Lehigh University Athletics
Lehigh kicks off 2007 season vs. Villanova
9/5/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh kicks off its 2007 season Saturday afternoon as the Mountain Hawks welcome Colonial Athletic Association foe Villanova to town in the opening of the 20th season at Goodman Stadium on Volunteer Day. Lehigh is coming off of its ninth consecutive winning season in 2006, which included a share of its eighth Patriot League Championship, and the Mountain Hawks return six All-League honorees from a season ago. Villanova meanwhile, enters today’s game following a 31-14 loss to ACC member
Villanova enters this weekend’s game following a 31-14 loss to ACC member
Lehigh has a 77-40-6 all-time record in its opening contests, including a mark of 17-2 in home openers at Goodman Stadium. Those two losses came to Harvard (1997)and
Saturday’s game kicks off at 1:07 from Goodman Stadium. Tickets for the game are still available, and may be purchased three ways: in person during normal business hours at the Grace Hall ticket window, by phone during normal business hours at (610) 7LU-GAME, or on-line anytime at Lehighsports.com.
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Date: |
September 8, 2007 |
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Opponent: |
Villanova Wildcats |
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Kickoff: |
1:07 pm |
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Stadium: |
Goodman Stadium/16,000/Natural Grass |
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Tickets: |
Tickets can be purchased by calling (610) 7LU-GAME, or on-line via the link above |
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Lehigh’s Record: |
6-5 overall, 5-1 Patriot League (2006) |
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Villanova’s Record: |
0-1 overall, 0-0 CAA |
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Series: |
Lehigh leads, 5-3 |
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Last Meeting: |
Lehigh 31, Villanova 28 (Villanova, 2006) |
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Television: |
Service Electric 2 Sports live, Lehighsports.com live Replayed on |
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Radio: |
ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM with Matt Kerr, Marty Horn ‘86, Kody Fedorcha ’00, Tom Fallon, and Matt Markus at 12:00 pm |
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Internet Broadcast: |
Lehighsports.com |
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Weekly Luncheon: |
Luncheons are held the Wednesday prior to each game at Starter’s Restaurant on Rte. 378 in |
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Game Notes: |
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Key Stats: |
• The Mountain Hawks have scored in double digits for 45 consecutive games, dating back to November 23, 2002 when they were held to seven points vs. • In 2006, Lehigh led the Patriot League in scoring offense (27.2 ppg), scoring defense (20.2), turnover margin (0.55), time of possession (30:51/game), and punt returns (13.1). • Senior quarterback Sedale Threatt had the top mark in all of the Patriot League in pass efficiency in each of the past two seasons, finishing at 126.8 in 2005 and at 144.6 in 2006. •Villanova has not scored a single point in the first quarter in either of its last two meetings with Lehigh. |
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