Lehigh University Athletics
Friday, October 27
Bethlehem, Pa.
7:00 PM
Lehigh University
vs
Lafayette
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Friday's edition of The Rivalry presented by Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute determines the postseason fate of the Mountain Hawks. If Lafayette is victorious, Lehigh will not earn a Patriot League Tournament berth. If the Mountain Hawks earn a victory on Friday, they could clinch the third or fourth seed depending on results around the league.
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The Mountain Hawks (9-7, 2-3 PL) went 0-2 last weekend, dropping contests to Bucknell and no. 20 UAlbany. Lehigh looks to get back on track when the Leopards come to Bethlehem on Friday.
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Seniors Julia Gatelein (4 goals, 6 assists) and Lotte Smorenburg (5 goals, 4 assists) lead Lehigh with 14 points. Junior Guusje Hogendoorn tallies 10 points with four goals and two assists.
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Lafayette (10-5, 4-1 PL) leads the all-time series 41-16-3, with the Mountain Hawks earning a thrilling 3-2 victory last season. Senior Abbie Brown scored all three goals in the victory in Easton. Lehigh has won the last three meetings in the series.
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Junior Lineke Spaans leads the Leopards with 10 goals and eight assists. First-year Stella Malinowski is having an impressive rookie campaign, scoring eight goals and dishing two assists to earn Patriot League Rookie of the Week four times.
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Lafayette has already clinched a berth in the Patriot League Tournament, slotted in second behind American.Â
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Game time is set for 7 p.m. from Ulrich Field. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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The Mountain Hawks (9-7, 2-3 PL) went 0-2 last weekend, dropping contests to Bucknell and no. 20 UAlbany. Lehigh looks to get back on track when the Leopards come to Bethlehem on Friday.
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Seniors Julia Gatelein (4 goals, 6 assists) and Lotte Smorenburg (5 goals, 4 assists) lead Lehigh with 14 points. Junior Guusje Hogendoorn tallies 10 points with four goals and two assists.
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Lafayette (10-5, 4-1 PL) leads the all-time series 41-16-3, with the Mountain Hawks earning a thrilling 3-2 victory last season. Senior Abbie Brown scored all three goals in the victory in Easton. Lehigh has won the last three meetings in the series.
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Junior Lineke Spaans leads the Leopards with 10 goals and eight assists. First-year Stella Malinowski is having an impressive rookie campaign, scoring eight goals and dishing two assists to earn Patriot League Rookie of the Week four times.
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Lafayette has already clinched a berth in the Patriot League Tournament, slotted in second behind American.Â
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Game time is set for 7 p.m. from Ulrich Field. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.
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