Lehigh University Athletics
Men picked fourth, women sixth in preseason poll
10/12/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Swimming and Diving, Swimming and Diving, Women's Swimming and Diving
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On the men’s side, Lehigh garnered 59 points and were picked to finish in the same spot the Mountain Hawks finished at the Patriot League championships. The Mountain Hawk men are led by a pair of returning all-league selections in senior co-captain Tom Gilbert and junior Jonathan
The Lehigh women earned 42 points and were slotted one spot higher than where they finished at last season’s championships. On the women’s side, the Mountain Hawks also return two all-league performers in seniors Betsy Balaguer and Julie Mitchell.
Navy was selected to win both the men’s and women’s championships. The Midshipmen are the defending men’s champions and earned 14 out of a possible 16 votes. The women’s vote was much closer with Navy (seven votes) edging out Colgate (six) and defending champion Bucknell (three).
With preseason practice winding down, the Mountain Hawks will hit the water for the first time this season on Saturday as they travel to
The Mountain Hawks will hold their Brown and White meet on Friday, October 20 and then will open the regular season in Jacobs Pool against
Patriot League Men’s Swimming and Diving Preseason Poll
Team (#
1. Navy (14) 98
2. Army (2) 81
3. Bucknell 75
4. LEHIGH 59
5. American 48
6. Colgate 39
7.
8. Holy Cross 14
Patriot League Women’s Swimming and Diving Preseason Poll
Team (#
1. Navy (7) 87
2. Colgate (6) 84
3. Bucknell (3) 83
4. Army 54
5.
6. LEHIGH 42
7. American 38
8. Holy Cross 14
