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The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. 
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Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor May 5, 2023

Malik Hamm, two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and five-time all-league selection, signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday as an undrafted free agent. After five years with the Leopards,...

Team members pose after a strong 4x400 performance at the 2023 indoor Patriot League Championships. (Photo courtesy of Lily Dineen 24)

What to expect at Track and Field Patriot League Championship

By Ben Dupont, Business Manager May 5, 2023

The Track and Field team will travel to Lehigh University this weekend where they will compete on their biggest stage of the season.  After a season full of top-ten times and personal bests, the athletes...

Coach John Troxell celebrates with his team following its last second win over Sacred Heart. 
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The state of Lafayette sports

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor May 5, 2023

Football Under new coach John Troxell, the football team enjoyed a great opening to the season, as it beat Sacred Heart on a goal-line stand. But there is still a lot upon which the team must improve...

Sophomore Nahjee Adams carries the ball past defenders.
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Football showcases talent at Spring Game, looks forward to fall

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Since the end of February, the football team has been practicing like it's been in season. It has practiced three times a week and has lifts and meetings on the other days. Now, as the school year draws...

The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of baseballs hottest teams. (Photo by Nathan Ray Seebeck for USA TODAY Sports)

Sidelines: Baseball is back

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Spring has once again sprung and with it comes another season of America's pastime. Already with just about 25 games played, the season is off to a hot start, with a number of previously losing teams not...

The tennis team beat Loyola Maryland for the first time in school history. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s tennis sets program record in blowout victory over Loyola Maryland

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 21, 2023

The men's tennis team (3-12 overall, 2-4 Patriot League), after showing massive signs of improvement in its conference matches this year, secured a spot in the Patriot League Championship for the first...

Alabama QB Bryce Young is the projected top pick in the draft. (Photo by Alika Jenner for Getty Images)

Sidelines: NFL Draft preview

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 21, 2023

After three months of lead-up and constant conversation involving who was going to be the first pick, which QBs deserve more or less attention and whether someone who possibly could be involved as an accessory...

The club volleyball team has excelled in all of its recent tournaments. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Holland 25)

Women’s club volleyball finishes second place in final tournament of year

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 14, 2023

The club volleyball team closed out its season last weekend by taking second place in the Northeast Women's Volleyball Club League (NWCVL) Division II Championship. Playing on its home court, Lafayette...

The Leopards will face Colgate for senior day this Saturday. 
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Women’s lacrosse loses to Holy Cross in final minutes

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 14, 2023

The women's lacrosse team (2-12 overall, 1-5 Patriot League) fell in heartbreaking fashion to Holy Cross this Saturday when the Crusaders broke a tie in the waning minutes of the game. After the Leopards...

This years MVP race, which involves Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, is highly contested.

Sidelines: Wrapping up the NBA season

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 14, 2023

The NBA playoffs start tomorrow and as another regular season of NBA basketball has wrapped up, it is time to reflect on the year that was and the storylines that were. This possibly was one of the...

Mike McGarvey helped overhaul the Lycoming Warriors program before coming to Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettembb on Twitter)

McGarvey in, Jordan out: Lafayette hires new head men’s basketball coach

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 7, 2023

Fresh off of leading the Leopards to their first Patriot League championship appearance since 2015, Mike McGarvey was officially introduced as head coach Wednesday in a press conference. "It's a dream...

The club lacrosse teams have overcome obstacles to rank nationally. (Photos courtesy of @NCLL on Instagram and Don Ferrell)

Club lacrosse domination: Men’s, women’s teams both ranked in top 25

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 7, 2023

Both of Lafayette's club lacrosse teams have had tremendous success in 2023. At its peak, the women's team has been ranked second in the nation after starting 7-1-1. The men's team is now ranked 17th after...

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