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Senior midfielder Sophia Spallone scored three goals in Wednesday night's win over Robert Morris University.

Women’s lacrosse splits non-conference games

By Digger Iqbal, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

The women’s lacrosse team continued its non-conference season last week. The Leopards battled through snowy conditions on Saturday afternoon and fell to Mount St. Mary’s 14-6 in Emmitsburg, Maryland,...

Freshman guard Talia Zurinskas drives to the basket against Holy Cross on Wednesday.

Women’s basketball skids against Bucknell, Holy Cross

By Luca Ferrucci, Business Director February 21, 2025

The women’s basketball team dropped both of its games this past week, falling to Bucknell University on Saturday and Holy Cross on Wednesday. The Bison started the game with an early lead, stretching...

Senior outfielder Mary Grace O'Neill reaches for a pitch against Campbell University on Friday. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Softball opens season at Camel Invitational

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The softball team began its season last weekend at the Camel Invitational in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The Leopards were scheduled to play four games but went 0-3 before their final game was canceled...

Senior guard Halee Smith looks to attack the basket against American University on Wednesday night. (Photo by Austin Carey '27)

Women’s basketball notches back-to-back wins

By Luca Ferrucci, Business Director February 14, 2025

The women's basketball team took on the Naval Academy and American University this week, clinching a tight victory of 61-60 at Navy last Saturday and grabbing a 72-55 win against American on Wednesday. The...

The Leopards defense held La Salle University to just one goal in the final quarter during Wednesday's win. (Photo courtesy of GoLeopards)

Women’s lacrosse starts season 1-0

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

The women’s lacrosse team got its season off to a strong start on Wednesday afternoon, coming from behind in the fourth quarter to beat La Salle University 10-9. The Leopards (1-0 overall) saw five...

The women's fencing team went 72-12 in total bouts faced at the FDU Invitational. (Photo courtesy of Makenna McCall '27)

Women’s fencing dominates at FDU Invitational

By Jack Paradis, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

The women’s fencing team participated in the Fairleigh Dickinson University Invitational on Sunday in Teaneck, New Jersey, sweeping the competition with wins against host FDU (16-11), Yeshiva University...

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...

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...

Junior guard Kay Donahue looks to attack the basket against Lehigh University. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball drops back-to-back close matchups

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

The women’s basketball team (2-7 Patriot League, 5-15 overall) were comfortably beaten by Lehigh University (8-1 Patriot League, 17-4 overall) in the first of two rivalry matchups this season, falling...

The men's basketball team celebrates during an 82-65 home win over Holy Cross on Jan. 11. (Photo by Rick Smith for GoLeopards)

Everything you missed in athletics over winter break

By Grace Sanborn, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

Multiple athletic teams stayed on campus over winter break for competitions. Here’s everything you, at home, might have missed. Men’s basketball The men’s basketball team (3-6 Patriot League,...

Senior guard Halee Smith attempts to dribble past a FDU defender in Wednesday night's game. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Women’s basketball drops close matches against Monmouth, FDU

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The women’s basketball team was beaten in two closely contested matchups this week, losing on the road against Monmouth University on Sunday before falling to Fairleigh Dickinson University at home on...

Senior guard Abby Antognoli scored her 1,000th point for the women's basketball team against Monmouth on Sunday. (Photo by Jasmin Lara for GoLeopards)

Abby Antognoli joins 1K point club

By Martin Familetti, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the fourth quarter of the women’s basketball team’s match against Monmouth on Sunday, senior guard Abby Antognoli received a pass from senior guard Halee Smith, before firing and connecting on a...

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