<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by  at Sat, 25 May 2013 23:00:22 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 - Wrestling News Feed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com</link><description>RSS - Wrestling News Feed</description><copyright /><generator /><item><title>Mountain Hawks once again garner NWCA academic honors</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_once_again_garner_nwca_academic_honors.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In addition to another successful season on the mats, the Lehigh wrestling program was recognized for its work in the classroom as the National Wrestling Coaches Association announced its All-Academic Individuals and top 30 teams late Monday. The Mountain Hawks tied for sixth in the country with a 3.23 team GPA, while seniors Robert Hamlin and Shane Welsh and junior Joey Napoli were named to the individual All-Academic Team.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 13:26:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Santoro welcomes six newcomers to Lehigh wrestling program</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/santoro_welcomes_six_newcomers_to_lehigh_wrestling_program.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh head coach Pat Santoro has announced the addition of six student-athletes, who will join the Mountain Hawks’ wrestling program in the fall. Six states are represented among the incoming class, which features three grapplers who project at 125 pounds. In addition, two of the six incoming wrestlers are siblings of current Mountain Hawks.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh celebrates 2012-13 school year with annual convocation</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2012-13_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 29 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, recognition of student-athlete winners of Lehigh University awards and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh reflects on season at 90th Lewis Wrestling Dinner</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_reflects_on_season_at_90th_lewis_wrestling_dinner.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh wrestling program looked back on an impressive season Saturday at the 90th annual Lewis Wrestling Dinner, held in the Wood Dining Room in Iacocca Hall on Lehigh’s Mountaintop Campus. Close to 200 wrestlers, coaches, families and supporters of Lehigh wrestling were on hand for the dinner, which featured highlights from the 2012-13 season and remarks from head coach Pat Santoro and Lehigh’s six seniors.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three-time All-American Hamlin falls in bid for NCAA title</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/three-time_all-american_hamlin_falls_in_bid_for_ncaa_title.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh senior Robert Hamlin fell short in his bid to win a NCAA title as the Mountain Hawks’ three-time All-American dropped a 12-4 major decision to Ed Ruth of Penn State in the 184 pound finals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:16:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hamlin downs Bennett 3-2 to punch return ticket to NCAA Finals</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hamlin_downs_bennett_3-2_to_punch_return_ticket_to_ncaa_finals.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the second time in three years, Lehigh’s Robert Hamlin is headed to the NCAA finals as the Mountain Hawks’ three-time All-American defeated Ben Bennett of Central Michigan 3-2 in the semifinals of the NCAA Championships Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena. A first period takedown was the difference for Hamlin, who will face No. 1 seed Ed Ruth of Penn State in Saturday’s finals.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:45:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hamlin advances to NCAA semis, becomes three-time All-American</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hamlin_advances_to_ncaa_semis_becomes_three-time_all-american.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Senior Robert Hamlin is Lehigh’s last man standing at the NCAA Wrestling Championships as he became a three-time All-American and three-time semifinalist with a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Ryan Loder of Northern Iowa. Hamlin will wrestle rival Ben Bennett of Central Michigan in Friday night’s semifinal round.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh advances three to day two of NCAA Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_advances_three_to_day_two_of_ncaa_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh senior Robert Hamlin won a 6-3 decision over Dan Rinaldi of Rutgers to reach the quarterfinals for the third straight year as the Mountain Hawks wrapped-up day one of the NCAA Championships Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena. Freshman Randy Cruz and sophomore Nathaniel Brown joined Hamlin in advancing to Friday’s second day of action.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:41:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruz, Hamlin win; two seeds upset in opening session of NCAAs</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/cruz_hamlin_win_two_seeds_upset_in_opening_session_of_ncaas.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Freshman Randy Cruz and senior Robert Hamlin posted victories to lead Lehigh in the opening session of the NCAA Wrestling Championships Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena. The Mountain Hawks went 2-3 in Thursday’s afternoon session with two of Lehigh’s three seeded wrestlers falling victim to opening round upsets.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:37:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks head to Iowa for NCAA Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_head_to_iowa_for_ncaa_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh’s five qualifiers head to Iowa for the 83rd NCAA wrestling championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, as the national tournament returns to Iowa for the first time since 2001. The Mountain Hawks have returned to the national spotlight with back-to-back eighth place finishes at the last two NCAA championships.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:21:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three of Lehigh's five qualifiers earn seeds as NCAA brackets announced</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/three_of_lehighs_five_qualifiers_earn_seeds_as_ncaa_brackets_announced.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Seeds and brackets for the upcoming NCAA Championships were announced Wednesday evening with three Lehigh wrestlers earning top 12 seeds for the national tournament March 21-23 at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Senior Robert Hamlin and junior Joey Napoli both earned No. 3 seeds at 184 and 157 respectively, while sophomore Nathaniel Brown is seeded ninth at 174.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:52:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks claim three titles, finish fourth at EIWAs</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_claim_three_titles_finish_fourth_at_eiwas.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Despite the absence of its two senior leaders, the Lehigh wrestling team enjoyed a strong finish Saturday as the EIWA Championships wrapped-up at the RAC. Freshman Randy Cruz, junior Joey Napoli and sophomore Nathaniel Brown all won individual EIWA titles as the Mountain Hawks finished in fourth place with 101.5 points.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:22:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Cruz, Napoli, Brown reach EIWA finals, Lehigh fourth after day one</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/cruz_napoli_brown_reach_eiwa_finals_lehigh_fourth_after_day_one.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three Lehigh wrestlers will compete for EIWA titles on Saturday as day one of the 109th EIWA Championships wrapped up Friday night at the RAC. Freshman Randy Cruz, junior Joey Napoli and sophomore Nathaniel Brown won semifinal bouts, with Cruz and Napoli winning by fall as the Mountain Hawks sit in fourth place with 82.5 points after one day of competition.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:38:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sends five wrestlers to EIWA semifinals</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_sends_five_wrestlers_to_eiwa_semifinals.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Five Lehigh wrestlers reached Friday night’s semifinals as the Mountain Hawks opened up action at the 109th EIWA Championships at the RAC. Senior Robert Hamlin, sophomore Nathaniel Brown and freshmen Randy Cruz and John Bolich all went 2-0 in the first session, with Hamlin and Cruz recording pins. Junior Joey Napoli won his only match to reach the semifinals as well.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:53:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Nine Mountain Hawks earn seeds as EIWA brackets unveiled</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/nine_mountain_hawks_earn_seeds_as_eiwa_brackets_unveiled.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Seeds and brackets for the 109th EIWA Championships were announced Thursday evening following a meeting of the conference’s head coaches. Nine of Lehigh’s tournament entrants were seeded in the top eight, with five of those nine Mountain Hawks earning top two seeds. Seven Mountain Hawks will compete in the opening round while three received first-round byes.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:18:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks head to Rutgers for 109th EIWA Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_head_to_rutgers_for_109th_eiwa_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh joins the other 13 EIWA member institutions in Piscataway, N.J. for the 109th EIWA Championships, hosted by Rutgers. The EIWA is the nation’s oldest wrestling conference, with Lehigh being the historically dominant team, having won 200 individual titles and 34 team championships. Lehigh has finished second in three of the last four tournaments, falling just 2.5 points short of Cornell last year. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:26:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Minotti, Riddick capture titles to lead Lehigh at NCO Sunday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/minotti_riddick_capture_titles_to_lead_lehigh_at_nco_sunday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Freshmen Mitch Minotti and Elliot Riddick claimed titles to lead a contingent of 11 Lehigh wrestlers who competed in the National Collegiate Open Sunday in Richmond, Va. Minotti and Riddick were two of our Mountain Hawks who placed in the top six of their respective weight classes on the day.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:19:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh finishes dual season strong with 31-9 win at Bucknell</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_finishes_dual_season_strong_with_31-9_win_at_bucknell.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh wrestling team closed out its dual meet season with an impressive 31-9 win over Bucknell Friday night at Davis Gym. The Mountain Hawks won eight bouts including four wins by major decision to finish the dual season with a 10-7. Lehigh has now won at least 10 dual meets in 14 consecutive seasons.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:33:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks head to Bucknell to close out dual meet season</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_head_to_bucknell_to_close_out_dual_meet_season.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh wrestling team heads to Lewisburg, Pa. for its final dual meet of the regular season as the Mountain Hawks square off against the Bucknell Bison Friday night. The Mountain Hawks have won their last three duals to keep hope alive for a ten dual win season. Last weekend Lehigh went 2-0 in western Pennsylvania, downing No. 14 Pittsburgh 22-14 on Friday before routing Clarion 39-9 on Saturday. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:37:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Hamlin nabs 100th win as Lehigh pounds Clarion 39-9</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/hamlin_nabs_100th_win_as_lehigh_pounds_clarion_39-9.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Senior Robert Hamlin picked up his 100th career victory as the Lehigh wrestling team completed a 2-0 weekend in western Pennsylvania with a 39-9 win over Clarion at Tippin Gym. Hamlin’s pin was one of three falls for the Mountain Hawk, as freshman Randy Cruz and sophomore Anthony Salupo also posted pins to pace the Mountain Hawks, who improve to 9-7 on the season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:24:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks post 22-14 win at No. 14 Pittsburgh</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_post_22-14_win_at_no_14_pittsburgh.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh wrestling team picked up its second win of the season over a ranked opponent as the Mountain Hawks downed No. 14 Pittsburgh 22-14 Friday night at Fitzgerald Field House. Senior Robert Hamlin’s 99th career victory, a 4-2 decision over Max Thomusseit at 184 clinched the dual for the Mountain Hawks, who improve to 8-7 on the season. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:28:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh heads west for weekend duals at No.14 Pittsburgh, Clarion</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_heads_west_for_weekend_duals_at_no14_pittsburgh_clarion.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh heads to western Pennsylvania for a pair of weekend duals as the Mountain Hawks will visit No. 14 Pittsburgh Friday night before heading to Clarion for a Saturday clash. The Mountain Hawks split dual meets against EIWA foes at Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall last Sunday, falling to Harvard for the first time since 1998 before bouncing back with a 27-16 win over Brown. Seniors Shane Welsh and Robert Hamlin and freshman Randy Cruz all went 2-0 last weekend to pace the Mountain Hawks...]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks split against Harvard and Brown on Senior Day</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_split_against_harvard_and_brown_on_senior_day.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three Lehigh wrestlers scored first period pins as the Mountain Hawks closed out their home schedule with a 27-16 win over Brown Sunday inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Lehigh had to settle for a split on the afternoon however, as Harvard captured the final two bouts to stun the Mountain Hawks 25-16 in Sunday’s opening dual on Senior Day at Grace Hall.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh winter storm update: Saturday lacrosse events postponed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_winter_storm_update_saturday_lacrosse_events_postponed.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The strong winter storm that is expected to batter the northeast on Friday has forced the postponement of Saturday’s men’s lacrosse season-opener against Saint Joseph’s and the women’s lacrosse team’s scrimmage against La Salle. Both events will now take place on Sunday, beginning with the men’s lacrosse game, which will face-off at noon at the Ulrich Sports Complex.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh welcomes Harvard and Brown Sunday for final home duals</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_welcomes_harvard_and_brown_sunday_for_final_home_duals.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a weekend away from the mats, Lehigh returns to action with its final home duals of the season, as the Mountain Hawks welcome EIWA rivals Harvard and Brown to Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall on Sunday. Two weekends ago, Lehigh upset then-No. 16 Oklahoma 21-14 and dropped a tight 20-14 decision to No. 10 Oregon State. The Mountain Hawks’ six seniors will be recognized prior to the Harvard match.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:01:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Shane Welsh named EIWA Wrestler of the Week</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/shane_welsh_named_eiwa_wrestler_of_the_week.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following wins over a pair of top ten-ranked opponents on consecutive days, Lehigh senior Shane Welsh was named EIWA Wrestler of the Week Sunday night. Welsh entered the weekend unranked at 149, but posted wins over No. 9 Nick Lester of Oklahoma Friday and No. 7 Scott Sakaguchi on Saturday in what was a 1-1 weekend for the Mountain Hawks on the mats.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:09:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Upset bid denied as Lehigh falls to Oregon State 20-14</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/upset_bid_denied_as_lehigh_falls_to_oregon_state_20-14.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[One day after upsetting No. 16 Oklahoma, the Lehigh wrestling team fell just short in another upset bid as No. 10 Oregon State won six of ten bouts to defeat the Mountain Hawks 20-14 Saturday afternoon at Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Lehigh trailed 10-8 at intermission, but Oregon State won three of the next four matches to clinch the dual.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks rally to upset No. 16 Oklahoma 21-14</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_rally_to_upset_no_16_oklahoma_21-14.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In its most impressive win of the season to date, the Lehigh wrestling team won six of ten bouts to upset No. 16 Oklahoma 21-14 in front of 2,719 fans Friday night at Stabler Arena. Senior Robert Hamlin gave Lehigh the lead for good with a 22-7 technical fall in 5:43 over Nolan McBryde at 184, as the Mountain Hawks won the final four bouts to rally for the victory.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh set to host two nationally ranked foes this weekend</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_set_to_host_two_nationally_ranked_foes_this_weekend.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Mountain Hawks look to bounce back from a heartbreaking one-point loss to Rutgers last weekend as Lehigh returns home for weekend duals against nationally-ranked Oklahoma and Oregon State. Lehigh will meet No. 16 Oklahoma Friday at Stabler Arena before meeting No. 10 Oregon State Saturday afternoon inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:11:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Rutgers edges Lehigh 17-16 in nailbiter at the RAC</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/rutgers_edges_lehigh_17-16_in_nailbiter_at_the_rac.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In a back-and-forth match that saw the lead change hands four times, Billy Smith’s 6-0 win over freshman Jack Delia gave Rutgers a 17-16 win over Lehigh Friday night at the RAC. The teams split ten bouts on the evening with the Scarlet Knights posting two wins by major decision while the Mountain Hawks managed just one.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:39:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Border rivals meet Friday as Mountain Hawks visit Rutgers</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/border_rivals_meet_friday_as_mountain_hawks_visit_rutgers.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh closes out a string of three consecutive road duals against EIWA opponents Friday night as the Mountain Hawks battle border rival Rutgers at the RAC in Piscataway, N.J. The Mountain Hawks snapped their three dual losing streak by going 2-0 last weekend with road wins at Navy (19-15) and American (30-12). Five Mountain Hawks posted 2-0 records last weekend, including ranked-wrestlers, Joey Napoli, Nathaniel Brown and Robert Hamlin, EIWA champion Shane Welsh and freshman Randy Cruz. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh pounds American 30-12 to complete 2-0 weekend trip</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_pounds_american_30-12_to_complete_2-0_weekend_trip.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Senior Robert Hamlin and freshman John Bolich posted pins as the Lehigh wrestling team completed a 2-0 weekend versus EIWA foes with a 30-12 triumph over American Sunday at Bender Arena. The Mountain Hawks won seven of ten bouts, scoring bonus points in four of those wins to improve to 5-4 in duals, and 2-2 against EIWA opponents.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:52:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks ride strong start to 19-15 win at Navy</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_ride_strong_start_to_19-15_win_at_navy.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh snapped its three dual losing streak, winning four of the first five bouts and holding off a late Navy charge to down the Midshipmen 19-15 Saturday at Alumni Hall. The Mountain Hawks won six bouts overall to defeat Navy for the second straight year and even their dual record at 4-4.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 15:47:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hits the road to face EIWA rivals Navy and American</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_hits_the_road_to_face_eiwa_rivals_navy_and_american.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh looks to snap a three-dual losing streak as the Mountain Hawks take to the road for a pair of EIWA duals. The Mountain Hawks will meet Navy for the 93rd time Saturday in Annapolis, Md., before trekking to Washington, D.C. to face American on Sunday. Lehigh opened the 2013 portion of its schedule with a 20-13 loss to Cornell on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks won four matches, highlighted by Robert Hamlin’s 3-1, sudden victory win over defending national champion Steve Bosak at 184. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:14:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks drop 20-13 decision Sunday to No. 8 Cornell</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_drop_20-13_decision_sunday_to_no_8_cornell.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Despite spotting No. 8 Cornell an early 11-0 lead, No. 25 Lehigh battled back winning four of the next six bouts, but the Big Red ultimately prevailed by a 20-13 score Sunday afternoon inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Senior Robert Hamlin knocked off defending NCAA Champion Steve Bosak 3-1 in sudden victory at 184, but it wasn’t enough as the Big Red won six bouts on the day.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2013 16:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>EIWA rivals clash Sunday as No. 25 Lehigh hosts No. 8 Cornell</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/eiwa_rivals_clash_sunday_as_no_25_lehigh_hosts_no_8_cornell.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In its first action of 2013, No. 25 Lehigh welcomes EIWA rival and eighth-ranked Cornell to Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall Sunday afternoon. Both teams enjoyed success in recent holiday tournament action. The Mountain Hawks were the only school to place three wrestlers in the finals at the Midlands Championships as Lehigh finished sixth as a team. Cornell finished fourth at the Southern Scuffle on the strength of two individual champions. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 09:59:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh places three in Midlands finals; finishes sixth overall</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_places_three_in_midlands_finals_finishes_sixth_overall.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The final day of the 50th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships started well for Lehigh on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks placed three in the finals and had six wrestlers place in the top eight. Unfortunately, Sunday night’s final session was unkind to the Mountain Hawks as Lehigh wrestlers went 0-3 in finals matches as the Mountain Hawks finished sixth in the team race with 74 team points.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:35:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli, Brown, Hamlin reach semis to pace Lehigh at Midlands</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/napoli_brown_hamlin_reach_semis_to_pace_lehigh_at_midlands.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three Lehigh wrestlers advanced to Sunday’s championship semifinals, to pace the Mountain Hawks in a marathon opening day at the 50th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Senior Robert Hamlin, junior Joey Napoli and sophomore Nathaniel Brown reached the semis, while five other Mountain Hawks remain alive in consolations.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:43:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh wrestlers return to action at 50th Midlands Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_wrestlers_return_to_action_at_50th_midlands_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a break for final exams and the holidays, No. 25 Lehigh returns to the mats at the 50th Ken Kraft Midlands Championships, hosted by Northwestern Saturday and Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Mountain Hawks last competed on December 6 when they dropped a 26-9 decision at Iowa. Lehigh returns to one of the college wrestling’s premier in-season tournaments with a full squad for the fourth straight year. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:49:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Eric Hess to be sidelined indefinitely </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/eric_hess_to_be_sidelined_indefinitely_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh wrestler Eric Hess has been sidelined from competition indefinitely due to issues stemming from his successful treatment of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Hess, who has started all six of the Mountain Hawks’ duals this season at 165, is in his first season of eligibility for Lehigh. He was previously diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in the spring of 2010 and successfully beat the disease enabling a return to competition.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:42:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>January 6 Lehigh-Cornell dual close to selling out</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/january_6_lehigh-cornell_dual_close_to_selling_out.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics has announced that tickets for the Lehigh-Cornell wrestling match on Sunday, January 6 are close to selling out. The only seats remaining for the highly anticipated dual between the EIWA rivals are the first 2 rows in the 200 level of Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. All lower level seats have been sold.  Fans are encouraged to get their tickets before the match is a complete sellout. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:51:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>No. 5 Iowa rides fast start to 26-9 win over No. 23 Lehigh</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/no_5_iowa_rides_fast_start_to_26-9_win_over_no_23_lehigh.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh wrestling team visited Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the first time since 2002, but the host Hawkeyes greeted the Mountain Hawks rudely, as No. 5 Iowa raced to a 23-0 lead en route to a 26-9 win over No. 23 Lehigh on Thursday. The Hawkeyes won the first six bouts and seven of the ten matches overall.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:18:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to wrestle at No. 5 Iowa Thursday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_to_wrestle_at_no_5_iowa_thursday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the first time since 2002 the Lehigh wrestling team heads to Iowa as the 23rd-ranked Mountain Hawks meet the fifth-ranked Hawkeyes Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Mountain Hawks are coming off an up-and-down weekend at home where they posted an impressive 34-7 win over Hofstra before stumbling 24-12 against Penn in their EIWA opener. Senior Robert Hamlin, junior Joey Napoli and sophomore Nathaniel Brown were the only three wrestlers to post 2-0 marks last weekend. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:59:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Penn stuns No. 21 Lehigh 24-12 in Sheridan Dual</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/penn_stuns_no_21_lehigh_24-12_in_sheridan_dual.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Less than 24 hours after an impressive 34-7 win over Hofstra, the Lehigh wrestling team was unable to deliver a similar performance in Saturday’s match with Penn as the 21st-ranked Mountain Hawks fell to the Quakers 24-12 in the annual Billy Sheridan Memorial Dual inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:51:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks roll to 34-7 win over visiting Hofstra</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/mountain_hawks_roll_to_34-7_win_over_visiting_hofstra.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In its first action in nearly two weeks, No. 21 Lehigh returned home with a 34-7 win over Hofstra Friday night inside Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall. Sophomore Anthony Salupo knocked off eighth-ranked Luke Vaith 8-5 at 141 highlighting a night in which the Mountain Hawks won eight bouts, scoring bonus points in five of the eight wins with two pins, a technical fall and two major decisions.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:41:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>After weekend off, No. 21 Lehigh set to host Hofstra and Penn</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/after_weekend_off_no_21_lehigh_set_to_host_hofstra_and_penn.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a rare Thanksgiving weekend away from competition, No. 21 Lehigh returns home for a pair of duals against regional foes. The Mountain Hawks will host Hofstra Friday night before welcoming EIWA rival Penn Saturday afternoon in the conference opener for both teams. Lehigh went 1-1 on its first road trip of the season, falling 29-6 at Penn State on November 16 before bouncing back with an 18-12 win at Bloomsburg the following day.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:05:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Wins over top six foes propel Napoli to EIWA weekly honors</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/wins_over_top_six_foes_propel_napoli_to_eiwa_weekly_honors.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a 2-0 weekend that included two wins over wrestlers ranked in the top six nationally, Lehigh junior Joey Napoli was named EIWA Co-Wrestler of the Week on Monday. Napoli posted wins over No. 2 Dylan Alton of Penn State on Friday night and No. 6 Frank Hickman of Bloomsburg as the Mountain Hawks went 1-1 in duals against the Nittany Lions and Huskies.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:09:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh tops Bloomsburg, 18-12, for second victory</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_tops_bloomsburg_18-12_for_second_victory.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After falling to No. 2 Penn State the night before, the Lehigh wrestling team rebounded with an 18-12 victory over the Bloomsburg Huskies on Saturday afternoon at the Nelson Fieldhouse. Junior Joey Napoli earned an important win at 157 over sixth-ranked Frank Hickman en route to the Mountain Hawks’ second victory of the season. Lehigh will now be idle until November 30 when it will host Hofstra at 7 p.m.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Napoli, Delia notch wins as Lehigh falls at rival Penn State</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/napoli_delia_notch_wins_as_lehigh_falls_at_rival_penn_state.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Junior Joey Napoli upset second ranked Dylan Alton at 157 but two-time defending national champion and No. 2 ranked Penn State won eight of the first nine bouts en route to a 29-6 win over No. 21 Lehigh Friday night at Rec Hall. The Mountain Hawks were competitive in several other matches, losing four by a combined seven points, as they fall to 1-1 on the season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:37:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hits the road for battles with No. 2 Penn State, Bloomsburg</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wrestling/lehigh_hits_the_road_for_battles_with_no_2_penn_state_bloomsburg.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh wrestling team takes to the road for the first time this season with a pair of weekend duals against in-state foes. The 21st-ranked Mountain Hawks will first visit two-time defending national champion Penn State Friday in the 101st dual meet between the longtime Eastern rivals. Then, Lehigh will stop in Bloomsburg to face the Huskies Saturday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks opened their season with a 23-16 win over Binghamton on November 8. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:57:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>