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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...

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...

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...

Junior Harry Dessel tied for third individually at the Shark Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Grace Sanborn '25)

Golf finishes in top half of Shark Invitational

By Benjamin White, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2025

The golf team traveled to Old Brookville, New York, to compete in the Shark Invitational this past Monday and Tuesday. The Leopards placed fifth out of 12 teams on the par-70 course, including a top-five...

The golf team's Maroon squad shot one-over-par on Monday despite the rainy weather. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Golf manages a middle finish at Abarta Coca-Cola Invitational

By Dan Sullivan, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2025

The golf team hosted the Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational at the Northampton Country Club this past Sunday and Monday. The split squad finished eighth and 15th out of 16 teams, respectively. One...

Scottie Scheffler won his second green jacket at the Masters last year. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)

Sidelines: Men’s major golf is back at the Masters

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor April 10, 2025

All of the lead-up events to the first men’s golf major of the year, the Masters, have been completed. Kansas State senior Carla Bernat Escuder won the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on Saturday....

Freshman Travis Robertson shot 8-over-par to finish tied for 20th place. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Golf competes at Columbia Spring Invitational

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer April 4, 2025

The golf team continued its spring season, participating in the Columbia Spring Invitational on Monday. The Leopards finished sixth out of 12 teams at the 36-hole tournament in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Freshman...

The softball team went on a 5-game winning streak over the break. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Catching up on everything we’ve missed over 2 weeks

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor April 4, 2025

It has been a few weeks since we’ve covered Lafayette athletics. Here’s everything you might have missed. Baseball The baseball team (3-5 Patriot League, 6-23 overall) went 2-7 in two weeks of...

Sport psychologist Julie Amato traveled to the AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews, Scotland, for her work with the LPGA Tour this year. (Photo courtesy of Julie Amato)

Julie Amato, fostering an ‘elite mindset’ for professional golfers, Leopards alike

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor November 1, 2024

Who is someone that Lafayette College athletes and professional golfers on the LPGA Tour have in common? "Dr. Julie." Lafayette sports psychologist Julie Amato has been working with Lafayette athletes...

Junior Harry Dessel carded 77 on both days of the tournament at the 72-par Saucon Valley Country Club course. (Photo by Hannah Ally for GoLeopards)

Golf wraps up fall season at Lehigh Invitational

By Maddie Pedone, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

The men’s golf team competed in its last competition of the fall semester at the two-day Lehigh Invitational at Grace Course of the Saucon Valley Country Club. The team placed sixth out of nine participating...

Junior Harry Dessel taps in a putt at the Bucknell Golf Club. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Golf finishes 12th at UConn Invitational

By Dan Sullivan, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

The golf team competed at the 14th Annual Connecticut Cup in Hampden, Massachusetts, hosted by the University of Connecticut from Sunday through Tuesday. The Leopards took home a 12th-place finish out...

Senior Michael Bell readies his swing at the Naval Academy Golf Club. (Photo courtesy of Grace Sanborn '25)

Men’s golf finishes middle of the pack at Navy

By Luke Gutleber, Staff Writer September 27, 2024

The golf team competed at the Naval Academy Golf Club in “The Goat” invitational in Annapolis, Maryland, this past weekend. The Leopards rounded out the competition finishing in ninth place out of...

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