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Lehigh Men's Basketball Claims Patriot League Title, Women Fall in Championship

The Mountain Hawks secure their fourth Patriot League championship while the women's team comes up short against Holy Cross.

Whitlock Named Finalist For Lou Henson Award

The Mountain Hawks secure their fourth Patriot League championship while the women's team comes up short against Holy Cross.

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Lehigh men's basketball captured its fourth Patriot League Championship with a 74-60 victory over Boston University on March 12, 2026. In front of a home crowd of 4,323 at Stabler Arena, the Mountain Hawks showcased a balanced attack, with four players scoring in double figures. This victory marks a significant achievement for Lehigh, which was picked eighth in the preseason poll, and it secures the team's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012. Following this triumph, junior captain Evan Whitlock was named a finalist for the Lou Henson Award, recognizing his outstanding performance throughout the season, where he averaged 21.0 points per game.

In women's basketball, Lehigh faced Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship on March 15, but fell short with a 77-70 defeat. The Mountain Hawks had advanced to the final after a thrilling overtime win against Navy in the semifinals, where they triumphed 81-76. Despite a strong effort from Emma Bramer and Mackenzie Edwards, who were named to the All-Tournament Team, Lehigh could not overcome the Crusaders, who shot 51% from the field.

Lehigh women's lacrosse played a closely contested match against Holy Cross on March 14, ultimately losing 12-9. After a slow start, the Mountain Hawks rallied to tie the game multiple times, but were unable to secure a lead. Senior midfielder Jess Wines led Lehigh with two goals and four assists, but a late goal from Holy Cross sealed the Mountain Hawks' fate.

The men's rowing team opened its spring season on March 14 against Drexel, competing in two eights races. The first varsity eight finished third in its race, while the second varsity eight placed last. Despite the results, head coach Costas expressed optimism about the team's adaptability and potential for improvement.

Lehigh's track and field team began its outdoor season on March 13 at the Phoenix Invitational in Elon, North Carolina. The javelin throwers had a strong showing, with Wil Jaques winning the men's event with a throw of 58.77 meters. Meghan Miller led the women's javelin competitors, finishing sixth with a throw of 35.30 meters, as the team looks to build momentum in the upcoming outdoor season.

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