight_dual_win.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-12-04T19:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The No. 10 Lehigh wrestling team spotted No. 22 Penn an early 12-0 lead but the Mountain Hawks won six of the final seven bouts to rally for 21-15 win Sunday at the Palestra. Senior Zack Rey put Lehigh ahead with a third period pin over Anthony DiLonardo while freshman Mason Beckman clinched the victory with a 3-2 decision at 125.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 10 Lehigh visits No. 22 Penn for EIWA dual opener</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_10_lehigh_visits_no_22_penn_for_eiwa_dual_opener.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-12-02T13:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Winners of four straight duals, the No. 10 Lehigh wrestling team will get its first look at EIWA competition this season as the Mountain Hawks meet No. 22 Penn Sunday at the famed Palestra in Philadelphia. Both teams are coming off an appearance at the Northeast Duals in Troy, N.Y. last weekend. Lehigh won all three of its duals, defeating Arizona State, Purdue and North Carolina. The Mountain Hawks boast five ranked wrestlers led by junior Robert Hamlin, who is ranked No. 1 at 184. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 10 Mountain Hawks post 3-0 mark at Northeast Duals </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_10_mountain_hawks_post_3-0_mark_at_northeast_duals_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-11-26T21:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The tenth-ranked Lehigh wrestling team went undefeated at the Northeast Duals for the first time in its five trips to the event as the Mountain Hawks won all three of their duals Saturday at Hudson Valley Community College. Five Mountain Hawks went 3-0 on the day including freshman Mason Beckman and junior Robert Hamlin who did so without the aid of a win by forfeit. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks return to mats Saturday at Northeast Duals</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_return_to_mats_saturday_at_northeast_duals.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-11-23T15:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the fifth consecutive year, No. 8 Lehigh returns from the Thanksgiving holiday to compete at the Journeymen/Asics Northeast Duals on Saturday. After two tough losses to nationally-ranked Pittsburgh and Illinois, the Mountain Hawks picked up their first dual meet win on Sunday, downing Clarion 27-12. The Mountain Hawks are bringing 15 wrestlers to New York’s capital region to compete in duals against Arizona State, Purdue and North Carolina.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Strobel elected to National Wrestling Hall of Fame</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/strobel_elected_to_national_wrestling_hall_of_fame.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-11-21T20:56:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Former Lehigh head coach Greg Strobel is one of four men who have been elected as distinguished members to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, it was announced on Monday. Strobel was a standout wrestler for Oregon State before becoming a successful coach at the college and international level. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 8 Lehigh downs Clarion 27-12 for first dual win</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_8_lehigh_downs_clarion_27-12_for_first_dual_win.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-11-20T23:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Freshman Anthony Salupo pinned Cameron Moran in his varsity dual debut as No. 8 Lehigh won seven of ten bouts to defeat Clarion 27-12 for its first dual win of the season in the final dual of a tri-meet Sunday inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Freshman Mason Beckman and junior Robert Hamlin also posted bonus point wins for the Mountain Hawks, who are now 1-2 on the dual season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks to battle Illinois, Clarion Sunday at Grace Hall</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_to_battle_illinois_clarion_sunday_at_grace_hall.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-11-18T14:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh wrestling team looks to bounce back from its first home loss under Pat Santoro when the Mountain Hawks host No. 7 Illinois and Clarion for a tri-meet Sunday at Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. The Mountain Hawks battled back from a 15-0 deficit at intermission, but a win at 197 clinched the win for Pittsburgh in last week’s dual meet opener. Lehigh’s three returning All-Americans all won, with Zach Rey and Robert Hamlin posting bonus wins. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tickets to 100th Lehigh-Penn State dual going fast</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/tickets_to_100th_lehigh-penn_state_dual_going_fast.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-11-15T22:23:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics has announced that tickets to the Lehigh-Penn State wrestling match, scheduled for Friday, December 9 are selling very quickly. The lower level of Stabler Arena is already sold out for the 100th dual meet between the Mountain Hawks and the defending national champion Nittany Lions. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 6 Lehigh drops dual meet opener to Pittsburgh, 18-16</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_6_lehigh_drops_dual_meet_opener_to_pittsburgh_18-16.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-11-13T01:58:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The sixth-ranked wrestling team battled back from a 15-0 deficit at intermission but Matt Wilps’ come-from-behind win over senior Joe Kennedy at 197 clinched what became an 18-16 victory for No. 17 Pittsburgh Saturday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. The Mountain Hawks received bonus point wins from junior Robert Hamlin and senior Zach Rey, but Lehigh’s 26 match home winning streak comes to an end.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 6 Mountain Hawks to open dual slate against No. 17 Pittsburgh</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_6_mountain_hawks_to_open_dual_slate_against_no_17_pittsburgh.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:fa9de5a8-6568-4280-b52b-cf4b1293eddc</id><updated>2011-11-11T21:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After opening up the 103rd season of Lehigh wrestling last weekend with two open tournaments, the sixth ranked Mountain Hawks open their dual meet season Saturday night against No. 16 Pittsburgh. Lehigh returns three All-Americans from last year, including NCAA Champion Zach Rey at heavyweight. The Mountain Hawks crowned three champions at the UB Open and added two more at the Knight Point Clarion Open. ]]></summary></entry></feed>
