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Posted: 12/17/2012
Lehigh’s game vs. Colgate set for CBS Sports Network
Lehigh men’s lacrosse’s game vs. Colgate will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network, as the Patriot League’s television package was announced on Monday. The game is set for Saturday, Apr. 6 at 11 a.m. It will be a rematch of last season’s Patriot League Championship Game, which the Mountain Hawks won 16-14.
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Posted: 12/13/2012
Compitello selected by Denver in MLL Supplemental Draft
Lehigh men’s lacrosse assistant coach Tom Compitello was selected 15th overall by the Denver Outlaws in Wednesday’s Major League Lacrosse Supplemental Draft. Compitello played in two games last summer with the Hamilton Nationals, scoring two goals at Denver, where he will now call home. The Hauppauge, N.Y. native enjoyed a standout career at Stony Brook where he posted 146 points highlighted by his All-America junior campaign.
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Posted: 12/04/2012
Six Mountain Hawks named Preseason All-Americans
Six Lehigh men’s lacrosse standouts have earned Inside Lacrosse Preseason All-America honors, as announced in its 2013 Face-Off Yearbook. Junior Ty Souders garnered Second Team honors while senior David DiMaria was named to the Third Team. In addition, seniors Dante Fantoni, Mike Noone and Noah Molnar, and sophomore Matt Poillon earned Honorable Mention recognition.
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Posted: 11/28/2012
Lao-Gosneys to play for Team USA in Champion Challenge
Former Lehigh men’s lacrosse standouts Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney have cracked the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for the eighth annual Champion® Challenge. The U.S. will play a pair of exhibitions, facing 2012 NCAA semifinalist Notre Dame on Saturday, Jan. 26 and then defending NCAA champion Loyola on Sunday.
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Posted: 11/26/2012
Lehigh ranked eighth in 2013 Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Yearbook
Coming off a historic 2012 season, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team is ranked eighth nationally in the Inside Lacrosse Face-Off Yearbook Top 20, as released on Monday. The Mountain Hawks stand ahead of lacrosse powers Virginia (9), Denver (10), Colgate (11), UMass (12), Princeton (13) and Syracuse (14) as they look to carry the momentum into 2013.
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Posted: 11/15/2012
Mountain Hawks to face Penn State in Independence Classic
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will face rival Penn State on Saturday, Mar. 9 in the Whitman’s® Sampler® Independence Classic, as announced by Inside Lacrosse on Thursday. The Mountain Hawks and Nittany Lions will face off at 5 p.m. in the third game of a tripleheader at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. Lehigh’s game will follow St. John’s vs. Syracuse at 12 p.m. and Penn vs. Villanova at 2:30 p.m.
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Posted: 10/17/2012
Lehigh-Ohio State SF Fall Classic to be broadcast by LaxVision
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team’s fall ball finale against Ohio State on Sunday can be seen live online, as announced by LaxVision. Opening faceoff is set for 1:45 p.m. local time (4:45 p.m. Eastern) with pregame show set to begin 15 minutes prior. The game will air (for free) through The Lacrosse Network’s YouTube page at YouTube.com/TLN. It will be of television quality with Dan Matthews and former Virginia All-American Brett Hughes on the call.
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Posted: 10/16/2012
Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney: A Lasting Impact
Last spring, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team advanced to its first-ever NCAA Tournament which capped off an incredible year of Lehigh Athletics. Two of the reasons for Lehigh’s success were twins Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney, who continue to make their mark after college.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Lehigh celebrates championship season at annual banquet
Following the program’s first ever Patriot League Tournament Championship, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team held its annual awards banquet on Sunday, Sept. 30. The luncheon included an awards ceremony where head coach Kevin Cassese announced the team’s annual award winners. In addition, the Mountain Hawks looked back at the 2012 season, honored the senior class of 2012, distributed championship rings and more.
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Posted: 10/03/2012
Lao-Gosneys to participate in U.S. Scrimmage on Sunday
Recent Lehigh men’s lacrosse standouts Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney have been selected for a Team USA scrimmage as part of the Capital Lacrosse Classic on Sunday (Oct. 7). The Lao-Gosneys will showcase their talents alongside lacrosse’s biggest names. The event, which will take place at Landon School (Bethesda, Md.), will also feature Cornell, North Carolina, Johns Hopkins and Penn State facing off against each other.
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Posted: 10/02/2012
Lehigh’s sixth annual Community Night a success
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team hosted its sixth annual Community Night on Friday, which saw nearly 100 youngsters come out and learn from the defending Patriot League Champion Mountain Hawks. The one-hour clinic has continued to grow, beginning with only 15 attendees six years ago to where it is today, as one of the most highly-anticipated fall events for both the Mountain Hawks and the Lehigh Valley community.
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Posted: 09/27/2012
Mountain Hawks release 2013 schedule
Smith Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kevin Cassese announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2013 schedule on Thursday, which features four teams who finished in the top 15 of last season’s final Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. Lehigh will play 14 regular season games, seven at home, five on the road and two at neutral sites, as the Mountain Hawks will face Denver, UMass and Colgate who all advanced to the 2012 NCAA Tournament.
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Posted: 09/26/2012
Lehigh to be honored at Saturday’s football game vs. Fordham
The 2012 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will be honored in a special halftime ceremony at Saturday’s football game vs. Fordham. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. in Goodman Stadium. The Mountain Hawks will be recognized following their first-ever Patriot League Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament berth last season.
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Posted: 09/12/2012
Lehigh men’s lax announces fall schedule of events
Smith Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kevin Cassese announced the team’s action-packed 2012 fall schedule on Wednesday, which includes Alumni Weekend, the Nick Colleluori Classic and the San Francisco Fall Classic. Lehigh’s fall will be an active one, including the Sixth Annual Nick Colleluori Lacrosse Classic when the squad will face Hofstra and Robert Morris, along with the San Francisco Fall Classic vs. Ohio State. The events begin on Friday, Sept. 28 with Community Night and Alumni Weekend.
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Posted: 09/10/2012
Mountain Hawks make a difference through community service project
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team took time out of its busy schedule last Wednesday to make a difference in the local community. As a team, the Mountain Hawks worked at South Mountain Park, hauling fallen tree limbs, logs and braches out of the main park areas, pavilions and the Frisbee golf course. The squad continues to pride itself in making a difference in the Bethlehem community.
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Posted: 09/04/2012
Cassese to coach in ‘Duel in Denver’ this Saturday
Lehigh head men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese will man the sidelines in Denver this Saturday (Sept. 8) when the U.S. National Team faces Canada in the “Duel in Denver.” It will mark the first time the current U.S. staff will coach together as they begin preparation for the 2014 FIL World Championships. United States’ head coach Richie Meade named his assistants in February, which includes Cassese, Dave Pietramala of Johns Hopkins and Jeff Tambroni of Penn State.
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Posted: 08/21/2012
Cassese announces addition of 16 newcomers
Lehigh Smith Family Head Lacrosse Coach Kevin Cassese announced the team’s incoming class on Tuesday, which includes 14 incoming freshmen and two transfers. A highly-touted class features numerous All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, and many recognized by Inside Lacrosse, Lacrosse Magazine and other media outlets among the nation’s top incoming freshmen.
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Posted: 08/16/2012
Taylor leads Mountaineers to Box Lacrosse Championship
Lehigh attackman Dan Taylor posted four goals and an assist in a decisive Game 7 Tuesday night to lead his Calgary Mountaineers to the Alberta Junior A Box Lacrosse Championship. The rising sophomore led the league in points (53) and assists (32) these playoffs while tying for third in goals (21). The Mounties advance to the Minto Cup: a four-team tournament featuring the top junior men’s lacrosse teams in Canada. It begins this Saturday in Whitby, Ontario.
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Posted: 08/02/2012
Lao-Gosneys to play in first MLL game together Saturday
Former Lehigh men’s lacrosse standouts Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney will play their first Major League Lacrosse game together Saturday (Aug. 4) when the Hamilton Nationals host the Charlotte Hounds. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN3.com. It will mark the first time the two hit the field since Cameron was traded from the Hounds in mid-July. Roman will wear #11 and Cameron #26, the same number he wore for Charlotte.
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Posted: 07/25/2012
Lehigh men’s lacrosse: season review and superlatives
The 2012 Lehigh men’s lacrosse season was one to remember. The Mountain Hawks won a school-record 14 games, captured their first-ever Patriot League Tournament Championship and qualified for their first NCAA Tournament in playing host to perennial power Maryland. Take a look back at the historic season in the form of team superlatives.
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Posted: 07/20/2012
Record 11 Mountain Hawks named Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
A record 11 Lehigh student-athletes were recently recognized as recipients of the 2012 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Award as named earlier this week by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. Eight different Lehigh athletic programs are represented, including men’s and women’s cross country and track and field, men’s and women’s lacrosse, women’s golf, women’s swimming and diving, women’s soccer and softball.
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Posted: 07/19/2012
Limited spots left for Lehigh Valley Rising Sophomore Showcase
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse program announced that its Rising Juniors Showcase Camp set for July 26-28 is officially sold out, but there are still limited spots open for the Rising Sophomore Showcase beginning August 1. That camp will run Aug. 1-3, and is now open to rising juniors as well.
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Posted: 07/16/2012
Lehigh men’s lax continues to gain attention heading into 2013
Following a tremendous season, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team has continued to earn impressive recognition by media outlets looking ahead to 2013. The Mountain Hawks have been ranked as high as fifth nationally (by Inside Lacrosse and Lacrosse Magazine) in early preseason rankings. Lehigh returns most of its roster in 2013, including All-American goalie Matt Poillon, its entire starting close defense and top two scorers.
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Posted: 07/12/2012
Lehigh finishes near top of Capital One Cup Men’s Standings
Following a stellar athletics season, Lehigh has finished 32nd in the final Capital One Cup Men’s Standings. The Mountain Hawks garnered 24 points due to three top-10 finishes (football, wrestling and men’s lacrosse). Lehigh finished ahead of numerous power schools including Michigan, Virginia Tech, Auburn, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Syracuse, Michigan State and much more.
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Posted: 07/10/2012
Cameron Lao-Gosney traded to Hamilton, reunites with Roman
Former Lehigh standout and current Major League Lacrosse player Cameron Lao-Gosney was traded from Charlotte to Hamilton on Tuesday and in doing so, was reunited with twin brother Roman, who’s currently on the Nationals. Both Lao-Gosneys have enjoyed success early in their professional careers, seeing significant action as two-way midfielders.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Lehigh places 18 on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team placed 18 members on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, as announced on Tuesday. Junior Baxter Lanius and freshman Klay Heston each posted perfect 4.00 GPAs this spring while five Mountain Hawks earned semester GPAs of 3.50 or higher.
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Posted: 06/25/2012
Lehigh to face Ohio State in Fourth Annual Fall Classic in San Francisco
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will take part in a showcase event this October as the Mountain Hawks will face Ohio State in the fourth annual San Francisco Fall Lacrosse Classic Presented by Levi’s®. The tilt with the Buckeyes is set for Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. inside Kezar Stadium. The Fall Lacrosse Classic has drawn top programs Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame, North Carolina, Denver, Harvard and Brown, along with thousands of Northern California lacrosse fans over its first three years.
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Posted: 06/22/2012
Poillon named top freshman by Inside Lacrosse
Lehigh men’s lacrosse goalie Matt Poillon was named the nation’s top freshman in Inside Lacrosse’s Final Freshmen Rankings released Thursday. Poillon, who also earned the top spot in the early-season rankings, finished second nationally in goals against average (6.75) and fourth in save percentage (59.7). He tied a career-high 16 saves in the NCAA Tournament vs. Maryland, stopping all six third-quarter shots sent his way.
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Posted: 06/12/2012
Cameron Lao-Gosney signs with Charlotte of Major League Lacrosse
Just one week after Roman Lao-Gosney was picked up by Hamilton of Major League Lacrosse, twin brother Cameron signed with the Charlotte Hounds Monday evening. Cameron wrapped up a stellar career with 111 points (77 goals, 34 assists) while twice earning All-Patriot League distinction. He could see action as early as this Saturday when the Hounds host Boston at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
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Posted: 06/12/2012
Kevin Cassese: My weekend at the ESPN studios
Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese was a guest studio analyst on ESPN2 and ESPNU for the Quarterfinal Round of the NCAA Tournament. The 2012 Patriot League Coach of the Year joined host Anish Shroff and analyst Mark Dixon all weekend from ESPNU’s studio in Charlotte, N.C. Coach Cassese documented his experience for Inside Lacrosse.
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Posted: 06/08/2012
Lehigh to host three Boys Lacrosse Camps this summer
Come learn from Patriot League Champion Lehigh as the Mountain Hawks are set to host three camp sessions this summer. The three camps are: Lehigh Lacrosse Mountain Hawks Day Camp (June 18-21), Lehigh Valley Rising Junior Showcase Camp (July 25-27) and Lehigh Valley Sophomore Showcase Camp (August 1-3). Sign up today to learn from some of the nation’s top lacrosse coaches and players following their record-breaking 2012 campaign.
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Posted: 06/06/2012
Roman Lao-Gosney picked up by Hamilton Nationals
Former Lehigh midfielder Roman Lao-Gosney was claimed by the Hamilton Nationals Wednesday as part of the Major League Lacrosse Waiver Wire. Lao-Gosney enjoyed a stellar senior season, earning Third Team All-America honors after posting a career-high 26 points (20 goals, six assists). Teams had the opportunity to place waiver claims on anyone not selected in the 2012 Collegiate Draft and who registered for the MLL Player Pool.
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Posted: 05/31/2012
Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney named Scholar All-Americans
Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney have been named Scholar All-Americans, as recently announced by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA). The senior midfielders become Lehigh’s third and fourth honorees over the past three seasons, respectively, following Evan Guerrero in 2010 and Jonathan Stumpf last year.
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Posted: 05/30/2012
Mountain Hawks lead South to 15-14 win in North-South Game
Adam Johnston scored a pair of goals while Cameron Lao-Gosney added one to help lead the South All-Stars past the North,15-14, last Friday at Harvard Stadium. Roman Lao-Gosney also took part while Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese co-coached the South with good friend Shawn Nadelen of Towson. The three players marked a school record as now five Mountain Hawks have participated over the past two seasons.
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Posted: 05/29/2012
Lehigh finishes ninth in final Nike/Inside Lacrosse Poll
Following a record-breaking season, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team is ranked #9 in the final Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll. The Mountain Hawks finished the season with a 14-3 record, falling to National Finalist Maryland, 10-9, in an NCAA First Round Game. Seventh-seeded Lehigh shattered a school record for wins while advancing to its first-ever NCAA Tournament.
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Posted: 05/24/2012
Lao-Gosney, Souders and Poillon named USILA All-Americans
Senior Roman Lao-Gosney, sophomore Ty Souders and freshman Matt Poillon were named All-Americans on Thursday, as announced by the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association. Lao-Gosney and Souders earned a spot on the third team while Poillon garnered honorable mention status. They become Lehigh’s first All-American since Jeff Jenkins in 1994 while tying for the most honorees in program history (previously in 1925).
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Posted: 05/23/2012
Record three Mountain Hawks to play in North-South Game Friday
A school-record three Lehigh men’s lacrosse seniors will suit up for the South on Friday in the 71st annual USILA/LaxWorld Division I-II Senior North-South Game at Harvard Stadium in Boston. Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney, along with Adam Johnston, were all selected following tremendous collegiate careers. Opening faceoff is set for 5:30 p.m. after the Division III game at 3:00.
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Posted: 05/23/2012
Lehigh ties for nation’s biggest improvement in 2012
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team tied for the nation’s biggest improvement in 2012, according to LaxPower’s computer rankings which were released on Wednesday. The Mountain Hawks tied UMass at plus 23 when comparing the final power rankings of 2011 to 2012. The computer ratings taking into account many of the factors used by the NCAA Tournament selection committee, including strength of schedule, RPI, quality wins and more.
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Posted: 05/18/2012
Cassese to serve as guest studio analyst on ESPN this weekend
Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese will serve as a guest studio analyst on ESPN2 and ESPNU this weekend as the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship Presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car action continues. The 2012 Patriot League Coach of the Year will join host Anish Shroff and analyst Mark Dixon all weekend from ESPNU’s studio in Charlotte, N.C. Quarterfinal games are set for 12 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Posted: 05/17/2012
Lao-Gosneys make movie debut in Crooked Arrows premiering Friday
Lehigh midfielders Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney played key roles in the lacrosse movie Crooked Arrows, which opens in select theatres on Friday (May 18). The twins were both part of the Coventry team, the prep school which the Crooked Arrows play. Roman wears #21 and Cameron #25; they appear in numerous scenes, with Roman having one speaking part as well.
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Posted: 05/17/2012
Poillon earns another National Rookie of the Week honor
Lehigh freshman goalie Matt Poillon has garnered another award after a stellar 16-save performance in Sunday’s NCAA First Round Game. The Mount Sinai, N.Y. native earned his second Cascade Rookie of the Week honor, as announced by Inside Lacrosse on Wednesday. He tied a career high in saves, including six in the third quarter, to help the Mountain Hawks propel ahead of Maryland.
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Posted: 05/16/2012
Cassese and Nadelen to coach South Team at USILA North-South Game
Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese will team up with Towson’s Shawn Nadelen as co-head coaches for the South Team at the annual North-South Senior All-Star Game next Friday (May 25) at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. The nation’s top seniors will face off at Harvard Stadium the day before Championship Weekend kicks off at nearby Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
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Posted: 05/13/2012
Lehigh drops 10-9 heartbreaker to Maryland in NCAA Tourney
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team erased a five-goal deficit with seven straight goals bridging the second and third quarters, but Maryland wouldn’t go away as Joe Cummings scored with six seconds remaining to hand the Mountain Hawks a crushing 10-9 defeat, in an NCAA First Round game Sunday night. Maryland maintained possession for the game’s final 4:41 leading into the last-second score. Lehigh ends its record-breaking season at 14-3 while the Terrapins improve to 10-5.
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Posted: 05/11/2012
How to follow Sunday's Lehigh-Maryland Game
The seventh-seeded Lehigh men’s lacrosse team hosts defending national finalist Maryland in an NCAA First Round Game Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Ulrich Sports Complex. With the game sold out, there are numerous other ways to follow the action, including national TV, live audio and more.
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Posted: 05/10/2012
Lehigh hosts Maryland Sunday night in NCAA Tournament
Following a historic regular season, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will play its first-ever NCAA Tournament game on Sunday night when the seventh-seeded Mountain Hawks host Maryland at 7:30 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The game will air live nationally on ESPNU and ESPN3.com with Joe Beninati and Ryan Boyle on the call. Lehigh is the first Patriot League team to host a first round game since Navy in 2005.
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Posted: 05/08/2012
Lehigh-Maryland NCAA First Round Game sold out
Barely 24 hours after going on sale, Sunday’s Lehigh-Maryland NCAA First Round Game sold out Tuesday morning. Capacity for the Ulrich Sports Complex is 2,000 fans (both seating and standing room). Fans still have many ways to follow the action including national TV (ESPNU and ESPN3) and free audio on Lehighsports.com.
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Posted: 05/08/2012
Reunited: Brendan Callahan and Errol Wilson
The Lehigh defense has burst onto the national scene in leading the Mountain Hawks to their first Patriot League Tournament Title and NCAA Tournament berth. While the players have gone out and executed tremendously, two overlooked pieces are assistant coaches and longtime friends Brendan Callahan and Errol Wilson, the masterminds behind the transformation.
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Posted: 05/07/2012
NCAA First Round tickets now on sale
Tickets for Lehigh men’s lacrosse’s NCAA Tournament Game vs. defending national finalist Maryland are now on sale through Lehighsports.com. The seventh-seeded Mountain Hawks will host the Terrapins Sunday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. All tickets are general admission.
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Posted: 05/06/2012
Lehigh to host Maryland in NCAA First Round Sunday night
Owning a school-record 14 victories and the second most wins in the nation, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will host defending national finalist Maryland in an NCAA First Round game, as announced Sunday night. The game is set for next Sunday night (May 13) at 7:30 p.m. and will air live nation-wide on ESPNU. The Mountain Hawks earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth via their 16-14 win over Colgate in the Patriot League Championship Game.
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Posted: 05/05/2012
Lehigh assistant Tom Compitello to make MLL Debut Saturday night
Lehigh men’s lacrosse assistant coach Tom Compitello will make his Major League Lacrosse debut Saturday night when his Hamilton Nationals travel to Denver to face the Outlaws. Opening faceoff is set for 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) on ESPN3.com. Compitello will play attack for the Nationals following an All-America career at Stony Brook.
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Posted: 05/03/2012
NCAA Selection Show set for Sunday at 9 p.m. on ESPNU
Patriot League Champion and #7 nationally-ranked Lehigh will find out its NCAA Tournament fate on Sunday night during the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Selection Show. The selection show is set for 9 p.m. on ESPNU and ESPN3.com. The Mountain Hawks earned the league’s automatic bid to the tournament with their thrilling 16-14 win over 10th-ranked and top-seeded Colgate on Sunday.
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Posted: 04/30/2012
Lehigh celebrates 2011-12 school year with annual convocation
Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 30 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards.
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Posted: 04/29/2012
#8 Lehigh tops #10 Colgate, 16-14 for first Patriot League Tournament Title
The eighth-ranked and second-seeded Lehigh men’s lacrosse team put together one of its strongest offensive outbursts of the season, tying a season-high 16 goals to beat the #10 Colgate Raiders, 16-14 and win its first-ever Patriot League Tournament Championship on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks (14-2) jumped out to a 5-0 lead then held off a Raiders’ (12-3) charge to earn the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
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Posted: 04/28/2012
#8 Lehigh set to clash with #10 Colgate for Patriot League Title
Owning a school-record 13 wins, the #8 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will look for its first-ever Patriot League Championship on Sunday when it faces 10th ranked and top seed Colgate. Faceoff for the title game is set for 3 p.m. and will air nationally on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan and Evan Washburn on the call. The Mountain Hawks and Raiders each picked up impressive wins in the semifinals on Friday, beating Bucknell and Army by five and six goals, respectively.
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Posted: 04/28/2012
Lehigh holds annual Hall of Fame induction banquet and ceremony
Lehigh held its annual Roger S. Penske/Lehigh Athletics Hall Fame banquet and induction ceremony on Saturday April 28, 2012 on the university’s Asa Packer Campus. Volleyball standout Kim (Freedman) Kellow ’99 was inducted following her election in the class of 2011, while former swimming and diving coach and director of admissions Bruce Gardiner and University Board of Trustees Chairman and former lacrosse student-athlete Dan Smith ’71 were inducted as part of a special election process.
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Posted: 04/27/2012
#8 Lehigh tops #19 Army, 13-7, to advance to Patriot League Title Game
For the first time in school history, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team advanced to the Patriot League Championship Game as the #8 Mountain Hawks (13-2) downed #19 Army (7-7), 13-7, Friday night at Andy Kerr Stadium. Senior Adam Johnson posted his 14th-career hat trick while junior Dante Fantoni had five points on two goals and three assists to lead the Mountain Hawks’ attack.
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Posted: 04/27/2012
2012 Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Tournament In-Game Blog
Welcome to a special Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Tournament Blog. James Greene from the Patriot League Media Relations staff will be blogging the entire weekend; he will be joined by Lehigh Sports Information Director Justin Lafleur during parts of the Mountain Hawks’ game(s). Second-seeded Lehigh will face third-seed Army in the second semifinal on Friday (at 8 p.m.).
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Posted: 04/25/2012
#8 Lehigh and #19 Army clash Friday night in PL Semis
Following a historic regular season, the eighth-ranked and #2 seed Lehigh men’s lacrosse team heads into its “second season” on Friday when it faces third-seeded Army in the Patriot League Semifinals. Faceoff is set for 8 p.m. as the game will air nation-wide on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan and Evan Washburn on the call. The entire league tournament will take place in Hamilton, N.Y. at Colgate’s Andy Kerr Stadium.
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Posted: 04/25/2012
Lao-Gosney and Souders earn Academic All-League honors
A day after earning First Team All-Patriot League honors, Lehigh senior Roman Lao-Gosney and sophomore Ty Souders have been named Academic All-League. They mark two of only six Patriot League student-athletes earning both First Team and Academic honors. Lao-Gosney is fifth on the team with 20 points (16 goals, four assists) while Souders owns 28 groundballs and 12 caused turnovers, spearheading one of the nation’s top defenses.
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Posted: 04/24/2012
Poillon and Cassese earn major awards; eight named All-Patriot League
Following a historic regular season, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team has racked in a number of Patriot League honors, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Freshman Matt Poillon was named Goalie of the Year, head coach Kevin Cassese garnered Coach of the Year, while eight were named All-League. The eight All-League honorees tied for most in school history, tying the original record set in 1995.
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Posted: 04/23/2012
Mountain Hawks continue to rise in national polls
Following Saturday’s dominant 16-6 win over Lafayette, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team has risen to #8 in the Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll and #9 in the USILA Coaches Poll, released Monday. All four of the teams in this weekend’s Patriot League Tournament have cracked the media poll with Colgate standing 10th, Bucknell 18th and Army 19th.
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Posted: 04/21/2012
#12/10 Lehigh ties wins record with dominant 16-6 win at Lafayette
The #12/10 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team dominated from the opening whistle and wouldn’t look back as the Mountain Hawks (12-2, 5-1 Patriot League) downed Lafayette, 16-6, in their regular season finale Saturday. With the victory, Lehigh enters next weekend’s Patriot League Tournament winners of 11 of their last 12 games. The 12 wins have tied a school record - previously accomplished in 1994 - while the five league wins have set a new school mark.
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Posted: 04/19/2012
#12/10 Lehigh visits Lafayette Saturday for regular season finale
Coming off a thrilling last-second win over 18th-ranked Bucknell, the #12/10 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team wraps up the regular season on Saturday when it travels to Lafayette. Faceoff against the archrival Leopards (3-9, 1-4 Patriot League) is set for 2 p.m. in Fisher Stadium. The Mountain Hawks (11-2, 4-1) look to tie a school record for wins in a season, while entering next weekend’s Patriot League Tournament with their 11th win in their last 12 games.
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Posted: 04/16/2012
Noone and Poillon earn Patriot League weekly honors
Following Saturday’s thrilling 9-8 win over Bucknell, Lehigh men’s lacrosse junior Mike Noone and freshman Matt Poillon earned Patriot League Defensive and Rookie of the Week, as announced on Monday. Junior Dante Fantoni, who scored the game-winning goal, also earned honorable mention recognition. In addition, the Mountain Hawks moved up to #10 in the Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll while dropping to 12th in the USILA Coaches Poll.
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Posted: 04/14/2012
Last-second goal gives #11 Lehigh 9-8 win over #18 Bucknell
Junior Dante Fantoni rifled a shot past Kyle Feeney with just 14 seconds remaining to give the #11 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team a thrilling 9-8 win over #18 Bucknell in front of a facility-record 2,096 fans on Saturday night. The Mountain Hawks (11-2, 4-1 Patriot League) continually fought back from deficits until Fantoni’s goal put Lehigh up for good. Fantoni and senior Roman Lao-Gosney led the way, each posting a team-high two goals and an assist.
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Posted: 04/13/2012
Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney: In it together
Cameron and Roman Lao-Gosney are not typical teammates. The Lehigh co-captains are fraternal twins who started playing lacrosse in high school at Hebron Academy in Maine. They were the first recruits of fifth-year head coach Kevin Cassese, and have helped transform the program into a contender not only in the Patriot League, but also nationally. Through hard work and determination, the Lao-Gosneys have created a culture of winning. And through thick and thin, they’ve been in it together.
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Posted: 04/12/2012
#11 Lehigh set for big Senior Night clash vs. #18 Bucknell Saturday
Following a tough overtime loss at Colgate, the 11th-ranked Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back when it returns home to host #18 Bucknell Saturday on Senior Night. Opening faceoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks (10-2, 3-1) and Bison (9-4, 3-1) are tied for first place in the Patriot League standings (along with Colgate).
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Posted: 04/12/2012
Lehigh men’s lacrosse seniors reflect on careers
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse senior class features a variety of positions, skill sets and personalities. Together, these eight Mountain Hawks have helped transform the program to where it is today, tied for first in the Patriot League and ranked 11th in the nation heading into Saturday’s Senior Night Game vs. #18 Bucknell. Lehighsports.com caught up with the eight seniors to get some thoughts on their careers in the Brown & White.
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Posted: 04/07/2012
#7 Lehigh drops 11-10 overtime heartbreaker at #17/16 Colgate
The #7 Lehigh men’s lacrosse men’s lacrosse team saw its program-record nine-game winning streak come to an end in heartbreaking fashion, dropping an 11-10 overtime final to #17/16 Colgate on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks (10-2, 3-1 Patriot League) took a 10-8 lead with 5:10 left in regulation, but the Raiders scored the final three goals to snatch the victory. Freshman Matt Poillon made a career-high 16 saves between the pipes, including one with time winding down in regulation.
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Posted: 04/05/2012
#7 Lehigh heads to #17/16 Colgate Saturday for big league clash
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to continue its historic season Saturday when it travels to #17/16 Colgate to face one of its biggest challenges to date. Faceoff in Andy Kerr Stadium is set for 2 p.m. Saturday will feature the nation’s top scoring defense (Lehigh) against the top offense (Colgate). The Mountain Hawks hope to contain the Raiders’ Peter Baum, who is the top scorer in the country (42 goals and 13 assists in 10 games).
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Posted: 04/05/2012
Chat live with Fantoni & Snyder at 12:45 PM today on ESPN.com
Lehigh junior standouts Dante Fantoni and Ryan Snyder will chat live with fans at 12:45 p.m. today (Thursday) through Inside Lacrosse and ESPN.com as they prepare for a big weekend tilt at #17/16 Colgate. Fans can start submitting questions now before the chat goes live at 12:45.
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Posted: 04/04/2012
Corbett named Cascade National Rookie of the Week
Following a four-point effort last Friday at Navy, Lehigh freshman attackman Patrick Corbett has earned his second honor of the week, garnering Cascade Rookie of the Week laurels as announced by Inside Lacrosse on Wednesday. Corbett is Lehigh’s second national rookie of the week of the season, along with goalie Matt Poillon who earned the honor last month.
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Posted: 04/02/2012
Noone and Corbett earn weekly awards; Lehigh remains #7 in both polls
Riding nine straight victories and the most wins in the nation, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team remained #7 in both the USILA Coaches Poll and Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll released Monday. In addition, junior defenseman Mike Noone was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week while freshman attackman Patrick Corbett garnered Rookie of the Week laurels, marking the fifth straight week at least one Lehigh player has earned a weekly award.
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Posted: 03/30/2012
#7 Lehigh scores eight unanswered to down #19 Navy, 9-4
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team dug out of an early 4-1 hole with a vengeance, scoring eight unanswered goals to run past #19 Navy, 9-4, on Friday evening. The Mountain Hawks (10-1, 3-0 Patriot League) held the Midshipmen (5-4, 3-2) scoreless for the game’s final 40:02 in yet another dominant defensive effort.
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Posted: 03/28/2012
#7 Lehigh and #19 Navy to clash Friday night on CBS Sports Network
Riding the nation’s longest winning streak and the most wins in the country, the #7 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team heads to #19 Navy for a Friday night showdown against the Midshipmen, who are riding a four-game winning streak of their own. Opening faceoff is set for 7 p.m. The tilt will take center stage as the only Division I men’s lacrosse game of the day; it will also air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan and Steve Panarelli on the call.
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Posted: 03/28/2012
#7 Lehigh at #19 Navy In-Game Blog
Welcome to a special Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse Blog. The Mountain Hawks travel to #19 Navy for a Friday night showdown on CBS Sports Network. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. Check back at 6:45 p.m. Friday for a live interactive blog. Feel free to submit questions and comments as the game goes along; we will do our best to answer as many questions as possible.
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Posted: 03/26/2012
Lehigh jumps to No. 7 in both polls; Noone, Poillon honored by league
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The red-hot Lehigh men’s lacrosse team continues to garner both team and individual recognition as a result of its historic start to the 2012 season. The Mountain Hawks jumped to No. 7 in both major polls following victories over No. 17 Penn State and Patriot League rival Holy Cross last week. Junior Mike Noone was recognized as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week, and freshman Matt Poillon earned Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week for the fourth time this season.
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Posted: 03/24/2012
#11/10 Lehigh makes history with 12-3 win over Holy Cross
The #11/10 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team jumped out to a 5-0 lead and wouldn’t look back in downing Holy Cross, 12-3 on Saturday for its school-record eighth straight win. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks improve to 9-1 on the season (2-0 in the Patriot League), currently owning the most wins in the nation, while setting a school record for their best start in school history.
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Posted: 03/22/2012
#11/10 Mountain Hawks eye best-ever start, Saturday vs. Holy Cross
Standing at 8-1 and riding seven straight victories, the #11/10 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will look to continue its winning ways when it hosts Holy Cross for a Patriot League clash on Saturday. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks are off to their best start since 1969 and with a win on Saturday, would post the best record after 10 games in school history.
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Posted: 03/20/2012
#11/10 Lehigh storms back for impressive 9-5 win at #17 Penn State
After falling behind 2-0, the #11/10 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team bounced back in a big way, scoring nine of the final 12 goals to down #17 Penn State (3-4, 0-1 CAA), 9-5 on Tuesday night. Junior Dante Fantoni got the scoring started with two of Lehigh’s (8-1, 1-0 Patriot League) first three goals while also adding two second-half assists to help the Mountain Hawks pull away.
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Posted: 03/19/2012
Poillon earns weekly honor; #11/10 Lehigh travels to #17 Penn State Tuesday
Lehigh freshman goalie Matt Poillon has been named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week following his contributions in Saturday’s victory over Army, as announced by the league Monday. His performance between the pipes has played a major role in the Mountain Hawks’ current six-game win streak, and a 7-1 start, which is the team’s best start since 1969.
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Posted: 03/19/2012
#11/10 Lehigh at #17 Penn State In-Game Blog
Welcome to a special Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse Blog. The Mountain Hawks travel to #17 Penn State on Tuesday evening for a showdown with the Nittany Lions. Check back Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. for a live interactive blog. Feel free to submit questions and comments as the game goes along; we will do our best to answer as many questions as possible.
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Posted: 03/17/2012
#11 Lehigh wins Patriot League opener over Army, 7-6
The #11 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team continued to roll Saturday afternoon as the Mountain Hawks took down the Army Black Knights, 7-6, in their Patriot League opener. Freshman goaltender Matthew Poillon shined once again, recording 13 saves, including nine in the first half to keep Lehigh in the contest. The win helps Lehigh (7-1, 1-0 PL) keep pace with the 1969 squad for the best start in school history. That team won seven of its first eight games and finished with a 10-4 record.
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Posted: 03/16/2012
#11 Lehigh opens Patriot League play Saturday vs. Army
Riding a five-game winning streak, including three victories over nationally-ranked teams, the 11th ranked Lehigh men’s lacrosse team is set to open Patriot League play vs. Army Saturday in a St. Patrick’s Day showdown. Faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex.
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Posted: 03/12/2012
Lehigh up to 11th in national polls; Poillon named PL Goalie of the Week
Red-hot Lehigh men’s lacrosse continues to receive team and individual recognition as the squad moved to 11th in both the Coaches and Media Polls released Monday. In addition, freshman goalie Matt Poillon was named Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week for the second straight week, and third time in five weeks. Sophomore close defenseman Ty Souders earned honorable mention recognition.
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Posted: 03/11/2012
#16 Lehigh surges past #15 Yale, 11-7, for best start since 1969
The 16th ranked Lehigh men’s lacrosse team used a 5-0 second-half run to turn a one-goal lead into a six-goal advantage, on its way to a big 11-7 win over #15 Yale on a sun-splashed Sunday afternoon. The Mountain Hawks’ defense continued to shine, holding the Bulldogs scoreless for a 21:29 stretch while senior Adam Johnston scored a natural hat trick to erase any doubt. The win pulls Lehigh to 6-1 on the season, marking its best start since 1969.
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Posted: 03/09/2012
#16 Lehigh and #15 Yale set to clash on Sunday
Riding a four-game winning streak, the #16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team returns home for the first time in 15 days to host #15 Yale in a big Sunday afternoon showdown. Faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks have allowed only 14 goals over their four-game winning streak as the defense has continued to shine.
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Posted: 03/09/2012
Men’s basketball to be honored Sunday at men’s lax game vs. Yale
On Sunday, the Lehigh men’s basketball team will be honored at the men’s lacrosse game vs. Yale after winning its second Patriot League Championship in the last three seasons. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex and admission is FREE for all. The Mountain Hawks will be recognized between the first and second quarters, before heading to practice leading into Sunday night’s Selection Show.
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Posted: 03/08/2012
Poillon named National Rookie of the Week
Lehigh freshman goalie Matt Poillon has been named Cascade Rookie of the Week, as announced by Inside Lacrosse Wednesday. A two-time Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week, Poillon allowed only 12 goals over two games in wins over #19 Penn and #4 North Carolina.
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Posted: 03/06/2012
#16/15 Mountain Hawks earn 6-2 win at VMI
Lehigh’s defense continued to dominate while the offense contributed more than enough goals to lead the #16/15 Mountain Hawks to a 6-2 win at VMI Tuesday. The victory marks Lehigh’s fourth in a row, the squad’s longest winning streak since 2006. The Mountain Hawks took an early 2-0 lead before holding the Keydets scoreless for the next 45:33 until a late fourth-quarter score pulled VMI within four at the final horn.
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Posted: 03/05/2012
#15 Lehigh heads to VMI for Tuesday afternoon tilt
The #16/15 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will look to continue its recent roll when it travels to Lexington, Va. for a matchup with the VMI Keydets Tuesday. Opening faceoff is set for 3 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are riding three straight wins, including two over ranked foes, to jump into the national rankings themselves.
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Posted: 03/05/2012
Lehigh earns national ranking; four recognized by Patriot League
Following arguably its biggest win in school history, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team has jumped into the national rankings released Monday, standing 15th in the Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll and 16th in the USILA Coaches Poll. In addition, four Mountain Hawks were recognized by the Patriot League, including sophomore Ty Souders (Defensive Player of the Week), freshman Matt Poillon (Goalkeeper of the Week) and juniors Ryan Snyder and David DiMaria (Honorable Mention).
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Posted: 03/03/2012
Lehigh knocks off #4 North Carolina, 9-8
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team scored four of the first five second-half goals to break a 5-5 tie, on the way to one of its biggest wins in school history as the Mountain Hawks downed the #4 North Carolina Tar Heels, 9-8 on Saturday evening. Junior Ryan Snyder won 13-of-20 faceoffs while three Mountain Hawks scored two goals apiece and freshman Matt Poillon made eight saves between the pipes.
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Posted: 03/02/2012
Lehigh heads to #4 North Carolina for Saturday night showdown
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will continue a three-game road trip this weekend as they travel to Chapel Hill to take on #4 North Carolina. The Mountain Hawks will look to build on momentum from a big win at #19 Penn earlier this week. Opening faceoff will be at 7:30 from Fetzer Field.
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Posted: 02/28/2012
Mountain Hawks dominant in 10-4 win at #19/18 Penn
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team used a dominant overall effort to pull off an impressive 10-4 win over #19/18 Penn Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks’ defense extended its shutout streak to 90:14 and forced 16 of the Quakers’ 18 turnovers. Junior David DiMaria led the way with a season-high five points (two goals, three assists) while freshmen Patrick Corbett and Dan Taylor scored two goals apiece.
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Posted: 02/27/2012
Lehigh heads to #19/18 Penn for Tuesday night showdown
Coming off a dominant 13-0 triumph over Manhattan, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team travels to Penn on Tuesday to face the #19/18 Quakers. Opening faceoff is set for 7 p.m. The Mountain Hawks look to ride the momentum of their first shutout in 40 years when they face their second ranked foe of the season.
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Posted: 02/27/2012
Lehigh at #18 Penn In-Game Blog
Welcome to a special Lehigh Men’s Lacrosse Blog. The Mountain Hawks travel to #18 Penn on Tuesday evening for a showdown with the rival Quakers. Check back Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. for a live interactive blog. Feel free to submit questions and comments as the game goes along; we will do our best to answer as many questions as possible.
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Posted: 02/25/2012
Mountain Hawks pull off historic 13-0 shutout vs. Manhattan
Riding a strong overall team effort, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team outshot the Manhattan Jaspers, 47-8, and outscored them, 13-0, on the way to its first shutout in 40 years. The Mountain Hawks (2-1) received four points apiece from junior David DiMaria and freshman Patrick Corbett while freshman Matt Poillon made four saves between the pipes. The shutout is Lehigh’s first since a 10-0 victory over Gettysburg in 1972.
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Posted: 02/23/2012
Lehigh looks to bounce back vs. Manhattan Saturday
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back from a tough loss to #10 Villanova when it hosts Manhattan on Saturday at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Opening faceoff is set for 2 p.m. The Mountain Hawks look to get back in the win column against the Jaspers, who have yet to play in 2012. Saturday marks Lehigh’s final home game in 22 days as the squad embarks on a three-game road trip at #17 Penn, #4 North Carolina and VMI before returning home to host #18 Yale on Mar. 11.
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Posted: 02/18/2012
Mountain Hawks drop home opener to #10 Villanova
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team dropped a tough home opener to #10 Villanova on Saturday, falling 17-7 at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The loss snapped a three-game home winning streak against the Wildcats, and puts the Mountain Hawks at 1-1 on the season. Freshman Dan Taylor led the way offensively with three points via two goals and an assist.
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Posted: 02/17/2012
Mountain Hawks host #10 Villanova in big home opener Saturday
Following a dominating 11-4 win over Saint Joseph’s, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will welcome #10 Villanova for its home opener on Saturday. Faceoff is set for 12 p.m. in the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks are eying their first win over a top-10 foe since the end of the 2010 season when they also defeated the Wildcats (when they were ranked ninth).
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Posted: 02/15/2012
Fantoni and Snyder named to Tewaaraton Award Watch List
Lehigh men’s lacrosse junior standouts Dante Fantoni and Ryan Snyder have been named to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List, as announced on Wednesday. The Tewaaraton is considered the pre-eminent lacrosse award honoring the nation’s top collegiate lacrosse player. Fantoni and Snyder are both coming off All-Patriot League seasons which included 33 goals for Fantoni and a league record 118 groundballs for Snyder.
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Posted: 02/13/2012
Poillon earns Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week
Just one game into his collegiate career, Lehigh freshman goalie Matt Poillon has earned Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. Poillon stopped 13-of-17 shots in the season opener at Saint Joseph’s Saturday, helping Lehigh to an 11-4 victory. In doing so, he became the first Mountain Hawk in school history to earn Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week.
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Posted: 02/11/2012
Lehigh opens season with 11-4 win at Saint Joseph’s
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team broke a 2-2 tie by scoring seven consecutive goals to run away with an 11-4 win over Saint Joseph’s on Saturday, in the season opener for both teams. Freshman goalie Matt Poillon made 12 saves in his collegiate debut while junior Ryan Snyder won 13-of-17 faceoffs with a career-high tying 13 groundballs to lead the way. The Mountain Hawks will return to action next Saturday when they welcome 10th nationally-ranked Villanova to the Ulrich Sports Complex.
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Posted: 02/10/2012
Cassese named assistant coach for 2014 U.S. Men’s National Team
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).
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Posted: 02/10/2012
Lehigh kicks off 2012 campaign at Saint Joseph’s Saturday
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. 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. PLEASE NOTE: Faceoff has been pushed back to 2 p.m. due to wintry weather.
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Posted: 02/07/2012
Season Preview: Lehigh looks to take the next step in 2012
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.
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Posted: 02/01/2012
DiMaria and Fantoni: Lehigh’s dynamic duo
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.
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Posted: 01/28/2012
Cassese and Dougherty enjoying busy weekend together
Following a preseason scrimmage against each other Saturday, head coaches Kevin Cassese of Lehigh and Brian Dougherty of Chestnut Hill will be joining forces Sunday when the two friends coach the U.S. National Team in the Champion Challenge. After the Mountain Hawks and Griffins squared off, the two hopped in a car for the Philadelphia airport. Their ultimate destination is Lake Buena Vista, Fla. where they’ll lead the United States against defending national semifinalist Denver.
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Posted: 01/25/2012
Mountain Hawks picked fourth in preseason poll
After advancing to the program’s first Patriot League Tournament since 2006 last season, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team is projected to do it again as the Mountain Hawks were picked fourth in the Patriot League preseason poll announced on Wednesday. The results were unveiled during the league’s preseason media teleconference.
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Posted: 01/24/2012
Lehigh’s game at Navy to air nationally on CBS Sports Network
Lehigh men’s lacrosse’s showdown at Navy has been moved to Friday, Mar. 30 and will air nation-wide on CBS Sports Network. Faceoff in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is set for 7 p.m. The Mountain Hawks will be looking for their second straight win over the Midshipmen after breaking a 98-year drought last year with a thrilling 14-10 win.
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Posted: 01/23/2012
Inside Lacrosse NCAA Preview 2012: No. 28 Lehigh
Lehigh made the Patriot League Tournament for the first time in five seasons with a 7 -9 record in 2011. The year ended in disappointing fashion against Bucknell, 13-5. Most of the starters return, so coach Kevin Cassese hopes this is the season the Mountain Hawks can reach their first NCAA Tournament.
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Posted: 01/20/2012
Cassese to coach U.S. national team in Champion Challenge
Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese will continue his work with the U.S. men’s national team when he coaches the squad in an exhibition tilt on Sunday, Jan. 29 against defending National Semifinalist Denver. Faceoff against the Pioneers is set for 1:30 p.m. at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Cassese will be joined by Towson head coach Shawn Nadelen and Chestnut Hill head coach Brian Dougherty to make up the staff.
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Posted: 01/16/2012
Lehigh wraps up first weekend of preseason practice
With its season opener now less than four weeks away, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team kicked off preseason practice over the weekend with double sessions on Saturday and Sunday. The Mountain Hawks battled frigid temperatures, hitting the field twice each day as the squad works towards its season opener on Feb. 11 at Saint Joseph’s.
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