Lehigh University women's basketball has made history by earning its first-ever bid to the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). The Mountain Hawks, with a record of 17-14, will face Monmouth on March 19 at 6 p.m. in West Long Branch, New Jersey. This opportunity comes after a hard-fought season, culminating in a 77-70 loss to Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship, where Belle Bramer scored a career-high 24 points and Leia Edwards recorded her second consecutive double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Both players were named to the Patriot League All-Tournament Team, underscoring their significant contributions this season.
Meanwhile, the Lehigh men's basketball team is also making headlines as it prepares for the NCAA Tournament. The Mountain Hawks, seeded 16th, will face Prairie View A&M in the First Four on March 18 at 6:40 p.m. in Dayton, Ohio. This marks Lehigh's sixth appearance in the NCAA Tournament and follows their 74-60 victory over Boston University to claim the Patriot League Championship. Junior captain Evan Whitlock has been recognized for his outstanding performance this season, earning NABC All-District Second Team honors after averaging 21.0 points per game and being named Tournament MVP.
In wrestling, six Mountain Hawks are set to compete at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland from March 19-21. After winning their 40th EIWA team championship and crowning five individual champions, Lehigh is looking to improve on its recent finishes at the national level. The team aims to return to the top 10 for the first time since 2012, bolstered by the experience of five NCAA qualifiers who have previously competed at the national tournament. The Mountain Hawks' strong showing at the EIWA Championships, where they outpaced Navy by 28 points, provides a solid foundation for their upcoming challenge.