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Villanova University football qualified for the FCS playoffs three times in the last four years. (Photo courtesy of Villanova University Athletics)

Villanova to join Patriot League football

By Dan Sullivan, Sports Editor June 18, 2025

Villanova University will join the Patriot League for football in the 2026 season, part of a wave of league expansion that includes the University of Richmond this fall and the College of William &...

The field hockey team captured its second Patriot League title in 2024. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Lafayette athletics 2024-25 in review

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor May 9, 2025

Another year is in the books for Lafayette College athletics. As I prepare to sign off as sports editor, I want to take the time to reflect on the successes, championships and challenges the Leopards have...

The men's lacrosse team competed in its first-ever Patriot League semifinals on May 2. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse falters against Boston University

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer May 9, 2025

The men’s lacrosse team saw its season come to an end on May 2, falling to two-seeded Boston University by a score of 12-10 in West Point, New York. The loss marked the end of what has been a historic...

The baseball team honored nine graduating seniors ahead of its three-game homestand against Bucknell University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Baseball goes 1-2 against Bucknell

By Brooke Serlin, Contributing Writer May 9, 2025

The baseball team battled in a three-game home series against Bucknell University last weekend, dropping the first two games and winning the third. The doubleheader sweep eliminated the Leopards from postseason...

The men's lacrosse team will take on Boston University Friday night in the Patriot League semifinal. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse wins 1st Patriot League tournament game in team history

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

The men’s lacrosse team closed its regular season with a win against Lehigh University before making history on Tuesday night with a quarterfinal win against sixth-seeded Navy to secure a spot in the...

Senior Saiku White will try out for the Denver Broncos at the team's rookie minicamp from May 8-11. (Photo by Hana Ishihara for GoLeopards)

Senior defensive back to compete for NFL roster spot

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2025

After four seasons of donning the Maroon and White, senior Saiku White has found an opportunity to play football at the next level. The FCS All-America First Team Defense and two-time All-Patriot League...

The College of William & Mary finished its 2024 football season with a 7-5 record. (Photo courtesy of W&M Athletics)

William & Mary set to join Patriot League football

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2025

The College of William & Mary will be joining the Patriot League as an associate member for football beginning in the 2026 football season. With the University of Richmond set to join Patriot League...

Senior Quint Dingledine's golf career came to a close with a runner-up finish at the Patriot League Championship. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Golf struggles at Patriot League Championship, Dingledine medals

By Josh Horenstein, Contributing Writer May 2, 2025

The golf team capped off its spring season at the Patriot League Championship hosted by Bucknell University this past weekend. The Leopards finished seventh out of eight teams at 25-over-par, while Loyola...

Incoming freshman defensive back Christian Watson came up with an interception in the football team's spring showcase on Saturday. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Football team shows promise at spring showcase

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2025

The football team concluded its spring season with the annual Maroon-White Spring Showcase on Saturday afternoon. The rain-filled, 90-minute practice at Fisher Stadium featured 10 different periods, including...

The baseball team was outscored 32-10 in its penultimate Patriot League series this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoHolyCross)

Baseball swept by Holy Cross, loses narrowly to Manhattan

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor May 2, 2025

The baseball team dropped all four of its games this past week, including a three-game series against Holy Cross this past weekend and a late surrender of its lead against Manhattan College on Wednesday....

Freshman infielder Alex Barrist recorded two hits and a run in the baseball team's game against Wagner College on Tuesday.

Baseball swept by Army, wins thriller against Wagner

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2025

The baseball team battled in a three-game road series against Army West Point last weekend, dropping all three games. The sweep moved the Leopards down to 0-5 against Army on the season. The team bounced...

Freshman Travis Robertson earned Patriot League Men's Golfer of the Week with his t-3rd performance at the Roar-EE Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Grace Sanborn '25)

Golf takes on Roar-EE Invitational, Presidents Cup

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2025

The golf team competed in the Roar-EE Invitational hosted by Columbia University on Saturday, with its split squad finishing second and 10th out of 10 teams, respectively. The Leopards also faced off against...

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