BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Freshman running back Kwesi Kankam was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Monday after making his Mountain Hawk debut over the weekend versus Villanova. The Ohio native rushed for 34 yards and one touchdown while adding 16 yards on two receptions. Kankam was one of seven Mountain Hawks on the day to catch at least two passes.
Kankam led all Mountain Hawk running backs in rushing on Saturday and scored his first collegiate touchdown in the fourth quarter on a one-yard plunge. Kankam came to Lehigh from Southview High School in Ohio where he garnered All-State, All-District and All-League accolades.
Kankam and the rest of the Mountain Hawks return to action this Saturday evening when they travel to New Jersey to take on the Princeton Tigers beginning at 6:00 at Princeton Stadium. The contest will be televised live on WFMZ-TV as well as Lehighsports.com with streaming powered by Yahoo! Sports. The game can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM and around the world on Lehighsports.com beginning at 5:00.
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