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Posted: 12/18/2012
Trio of Lehigh seniors named ECAC All-Stars
Three Lehigh football players were named to the ECAC Football Championship Subdivision All-Star team announced Monday evening. A trio of seniors: offensive lineman Mike Vuono, nose guard Sajjad Chagani and linebacker Billy Boyko were named to the team on the heels of Lehigh’s third consecutive ten win season.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
Barket named to Capital One Academic All-America second team
Lehigh senior running back Zach Barket has been named to the Capital One Academic All-America Division I Football second team, it was announced Thursday. A four-year letter winner, Barket let the Mountain Hawks in rushing in each of the last two seasons, and is also one of Lehigh’s top performers in the classroom.
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Posted: 11/27/2012
Lehigh tied for second in initial Presidents' Cup standings
The Patriot League announced its initial Presidents’ Cup standings on Tuesday with Lehigh tied for second overall at the completion of the fall season. Lehigh checks in with 32 points and tops the men’s overall standings with 16 points. The Mountain Hawk women are tied for fifth place with 16 points.
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Posted: 11/20/2012
Seniors Barket and Spadola named to Academic All-League team
Two weeks after both players were named to the Capital One Academic All-District II football teams for the second straight year, Lehigh seniors Zach Barket and Ryan Spadola were named to the Academic All-Patriot League team, announced Monday. Both Mountain Hawk offensive standouts were selected to the team for the second consecutive season.
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Posted: 11/20/2012
Mountain Hawks place 11 on All-Patriot League football teams
The Lehigh football team is well represented as the Patriot League announced its All-League teams and major award winners on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks placed 11 student-athletes on the All-Patriot League teams, including seven who gained first team recognition. Lehigh’s 11 selections tied Fordham for most in the league.
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Posted: 11/19/2012
Seniors Colvin, Loughery honored for performance in rivalry win
Following a 38-21 Lehigh victory over Lafayette in what became the final game of the Mountain Hawks 2012 season, two seniors were honored by the Patriot League for their strong performances Saturday. Quarterback Mike Colvin was named the league’s Offensive Player of the Week while linebacker Sam Loughery earned Defensive Player of the Week laurels.
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Posted: 11/17/2012
150th Lehigh-Lafayette game to be played at historic Yankee Stadium
One of the world’s most famous athletic venues will host the 150th meeting of “The Rivalry,” as the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks will battle the Lafayette College Leopards at Yankee Stadium in New York on Nov. 22, 2014.
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Posted: 11/17/2012
Lehigh charges back for 38-21 win over Lafayette
Trailing 21-10 after the first quarter, the Lehigh football team charged back with a vengeance, downing Lafayette 38-21 Saturday in the 148th meeting between the two schools. It marked the Mountain Hawks’ fifth straight win over the Leopards as they improve to 10-1, their third straight double-digit win season. Senior Mike Colvin was named the game’s MVP, finishing with five touchdowns (four through the air) while passing for a career high-tying 362 yards and rushing for 82 more.
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Posted: 11/16/2012
Broadcast information for the 148th meeting of Lehigh-Lafayette
With the 148th meeting of college football’s most-played rivalry set to kick off Saturday afternoon at Fisher Stadium in Easton, fans interested in following the action can catch the game through a number of broadcast outlets:
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Posted: 11/13/2012
Lehigh seeks fifth straight win over Lafayette Saturday in 148th meeting
The 148th edition of college football’s most played rivalry will take place Saturday at Fisher Stadium as No. 12/14 Lehigh battles Lafayette. The Mountain Hawks will be looking to bounce back last week’s tough 35-24 setback to Colgate. Lehigh led 24-14 at halftime but was kept off the scoreboard in the second half as the Mountain Hawks suffered their first loss of the season.
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Posted: 11/10/2012
Colgate deals No. 5/8 Lehigh first loss with 35-24 comeback win
No. 5/8 Lehigh raced out to a ten point halftime advantage, but Colgate rallied to outscore the Mountain Hawks 21-0 in the second half as the Raiders captured the Patriot League championship and automatic berth into the FCS playoffs with a 35-24 win Saturday at Goodman Stadium. Raider quarterback Gavin McCarney rushed for three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 9:14 to play as Colgate handed Lehigh its first loss of the season.
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Posted: 11/08/2012
Barket, Spadola once again named to Academic All-District team
As the Lehigh football team prepares to play for a third straight Patriot League title on Saturday, two Mountain Hawks were recognized for their success in the classroom on Thursday as seniors Zach Barket and Ryan Spadola were named to the Capital One Academic All-District II Football team. The honor is voted on by members of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) whose schools are in the region.
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Posted: 11/06/2012
League title, playoff berth at stake as No. 5/8 Lehigh hosts Colgate
The Patriot League’s automatic berth in the NCAA FCS Playoffs is on the line Saturday at Goodman Stadium as No. 5/8 Lehigh welcomes the Colgate Raiders and their high-powered offense. The Mountain Hawks moved to 9-0 on the season after erasing a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to hold off Holy Cross 36-35 last weekend. Lehigh is looking to win its third consecutive league title and league-best 11th overall.
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Posted: 11/03/2012
No. 6/8 Lehigh outlasts Holy Cross 36-35 to set up title showdown
The Lehigh football team has made a habit of winning exciting, back-and-forth games in 2012 and Saturday at Holy Cross was no different. The No. 6/8 Mountain Hawks trailed by 12 points after three quarters but rallied to defeat the Crusaders 36-35 at Fitton Field. Senior Ryan Spadola returned to the Lehigh lineup with two touchdown catches, including the go-ahead score with two minutes to play.
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Posted: 10/31/2012
Lehigh Athletics update on competitions through Sunday November 4
The Lehigh Valley has been one of the areas in Pennsylvania hardest hit by the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The following is an update from Lehigh Athletics on the status of its scheduled competitions (both home and away) for this week and weekend.
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Posted: 10/31/2012
Back to work after bye, No. 6/8 Lehigh visits Holy Cross
Fresh off its bye week, No. 6/8 Lehigh heads to Worcester, Massachusetts to face the Holy Cross Crusaders Saturday at Fitton Field. Prior to the bye the Mountain Hawks capitalized on four blocked kicks to defeat Bucknell 42-19 on October 20 to move to 8-0 on the season. The lone undefeated team in the FCS, Lehigh has won its last 17 regular season games overall and its last 17 games against Patriot League opponents.
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Posted: 10/22/2012
Lambert garners league and national honors for special teams efforts
The Lehigh football team tied a Patriot League record with four blocked kicks in its win over Bucknell Saturday at Goodman Stadium. Freshman Laquan Lambert accounted for two of the blocks and on Monday, he was recognized as both the league’s Special Teams Player of the Week and the Sports Network’s National Special Teams Player of the Week.
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Posted: 10/20/2012
Mountain Hawks pull away late to defeat Bucknell, 42-19
The No. 7/9 Lehigh football team opened a 21-6 lead then erased any doubt with 21 unanswered points to close the game as the Mountain Hawks remained undefeated with a 42-19 win over Bucknell Saturday on Homecoming at Goodman Stadium. Senior Mike Colvin finished 20-of-32 with 298 yards and five total touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) while the defense stood tall in forcing 11 Bison punts.
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Posted: 10/16/2012
No. 7/9 Lehigh welcomes Bucknell Saturday in Homecoming clash
One of four undefeated teams remaining in the FCS, No. 7/9 Lehigh returns to Goodman Stadium Saturday to host the Bucknell Bison on Homecoming. The Mountain Hawks moved to 7-0 last weekend, overcoming seven turnovers in a 17-14 win over Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Senior Zach Barket rushed for a season-high 123 yards and a touchdown, while kicker Jake Peery booted a go-ahead 29-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.
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