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Posted: 05/23/2013
Four from Lehigh men’s lacrosse named All-Americans
Seniors David DiMaria and Mike Noone, junior Ty Souders and sophomore Matt Poillon were all named USILA honorable mention All-Americans on Thursday as the postseason recognition for the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team continues. The four All-America honorees breaks the previous school record of three from last season. Souders and Poillon earn All-America recognition for a second straight season.
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Posted: 05/23/2013
Four Mountain Hawks to play in North-South Game Friday
Lehigh seniors David DiMaria, Dante Fantoni, Mike Noone and Ryan Snyder will suit up for the South on Friday for the 72nd annual USILA/LaxWorld Division I-II Senior North-South Game. Opening faceoff is set for 5:30 p.m. at Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa. Lehigh’s four representatives mark the most from any school nationally and break last year’s school record of three Mountain Hawks to play in the game.
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Posted: 05/21/2013
Hess and Snyder named USILA Scholar All-Americans
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.
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Posted: 05/17/2013
Cassese set for role as ESPN guest analyst this weekend
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.
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Posted: 05/16/2013
DiMaria to join Cannons; Lao-Gosneys enjoying success in MLL
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.
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Posted: 05/11/2013
Big second quarter leads UNC past Lehigh in NCAA Tourney
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.
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Posted: 05/09/2013
Mountain Hawks head to UNC for NCAA First Round Saturday
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.
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Posted: 05/07/2013
Compitello helps mastermind Lehigh attack
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.
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Posted: 05/05/2013
Lehigh draws North Carolina in NCAA Tournament Saturday
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.
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Posted: 05/03/2013
Mountain Hawks utilizing off week as Selection Show nears
Despite two weeks between the Patriot League and NCAA Tournaments, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team is hard at work in various areas to ensure success - on and off the field. The players have hit the books for final exams, while sprinkling in some time to get stronger in the weight room and stay sharp on the field.
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Posted: 04/30/2013
DiMaria named a 2013 Tewaaraton Award nominee
Lehigh senior attackman David DiMaria has been named a Tewaaraton Award nominee, as announced late last week. He is one of only 25 players nationally named a nominee for the sport’s highest honor. DiMaria, senior Dante Fantoni and sophomore Matt Poillon were originally named to the watch list in February.
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Posted: 04/28/2013
#14/16 Lehigh wins second straight PL Title, 11-5 over Bucknell
The #14/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team jumped out to a 5-0 lead after one quarter and cruised to an 11-5 win over Bucknell to win its second straight Patriot League Championship on Sunday afternoon. Senior David DiMaria had two goals and three assists to finish with 10 points for the tournament and earn Tournament MVP honors. Lehigh became the first team since Navy in 2006-07 to win back-to-back Patriot League Titles.
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Posted: 04/27/2013
Lehigh excited for Patriot League Championship Game Sunday
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team ran away from Colgate in the Patriot League Semifinals Friday night. The Mountain Hawks used a third-quarter surge to take a 10-1 lead and erase any doubt. For a second straight season, they’d be playing for a Patriot League Championship.
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Posted: 04/26/2013
#14/16 Lehigh dominates Colgate to advance to championship game
The #14/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team went on an 8-0 run spanning nearly 26 minutes in the second and third quarters to reach the Patriot League Championship Game for the second straight year as the Mountain Hawks defeated Colgate 15-7 in a semifinal Friday night at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks built a 10-goal lead late in the third quarter and coasted to their 11th win of the season.
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Posted: 04/25/2013
#14/16 Lehigh hosts first Patriot League Tournament this weekend
The #14/16 nationally-ranked and top-seeded Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will open the Patriot League Tournament on Friday when it hosts fourth-seeded Colgate. Opening faceoff at the Ulrich Sports Complex is set for 7:30 p.m. following the first game of the day featuring second-seeded Bucknell against third-seeded Army at 4:30 p.m. The entire Patriot League Tournament will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network with Dave Ryan, Evan Washburn and Sheehan Stanwick Burch on the call.
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Posted: 04/24/2013
Lanius, Souders and Snyder earn Academic All-League honors
Lehigh seniors Baxter Lanius and Ryan Snyder along with junior Ty Souders have been named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team, as announced on Wednesday. For Snyder and Souders, it comes one day after they both earned Second Team All-Patriot League laurels. Lehigh’s three honorees are most from any school in the league.
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Posted: 04/23/2013
Poillon named Goalie of the Year, seven garner All-League
Lehigh sophomore goalie Matt Poillon has been named Patriot League Goalie of the Year for a second straight season, while six others joined him as All-League honorees, as announced on Tuesday. Poillon and senior Mike Noone were named to the First Team while seniors David DiMaria, Brian Hess, Ryan Snyder, junior Ty Souders and sophomore Patrick Corbett garnered Second Team laurels.
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Posted: 04/22/2013
Taylor named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week
Lehigh sophomore attackman Dan Taylor has earned Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week honors following Saturday’s 14-5 win over Patriot League rival Lafayette, as announced on Monday. Taylor had a hand in half of Lehigh’s goals, scoring a career-high four goals while adding three assists for a career-high seven points. It marks Taylor’s first Patriot League weekly award.
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Posted: 04/20/2013
#14/16 Lehigh storms past rival Lafayette, 14-5
The #14/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team jumped on archrival Lafayette early and often, closing the regular season with an impressive 14-5 on Saturday evening. Sophomore Dan Taylor had a monster game with a career-high four goals and seven points while David DiMaria posted three goals and three assists on his Senior Night. The defense allowed just two even strength goals on the evening as it’s allowed seven or fewer goals in six of its last seven games.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
Mountain Hawk seniors reflect on careers
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse senior class is large in size and in impact as these 14 Mountain Hawks have certainly made their mark in the Brown and White. They’ve helped lead the squad to new heights, including their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2012, looking to make it two in a row this season. Lehighsports.com caught up with the 14 seniors to get thoughts on their careers.
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Posted: 04/19/2013
#14/16 Lehigh returns home to host Lafayette on Senior Night
Riding four straight wins, the #14/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will close out the regular season on Saturday night when it hosts Lafayette. Faceoff on Senior Night is set for 7 p.m. Lehigh’s 14 seniors will be recognized prior to their final home regular season games in the Brown & White. The Mountain Hawks will return home for at least one additional game next weekend as they earned the #1 seed in the Patriot League Tournament with an 11-7 win at #9/11 Bucknell last Friday.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Spend your Saturday on Lehigh's Goodman Campus!
On Saturday April 20, Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus will be buzzing with all sorts of events. The Goodman Campus attracts thousands of visitors during the spring season, as the campus embraces a family friendly atmosphere. The centralized parking lot allows for easy access to all of the athletic facilities. April 20th is just one Saturday of the spring season where your family can enjoy the beautiful landscape that Goodman Campus has to offer.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Patriot League Tournament tickets now on sale
Tickets for the Patriot League Men’s Lacrosse Tournament are now on sale, as Lehigh will host the league tourney for the first time in program history. The Semifinals are set for next Friday (Apr. 26) at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. while the Championship Game will be played on Sunday (Apr. 28) at 3 p.m. All three games will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network.
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Posted: 04/18/2013
Dan and David DiMaria: Lacrosse Brotherhood
Dan was always a big, gifted defenseman while David was a late-blooming, smaller attackman. The DiMarias couldn’t be more different, yet alike in many ways. Both are in their final collegiate seasons, but took very different paths to where they are today. They’re trying to lead their respective squads — Duke and Lehigh — to the NCAA Tournament and maybe even a Championship Weekend matchup in Philadelphia with a National Title on the line.
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Posted: 04/15/2013
Poillon garners second straight Goalie of the Week honor
Lehigh men’s lacrosse sophomore Matt Poillon has been named the Patriot League Goalie of the Week for a second consecutive week and for the fourth time this season following the Mountain Hawks’ 11-7 win over Bucknell on Friday. Poillon posted 12 saves while allowing just seven goals in the win that clinched Lehigh the #1 seed and right to host the Patriot League Tournament.
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Posted: 04/12/2013
#18/19 Lehigh tops #9/11 Bucknell 11-7 for PL Regular Season Title
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team clinched its first Patriot League regular season championship as the #18/19 Mountain Hawks downed #9/11 Bucknell 11-7 Friday night at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. With the win, Lehigh’s first in Lewisburg since 1998, the Mountain Hawks will host the Patriot League Tournament for the first time in school history Apr. 26 and 28.
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Posted: 04/11/2013
#18/19 Lehigh heads to #9/11 Bucknell for first-place clash
Coming off its first three-game winning streak of the season, the #18/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team heads to Bucknell for a first-place showdown with the #9/11 Bison. Opening faceoff on Friday night is set for 7:30 p.m. The winner will clinch the Patriot League Regular Season Title and the right to host the entire league tournament later this month. Both sides enter with 4-0 league records while Colgate and Army have two losses apiece.
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Posted: 04/08/2013
Noone and Poillon earn Patriot League weekly awards
A pair of Lehigh men’s lacrosse players have earned Patriot League weekly honors following Saturday’s 13-10 win over Patriot League foe Colgate, as announced on Monday. Senior Mike Noone earned Defensive Player of the Week and Matt Poillon garnered Goalie of the Week for their standout performances. Senior Dante Fantoni also earned honorable mention recognition for his efforts.
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Posted: 04/06/2013
Big fourth quarter leads #18/19 Lehigh past Colgate, 13-10
In a heated rematch of last season’s Patriot League Championship Game, #18/19 Lehigh and Colgate combined for 23 goals and 20 penalties, but it was the Mountain Hawks who came up big when it mattered most. Lehigh broke an 8-8 tie after three quarters, outscoring Colgate 5-2 in the fourth for a big 13-10 win on Saturday in Goodman Stadium. The victory sets up a big showdown at Bucknell next Friday with the winner clinching the Patriot League Regular Season Title.
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Posted: 04/05/2013
#18 Mountain Hawks host Colgate Saturday in Goodman Stadium
Riding two straight wins, the #18/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team remains home to host Colgate on Saturday. Opening faceoff is set for 11 a.m. in Goodman Stadium, Lehigh’s first game in its football stadium since hosting North Carolina in April of 2011. The rematch of last season’s Patriot League Championship Game will air live nationally on CBS Sports Network.
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Posted: 04/01/2013
Telesco earns second straight Rookie of the Week award
Lehigh men’s lacrosse defenseman Tripp Telesco has been named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week for a second consecutive week following the Mountain Hawks’ 12-7 win over Navy. Telesco posted a career high in groundballs (5) and caused turnovers (3) as the Lehigh defense held the Midshipmen to just seven goals and just four over the first 50:25.
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Posted: 03/30/2013
#18 Lehigh cruises to 12-7 win over Navy
The #18 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team jumped out to a 6-1 lead and wouldn’t look back as the Mountain Hawks downed Navy, 12-7 on Saturday to improve to 3-0 in Patriot League play. Twelve different Mountain Hawks recorded a point, led by sophomore Dan Taylor who recorded his third-career hat trick and classmate Patrick Corbett who added two goals.
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Posted: 03/29/2013
#18 Mountain Hawks host Navy Saturday afternoon
The #18 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team returns home to the Ulrich Sports Complex on Saturday to host Navy, looking to improve to 3-0 in Patriot League play. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a hard-fought 8-5 win at a much-improved Holy Cross team last Saturday. Lehigh plays three of its final four regular season games at home.
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Posted: 03/25/2013
Telesco named Patriot League Rookie of the Week
Lehigh freshman defenseman Tripp Telesco has been named this week’s Patriot League Rookie of the Week after impressive performances against UMass and Holy Cross. Telesco finished the week with five groundballs and a caused turnover as he’s played a key role on the Mountain Hawk defense from day one.
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Posted: 03/23/2013
#15/16 Mountain Hawks bounce back with 8-5 win at Holy Cross
The #15/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team bounced back from a tough midweek loss to UMass by posting an 8-5 win at a much-improved Holy Cross team Saturday. Senior David DiMaria led the offense with his 10th career hat trick while junior Ty Souders and freshman Tripp Telesco each posted three groundballs and a caused turnover on the defensive end. The Mountain Hawks improve to 6-4 and 2-0 in Patriot League play while the Crusaders fall to 4-4 and 1-2 in the league.
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Posted: 03/22/2013
#15/16 Lehigh looks to bounce back at Holy Cross Saturday
Coming off a tough 6-4 loss to UMass on Wednesday, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team heads to Patriot League play the remainder of the season beginning with a trip to Holy Cross Saturday. Opening faceoff against the Crusaders is set for 3 p.m. Following Saturday’s game, the Mountain Hawks head home for three of the last four in the regular season.
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Posted: 03/20/2013
Fast start not enough in 6-4 loss to UMass
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team took a 2-0 lead less than three minutes into the game, but could only manage two more the rest of the way as UMass topped the #15/16 Mountain Hawks 6-4 on Wednesday evening at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Nationally televised on ESPNU as the Warrior Game of the Week, the Mountain Hawks were anchored by sophomore goalie Matt Poillon, who made 13 saves while junior Ty Souders had five groundballs and two caused turnovers to lead the defense.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
#15/16 Lehigh hosts UMass Wednesday for ESPNU showdown
Riding two straight wins, the #15/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks for its first three-game winning streak of the season when it hosts UMass on Wednesday. Opening faceoff is set for 6 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex and will air live nation-wide on ESPNU and WatchESPN as Warrior’s National Game of the Week. Mike Corey, Quint Kessenich and Paul Carcaterra are on the call.
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Posted: 03/19/2013
Best Friends Manny, Fantoni Playing For Bragging Rights
“Playing Dante would be one of the greatest moments of my career,” said UMass senior attackman Will Manny. “Throughout the week, I’d be telling my defense the scouting report on him. I’d tell my defensemen to beat up on my man for 60 minutes, but after the game, he’s still my best friend.” That was two years ago.
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Posted: 03/16/2013
#15/16 Lehigh wins Patriot League opener at Army 10-6
Senior Brian Hess paced the offense with his second-career hat trick while sophomore Matt Poillon made 12 saves between the pipes as the #15/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team topped Army 10-6 in its league opener Saturday. Five Mountain Hawks (5-3, 1-0 Patriot League) finished with double-figure points, and senior Ryan Snyder was stellar at the faceoff X, to help Lehigh get off to an early lead which it wouldn’t relinquish.
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Posted: 03/14/2013
#15/16 Mountain Hawks open league play at Army Saturday
Coming off a big win over #12/13 Penn State in the Independence Classic, the #15/16 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will look to carry that momentum when it heads to Army for the Patriot League opener. Opening faceoff against the Black Knights is set for 12 p.m. in Michie Stadium. The Mountain Hawks look to win their Patriot League opener for a third straight season.
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Posted: 03/09/2013
#17/19 Lehigh beats #12/13 Penn State in Independence Classic
Senior Dante Fantoni and sophomore Dan Taylor paced the offense with five points apiece while sophomore Matt Poillon made 11 saves in goal as the #17/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team topped #12/13 Penn State, 12-10 in the Whitman’s Sampler Independence Classic Saturday at PPL Park. Lehigh took a 5-1 halftime lead, but the Nittany Lions scored eight of the next 10 goals to take a 9-7 fourth-quarter advantage.
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Posted: 03/08/2013
#17/19 Lehigh faces #12/13 Penn State Saturday in Independence Classic
The #17/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back from a hard-fought 6-4 defeat to #18 Penn when it heads to PPL Park for the Whitman’s Sampler Independence Classic against #12/13 Penn State. Faceoff is set for 5 p.m. It marks the third game of a tripleheader as Syracuse faces St. John’s at 12 p.m. and Penn takes on Villanova at 2:30. All three games will air live on ESPN3. The game will also air on Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia via tape delay at 8:30 p.m.
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Posted: 03/05/2013
#17/19 Mountain Hawks drop defensive battle to #18 Penn, 6-4
#17/19 Lehigh and #18 Penn went back and forth in a defensive display, but it was the Quakers who came out victorious as they downed the Mountain Hawks 6-4 on Tuesday evening at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Senior defenseman Mike Noone was stellar, posting a career-high six caused turnovers to go with five groundballs as Lehigh caused 13 of Penn’s 19 turnovers on the evening.
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Posted: 03/04/2013
#17/19 Mountain Hawks clash with #18 Penn Tuesday night
Following a dominant 16-goal win over VMI Saturday, the #17/19 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team begins a big week on Tuesday when it hosts #18 Penn for a 7 p.m. faceoff at the Ulrich Sports Complex. The Mountain Hawks face a pair of intrastate rivals and nationally-ranked squads this week in Penn Tuesday and #12/13 Penn State at PPL Park Saturday.
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Posted: 03/02/2013
#16/17 Lehigh dominates VMI, 18-2
The #16/17 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team bounced back from a tough Colorado road trip by downing VMI on Saturday afternoon, 18-2. Four different Mountain Hawks recorded hat tricks, including senior David DiMaria who had three goals and four assists for his third seven-point game of the season. Senior Chris Rinaldi also scored his first-career goal in the first quarter and turned that into a hat trick of his own.
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Posted: 03/01/2013
#16/17 Lehigh returns home to host VMI Saturday
Coming off a pair of tough losses at the Frontier Airlines Face-Off Classic, the #16/17 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to bounce back when it returns home to host VMI Saturday. Opening faceoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Saturday marks the beginning of a big eight-day stretch for the Mountain Hawks as they’ll follow by hosting #14/15 Penn Tuesday night then playing #8 Penn State next Saturday in the Independence Classic at PPL Park.
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Posted: 02/24/2013
#8/12 Mountain Hawks drop 15-10 final to Air Force
he #8/12 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team wrapped up a tough trip to Colorado on Sunday with a 15-10 defeat at a surging Air Force squad. Part of the Frontier Airlines Face-Off Classic, the game was delayed and moved from the University of Denver to Air Force’s indoor facility due to a snowstorm Saturday night into Sunday. Sophomore Dan Taylor led the way with a career-high five points while seniors Dante Fantoni and David DiMaria posted four points apiece.
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Posted: 02/23/2013
#11 Denver uses strong second half to surge past #8/12 Lehigh
The #8/12 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team took a 7-6 halftime lead at #11 Denver, but the Pioneers exploded for 12 second-half goals to down the Mountain Hawks, 18-10 in the Frontier Face-Off Classic. Sophomore Dan Taylor posted his first-career hat trick, and an assist for a career-high four points, while senior David DiMaria dished four assists. Lehigh will return to action in less than 24 hours when it faces an Air Force squad which improved to 3-1 after beating Canisius on Saturday.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
#8/12 Lehigh heads to Denver for Face-Off Classic
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team looks to continue its impressive start the season when it travels to Denver to take part in the Frontier Airlines Face-Off Classic. The Mountain Hawks will face the #11 ranked and host Pioneers Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST before facing an Air Force squad on Sunday (1 p.m.) which is receiving votes in both national polls.
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Posted: 02/22/2013
DiMaria, Fantoni and Poillon named to Tewaaraton Watch List
Lehigh senior attackmen David DiMaria and Dante Fantoni along with sophomore goalie Matt Poillon have been named to the 2013 Tewaaraton Award Watch List, as announced on Friday. The list includes the top players across all three divisions of NCAA lacrosse and highlights the early contenders for the pre-eminent award in college lacrosse. Colgate’s Peter Baum won the award last season.
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Posted: 02/21/2013
Generation X and O
This Saturday’s Lehigh at Denver showdown isn’t just any game. There are a number of parallels between the two programs, who have taken similar paths from relative unknowns to national prominence. A meeting of the minds between the coaching staffs helped spark Lehigh’s record-breaking 2012 season while helping the Pioneers advance to the National Quarterfinals for a second straight season.
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Posted: 02/20/2013
Snyder named a candidate for Senior CLASS Award
Lehigh men’s lacrosse senior Ryan Snyder has been named a candidate for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award, as announced on Wednesday. One of only 20 candidates in the nation and three in the Patriot League, the award recognizes student-athletes with notable achievements in four areas - community, classroom, character and competition. Snyder is a two-time All-Patriot League performer while excelling in the classroom and community as well.
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Posted: 02/18/2013
Poillon garners second straight Goalie of the Week award
Lehigh sophomore goalie Matt Poillon has garnered the Patriot League’s Goalie of the Week award for the second week in a row after stopping 16 of 25 shots sent his way in Saturday’s big win over Villanova. This marks the eighth-career weekly award for the All-American netminder after earning Goalie of the Week four times and Rookie of the Week twice as a freshman.
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Posted: 02/16/2013
#10/11 Lehigh picks up impressive road win over Villanova
The #10/11 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team used a 5-0 first-half run to create some distance before fending off a Villanova comeback attempt to earn a hard-fought 11-9 road win on Saturday afternoon. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2000 as they also snapped a six game losing streak at Villanova and won there for the first time since 1997.
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Posted: 02/14/2013
#10/11 Lehigh looks to carry momentum at Villanova Saturday
Following a dominating season-opening win over Saint Joseph’s, the #10/11 Lehigh men’s lacrosse team heads to Villanova on Saturday to face the Wildcats. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. The Mountain Hawks fell to Villanova 17-7 in their home opener last season. Since, they’ve gone 13-2 which included their first ever Patriot League Tournament Title and NCAA Tournament appearance.
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Posted: 02/11/2013
Poillon named Patriot League Goalie of the Week
Lehigh sophomore goalie Matt Poillon has garnered the Patriot League’s Goalie of the Week award after stopping eight of nine shots sent his way in Sunday’s season opener against Saint Joseph’s. This marks the seventh career weekly award for the All-American netminder after earning Goalie of the Week four times as a freshman along with two Rookie of the Week honors.
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Posted: 02/10/2013
#10/11 Lehigh opens season with 14-1 win over Saint Joseph’s
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team opened a highly-anticipated 2013 season in a big way, downing visiting Saint Joseph’s 14-1 on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Senior David DiMaria led the way with a career-high six goals while classmate Dante Fantoni tied a career high with three assists and five points. The margin of victory marked Lehigh’s largest since last year’s 13-0 shutout of Manhattan.
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Posted: 02/08/2013
Lehigh winter storm update: Saturday lacrosse events postponed
The strong winter storm that is expected to batter the northeast on Friday has forced the postponement of Saturday’s men’s lacrosse season-opener against Saint Joseph’s and the women’s lacrosse team’s scrimmage against La Salle. Both events will now take place on Sunday, beginning with the men’s lacrosse game, which will face-off at noon at the Ulrich Sports Complex.
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Posted: 02/07/2013
#10/11 Lehigh opens season vs. Saint Joseph’s Saturday
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team opens a highly-anticipated season on Saturday when the Mountain Hawks welcome Saint Joseph’s. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex. It will mark a homecoming of sorts for Saint Joe’s head coach Taylor Wray, who was an assistant at Lehigh for four seasons under Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese. Dan Keating is on Wray’s staff as well after serving as volunteer assistant at Lehigh in 2010.
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Posted: 02/05/2013
Season Preview: Lehigh looks to continue success in 2013
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team made history in 2012. The Mountain Hawks won their first ever Patriot League Tournament Title and advanced to their first NCAA Tournament. Lehigh earned the #7 seed, falling in the final seconds against eventual National Finalist Maryland.
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Posted: 02/04/2013
Lehigh men’s lacrosse tickets now on sale
Tickets for Lehigh’s final four home games against UMass, Colgate, Navy and Lafayette, along with the Independence Classic vs. Penn State, are now on sale. Admission to Lehigh’s first three home games (against Saint Joseph’s, VMI and Penn) is free for all. The Mountain Hawks, ranked #10 in the preseason Media Poll and 11 in the Coaches Poll, are coming off their first-ever Patriot League Tournament Title and NCAA Tournament Appearance in 2012.
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Posted: 01/28/2013
Lao-Gosneys star for Team USA in Champion Challenge victory
Former Lehigh standouts Roman and Cameron Lao-Gosney each scored a goal as the United States men’s national team defeated reigning national champion Loyola, 17-13 in the Champion Challenge on Sunday. Roman (wearing number 10) and Cameron (number nine) scored consecutive U.S. goals in just 1:01 to turn a 6-6 tie into an 8-6 halftime lead. In addition, Lehigh head coach Kevin Cassese manned the sidelines as an assistant coach for the United States.
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Posted: 01/28/2013
Mountain Hawks ranked 10th by Media, 11th by Coaches
Coming off its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, the Lehigh men’s lacrosse team was ranked 10th in the preseason Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll and 11th in the USILA Coaches Poll, as released on Monday. This continues a preseason full of accolades as Lehigh was ranked eighth by Inside Lacrosse/Face-Off Yearbook and 10th by Lacrosse Magazine, among other honors.
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Posted: 01/25/2013
Strong Lehigh presence in Champion Challenge this weekend
Lehigh head men’s lacrosse coach Kevin Cassese will coach two of his former standouts this weekend in the eighth annual Champion Challenge held at ESPN World Wide of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Twin brothers, Roman and Cameron Lao-Gosney will head down south with Cassese to participate as members of the U.S. men’s national team.
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Posted: 01/23/2013
Lehigh picked first, three named preseason All-Patriot League
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team was predicted first and three Mountain Hawks earned All-Patriot League laurels, as announced on the league’s media teleconference Wednesday morning. In addition, senior David DiMaria, junior Ty Souders and sophomore Matt Poillon all earned a spot on the first-ever preseason All-League team.
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Posted: 01/21/2013
Mountain Hawks continue to earn preseason recognition
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team was featured by Lacrosse Magazine on Monday as it counts down the nation’s top teams heading into the 2013 season. The Mountain Hawks were ranked 10th by the publication, this after Lehigh ranked eighth in Inside Lacrosse’s Face-Off Yearbook and 13th by the Coaches. The defending Patriot League Champions are less than three weeks away from their season opener vs. Saint Joseph’s.
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Posted: 01/16/2013
Mountain Hawks deep into preseason practice
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team is five days into its preseason schedule as it looks to build off a breakout 2012 campaign and continue the success this season. The Mountain Hawks’ first day was last Friday (Jan. 11), which consisted of meetings and testing, while they hit the field for the first time on Saturday. Lehigh enters 2013 with high expectations, ranked #8 nationally by Inside Lacrosse/Face-Off Yearbook.
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Posted: 01/11/2013
Fantoni, Molnar and DiMaria selected in Major League Lacrosse Draft
Lehigh men’s lacrosse seniors Dante Fantoni, Noah Molnar and David DiMaria were all selected in the 2013 Major League Lacrosse Collegiate Draft on Friday night. Fantoni was picked 39th overall by the Denver Outlaws while Molnar went 45th to the Rochester Rattlers and DiMaria 46th to the Boston Cannons. The Mountain Hawks’ three draftees were most in the Patriot League, ahead of Army (2), Colgate (1) and Bucknell (1).
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Posted: 01/10/2013
Games vs. UMass and Penn State to air on ESPN Family of Networks
The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team will have a pair of games on the ESPN Family of Networks this season, as announced on Thursday. The Mountain Hawks will host UMass Mar. 20 on ESPNU (and WatchESPN) as part of the network’s Wednesday Men’s Lacrosse Game of the Week, which debuts this season. Lehigh’s Independence Classic contest on Mar. 9 against Penn State is also set for ESPN3.
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