March 31, 2011

EASTON, Pa. - The Lafayette Sports Network (LSN-TV) will televise the April 16 Patriot League men's lacrosse showdown between Lafayette and Colgate, it was announced by LSN today.

Airtime is set for 6 p.m. under the lights of state-of-the-art Fisher Stadium. Mick Moninghoff will have the play-by-play call and will be joined by Shawn Langen for analysis in the booth.

Regionally, Lafayette Sports Network telecasts are aired to more than 10 million viewers in Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey, and more than 90 million viewers nationally via DIRECTV and DISH Network. In fact, Broadcast & Cable Magazine has recognized the Lafayette Sports Network as one of the best college - or university- owned networks nationally.

This telecast will also be picked up live on RCN's series of cable systems throughout the Northeast (NYC, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC).

Last season, Colgate upset then No. 17 Lafayette 14-9 in Hamilton, N.Y. The Leopards were led by junior Colin Serling's three goals on the evening. It was a bittersweet evening the Leopards as even with the loss, they clinched their first-ever Patriot League Tournament berth.

Currently, Lafayette is in the midst of preparation for Saturday's non-conference contest at Providence. Face-off is set for 1 p.m. in Providence, Rhode Island.

NOTES:

Leopard fans are encouraged to take part in the GoLeopards.com auction for an authentic, game-worn lacrosse jersey signed by the entire 2011 squad.