Courtesy of LehighSports.com. PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball hung tough for much of the first half, but Pittsburgh opened a five-point halftime lead and extended that in the second, downing the Mountain Hawks 78-53 Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center. With the win, the Panthers advance to the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off while Lehigh will play in … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh pulls away in second half for 78-53 win over Lehigh
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Lehigh runs past Robert Morris 89-60 for date with Pitt
Courtesy of LehighSports.com. PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team raced to a 15-point halftime lead and only extended it from there, downing Robert Morris 89-60 on Monday night in the NIT Season Tip-Off. With the win, the Mountain Hawks advance to Tuesday’s regional final vs. host Pittsburgh at 9 p.m. on ESPNU. Five Lehigh players scored in double … [Read more...] about Lehigh runs past Robert Morris 89-60 for date with Pitt
Mountain Hawks drop 99-77 final at #19/18 Baylor
Courtesy of LehighSports.com. WACO, Texas - The Lehigh men’s basketball team battled hard, but couldn’t overcome a big and athletic Baylor squad as the Bears pulled away for a 99-77 win in the season opener for both teams Friday. Senior C.J. McCollum scored 36 points, just six shy of his career high, while junior Mackey McKnight added 14 points and six assists. The … [Read more...] about Mountain Hawks drop 99-77 final at #19/18 Baylor
Mountain Hawks take part in Bethlehem Halloween Parade
Courtesy of LehighSports.com. BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team took time out of its busy preseason schedule to take part in the Bethlehem Halloween Parade on Sunday. The parade was originally scheduled for last Sunday, but was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. The Mountain Hawks were Grand Marshals, heading the parade as thousands of local … [Read more...] about Mountain Hawks take part in Bethlehem Halloween Parade
No. 10 Xavier heads to the Sweet Sixteen after defeating No. 15 Lehigh 70-58
Courtesy of GoXavier.com. GREENSBORO, N.C. -A career-high effort from Kenny Frease and a record-setting performance by Tu Holloway propelled No. 10 Xavier over No. 15 Lehigh, 70-58, en route to the Sweet Sixteen. This will be Xavier's fifth time to at least the Sweet Sixteen in nine seasons. With the win the Musketeers improve to 23-12, while the Mountain … [Read more...] about No. 10 Xavier heads to the Sweet Sixteen after defeating No. 15 Lehigh 70-58