<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated by  at Mon, 21 May 2012 19:00:22 GMT--><rss version="2.0"><channel xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:feedburner="http://rssnamespace.org/feedburner/ext/1.0"><title>RSS - Men's Basketball News Feed</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com</link><description>RSS - Men's Basketball News Feed</description><copyright /><generator /><item><title>Lehigh looks back at magical season at annual awards banquet</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_looks_back_at_magical_season_at_annual_awards_banquet.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following the most successful season in program history, the Lehigh men’s basketball team held its annual “Zell” Awards Banquet on Saturday (Apr. 14) in the University Center. The dinner included a welcome from Associate Athletic Director Bill Griffin, remarks from the seniors, a team awards ceremony, special banquet video and more.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:02:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bone Marrow Drive on Wednesday serves extra significant for Hyncik </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/bone_marrow_drive_on_wednesday_serves_extra_significant_for_hyncik_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh football team is spearheading an on-campus bone marrow testing drive on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on campus in Lamberton Hall. The drive will have extra significance for someone else from the Lehigh Athletics’ family as Marilyn Hyncik, mother of former men’s basketball captain Adam, is in need of a bone marrow transplant and has been unable to find a match.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:08:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum withdraws from NBA draft, will return for senior year</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_withdraws_from_nba_draft_will_return_for_senior_year.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh guard C.J. McCollum officially withdrew from the NBA Draft on Monday and will return to Lehigh for his senior season. McCollum declared for the draft on March 27, but did not hire an agent which allowed him to gather information and feedback from NBA executives before making a final decision prior to the first day of the spring National Letter of Intent period. The Canton, Ohio native has already been a key part of two Patriot League Championship teams...]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:52:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh men’s basketball honored at IronPigs’ home opener</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_men’s_basketball_honored_at_ironpigs’_home_opener.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh men’s basketball was recognized by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs’ minor league baseball team (AAA Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies) on Thursday following its second Patriot League Championship in three years and its historic win over Duke. The Mountain Hawks were honored approximately 30 minutes prior to first pitch between the IronPigs’ and Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees. The team was recognized on the field before heading to the concourse to sign autographs for eager fans.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:11:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are they now? Vin McCaffrey '98</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/where_are_they_now_vin_mccaffrey_98.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[It’s hard being a student-athlete, especially at a school with an academic reputation like Lehigh’s. Vin McCaffrey ’98 knows this first-hand. A four-year member of the men’s basketball team, he quickly learned how to deal with adversity in managing his time as a student and athlete.  With the pressure of balancing the two aspects, McCaffrey’s time management skills developed on the fly. McCaffrey was more prepared for life after graduation than he expected. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:31:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum named AP honorable mention All-American</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_named_ap_honorable_mention_all-american.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh junior guard C.J. McCollum was named an Associated Press honorable mention All-American on Monday. It marks McCollum’s second-career AP All-America honor after also earning the distinction as a freshman. He is one of only two Mountain Hawks all-time to earn the honor, along with Austen Rowland in 2004.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:45:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum declares for NBA draft to explore professional possibilities</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_declares_for_nba_draft_to_explore_professional_possibilities.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description /><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:52:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brown and White Guest Column: C.J. McCollum</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/brown_and_white_guest_column_cj_mccollum.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh University's standout shooting guard C.J. McCollum reflects on the Mountain Hawks' victory over Duke University and his experiences that followed. Below are his words in a guest column for The Brown and White, Lehigh's student newspaper.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:07:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum garners ECAC Player of the Year </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_garners_ecac_player_of_the_year_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh junior guard C.J. McCollum continues to rack in the honors, most recently earning ECAC Player of the Year honors, as announced on Thursday. It marks McCollum’s second ECAC major award of his career after earning Rookie of the Year laurels as a freshman. McCollum was joined on the ECAC First Team by Scott Machado (Iona), Kevin Jones (West Virginia), Andrew Nicholson (St. Bonaventure) and Kris Joseph (Syracuse) while Duke’s Austin Rivers was named Rookie of the Year.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:02:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum named Lute Olson All-American</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_named_lute_olson_all-american.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh junior guard C.J. McCollum was one of only 25 players in the nation named a 2012 Lute Olson All-American, as announced on Tuesday. McCollum joins elite company as 14 of the 25 were from a BCS conference, including Harrison Barnes of North Carolina, Anthony Davis of Kentucky and more. McCollum was the only Patriot League player honored after averaging 21.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while leading the team with 124 assists on the season.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:17:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh's historic season ends as Xavier rallies for 70-58 win</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehighs_historic_season_ends_as_xavier_rallies_for_70-58_win.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Bidding to become the first No. 15 seed to reach the sweet sixteen, Lehigh led Xavier by as many as 15 in the first half and by four at halftime, but the Musketeers used a 20-2 run and capitalized on cold Lehigh shooting to rally past the Mountain Hawks 70-58 Sunday at Greensboro Coliseum. Sophomore Mackey McKnight scored a season-high 20 points to lead the Mountain Hawks, but Lehigh made just 5-of-34 field goals in the second half as its school record-setting season comes to an end at 27-8.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:24:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh and Xavier square off Sunday with Sweet 16 on the line</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_and_xavier_square_off_sunday_with_sweet_16_on_the_line.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Coming off the first-ever NCAA Tournament win in school history, the Lehigh men’s basketball team shifts its attention to Xavier as the Mountain Hawks and Musketeers will square off Sunday night with a bid to the Sweet 16 on the line. Tipoff is set for 7:45 p.m. on truTV with Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg and Tracy Wolfson on the call.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:50:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks stun second-seeded Duke, 75-70</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_stun_second-seeded_duke_75-70.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team used a sensational all-around effort from the opening whistle, led by 30 points from junior C.J. McCollum, to pull off a huge 75-70 win over second-seeded Duke Friday night for the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. The Mountain Hawks never trailed by more than five, and were leading for much of the game as Lehigh always had the answer to Duke's runs.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:36:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh takes part in Media Day, Open Practice at NCAA Tournament</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_takes_part_in_media_day_open_practice_at_ncaa_tournament.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[On the eve of its NCAA Second Round showdown against Duke, the Lehigh men’s basketball team took part in Media Day Thursday afternoon while also holding an open practice in front of fans at the Greensboro Coliseum. Juniors C.J. McCollum and Gabe Knutson along with senior Jordan Hamilton addressed the media prior to head coach Brett Reed’s interview session. The team then hit the floor in front of hundreds of faithful fans.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:21:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum named NABC First Team All-District for third straight year</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_named_nabc_first_team_all-district_for_third_straight_year.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[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 3.5 assists.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:01:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh and Duke set for NCAA Tournament clash, Friday on CBS</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_and_duke_set_for_ncaa_tournament_clash_friday_on_cbs.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After a school-record 26 wins capped off by its second Patriot League Title in three years, the 15th-seeded Lehigh men’s basketball team will face #2 Duke in an NCAA Second Round Game Friday in Greensboro, N.C. Tipoff is set for 7:15 p.m. on CBS with Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg and Tracy Wolfson on the call. The Mountain Hawks enter the program’s fifth NCAA Tournament on a season-high eight-game winning streak, tied for fourth-longest in school history.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:14:00 EDT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks to face Duke in NCAA Second Round Game Friday</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_to_face_duke_in_ncaa_second_round_game_friday.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Patriot League Champion Lehigh men’s basketball team earned a #15 seed in the South Region and will face second-seeded Duke in an NCAA Second Round Game, Friday in Greensboro, N.C. Tipoff is set for 7:15 p.m. on CBS with Jim Nantz, Clark Kellogg and Tracy Wolfson on the call. The Mountain Hawks are making the school’s fifth NCAA Tournament appearance, after winning their third Patriot League Championship at Bucknell Wednesday.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:17:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Men’s basketball to be honored Sunday at men’s lax game vs. Yale</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/news/men’s_basketball_to_be_honored_sunday_at_men’s_lax_game_vs_yale.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, the Lehigh men’s basketball team will be honored at the men’s lacrosse game vs. Yale after winning its second Patriot League Championship in the last three seasons. Opening faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Ulrich Sports Complex and admission is FREE for all. The Mountain Hawks will be recognized between the first and second quarters, before heading to practice leading into Sunday night’s Selection Show.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:23:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh holds off late Bucknell charge to capture Patriot League title</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_holds_off_late_bucknell_charge_to_capture_patriot_league_title.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the second time in three years the Lehigh men’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament as the Mountain Hawks withstood a late Bucknell charge to down the Bison 82-77 Wednesday night at Sojka Pavilion. Junior C.J. McCollum led the Mountain Hawks with 29 points, while classmate Gabe Knutson added a season-high 23 as Lehigh won its third Patriot League tournament crown and punched its fifth ticket to the NCAA tournament.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:53:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>How to follow the Patriot League Championship Game</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/how_to_follow_the_patriot_league_championship_game.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh and Bucknell will battle for the Patriot League Championship tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m. in Sojka Pavilion. There are numerous ways to follow all the action, including national television, radio and more.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:48:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh and Bucknell set to clash Wednesday for Patriot League Championship</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_and_bucknell_set_to_clash_wednesday_for_patriot_league_championship.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Riding a season-high seven-game winning streak, the Lehigh men’s basketball team heads to Bucknell on Wednesday eying its second Patriot League Championship in the last three seasons. The title game features each of the last two league champs as the Mountain Hawks (25-7) won it in 2009-10 before the Bison (24-8) captured the 2010-11 title. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. live on CBS Sports Network.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:57:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh runs away from American, 85-66; advances to PL Championship Game</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_runs_away_from_american_85-66_advances_to_pl_championship_game.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Behind a sensational all-around effort from junior C.J. McCollum, the Lehigh men’s basketball team used a 17-3 second-half surge to pull away, as the Mountain Hawks (25-7) downed American (20-11), 85-66, in the Patriot League Semifinals on Saturday. McCollum scored 27 points to eclipse 2,000 for his career, while adding 10 rebounds for his 18th career double-double. With the win, Lehigh advances to its second championship game in the last three seasons. 
]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 16:40:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hosts American Saturday for Semifinal Showdown</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_host_american_saturday_for_semifinal_showdown.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After topping Colgate in the Patriot League Quarterfinals, the Lehigh men’s basketball team shifts its attention to American as the Mountain Hawks (24-7) host the third-seeded Eagles (20-10) in the semifinals Saturday. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. on CBS Sports Network with Bob Socci and Vince Curran on the call. American and Lehigh split a pair of regular season meetings.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:23:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh advances to PL Semifinals with 70-57 win over Colgate</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_advances_to_pl_semifinals_with_70-57_win_over_colgate.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team used a 15-0 second-half run to take a 22-point lead before holding off a valiant Colgate rally, to top the Raiders, 70-57 on Wednesday in Stabler Arena. With the win, the second-seeded Mountain Hawks (24-7) advance to the Patriot League Semifinals for the third straight season and will host #3 American on Saturday at 2 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:12:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hosts Colgate Wednesday in PL Quarterfinal clash</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_hosts_colgate_wednesday_in_pl_quarterfinal_clash.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a record-breaking regular season, the Lehigh men’s basketball team begins postseason play on Wednesday when the Mountain Hawks (23-7, 11-3) host Colgate in the Patriot League Quarterfinals. Tipoff at Stabler Arena is set for 7 p.m. Lehigh will face the Raiders (8-23, 2-12) for the third time this season after winning 78-56, then 89-69. Colgate was leading at or near halftime of both games, though, forcing the Mountain Hawks to stage furious comebacks.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:50:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Knutson named Academic All-Patriot League for second straight year</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/knutson_named_academic_all-patriot_league_for_second_straight_year.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the second straight season, Lehigh junior and All-Patriot League honoree Gabe Knutson has earned a spot on the Academic All-Patriot League Team, as announced on Monday. Knutson joins a pair from Bucknell and Lafayette to make up the five-member team. Knutson owns a strong 3.26 GPA as an Accounting major while excelling on the court as well.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:24:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum named Player of the Year, Knutson All-Patriot League</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_named_player_of_the_year_knutson_all-patriot_league.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh junior C.J. McCollum has been named Patriot League Player of the Year for the second time in three seasons, while teammate Gabe Knutson also earned Second Team All-Patriot League honors, as announced on Monday. A Lou Henson Award candidate, McCollum far-and-away leads the league in scoring (21.7) while standing third in rebounding (6.6) and fifth in assists (3.4).]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:54:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh wraps up regular season with 74-72 OT win at Army</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_wraps_up_regular_season_with_74-72_ot_win_at_army.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Senior John Adams hit a three-pointer with 11 seconds left in overtime to give the Lehigh men’s basketball team a 74-72 win at Army Saturday. With the victory, the Mountain Hawks set a school record with their 23rd win of the season while tying a school-mark 11 Patriot League victories. The second-seeded Mountain Hawks will now get set to host #7 Colgate Wednesday night in the Patriot League Quarterfinals.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:07:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh wraps up regular season play Saturday at Army</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_wraps_up_regular_season_play_saturday_at_army.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team wraps up regular season play on Saturday when it travels to Army looking for its school-record 23rd win of the season. Tipoff against the Black Knights is set for 4 p.m. The Mountain Hawks tied the wins record with Wednesday’s 58-41 win at Navy, a mark originally set just two seasons ago. Regardless of Saturday’s outcome, Lehigh will be the #2 seed and host #7 Colgate in the Patriot League Quarterfinals next Wednesday (Feb. 29).]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:10:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks pull out defensive struggle at Navy, 58-41</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_pull_out_defensive_struggle_at_navy_58-41.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Behind a game-high 24 points from junior C.J. McCollum and a career-high 11 from sophomore B.J. Bailey, the Lehigh men’s basketball team pulled out a 58-41 win over Navy on Wednesday to tie the school record for single-season victories. The Mountain Hawks’ (22-7, 10-3 Patriot League) defense impressed all game, holding the Midshipmen (3-24, 0-13) scoreless for long stretches including one of 8:38 in the second half to open up a double-digit advantage. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:34:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks hit the road for Wednesday tilt at Navy</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_hit_the_road_for_wednesday_tilt_at_navy.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Riding three straight victories, the Lehigh men’s basketball team heads to Navy Wednesday for its second-to-last regular season game. Tipoff against the Midshipmen is set for 7 p.m. The game proves significant as the Mountain Hawks stand tied for second in the Patriot League standings, one game behind first-place Bucknell. With a win, Lehigh could potentially clinch the #2 seed, or stay alive for the regular season crown, depending on what happens in the Bucknell at American game Thursday night.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:45:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum wins second straight Patriot League Player of the Week award</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_wins_second_straight_patriot_league_player_of_the_week_award.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh standout C.J. McCollum continues to rack in the accolades as he earned his second straight Patriot League Player of the Week award on Monday. It marks McCollum’s fifth honor in the last eight weeks and sixth this season (to tie the league record he set last season). In the process, he extended his career record to 12 Player of the Week honors, four more than any other Patriot League player.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum named Lou Henson Award Candidate</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_named_lou_henson_award_candidate.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh men’s basketball junior C.J. McCollum has been named a candidate for the prestigious Lou Henson Award. He is one of 25 student-athletes competing for the honor as the NCAA’s top mid-major player. McCollum and Bucknell’s Mike Muscala represent the Patriot League on the list. Fan voting is underway and will continue through Monday, March 12. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:37:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks roll to 72-53 Senior Day win over Lafayette</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_roll_to_72-53_senior_day_win_over_lafayette.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team led from start to finish, jumping out to an early 20-10 lead while holding off a late first-half rally to post an impressive 72-53 win over Lafayette on Saturday. A pair of seniors led the charge on Senior Day as John Adams scored a career-high 14 points while adding 10 rebounds for his second-career double-double. Meanwhile, Justin Maneri tied a career high with nine points on 4-of-5 shooting. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:19:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh returns home for Senior Day vs. archrival Lafayette</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_returns_home_for_senior_day_vs_archrival_lafayette.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Coming off a thrilling last-second win over Bucknell, the Lehigh men’s basketball team hits the hardwood less than 48 hours later when the Mountain Hawks welcome archrival Lafayette to Stabler Arena Saturday. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Junior C.J. McCollum shook off a slow start Thursday to score 11 second-half points, including the game-winning three-pointer with less than a second remaining, a play that was featured on media outlets across the country.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:26:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum game-winner gives Lehigh thrilling 56-53 win at Bucknell</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_game-winner_gives_lehigh_thrilling_56-53_win_at_bucknell.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After struggling for much of the game, junior C.J. McCollum stepped up when it mattered most, knocking down a tiebreaking three-pointer with 0.5 seconds remaining to give the Lehigh men’s basketball team a thrilling 56-53 comeback win at Bucknell Thursday night. The victory propels the Mountain Hawks to 20-7 overall, and 8-3 in Patriot League play while the Bison fall to 20-7 and 10-1 in the league. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:47:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh and Bucknell set to clash Thursday on CBS Sports Network</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_and_bucknell_set_to_clash_thursday_on_cbs_sports_network.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following a sensational second half vs. Colgate, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to ride the momentum Thursday night when it travels to Bucknell for a nationally-televised clash. Tipoff against the Bison (20-6, 10-0 Patriot League) is set for 7 p.m. It begins a big three-day stretch for the Mountain Hawks (19-7, 7-3) on CBS Sports Network as the squad will also host Lafayette less than 48 hours later. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:22:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum wins fifth Patriot League Player of the Week award this season</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_wins_fifth_patriot_league_player_of_the_week_award_this_season.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[For the fourth time in the last seven weeks and fifth time this season, Lehigh junior guard C.J. McCollum has been named Patriot League of the Week, as announced on Monday. McCollum upped his league record to 11 career honors after posting 52 points, 19 rebounds, eight assists and six steals over a pair of games.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:04:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Dominant second half leads Lehigh past Colgate, 89-69</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/dominant_second_half_leads_lehigh_past_colgate_89-69.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Trailing 46-40 at the half, the Lehigh men’s basketball team used a 28-5 run to break a 58-58 tie on its way to a dominating 89-69 win over Colgate on Saturday evening. With the win, the Mountain Hawks (19-7, 7-3 Patriot League) jump back into a second-place tie with American, who lost to Holy Cross earlier in the day. The Raiders (7-18, 1-9) shot 68 percent from the field in the first half before Lehigh responded to shoot 71 percent in the second.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:20:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks host Colgate Saturday on Fan Appreciation Night</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_host_colgate_saturday_on_fan_appreciation_night.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to bounce back from a tough loss at American when it hits the hardwood less than 48 hours later. The Mountain Hawks return home for their second-to-last home game Saturday, welcoming Colgate to Stabler Arena for a 7 p.m. tip. It will be Fan Appreciation Night as admission is FREE for all and Radio Disney AM 640 will be on-site with entertainment, music, prizes and more. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:24:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh’s offense goes cold in 71-62 loss at American</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh’s_offense_goes_cold_in_71-62_loss_at_american.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[After jumping out to a 21-10 lead, Lehigh’s offense went ice cold, finishing with its second-lowest point output of the season in a 71-62 loss at American (16-8, 7-2 Patriot League) Thursday night. Junior C.J. McCollum finished with 30 points, his fifth game with 30 or more points this season. After scoring 23 points in the first nine minutes, the Mountain Hawks (18-7, 6-3) went cold in scoring only 39 over the final 31 minutes.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:52:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh’s home game vs. Lafayette to air on CBS Sports Network</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh’s_home_game_vs_lafayette_to_air_on_cbs_sports_network.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh men’s basketball’s game vs. Lafayette on Saturday, Feb. 18 has been selected as the Patriot League’s flex contest and will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network. Tip is set for 4 p.m. in Stabler Arena. It will mark the Mountain Hawks’ third nationally-televised game in a nine-day stretch, along with consecutive Thursday night showdowns at American (Feb. 9) and Bucknell (Feb. 16). ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:07:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh heads to American Thursday for CBS Sports Network tilt</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_heads_to_american_thursday_for_cbs_sports_network_tilt.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following five straight games in the Lehigh Valley, the Lehigh men’s basketball team heads to our nation’s capital on Thursday to face American in a big Patriot League showdown. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. and will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network with Jason Knapp and Vince Curran on the call. Thursday’s game could prove crucial in the battle for a top-two seed in the league standings and a guaranteed home game for a potential Patriot League Semifinal.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:20:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh rolls to 75-51 win over Holy Cross</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_rolls_to_75-51_win_over_holy_cross.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team used a 15-4 first-half run to open a 40-25 halftime advantage before rolling in the second, as the Mountain Hawks (18-6, 6-2 Patriot League) downed Holy Cross (9-13, 3-5), 75-51, on Saturday in Stabler Arena. Lehigh was led by junior C.J. McCollum, who filled up the stat sheet once again with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists and five steals to lead the Mountain Hawks to their fourth straight win. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:16:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks kick off second round of PL play vs. Holy Cross Sat.</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_kick_off_second_round_of_pl_play_vs_holy_cross_sat.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Standing at 17-6 overall and 5-2 in Patriot League play, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks for its fourth straight win on Saturday when it welcomes Holy Cross to Stabler Arena for a 2 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Hawks have defeated Lafayette, Navy and Army in succession to jump 11 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 2009-10 season when they were 22-11.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:27:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh vs. Colgate free of charge as part of Fan Appreciation Night</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_vs_colgate_free_of_charge_as_part_of_fan_appreciation_night.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Lehigh men’s basketball’s game vs. Colgate on Saturday, Feb. 11 will be FREE of charge as part of a special Fan Appreciation Night. Tipoff against the Raiders is set for 7 p.m. in Stabler Arena. As part of the night, Lehigh Athletics has partnered with Radio Disney (AM 640) to provide on-site entertainment, prizes and more. To claim your FREE tickets, please click here. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:09:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>McCollum earns another PL Player of the Week honor</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mccollum_earns_another_pl_player_of_the_week_honor.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Following one of his strongest all-around weeks of the season, Lehigh junior guard C.J. McCollum has earned yet another Patriot League Player of the Week award, as announced by the league on Monday. The honor marks McCollum’s fourth of the season and third in the last five weeks. In the process, he extended his Patriot League career record to 10.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:56:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Mountain Hawks soar past Army, 83-64</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/mountain_hawks_soar_past_army_83-64.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team wrapped up the first round of Patriot League play with a bang  as the Mountain Hawks (17-6, 5-2 PL) quickly opened a double-digit lead before cruising past Army (10-12, 3-4), 83-64, on Sunday. Four Lehigh players finished with double-digit points, led by a game-high 25 from junior C.J. McCollum, who jumped to fifth in league history in career scoring. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:06:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh hosts Army Sunday in Coaches vs. Cancer Game </title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_hosts_army_sunday_in_coaches_vs_cancer_game_.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[The Lehigh men’s basketball team wraps up the first round of Patriot League play on Sunday when it welcomes Army to Stabler Arena for a special Coaches vs. Cancer Game. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. The Mountain Hawks will be participating in Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer. Lehigh enters Sunday 16-6, 4-2 in the Patriot League and one game ahead of the Black Knights, who stand 10-11 and 3-3 in league play.]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:15:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title>Lehigh pulls away from Navy in second half, 71-60</title><link>http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/mbball/lehigh_pulls_away_from_navy_in_second_half_71-60.aspx?isRSS=1</link><description><![CDATA[Up by three at the half, the Lehigh men’s basketball team quickly opened up a double-digit lead and wouldn’t give it up, topping a pesky Navy (3-17, 0-6 Patriot League) squad, 71-60 on Thursday in Stabler Arena. Junior C.J. McCollum led the way with his 15th-career double-double, posting 24 points and 14 rebounds. The victory gives the Mountain Hawks (16-6, 4-2) their 16th win of the season, tying the team’s total from all of last year. ]]></description><dc:creator>Lehigh University Athletics</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:12:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
