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Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.

Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

The women’s lacrosse team continued its non-conference season last week. The Leopards battled through snowy conditions on Saturday afternoon and fell to Mount St. Mary’s 14-6 in Emmitsburg, Maryland,...

The baseball team is coming off a 14-35 season in which it finished last in the Patriot League. (Photo courtesy Southern Mississippi Athletics)

Baseball winless in series against Southern Mississippi

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The baseball team opened its season at the University of Southern Mississippi this past weekend, dropping all four games to start 0-4. Despite the sweep, senior outfielder Easton Brenner said that the...

Sophomore guard Andrew Phillips looks to finish through contact against Bucknell University.

Men’s basketball drops key matchups against Bucknell, at Holy Cross

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

The men’s basketball team was defeated by Bucknell University at home on Saturday by a score of 75-69 after the Leopard’s second-half comeback fell just short. The Leopards then fell to Holy Cross...

Junior goalkeeper Joe Doherty saved 15 shots in the men's lacrosse team's loss against Drexel University on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy of Drexel University Athletics)

Late rally from Drexel hands first loss to men’s lacrosse

By Jack Paradis and Dan Sullivan February 21, 2025

The men’s lacrosse team fell 12-10 to Drexel University in Philadelphia on Tuesday after a fourth-quarter rally from the Dragons, giving the Leopards their first loss of the season. Drexel (1-1 overall)...

Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.

Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross

By Luca Ferrucci, Business Director February 21, 2025

The women’s basketball team dropped both of its games this past week, falling to Bucknell University on Saturday and Holy Cross on Wednesday. The Bison started the game with an early lead, stretching...

Senior Nava Chevan ran the 400 meters for the first time this season at the Widener Indoor Classic. (Photo courtesy of @trackdaypix on Instagram)

Track and field shows out at Widener Indoor Classic

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The track and field team traveled to Philadelphia last weekend for the Widener Indoor Classic, its second-to-last regular meet of the indoor season. As the Leopards build up to the Patriot League indoor...

History professor Rebekah Pite played both soccer and lacrosse in high school and college. (Photo courtesy of Rebekah Pite)

Athletic history of history department head

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor February 21, 2025

Rebekah Pite, the history department head, focuses her scholarly research on food and labor in Latin America. But she also has a strong interest in another staple of the region: soccer. "Everywhere...

Senior outfielder Mary Grace O'Neill reaches for a pitch against Campbell University on Friday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball opens season at Camel Invitational

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The softball team began its season last weekend at the Camel Invitational in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The Leopards were scheduled to play four games but went 0-3 before their final game was canceled...

Sophomore Derrin Lerner picked up the lone singles win for the men's team on Saturday against St. Thomas Aquinas College. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Tennis teams struggle in weekend matches

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The men’s and women’s tennis teams each played a pair of meets this past weekend. The men suffered a 6-1 loss on Saturday to St. Thomas Aquinas College, while the women lost 7-0 against Vassar College....

The men's fencing team won both of its matches at the MACFA A Round Robin on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Makenna McCall '27)

Men’s fencing defeats Drew, Cornell

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The men’s fencing team traveled to Drew University on Saturday to take on the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association A Round Robin. The Maroon and White came out victorious with wins against host...

Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)

Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins

By Luca Ferrucci, Business Director February 14, 2025

The women's basketball team took on the Naval Academy and American University this week, clinching a tight victory of 61-60 at Navy last Saturday and grabbing a 72-55 win against American on Wednesday. The...

Sophomore midfielder Jack Massotto
notched two assists in the win against Binghamton on Monday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse commands 4th quarter to defeat Binghamton

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2025

The men’s lacrosse team scored eight unanswered goals in the fourth quarter en route to a 16-9 win against Binghamton University on Monday. In a game that was originally slated for Saturday at Binghamton...

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