Lehigh University
Central Connecticut State
Mountain Hawks fall to Central Connecticut State
12/1/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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Lehigh out shot its opponent from the floor on the afternoon, sinking 43 percent of its shots, while the Blue Devils hit 39 percent of their shots. The two teams combined for 35 turnovers, while Lehigh handed out nine assists and the Blue Devils dished out 13. Sophomore Rob Keefer contributed a career-high tying 12 points for Lehigh on five-of-seven shooting, while senior captain Bryan White pulled down a game-high eight boards.
The first 20 minutes went rather quickly as the two teams were whistled for a total of only six fouls and combined for just 13 turnovers as CCSU took a 29-24 lead into the locker room. The Mountain Hawks shot 42 percent from the field, led by White and Carrington who continued their strong play combining for 11 points and five rebounds, while Hall added five points, but did struggle from the floor, hitting only 2-of-9 field goals. Lehigh had only four assists in the half with Hall credited for two of them.
Lehigh took its first lead since 14 minutes remained in the opening half at the 17:03 mark of the second when junior captain Matt Szalachowski splashed a three-pointer, and Carrington made it a three-point Mountain Hawk cushion with a lay up with 15:49 left in the contest. The Blue Devils took the lead back when Blackwood drilled a three at the 13:55 clip and Marcus Palmer followed with a jumper to put the home team in front 37-34.
The Blue Devils then turned the ball over when freshman Prentice Small stepped in front of a pass and picked it off. The
Lehigh returns to action on Wednesday evening when the Mountain Hawks play host to the Stony Brook Seawolves at Stabler Arena. Tip-off is set for 7:35 and tickets can be purchased by calling 610-7LU-GAME, by stopping into the Lehigh Athletics Ticket Office located in Grace Hall, by logging onto Lehighsports.com or at the arena box office prior to tip-off.
