Lehigh University Athletics
Lehigh back in action on the road vs. Red Flash
11/24/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh heads to Loretto, Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening seeking its first road win of the season as the Mountain Hawks take on the Red Flash of St. Francis (Pa.). Lehigh has won its last two games at home, including an 86-74 victory over Monmouth on Monday evening as four Mountain Hawks hit for double figures and the Brown and White shot a season-best 53% from the floor. Freshman C.J. McCollum once again led Lehigh in scoring while juniors Michael Ojo and Rob Keefer came off the bench to contribute 13 points apiece. St. Francis was last in action on November 21 when the Red Flash fell to Bucknell 70-58 in Lewisburg. St. Francis defeated American in its opener but has since dropped three straight. Devin Sweeteny has led the Red Flash in scoring in three of the team’s four contests, including a season-best 30 versus Lafayette.
The Mountain Hawks handed out a season-best 24 assists on Monday in the win over Monmouth. The 24 helpers were Lehigh’s most under head coach Brett Reed and the Mountain Hawks most since totaling 27 in a win over Delaware Valley on December 17, 2003. Lehigh enters Wednesday’s game averaging 18.8 assists per game led by Marquis Hall’s 7.25 per game.
Lehigh’s bench has been nearly unstoppable during the early going as the non-starters are averaging 38.3 points per game, with a high of 49 at Rider. The 49 bench points were the most Lehigh has scored under head coach Brett Reed. Leading the way off the bench have been juniors Michael Ojo and Rob Keefer who netted 13 points apiece in the win over Monmouth in only 38 combined minutes. The Mountain Hawks’ bench has outscored their counterparts in each game thus far.
Lehigh and St. Francis will get things started at 7:00 on Wednesday from DeGol Arena. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 as well as Lehighsports.com with Matt Kerr providing the commentary. Pre-game coverage gets underway at 6:30.
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Date: |
November 25, 2009 |
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Opponent: |
St. Francis (Pa.) Red Flash |
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Tip-off: |
7:00 PM |
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Arena/Capacity: |
DeGol Arena/3,500 |
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Location: |
Loretto, Pa. |
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Lehigh’s Record: |
2-2 overall, 0-0 Patriot League |
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St. Francis’ Record: |
1-3 overall, 0-0 NEC |
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Series: |
Tied 3-3 |
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Internet Video: |
None |
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Radio/Internet Audio: |
ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM and Lehighsports.com with Matt Kerr beginning at 6:30 |
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Behind Enemy Lines: |
