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Posted: 11/19/2012
Lehigh pulls away for impressive 82-67 win over Fairfield
The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to an early lead and wouldn’t look back, opening a double-digit lead for most of the second half in a dominant 82-67 win over Fairfield on Monday. Senior C.J. McCollum had a dominant effort, scoring 35 points on 12-of-21 shooting including a highlight reel dunk in the second half to send the student section into a frenzy.
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Posted: 11/18/2012
Mountain Hawks host NIT Season Tip-Off Monday and Tuesday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team will return to action on Monday when it hosts a consolation bracket of the NIT Season Tip-Off in Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks will welcome Fairfield and Penn both Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Fordham is also in the bracket and will play Penn Monday and Fairfield Tuesday, at 6 p.m. each day. The bracket features three teams who won more than 20 games last season while the other (Fordham) is from a strong Atlantic 10 conference.
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Posted: 11/16/2012
McCollum named to Naismith Early Season Watch List
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum continues to garner impressive recognition as earlier this week, he was named to the Naismith Award Early Season Watch List. A First Team All-American by multiple outlets, McCollum was also named a Wooden Award Finalist late last week. In total, there are 50 players on the watch list which will eventually dwindle to one. The Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year presented by AT&T will be awarded on Apr. 7, 2013 in Atlanta.
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Posted: 11/14/2012
Lehigh to host consolation round of NIT Season Tip-Off
The Lehigh men’s basketball team, seeded fifth in the 16-team NIT Season Tip-Off, will welcome Fairfield, Penn and Fordham as part of a consolation round next Monday (Nov. 19) and Tuesday (Nov. 20). Lehigh will face Fairfield on Monday and Penn on Tuesday, both set for 8:30 p.m. tips. Fordham will play in both early games, which are slated for 6 p.m.
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Posted: 11/13/2012
Pittsburgh pulls away in second half for 78-53 win over Lehigh
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 a consolation pod next Monday and Tuesday. Those pairings will be announced on Wednesday.
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Posted: 11/12/2012
Lehigh runs past Robert Morris 89-60 for date with Pitt
The Lehigh men’s basketball team raced to an 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 figures while two others came within a point.
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Posted: 11/12/2012
McCollum named Patriot League Player of the Week
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum has earned the first Patriot League Player of the Week honor of the season, as announced on Monday. The Canton, Ohio native is coming off a monster 36-piont game at #19/18 Baylor Friday. The honor extends McCollum’s already league mark to 13 career Player of the Week awards.
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Posted: 11/11/2012
Lehigh faces Robert Morris Monday to begin NIT Season Tip-Off
Following a hard-fought game at #19/18 Baylor Friday, the Lehigh men’s basketball team quickly returns to action when it heads to Pittsburgh for the NIT Season Tip-Off. The Mountain Hawks face Robert Morris Monday (8:30 p.m.) and either Pittsburgh or Fordham Tuesday (6 or 9 p.m.) with a berth in the semifinals at Madison Square Garden on the line. This marks the first time Lehigh has ever played in the NIT Season Tip-Off (formally Preseason NIT).
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Posted: 11/09/2012
Mountain Hawks drop 99-77 final at #19/18 Baylor
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 Mountain Hawks will look to bounce back on Monday when they travel to Pittsburgh for the NIT Season Tip-Off.
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Posted: 11/09/2012
McCollum named to Wooden Award preseason top 50
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum continues to rack in the honors as on Thursday, he was named to the Wooden Award preseason top 50. McCollum was the only Patriot League player named to the award’s watch list for the ultimate honor of national player of the year. The Canton, Ohio native was also named a First Team All-American by ESPN, his third First Team All-America honor (Associated Press and Sporting News).
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Posted: 11/07/2012
Lehigh kicks off season at #19/18 Baylor Friday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team kicks off a highly-anticipated 2012-13 season on Friday when it travels to Waco, Texas to face the #19/18 Baylor Bears. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. local) and will air regionally on Fox Sports Southwest. It can also be seen on Dish Channel 416 and DirecTV channel 676. Friday will mark the first time the Mountain Hawks hit the court for game action since their memorable run in the NCAA Tournament when they defeated Duke.
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Posted: 11/07/2012
McCollum earns All-America honor, Lehigh #6 in Mid-Major Top 25
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named a preseason Lute Olsen All-American while the Mountain Hawks were ranked sixth in the College Insider Mid-Major Top 25, as announced earlier this week. A postseason All-American in 2011-12, McCollum is one of 25 players nationally on the list. He is now eligible for Lute Olsen National Player of the Year laurels, which last season went to Creighton’s Doug McDermott.
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Posted: 11/05/2012
Men’s Basketball 2012-13 Season Outlook
The 2011-12 Lehigh men’s basketball season was one to remember. The Mountain Hawks won a school-record 27 games and took home their second Patriot League Championship in three years, capping it off with a historic 75-70 NCAA Tournament win over Duke. Lehigh captured the nation’s attention and looks primed to continue the success into this coming year.
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Posted: 11/04/2012
Mountain Hawks take part in Bethlehem Halloween Parade
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 residents lined the streets.
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Posted: 10/31/2012
Knutson and McCollum named Senior CLASS Candidates
Lehigh men’s basketball seniors Gabe Knutson and C.J. McCollum have been named candidates for the Senior CLASS Award, as announced on Wednesday. Lehigh is the only men’s basketball program to have multiple players among the candidate list of 30. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School ®, the award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities.
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Posted: 10/29/2012
McCollum named AP Preseason All-American
In perhaps his most impressive honor to date, Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum has been named a preseason First Team All-American, as announced by The Associated Press on Monday. McCollum joins Cody Zeller (Indiana), Doug McDermott (Creighton), Deshaun Thomas (Ohio State), Isaiah Cannon (Murray State) and Trey Burke (Michigan) as the top players in the nation. There were six named to the team due to a tie in voting.
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Posted: 10/26/2012
Lehigh’s games at VCU and Baylor to be televised
Lehigh men’s basketball games at VCU and Baylor will air on NBC Sports Network and Fox Sports Southwest, respectively, giving the Mountain Hawks at least five nationally-televised games and several more on regional networks. Lehigh will face the Rams on Jan. 5 on NBC Sports Network (formally Versus) while the team’s opener at Baylor will air regionally in five states in the Southwest.
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Posted: 10/25/2012
McCollum and Knutson named 2012-13 team captains
Lehigh head coach Brett Reed announced on Thursday that seniors C.J. McCollum and Gabe Knutson will serve as 2012-13 team captains. Both All-Patriot League performers and 1,000-point scorers, McCollum is a three-year captain while Knutson earns captain distinction for the first time. Entering their senior seasons, the duo has helped Lehigh to two Patriot League Championships, combining for 3,184 career points while also making their mark off the court as leaders.
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Posted: 10/24/2012
Lehigh picked first, several honored at Patriot League Media Day
The Lehigh men’s basketball team was picked first in the Patriot League preseason poll while seniors C.J. McCollum and Gabe Knutson were both honored at the league’s Media Day held Wednesday at Arts Quest Center at SteelStacks. McCollum was named preseason Player of the Year while Knutson earned a spot on the preseason All-League Team. Both were in attendance, along with head coach Brett Reed, Bucknell’s Mike Muscala and the league’s seven other head coaches.
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Posted: 10/12/2012
Lehigh opens much-anticipated preseason practice
The Lehigh men’s basketball team kicked off preseason practice on Friday evening with its first official practice of 2012-13. Expectations have never been higher for the Mountain Hawks, who are coming off a record-breaking 27-win season and historic NCAA Tournament win over Duke. Lehigh returns a stellar senior class of C.J. McCollum, Gabe Knutson and Holden Greiner who have already combined for 3,788 points and 1,534 rebounds through their first three years.
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