Patriot League clash at Goodman features top 20 powers
10/27/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
The winner of the Lehigh-Colgate game has gone on to at least share in the Patriot League title in each of the last seven years. These two teams have won more league games and league titles than anyone else. It should come as no surprise, then, that Saturday’s showdown is the Patriot League Game of the Year, again! The Mountain Hawks, ranked No. 12 nationally, are 2-0 in league play after trouncing Bucknell 40-17 at Goodman last week. Meanwhile, the defending league champion Raiders rolled in a 41-7 win over Holy Cross last week in Last time they met, Lehigh came up on the short end of a 17-10 score against Colgate at Andy Kerr Stadium. The Lehigh defense was up for the challenge of stopping Colgate’s high powered offense, which came into the game averaging almost 36 points per game. But, the Mountain Hawks offense could not put points on the board in the seven-point setback. Colgate leads the all-time series between these two schools, 24-16-2. The two teams have split the last six meetings. The series began in 1922, with Colgate picking up a 35-6 win over Lehigh in Saturday’s game kicks off at just after 1:00 from Goodman Stadium. Saturday is also Family Day. Tickets for Lehigh-Colgate may be purchased by calling (610) 7LU-GAME, or on-line anytime at lehighsports.com. Date: October 30, 2004 Opponent: No. 18/19 Colgate Raiders Kickoff: 1:04 pm Stadium: Goodman Stadium/16,000/Natural Grass Location: Tickets: Reserved tickets are still available by calling (610) 7LU-GAME or clicking on the link above Lehigh’s Record: 6-1 overall, 2-0 Patriot League Colgate’s Record: 5-2 overall, 2-0 Patriot League Series: Colgate leads, 24-16-2 Streak: Colgate has won the last two meetings Television: Service Electric 2 Sports live CSTV (DirecTV 610) live Radio: ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM with Matt Kerr and Marty Horn at noon Internet Broadcast: www.lehighsports.com Weekly Luncheon: Luncheons are held the Wednesday prior to each game at Starter’s Restaurant on Rte. 378 in Game Notes: Key Stats: • Lehigh has averaged a +1.29 turnover margin per game, ranking sixth in the country. • The Lehigh defense leads the Patriot League and ranks seventh nationally, allowing just 15.6 points per contest in 2004. Colgate’s defense is second in the league, allowing 16.4 points per game. • Colgate tailback Jamaal Branch is seventh in the country, averaging almost 125 yards per game on the ground. • Lehigh’s Mark Borda leads the league and ranks fourth nationally in passing efficiency at 163.5. • Since 1997, both Lehigh and Colgate have won at least seven games every season. • The Mountain Hawks have not been shut out since 1986. • Lehigh has the best winning percentage (83.56%) of any I-AA school over the last six seasons. Behind Enemy Lines:
