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Lehigh ninth-inning rally falls short in series opener versus LIU Brooklyn
The Lehigh baseball team clawed its way back into its game against LIU Brooklyn on Friday on Goodman Campus before eventually falling 5-3. All three runs for the Mountain Hawks (10-8) came in the ninth inning, as consecutive RBI singles from sophomore Connor Faust and freshman Zach Gray put Lehigh within reach of a victory.

Lehigh advances three to day two of NCAA Championships
Lehigh senior Robert Hamlin won a 6-3 decision over Dan Rinaldi of Rutgers to reach the quarterfinals for the third straight year as the Mountain Hawks wrapped-up day one of the NCAA Championships Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena. Freshman Randy Cruz and sophomore Nathaniel Brown joined Hamlin in advancing to Friday’s second day of action.

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.

Mountain Hawks fall to Fairfield, 9-4
The Fairfield women’s lacrosse team took down Lehigh, 9-4 Tuesday at the Ulrich Sports Complex. Despite taking the early 1-0 lead, the Stags answered with five straight goals and held the lead for the remainder of the game.

Mountain Hawks battle back for 5-2 win over Saint Joseph's
The Lehigh men’s tennis team snapped its two match losing streak with a gritty 5-2 win over Saint Joseph’s Tuesday night at the Lewis Tennis Center. The Mountain Hawks lost the doubles point but reeled off wins at the last five singles flights to rally for the win as Lehigh improves to 11-3 on the season.​

Mountain Hawks suffer 7-0 home loss to Saint Joseph's
In its final tune-up before Patriot League play begins this weekend, the Lehigh women’s tennis team fell to Saint Joseph’s 7-0 Tuesday inside the Lewis Tennis Center. Junior Taylor Hampshire and freshman Ali Kaminetsky won at No. 2 doubles but the visiting Hawks won the other two doubles matches and swept six singles matches.

Mountain Hawks head to Iowa for NCAA Championships
Lehigh’s five qualifiers head to Iowa for the 83rd NCAA wrestling championships at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, as the national tournament returns to Iowa for the first time since 2001. The Mountain Hawks have returned to the national spotlight with back-to-back eighth place finishes at the last two NCAA championships.

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.

Lehigh falls short in overtime against Colgate, 10-9
A goal by Colgate midfielder Amanda O’Sullivan in the second overtime period was the difference as the Lehigh women’s lacrosse team dropped a 10-9 final Saturday at a snowy Ulrich Sports Complex. With the tough loss, the Mountain Hawk fall to 2-5 overall and 0-2 in Patriot League play while the Raiders improve to 4-4 and 2-0 in the league.

60 Seconds with Senior Outfielder Casey Turner
With the spring baseball season under way, get to know senior captain Casey Turner in this edition of 60 Seconds. Find out his favorite thing about Lehigh, who the funniest person on the team is, and much more!