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Lehigh’s Taylor Tvedt: Making a Difference

By Lacrosse Playground | September 25, 2014 |
This past summer, Tvedt worked in a grassroots campaign focused on ending LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) bullying in schools. She served as one of several advocates for the Southern Poverty Law Center, a leading civil rights organization that seeks justice for victims of discrimination. Read More...
Team chemistry: from Lehigh to Paris

Team chemistry: from Lehigh to Paris

By Lacrosse Playground | August 29, 2014 |
There is an application process Lehigh in Paris, a history and architecture program. Ironically, May was planning on applying herself, then found out that Isdaner, Paytas and Sukonik were also applying. Run from July 1-31, the program is designed to take maximum advantage of its location within the heart of France. Read More...

Taylor and Corbett enjoy success in Canadian indoor summer leagues

By Lacrosse Playground | August 6, 2014 |
Both enjoyed success in Canadian indoor (box) lacrosse leagues this summer as they hone their games for their senior seasons at Lehigh. Taylor led the Alberta Jr A League with 80 points in 16 games, leading his Mountaineers to the Alberta Jr A Championship in their ongoing quest for the Minto Cup. Meanwhile, Corbett finished up his first season in Major Series Lacrosse against some of the top competition in Canada. Read More...

Cassese, Team USA set for busy stretch heading into World Championships

By Lacrosse Playground | June 25, 2014 |
An assistant coach for the U.S. National Team, Cassese and Team USA is in the midst of training camp this week which is capped off by an exhibition game against the Major League Lacrosse All-Stars on Thursday evening inside Harvard Stadium. Faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Read More...

Women’s Lacrosse 2014 National Championship Game Photos

By Lacrosse Playground | May 27, 2014 |
Terps win their 12th 'Ship! Read More...
Apr 19, 2014; South Bend, IN, USA; Maryland Terrapins midfielder Connor Cannizzaro (23) moves the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensemen Matt Landis (43) and Matthew Collins (42) defend in the first quarter at Arlotta Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Matt Cashore

College lacrosse is a marathon, not a sprint

By Lacrosse Playground | May 23, 2014 |
There is increased parity in college lacrosse these days. Any team can win on any given day. The same handful of teams isn’t always at the Final Four and more programs than ever before have legitimate aspirations to reach Championship Weekend. Read More...

Albany-Notre Dame was sports at its finest

By Lacrosse Playground | May 22, 2014 |
There is no better example of sports at its finest than Saturday’s classic NCAA Quarterfinal game featuring Albany against Notre Dame. Trailing 12-7 with just over eight minutes remaining, the Irish staged a miraculous turnaround to defeat the Great Danes in front of a sellout crowd of 13,519 at Hofstra’s Shuart Stadium. What took place on Saturday goes far beyond the final score. Let’s take a closer look. Read More...

Game Photos: Lehigh scores 11 straight in 17-6 win over Lafayette

By Lacrosse Playground | April 21, 2014 |
Leading 5-3 in the second quarter, the #17/19 Lehigh men's lacrosse team went on an 11-0 run over the next 26:07 to break the game wide open as the Mountain Hawks cruised to a 17-6 win over Lafayette on Friday evening at Fisher Field. Read More...
Must Read: Family First for Lehigh Lacrosse

Must Read: Family First for Lehigh Lacrosse (Lehigh’s Fitzpatrick Deals with Loss of Father)

By Lacrosse Playground | April 15, 2014 |
Lacrosse has the ability to unite. It has the ability to empower and the ability to heal. The word family is a common phrase used within lacrosse teams. The power and impact of lacrosse goes far beyond what happens on the field.Read More...

Game Photos by @JustLafleur: @YaleLacrosse Defeats @LehighLacrosse, 10-2

By Lacrosse Playground | March 12, 2014 |
There are over 60 photos from the game on the other side. Get in there! Read More...

Season Preview: Lehigh looks to rebound in a new-look Patriot League

By Lacrosse Playground | February 11, 2014 |
After making five straight Patriot League Tournaments, the Lehigh women's lacrosse team has fallen a bit short the last two seasons. The Mountain Hawks are out to change that. A young team coupled with a strong junior class and senior Alex Fitzpatrick between the pipes looks primed to make a run towards a tournament berth where it looks to compete for a league championship as part of a new-look Patriot League. Read More...
Photos: Lehigh Mountain Hawks begin practice with minicamp over the weekend

Photos: Lehigh Mountain Hawks begin practice with minicamp over the weekend

By Lacrosse Playground | January 13, 2014 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - With the season opener quickly approaching, the Lehigh men's lacrosse team opened its preseason minicamp on Friday which included meetings, fitness testing and practice. The two-time defending Patriot League Champion Mountain Hawks open their season on Feb. 1 at Furman before hosting Marquette the following Saturday. Read More...