<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by  at Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:06 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 - Lehigh University Athletics News Feed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com</link><description>RSS - Lehigh University Athletics News Feed</description><copyright /><generator /><item><title>Lehigh to host Women's National Tournament this weekend</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wlacrosse/lehigh_to_host_prestigious_national_tournament_this_weekend.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Lacrosse National Tournament heads to Bethlehem this weekend, which includes a showdown between Team USA and Team Canada on Saturday. The tournament began in 1933 to showcase the best post-collegiate and club women’s lacrosse players and has grown into one of the largest women’s lacrosse events in the nation. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:25:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hess and Snyder named USILA Scholar All-Americans</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/hess_and_snyder_named_usila_scholar_all-americans.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh seniors Brian Hess and Ryan Snyder have been named USILA Scholar All-Americans, as announced on Tuesday. The two honorees were the most in the Patriot League, joining Army’s Brendan Buckley, Bucknell’s Mike Huffner and Colgate’s Peter Baum as five of the more than 90 individuals across Division I, II and III recognized.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:00 EDT</pubDate></item><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>McCollum enjoys busy stretch with combine, graduation and draft lottery</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_enjoys_busy_stretch_with_combine_graduation_and_draft_lottery.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Former Lehigh standout C.J. McCollum is in the midst of a busy stretch with the NBA Combine last weekend followed by graduation on Monday and the NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday. McCollum’s stock has continued to rise and is predicted by many as a top-10 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. He walked at graduation Monday and was one of nearly Lehigh 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students to receive their diplomas. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh retains men's Presidents' Cup; finishes third overall</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_retains_mens_presidents_cup_finishes_third_overall.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh finished third in the final Patriot League Presidents’ Cup standings announced Monday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks won a school-record five Patriot League titles in the 2012-13 academic year, en route to their fourth straight top three Presidents’ Cup finish. Lehigh won the men’s trophy for the second straight year, while the Mountain Hawk women finished third.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 13:13:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Volleyball defeats three teams in China halfway through trip</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/volleyball_defeats_three_teams_in_china_halfway_through_trip.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Just one day after final exams concluded, the Lehigh volleyball team departed for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to tour historic sites and play tough opponents in China. The Mountain Hawks are 3-3 in match play halfway through their trip abroad.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:51:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks conclude season at NCAA Tempe Regional</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mgolf/mountain_hawks_conclude_season_at_ncaa_tempe_regional.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s golf team completed its spring season Saturday at the NCAA Tempe Regional on the ASU Karsten Golf Course. Junior Alex DiClemente led the Mountain Hawks on Saturday shooting even par 70, the lowest round of the tournament for Lehigh. The Mountain Hawks finished in 14th place in their first NCAA Regional appearance with a final score of 892 (301-295-296).]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 17:58:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh makes six stroke improvement Friday at NCAA Tempe Regional</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mgolf/lehigh_makes_six_stroke_improvement_friday_at_ncaa_tempe_regional.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s golf team showed improvement on day two of the NCAA Tempe Regional. Four of the five Mountain Hawks bettered their first round scores as Lehigh shot 295 Friday at the ASU Karsten Golf Course. The Mountain Hawks were 15 over par on Friday and remain in 14th place at 36 over par 596 (301-295).]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 19:33:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks wrap up season at Patriot League Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/rowing/mountain_hawks_wrap_up_season_at_patriot_league_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s rowing team wrapped up its season at the Patriot League Championships Friday morning, finishing in sixth place with eight points on the day. The Mountain Hawks came in fifth in the Second Varsity Eight and placed sixth in the Varsity Four and Varsity Eight.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:16:00 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>Cassese set for role as ESPN guest analyst this weekend</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/cassese_set_for_role_as_espn_guest_analyst_this_weekend.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh head men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese will join Anish Shroff and analyst Mark Dixon in studio this weekend for the NCAA Quarterfinal games on Saturday and Sunday. It marks the second straight season that Cassese will serve as a guest analyst for the quarterfinals.  The three will provide coverage before each game, at halftime and between contests as they break down all four games over the two days.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 09:47:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Abrams, Kim pace Lehigh on day one of NCAA Tempe Regional</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mgolf/abrams_kim_pace_lehigh_on_day_one_of_ncaa_tempe_regional.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[In its first appearance in the NCAA Regional, the Lehigh men’s golf team held things together through the front nine, but the Mountain Hawks ran into collective trouble on the back nine to shoot 301 in round one Thursday at the ASU Karsten Golf Course. Battling 100-degree heat and desert conditions, the Mountain Hawks are 14th out of 14 teams in the field after 18 holes in the Regional.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five Mountain Hawks heading to NCAA East Regional</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/five_mountain_hawks_heading_to_ncaa_east_regional.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh’s track and field teams will be sending five athletes to compete at the NCAA East Regional from May 23-25 in Greensboro, N.C. Senior Devin Monroe will run in the first round of the 400 meter dash, while junior Pat Ciez and sophomore Adeolu Adesida have earned spots in the high jump. On the women’s side, junior Jimil Ataman and senior E’lana Lemon will represent the Brown and White in the hammer throw at North Carolina A&T’s Irwin Belk Track.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:21:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trio of Mountain Hawks head to NCAA East Regional</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtrackfield/trio_of_mountain_hawks_head_to_ncaa_east_regional.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three athletes on the Lehigh men’s track and field team were selected to compete at the NCAA East Regional in Greensboro, N.C., it was announced Thursday.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 17:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ataman and Lemon to compete at NCAA East Regional</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtrackfield/ataman_and_lemon_to_compete_at_ncaa_east_regional.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Junior Jimil Ataman and senior E’lana Lemon will represent the Lehigh women’s track and field team at the NCAA East Regional, it was announced Thursday. They will compete in the hammer throw at 10 a.m. May 24 at North Carolina A&T’s Irwin Belk Track.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>DiMaria to join Cannons; Lao-Gosneys enjoying success in MLL</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/dimaria_to_join_cannons_lao-gosneys_enjoying_success_in_mll.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a stellar collegiate career, Lehigh senior David DiMaria will join his Major League Lacrosse team (Boston) on Saturday and suit up for its game against the Bayhawks. Lehigh alums Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney are also enjoying early-season success for the Hamilton Nationals. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 14:48:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three from Lehigh land on NFCA All-Region teams</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/three_from_lehigh_land_on_nfca_all-region_teams.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three members of the Lehigh softball program were recognized Thursday as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) announced its All-Region teams. Freshman third baseman Morgan Decker was a first team Mid-Atlantic Region selection while Lehigh’s top two pitchers, senior Becca Bliss and sophomore Emily Bausher, were named to the second team. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh heads to Patriot League Championships on Friday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/rowing/lehigh_heads_to_patriot_league_championships_on_friday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s rowing team will wrap up its season on Friday when it heads to Worcester, Mass. for the Patriot League Championships on Lake Quinsigamond. The Mountain Hawks look to carry the moment from a successful Dad Vail Regatta and continue their improvement while competing for a Patriot League Title.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 13:17:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks set for first NCAA Regional appearance</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mgolf/mountain_hawks_set_for_first_ncaa_regional_appearance.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s golf team prepares to make its first ever NCAA appearance as the Mountain Hawks head to Tempe, Ariz. for the NCAA Tempe Regional beginning Thursday. The three-day, 54-hole event will be played on the 7,036-yard, par-70 ASU Karsten Golf Course. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 14:59:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boyko, Spadola kick off pro careers at rookie mini-camps</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/boyko_spadola_kick_off_pro_careers_at_rookie_mini-camps.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Former Lehigh standouts Billy Boyko and Ryan Spadola took to NFL practice fields for the first time as the undrafted free agent signees participated in Rookie Mini-Camps this past weekend. Boyko was in Alameda, Calif. With the Oakland Raiders, while Spadola worked out in Florham Park, N.J. with the New York Jets.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:56:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pair of Mountain Hawks selected to Academic All-Patriot League Team</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtrackfield/pair_of_mountain_hawks_selected_to_academic_all-patriot_league_team.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh track and field junior Jimil Ataman and senior Lauren Pietrosh were named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, the league announced Monday. The two Mountain Hawks are among a group of 10 athletes that hold a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.45. A History major, Ataman has held a 3.55 cumulative GPA while Pietrosh has maintained a 3.90 cumulative GPA in marketing during her career.  ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Beauchamp named to Academic All-Patriot League Team</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtrackfield/beauchamp_named_to_academic_all-patriot_league_team.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh track and field junior Benjamin Beauchamp was selected as one of 10 members of the Academic All-Patriot League Team, the league announced Monday. The Electrical Engineering major from Spencer, N.Y., earned the distinction for the first time in his career after holding a 3.88 cumulative grade-point average. 

]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Team awards announced at annual team banquet</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/team_awards_announced_at_annual_team_banquet.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team held its annual “Zell” Awards Banquet and 2012-13 award winners were announced last month (Saturday, Apr. 14) at Lamberton Hall on campus. The dinner included a welcome from Associate Athletic Director Bill Griffin, remarks from a standout senior class, an awards ceremony, special banquet video and more.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 13:12:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Astor shatters own record, sprinters perform well at outdoor regional championships </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/astor_shatters_own_record_sprinters_perform_well_at_outdoor_regional_championships_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh’s women’s and men’s track and field teams followed up the Patriot League Outdoor Championships by sending 19 athletes to compete at the ECAC and IC4A Championships in Princeton, N.J. The women’s team had five competitors across three events at the regional meet, which lasted from Friday to Sunday. The men were represented by 14 athletes in 10 different events. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 21:11:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s Freshmen Eight takes bronze to highlight Dad Vail Regatta</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/rowing/women’s_freshmen_eight_takes_bronze_to_highlight_dad_vail_regatta.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh rowing team wrapped up a highly successful Dad Vail Regatta on Saturday with two freshmen crews making the finals including a third-place, bronze medal finish by the Women’s Freshmen Eight. In total, six of the Mountain Hawks’ crews competed in the semifinals on Saturday. Lehigh was the only school to have the Women’s Freshmen Four and Freshmen Eight in the grand finals.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 May 2013 12:17:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Army stuns Lehigh with two shutouts to claim PL Championship</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/army_stuns_lehigh_with_two_shutouts_to_claim_pl_championship.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh entered Saturday needing just one win to claim its third consecutive Patriot League championship, but Army had other ideas. Army pitcher Morgan Lashley threw a pair of shutouts as the Black Knights stunned the Mountain Hawks 4-0 and 5-0 at Kaufman Field to claim their first title since 2002.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Big second quarter leads UNC past Lehigh in NCAA Tourney</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/big_second_quarter_leads_unc_past_lehigh_in_ncaa_tourney.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The #10 nationally-ranked Lehigh men’s lacrosse team led 2-1 after a quarter, but #1 ranked and #5 seed UNC used a 5-0 surge in the second to take a lead that it wouldn’t relinquish as the Mountain Hawks fell 16-7 on Saturday afternoon in the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore Matt Poillon was stellar between the pipes with a career-high 17 saves while senior David DiMaria ended a strong career with two goals and three assists. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 14:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh's memorable season ends with loss to No. 6 Ole Miss at NCAAs</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtennis/lehighs_memorable_season_ends_with_loss_to_no_6_ole_miss_at_ncaas.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s tennis team saw a memorable spring season come to an end Friday as the Patriot League champions fell 4-0 to No.6 seed Mississippi in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament at the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks battled hard in their first NCAA appearance but the seventh-ranked Rebels proved too strong.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 20:01:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six crews advance to Saturday at Dad Vail Regatta</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/rowing/six_crews_advance_to_saturday_at_dad_vail_regatta.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Six of the eight crews from Lehigh rowing advanced to Saturday’s Semifinals in a highly successful day one at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta Friday. The six semifinalists are more than last season as the Mountain Hawks continue to show tremendous improvement. Saturday’s Finals will be broadcast live on 6ABC in Philadelphia and online on ESPN3.com.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 19:29:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks down Army 8-0 to advance to 2013 PL Championship</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_down_army_8-0_to_advance_to_2013_pl_championship.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Freshman Morgan Decker kick started the offense with a two-run home run, sophomore Emily Bausher threw a shutout in the circle and senior Liz Lucas had the game-ending RBI double as the No.1 seed Lehigh softball team defeated second seeded Army 8-0 in six innings Friday at Kaufman Field.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:17:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh jumps out with 3-1 victory against Colgate to open PLT</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_jumps_out_with_3-1_victory_against_colgate_to_open_plt.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The top seeded Lehigh softball team scored in each of the first two innings on its way to a 3-1 victory over fourth seeded Colgate on Thursday at Kaufman Field to open Patriot League Tournament play. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks extended their winning streak to 13 games matching the 2005 Lehigh squad and last year’s Army team for the longest winning streak in league history.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:28:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sending 19 athletes to compete at regional championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/track/lehigh_sending_19_athletes_to_compete_at_regional_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following their impressive performances at the Outdoor Patriot League Championships, the Lehigh men’s and women’s track and field teams will be competing at the IC4A and ECAC Championships on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Princeton, N.J. The men’s team will have 14 representatives at the IC4A meet while the women will send five athletes to ECAC competition.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 09:53:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks head to UNC for NCAA First Round Saturday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/mountain_hawks_head_to_unc_for_ncaa_first_round_saturday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The two-time defending Patriot League Champion and #10 nationally-ranked Lehigh men’s lacrosse team begins its second straight NCAA Tournament on Saturday when it heads to North Carolina to face the fifth-seeded and top-ranked Tar Heels. Opening faceoff is set for 12 p.m. on ESPN2 with Eamon McAnaney and Paul Carcaterra on the call. Lehigh returns to the site of its biggest win of 2012 when the unranked Mountain Hawks upset #4 UNC 9-8 to spark a run to their first NCAA Tourney appearance.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 08:50:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh ready for NCAA showdown at No. 6 Mississippi</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtennis/lehigh_ready_for_ncaa_showdown_at_no_6_mississippi.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s tennis team will play its first ever NCAA Tournament match Friday when the Mountain Hawks meet No. 6 Mississippi at the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center in Oxford, Miss. The time of the match has been moved to 3 p.m. (CT), a change from when the pairings were announced on April 30.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 08:01:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh rowing returns to action this weekend at Dad Vail Regatta</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/rowing/lehigh_rowing_returns_to_action_this_weekend_at_dad_vail_regatta.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a week off, the Lehigh rowing team returns to action at one of the nation’s most prestigious regattas as the Mountain Hawks head to Philadelphia to compete in the Dad Vail Regatta. The two-day event runs Friday and Saturday. Lehigh is coming off an impressive showing against Lafayette to capture the River Cup once again. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 17:17:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Krentz repeats as men's tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtennis/krentz_repeats_as_mens_tennis_scholar-athlete_of_the_year.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[As he prepares to lead Lehigh into its first NCAA Tournament appearance, senior co-captain Andrew Krentz was tabbed as the Patriot League’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year for men’s tennis for the second straight year, it was announced Wednesday. Krentz was also named to the Academic All-Patriot League for the third straight year. He is joined on the Academic All-League team by sophomore Mitchell Petersen.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:58:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farrell, Sloand named to Academic All-Patriot League team</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtennis/farrell_sloand_named_to_academic_all-patriot_league_team.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Two members of the Lehigh women’s tennis team were named to the Academic All-Patriot League team announced Wednesday. Junior Jill Sloand and sophomore Abby Farrell both boast cumulative grade point averages above 3.90 and both student-athletes have made regular appearances on the Dean’s List and Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 12:39:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to host Patriot League Tournament beginning Thursday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/mountain_hawks_to_host_patriot_league_tournament_beginning_thursday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh softball team seeks its third straight Patriot League tournament title and eighth in the last ten years as the Mountain Hawks host the 2013 Patriot League tournament at Kaufman Field beginning Thursday. The Mountain Hawks went 21-2 in April improving their overall record to 35-14-1, while Lehigh won its second straight Patriot League regular season title with a 17-3 league mark. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 10:22:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bilimoria, Farrell represent Lehigh on All-League teams</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wtennis/bilimoria_farrell_represent_lehigh_on_all-league_teams.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Junior Jenai Bilimoria and sophomore Abby Farrell led the Lehigh women’s tennis team on the court in 2013 and on Wednesday they were named to the All-Patriot League teams. Bilimoria earned her second career All-League honor as she appears on the first team for the first time, while Farrell was named to the second team. The All-Patriot League teams are voted on by the league’s head coaches.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 10:10:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh places three on All-League teams, Hendrix named Coach of the Year</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mtennis/lehigh_places_three_on_all-league_teams_hendrix_named_coach_of_the_year.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three members of the Patriot League Champion Lehigh men’s tennis team were named to All-Patriot League teams Wednesday. Sophomore Ben Gilman was named to the first team for the second time in his career, while junior Mark Goldberg and Mitchell Petersen earned spots on the second team. First year head coach Wouter Hendrix was also named Coach of the Year.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 10:05:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Compitello helps mastermind Lehigh attack</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/compitello_helps_mastermind_lehigh_attack.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh offense hit a lull with nonleague losses to Penn and UMass by identical 6-4 finals. Head coach Kevin Cassese decided to implement a new system, which has worked wonders; the Mountain Hawks have scored double-figure goals in six straight games and are Patriot League Champions and NCAA Tournament bound for a second straight season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 15:42:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Four Mountain Hawks garner Second-Team All-Patriot League honors</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/baseball/four_mountain_hawks_garner_second-team_all-patriot_league_honors.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following the 2013 season, junior Joe Ablen, sophomore John Elson, sophomore Justin Pacchioli and senior Casey Turner were selected to the All-Patriot League Second Team it was announced Tuesday. Abeln was an outfielder on last year’s second team, but the other three Lehigh players earned a spot on the prestigious squad for the first time in their careers.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 13:22:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Roessel named softball Scholar-Athlete of the Year</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/roessel_named_softball_scholar-athlete_of_the_year.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh senior centerfielder Rosie Roessel has been named Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year for softball, it was announced Tuesday. The award marks the fifth straight year and the ninth time overall a Lehigh softball player has won the award. Roessel was also named to the Academic All-Patriot League team for the third straight year, where she is joined by sophomore Emily Bausher.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh sweeps major awards; seven named All-Patriot League</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/softball/lehigh_sweeps_major_awards_seven_named_all-patriot_league.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After capturing its second straight regular season championship and 18th overall, the Lehigh softball team finds itself well represented as the Patriot League announced its All-League teams and major award winners Tuesday. Freshman Morgan Decker was named the league’s Player and Rookie of the Year, while senior Becca Bliss was named Pitcher of the Year. Head coach Fran Troyan was named Coach of the Year for the second straight year. In all, seven Mountain Hawks were named All-Patriot League.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 10:06:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh heading to Tempe, Ariz. for first NCAA Regional appearance</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mgolf/lehigh_heading_to_tempe_ariz_for_first_ncaa_regional_appearance.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s golf team won its first Patriot League Championship since 1997 back on April 28. Monday night, the Mountain Hawks learned that they will head to Tempe, Arizona for their first NCAA Regional appearance as Lehigh was announced as one of 14 teams that will compete on the ASU Karsten Golf Course May 16-18.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 20:46:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Three named Academic All-League; Schapira named Scholar-Athlete</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/wgolf/three_named_academic_all-league_schapira_named_schoalr-athlete.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Three members of the Patriot League champion Lehigh women’s golf team were honored for their academic work Monday as the league announced its academic award winners in women’s golf. Seniors Ginette Schapira and Chelsea Michalek, along with sophomore Kelly Moylan were named to the Academic All-Patriot League team, while Schapira was voted Scholar-Athlete of the Year.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 09:32:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh draws North Carolina in NCAA Tournament Saturday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mlacrosse/mountain_hawks_draw_north_carolina_in_ncaa_tournament_saturday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following its second straight Patriot League Championship, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team learned Sunday night that it will head to #5 seed North Carolina for its NCAA First Round game Saturday. Faceoff is set for 12 p.m. on ESPN2.The Mountain Hawks will return to North Carolina where it defeated the Tar Heels last season. UNC and Lehigh enter the NCAA Tournament with the nation’s two longest active winning streaks at nine and seven games, respectively.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 21:15:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Meet the Class of 2017: Katherine Jennison</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/volleyball/meet_the_class_of_2017_katherine_jennison.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Each week Lehighsports.com has featured one of six newcomers to the volleyball team for the upcoming 2013 season. We conclude with Katherine Jennison, a senior at North Hunterdon Regional High School.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 13:26:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh’s women finish third, men fourth in PL Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/track/lehigh’s_women_finish_third_men_come_in_fourth_place_as_both_teams_host_patriot_league_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh women’s and men’s track and field teams finished in third and fourth place at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships for the third consecutive season Saturday at the Goodman Campus. The women’s squad racked up 119.25 points, while the men earned 85 points.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 19:39:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh women in second, men in fourth after day one of Patriot League Championships</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/track/lehigh_women_in_second_men_in_fourth_after_day_one_of_patriot_league_championships.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After day one of the Patriot League Championships and six scored events, the Lehigh women’s and men’s track and field team stand in second and fourth place with 43 and 12 points respectively.  A single point separates the Lehigh women from Bucknell, while Navy leads the Bison by one point for the top spot on the men’s side. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 18:30:00 EDT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>