Tuesday, November 19
Washington, D.C.
6:00 PM
Lehigh University
at
#3 American University
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No. 6 Lehigh To Face No. 3 American In Patriot League Quarterfinal
11/18/2024 4:28:00 PM | Volleyball
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The postseason is upon us for Patriot League volleyball, and Lehigh is set to take on American in the quarterfinals on Tuesday night in Washington, D.C.
No. 6 Lehigh (15-12, 8-8 PL) and No. 3 American (20-8, 10-6 PL) have met in the Patriot League tournament four times, each of which was won by the Eagles. The Mountain Hawks and Eagles split the regular season series, with each team winning on the others' home floor. Lehigh and American met in the regular season finale in D.C. on Saturday, resulting in a come-from-behind five set victory for the Mountain Hawks.
Lehigh is making its first appearance in the Patriot League tournament since 2019. The Mountain Hawks finished the regular season with a 15-12 record and 8-8 mark in Patriot League play. The team earned three All-Patriot League recognitions, with senior Emily Stewart making the first time while senior Kyleigh Brown and junior Natalie Luscomb were named to the second team. Stewart leads the Patriot League with 123 total blocks, Brown ranks second in the league with 4.27 digs per set while Luscomb leads Lehigh with 251 kills.
American has posted another successful season after appearing in last year's Patriot League championship match. The Eagles finished third in the conference with an overall record of 20-8 and Patriot League mark of 10-6. American landed three players on the All-Patriot League first team, including seniors Esma Sipahi and Lilou Stegeman as well as Rookie of the Year Zedo Yilmaz. Sipahi leads the Patriot League in assists with 1,045 while Yilmaz leads the league in kills with 364.
The winner of Tuesday's quarterfinal matchup will advance to the semifinals on Friday, November 22. Should the Mountain Hawks win, they would go on to face No. 1 Colgate while American would take on No. 2 Bucknell if they walk away victorious.
Tuesday's match is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. from Bender Arena in Washington, D.C. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Like Lehigh Volleyball on Facebook, follow on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram for continued updates on the Mountain Hawks.
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No. 6 Lehigh (15-12, 8-8 PL) and No. 3 American (20-8, 10-6 PL) have met in the Patriot League tournament four times, each of which was won by the Eagles. The Mountain Hawks and Eagles split the regular season series, with each team winning on the others' home floor. Lehigh and American met in the regular season finale in D.C. on Saturday, resulting in a come-from-behind five set victory for the Mountain Hawks.
Lehigh is making its first appearance in the Patriot League tournament since 2019. The Mountain Hawks finished the regular season with a 15-12 record and 8-8 mark in Patriot League play. The team earned three All-Patriot League recognitions, with senior Emily Stewart making the first time while senior Kyleigh Brown and junior Natalie Luscomb were named to the second team. Stewart leads the Patriot League with 123 total blocks, Brown ranks second in the league with 4.27 digs per set while Luscomb leads Lehigh with 251 kills.
American has posted another successful season after appearing in last year's Patriot League championship match. The Eagles finished third in the conference with an overall record of 20-8 and Patriot League mark of 10-6. American landed three players on the All-Patriot League first team, including seniors Esma Sipahi and Lilou Stegeman as well as Rookie of the Year Zedo Yilmaz. Sipahi leads the Patriot League in assists with 1,045 while Yilmaz leads the league in kills with 364.
The winner of Tuesday's quarterfinal matchup will advance to the semifinals on Friday, November 22. Should the Mountain Hawks win, they would go on to face No. 1 Colgate while American would take on No. 2 Bucknell if they walk away victorious.
Tuesday's match is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. from Bender Arena in Washington, D.C. and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Like Lehigh Volleyball on Facebook, follow on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram for continued updates on the Mountain Hawks.
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