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Birds failed to fill Dawkins' void

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

For the Philadelphia Eagles fan base, the 2009 season ended before it even began. Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels surgically removed Philadelphias heart and soul when he plucked seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins from free agency. And once the season began it was more of the same, or what Eagles President Joe Banner would refer to as "insanity.

Leopards stay on top despite loss to American

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Leopards mens basketball team fell short against the defending Patriot League Champion American Eagles on Saturday, losing 76-66 on their home court in front of a packed crowd at the Kirby Sports Center. Even though the Eagles lost all five starters from last years squad, they were still able to extend their winning streak over Lafayette to 11.

Sellout ignites Drexel victory

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

In order to prepare her team for a Jan. 31 home matchup with Delaware, Drexel womens basketball head coach Denise Dillon put up a specific statistic on the board in the locker room for all of her players to see."[Elena] Delle Donne gets 35 [points], the rest of the team gets 20.

Player Profile: Caitlin Donahue

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

After a rough field hockey season of injuries and losses, Caitlin Donahue has come out on top. With an overall record of 11-11 and a two-game loss in the conference, junior goalkeeper Donahue was titled the 2009 NCAA Statistical Champion for Save Percentage.

Squad uses rhythm to spice up games

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Lehigh Dance Team is a halftime feature at both womens and mens home basketball games, but has recently become more involved on campus by performing at wrestling matches and pep rallies and co-sponsoring club events.

McCollum shooting the lights out

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Bursting into the Patriot League college basketball scene is 63," 165-pound freshman C.J. McCollum. McCollum is opening the eyes of Mountain Hawk fans with his natural shooting and ball-handling skills.<

Track continues dominance over Lafayette

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The womens track and field team defeated the Lafayette College Leopards this weekend 100-81, to make the record 9-1 in the past five seasons, while the men lost 93-88.

Golden Ram wrestlers shine in weekend duals

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

The West Chester University Golden Ram wrestlers continued their spectacular season this past week, as they dominated visiting opponents Lehigh University and Valley Forge Military Academy Wednesday night.Originally on the schedule for the team was a team from New Jersey.

Men's Basketball sits on top of Patriot League standings

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Picked by the media to finish at the bottom of the Patriot League standings, the mens basketball team has already surpassed expectations with a 5-1 record in the Patriot League, placing them at the top of the league standings. The Leopards have also found success outside the league, posting a 14-7 record overall.

Marginean is more than just a star on the court

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Gabriela "Gabi" Marginean is the basketball star everyone is raving about. The senior forward is originally from Cluj-Napoca, Romania and towers over most at 6 foot 1. Marginean has received many honors throughout her tenure with Drexel - and that certainly hasnt let up during the 2009-2010 season.

IM Season Starting to Shape Up

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Intramural basketball season is finally here, and its shaping up to be another great one. Basketball is historically the most popular and most competitive intramural sport, and we are planning to have another great turnout this year. The games are set to begin this coming Sunday, and as I sat at sign ups I began to think about some predictions of what we may see this year.