Lehigh’s home game vs. Lafayette to air on CBS Sports Network
Posted: 02/09/2012
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - 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).
Next Saturday will mark the third straight Lehigh-Lafayette game aired by the network. Last season’s 67-66 thriller at Stabler was picked up by CBS Sports Network while they also televised this year’s 90-76 win in Easton. In total, Lehigh will be on national TV at least seven times this season (ESPN2, ESPNU and five on CBS Sports Network). The Mountain Hawks could also find themselves on the network three more times (Feb. 25 flex game at Army, Patriot League Semifinals and Patriot League Championship Game).
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Following a Thursday night tilt at American, Lehigh returns home on Saturday (Feb. 11) for a 7 p.m. tip against Stabler Arena. Admission is FREE for all as part of Fan Appreciation Night. Radio Disney (AM 640) will be on hand with music, games and prizes which should be a fun night for all. Fans can claim their tickets on Lehighsports.com by clicking here. Tickets for all home games may be purchased on Lehighsports.com or by calling the ticket office at (610) 7LU-GAME.