Top-seeded Lehigh hosts Army on Wednesday
3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - 2010 Patriot League regular season champion Lehigh opens postseason play on Wednesday evening as the top-seeded Mountain Hawks play host to No. 8 Army at Stabler Arena in the quarterfinal round of the Patriot League Tournament. Lehigh won both of its games last week, including an entertaining 91-80 victory over Holy Cross on Saturday. 2010 Patriot League Player and Rookie of the Year C.J. McCollum netted 28 points in the win, while senior captain Marquis Hall scored a season best 25 points, while handing out a career-high 12 assists. Army has dropped two straight, including a 62-51 loss to Bucknell at home this past weekend. Wednesday’s game is the fourth straight meeting between Lehigh and Army in the quarterfinals with the Black Knights having won the previous three.
In 14 home games Lehigh is averaging 76.1 points on 46% shooting, while holding teams to 67.9 points on 40% shooting. The Mountain Hawks are also out-rebounding foes by 1.9 per contest and hold a +1.4 turnover margin. A win on Wednesday would give Lehigh 13 victories at the STAR for the only the second time in school history (2003-04).
Lehigh currently ranks 14th in the nation in three-point shooting at 39.8%. The Mountain Hawks, who have shot 40% or better in 16 games, have made 195 three-pointers this season. Lehigh needs to make four more to break the school record of 198 trifectas, set by the 2003-04 squad.
Wednesday’s game will take place at Stabler Arena with tip-off slated for 7:05. Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-7LU-GAME, by logging onto Lehighsports.com or at the arena box office prior to tip-off.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for seniors and students with a valid student ID. Lehigh students and faculty/staff must purchase tickets to the game because it is a postseason event. All ID card holders of any kind will be asked to purchase a ticket to the game. Season ticket holders are guaranteed their regular season seats and should purchase by phone or by visiting Grace Hall.
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Date: |
March 3, 2010 |
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Opponent: |
No. 8 Amy Black Knights |
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Tip-off: |
7:05 PM |
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Arena/Capacity: |
Stabler Arena/5,600 |
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Location: |
Bethlehem, Pa. |
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No. 1 Lehigh’s Record: |
19-10 overall, 10-4 Patriot League |
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No. 8 Army’s Record: |
14-14 overall, 4-10 Patriot League |
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Series: |
Army leads 59-31 |
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Radio/Internet Audio: |
Live on ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 and Lehighsports.com with Matt Kerr and Greg Falkenbach ‘72. Pre-game coverage gets underway at 6:30 |
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Television: |
Live on Service Electric 2 Sports dial position 50 with Mike Zambelli and Rich Baksa |
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Behind Enemy Lines: |
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