Lehigh meets Saint Joseph's on Sunday night
12/18/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh completes its Atlantic-10 tour on Sunday evening as the Mountain Hawks head to Philadelphia to take on the Saint Joseph’s Hawks. Lehigh returned from its annual final exams break on Thursday and snapped its three game losing skid with a 66-58 victory over Dartmouth at Stabler Arena. Senior captain Marquis Hall netted a game-high 17 points, while junior Michael Ojo came off the bench and tied his career-high with 14 tallies, including a perfect six-of-six showing at the foul line. Saint Joseph’s has been off since falling 97-74 at Big Ten member Minnesota on December 12 in Minneapolis. Three Hawks, including Darrin Govens (15), Garrett Williamson (15) and Chris Prescott (14) netted double figures. Sunday’s contest is only the third for Saint Joseph’s inside the new Michael J. Hagan ‘85 Arena.
Lehigh committed a season low seven turnovers vs. Dartmouth, dropping the Mountain Hawks season average to only 13.7 per game. Lehigh has posted three games of single digit TOs this season and has won all three (Monmouth, St. Francis, Dartmouth).
In their four wins this season the Mountain Hawks have totaled more assists than turnovers in each game, averaging 19 assists to just 10 TOs. In its five losses however, Lehigh has registered more assists than turnovers just once (Rider). The Mountain Hawks are averaging 17 turnovers and 14 assists in their five setbacks.
Sunday’s game will tip-off at 7:00 from Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena in Philadelphia. Tickets, which are $20 for a reserved seat in section 218, may be purchased by contacting Saint Joseph’s at (610) 660-1712. The game will be broadcast live on 91.3 WLVR-FM as well as Lehighsports.com with veteran Matt Kerr and Lehigh Hall of Famer Greg Falkenbach ’72 on the call. Pre-game coverage will get underway at 6:45.
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Date: |
December 20, 2009 |
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Opponent: |
Saint Joseph’s Hawks |
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Tip-off: |
7:00 PM |
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Arena/Capacity: |
Michael J. Hagan ‘85 Arena/4,200 |
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Location: |
Philadelphia, Pa. |
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Lehigh’s Record: |
4-5 overall, 0-0 Patriot League |
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Saint Joseph’s Record: |
3-6 overall, 0-0 Atlantic-10 |
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Series: |
Saint Joseph’s leads 13-0 |
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Radio/Internet Audio: |
91.3 WLVR-FM and Lehighsports.com with veteran Matt Kerr and Lehigh Hall of Famer Greg Falkenbach ’72 beginning at 6:45 |
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Internet Video: |
None |
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