Lehigh University Athletics
Mountain Hawks open up PL play with American
1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Mountain Hawks have won 11 games already this season, but none of that matters as they embark on the most important part of the schedule: Patriot League play. Lehigh hosts the American Eagles in the first game on the league slate Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. The Mountain Hawks rolled through the first part of the schedule, winning the most non-league games (11) in school history since Patriot League play began. Despite falling in its last game on the road to
On Sunday, Lehigh saw its five-game winning streak snapped at
The Eagles come into the game with a 10-5 record over the non-league portion of their schedule, and they are riding a hot streak, winning six of their last eight games. Three American players are averaging double figures in scoring this season, and the Eagles are shooting 43.7 percent from the field as a team. American finished atop the Patriot League in the regular season last year, with an 11-3 record in league play.
Lehigh and American have met 20 times, with Lehigh trailing 7-13. The Eagles joined the Patriot League in 2001-02, and since then, the two schools have met 14 times on the hardwood. Lehigh also trails the Patriot League series history 6-8. The squads have split the season series in each of the last five seasons, and the road team has won each of the last six meetings. The longest winning streak by either team since the Eagles joined the Patriot League is three games, when American went on a brief run from 2002-03.
Saturday night’s game will be volunteer night at Stabler Arena. Lehigh Athletics will provide fee admission to all those who donate time for
Saturday’s game tips off at 7:05 p.m. at Stabler Arena. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling 610-7LU-GAME, by visiting the Lehigh Athletics Ticket Office, located in Grace Hall, or by logging onto Lehighsports.com.
Fans that cannot make it out to Stabler Arena on Saturday can watch the game live on Service Electric 2 Sports in the
Date: January, 10, 2009 Opponent: American Eagles Tipoff: 7:05 p.m. Arena: Stabler Arena (5,600) Location: Lehigh’s record: 11-4 overall, 0-0 Patriot League American’s record: 10-5 overall, 0-0 Patriot League Series: American leads 13-7 Streak: American won last meeting Television: Service Electric 2 Sports with Mike Zambelli and Jim Wills Radio: WLVR-FM (91.3) with Robbie Aaron and Justin Feldman beginning at 6:45 p.m. Internet broadcast: Live video and audio at Lehighsports.com Behind enemy lines:
