Lehigh University Athletics
Lehigh meets American in league opener Saturday
1/10/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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Lehigh opens its 2008 Patriot League schedule on Saturday evening as the Mountain Hawks get set to take on the American Eagles at Stabler Arena. Lehigh was last in action on Sunday afternoon when the Brown and White ended a 23-game losing streak against
On Monday, Rob Keefer was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week for the third time this season after averaging 9.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in three games for the Mountain Hawks last week. With this latest honor, Lehigh has captured 12 of the past 25 PL Rookie of the Week awards (Hall - 9, Keefer - 3).
Lehigh has seven games of ten or less turnovers and is averaging 12.8 per game, which leads the Patriot League and ranks 28th nationally. If that mark stands, it would be the Mountain Hawks lowest average since Lehigh began Patriot League play in 1990-91.
Saturday’s tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm from Lehigh’s Stabler Arena. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling 610-7LU-GAME, by logging onto Lehighsports.com or at the arena box office prior to tip-off.
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Date: |
January 12, 2008 |
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Opponent: |
American Eagles |
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Tip-off: |
7:00 PM |
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Arena/Capacity: |
Stabler Arena/5,600 |
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Location: |
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Lehigh’s Record: |
7-7 overall, 0-0 Patriot League |
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American’s Record: |
8-7 overall, 0-0 Patriot League |
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Series: |
American leads 14-12 |
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Television: |
Live on Service Electric 2 Sports with Mike Zambelli and Rich Baksa |
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Internet Video: |
Available on Lehighsports.com as part of the Patriot League All-Access package |
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Radio/Internet Audio: |
91.3 WLVR with veteran Matt Kerr and Lehigh Athletics Hall of Famer Greg Falkenbach ’72 beginning at 6:45 pm. |
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Behind Enemy Lines: |
