Lehigh to open PL Tournament at home vs. Army
Posted: March 2, 2008
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Lehigh will open the 2008 Patriot League Men’s Basketball Tournament versus Army on Wednesday evening, March 5 at Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks finished tied for third in the league with Colgate and by virtue of numerous tiebreakers were awarded the No. 4 seed in the upcoming tournament. The opening round game will be a re-match of last season’s quarterfinal game at Stabler Arena in which the Black Knights won in a controversial finish. Lehigh enters the tournament with an overall record of 14-14 and 7-7 in the Patriot League, having won its last two regular season contests. Army, the fifth seed, will come to Stabler with a record of 13-15 overall and 6-8 in league action.
Tickets for Wednesday’s game may be purchased by clicking on the link above, by calling the Lehigh ticket office at 610-7LU-GAME or by visiting Grace Hall during normal business hours. Tickets will also be sold on game night beginning 90 min prior to tipoff at Stabler Arena. Tip-off time is 7:30. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for seniors and students with a valid student ID.
Lehigh students and faculty/staff must purchase tickets to this game because it is a postseason event. All ID card holders of any kind will need to purchase a ticket for this game. Season ticket holders are guaranteed their regular season seats and should purchase by phone or by visiting Grace Hall.