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The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

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Women’s lacrosse head coach Katie McConnell never won more than two Patriot League games in a single season. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette Communications)

Women’s lacrosse coach out after 7 seasons

By Harrison Meyer, News Editor June 6, 2026

The head coach of Lafayette College’s women’s lacrosse team has stepped down after seven years. Explanations for her exit remain unclear as school officials search for a replacement ahead of the 2027...

The men’s soccer team celebrating after winning the Patriot League championship over Lehigh University.

Reflecting on 2025-26 Lafayette athletics

By Dan Sullivan, Sports Editor May 8, 2026

Another year for Lafayette College athletics brought on a new wave of highs and lows. The men’s soccer team brought home the Patriot League trophy, some teams managed to exceed expectations and others...

New head coach Ben O’Brien captured four conference championship titles in his tenure at the University of Scranton.

Women’s basketball locks in new leader

By Dan Sullivan, Sports Editor April 24, 2026

Lafayette College named a new head women’s basketball coach on Wednesday, ending a month-long search for the program’s leader. Ben O’Brien, who compiled a 117-7 record in four seasons at the helm...

Senior attacker Kristin Igneri recorded her sixth and seventh career hat tricks against American University and Lehigh University.

Women’s lacrosse ends 8-game skid

By Harrison Meyer, Assistant News Editor April 24, 2026

The women’s lacrosse team closed out its 2026 campaign with a 12-10 loss to American University and an 11-8 win over Lehigh University. The Leopards ended their eight-game losing streak and staved off...

Junior infielder Katie Harrington at the plate in game two of Saturday’s doubleheader.

Softball struggles in Stony Brook doubleheader

By Benjamin White, Managing Editor April 10, 2026

The softball team fell in both games of Saturday’s home doubleheader against Stony Brook University, with each game shaped by a single explosive inning that allowed the Seawolves to break away for mercy...

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