Kempton named Patriot League Rookie of the Week
12/16/2013 3:28:00 PM | Men's Basketball
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Following his second-career double-double last Monday, Lehigh men's basketball freshman Tim Kempton has been named Patriot League Rookie of the Week, as announced on Monday. Kempton scored 13 points while adding 10 rebounds as the Mountain Hawks topped three-time defending NEC Champion LIU Brooklyn, 76-69. Kempton becomes Lehigh's second Rookie of the Week after Austin Price won the award on Nov. 11.
Lehigh trailed for only 41 seconds for its fourth straight victory and fifth in the last six games. Kempton recorded a double-double for the second time in his last three games, after posting 18 points and 15 rebounds at Saint Francis (Pa.) Dec. 4.
Kempton grabbed seven of his 10 rebounds in the second half on Monday, including a big offensive rebound and ensuing layup with 2:41 remaining to give the Mountain Hawks a three possession, 71-64 lead. He added three assists and a block as well. Kempton now has 44 points and 33 rebounds over his last three games to up his season averages to 13.5 and 6.1, respectively. Kempton has scored double-figure points in nine of the last 10 games.
Sophomore Jesse Chuku also received honorable mention recognition on the Patriot League weekly honor roll. Like Kempton, Chuku also posted a double-double against the Blackbirds, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory.
Following a break for final exams, Lehigh returns to action on Saturday, Dec. 21 when it hosts Quinnipiac in Stabler Arena. Tickets are available online, including a print-at-home option, or by calling the ticket office at 610-7LU-GAME (610-758-4263). Individual game tickets are only five dollars (in advance) and season tickets are also available.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Following his second-career double-double last Monday, Lehigh men's basketball freshman Tim Kempton has been named Patriot League Rookie of the Week, as announced on Monday. Kempton scored 13 points while adding 10 rebounds as the Mountain Hawks topped three-time defending NEC Champion LIU Brooklyn, 76-69. Kempton becomes Lehigh's second Rookie of the Week after Austin Price won the award on Nov. 11.
Lehigh trailed for only 41 seconds for its fourth straight victory and fifth in the last six games. Kempton recorded a double-double for the second time in his last three games, after posting 18 points and 15 rebounds at Saint Francis (Pa.) Dec. 4.
Kempton grabbed seven of his 10 rebounds in the second half on Monday, including a big offensive rebound and ensuing layup with 2:41 remaining to give the Mountain Hawks a three possession, 71-64 lead. He added three assists and a block as well. Kempton now has 44 points and 33 rebounds over his last three games to up his season averages to 13.5 and 6.1, respectively. Kempton has scored double-figure points in nine of the last 10 games.
Sophomore Jesse Chuku also received honorable mention recognition on the Patriot League weekly honor roll. Like Kempton, Chuku also posted a double-double against the Blackbirds, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory.
Following a break for final exams, Lehigh returns to action on Saturday, Dec. 21 when it hosts Quinnipiac in Stabler Arena. Tickets are available online, including a print-at-home option, or by calling the ticket office at 610-7LU-GAME (610-758-4263). Individual game tickets are only five dollars (in advance) and season tickets are also available.
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