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The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

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Malik Hamm will play for the Ravens in his hometown of Baltimore. 
(Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Senior Malik Hamm signs with Baltimore Ravens

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor May 5, 2023

Malik Hamm, two-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and five-time all-league selection, signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday as an undrafted free agent. After five years with the Leopards,...

Both sophomore CJ Fulton and senior Leo OBoyle announced they were transferring last week. 
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Men’s basketball sees three key players transfer after successful season

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor May 5, 2023

In keeping with the roller-coaster of a year that saw it go on a seven-game losing streak, suspend a head coach, appoint a new one and reach the Patriot League Tournament Final, the Lafayette men’s basketball...

Sophomore Michael Walsh led the Leopards at the Patriot League Championship last weekend. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Golf takes last place at Patriot League Championship

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor May 5, 2023

Last weekend, the golf team wrapped up its season by taking last place at the Patriot League Championship (PLC) at the par-72 Hillendale Country Club. "We had much higher hopes going into the PLC, it...

Junior Charlie Cunniffe fires off a shot during his four goal, four assist performance against Bucknell. 
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Men’s lacrosse clinches spot in Patriot League Tournament with overtime win

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2023

The men’s lacrosse team (6-8 overall, 3-5 Patriot League) punched its ticket to the Patriot League Championship Friday night in a dramatic overtime victory over Bucknell (3-9 overall, 2-5 Patriot League).  Despite...

Mens soccer tied ESU at Cottingham Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)

Men’s soccer hosts annual Earn Your Spots Game

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

This past weekend, the men’s soccer team held its annual Earn Your Spots charity match at Cottingham Stadium. The Leopards played East Stroudsburg University (ESU), tying the Warriors 0-0. About 300...

Sophomore Nahjee Adams carries the ball past defenders.
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Football showcases talent at Spring Game, looks forward to fall

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 28, 2023

Since the end of February, the football team has been practicing like it's been in season. It has practiced three times a week and has lifts and meetings on the other days. Now, as the school year draws...

The Gummeson Grounds will have several improvements, including a new press box. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Johnson)

Construction on new soccer stadium underway

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor April 21, 2023

In early March 2022, the Gummeson Grounds project was announced. This project, spurred by a lead gift from men’s soccer alum Peter Gummeson ‘80, is intended to elevate the Lafayette soccer programs...

The Leopards currently sit seventh in the Patriot League standings. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse playoff hopes on the line after loss to Navy

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor April 21, 2023

Navy (7-6 overall, 2-5 Patriot League) edged out the men's lacrosse team (5-8 overall, 2-5 Patriot League) 9-6 in Annapolis last Saturday, meaning the Maroon and White must win their game against Bucknell...

The golf team will now prepare for the Patriot League tournament. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Men’s golf ties for seventh at home course

By Luke Gutleber, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

This past Monday, the men’s golf team concluded the final round of the Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational, which Lafayette hosted. The tournament took place at the par-72 Northampton Country Club,...

The mens lacrosse team celebrates its victory. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse’s win against Holy Cross brings hope for playoff berth

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2023

The men’s lacrosse team (5-7 overall, 2-4 Patriot League) moved one win closer to playoff qualification after a decisive 17-11 win over Holy Cross (0-11 overall, 0-4 Patriot League) during its Alumni...

The Leopards will face Colgate for senior day this Saturday. 
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Women’s lacrosse loses to Holy Cross in final minutes

By Charlie Berman, Sports Editor April 14, 2023

The women's lacrosse team (2-12 overall, 1-5 Patriot League) fell in heartbreaking fashion to Holy Cross this Saturday when the Crusaders broke a tie in the waning minutes of the game. After the Leopards...

Junior attacker Kalman Kraham dodges a defender. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Men’s lacrosse loses to Lehigh despite Kraham hat trick

By Eric Ponieman, Assistant Sports Editor April 7, 2023

The men’s lacrosse team (4-7 overall, 1-4 Patriot League) lost the 2023 Rivalry game 15-9 last Saturday afternoon. The Leopards now sit second from the bottom in the Patriot League standings.  Lehigh...

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