Lafayette Sweeps Doubleheader Against Holy Cross
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Game Day: Baseball Hosts Holy Cross for a Doubleheader
Men’s Track and Field Beats Lehigh in Dual Meet
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Lafayette Baseball Sweeps Holy Cross in Doubleheader Finale

The Leopards secure a doubleheader sweep against Holy Cross, while softball qualifies for the Patriot League Tournament for the first time since 2012.

Lafayette Sweeps Doubleheader Against Holy Cross

The Leopards secure a doubleheader sweep against Holy Cross, while softball qualifies for the Patriot League Tournament for the first time since 2012.

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Lafayette baseball concluded its weekend with a successful doubleheader against Holy Cross, winning both games at Kamine Stadium on May 3. In the first game, the Leopards took control early, with Brandon Doubek hitting a two-run home run in the first inning, leading to a 3-1 victory. Gregory Quintana earned the win, allowing no runs over 5.2 innings. In the second game, Lafayette continued its strong performance, securing a 7-4 win. The Leopards' offense was bolstered by a solid pitching performance from Tristan Helmick, who struck out six batters over eight innings in a previous 13-inning loss to Holy Cross, where Lafayette fell 4-2 despite a late rally. The team also dominated St. Peter's earlier in the week, winning 14-4 behind a remarkable 10-run first inning.

In softball, Lafayette achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the Patriot League Tournament for the first time since 2012. The Leopards secured their spot with a doubleheader sweep over Lehigh on May 2, winning 12-9 and 5-4. In the first game, Lafayette showcased a powerful offensive display, including a home run from Caroline Hall, who is currently on a 16-game hitting streak. However, the team concluded the regular season with a loss to Lehigh on May 3, falling 8-1 in a game marred by a five-run first inning from the Mountain Hawks.

Lafayette's track and field team faced Lehigh in a dual meet on May 2, where the men’s team secured a narrow 103-100 victory, marking their first win over the Mountain Hawks in an outdoor dual meet since 2019. Alexander Caba shone for the Leopards, tying the school record in the 200 meters with a time of 21.10 and also placing third in the 100 meters. The women's team, however, struggled, losing 126-77.

In golf, sophomore Travis Robertson earned a spot on the Academic All-Patriot League Team, having previously secured All-Tournament honors at the Patriot League Championship. Robertson's performance included a final-round score of 65, leading to a second-place finish for the Leopards. Meanwhile, in men's lacrosse, Nick Faccone was recognized on the Academic All-Patriot League Team for his outstanding performance at the faceoff position, achieving a .591 win percentage this season. Faccone's academic success is highlighted by his 3.68 GPA as a neuroscience major.

Lastly, the women's basketball program announced the hiring of Hannah Angelini as an assistant coach. Angelini joins Lafayette after a successful stint at Scranton, where she contributed to back-to-back Landmark Conference Championships and a run to the NCAA Division III National Championship Game.

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