Lehigh University Athletics
Mountain Hawks host Bucknell to close out homestand
1/22/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Lehigh wraps up a four-game homestand and ends a 10-of-12 stretch at Stabler Arena as the Mountain Hawks play host to in-state rival Bucknell. Lehigh can match its best-ever start in league play (5-0) if the Mountain Hawks can get past the Bison, losers of three of their first four in league competition. The Mountain Hawks remained perfect in the Patriot League with a 13-point win over visiting Colgate on Friday night. Sara Ellis scored 24 points, her fourth 20-point effort of the season, in the win. The Bison are looking to rebound after dropping a 55-53 decision at Lehigh’s win over Colgate Friday night (Jan. 21) was its 12th triumph of the season. By contrast, last year’s Mountain Hawks won their 12th game on February 29, 2004 – the final day of the regular season – with a victory at Holy Cross. Bucknell enters Sunday’s contest with a 7-10 overall record and a 1-3 mark in the Patriot League. The Bison are looking to get back on track after dropping their last two Patriot League affairs. On Friday night, Bucknell came up on the short end of a 55-53 score at In a hotly-contested battle over the years, Bucknell has a slight edge in the all-time series, 26 wins to 25. The two teams split last year, with each squad winning at home. The Bison have won four of the last six meetings at Stabler Arena, although Bucknell has dropped its last two at Stabler Arena after winning the previous four clashes. Lehigh head coach Sue Troyan is 8-11 all-time against the Bison. Sunday’s game will tip-off at 1:05 with Mascot Mania at Stabler Arena. All fans 12 and under will be admitted free of charge, with appearances scheduled by Sponge Bob, Garfield, Shrek, Scooby Doo, Dora the Explorer, and more. Tickets for adults can be purchased at the Stabler Arena box office on Sunday. Date: January 23, 2005 Opponent: Bucknell Bison Time: 1:05 pm Location: Arena: Stabler Arena (5,600) Tickets: At the Stabler Arena box office on gameday Lehigh’s Record: 12-5 overall, 4-0 Patriot League Bucknell’s Record: 7-10 overall, 1-3 Patriot League Series: Bucknell leads, 26-25 Last Meeting: Bucknell 74, Lehigh 59 on Feb. 11, 2004 in Lewisburg Television: Service Electric 2 Sports with Mike Zambelli and Jim Wills Radio: WLVR-FM (91.3) beginning at 12:45 pm with Jeff Tourial Internet: lehighsports.com live with streaming provided by Yahoo! Sports
