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The Wallach Sports Performance and Lacrosse Center will feature a new weight room and nutrition center enhancement onsite.

Lacrosse complex under construction at Metzgar

By Luke Gutleber, Staff Writer September 6, 2024

Construction began on a brand-new facility for Lafayette College's lacrosse programs at Metzgar Fields Athletic Campus in July. The complex will be named the Wallach Sports Performance and Lacrosse Center,...

The field hockey team celebrates following Sunday's win against Delaware. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Field hockey starts season 2-0

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2024

The field hockey team (2-0 overall) got out of the gates fast this season with home wins against Vermont (0-2 overall) and Delaware (0-1 overall). The Leopards got the action started early in last Friday's...

Sophomore midfielder Griffin Feather operates in open space against Siena College on Aug. 28. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer remains undefeated with win at Fairfield

By Maddie Pedone, Contributing Writer September 6, 2024

The men's soccer team (2-0-1 overall) continued its hot start to the season with a 3-2 road win against Fairfield University (0-3 overall) this past Saturday. The Leopards got the scoring started early...

Senior outside hitter Abby Nieporte and junior middle blocker Hannah Ehrich-Pollock go up to block a Syracuse player. (Photo courtesy of Syracuse University Athletics)

Volleyball begins season 3-1 at Salt City Classic Tournament

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer September 6, 2024

Lafayette College's volleyball team (3-1 overall) started its 2024 campaign last Friday in Syracuse, New York. There for the Salt City Classic Tournament, the Leopards faced out-of-conference opponents...

Sophomore goalkeeper Catherine Apker punts the ball against Siena College on Aug. 15. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s soccer falls to Georgetown

By Fiona Cannon, Staff Writer September 6, 2024

The women's soccer team (1-2-0 overall) was shut out 6-0 against Georgetown University (3-0-1 overall) this past weekend in Washington, D.C. Following last week's suspended game against Mount St. Mary's...

Many athletic programs received new assistant coaches and managers this summer.

Athletic department brings on new faces in administration, coaching staff

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

Lafayette College's athletic department was busy this summer, introducing two new administrative staff members and nine assistant coaches and staff members across eight teams.  The department announced...

This year's U.S. Open has seen the world's top tennis players go head-to-head at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. (Photo courtesy of USOpen.org)

Sidelines: 2024 US Open reaches championship weekend

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer September 6, 2024

The US Open is drawing to a close this weekend, with both the men’s and women’s tours ready to crown their final Grand Slam winners of the 2024 season. Here’s what you might’ve missed and what...

The NFL season gets into full swing this weekend. (Photo courtesy of PFF)

Sidelines: NFL Season Preview

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2024

The NFL season is officially underway. Here's how the next 18 weeks of regular season play could shape up. AFC East While the Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills have won the division title for four consecutive...

Sophomore linebacker Robert Stevens tries to tackle a Buffalo player in the Leopards' Thursday loss. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde for GoLeopards)

Football drops season opener

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer September 4, 2024

The football team (0-1 overall) came up short in its season opener as the Leopards lost to FBS opponent Buffalo (1-0 overall) 30-13 at UB Stadium in Buffalo, New York on Thursday night. The Leopards'...

Senior midfielder Carter Houlihan dribbles in open space against Siena on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer opens season with draw, win

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

The men’s soccer team (1-0-1 overall) opened its season this week with a 1-1 draw against UMass Lowell (1-0-1 overall) on Saturday and a dramatic win over Siena College (0-1-1 overall) at home on Wednesday....

Senior runningback Nahjee Adams sharpens his skills in training camp. (Photo courtesy of @lafcolfootball on Instagram)

Football team looks to build upon previous season’s success

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer August 30, 2024

Lafayette's football team typically captures the spotlight of the fall sports season and this year is no different. All eyes will be on the reigning Patriot League co-champions as the Leopards look to...

Senior midfielder Ani Khachadourian shoots against Siena College on Aug. 15. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s soccer splits first two games, third suspended

By Noah Hajdu, Contributing Writer August 30, 2024

The women’s soccer team (1-1 overall) began its season at .500 after shutting out Siena College 3-0 in the first game of its season, then falling to St. Joseph's University 1-0 earlier this month. The...

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