"His resilience and strength through a successful battle with cancer a few years ago, and then the loss of his wife Donna less than a year ago were profound examples to everyone who knew him of the power of faith and a positive attitude. Over the last six seasons, 22 Lehigh wrestlers have been named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association's All-Academic Team. THROWBACK:Oklahoma State tops Iowa 27-12 in 2019 rivalry dual. LVWC Hires Kerry McCoy randy.cruz@me.com The Board of Directors of the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club (founded in 2000 as the Lehigh Valley Athletic Club) is excited to announce the appointment of Kerry R. McCoy to a newly established position of Executive Director and Head Coach, effective October 1, 2021. Well-respected and accomplished in international circles as well, Strobel was head coach of the 2000 U.S. Olympic freestyle team and was involved with the Olympic team in various capacities from 1992 through 2004. A six-time EIWA Coach of the Year, Santoro has mentored two NCAA Champions at Lehigh, the Nickal, in particular, posted a 90% bonus rate his senior season, pinning No. Most importantly, I love being around this team. "He was a man so full of life and has been a part of mine for many years. Penn State teammates Bravo-Young and Starocci can feel similarly confident, though on paper Bravo-Young's path in particular is no easy feat. I will miss not having him next to me on the bench. 20 Lehigh, minute schedule changes. I announced my resignation to the team and explained my decision was due to personal reasons, Hughes said. Fax: (610) 758-5566 WebThe Head Mens & Womens Wrestling Coach is responsible for directing, supervising and evaluating all aspects of the mens & womens wrestling program; recruiting, retaining According to Denny Diehls Mat Power Lehigh Wrestling Highlights, in 1939, he and his team were featured in a movie newsreel on Lehigh wrestling shown in 5,000 theatres nationwide. Over the last six seasons, 22 Lehigh wrestlers have been named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association's All-Academic Team. ). twice matched school highs in A/As (2). NICKAL AND NOLF: This is how these two champs created their legacy at Penn State. [9] Tailgate parties are a big part of the experience, attracting many students and alumni who attend the games. In their 2016 season, they went eight games without giving up a single goal, putting them at first in the country for goals against. When Retherford graduated in 2018, he left behind a legacy that seemed impossible to repeat, but Nickal and Nolf took on the challenge. Despite being a heavy underdog, thanks to CJ McCollum's 30-point heroics, the Mountain Hawks pulled off the stunning upset, defeating the Blue Devils 7570 and making it only the sixth time that a 15th seed has defeated a 2nd seed. Despite their few losses this season, Dean and Brooks are still ranked in the top five, and, much like the Nittany Lions who came before them, they'll still be title contenders, if not favorites, in just a few months. Locker rooms and practice fields (Kauffman Fields) are located a short distance from the game field. The Mountain Hawks won six EIWA championships in that span, including five in a row from 2002 through 2006. 19Gerrit Nijenhuis of Oklahoma and No. 197 | No. Lehigh Wrestling 1990-2014: Rebuilding and Triumphs . You mean so much to so many. Lehigh Valley wrestling rankings 107 POUNDS 1. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Lehigh will kick off their season with a home game against Villanova. on Fox Sports Radio 94.7 FM and 1230 AM In 97 he earned the coveted Dan Hodge Trophy, awarded each year to the nations best collegian. Former Lehigh University wrestling coach Greg Strobel died Thursday at age 68. Speaking of Suriano, the Rutgers and Michigan national champion may have bounced around two different schools and changed weights, but he never lost a regular- season match after winning his title in 2019. Lehigh's Darian Cruz won his title at 125 pounds as a junior in 2016 and came back to the following season to finish fifth, but his only losses his senior season came at the NCAA tournament to All-American Ethan Lizak and 2019 NCAA champ Nick Suriano. WebThe mission of the Lehigh Wrestling Club is to support Lehigh wrestling and promote the fan wrestling experience. He's accomplished this while working within the framework of the university's rigid academic requirements for admission as well. [emailprotected], 301 Broadway, 4th Floor - Suite 400 He also notched a 15-8 decision against No. Mekhi Lewis took home gold in 2019. 1992 Consolidated with Hazleton H.S. 133: #7 Connor McGonagle (Lehigh) won by decision over Ethan Fernandez (Cornell), 4-0 Bonus Points Help No. Over its history, Lehigh has won 34 EIWA team championships and 203 Lehigh wrestlers have won EIWA individual championships. A perennial aide to USA Wrestling, Jeff was named volunteer coach of the 2019 U.S. Freestyle World Team, alongside USA Wrestling National Coach Bill Zadick. This year, 11 former NCAA champs returned to college wrestling. John Hughes announced his resignation Wednesday as an associate head coach of the Lehigh University wrestling program. Lee's a winner, and he found a way to win, three different years. These are the 19 oldest rivalries in college football across FCS and FBS, led by the Yale-Princeton showdown that began in 1873. Rest in peace., I can't believe you're goneYou mean so much to so many. Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. WebHe was an alternate coach for the 1936 Olympic wrestling team and later coached the U.S. team in the Pan American Games in 1951. These results seemed shocking, but how unprecedented is it really for a champ lose during the regular season? Lehigh will host a memorial event to honor Strobels life. I am honored and proud to work with him. Nolf's teammates Mark Hall and Vincenzo Joseph also each only took one career regular-season loss following their national titles, and both of those losses came against Iowa in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, with Joseph's loss coming in 2018 and Hall's coming in 2020. Lehigh's wrestling team competes in the EIWA and has a strong tradition in the sport dating back to 1910. After finishing fifth in his previous two NCAA tournaments, the second half of Nick Lee's collegiate career was unbelievably perfect without a single loss. Visions Center for Student-Athlete Excellence, Visions Center for Student-Athlete Excellence: Twitter, Visions Center for Student-Athlete Excellence: Instagram, Wrestling drops EIWA battle at Drexel, 19-12, Wrestling prepares for two EIWA duals this weekend, Wrestling falls to #6 North Carolina State, Tied 1-1 late in the third period at 133 pounds,. An Oregon native, Strobel won two NCAA titles as a wrestler at Oregon State before beginning a coaching career that would land him in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hughes joined the Lehigh coaching staff in the summer of 2008 and was in his eighth season with the title of associate head coach. Lehigh leads 20-12. minute schedule changes. Many alumni and students, including various members of Lehigh's Marching 97, still object, though the school's athletes were cited as being strong supporters of this change. A native of Stillwater, Pennsylvania, Hughes is regarded as one of the toughest wrestlers in Penn State history. John Hughes, left, with head coach Pat Santoro at the NCAA wrestling tournament. The journey of Cassar is one that could be chronicled in a movie, as the New Jersey native spent four seasons with the Nittany Lions before bumping up to heavyweight for his senior season, earning a spot in the starting lineup, and taking over his new weight class. This college wrestling season brought a series of wild early upsets against former national champions. Please see Lehigh University Wrestling website for any last 20 Lehigh at the Events Center on Sunday afternoon. Bobby Weaver, a Lehigh wrestling alumnus, is a former won a gold medal in wrestling at the 1984 Summer Olympics. NCAA.com's Mike Lopresti highlights some of the best moments, including Yale off to its best start since 1945 and Jordan Dingle third in the nation at 24.1 points per game. Former Lehigh All-American Thad Turner debuted as coach. He won an NCAA championship at 142 in 1995 and added All-American honors with a seventh-place finish in 1994 and a runner-up finish in 1996. The Engineers were 1979 1-AA National Runners-up after falling to Eastern Kentucky in the title game. The head coach of the men's team is Dean Koski, and he is assisted by Ryan Hess and goalkeeper coach Matt Deming. The band has performed at Carnegie Hall, Drown Hall, and at the New York World's Fair, as well as at Yankee Stadium in 2014 for the 150th meeting of the Lehigh-Lafayette game. They're a special group that's capable of some special things. Former Lehigh University wrestling coach Greg Strobel died Thursday at age 68. U.S.A. The Marching 97 allowed women to join as cheerleaders in 1969. The Board of Directors of the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club (founded in 2000 as the Lehigh Valley Athletic Club) is excited to announce the appointment of Kerry R. McCoy to a newly established position of Executive Director and Head Coach, effective October 1, 2021. [11], After the 2016 season, Nick Shafnisky was named Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year and Lehigh football Head Coach Andy Coen was named Patriot League Coach of the Year. Crowell said all those he held out returning Beast runner-up Sean Kinney, three-time PIAA medalist Charlie Bunting and Noah Okamoto could have wrestled. Strobels Lehigh teams went 189-83-1 in dual meets from 1995 through 2008. The Mountain Hawks won six EIWA championships in that span, including five in a row from 2002 through 2006. Both teams are sponsored by Nike as well. PSU Takes From 2000-05, he was the 1st-ever LVAC hire as resident/athlete for his Olympic mentor, Lehigh coach Greg Strobel, helping 14 more A/As and two NCAA champions. They have dropped Princeton from their schedule and will be facing Wagner instead for their fifth game of the season.[13]. Details will be announced when plans are finalized. Cory Day (BU) DEC Nathan Taylor (LEHIGH), 3-1. WebLEHIGH VALLEY WRESTLING COACH HISTORY BY TEAM Allentown Central Catholic 1965-1966 Dominic Villani 1966-1967 Chris Gentile 1967-1971 Eugene Smith 1971-1973 The Mountain Hawks have met the Lafayette Leopards 150 times. The name was chosen after a long contest of name suggestions and voting. "His program is one of integrity, high character and consistent competitiveness at the highest levels. (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University). [emailprotected], GO: The Campaign for LehighBe part of the most ambitious fundraising and engagement effort in Lehigh's history. As a 2-time Olympian he placed 5th at the 2000 Olympics and 7th in 2004. Beginning in the 1980s and until 1995, the team used a logo of a train locomotive with an "L" on the front. And what impact, if any, do those losses have on an athlete's potential to win another title? In 2006, the wrestling team marked its fifth straight EIWA championship. Lehigh leads 14-12. Lehighs 1-1 week impressed the NWCA Coaches Poll voters as they pumped the Mountain Hawks up a notch. The athletic teams of Lehigh (founded in 1865) were known as the Engineers until the 199596 academic year. Ross with only 15 men as a band. The Men's team went on to the NCAA Tournament, losing in the first round to top-ranked University of Kansas. 96 no. WebThe head coaches of Lehigh sports are supported by 25 assistant coaches of womens teams and 30 assistant coaches of mens teams. In 2017, the Marching 97 was invited to march in London's New Year's Parade.[22][23]. Thank you for being you & helping me become the man I am today. 25 Max Brignola (LEHIGH) WBF Michael Zarif (BU), 6:34. The band only grew from there and started to perform in halls such as Drown Hall and Carnegie Hall. Career highlights of Todd Herzog, who stepped down as Northern Lehigh's wrestling coach on Tuesday: Four-time Colonial League coach of the year. I also thank Lehighs administrators, staff, student-athletes, families and fans. My mentor, friend, coach, teacher, buddy, role modelGreg, to say you will be missed is possibly the biggest understatement of my life. PENN STATE BEAT IOWA: Here's how the Nittany Lions narrowly topped the Hawkeyes in 2022. This year, 11 former NCAA champs returned to college wrestling. However, they won the Patriot League Championship in 2015, earning them an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament. A three-time All-American and the 2011 NCAA heavyweight champion, I understand his decision to take time away from a demanding job to focus on himself and his family. In recent years, Hughes has worked with two-time All-American Jordan Kutler and for the last season-plus, helped Josh Humphreys win an EIWA title as a true freshman at 157. He and Nolf seemed to only build on each success as they led Penn State to another team title and competed against each other for the 2019 Hodge Trophy. In Kerrys last five years Maryland produced eight Big Ten placers, 12 national qualifiers and 20 Academic All-Big Ten selections and two Big Ten postgrad scholars. This is how the popular "Eco-flame" was created and it is done every year on the week Lehigh faces its rival, Lafayette College. The following report is courtesy of Lehigh University Athletics: John Hughes announced his resignation Wednesday as an associate head coach of the Lehigh University wrestling program. "Pat Santoro is an exceptional coach, a superb teacher of his sport, a great mentor for young men and a terrific representative of the values of our university," Lehigh athletics director Joe Sterrett said. [17] In 1928 he won the NCAA Men's Tennis Championship in singles, to become Lehigh's first individual national champion. Santoro is a three-time EIWA coach of the year and has coached two individuals Cruz and Zach Rey to national titles. 20Tate Samuelson (LEHIGH) DEC No. A three-time All-American and the 2011 NCAA heavyweight champion, Rey returned to Lehigh as a volunteer assistant, while also working with the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club, but was elevated to full-time assistant coach in December 2019. Im having a hard time wrapping my head around Gregs passing, said Lehigh wrestling coach Pat Santoro, who succeeded Strobel in 2008, in a statement. Santoro completed his ninth season last month by coaching junior Darian Cruz, a Bethlehem Catholic graduate, to the NCAA championship at 125 pounds and the team to a 12th-place finish. The Marching 97 play at every home game and follow the football team whenever possible. Penn State, though, despite having a longer list of champs who stayed undefeated post-NCAA championship, is not the only team with an athlete in this category. Taylor Stubblefield has been relieved of his duties as Penn States wide receivers coach. Lehigh is especially known for its football rivalry with Lafayette College, the most frequently-played matchup in college football history. . In football, Lehigh competes in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). Coaching alongside him was one of my biggest honors. 133| Ivan Garcia (BU) DEC Jaret Lane (LEHIGH), 3-1. Binghamton leads 6-3. WebThe mission of the Lehigh Wrestling Club is to support Lehigh wrestling and promote the fan wrestling experience. Combined between the two teams, 24 student athletes made the Patriot League Honor Roll, having a 3.2 GPA or higher during the fall semester (Women: 15, Men: 9). The Hawks participate in NCAA Division I competition as a member of the Patriot League. 125| Carter Bailey (LEHIGH) DEC Micah Roes (BU), 4-1. minute schedule changes. IT'S A WHITE OUT!!!!! 20 Connor Brady and No. Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor. The program has also enjoyed seven FCS playoff appearances: 1980, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2010 and 2011.[7]. Today, the Marching 97 is entirely student-ran and is one of the country's only marching bands to do so. P.C. Bethlehem, PA 18015 157| Conner Decker (BU) DEC Tyler Sung (LEHIGH), SV-1, 3-1. The 2006 men's team had a 1523 overall record and became the first Patriot League team to go a perfect 70 in league play. Lehigh's lacrosse team competes in the nine-team Patriot League. 23 Jacob Nolan (BU), 4-1. WebLehigh's current head wrestling coach is Pat Santoro, a Lehigh wrestling alumnus and former EIWA champion, and the team's home is Leeman-Turner Arena at Grace Hall, often referred to as "The Snakepit", with a capacity of 2,200. WebPlease see Lehigh University Wrestling website for any last minute schedule changes. Similar to the Eco-flame, if asked, the 97 will gather volunteering members to "flame" events on Lehigh. 27Evan Barczak. Bravo-Young, Diakomihalis, Keegan O'Toole, Carter Starocci, Aaron Brooks and Max Dean all won titles in 2022, while Spencer Lee, Austin O'Connor and David Carr won their most recent titles in 2021. It is composed of 12 ranks of 8 members and one drum major to conduct the entire band. Lehigh won the 1977 Division II National Championship by defeating Jacksonville State 330 in the Pioneer Bowl. ( As a Lion he became one of Americas best-ever college heavyweights, with a 3-year record of 131-1 at the weight (88 straight wins) and post-season places of NCAA 1,3,1; Big Ten 1,1,1. If O'Toole, Bravo-Young and Starocci make it another year with undefeated regular seasons following their first titles in 2022 and 2021, respectively, they'll be part of a reified group of greats in the sport. Levallee and Wood set to compete in 2021 World Team Trials, Copyright 2016. 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, "Lehigh Gets An Actual Mascot Engineers Have Been Joined By Mountain Hawks", "Hawking -- A Nickname The Lehigh Community Was Assured By The School's Administration That Mountain Hawks Would Be Just A Mascot. Jan 25, 2023, 12:00 PM Jan 25, 2023, 02:00 PM read more Away Lehigh vs. Columbia Match This event has not started yet. OLYMPIC WRESTLING: Here's where the 2020 Olympic wrestlers went to college. [18][17] He won 66 straight matches, before losing in the 1930 NCAA finals. Lehigh is also competitive in men's and women's basketball. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. [12], In the upcoming 2017 football season the Lehigh Mountain Hawks will be looking towards defending their 2016 Patriot League Championship, and hope to repeat. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Injury defaults counted as losses, but medical forfeits did not count. The number of wrestlers who took regular-season losses and then came back to win a title suggests that a hiccup once or twice during the year does not mean anything. [6], The varsity football team competes at the Division I FCS level. Lehigh leads 8-6. Among Lehigh wrestling alumni are several coaches of the sport at other universities and colleges, including Jason Kutz (1998) at East Stroudsburg University, Chris Ayres (1999) at Princeton University, Cory Cooperman (2006), assistant wrestling coach at Rutgers University, and Troy Letters (2006) and Derek Zinck (2006), assistant wrestling coaches at Princeton. Please see Lehigh University Wrestling website for any last The men's and women's teams both won the Patriot League championship in 2010. O'Toole is tough, and he's on track to be in a position to defend his title well, as of now. There are three grass fields with an irrigation/sprinkler system to keep up maintenance. I think all these losses did was prepare the wrestler better for similar opponents who could have posed a threat. The mission of the Lehigh Wrestling Club (LWC) is to support Lehigh wrestling and promote the wrestling fan experience. #NCAAWrestling pic.twitter.com/hFkV3sCmXu. Men's Roster 2016: Ian Marshall, Will Smith, Joe Bogan, Alex Greene, Matt Morana, Zarin Tuten, Calum Bishop, Doyle Tuvesson, Jack Miskel, Danny Gonzalez, Mark Forrest, Gio Giammatteo, Oscar Greene, Justin Worley, Nolan Coulter, Tatsu Otani, Nick Jewell, Tommy Dokho, David Zipkin, Kevin Klinkenberg, Matthew Peralta, Nick Facendo, Danny Leszczynski, John Marc Charpentier, Jacob Gottwald, Paul Steingraber, Women's Roster 2016: Lidia Breen, Sam Miller, Kylie Ginsberg, Alyssa Riporti, Maggie Wadsworth, Laura Courtney, Tori Pantaleo, Kalin Ojert, Kat Jacobellis, Clare Severe, Kayla Arestivo, Jess Sacco, Sabrina Mertz, Amanda Stratton, Becca Sherry, Madeline Walsh, Adrian Vitello, Lexi Chang, Annika Jansa, Grace Correll, Ashley Maziarz, Sidonie Warnecker, Erin Racano, Mary Casey[14][15], Julius Seligson played collegiate tennis at Lehigh University, graduating in 1930. 11 Rayvon Foley of Michigan State, and No. Lehigh leads 17-12. In 2008 Kerry moved to Maryland and served 11 seasons. Mat Town II, Lock Haven University He was a giant in the sport. 19 Lehigh will head to Annapolis to take on Navy, while No. LEHIGH VALLEY WRESTLING COACH HISTORY BY TEAM, 2022- Co-Op Program with Salisbury, 1997-1999 Greg Halladay and Kurt Schneck, Neshaminy (During Time in East Penn League Only), 1989-1990 Jim Heimer (interim; Klavon sabbatical), 1995-1996 Chris Goerlitz (interim finish 95 season), Pennsbury (During Time in East Penn League Only), 2003-2006 Steve Donofrio and Ted Butler, 1983-1984 Mike George and Clint DelValle, 1973-1974 Michael Duka (JV Level 1st Yr). He was 68. They advanced to the third round of the NCAA play-offs before losing to the number-one seed. Fr. He also has led 13 individuals to 16 conference titles, with Cruz and Pennridge graduate Scott Parker (133) winning this season, and is 123-41-1 in dual meets over his career. O'Toole has the toughest schedule ahead in terms of wrestlers who could end his undefeated streak, as he's expected to meet Iowa State's 2021 NCAA champion David Carr on Feb. 15 in his last dual before Big 12s. Leading the women's team is Eric Lambinus, assisted by Lauren Calabrese, Madi Morgan, and Bill Moukoulis. Binghamton leads 3-0. They played the University of New Hampshire in the first round of the 2016 FCS playoffs, where they lost 21 to 64. 285 | No 21. Few wrestling fans would have expected Iowa State's Marcus Coleman to top Penn State's Aaron Brooks, and even fewer expected three-time champYianni Diakomihalis to start his season 0-1. Jr. Ayden Smith, Notre Dame-GP (19-3): Top-3 finishes at Ironman, Beast, Powerade 2. He coached 35 individual district champions, 20 regional Bravo-Young, however, has such a degree of separation, even over some of these top-20 opponents. Snyder and Coon maintained a healthy rivalry in college wrestling, though Coon only got the better of Snyder in that one bout. That 2019 season also included another Penn State champ, one who would attempt to return in 2020 but would ultimately retire from college wrestling due to injury: Anthony Cassar. [4] Controversy arose the following year, when the school's nickname was changed to the Mountain Hawks. All have had such a positive impact on my family and I. I also appreciate the continued support of my wife, Melissa and children, Riley and Morgan., Santoro said he "will miss seeing (Hughes) on a daily basis., John is a loyal and longtime friend and weve been through a lot together, Santoro said. 2 Kollin Moore of Ohio State in the dual and crushing everyone else who dared to take a shot against the champ. The track record of athletes finding their rhythm and regaining their status on the top of the podium is strong. As a result, during the school's 1988 appearance in the men's NCAA basketball tournament, TV commentators were encouraged to refer to the school by its colors, Brown and White. The number "97" represents the number of people who are in the marching band. Penn State's Zain Retherford and Bo Nickal are two of the most accomplished wrestlers in Nittany Lion history, and neither lost a college match in the last three and two years of their careers, respectively. Bravo-Young, Diakomihalis, Keegan O'Toole, Carter Starocci, Aaron Brooks and Max Dean all I thank Head Coach Pat Santoro for his continuous mentorship, guidance and support for more than a decade. This year, 11 former NCAA champs returned to college wrestling. The news of Gregs passing is shocking and difficult to process, mostly because Greg was so full of life and optimism and energy, perhaps more so than anyone I have ever known, Sterrett said. On January 7, 1853, the name was changed to "Lehigh Valley Railroad". Marching 97. Retherford won his first title in 2016 against Brandon Sorensen during a tournament in which he bonused all five opponents that he wrestled. Greg Strobel was one of my closest friends and greatest mentors, Easton Area High School wrestling coach Jody Karam wrote on Twitter Thursday night. Support lehighvalleylive.com. 149| No. After stepping down as Lehighs coach in 2008, Strobel remained with Lehigh as an assistant athletic director and stayed involved with Team USA for the rest of his days, most recently serving as its second vice president. Yianni Diakomihalis, Shane Griffith, Mekhi Lewis, Aaron Brooks and Max Dean all took losses. The Iowa star lost twice during the regular season in 2018-2019. The team regularly places among the top 10 at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and is considered one of nation's best collegiate wrestling programs. Kerry began coaching as Penn State Nittany Lion WC asst (1997-99), helping ten All-Americans, two NCAA champs. He was a 3-time ACC Coach of the Year , won three league team titles, oversaw four NCAA Top 20 teams and earned their 2nd-best ever NCAA finish (10th) since 1964. That lone loss occurred just over a month before Snyder was set to chase his third national title, a goal which he would accomplish, beating the same wrestler in the finals who beat him in the dual: Adam Coon. A three-time All-American and former NCAA champion at Penn State, Hughes helped guide the Mountain Hawks to 145 dual wins in 11-plus seasons in Bethlehem, plus back-to-back EIWA team titles in 2018 and 2019 and top 10 NCAA finishes in 2011 and 2012. Lehigh also earned four second team honors for junior offensive tackle Tim O'Hara, senior offensive tackle Brandon Short, junior defensive lineman Tyler Cavenas, and senior defensive back Brandon Leaks. Forinquiries, visit the media page or contact: Lori Friedman Former Lehigh University wrestling coach Greg Strobel died Thursday at age 68. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). The field is grass with stands that hold about 1,300 fans. This past season (2016), the Lehigh men's soccer team posted a 7101. Nolf's "loss" in 2018 the only loss he took in his final three seasons as a Nittany Lion was an injury default. Lehigh men's and women's soccer are NCAA Division I programs that compete in the Patriot League. In a rather vague press release, the school announced that "Pat Santoro has made a long term commitment to continue as the Lawrence White '64 Head Coach of Wrestling.". The Terps have struggled since joining the Big Ten in 2014-15. Lehigh also received nine first team honors for senior quarterback Nick Shafnisky, sophomore running back Dom Bragalone, junior wide receiver and return specialist Gatlin Casey, junior wide receiver Troy Pelletier, senior offensive tackle Zach Duffy, sophomore place kicker and punter Ed Mish, and senior linebacker Colton Caslow.