College basketball team
| Lafayette Leopards |
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| University | Lafayette College |
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| Head coach | Mike McGarvey (2nd season) |
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| Conference | Patriot |
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| Location | Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Arena | Kirby Sports Center
(capacity: 3,500) |
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| Nickname | Leopards |
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| Colors | Maroon and white[1]
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| 1957 |
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| 1957, 1999, 2000, 2015 |
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| 1999, 2000, 2015 |
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Middle Atlantic Conference: 1946, 1949
Mid-3: 1950, 1952
ECC: 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1988
Patriot League: 1998, 1999, 2000 |
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| 2021 |
The Lafayette Leopards men's basketball team represents Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and plays home games in Kirby Sports Center.[2] Fran O'Hanlon is the winningest coach in program history. The Leopards are currently coached by Mike McGarvey since his appointment on March 29, 2023.[3]
Postseason results
NCAA tournament results
The Leopards have appeared in four NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 0–5.
| Year
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Round
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Seed
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Opponent
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Result
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| 1957 |
Regional semifinal
Regional Third Place |
N/A |
Syracuse
Canisius |
L 71–75
L 76–82
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| 1999 |
First round |
#15 |
#2 Miami (FL) |
L 54–75
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| 2000 |
First round |
#15 |
#2 Temple |
L 47–73
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| 2015 |
First Round |
#16 |
#1 Villanova |
L 52–93
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NIT results
The Leopards have appeared in five National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 1–5.
| Year
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Round
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Opponent
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Result
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| 1955 |
First round |
Niagara |
L 70–83
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| 1956 |
First round |
St. Francis (NY) |
L 74–85
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| 1972 |
First round
Quarterfinals |
Virginia
Jacksonville |
W 72–71
L 76–87
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| 1975 |
First round |
St. John's |
L 76–94
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| 1980 |
First round |
Virginia |
L 56–67
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Notable alumni
Conference players of the year
References
External links
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