﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Lehigh University Athletics News Feed</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com" /><updated>2012-02-11T04:00:44Z</updated><author><name /></author><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><entry><title>Mountain Hawks host Colgate Saturday on Fan Appreciation Night</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_host_colgate_saturday_on_fan_appreciation_night.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-10T21:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to bounce back from a tough loss at American when it hits the hardwood less than 48 hours later. The Mountain Hawks return home for their second-to-last home game Saturday, welcoming Colgate to Stabler Arena for a 7 p.m. tip. It will be Fan Appreciation Night as admission is FREE for all and Radio Disney AM 640 will be on-site with entertainment, music, prizes and more. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Cassese named assistant coach for 2014 U.S. Men’s National Team</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/cassese_named_assistant_coach_for_2014_us_men’s_national_team.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-10T20:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese has been named an assistant coach for the 2014 U.S. men’s national team, as announced on Friday. He will join a staff led by former Navy head coach Richie Meade, who was named the United States’ head coach in December. Also on Meade’s staff are Dave Pietramala (Johns Hopkins) and Jeff Tambroni (Penn State).]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh kicks off 2012 campaign at Saint Joseph’s Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/lehigh_kicks_off_2012_campaign_at_saint_joseph’s_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-10T15:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Following more than four weeks of preseason practice, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will travel to Philadelphia on Saturday for its season opener at Saint Joseph’s. Faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at Finnesey Field. This marks the fifth straight year that the Mountain Hawks will open with Saint Joe’s, with Lehigh winning three of the previous four meetings. The Hawks are led by first-year head coach Taylor Wray, who came to Saint Joseph’s from Lehigh where he spent four seasons as assistant coach.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh’s offense goes cold in 71-62 loss at American</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh’s_offense_goes_cold_in_71-62_loss_at_american.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-10T01:52:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After jumping out to a 21-10 lead, Lehigh’s offense went ice cold, finishing with its second-lowest point output of the season in a 71-62 loss at American (16-8, 7-2 Patriot League) Thursday night. Junior C.J. McCollum finished with 30 points, his fifth game with 30 or more points this season. After scoring 23 points in the first nine minutes, the Mountain Hawks (18-7, 6-3) went cold in scoring only 39 over the final 31 minutes.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks to rebound at Colgate Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_looks_to_rebound_at_colgate_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-09T23:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After suffering a tough loss Wednesday, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will look to rebound Saturday at Colgate with tip set for 4 p.m. Lehigh won the first meeting in a thrilling double-overtime game as Lehigh will be looking for their 14th straight victory over Colgate. The game will be televised on Time Warner Cable Sports, shown live in Central and Northern N.Y. and the Binghamton area.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh’s home game vs. Lafayette to air on CBS Sports Network</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh’s_home_game_vs_lafayette_to_air_on_cbs_sports_network.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-09T21:07:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh men’s basketball’s game vs. Lafayette on Saturday, Feb. 18 has been selected as the Patriot League’s flex contest and will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network. Tip is set for 4 p.m. in Stabler Arena. It will mark the Mountain Hawks’ third nationally-televised game in a nine-day stretch, along with consecutive Thursday night showdowns at American (Feb. 9) and Bucknell (Feb. 16). ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks continue home stand in search of first win</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtennis/mountain_hawks_continue_home_stand_in_search_of_first_win.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-09T19:26:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s tennis team returns to the court this weekend in search of its first win of the season. The Mountain Hawks will host Mount St. Mary’s on Saturday before hosting Delaware on Sunday.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh continues home stand looking to extend win streak</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtennis/lehigh_continues_home_stand_looking_to_extend_win_streak.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-09T18:49:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After reeling off two straight wins last weekend, Lehigh will continue its eight-match home stand this weekend. The Mountain Hawks will face Mount St. Mary’s Saturday and Delaware on Sunday inside the Lewis Tennis Center.]]></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:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</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 set for final meet before PL Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtrackfield/lehigh_set_for_final_meet_before_pl_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-09T15:40:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In the final meet before the Patriot League Championships next weekend, the Lehigh men’s track and field team will take part in the Lafayette/Rider Invitational at 5 p.m. Friday at the NYC Armory. The Mountain Hawks have put together some stellar performances this season and will look to continue that trend on Friday prior to the Championships next weekend in Lewisburg, Pa.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh competes Friday in final meet before Championships</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtrackfield/lehigh_competes_friday_in_final_meet_before_championships.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-09T15:40:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In the final meet before the Patriot League Championships next weekend, the Lehigh women’s track and field team will compete at the Lafayette/Rider Invitational at 5 p.m. Friday at the NYC Armory. The Mountain Hawks have put together some stellar performances this season and will look to continue that trend on Friday prior to heading to Bucknell next weekend for the Championships.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh falls 67-50 to American Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_falls_67-50_to_american_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-09T01:42:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Seniors Alexa Williams and Emily Gratch combined for 29 points on 10-of-18 shooting, but it wasn’t enough as the Lehigh women’s basketball team (13-10, 6-3 PL) fell 67-50 to American (17-6, 9-0 PL) Wednesday. Williams led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds while Gratch added 13 points and tied her season-high of 11 rebounds for her third double-double of the season. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh tabbed for repeat in Patriot League preseason poll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_tabbed_for_repeat_in_patriot_league_preseason_poll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-08T17:36:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After reclaiming its perch atop the Patriot League in softball in 2011, Lehigh was picked to repeat as Patriot League champions in 2012, as the league announced its softball preseason poll Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks garnered 48 points and eight out of 12 first place votes to edge Colgate in the poll, which was voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks announce football class of 2016</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/mountain_hawks_announce_football_class_of_2016.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-08T15:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh football program is rooted in tradition, one that includes both academic and athletic success. On the heels of Lehigh’s tenth Patriot League football championship, and second straight NCAA FCS Playoff berth, head coach Andy Coen announced the signing of 22 student-athletes who will join the Mountain Hawks’ football program in the fall, a group that will look to continue Lehigh’s tradition of success.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh hosts American for crucial game Wednesday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_hosts_american_for_crucial_game_wednesday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-07T22:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After three straight road games, the Lehigh women’s basketball team will return home to host American Wednesday at 7 p.m. Lehigh is in sole possession of second place in the Patriot League, maintaining a one-game lead over a pair of teams and will look to pull within one game of first-place American. Lehigh will also look for a season-series split after falling to the Eagles in January.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh heads to American Thursday for CBS Sports Network tilt</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_heads_to_american_thursday_for_cbs_sports_network_tilt.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-07T21:20:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Following five straight games in the Lehigh Valley, the Lehigh men’s basketball team heads to our nation’s capital on Thursday to face American in a big Patriot League showdown. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network with Jason Knapp and Vince Curran on the call. Thursday’s game could prove crucial in the battle for a top-two seed in the league standings and a guaranteed home game for a potential Patriot League Semifinal.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh football to be recognized at Wednesday's women's basketball game</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_football_to_be_recognized_at_wednesdays_womens_basketball_game.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-07T21:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The two-time defending Patriot League Champion Lehigh football team will be honored Wednesday night at halftime of Lehigh’s women’s basketball game versus American at Stabler Arena. Lehigh enjoyed one of the finest seasons in school history in 2011, going 11-2 and advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA FCS Playoffs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Season Preview: Lehigh looks to take the next step in 2012</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/lehigh_looks_to_take_the_next_step_in_2012.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-07T14:45:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[By most accounts, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team enjoyed a successful 2011 season, but the Mountain Hawks aren’t satisfied. Their most significant accomplishment was making the team’s first Patriot League Tournament since 2006, but they want more. Entering this season, Lehigh has its eyes set on breaking onto the national lacrosse landscape while competing for a league championship and berth in the NCAA Tournament, where they hope to do damage against the nation’s elite.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Williams earns second PL Player of the Week award </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/williams_earns_second_pl_player_of_the_week_award_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-06T20:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the second time this season and of her career, Lehigh women’s basketball senior Alexa Williams has been named the Patriot League Female Player of the Week, as announced by the league Monday. Williams tied her career high with 23 points in a 75-73 comeback victory at Holy Cross Saturday as the Warren, Ohio native also set career highs in field goals made (10) and attempted (15). ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Leung nabs second Patriot League swimming honor of season</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wswimming/leung_nabs_second_patriot_league_swimming_honor_of_season.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-06T19:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh freshman Alissa Leung has been named the Patriot League Female Swimmer of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. The award is Leung’s second of the season, as she also earned Patriot League honors for her performance against Marist in the first week of January. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>IFL Veteran QB Lands in the Valley</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/ifl_veteran_qb_lands_in_the_valley.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-06T17:26:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks are proud to have added veteran QB Dixie Wooten to their 2012 training camp roster.  The Steelhawks acquired Wooten’s rights from the IFL’s Nebraska Danger.

The Steelhawks will be bringing back the fast paced, exciting action of Indoor Football to Stabler Arena beginning March 11, 2012.  Season tickets are now available, as are individual tickets for all games.  For more information about tickets, please visit www.lehightickets.com.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Women's tennis drops 4-3 heartbreaker to Saint Francis (Pa.)</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtennis/womens_tennis_drops_4-3_heartbreaker_to_saint_francis_pa.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-05T21:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks down Saint Francis (Pa.) for second straight win</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtennis/mountain_hawks_down_saint_francis_pa_for_second_straight_win.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-05T20:15:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh completed a perfect 2-0 weekend on Sunday as the Mountain Hawks downed Saint Francis (Pa.) 5-2 inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks swept the doubles matches and then won four out of six singles matches with a revamped lineup to improve to 2-1 overall on the season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh’s weekend highlighted by two school records</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtrackfield/lehigh’s_weekend_highlighted_by_two_school_records.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-05T02:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s track and field team competed in a pair of meets over the weekend. One group of Mountain Hawks went to the New Balance Collegiate Invitational at the NYC Armory while the other stayed home as Lehigh hosted the 20th John Covert Classic. In both non-scoring meets, Lehigh had some great individual performances highlighted by a pair of broken school records.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh has successful weekend at pair of meets </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtrackfield/lehigh_has_successful_weekend_at_pair_of_meets_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-05T01:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s track and field team competed in a pair of meets over the weekend. One group went to the New Balance Collegiate Invitational at the NYC Armory while the other stayed home as Lehigh hosted the 20th John Covert Classic. In both non-scoring meets, Lehigh had some great individual performances highlighted by freshman Adelou Adesida's first place in the high jump at the Classic.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Goldblum's heroics propel Lehigh past FDU for first win</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtennis/goldblums_heroics_propel_lehigh_past_fdu_for_first_win.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-05T00:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In a gritty, tightly-contested affair, the Lehigh men’s tennis team picked up its first win of the season, edging Fairleigh Dickinson 4-3 Saturday at the Lewis Tennis Center. Freshman Dan Goldblum grinded out a three-set win over Mark Hemy at No. 6 singles for the decisive point as the Mountain Hawks move to 1-1 on the young season.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh falls in tri-meet with Penn State, Saint Francis (Pa.)</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wswimming/lehigh_falls_in_tri-meet_with_penn_state_saint_francis_pa.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-05T00:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks close out dual meet season at Penn State</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mswimming/mountain_hawks_close_out_dual_meet_season_at_penn_state.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-05T00:02:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks upended by Fairleigh Dickinson, 7-0</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtennis/mountain_hawks_upended_by_fairleigh_dickinson_7-0.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-04T21:55:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Despite another competitive effort from the Lehigh women’s tennis team, the Mountain Hawks dropped their second straight match to open the season, falling 7-0 to Fairleigh Dickinson Saturday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The visiting Knights won all three doubles and all six singles matches to win their season opener, while Lehigh falls to 0-2 with the loss.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh rolls to 75-51 win over Holy Cross</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_rolls_to_75-51_win_over_holy_cross.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-04T21:16:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team used a 15-4 first-half run to open a 40-25 halftime advantage before rolling in the second, as the Mountain Hawks (18-6, 6-2 Patriot League) downed Holy Cross (9-13, 3-5), 75-51, on Saturday in Stabler Arena. Lehigh was led by junior C.J. McCollum, who filled up the stat sheet once again with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and five steals to lead the Mountain Hawks to their fourth straight win. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh uses 15-0 run to defeat Holy Cross, 75-73</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_uses_15-0_run_to_defeat_holy_cross_75-73.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-04T19:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team went on a 15-0 run over the final 5:29 to defeat Holy Cross 75-73 Saturday. Junior Kelly Peterson hit the game-winning three to cap off the run as Lehigh held the Crusaders without a field goal for the final 6:40. Senior Alexa Williams tied a career high with 23 points while senior Emily Gratch finished with 18 points, surpassing the 1,000 point career milestone.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks land 24 on football Academic Honor Roll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/mountain_hawks_land_24_on_football_academic_honor_roll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-03T18:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh placed 24 student-athletes on the Patriot League’s Academic Honor Roll for football, which was announced on Friday. The academic honors capped off one of the finer seasons in school history, which included the team’s second consecutive Patriot League Championship and advancement to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA FCS Playoffs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh opens home schedule against FDU, Saint Francis (Pa.)</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtennis/lehigh_opens_home_schedule_against_fdu_saint_francis_pa.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-03T15:36:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Mountain Hawks will look for their first win of the season this weekend as they open the their home slate with a pair of matches against Fairleigh Dickinson on Saturday and Saint Francis (Pa.) on Sunday inside the Lewis Tennis Center.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh travels to Penn State for final dual meet of season</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/swimming/lehigh_travels_to_penn_state_for_final_dual_meet_of_season.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-03T15:03:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh swimming and diving teams will travel to Penn State this weekend as they attempt to down the Nittany Lions in their last dual meet of the season. The meet will serve as a final tune up for both the Lehigh men and women before the Patriot League Championships February 16-18 at Navy.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks kick off second round of PL play vs. Holy Cross Sat.</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_kick_off_second_round_of_pl_play_vs_holy_cross_sat.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-03T14:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Standing at 17-6 overall and 5-2 in Patriot League play, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks for its fourth straight win on Saturday when it welcomes Holy Cross to Stabler Arena for a 2 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Hawks have defeated Lafayette, Navy and Army in succession to jump 11 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 2009-10 season when they were 22-11.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh starts second half of league play at Holy Cross Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wbball/lehigh_starts_second_half_of_league_play_at_holy_cross.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-02T23:34:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s basketball team will kick off the second half of Patriot League play Saturday at 1 p.m. at Holy Cross. The Mountain Hawks currently sit in second place, just one game ahead of the Crusaders who are in a three-way tie for third. Lehigh defeated Holy Cross in the league opener as the Mountain Hawks are looking for their fourth straight season sweep of the Crusaders.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks battle, but drop season opener to Rutgers</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtennis/mountain_hawks_battle_but_drop_season_opener_to_rutgers.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-02T22:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[In its 2012 spring season opener, the Lehigh women’s tennis team fell 7-0 to a very tough Rutgers squad Thursday afternoon inside the Lewis Tennis Center. The Scarlet Knights, out of the Big East conference, swept all three doubles matches and all six singles matches in the season opener for both teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh places 11 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/msoccer/lehigh_places_11_on_patriot_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-02T19:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s soccer team placed 11 on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Thursday. Four Mountain Hawks earned at least a 3.60 GPA, landing them on Lehigh’s Dean List as well, capping off Lehigh's stellar season on and off the pitch. Senior architecture major Christopher Rabey led the way with a 4.00 GPA, his second straight season on the league honor roll.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Seventeen from women’s soccer named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wsoccer/seventeen_from_women’s_soccer_named_to_pl_academic_honor_roll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-02T19:17:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh women’s soccer placed 17 student-athletes on the Patriot League’s Academic Honor Roll, which was announced on Thursday. The Mountain Hawks earned success on and off the field in 2011, earning wins over Patriot League Champion Army and finalist Navy. They also sustained excellence in the classroom, led by senior Jana Basubas who was named Academic All-Patriot League while being named a Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award candidate.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks competing in pair of weekend meets </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtrackfield/mountain_hawks_competing_in_pair_of_weekend_meets_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-02T18:57:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s track and field team will split up its squad to participate in a pair of meets this weekend. Some Mountain Hawks will compete at the prestigious New Balance Collegiate Invitational at the NYC Armory on Friday at 11 a.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. while the rest of the team while compete in the John Covert Classic which Lehigh will host at the Rauch Fieldhouse on Saturday at 10 a.m.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh splits squad for pair of weekend meets </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtrackfield/lehigh_splits_squad_for_pair_of_weekend_meets_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-02T18:50:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s track and field team will split its squad up to participate in a pair of meets this weekend. Some Mountain Hawks will compete at the prestigious New Balance Collegiate Invitational at the NYC Armory on Friday at 11 a.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. while the rest of the team while compete in the John Covert Classic which Lehigh will host at the Rauch Fieldhouse on Saturday at 10 a.m. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh picked third in preseason poll, Torcivia Defensive Player of the Year</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_picked_third_in_preseason_poll_torcivia_defensive_player_of_the_year.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-02T15:47:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s lacrosse team was picked third in the Patriot League preseason poll announced Thursday while senior Leigh Ann Torcivia earned Defensive Player of the Year honors. Led by co-captains Torcivia and junior Julie McBrien, the Mountain Hawks are looking to make their sixth straight Patriot League Tournament in 2012.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh vs. Colgate free of charge as part of Fan Appreciation Night</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_vs_colgate_free_of_charge_as_part_of_fan_appreciation_night.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-02T14:09:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh men’s basketball’s game vs. Colgate on Saturday, Feb. 11 will be FREE of charge as part of a special Fan Appreciation Night. Tipoff against the Raiders is set for 7 p.m. in Stabler Arena. As part of the night, Lehigh Athletics has partnered with Radio Disney (AM 640) to provide on-site entertainment, prizes and more. To claim your FREE tickets, please click here. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Eleven Mountain Hawks placed on PL Academic Honor Roll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mxcountry/eleven_mountain_hawks_placed_on_pl_academic_honor_roll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-01T21:11:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s cross country team has placed 11 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, which is tied for the second most in the league. Sophomore business major Ryan Knouse led the Mountain Hawks with a 4.00 GPA while senior bioengineering major Evan Flach achieved a 3.96 GPA to cap off a stellar cross country season on and off the course. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh places 13 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wxcountry/lehigh_places_13_on_patriot_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-01T20:13:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s cross country team placed 13 student-athletes on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Six Mountain Hawks earned at least a 3.60 GPA, landing them on Lehigh’s Dean List as well capping off a stellar cross country season on and off the course. Senior design arts major Megan Hetzel led the way with a perfect 4.00, her fourth straight year on the Honor Roll. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>DiMaria and Fantoni: Lehigh’s dynamic duo</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/dimaria_and_fantoni_lehigh’s_dynamic_duo.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-01T18:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh junior attackmen David DiMaria and Dante Fantoni went to high school less than a mile from each other on Long Island. While DiMaria was tearing it up for Half Hollows Hills West, Fantoni was doing the same for St. Anthony’s. Little did they know that in the near future, the two would complement each other as one of the nation’s top collegiate scoring duos. Not only that, but they’d also help lead the Mountain Hawks to the verge of national prowess.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh looks back at successful season at annual banquet</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/lehigh_looks_back_at_successful_season_at_annual_banquet.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-01T16:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![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.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2012 Lehigh baseball schedule highlighted by California trip</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/baseball/2012_lehigh_baseball_schedule_highlighted_by_california_trip.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-02-01T14:30:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[With the 2012 Lehigh baseball season less than a month away, head coach Sean Leary and the Mountain Hawks are set to play one of their toughest schedules in program history. Lehigh’s 2012 slate is highlighted by the program’s first-ever trip to California where Lehigh will play eight games including three at No. 22 Cal which advanced to the second round of the 2011 College World Series.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Nine Mountain Hawks named to League Academic Honor Roll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/nine_mountain_hawks_named_to_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-01-31T19:28:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![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.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh places 10 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/fhockey/lehigh_places_10_on_patriot_league_academic_honor_roll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:3a06a8f0-01ff-4921-8bf8-a1f33582fff1</id><updated>2012-01-31T16:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Ten members of the Lehigh field hockey team were named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll on Tuesday, capping off an impressive season on and off the field. The Mountain Hawks finished 3-2 in league play to earn a spot in the Patriot League Tournament while garnering numerous academic accolades including the Patriot League’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year. ]]></summary></entry></feed>
