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Posted: 12/29/2012
Mountain Hawks drop heartbreaking 80-79 final to Bryant
Bryant jumped out to an early lead and Lehigh couldn’t recover as the Mountain Hawks dropped a heartbreaking 80-79 final on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. The Bulldogs scored the go-ahead basket with 1.3 seconds remaining to snap the Mountain Hawks’ eight-game winning streak and win themselves for the seventh time in their last nine contests. Senior C.J. McCollum returned from injury to score 34 points on 9-of-18 shooting and 6-of-10 from three-point range.
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Posted: 12/28/2012
Lehigh looks to continue momentum vs. Bryant Saturday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team eyes its ninth straight win on Saturday when it welcomes Bryant for a 7 p.m. tipoff in Stabler Arena. That game will follow a pair of women’s basketball Christmas City Classic contests at 2 and 4:30 p.m. with the Lehigh women hosting Binghamton at 4:30. One ticket will get you into all three games as part of the Saturday tripleheader. The Mountain Hawks are coming off an impressive 90-75 win at North Texas, despite missing star senior C.J. McCollum due to injury.
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Posted: 12/20/2012
Strong team effort leads Lehigh past North Texas, 90-75
Without the nation’s leading scorer, the Lehigh men’s basketball team came together for one of its most impressive wins of the season, defeating North Texas 90-75 on Thursday evening. Down 21-18 midway through the first half, the Mountain Hawks scored 34 of the final 46 first-half points to pull away. Senior Gabe Knutson paced the offense with 28 points while junior Mackey McKnight scored a career-high 25 and tied a season-high seven assists.
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Posted: 12/20/2012
McCollum and McKnight named Bob Cousy Award Candidates
Lehigh men’s basketball senior C.J. McCollum and junior Mackey McKnight have been named candidates for the 2013 Bob Cousy Award, as announced by the Basketball Hall of Fame on Thursday. The annual honor, named for Hall of Famer and former Boston Celtic Bob Cousy, recognizes the top point guards in men’s college basketball. In total, over 80 candidates have been nominated for the award and Lehigh is one of only five schools with multiple candidates.
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Posted: 12/18/2012
Mountain Hawks return to action at North Texas Thursday
Following more than 10 days between games, the Lehigh men’s basketball team will return to action on Thursday when it heads to North Texas to face the Mean Green. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local). The Mountain Hawks are riding a seven-game winning streak, off to their best start in 74 years at 8-2. Thursday will feature a premier matchup between two NBA Draft lottery prospects in Lehigh senior C.J. McCollum and North Texas sophomore Tony Mitchell.
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Posted: 12/11/2012
C.J. McCollum: A Star On and Off the Court
Senior men’s basketball standout C.J. McCollum is known most for his 30-point performance in Lehigh’s historic NCAA Tournament win over Duke last March. But what people don’t see is McCollum’s performance off the court - in the classroom, as a leader and in the community - which truly makes him who he is.
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Posted: 12/08/2012
Lehigh tops Saint Francis (Pa.) 83-67 for best start in 74 years
Lehigh opened the game on a 13-0 run and held off Saint Francis the rest of the way as the Mountain Hawks won their seventh straight game on Saturday, 83-67. With the win, Lehigh is off to its best start after 10 games (8-2) since 1938-39. Senior C.J. McCollum led the way with 29 points, falling just one shy of his fourth 30-point game of the season.
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Posted: 12/07/2012
Lehigh looks to continue streak at Saint Francis (Pa.) Saturday
Riding a six-game winning streak, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to make it seven in a row on Saturday when it travels to Saint Francis (Pa.) to face the Red Flash. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. The Mountain Hawks (7-2) are off to their best start since 1980-81 (one game better than last season’s 6-3 record) while with a win Saturday, they’d be 8-2 after 10 games for the first time since the 1938-39 campaign.
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Posted: 12/06/2012
Reed announces incoming class of 2017
Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced the team’s incoming class of 2017 on Thursday, which includes three talented student-athletes from around the nation. The Mountain Hawks welcome Tim Kempton, Austin Price and Shane Whitfield into the program as they look to continue the team’s winning tradition.
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Posted: 12/04/2012
Lehigh runs past Fordham, 81-63
The Lehigh men’s basketball jumped out to a 20-point halftime lead then held on in the second to beat Fordham, 81-63 on Tuesday evening in Stabler Arena. The win marks the Mountain Hawks’ sixth in a row as they improve to 7-2, equaling their best record after nine games since the 1980-81 season. All five starters posted double-figure points, led by 21 from junior Mackey McKnight.
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Posted: 12/03/2012
Lehigh looks to extend win streak vs. Fordham Tuesday
Coming off a historic effort against Fairleigh Dickinson, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks for its sixth straight win when it hosts Fordham Tuesday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks eclipsed 100 points in Saturday’s 102-62 win over FDU, this in head coach Brett Reed’s 100th career victory. Senior C.J. McCollum led the way with 23 points in 24 minutes, sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj added a career-high 20 and all 13 Mountain Hawks scored.
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Posted: 12/01/2012
Mountain Hawks dominate Fairleigh Dickinson, 102-62
The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to a 32-3 lead just over 10 minutes into the game, then continued to roll as the Mountain Hawks (6-2) topped Fairleigh Dickinson 102-62 on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. Lehigh shot 63 percent from the field (38-of-60) and 58 percent from three-point range (11-of-19) in an offensive clinic.
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Posted: 11/30/2012
Lehigh welcomes Fairleigh Dickinson Saturday night
Following a pair of games in Connecticut, the Lehigh men’s basketball team returns home for two straight beginning Saturday when it welcomes Fairleigh Dickinson for a 7 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Hawks are eying their fifth straight win overall and 10th straight over an NEC foe (dating back to 2010). A win would also give Lehigh head coach Brett Reed his 100th career win, making him the fastest in Patriot League history to 100 victories.
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Posted: 11/27/2012
McCollum takes over in impressive 77-66 win at Quinnipiac
Down 62-61 with just over five minutes left in the second half, Lehigh senior C.J. McCollum scored 14 straight Mountain Hawk (5-2) points to help Lehigh pull away for a 77-66 win at Quinnipiac on Tuesday evening. After not scoring for the game’s first 9:49, McCollum finished with 30 points, already his third game with 30+ points this season and the 17th of his career. He also posted nine rebounds and four assists to help Lehigh win at Quinnipiac for the first time in school history.
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Posted: 11/27/2012
McCollum earns ECAC Player of the Week honors
Lehigh senior C.J. McCollum continues to rack in the honors, garnering ECAC Player of the Week on Tuesday just a day after earning Patriot League Player of the Week laurels. It marks McCollum’s fifth-career ECAC weekly award after garnering two in both his sophomore and junior seasons. He is also a former ECAC Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year.
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Posted: 11/26/2012
Mountain Hawks head to Quinnipiac for Tuesday night showdown
The Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to continue its recent roll when it travels to Quinnipiac to face the Bobcats Tuesday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the TD Bank Sports Center. The Mountain Hawks are coming off an impressive 91-77 win over Sacred Heart Sunday, a game which saw Lehigh lead by as many as 30. Senior C.J. McCollum paced the offense with 26 points to become the all-time leading scorer in Patriot League history.
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Posted: 11/26/2012
McCollum garners another Patriot League Player of the Week honor
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named Patriot League Player of the Week on Monday following another impressive week and record-breaking performance. McCollum averaged 27 points over a trio of Mountain Hawk victories last week, capped off by breaking the Patriot League career scoring record on Sunday at Sacred Heart.
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Posted: 11/25/2012
McCollum breaks record in 91-77 win at Sacred Heart
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum scored 26 points to become the Patriot League’s all-time leading scorer as the Mountain Hawks were up by as many as 30 before holding on for an impressive 91-77 win at Sacred Heart on Sunday. In total, four Mountain Hawks finished in double figures including seniors Gabe Knutson and Holden Greiner who posted 18 and 17, respectively. Sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj also added 14, including four three-pointers.
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Posted: 11/24/2012
Lehigh returns to action Sunday at Sacred Heart
Following a strong showing in the NIT Season Tip-Off, the Lehigh men’s basketball team returns to action Sunday when it travels to Sacred Heart for a 2 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Hawks finished 3-1 in the preseason tournament, beating a trio of squads who won 20+ games a season ago (Robert Morris, Fairfield and Penn). Lehigh will play a pair of games in Connecticut in a three-day span, also traveling to Quinnipiac Tuesday.
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Posted: 11/20/2012
Mountain Hawks pull away in second for 73-66 win over Penn
The Lehigh men’s basketball team took a one-point halftime lead and extended it in the second, opening its largest lead of the game (13) late in regulation before closing out a 73-66 win over Penn on Tuesday night in Stabler Arena. Lehigh finishes the NIT Season Tip-Off with a 3-1 record, beating three teams who won 20 or more games last season in Robert Morris, Fairfield and Penn. Four Mountain Hawks finished with double-figure points, paced by senior C.J. McCollum who posted a game-high 21.
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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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Posted: 10/12/2012
Lehigh men’s hoops makes a difference at Nitschmann Middle School
Just one day before the Lehigh men’s basketball team holds its first official practice the Mountain Hawks hit the road for a community service event at Nitschmann Middle School on Thursday. Lehigh head coach Brett Reed, along with several players, conducted a presentation to the eight graders at the middle school, focusing on five key components to becoming successful in the classroom and in life.
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Posted: 10/11/2012
Chuku reflects on summer, talks upcoming season
Lehigh men’s basketball freshman Jesse Chuku enjoyed a busy summer on Great Britain’s Under 20 National Team, participating in numerous training camps and international games against a high level of competition. Chuku faced a number of players from other colleges and some professional players from Europe, which will undoubtedly help his transition to college basketball.
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Posted: 10/09/2012
Lehigh basketball tickets on sale Thursday
With the season less than a month away, Lehigh men’s and women’s basketball season tickets will go on sale this Thursday while individual game tickets will follow next Thursday (Oct. 18). Following exciting 2011-12 seasons, anticipation has never been higher for the Mountain Hawks’ programs, as the men eye their third Patriot League Championship in the last four years while the women vie for their third title in the last five seasons.
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Posted: 10/04/2012
Lehigh Basketball to host Midnight Madness on Oct. 12
As they begin to prepare for their seasons, the Lehigh men’s and women’s basketball programs will host Midnight Madness next Friday (Oct. 12) at 10:45 p.m. in Grace Hall. It will serve as a tremendous opportunity for students and fans to meet and interact with the Lehigh basketball players up close and personal. There will be contests, music, giveaways and much more as the Mountain Hawks kick off 2012-13. The event is free of charge.
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Posted: 10/03/2012
Reed unveils 2012-13 Lehigh men’s basketball schedule
Lehigh head coach Brett Reed announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2012-13 schedule on Tuesday which is highlighted by nonleague trips to Baylor, Pittsburgh (for the NIT Season Tip-Off), North Texas and VCU. The Mountain Hawks will face at least six teams who advanced to national postseason tournaments a season ago, with the potential for three more. In addition, Lehigh will play at least four games on CBS Sports Network through the Patriot League’s national television package.
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Posted: 10/01/2012
McCollum named preseason First Team All-American by Sporting News
Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named a preseason First Team All-American by Sporting News on Monday, joining a star-studded group of the nation’s top players. Entering his senior season with 2,074 career points, McCollum joins Cody Zeller (Indiana), Doug McDermott (Creighton), James Michael McAdoo (North Carolina) and Deshaun Thomas (Ohio State) as First Team honorees.
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Posted: 09/11/2012
Lehigh to play in NIT Season Tip-Off
Coming off its best season in program history, the Lehigh men’s basketball team will compete in the NIT Season Tip-Off, as announced by NIT selection committee chair C.M. Newton on Tuesday. The Mountain Hawks will travel to Pittsburgh where they’ll face Robert Morris in the first round on Nov. 12. Lehigh will then play Pitt or Fordham the following night in either the Regional Final, with a berth to the semifinals at Madison Square Garden on the line, or Consolation Game.
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Posted: 08/30/2012
Lehigh to receive its championship rings Saturday
The Lehigh men’s basketball team will receive its Patriot League Championship rings in a special halftime ceremony at Saturday’s season-opening football game vs. Monmouth. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. in Goodman Stadium. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a historic season, winning their second Patriot League Championship in the last three years.
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Posted: 08/28/2012
Lehigh men’s basketball visits Donegan Community School
Coming off a historic NCAA Tournament run and one of the best seasons in program history, the Lehigh men’s basketball team wasted no time making a difference in the community, visiting Donegan Community School on Monday. With school underway across Bethlehem, head coach Brett Reed and senior C.J. McCollum attended the local elementary school’s pep rally and delivered a message to the youngsters regarding the importance of education, respecting yourself and discipline (among many others).
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Posted: 07/27/2012
Mbonu plays key role in Nigeria Basketball’s first-ever Olympics
The Mountain Hawks shocked the world - although not themselves - when beating Duke in the 2012 NCAA Tournament. Former Lehigh standout Dozie Mbonu not only enjoyed, but also played a significant role in a similar upset… although at an even bigger stage. As the manager for Nigeria’s national team, Mbonu helped the team off the ground and into Olympic qualifying rounds where it recently defeated Lithuania, Greece and John Calipari’s Dominican Republic squad.
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Posted: 07/17/2012
McCollum enjoys busy summer at skills academies, ESPYS
Lehigh rising senior C.J. McCollum has enjoyed a busy summer fine-tuning his game at various skills academies hosted by NBA stars. The two-time Patriot League Player of the Year was a standout at the Chris Paul, Kevin Durant and LeBron James Skills Academies, learning from the best of the best as he prepares for a much-anticipated senior season.
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Posted: 07/10/2012
Knutson named to NABC Academic Honors Court
Lehigh rising senior Gabe Knutson was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court on Tuesday following a stellar season on the court and in the classroom. In order to be named to the Honors Court, student-athletes must meet a high standard of academic criteria. Qualifiers are juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher at the conclusion of the 2011-12 academic year.
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Posted: 07/06/2012
McCollum earns invite to prestigious LeBron James Skills Academy
Lehigh men’s basketball standout C.J. McCollum is one of only 20 college players participating in the prestigious LeBron James Skills Academy from July 6-9 in Las Vegas. Earlier this summer, McCollum took part in the Kevin Durant camp before being invited to the selective LeBron James Academy. The nation’s top players will hone their games in front of hundreds of media members and scouts from every NBA team.
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Posted: 07/05/2012
Vote Lehigh! ESPY voting continues through Monday
Voting for the 2012 ESPY Awards runs through Monday, July 9 at 11:59 p.m. so be sure to vote Lehigh over Duke as “Best Upset” before it’s too late. The Mountain Hawks are competing with three other teams in that category, along with Norfolk State men’s basketball, Iowa State football and Los Angeles Kings of the NHL. The 20th ESPY Awards are set for next Wednesday (July 11) at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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Posted: 06/29/2012
Lehigh Men’s Basketball: Season Review
The Lehigh men’s basketball team enjoyed a record-breaking season, capped off by its historic NCAA Tournament win over Duke, which was recently nominated for the ESPY “Best Upset.” Take a look back at the 2011-12 campaign with this season review.
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Posted: 06/27/2012
Lehigh’s win over Duke nominated for ESPY Award
Lehigh men’s basketball’s thrilling NCAA Second Round win over Duke has been nominated for the ESPY “Best Upset,” as announced on Wednesday. Short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly, the 20th ESPYS are set for Wednesday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET, live on ESPN. This year’s event will take place at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles with host Rob Riggle.
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Posted: 06/26/2012
Mountain Hawks place six on Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
Six from the Lehigh men’s basketball team have been named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, as announced on Tuesday. Three posted spring semester GPAs of 3.60 or higher, led by sophomore Anthony D’Orazio who tallied a 3.85 grade point average as a Business major.
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Posted: 06/14/2012
Ten Lehigh teams receive APR public recognition awards
Ten Lehigh athletic teams were honored with Academic Progress Rate Public Recognition Awards, as announced by the NCAA on Thursday. Awards are given each year to teams scoring in the top 10 percent in their respective sport with their Academic Progress Rate (APR). This marks the fourth straight year that Lehigh has seen ten or more of its programs honored.
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Posted: 06/04/2012
Mountain Hawks to host Boys Basketball Camps this summer
The Patriot League Champion Lehigh men’s basketball team will host two day camp sessions this summer for boys grades 1 through 8, beginning with Session I from June 18-22 and concluding with Session II from July 30 - August 3. Youngsters will receive instruction from head coach Brett Reed and the same Lehigh players and coaches who defeated Duke in the NCAA Tournament this March.
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Posted: 06/01/2012
McCollum continues to gain national attention heading into senior year
C.J. McCollum continues to garner national attention heading into a highly-anticipated senior season. Numerous websites have noted McCollum as one of the best guards in the nation; the Canton, Ohio native owns 2,074 career points, good for second in school history and third in Patriot League history.
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Posted: 04/19/2012
Lehigh looks back at magical season at annual awards banquet
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.
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Posted: 04/16/2012
Bone Marrow Drive on Wednesday serves extra significant for Hyncik
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.
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Posted: 04/09/2012
McCollum withdraws from NBA draft, will return for senior year
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...
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Posted: 04/06/2012
Lehigh men’s basketball honored at IronPigs’ home opener
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.
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Posted: 04/06/2012
Where are they now? Vin McCaffrey '98
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.
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Posted: 03/27/2012
McCollum named AP honorable mention All-American
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.
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Posted: 03/23/2012
Brown and White Guest Column: C.J. McCollum
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.
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Posted: 03/22/2012
McCollum garners ECAC Player of the Year
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.
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Posted: 03/21/2012
McCollum named Lute Olson All-American
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.
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Posted: 03/18/2012
Lehigh's historic season ends as Xavier rallies for 70-58 win
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.
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Posted: 03/17/2012
Lehigh and Xavier square off Sunday with Sweet 16 on the line
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.
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Posted: 03/17/2012
Mountain Hawks stun second-seeded Duke, 75-70
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.
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Posted: 03/15/2012
Lehigh takes part in Media Day, Open Practice at NCAA Tournament
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.
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Posted: 03/14/2012
McCollum named NABC First Team All-District for third straight year
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.
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Posted: 03/13/2012
Lehigh and Duke set for NCAA Tournament clash, Friday on CBS
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.
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Posted: 03/11/2012
Mountain Hawks to face Duke in NCAA Second Round Game Friday
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.
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Posted: 03/09/2012
Men’s basketball to be honored Sunday at men’s lax game vs. Yale
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.
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Posted: 03/07/2012
Lehigh holds off late Bucknell charge to capture Patriot League title
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.
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Posted: 03/07/2012
How to follow the Patriot League Championship Game
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.
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Posted: 03/05/2012
Lehigh and Bucknell set to clash Wednesday for Patriot League Championship
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.
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Posted: 03/03/2012
Lehigh runs away from American, 85-66; advances to PL Championship Game
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.
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Posted: 03/02/2012
Lehigh hosts American Saturday for Semifinal Showdown
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.
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Posted: 02/29/2012
Lehigh advances to PL Semifinals with 70-57 win over Colgate
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.
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Posted: 02/28/2012
Lehigh hosts Colgate Wednesday in PL Quarterfinal clash
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.
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Posted: 02/27/2012
Knutson named Academic All-Patriot League for second straight year
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.
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Posted: 02/27/2012
McCollum named Player of the Year, Knutson All-Patriot League
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).
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Posted: 02/25/2012
Lehigh wraps up regular season with 74-72 OT win at Army
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.
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Posted: 02/24/2012
Lehigh wraps up regular season play Saturday at Army
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).
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Posted: 02/22/2012
Mountain Hawks pull out defensive struggle at Navy, 58-41
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.
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Posted: 02/21/2012
Mountain Hawks hit the road for Wednesday tilt at Navy
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.
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Posted: 02/20/2012
McCollum wins second straight Patriot League Player of the Week award
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.
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Posted: 02/20/2012
McCollum named Lou Henson Award Candidate
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.
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Posted: 02/18/2012
Mountain Hawks roll to 72-53 Senior Day win over Lafayette
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.
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Posted: 02/17/2012
Lehigh returns home for Senior Day vs. archrival Lafayette
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.
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Posted: 02/16/2012
McCollum game-winner gives Lehigh thrilling 56-53 win at Bucknell
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.
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Posted: 02/14/2012
Lehigh and Bucknell set to clash Thursday on CBS Sports Network
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.
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Posted: 02/13/2012
McCollum wins fifth Patriot League Player of the Week award this season
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.
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Posted: 02/11/2012
Dominant second half leads Lehigh past Colgate, 89-69
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.
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Posted: 02/10/2012
Mountain Hawks host Colgate Saturday on Fan Appreciation Night
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.
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Posted: 02/09/2012
Lehigh’s offense goes cold in 71-62 loss at American
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.
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Posted: 02/09/2012
Lehigh’s home game vs. Lafayette to air on CBS Sports Network
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).
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Posted: 02/07/2012
Lehigh heads to American Thursday for CBS Sports Network tilt
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.
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Posted: 02/04/2012
Lehigh rolls to 75-51 win over Holy Cross
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.
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Posted: 02/03/2012
Mountain Hawks kick off second round of PL play vs. Holy Cross Sat.
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.
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Posted: 02/02/2012
Lehigh vs. Colgate free of charge as part of Fan Appreciation Night
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.
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Posted: 01/30/2012
McCollum earns another PL Player of the Week honor
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.
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Posted: 01/29/2012
Mountain Hawks soar past Army, 83-64
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.
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Posted: 01/27/2012
Lehigh hosts Army Sunday in Coaches vs. Cancer Game
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.
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Posted: 01/26/2012
Lehigh pulls away from Navy in second half, 71-60
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.
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Posted: 01/25/2012
Lehigh welcomes Navy Thursday for CBS Sports Network clash
Following an impressive 14-point win over Lafayette, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks for its second straight win on Thursday when it hosts Navy in a 7 p.m. tipoff in Stabler Arena. The game will air live nation-wide on CBS Sports Network with Bob Socci and Vince Curran on the call. The Mountain Hawks (15-6, 3-2) are looking to reach 10 games over .500 for the first time in regular season play since 1988.
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Posted: 01/24/2012
Lehigh vs. Army part of Coaches vs. Cancer Suits and Sneakers
Lehigh men’s basketball will host Army on Sunday, Jan. 29 as part of Coaches vs. Cancer® Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend. This marks the second time in as many years the Mountain Hawks will take part in the collaborative initiative of the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
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Posted: 01/22/2012
Mountain Hawks surge past Lafayette, 90-76
Down two at the half, the Lehigh men’s basketball team scored 53 second-half points to surge past Lafayette, 90-76, in front of a nationally-televised audience on Sunday afternoon in Kirby Sports Center. Junior C.J. McCollum led the surge with 12-straight second-half points, finishing with 26 on 7-of-14 shooting as the Mountain Hawks (15-6, 3-2 Patriot League) shot 58 percent from the field, including 64 percent in the second half.
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Posted: 01/20/2012
Lehigh heads to Lafayette Sunday for nationally-televised showdown
The Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to bounce back from a 68-61 loss to Bucknell when it travels to crosstown rival Lafayette Sunday to face the Leopards. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. and will air nationally on CBS Sports Network with Bob Socci and Vince Curran on the call. The Mountain Hawks (14-6, 2-2 Patriot League) enter Sunday one game behind Lafayette (8-11, 3-1) in the league standings.
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Posted: 01/20/2012
Lehigh at Lafayette In-Game Blog
Welcome to a special Lehigh Men’s Basketball Interactive Blog. The Mountain Hawks travel to archrival Lafayette on Sunday in a nationally-televised showdown on CBS Sports Network. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. Check back Sunday beginning at 1:45 p.m. for a live interactive blog. Feel free to submit questions and comments as the game goes along; we will do our best to answer as many questions as possible.
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Posted: 01/18/2012
Mountain Hawks drop hard-fought 68-61 final to Bucknell
Lehigh and Bucknell battled through a back-and-forth 40 minutes of basketball, but it was the Bison (14-6, 4-0 Patriot League) who closed it out in the end, downing the Mountain Hawks (14-6, 2-2), 68-61 on Wednesday night in Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks played from behind for much of the game, taking one second half lead then pulling within one on multiple occasions, but couldn’t get over the hump.
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Posted: 01/17/2012
McCollum earns ECAC Player of the Week
One day after breaking the Patriot League record with his ninth Player of the Week honor, Lehigh junior guard C.J. McCollum was recognized by the ECAC on Tuesday as its Player of the Week. It marks McCollum’s third-career ECAC weekly honor after being recognized twice a season ago. He scored 26 points against American and 32 points at Colgate to lead Lehigh to a pair of crucial Patriot League victories.
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Posted: 01/17/2012
Lehigh welcomes Bucknell for Wednesday night clash
Winners of 14 of its last 17 games, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to ride the momentum on Wednesday when the Mountain Hawks (14-5, 2-1 Patriot League) welcome Bucknell (13-6, 3-0) to Stabler Arena for a 7 p.m. tipoff. The showdown features the league’s top two overall records as the Bison enter with a one-game lead over Lehigh, American, Holy Cross and Lafayette for first place in the Patriot League standings.
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Posted: 01/17/2012
Lehigh Athletics Ticket Office completes move to Stabler Arena
Effective January 11 and communicated via the Lehigh daily digest, the Athletics Ticket Office will be permanently located at Stabler Arena. The Stabler Arena ticket office staff and Athletics ticket office staff are now fully integrated as part of the Athletics Business Services team.
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Posted: 01/16/2012
McCollum sets record with ninth-career PL Player of the Week honor
After 58 points over a pair of Lehigh victories, junior guard C.J. McCollum was named Patriot League Player of the Week on Monday. The honor marks McCollum’s third this season and ninth of his career to set a new league record. The Canton, Ohio native scored 26 points against American then followed that up with 32 at Colgate.
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Posted: 01/14/2012
Mountain Hawks storm back for impressive 78-56 win over Colgate
After a slow start, the Lehigh men’s basketball team used a 22-3 run heading into halftime to surge past Colgate (5-12, 0-3 Patriot League), 78-56, on Saturday. Junior C.J. McCollum sparked the rally with a game-high 32 points while four other Mountain Hawks (14-5, 2-1) recorded double-digit points as well. Lehigh enters Wednesday’s home showdown vs. defending league champion Bucknell winners of two straight and 14 of its last 17.
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Posted: 01/12/2012
Mountain Hawks head to Colgate for Saturday afternoon tipoff
Following an impressive home win over American Wednesday, Lehigh looks to make it two in a row when it travels to Colgate on Saturday for a 2 p.m. tipoff. The Mountain Hawks look to avenge a pair of heartbreaking losses against the Raiders a year ago while winning for the fifth time in their last six games overall.
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Posted: 01/11/2012
Strong second half leads Lehigh past American, 71-60
The Lehigh men’s basketball team used a second-half surge to extend a two-point halftime lead into a double-digit victory as the Mountain Hawks (13-5, 1-1 PL) topped American (10-7, 1-1), 71-60 on Wednesday, for their first Patriot League win of the season. Junior C.J. McCollum led the way with 26 points to jump into ninth in league history in career scoring. Seniors John Adams and Jordan Hamilton also impressed with 11 and nine points, respectively.
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Posted: 01/10/2012
Lehigh returns home for Wednesday night showdown vs. American
The Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to bounce back from a tough league-opening loss at Holy Cross when it hosts rival American on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks fell behind early on Saturday, but put forth a valiant second-half comeback which fell just short. Wednesday features two of the three Patriot League squads who own double-digit victories on the season (12 for Lehigh and 10 for American).
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Posted: 01/09/2012
Mountain Hawks make a pair of school visits
In the midst of one of its strongest seasons in program history, the Lehigh men’s basketball team found time to give back to the community as the Mountain Hawks visited Hanover Elementary School last Thursday, then Nitschmann Middle School on Monday. The squad delivered a number of messages to the youngsters, including respect, self-confidence, the importance of hard work and more.
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Posted: 01/07/2012
Late Lehigh rally not enough in 84-78 loss at Holy Cross
Despite a strong second-half surge, the Lehigh men’s basketball team fell victim to a hot-shooting Crusaders’ team in dropping its Patriot League opener at Holy Cross, 84-78 on Saturday. The Crusaders used 59-percent first-half shooting to score 47 points, but Lehigh (12-5, 0-1 PL) hung around, pulling as close as five in the second half before falling short.
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Posted: 01/05/2012
Mountain Hawks open Patriot League play at Holy Cross Saturday
Coming off its best nonleague season in school history, the Lehigh men’s basketball team opens up Patriot League play on Saturday when it travels to Holy Cross to face the Crusaders. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. in the Hart Center. The Mountain Hawks come in with the league’s best record (12-4) while Holy Cross is 6-8, but an impressive 4-1 at home.
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Posted: 01/03/2012
Lehigh wraps up nonleague play with 82-55 win over UMES
The Lehigh men’s basketball team wrapped up its best nonleague season in school history with a resounding 82-55 win over University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Tuesday evening in Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks (12-4) used a 17-0 first-half run to break a 10-10 tie and roll to the victory. A balanced team effort saw 12 different Lehigh players score, led by a game-high 18 points from junior C.J. McCollum.
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Posted: 01/03/2012
McCollum garners Patriot League Player of the Week
Accolades continue to roll in for junior C.J. McCollum as he was named Patriot League Player of the Week on Tuesday, just one day after garnering recognition from two different media outlets. It marks McCollum’s eighth-career Player of the Week award to tie a Patriot League record. He finished a stellar week with 56 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists over wins at Saint Peter’s and Bryant.
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Posted: 01/02/2012
Lehigh returns home Tuesday for final nonleague game against UMES
Winners of five of its last six and 11 of its last 13, the Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to ride the success into the new year as the Mountain Hawks begin 2012 on Tuesday with a home matchup against University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. in Stabler Arena. Lehigh looks to wrap up its already record-setting nonleague slate with its 12th win of the season.
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Posted: 01/02/2012
McCollum earns recognition following stellar week
Lehigh junior guard C.J. McCollum earned recognition from multiple outlets on Monday following a week which included a double-double and a dominant 30-point scoring effort. McCollum was named CollegeHoops.net’s national Mid-Major Player of the Week, while he also garnered College Sports Madness’ Patriot League Player of the Week. The Canton, Ohio native finished the week with 56 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists over a pair of road victories.
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