Sunday, January 31
Boston, Mass.
12:00 pm
Lehigh University
at
Boston University
Lehigh heads to Boston University Sunday for nationally-televised matinee
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men's basketball team opens the second round of Patriot League play on Sunday when the Mountain Hawks travel to Boston University for a nationally-televised matchup against the Terriers. Opening tipoff is set for 12 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The Mountain Hawks look to ride the momentum from a strong victory against Colgate on Wednesday night.
Lehigh defeated the Raiders 79-70, ending their four-game winning streak and handing them their third loss of league play. The Mountain Hawks remained in a tie for fourth place in the standings, also pulling closer to second-place Navy, who lost on Wednesday evening. Bucknell is currently in first place with its 8-1 record followed by Navy at 6-2, Colgate at 6-3 and Lehigh/Loyola at 4-4. Sunday's opponent Boston University is just a half game back at 4-5.
The Mountain Hawks used hot shooting to beat the Raiders, finishing 53 percent from the field (26-of-49) and 40 percent from three-point range (10-of-25). It marked the fourth time this season Lehigh has shot 50 percent or better from the floor (all victories). Junior Austin Price led the way with a career-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting and 4-of-8 from three-point range. He also grabbed a career-high eight rebounds along with two assists and three steals. Price is now up to sixth in the Patriot League in scoring with his 14.3 average, meaning the Mountain Hawks have two of the top six scorers in the league (along with Kempton). Senior Jesse Chuku scored an efficient 13 points on 3-of-5 shooting (all from three-point range) and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Junior Tim Kempton had 11 points and six boards while freshman Kyle Leufroy scored eight points on 4-of-7 shooting while dishing five assists. Sophomore Tyler Jenkins knocked down two big first-half three-pointers to reach a season-high six points. Jenkins also had two assists and zero turnovers, playing 12 minutes as the backup point guard.
Lehigh overcame a season-high 21 turnovers, using its strong shooting and rebounding (35-24 advantage) to snap a three-game losing streak against the Raiders. The Mountain Hawks trailed for just 27 seconds, meaning over their four Patriot League victories so far, they've lost for a total of 27 seconds. The wins over Boston University, American and Holy Cross were wire-to-wire victories.
Sunday marks Lehigh's second CBS Sports Network game this season; the first was at home vs. Bucknell and the Mountain Hawks' home game vs. Holy Cross on Feb. 15 will also be on CBS Sports Network. Lehigh will look to end its pattern of alternating wins and losses in league play. After a tough 0-7 start this season, the Mountain Hawks are 6-6 since, but are still eying back-to-back wins for the first time. Wednesday's win was Lehigh's first non-Saturday victory of the season. The Mountain Hawks are now 5-1 on Saturdays and 1-12 on every other day (with Wednesday being the first win).
Boston University is in the midst of an up-and-down season, currently standing at 4-5 in the league and 11-11 overall. After dropping its first three Patriot League games, the Terriers responded with wins over Lafayette, at American and against Loyola. Following two straight losses, the Terriers won at Army West Point last time out. Boston University is missing significant pieces due to injury, including preseason All-League honoree Cedric Hankerson and Justin Alston. Eric Fanning leads the team in scoring with a 14.1 average. Cheddi Mosely is second, scoring 13.4 points per game, John Papale comes in at 11.7 and Nathan Dieudonne has scored 10.6 points per game. Dieudonne leads the team in rebounding average (7.5) while Kyle Foreman has dished a team-leading 82 assists in 20 games (4.1 average).
The all-time series is tied at three with Lehigh winning the last two meetings, both at home. The Mountain Hawks won, 81-73 to earn their first Patriot League victory this season, led by 22 points and 11 rebounds from Kempton. Five of the six all-time meetings came after Boston University joined the Patriot League for the 2014-15 season. Boston U won the first-ever meeting in 1968-69, 81-56.
Following Sunday's game, Lehigh returns home on Wednesday (Feb. 3) to host Loyola at 7 p.m.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men's basketball team opens the second round of Patriot League play on Sunday when the Mountain Hawks travel to Boston University for a nationally-televised matchup against the Terriers. Opening tipoff is set for 12 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. The Mountain Hawks look to ride the momentum from a strong victory against Colgate on Wednesday night.
Lehigh defeated the Raiders 79-70, ending their four-game winning streak and handing them their third loss of league play. The Mountain Hawks remained in a tie for fourth place in the standings, also pulling closer to second-place Navy, who lost on Wednesday evening. Bucknell is currently in first place with its 8-1 record followed by Navy at 6-2, Colgate at 6-3 and Lehigh/Loyola at 4-4. Sunday's opponent Boston University is just a half game back at 4-5.
The Mountain Hawks used hot shooting to beat the Raiders, finishing 53 percent from the field (26-of-49) and 40 percent from three-point range (10-of-25). It marked the fourth time this season Lehigh has shot 50 percent or better from the floor (all victories). Junior Austin Price led the way with a career-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting and 4-of-8 from three-point range. He also grabbed a career-high eight rebounds along with two assists and three steals. Price is now up to sixth in the Patriot League in scoring with his 14.3 average, meaning the Mountain Hawks have two of the top six scorers in the league (along with Kempton). Senior Jesse Chuku scored an efficient 13 points on 3-of-5 shooting (all from three-point range) and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Junior Tim Kempton had 11 points and six boards while freshman Kyle Leufroy scored eight points on 4-of-7 shooting while dishing five assists. Sophomore Tyler Jenkins knocked down two big first-half three-pointers to reach a season-high six points. Jenkins also had two assists and zero turnovers, playing 12 minutes as the backup point guard.
Lehigh overcame a season-high 21 turnovers, using its strong shooting and rebounding (35-24 advantage) to snap a three-game losing streak against the Raiders. The Mountain Hawks trailed for just 27 seconds, meaning over their four Patriot League victories so far, they've lost for a total of 27 seconds. The wins over Boston University, American and Holy Cross were wire-to-wire victories.
Sunday marks Lehigh's second CBS Sports Network game this season; the first was at home vs. Bucknell and the Mountain Hawks' home game vs. Holy Cross on Feb. 15 will also be on CBS Sports Network. Lehigh will look to end its pattern of alternating wins and losses in league play. After a tough 0-7 start this season, the Mountain Hawks are 6-6 since, but are still eying back-to-back wins for the first time. Wednesday's win was Lehigh's first non-Saturday victory of the season. The Mountain Hawks are now 5-1 on Saturdays and 1-12 on every other day (with Wednesday being the first win).
Boston University is in the midst of an up-and-down season, currently standing at 4-5 in the league and 11-11 overall. After dropping its first three Patriot League games, the Terriers responded with wins over Lafayette, at American and against Loyola. Following two straight losses, the Terriers won at Army West Point last time out. Boston University is missing significant pieces due to injury, including preseason All-League honoree Cedric Hankerson and Justin Alston. Eric Fanning leads the team in scoring with a 14.1 average. Cheddi Mosely is second, scoring 13.4 points per game, John Papale comes in at 11.7 and Nathan Dieudonne has scored 10.6 points per game. Dieudonne leads the team in rebounding average (7.5) while Kyle Foreman has dished a team-leading 82 assists in 20 games (4.1 average).
The all-time series is tied at three with Lehigh winning the last two meetings, both at home. The Mountain Hawks won, 81-73 to earn their first Patriot League victory this season, led by 22 points and 11 rebounds from Kempton. Five of the six all-time meetings came after Boston University joined the Patriot League for the 2014-15 season. Boston U won the first-ever meeting in 1968-69, 81-56.
Following Sunday's game, Lehigh returns home on Wednesday (Feb. 3) to host Loyola at 7 p.m.
| Date: | January 31, 2016 |
| Opponent: | Boston University Terriers |
| Tip-off: | 12:00 PM |
| Arena/Capacity: | Case Gymnasium/1,800 |
| Location: | Boston, Mass. |
| Lehigh's Record: | 6-13, 4-4 Patriot League |
| Boston University's Record: | 11-11, 4-5 Patriot League |
| Series: | Series tied, 3-3 |
| Radio: | Live on ESPN Radio 1160, 1230 and 1320 AM and Lehighsports.com with Tom Fallon. Pregame coverage gets underway at 11:30 AM |
| Television: | CBS Sports Network |
| Internet Video: | None |
| Behind Enemy Lines: | Boston University Official Website |
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