Courtesy of LehighSports.com By: Justin Lafleur, Lehigh Sports Communications Despite consistently enjoying success throughout his basketball career, Marques Wilson of Lehigh men's basketball has always fought perception. "I was never flashy and I was never the type of player to have some crazy dunk," he said. "I had to be the most skilled and had to be the best … [Read more...] about Wilson’s perseverance pays off
Patriot League Championship
Holy Cross completes stunning run to Patriot League title
Courtesy of PatriotLeague.org BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Cinderella comes from the Patriot League this March as #9 seed Holy Cross finished an unlikely run to the men's basketball title by holding on for a 59-56 victory at #2 Lehigh in the League Championship contest on Wednesday at Stabler Arena. The Crusaders (14-19) claimed their first Patriot League title since 2007 and added … [Read more...] about Holy Cross completes stunning run to Patriot League title
Boston University/Bucknell selected as CBS Sports Network telecast for Feb. 21
Courtesy of PatriotLeague.org CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- The Patriot League announced Thursday that the Boston University at Bucknell men's basketball contest has been selected to air on CBS Sports Network as part of the League's television package. The game is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 21 at Noon EST. Bucknell has the lead in the Patriot League race with a 10-3 record, but … [Read more...] about Boston University/Bucknell selected as CBS Sports Network telecast for Feb. 21
Loyola announces 2014-15 schedule
Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com BALTIMORE – Loyola University Maryland men’s basketball will open the 2014-2015 regular-season Nov. 14 with an event that will be special for the family of Head Coach G.G. Smith and the Greyhounds’ program. Loyola will play their first of 11 non-conference games in Lubbock, Texas, where Smith will face his father and mentor, … [Read more...] about Loyola announces 2014-15 schedule
McCollum named NABC First Team All-District for third straight year
Courtesy of LehighSports.com. BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh junior C.J. McCollum has been named a National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) First Team All-District honoree, as announced on Wednesday. The honor marks his third in as many years. The nation’s fifth leading scorer, McCollum enters Friday’s NCAA Second Round game with a 21.9 average along with 6.5 rebounds and … [Read more...] about McCollum named NABC First Team All-District for third straight year