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READING, Pa. - In their 2010 home opener the Lions (0-3) faced off against Neumann University (3-8) in a non-conference contest. The visiting Knights, who scored a pair of runs in the top of the sixth to retake the lead, went on to take a 5-4 win over Albright Wednesday afternoon at Kelchner Field.

> Coach Marzka Named Nike NCAA DIII Coach of the Year

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Last week, Head Football Coach John Marzka brought even more recognition to the record setting Albright Football program by being named the John C. Whitehead/Nike NCAA Division III Coach of the Year, which was announced at the Nike Coach of the Year clinic.

> Sheerer to Compete in NCAA DIII Men's National Swim Meet

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Late Friday evening, the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Committee announced that junior swimmer Chris Sheerer has been invited to compete in this year’s national swim meet in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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3.6.10 | Baseball

No. 3 Kean University Defeats Lions in Non-Conference Action

UNION, NJ - Looking to upset 3rd ranked Kean University (2-1) for a second straight year the Lions (0-2) returned to New Jersey for their second contest of the weekend. Unfortunately this year’s result did not favor the red and white as the Cougars defeated the Lions 13-5 Saturday afternoon at Jim Hynes Stadium.

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3.6.10 | Softball

Softball Swept in Final Day of Salisbury Tournament

SALISBURY, Md. - It was another tough afternoon for the Lady Lions (0-4) as they dropped a pair of games on the final day of the Salisbury University Early March Tournament. The red and white dropped a 13-2, five inning decision to Rowan University, and 11-4 decision to Frostburg State University.

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3.5.10 | Men's Basketball

Lions Drop Heartbreaker to Clark in NCAA Tournament

READING, Pa. - Despite a nine point advantage with about eight minutes to play in the second, the Lions (21-6) were unable to hold on Clark University (17-12) managed to sneak by with 69-67 win to eliminate Albright from the 2010 NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball tournament Friday evening in front of 1,313 heartbroken fans.

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3.6.10 | Baseball

Raptors Claw Past Baseball in 2010 Opener

CAMDEN, NJ - In their first game of the 2010 season, the Lions (0-1) dropped a very close decision to the host Raptors of Rutgers-Camden University (1-2) by the final score of 5-4 Friday afternoon at Campbell’s Field.

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3.5.10 | Softball

No. 21 Salisbury Flies Past Softball in Season Opener

SALISBURY, Md. - In their 2010 season opener the Lady Lions (0-2) faced some stiff competition in 21st ranked Salisbury University (3-2) Friday afternoon at SU Softball Field. The host Seagulls defeated Albright by the final scores of 8-0 and 17-2 both in five innings of play.

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3.2.10 | Men's Basketball

Are You Ready...?

READING, Pa. - It has been five years since the Lions found themselves competing for a Division III National Championship, but come this Friday the red and white return to the “big dance” as they host the Cougars of Clark University (MA) Friday evening at 8 p.m. in the Bollman Center.

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3.2.10 | Men's Basketball

Shaeffer Named Conference Player of the Year; Ashcroft Named Second Team

ANNVILLE, Pa. - In what has become his greatest season to date, junior guard Zac Shaeffer has been announced as the 2010 Commonwealth Conference Player of the Year by the conference office Tuesday afternoon.

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3.1.10 | Women's Basketball

McGinness Earns First Team All-Conference Honors

ANNVILLE, Pa. - On Monday, the Commonwealth Conference announced that junior guard Jessica McGinness has been named a First Team All-Commonwealth selection for the first time in her career.

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Athletes of the Week

Zac Shaeffer

Men's Basketball

For one of the most impressive seasons in recent memory, Zac Shaeffer was named the Commonwealth Conference Player of the Year and First Team All-Conference. He also finished second on the team in scoring in the NCAA First Round loss to Clark University on Friday, and closed out his junior season as the leader in numerous categories on both the team and in the conference.

Chris Sheerer

Men's Swimming

Junior swimmer Chris Sheerer became the first male swimmer in program history to be invited to the NCAA Division III National Swim meet in Minnesota. The Middle Atlantic Conference Most Valuable Swimmer for the last two years, Sheerer will compete in three events in next week's national meet.