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BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2014 No. 2 Lehigh (9-5-5, 5-1-3 PL) welcomes rival No. 6 Lafayette (8-6-6, 3-2-4 PL) to the Ulrich Sports Complex for the 2025 Patriot League PenFed Credit Union Men\u2019s Soccer Championship Game. Semifinals \u2013 Tuesday, Nov. 11 Championship Game \u2013 Saturday, Nov. 15\u00a0 Previews Around the League Men’s Soccer Kicks off Rivalry Week with PL Championship Match Lehigh \u2013 Lafayette Championship Game History: Lehigh and Lafayette will meet for the fifth time in the Patriot League Championship Game. Lafayette won the first matchup in 1998 (2-0), before Lehigh earned their first championship against their rival in 2000 with a 1-1 draw and a 5-3 penalty-kick victory. Lafayette claimed a 2-0 win in 2003, and Lehigh answered with a 1-0 victory in 2019.<\/p>\n Mountain Hawks Statistical Leaders Lehigh All-League Honorees: Thomas Robertson (First Team), Giacomo Zizza (First Team), Noah Levy (Second Team), Yusef Gueye (Third Team), Trey Sheeler (Third Team), Sam Davis (Third Team)<\/p>\n Leopards Statistical Leaders Lafayette All-League Honorees: Samir Dishnica (Second Team), Eric Axtman (Second Team), Nick Liebich (Third Team)<\/p>\n Regular-Season Meeting (Nov. 4, 2025) \u2013 Lehigh 1, Lafayette 1 (BOX SCORE<\/a>): Lehigh opened the scoring in the 43rd minute when sophomore midfielder Aiden Gonzalez finished a pass from fellow sophomore midfielder Giacomo Zizza. Lafayette equalized in the 86th minute after junior midfielder Griffin Feather converted a penalty kick.
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\nCoverage begins at 6 p.m. on ESPN+, with Nic Severini on the call and Patriot League multimedia journalist Paige Messier providing color analysis.
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\nThis marks the fifth meeting between Lehigh and Lafayette in the Patriot League Men\u2019s Soccer Championship, with Lafayette holding the series lead at 2-1-1 and both teams having two championships.
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\nLehigh aims to capture its first Championship title since defeating Lafayette in 2019, while the Leopards seek their first crown since 2012.
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\nLafayette also looks to become just the second No. 6 seed to win the Patriot League Men\u2019s Soccer Championship, a feat last accomplished by Colgate in 2017. The League adopted its current six-team playoff format in 2013.
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\nFor more information, visit the 2025 Patriot League Men\u2019s Soccer Championship page by CLICKING HERE<\/a>.
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\n2025 Patriot League Men\u2019s Soccer Championship Schedule
\nFirst Round \u2013 Saturday, Nov. 8
\nNo. 4 Boston University 3, No. 5 Bucknell 1 | <\/a>BOX SCORE<\/a>
\nNo. 6 Lafayette 1, at No. 3 Army West Point 0 | BOX SCORE<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNo. 6 Lafayette 3, at No. 1 American 2 (OT) | BOX SCORE<\/a>
\nNo. 2 Lehigh 1, No. 4 Boston University 0 | BOX SCORE<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNo. 6 Lafayette at No. 2 Lehigh, 6 p.m., ESPN+<\/a> | LIVE STATS<\/a><\/p>\n
\nNo. 2 Lehigh Welcomes No. 6 Lafayette For Patriot League Championship Game
\nBETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2013 The road to the Patriot League Championship ends on Saturday evening from the Ulrich Sports Complex as No. 2 Lehigh men’s soccer hosts rival No. 6 Lafayette in the Patriot League Championship game.
\nLEHIGH PREVIEW<\/a><\/p>\n
\nRivalry week is getting an early start as the No. 6 seed Lafayette men’s soccer team is playing No. 2 seed Lehigh for a\u00a0Patriot League Championship\u00a0on Saturday in Bethlehem at Lehigh’s Ulrich Sports Complex. The match will kick off at 6 p.m.
\nLAF PREVIEW<\/a><\/p>\n
\nGoals \u2013 Thomas Robertson, 6
\nAssists \u2013 Giacomo Zizza, 9
\nPoints \u2013 Giacomo Zizza, 17
\nGoals-Against Average \u2013 1.49
\nSaves \u2013 71<\/p>\n
\nGoals \u2013 Samir Dishnica, 6
\nAssists \u2013 Samir Dishnica, 3
\nPoints \u2013 Samir Dishnica, 15
\nGoals-Against Average \u2013 Eric Axtman, .089
\nSaves \u2013 Eric Axtman, 60<\/p>\n
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\nABOUT THE PATRIOT LEAGUE<\/a>
\nThe Patriot League\u00a0<\/a>is in its fourth decade of academic and athletic achievement, continually demonstrating that student-athletes can excel at both academics and athletics without sacrificing high standards. The Patriot League\u2019s athletic success is achieved while its member institutions remain committed to its founding principle of admitting and graduating student-athletes who are academically representative of their class. Participation in athletics at Patriot League institutions is viewed as an important component of a well-rounded education.
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