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Sophomore midfielder Stella Malinowski's late fourth quarter goal pushed the field hockey team into overtime against American University on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Field hockey wins Patriot League championship

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2024

The field hockey team faced American University in Saturday's Patriot League final with a history of 10 straight losses to the Eagles. Dating back to 2018, three of those matchups were in a Patriot League...

Senior midfielder Lineke Spaans was one of three Leopards to earn First Team All-Patriot League selections. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Field hockey finishes regular season with Colgate win, beats Bucknell en route to Patriot League final

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

The field hockey team secured a decisive 2-0 victory over Colgate University last Saturday, solidifying its position as the No. 2 seed in the Patriot League Tournament. The Leopards then faced Bucknell...

Senior defensive back Saiku White snatches a one-handed interception against Bucknell University last Saturday. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Football loses key Patriot League matchup against Bucknell

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

The football team’s fourth-quarter rally fell short against Bucknell University on Saturday. Its offense could not find the endzone in the waning seconds and lost 21-14. The loss knocked the Leopards...

Senior center Justin Vander Baan looks to finish through contact against Villanova. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Men’s basketball loses season opener to Villanova

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2024

The men's basketball team is approaching the 10th anniversary of the last time it appeared in the NCAA Tournament. In that contest, the Leopards lost to No. 1 Villanova University 93-52. The Leopards...

Freshman defender Joseph Lee assisted the Leopards' lone goal against Lehigh University. (Photo by George Varkanis for GoLeopards)

Men’s soccer misses playoffs with tie against Bucknell, disappointing loss to Lehigh

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

The men's soccer team had two chances to etch its name into the Patriot League playoffs this season. With six points on the line, the Leopards only eked out one in a 1-1 tie against Bucknell University...

Sophomore guard Teresa Kiewiet and junior forward Emma Shields fight for positioning on a rebound against Boston College on Monday. (Photo by Meg Kelly for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball suffers blowout loss against Boston College

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2024

The women’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season in an 85-55 rout against Boston College on Monday. Despite the final score, the Leopards (0-1 overall) kept it close for much of the...

Sophomore middle blocker Irelynd Lorenzen and freshman outside hitter Destiny McKenzie go up for a block against Loyola University Maryland. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Volleyball losing streak continues with Senior Day loss

By Andrew LaGreca, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

Facing a losing streak in the double-digits and time running out on the season, the volleyball team looked to snap a series of losses in its final home games. The Leopards (1-12 Patriot League, 6-16...

Senior Emil Arangala led the way for the men's team at the Patriot League Championships, finishing 34th with a 24:54.6 time. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Cross country hosts league championships, finishes back of the pack

By Selma O'Malley, Managing Editor November 8, 2024

The cross country team hosted the Patriot League Championships last Saturday at Metzgar Fields for its second and final league meet of the season. The college last held the championship meet in 2016. The...

The Harris-Walz campaign focused on Tim Walz's history as a high school football coach.

Sidelines: You can’t take politics out of sports

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor November 8, 2024

“Don’t bring your politics into sports.” “Shut up and dribble.” “Be grateful.” There is a longstanding tradition of ridiculing professional athletes who openly express their political...

Junior epee Emily Wells earned eight wins for the Leopards in their season opening meet. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Fencing opens season at Drew

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

The fencing team participated in its first tournament of the season at the Rangers Fall Invitational hosted by Drew University this past Sunday. On the men's side, the Leopards finished with a 5-2 record...

Senior forward Alex Darrah scored her seventh goal of the season against Boston University on Oct. 25. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Field hockey puts up back-to-back shutout victories

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

The field hockey team (4-1 Patriot League, 11-6 overall) put together a statement weekend, securing back-to-back shutout victories against Boston University (3-3 Patriot League, 6-9 overall) in its homecoming...

The football defensive line prepares for a Holy Cross snap in Saturday's loss. (Photo by Emma Sylvester '25)

Football’s comeback falls short against Holy Cross

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

The football team (1-2 Patriot League, 4-4 overall) lost in heartbreaking fashion on Homecoming Weekend with a 34-28 loss to Holy Cross (3-0 Patriot League, 4-5 overall) at Fisher Stadium. Facing...

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