The first time senior Matt Smalley’s phone rang this past Wednesday afternoon he silenced it and continued describing the two NFL pro days he attended in March. The second time the Lafayette cornerback’s phone rang, he answered — the Chicago Bears were asking for him. Smalley, a standout for the Lafayette football program, was recently […]
Author: Katherine Weeks
Field hockey assistant coach Emily Janis
KW: Last week you ran in the Boston Marathon. Talk about your experience. EJ: Since it’s such a huge day in Boston, there’s tons of support and tons of people around, so it’s just a huge deal. It’s just fun to be a part of. It was a gorgeous sunny day, so that made it a million […]
Athletes from all over: An inside look at the life of an international player
When junior Constanza Davis and sophomore Ryan Moore applied to Lafayette, they had no intention of becoming varsity athletes. Coming from Italy and Belgium respectively, but each with strong ties to the U.S., the students were interested in Lafayette for reasons other than sports. Little did they know, the two would soon co-represent Lafayette’s Fencing and Swimming international population. […]
Track sprints into outdoor season: Team prepares to build off past success
Just three weeks after competing at the indoor Patriot League Championships, the Lafayette Track and Field team will begin their outdoor season – the final season of the 2015-16 school year. Unlike other Division I sports, when one season ends in track and field, the next starts within days, providing little time for recovery. Still, […]
Early Exit: Women’s basketball loses to Colgate in first round
In a season plagued by injuries and illness, the Lafayette women’s basketball team looked to beat the odds this past Saturday in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament at Colgate. Their season was ultimately cut short when the Raiders rallied for the victory, beating the Leopards 80-68. Lafayette finished with an overall record […]
Track triumphs: Devin Smith clinches PL victory in 400m finals
The first time Devin Smith competed in the finals of the Indoor Track and Field 400-meter dash, a photo finish named her the co-Patriot League champion. Four years later, at the last indoor competition of her Lafayette career, Smith claimed the title once again—but this time she didn’t have to share it. “I’m kind of […]
Cold snap: Spring sports teams contend with winter weather
You can’t hit the ball out of the park every week—especially if it’s cold. Blizzards, fluctuating temperatures and rain have taken a toll for Lafayette’s spring sports teams ever since players returned to campus from interim. The lacrosse, baseball and softball programs have all needed to adjust as Easton’s fluctuating weather forecast, beginning with Winter […]
Turnover troubles: Leopards’ sloppy play late gives Lehigh the rivalry win
In the last eight minutes of Monday’s rivalry matchup, the Lafayette men’s basketball team scored just four points, allowing Lehigh to pull away in the final moments of an otherwise tight game and ultimately beat the Leopards 87-72. “Even though we’re young that still was unacceptable and something that I thought we were past…” […]
Triple threat
Scott, O’Hare and Lindner score their 1,000th points While the rest of the student body was traveling the world or relaxing with their families over interim, the Lafayette basketball programs were busy setting records, as three new athletes joined the 1,000-point club. Senior Bryce Scott and junior Nick Lindner of the men’s team, along with […]
Timeout with… Sprinter Devin Smith ‘16
You were recently named the Patriot League Track Athlete of the Week, how does that feel? Have you ever won before? Yeah, I won a few my freshman year and sophomore year, so it’s always exciting. It’s nice feeling to see your name get chosen. You also just recently qualified for the ECAC championships – […]
Sports Recap Central: 01/29/2016
By Rachel Robertson ‘18 and Katie Weeks ‘16 Collaborative Writers Swimming and Diving Jan. 16 @ Colgate with Army Only two days removed from an interim training trip to Florida, the Leopards had a tough meet with both the men’s and women’s teams falling to Colgate and Army. Senior Greg Grewal had the best individual […]
QB contribution
Blake Searfoss donates blood stem cells While his teammates were preparing for the 151st anniversary of Lafayette’s rivalry matchup against Lehigh, backup quarterback Blake Searfoss was helping a 48-year-old cancer patient tackle greater obstacles. Instead of spending the team’s bye week on the practice field, the junior from Flemington, N.J. spent his time traveling to […]
Sports Recap Central: 12/11/2015
Men’s Basketball (2-7) Dec. 5 at Cornell L, 85-67 Despite 19 points and nine assists from junior guard Nick Lindner, the Leopards 10-point halftime deficit was too much for the squad to overcome. Dec. 9 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson L, 91-89 A strong second half performance pushed the Leopards into overtime, but late foul trouble awarded […]
A banner day
Men’s basketball wins home opener after loss to GW After a loss to George Washington University in their season opener last Friday, the Lafayette men’s basketball team defeated St. Peter’s University by one point on their home court, finishing a tough weekend with a 1-1 record. Despite a solid second half performance at GW, the […]