Monday, September 10, 2007

Lehigh's Kankam named Patriot League Rookie of the Week

-Courtesy of Lehigh University

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Freshman running back Kwesi Kankam was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Monday after making his Mountain Hawk debut over the weekend versus Villanova. The Ohio native rushed for 34 yards and one touchdown while adding 16 yards on two receptions. Kankam was one of seven Mountain Hawks on the day to catch at least two passes.

Kankam led all Mountain Hawk running backs in rushing on Saturday and scored his first collegiate touchdown in the fourth quarter on a one-yard plunge. Kankam came to Lehigh from Southview High School in Ohio where he garnered All-State, All-District and All-League accolades.

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