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The Lafayette

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The Lafayette

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Name, image and likeness deals in recent years have upended the financial operations of college football. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Transfer portal shakes up football roster

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2025

Following a tumultuous season that saw the football team finish fifth in the Patriot League, the Leopards will undergo a significant roster turnover as nine former Leopards have entered the transfer portal.  According...

Three members of the men's lacrosse team surround an Air Force player in the Leopards' season-opening Saturday victory.

Men’s lacrosse starts season strong with win against Air Force

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor February 7, 2025

The men's lacrosse team hit the ground running at its season opener with an 11-8 win against the Air Force Academy last Saturday. On a windy day with gusts up to 25 mph, the Leopards (1-0 overall) trailed...

Junior guard Kay Donahue fires from downtown against Colgate on Saturday.

Women’s basketball loses to Colgate after poor 2nd half

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

The women’s basketball team fell to Colgate University by a score of 75-44 on Saturday following an abysmal second half that saw the Leopards record just 9 points. Saturday's game served as the Leopard’s...

The football team is already preparing for the 2025 season.

Football adds 21 new players on National Signing Day

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2025

The next batch of Leopards has officially been welcomed to the football program as 21 new players signed their letters of intent to join the roster on National Signing Day on Wednesday. The team’s...

A pair of Lafayette sprinters turn the corner during the Moravian Invitational on Jan. 18. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Track and field narrows gap in loss to Lehigh

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2025

The track and field team headed to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to take on Lehigh University in a dual rivalry meet on Saturday. Despite strong performances on both sides, both the men’s and women’s teams...

Freshman guard Alex Chaikin drives inside against Loyola Maryland University on Wednesday.

Men’s basketball wins against Colgate, falls short against Loyola

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer February 7, 2025

The men's basketball team split a pair of games this week, taking down Colgate University 76-61 on Saturday before falling 71-58 against Loyola Maryland University on Wednesday. Beginning the week with...

The fencing team switched it up by trading weapons at the the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association A vs C meet on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Makenna McCall '27)

Fencing succeeds at MACFA ‘A vs C’

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

The fencing team traveled to Johns Hopkins University on Sunday to compete in the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association A vs C meet.  The Leopards posted winning records on both the men’s and...

The swimming and diving team will take on the Patriot League Championship Feb. 19-22. (Photo by Trent Weaver for GoLeopards)

Swimming and diving finish regular season at Bison Invite

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor February 7, 2025

The swimming and diving team traveled to Bucknell University on Saturday to compete in the Bison Invite against Navy, American University, Lehigh University, Shippensburg University and Bucknell. For...

The men's and women's tennis team return to action on Saturday against Coppin State. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Men’s and women’s tennis drop matches to NJIT

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer February 7, 2025

The men’s and women’s tennis teams competed in a dual match at the New Jersey Institute of Technology this past Saturday. The Highlanders swept both teams in their first match since October.  NJIT...

While the Eagles won the NFC Championship game in dominating fashion, the Chiefs just narrowly defeated the Bills to reach the Super Bowl. (Photo courtesy of 6abc)

Sidelines: Super Bowl LIX preview

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2025

There's never been a better time to go to school half an hour from Saquon Barkley's high school. In just two days, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the perennial champions, the Kansas City...

Former head coach Karavin Dew finished her Lafayette tenure with a 13-73-1 record. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Softball coach resigns

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2025

Just weeks before the start of the season, softball head coach Karavin Dew resigned on Jan. 26 after two seasons at the helm. Assistant coach Kelliner Croushore was named interim head coach for the season. Dew’s...

Senior center Justin Vander Baan releases a free throw in the men's basketball team's close loss to American on Wednesday night.

Men’s basketball skids against Lehigh, American

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

The men's basketball team fell in two consecutive Patriot League matchups this week. The Leopards traveled to Lehigh University on Jan. 25 for their first Rivalry matchup of the season but struggled...

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