Lehigh University Athletics
Lehigh looks for fourth straight win at Saint Peter’s on Tuesday
12/6/2010 9:43:00 PM | Women's Basketball
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Coming off its third straight win on Saturday, the Lehigh women's basketball team looks to ride the momentum into its first road game of December as the Mountain Hawks (4-5) travel to Jersey City to face Saint Peter's on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. tip. It marks the first-ever meeting between Lehigh and Saint Peter's, who compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
Saturday's up-and-down win over Binghamton saw the Mountain Hawks jump out to a 36-18 lead, before eventually falling behind in the second half, but retaking the lead with 9:28 to go and holding on the rest of the way for their third straight victory. A high-scoring affair saw Lehigh lead, 43-36 at the half, this after beating Saint Joseph's by a 46-40 final in its previous game.
Senior Erica Prosser finished with six assists in the victory to leapfrog Hope Pellicane into fifth place on the Lehigh all-time assists list. She currently owns 397 career assists and will be looking to reach the 400 milestone on Tuesday.Ironically, junior Alexa Williams enters Tuesday with 397 career points as well, looking to reach the 400 mark in that category.
The Mountain Hawks used their three-point shooting on Saturday to jump out to an early lead, before again utilizing it to overtake Binghamton on their way to the 72-60 victory. Lehigh finished 13-for-27 (48 percent) from long range, its most made three-pointers since Dec. 20, 2008, when it made 15 in a win, also against Binghamton. Lehigh was led by senior Courtney Dentler, who hit 4-of-5 three-pointers, while senior Kristen Dalton hit 2-of-3, junior Aly Byorick and sophomore Kelly Peterson each hit 2-of-4, and Prosser drained 2-of-5.
Dentler and junior Emily Gratch, who have each enjoyed stellar seasons, currently stand 1-2 in the Patriot League in field goal percentage. In fact, they're the only two players in the league shooting better than 50 percent. Gratch has drained 52.1 percent of her shots (36-of-70), which includes only one made three-pointer (on three attempts). Dentler has enjoyed a well-rounded game, hitting 51.4 percent (36-of-70), including an incredible 58.3 percent (14-of-24) from three-point range, which is good for second in the league. Dentler is second on the team in scoring (11.8), while Gratch is third (11.0).
Tuesday marks the first-ever meeting between Lehigh and Saint Peter's. The Peahens have struggled thus far this season, entering Tuesday's matchup with an 0-6 record. They have lost to Sacred Heart, Hofstra, Monmouth, Albany, Toledo and Fordham. Leading the way offensively is Jynae Judson averaging 10.8 of the team's 48.2 points per game. She also leads the way with 7.2 rebounds per contest. Charlene Riddick has been strong with 7.5 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Teresa Manigrasso has started two games, averaging 8.2 points, while Aziza May leads the way with 17 assists over the first six contests.
The Mountain Hawks have faced every team from the MAAC at least once, until Tuesday, when they will play their final team from the conference in Saint Peter's. Lehigh is an impressive 30-19 all-time against the conference, led by an 18-8 mark against Rider, who the Mountain Hawks will welcome for this year's Christmas City Classic. Overall, Lehigh faces two teams from the MAAC this year - Saint Peter's (Tuesday) and Rider (Dec. 29).
The Mountain Hawks continue their New Jersey road swing at NJIT on Thursday before rounding out their pre-holiday schedule on Saturday (Dec. 11) against Wagner. Tickets for all home games are now on sale and may be purchased on Lehighsports.com or by calling the ticket office at (610) 7LU-GAME.
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Date:
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December 7, 2010
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Opponent:
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Saint Peter's Peahens
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Tip-off:
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7:00 PM
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Arena/Capacity:
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Yanitelli Center/3,200
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Location:
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Jersey City, N.J.
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Lehigh's Record:
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4-5 overall, 0-0 Patriot League
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Saint Peter's Record:
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0-6 overall, 0-0 MAAC
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Series:
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First Meeting
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Radio:
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WLVR 91.3 FM with Matt Markus beginning at 6:45
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Behind Enemy Lines:
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MHT EP10 - Women's Basketball
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Lehigh Sports Central: Women's Basketball
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