SCHEDULE/RESULTS (7-19, 4-10 PATRIOT LEAGUE) LEHIGH Nov. 5 MONMOUTH L, 66-62 9 at Albany W, 74-70 MEN’S BASKETBALL 12 CAIRN W, 80-43 16 at Virginia Tech L, 79-53 18 MISERICORDIA W, 87-68 Sophomore Jeameril Wilson 21 at Drake L, 74-58 Career-high 20 points at Army Saturday 23 at Saint Mary’s L, 77-66 30 at Columbia L, 68-64 GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE Dec. 4 at Saint Francis (Pa.) L, 77-69 LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (7-19, 4-10 PATRIOT LEAGUE) 7 YALE L, 78-65 at COLGATE RAIDER (20-7, 11-3 PATRIOT LEAGUE) 21 at Auburn L, 74-51 29 at Princeton L, 71-62 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • 7 P.M. COTTERELL COURT (1,750) • HAMILTON, N.Y. Jan. 2 at Navy* L, 64-58 PATRIOT LEAGUE NETWORK 5 LOYOLA* W, 78-71 8 at Boston University* L, 84-67 SETTING THE SCENE 11 AMERICAN* W, 82-73 The Lehigh men’s basketball team is set for its second straight road game when the Mountain 15 NAVY* L, 88-83 18 at Bucknell* L, 72-56 Hawks travel to first-place Colgate on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. matchup with the Raiders. Lehigh 22 at Holy Cross* L, 96-95 (OT) is coming off a hard-fought 79-66 defeat at Army West Point Saturday in a game that came down 25 LAFAYETTE* L, 74-56 to the final minutes, but the Black Knights had a late 13-3 push to pull away. With four regular 27 at American* L, 77-56 season games remaining, the Mountain Hawks are one game behind eighth-place Loyola and two Feb. (in the loss column) behind seventh-place Bucknell, with games against both teams still remaining. 1 ARMY WEST POINT* L, 80-79 5 COLGATE* L, 81-51 Last time out at Army, the Mountain Hawks fought back from a 10-point halftime deficit and 8 at Lafayette* W, 62-59 14-point deficit early in the stanza to pull as close as three, with a chance to tie. After 10 first-half 12 HOLY CROSS* W, 89-82 turnovers, Lehigh had just two in the second half - helping the Mountain Hawks get back into the 15 at Army West Point* L, 79-66 19 at Colgate* 7:00 game. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson continued his stellar play, scoring a career-high 20 points on 23 BUCKNELL* 12:00 8-of-11 shooting and 3-of-6 from 3-point range. It marked the third straight game Wilson posted a 26 BOSTON UNIVERSITY* 7:00 career high in a major statistical category, first grabbing 15 rebounds at Lafayette (and posting his 29 at Loyola* 5:00 first-career double-double), then scoring a career-high 19 points vs. Holy Cross and 20 at Army.
Mar. Patriot League Tournament Freshman Reed Fenton proved a big second-half spark at both ends of the floor, finishing with 15 3 First Round points (11 coming after halftime). He finished 6-of-9 from the field and 2-of-5 from 3-point range. 5 Quarterfinals Sophomore Nic Lynch added 12 points and seven boards, 10 and six coming after halftime. The 8 Semifinals loss was just the Mountain Hawks’ second in their last six tries at Army. 11 Championship Game With the return of junior James Karnik to the lineup, Saturday saw moments of both Karnik All dates and times Eastern and subject to change and Lynch on the court at the same time, as the Mountain Hawks went big (6-foot-11 Lynch, Home games in Bold CAPS *Patriot League opponent 6-foot-9 Karnik and 6-foot-7 Wilson). Saturday marked Lehigh’s second game with Karnik back and third with freshman Evan Taylor back. Both Karnik and Taylor have come off the bench MEDIA INFORMATION since their return.
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Game Coverage Radio/Internet: Fox Sports Radio 1230/1320 AM and 94.7 FM with TONIGHT’S PROJECTED LEHIGH STARTERS Tom Fallon. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 P.M. No. Pos. Ht. Cl. Name PPG RPG Notes TV: Patriot League Network 1 F 6-7 So. Jeameril Wilson 9.9 5.0 15 games with 10+ points in 2019-20 (five all last season) 11 G 6-1 Sr. Jordan Cohen 14.5 3.4 2018-19 third team All-Patriot League 15 G 6-4 Fr. Reed Fenton 7.5 2.3 Scored career-high 19 points win win over Loyola (1/5) Patriot League Champions: 2004, 2010, 2012 20 G 6-4 Jr. Marques Wilson 9.1 3.6 Double-figure points in seven straight games (1/2-1/22) NCAA Tournament: 1985, 1988, 2004, 2010, 2012 44 C 6-11 So. Nic Lynch 9.7 5.3 Career-high tying 16 points vs. Navy (1/15) KEY RESERVES 0 F 6-6 Fr. Jakob Alamudun 4.2 2.5 First team Los Angeles Times Daily Pilot Boys Dream Team Follow Lehigh Men’s Basketball 2 G 6-2 Fr. Jake Betlow 2.4 0.5 Ranked among top 10 seniors in New Jersey on Facebook 4 G 6-3 Fr. Andrei Arion 0.2 1.5 Captain of U-16 Romanian National Team in FIBA European Champ www .facebook .com/LehighMensBasketball 5 G 6-6 Fr. Evan Taylor 7.9 3.6 15 pts in debut, most by Lehigh player since A. Price in 2013 and Twitter 13 C 6-9 Jr. James Karnik 11.7 7.1 Four double-doubles this season www .twitter .com/LehighMBB 25 F 6-7 Sr. Ed Porter 2.5 2.3 13-of-16 field goals, 3-of-3 from the free throw line last year
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IF LEHIGH BEATS COLGATE COLGATE SERIES HISTORY TONIGHT’S GAME - Lehigh would improve to 30-8 in the month of February dating back to February of 2016. Overall: Colgate leads, 55-42 Lehigh is 6-4 over its last 10 games against Colgate, Last Meeting: Feb. 5, 2020 - Lehigh would win for the third time in the last but the four defeats have come over the last five Last Result: Colgate, 81-51 games. Overall, Colgate leads the all-time series, four games and second time on the road in its last Current Streak: Colgate - 3 wins 55-42. Last season, the Raiders won both games and three tries. Last 10: Lehigh leads, 6-4 also took the first meeting on Feb. 5 in Stabler, 81-51. - The Mountain Hawks would snap a three-game The Mountain Hawks have won three of the last four losing streak against Colgate. Last 10 meetings: at Colgate, falling last year, 91-78. Two seasons ago, - Lehigh would win at Colgate for the fourth time Marques Wilson scored 28 points on 9-of-10 shooting Feb. 5, 2020 at Lehigh Colgate, 81-51 in an 88-78 win. The first-ever meeting between in its last five tries. Feb. 4, 2019 at Lehigh Colgate, 84-62 the two sides was in 1909-10, a 25-24 Colgate win. - Colgate would become the fourth team the Moun- Jan. 12, 2019 at Colgate Colgate, 91-78 Lehigh’s first victory was in 1961-62 by a 72-71 final. tain Hawks split the season series with (also Amer- Feb. 14, 2018 at Colgate Lehigh, 88-78 ican, Lafayette and Holy Cross). Jan. 17, 2018 at Lehigh Colgate, 76-72 LAST MEETING Mar. 2, 2017* at Lehigh Lehigh, 77-72 BETHLEHEM, Pa. (2/5/20) – The Lehigh men’s Feb. 22, 2017 at Lehigh Lehigh, 87-69 basketball team played neck-and-neck played a HOME W OVER HOLY CROSS (FEB. 12) Jan. 25, 2017 at Colgate Lehigh, 76-62 tight first half against first-place Colgate, but the - Lehigh’s offense stole the show, scoring 89 points Feb. 24, 2016 at Colgate Lehigh, 71-54 Mountain Hawks’ offense went ice cold in the - the Mountain Hawks’ second highest scoring Jan. 27, 2016 at Lehigh Lehigh, 79-70 second and the Raiders took advantage for an 81-51 outburst of the season, only trailing the 95 points at *Patriot League Tournament win on Wednesday evening in Stabler Arena. Junior Holy Cross last month.
Marques Wilson led Lehigh’s offense with 12 points - A number of Lehigh players stood out, led by a LAST GAME VS. COLGATE NOTABLES while sophomore Jeameril Wilson had 10 points, all then career-high 19 points from sophomore Jeameril - A hard-fought first half saw the Mountain in the first half. Senior Ed Porter tied a career-high Wilson. Hawks leading early, and within striking dis- eight points, all coming in the second half. - At halftime, junior Marques Wilson was on pace for tance for the entire stanza. Lehigh was within a triple double. He fell a little short, but still posted four with less than five minutes left in the first LAST TIME OUT impressive numbers - 16 points, career-high nine half, but Colgate opened a 10-point halftime BETHLEHEM, Pa. (2/15/20) – The Lehigh men’s assists, six rebounds and two steals. Marques even advantage on the way to the 81-51 victory. basketball team trimmed a 14-point lead down to took two charges. - It marked the Raiders’ third straight win in three in less than 13 minutes, but couldn’t get over - Senior Jordan Cohen scored 18 points on 6-of-8 the hump as Army West Point ended the game on the all-time series. a 13-3 run to defeat the Mountain Hawks, 79-66 on shooting while a pair of Mountain Hawks fresh into - Junior Marques Wilson led Lehigh’s offense Saturday afternoon at Christl Arena. Sophomore the lineup after returning from injuries scored nine with 12 points while adding three rebounds Jeameril Wilson continued his stellar play of late, apiece off the bench. Junior James Karnik had nine and three assists. scoring a career-high 20 points, while freshman Reed on 3-of-4 from the field in his first game since Jan. - Sophomore Jeameril Wilson scored 10 points Fenton finished with 15 points – 11 coming after 5 after missing 10 games. Freshman Evan Taylor (all in the first half) while senior Ed Porter halftime. A pair of Black Knight seniors combined got his shot going as well, also finishing with nine. for 47 points as Tommy Funk scored 26 and Matt tied a career-high eight points, all coming in Wilson had 21. - It marked Lehigh’s first win of the season on a the second half. Sophomore Nic Lynch scored Wednesday, and first victory when allowing 80 eight points as well. BY THE NUMBERS or more points. It also snapped a mini two-game - Turnovers hurt the Mountain Hawks in the Lehigh Colgate losing skid against the Crusaders. The Mountain second half; they had just four in the first half, Points 68.0 75.3 Hawks shot 50.0 percent from the field (31-of-62) but 16 in the second as they were outscored Points Allowed 74.0 68.7 and outrebounded Holy Cross, 35-23. Thirteen of 41-21 over the final 20 minutes. Scoring Margin -6.0 +6.6 Lehigh’s boards were on the offensive glass, led by FG% .444 .445 - Lehigh was without junior James Karnik for a Opp FG% .446 .436 four from Jeameril Wilson and three from freshman ninth straight game and freshman Evan Taylor 3FG% .337 .359 Reed Fenton. for a fourth consecutive contest due to injury. Opp 3FG% .341 .301 - With the win, the Mountain Hawks snapped a four- - The Mountain Hawks defended reigning FT% .746 .756 game home losing streak and improved to 29-7 in the Patriot League Player of the Year Rapolas Iva- Rebounds 33.9 36.3 month of February dating back to 2016. Head coach nauskas well, holding him to eight points and Rebound Margin +0.2 +0.7 Brett Reed, who has helped lead the charge, coached seven boards. All-League player Will Rayman Assists 12.2 14.1 his 400th career game Wednesday night (and picked Blocks 2.4 3.0 was also held to 11 on 2-of-10 shooting. Colgate Steals 5.5 5.7 up his 225th win). got double-figure efforts by a pair of players Turnovers 13.9 11.3 off its bench in Keegan Records (11) and Jack THRILLER AT LAFAYETTE (FEB. 8) Ferguson (10). SCOUTING COLGATE - Lehigh picked up a gritty 62-59 win at archrival Colgate comes in at 20-7, 11-3 in the Patriot League Lafayette, holding the Leopards to their second following an 84-80 loss at Loyola Sunday. The snapped lowest point total of the season. the Raiders’ four-game winning streak, which included - The story for the Mountain Hawks was their de- wins at Holy Cross, Lehigh, vs. Navy and at Boston fense. Lehigh allowed just 21 first-half points, the University. Colgate has featured the same starting second lowest total for Lafayette in any half this lineup in all but one game this season, and all five are averaging double figures. Jordan Burns leads the way, season (and lowest in a Patriot League game). The averaging 15.2. He’s followed by last year’s Patriot 59 total points was also the Leopards’ lowest in any League Player of the Year Rapolas Ivanauskas (13.0), league contest. Will Rayman (12.6), Nelly Cummings (11.1) and Tucker - Lehigh also received balanced scoring, with all Richardson (10.3). Rayman leads the team in rebounds five scorers reaching double-figure points for the (8.7). The Raiders leads the Patriot League in scoring first time all season and first time since Feb. 27, 2019 offense (75.3) and scoring margin (+6.7). at American. PROBABLE STARTERS - Sophomore Jeameril Wilson had 13 points while # Yr. Pos. Ht. Name Pts. Rebs. senior Jordan Cohen, junior Marques Wilson, 0 So. G 6-0 Nelly Cummings 11.1 2.3 sophomore Nic Lynch and freshman Reed Fenton 1 Jr. G 6-0 Jordan Burns 15.2 3.2 10 Sr. F 6-9 Will Rayman 12.6 8.7 all scored 12. 15 So. G 6-5 Tucker Richardson 10.3 4.4 - Jeameril added a career-high 15 rebounds, shatter- 25 Sr. F 6-10 Rapolas Ivanauskas 13.0 7.4 Lehigh Sports Communications • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 3 ing his previous career high of seven, to reach exactly 200 in his career. It was the most rebounds for any Mountain Hawk since Pat Andree last February against Boston University. Saturday marked Wilson’s AROUND THE first-career double-double. - The win was Lehigh’s sixth straight at Lafayette. PATRIOT LEAGUE - Cohen finished his career 4-0 at Lafayette in the regular season, joining Kahron Ross and Kyle Leufroy as the only players in program history to accomplish that feat. STANDINGS - The Mountain Hawks picked up their second win this season over a team in the top four of the Patriot League Overall League standings at the time (also American). W L W L - Freshman Evan Taylor provided a spark off the bench after missing four games due to injury. Taylor Colgate 11 3 20 7 scored a point, grabbed four rebounds and had a huge block in the final five minutes of regulation. Boston University 10 4 16 11 - The Mountain Hawks found a way to win despite knocking down just 19 field goals (in 56 attempts) American 9 5 13 12 and only five 3-pointers (in 19 chances). Fenton did connect on 5-of-7 while Lynch finished 5-of-9. Lehigh Army West Point 8 6 13 12 got to the foul line 25 times, making 19 (76.0 percent). The Mountain Hawks also limited their turnovers, Lafayette 8 6 16 9 with just 12 for the game. Navy 7 7 13 12 Bucknell 7 8 11 17 COHEN NAMED SENIOR CLASS CANDIDATE Loyola 5 9 13 14 An impressive all-around student-athlete, Lehigh men’s basketball’s Jordan Cohen was named a LEHIGH 4 10 7 19 candidate for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award on Friday, Jan. 17. To be eligible for the award, a Holy Cross 2 13 3 25 student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: community, classroom, character and competition. Cohen is one of just two Patriot UPCOMING SCHEDULE League student-athletes among the 30 nation-wide candidates. Monday Lehigh is the only men’s basketball program in the nation to have at least one candidate in each of the Bucknell at Holy Cross 7:00 last four years. The Mountain Hawks’ five honorees in that span are also No. 1 nationally. Wednesday Cohen follows former Lehigh men’s basketball standouts Lance Tejada (2018-19), Kahron Ross (2017- Army West Point at Loyola 7:00 18), Tim Kempton (2016-17) and Austin Price (2016-17), who were all named candidates. Prior to that, Navy at American 7:00 C.J. McCollum and Gabe Knutson were named candidates in 2012-13 and Marquis Hall in 2009-10. Hall, Lehigh at Colgate 7:00 McCollum and Kempton all went on to be named finalists. Boston University at Lafayette 7:00
Saturday SUSTAINED SUCCESS Navy at Army West Point 1:30 - Lehigh has enjoyed impressive success, especially over the last 10 years (2010-19), earning a Patriot League Quarterfinal home game in nine of those seasons. Sunday - Over the last 10 years, the Mountain Hawks are second in the league in number of tournament cham- Bucknell at Lehigh 12:00 pionships (two), second in average finish (2.80) and second in quarterfinal home games (nine). American at Boston U. 12:00 - Lehigh is also second in number of Patriot League (regular season) victories (102) and number of dou- Loyola at Lafayette 2:00 ble-figure win seasons (seven). Holy Cross at Colgate 2:00 - Over the last seven years (even without current NBA standout CJ McCollum), the Mountain Hawks still stand second in total (regular season) Patriot League victories in that span with 75. PATRIOT LEAGUE WEEKLY AWARDS - Lehigh is one of just two teams to post 10+ Patriot League regular season victories in each of the last (2019-20) five years. Player of the Week Matt Wilson (Army) - 2/17 Javante McCoy (Boston University) - 2/10 TOUGH NONLEAGUE SCHEDULE Tommy Funk (Army West Point) - 2/3 Lehigh has tested itself (and been extremely competitive) against some of the nation’s best. Following Tommy Funk (Army West Point) - 1/27 Tommy Funk (Army West Point) - 1/20 their game at Auburn, the Mountain Hawks’ strength of schedule according to Ken Pomeroy stood as Max Mahoney (Boston U.) - 1/13 the 21st toughest in the nation. It was No. 22 as of Dec. 31 heading into Patriot League play. Lehigh Andrew Kostecka (Loyola) - 1/6 Andrew Kostecka (Loyola) - 12/30 faced four opponents in the top 100 of the Ken Pom rankings in the nonleague (all numbers as of Dec. Jordan Burns (Colgate) - 12/23 31): Auburn (15), Saint Mary’s (25), Virginia Tech (63) and Yale (70). Seven of the Mountain Hawks’ 10 Rapolas Ivanauskas (Colgate) - 12/16 Andrew Kostecka (Loyola) - 12/9 Division I nonleague opponents posted a winning record before their respective conference action. Lehigh Jordan Burns (Colgate) - 12/2 led undefeated Auburn 20-13 midway through the first half and after a Tigers’ run, pulled back within Justin Jaworski (Lafayette) - 11/25 Andrew Kostecka (Loyola) - 11/18 seven (48-41) with 7:56 still left in the game. A month prior, the Mountain Hawks trailed reigning Sweet Walter Whyte (Boston U.) - 11/11 16 team Virginia Tech by just five at the half, and trailed reigning NCAA Tournament team Saint Mary’s Rookie of the Week by only two after 20 minutes of play. The Mountain Hawks were within three of Yale with less than three Joe Pridgen (Holy Cross) - 2/17 minutes left in the game. Santi Aldama (Loyola) - 2/10 Joe Pridgen (Holy Cross) - 2/3 Joe Pridgen (Holy Cross) - 1/27 Daniel Deaver (Navy) - 1/20 Evan Taylor (Boston U.) - 1/13 COHEN, KARNIK, LIEB NAMED CAPTAINS Joe Pridgen (Holy Cross) - 1/6 Head coach Brett Reed announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2019-20 captains, which include seniors Jordan Joe Pridgen (Holy Cross) - 12/30 Joe Pridgen (Holy Cross) - 12/23 Cohen and Jack Lieb, and junior James Karnik. Joe Pridgen (Holy Cross) - 12/16 Joe Pridgen (Holy Cross) - 12/9 Cam Spence (Loyola) - 12/2 Cohen is Lehigh’s leading returning scorer after averaging 13.6 points during his junior campaign. Drew Lowder (Holy Cross) - 11/25 Among his many highlights was back-to-back games with 30+ points – at Boston University and home Golden Dike (Loyola) - 11/18 vs. Lafayette. A strong all-around student-athlete, Cohen was named third team All-Patriot League for Drew Lowder (Holy Cross) - 11/11 his on-court success while also garnering Academic All-League for a second straight season. Additional- Lehigh Honorable Mentions Jeameril Wilson - 2/17 ly, Cohen was named a Google Cloud Academic All-District honoree, the program’s first honoree since Jeameril Wilson - 2/10 2009. Karnik is the Mountain Hawks’ other returning starter from last season, averaging 9.3 points and Jordan Cohen - 1/13 Marques Wilson - 1/6 6.1 rebounds per contest. He was especially impressive in Patriot League play, averaging 11.4 points Evan Taylor - 12/30 and 6.6 boards. The team’s Coaches Award winner, Karnik tied for eighth in the league in rebounding James Karnik - 11/25 and was fourth in field goal percentage (59.2, 113-of-191). Lieb has not seen action in his Lehigh career due to injury, but has continued to make his presence felt as a veteran, so much so that his teammates helped make him a captain this season. Lehigh Sports CommunicationsExperience • 641 TaylorLehigh Street, FootballBethlehem, PA 2003 • Phone 610-758-3174 2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 4
MOUNTAIN HAWKS’ STATISTICAL LEADERS 2019-20 HONORS & AWARDS (NUMBER OF GAMES) Game Leaders Player 10+ 20+ 30+ 10+ 15+ 20+ 5+ 10+ 5+ 5+ D.D. Pts Reb Ast In-Season Awards Pts Pts Pts Rebs Rebs Rebs Ast Ast Steals Blks WEEKLY AWARDS 0 - Alamudun 1 1 1 1 5 Patriot League Player of the Week 1 - Wilson 16 1 1 1 1 6 6 1 2 - Betlow 1 1 Patriot League Rookie of the Week 4 - Arion 1 1 3 Evan Taylor - Jan. 13 5 - Taylor 8 2 4 10 - Roelke LEHIGH CAREER POINTS 11 - Cohen 19 6 1 12 11 19 1. 2,703 Daren Queenan 1985-88 13 - Karnik 10 5 4 2 9 2. 2,361 C.J. McCollum 2009-13 15 - Fenton 7 1 1 1 2 3. 2,043 Tim Kempton 2013-17 4. 1,969 Mike Polaha 1984-88 20 - Wilson 11 1 3 2 3 6 5. 1,841 Bob Krizansky 1988-92 25 - Porter 6. 1,791 Dozie Mbonu 1988-92 42 - Lieb 7. 1,762 Jose Olivero 2003-07 44 - Lynch 6 1 1 1 2 4 8. 1,742 Brett Eppehimer 1995-99 9. 1,578 Rashawne Glenn 1992-96 10. 1,526 Gabe Knutson 2009-13 11. 1,524 Matt Logie 1999-03 MILESTONE WATCH 12. 1,514 Marquis Hall 2006-10 A number of Lehigh players (and coaches) have recently reached significant career milestones or 13. 1,453 Austin Price 2013-17 have milestones within grasp, which were reached or could be reached this season. 14. 1,418 Chuck Penn 1988-93 15. 1,417 Kyle Leufroy 2015-pres. Player Milestone Currently Away 16. 1,368 Kahron Ross 2014-18 Jordan Cohen 1,000 points 1,223 -- 17. 1,350 Joe Knight# 2004-06 350 rebounds 373 -- 18. 1,327 Mackey McKnight 2010-14 19. 1,316 Bill Griffin 1976-79 300 assists 353 -- 20. 1,311 Charlie Brown 1974-77 100 steals 125 -- 21. 1,260 Zahir Carrington 2006-10 James Karnik 500 rebounds 498 2 22. 1,242 Bob Fortune 1968-70 Jeameril Wilson 250 points 407 -- 23. 1,231 Norm Brandl 1959-62 200 rebounds 211 -- 24. 1,230 Austen Rowland* 2003-04 25 . 1,223 Jordan Cohen 2016-pres . 26. 1,145 Fred Ketcho 1980-83 PRESEASON POLL ANNOUNCED 27. 1,139 Jared Hess 1996-00 The Patriot League preseason poll saw Lehigh come in seventh place with 84 points. A jumble of 28. 1,114 Lance Tejada$ 2014-2019 teams saw the Mountain Hawks just 14 points behind fourth-place Loyola and 29 points ahead of 29. 1,104 Jeff Vandemark 1977-80 30. 1,099 Johnny Waters 1969-71 eight-place Lafayette. The preseason All-League team and preseason Patriot League Player of the 31. 1,084 Hank Wisniewski 1971-73 Year were also announced on Wednesday. 32. 1,072 Ray Green: 1975-78 33. 1,068 Bill Cheslock 1985-88 Preseason Player of the Year 34. 1,058 Charles Blue 1979-82 Sa’eed Nelson, American, Sr., G Pleasantville, N.J./Saint Augustine Prep 35. 1,054 Ed Cahn 1952-55 36. 1,032 Jason Fichter 1991-95 Preseason All-Patriot League Team 37. 1,021 Mike O’Hara 1987-91 Sa’eed Nelson (American), Max Mahoney (Boston University), Jordan Burns (Colgate), Rapolas 38. 1,013 Holden Greiner 2009-13 Ivanauskas (Colgate), Andrew Kostecka (Loyola) #Played first two seasons at High Point *Played first three seasons at Delaware $Played first two seasons at East Carolina 2019-20 Patriot League Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll 1. Colgate, 162 points (18 first-place votes); 2. Bucknell, 130; 3. American, 126 (2); 4. Loyola Mary- land, 98; 5. Boston University, 97; 6. Army West Point, 86; 7 . Lehigh, 84; 8. Lafayette, 55; 9. Navy, 41; 10. Holy Cross, 21
2018-19 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS - Lehigh’s 7-4 non-league record was its best since 2012-2013. - Lehigh hosted a Patriot League Quarterfinal game (top four finish in league standings) for the ninth time in the last 10 years. - Lehigh recorded its 10th winning season in the past 11 years. Prior to this run, the program had just 10 winning seasons total since the 1932-1933 season. - The Mountain Hawks are one of just two teams to post double-digit Patriot League regular season victories over the past five years. - Head coach Brett Reed and his staffs surpassed 200 career wins, becoming only the fourth coach in Patriot League history to reach the milestone (and the fastest to do so). - Lehigh was one of only three teams in the top 20 nationally for field goal percentage, three- point field goal percentage and free throw percentage. National Ranks: 1st in 3pt FG%, 11th in FT%, 20th FG% Patriot League Ranks: 1st in Scoring, FG%, 3pt FG%, FT%, FG% Defense, Defensive Rebounds, 3pt Made Per Game (Tie); 2nd in Rebounding Offense - Lehigh’s 42.3 three-point percentage was a Patriot League record, breaking the previous mark of 41.8 held by Holy Cross in 1990-91. - Lance Tejada was named a candidate for the national Senior CLASS Award. The award
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at Saint Mary’s (11/23) - 3 2019-20 Evan Taylor (1) - DUNK COUNT 6:21 left in first half Current Count: 27 James Karnik (2) - By Player 11:13 left in second half James Karnik (19) 0:43 left in second half Jeameril Wilson (4) Reed Fenton (3) at Drake (11/21) - 3 Evan Taylor (1) James Karnik (2) - 16:54 left in first half By Game 5:49 left in second half vs . Loyola (1/5) - 2 Reed Fenton (1) - Jeameril Wilson (1) - 10:54 left in second half 17:02 left in second half vs . Misericordia (11/18) - 5 James Karnik (1) - James Karnik (3) - 1:55 left in second half 13:37 left in first half 18:37 left in second half vs . Loyola (1/5) - 4 3:34 left in second half James Karnik (4) - 17:30 left in first half Reed Fenton (1) - 15:58 left in first half 9:18 left in first half 19:18 left in second half 14:26 left in second half Jeameril Wilson (1) - 4:45 left in second half at Navy (1/2) - 1 James Karnik (1) - at Virginia Tech (11/16) - 2 16:09 left in second half James Karnik (1) - 4:11 left in first half at Auburn (12/21) - 1 James Karnik (1) - Jeameril Wilson (1) - 16:57 left in second half 18:21 left in second half
at Saint Francis (Pa .) (12/7) - 2 vs . Cairn (11/12) - 4 Reed Fenton (1) - James Karnik (3) - 16:21 left in first half 16:30 left in first half 15:23 left in first half James Karnik (1) - 19:46 left in second half 3:23 left in second half Jeameril Wilson (1) - 1:56 left in first half
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American (1/11) - 1 Patriot League Opponents 2019-20 Ed Porter (1) - LEHIGH’S 14:11 left in first half Colgate 20-7 120 L, 81-51 CHARGES TAKEN OPPONENT TRACKER Boston U. 16-11 142 L, 84-67 Current Count: 34 at Navy (1/2) - 2 Jeameril Wilson (1) - Team Record Rank^ Result Lafayette 16-9 206 L, 74-56 By Player 17:43 left in first half LEHIGH 7-19 321 -- W, 62-59 Reed Fenton (8) James Karnik (7) Marques Wilson (1) - American 13-12 222 W, 82-73 Ed Porter (6) 9:52 left in first half Nonleague Opponents L, 77-56 Marques Wilson (6) at Princeton (12/29) - 3 Auburn 22-3 33 L, 74-51 Army West Point 13-12 252 L, 80-79 Jordan Cohen (3) Reed Fenton (1) - Nic Lynch (2) 9:53 left in first half Saint Mary’s 21-6 36 L, 77-66 L, 79-66 Jakob Alamudun (1) Yale 18-6 50 L, 78-65 Bucknell 10-17 255 L, 72-56 Jeameril Wilson (1) James Karnik (2) - Jake Betlow (1) 1:09 left in first half Virginia Tech 15-10 93 L, 79-53 Navy 13-12 256 L, 64-58 16:28 left in second half Drake 17-10 173 L, 74-58 L, 88-83 By Game at Auburn (12/21) - 1 Saint Francis (Pa.) 17-8 181 L, 77-69 Loyola 13-14 264 W, 78-71 vs . Holy Cross (2/12) - 2 James Karnik (1) - Princeton 11-10 182 L, 71-62 Holy Cross 3-24 342 L, 96-95 (OT) Marques Wilson (2) - 6:31 left in first half 6:34 left in first half Monmouth 14-11 205 L, 66-62 W, 89-82 2:36 left in first half vs . Yale (12/7) - 2 Albany 14-12 237 W, 74-70 Jordan Cohen (1) - Columbia 6-18 270 L, 68-64 at Lafayette (2/10) - 1 16:40 left in second half as of Monday, Feb. 17 Reed Fenton (1) - 9:36 left in first half Ed Porter (1) - 6:58 left in second half Ken Pomeroy Rankings vs . Colgate (2/5) - 3 Reed Fenton (1) - at Saint Francis (Pa .) (12/4) - 2 17:33 left in first half James Karnik (1) - 10:49 left in first half Ed Porter (1) - 11:15 left in first half Jordan Cohen (1) - NONLEAGUE SUCCESS 16:11 left in second half Nic Lynch (1) - Lehigh’s 7-4 nonleague record in 2018-19 was its best since 2012-13 when it 13:07 left in second half at Columbia (11/30) - 1 Ed Porter (1) - finished 10-3, one year before going 7-6 in 2013-14. The Mountain Hawks’ vs . Army West Point (2/1) - 1 11:00 left in second half only losses last season came to three power-conference opponents (Miami, Nic Lynch (1) - 4:23 left in first half at Drake (11/21) - 1 Kansas State and West Virginia) along with Ivy League power Yale. Among Reed Fenton (1) - at American (1/27) - 2 9:06 left in second half Lehigh’s victories was a win over another strong Ivy League squad Princeton, Reed Fenton (2) - 2:16 left in first half vs . Cairn (11/12) - 3 while also beating preseason NEC favorite Saint Francis (Pa.). 16:28 left in second half Jordan Cohen (1) - 14:42 left in second half vs . Lafayette (1/25) - 3 Reed Fenton (1) - Ed Porter (1) - 15:29 left in first half 8:52 left in second half COACH REED PUTTING UP THE W’S Ed Porter (1) - Jakob Alamudun (1) 10:24 left in second half 3:37 left in second half Head coach Brett Reed reached 100-career Patriot League (regular season) Jake Betlow (1) - at Albany (11/9) - 4 wins last season, becoming just the fourth coach in league history to reach 6:02 left in second half Marques Wilson (2) 11:37 left in first half that plateau. Below is the list. Reed tied Jeff Jones of American coach for at Holy Cross (1/22) - 1 8:21 left in first half Marques Wilson (1) - fastest to reach 100 PL wins in terms of number of seasons (11th season for 11:34 left in first half Reed Fenton (1) - 0:21 left in first half both Reed and Jones). However, for both Flannery and Jones, it took fewer James Karnik (1) - games to reach 100. 14:25 left in second half Here is where Reed stands among Patriot League laurels for total wins and Patriot League victories. Reed’s 200th win came during a 78-72 home-open- focuses on four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and ing win over Marist on Nov. 13, 2018. He tied Jones for third place with a competition. Tejada marked Lehigh’s eighth candidate in the past eleven home win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (Dec. 22) and overtook Jones with an 86-83 years. victory over Lafayette (Jan. 2) in Stabler Arena. With the thrilling overtime - Tejada tied a school-record with 10 made three-pointers at Holy Cross, win at Lafayette on Jan. 30, Reed moved past Jones all alone into third place tying Joe Knight and teammate Pat Andree. for Patriot League victories. - The Mountain Hawks featured one first team All-League honoree (Teja- da) and two third-team honorees (Jordan Cohen and Kyle Leufroy). Le- Most Patriot League Games Won (Regular Season) high has had three All-League honorees three times in the last four years. 166 Fran O’Hanlon, Lafayette (1995-present) Prior to that, it happened just one other time in program history. 126 Pat Flannery, Bucknell (1994-08) - Leufroy became the first player in program history to finish his career 8-0 118 Brett Reed, Lehigh (2007-present) vs. Lafayette. Leufroy went on to finish 8-0 against American as well. Iron- 108 Jeff Jones, American (2001-13) ically, the year before Leufroy arrived at Lehigh, Lafayette vs. American 95 Ralph Willard, Holy Cross (1999-09) was the Patriot League Championship Game matchup. - Lehigh finished 5-3 in February to extend its February mark to 27-5 (84.4 Most Games Won, All Games as PL Coach win percentage) since February of 2016. That mark since that point is 339 Fran O’Hanlon, Lafayette (1995-present) fourth in the nation, only behind Gonzaga, Vermont and Kansas ahead of 234 Pat Flannery, Bucknell (1994-08) Wichita State. 22 5 Brett Reed, Lehigh (2007-present) - The Mountain Hawks reached 20 wins for the second time in the last 205 Jeff Jones, American (2001-13) three years and fifth time in the last 10. Prior to that, the program had just 192 Ralph Willard, Holy Cross (1999-09) two 20-win seasons in program history. - The program’s top three totals for Patriot League wins have come in the MCCOLLUM STARRING FOR TRAIL BLAZERS last three seasons. 1) 13 in 2015-16, t-2) 12 in 2016-17 and 2018-19. - Former Lehigh standout C.J. McCollum is starring in his seventh NBA - The top two comeback wins in Coach Reed’s tenure as Lehigh head season with the Portland Trail Blazers. coach came in 2018-19: 19 at Army West Point and 18 at Holy Cross. - McCollum is currently averaging 21.3 points per game this season. That - Over the last four years, Lehigh has been first (2018-19), ninth (2017-18), number is currently 21st in the NBA (as of the All-Star Break). McCollum 23rd (39.2) and 15th (2015-16) nationally in three-point percentage. averaged 20+ points per game each of the previous four years as one of the - Lehigh’s 80.0 points per game was most in Coach Reed’s career. It also NBA’s most elite scorers. marked just the second time since the turn of the century that a Patriot League team averaged 80+ per game. 2019-20 Season Highlights - McCollum scored 20+ points in 10 straight games (Nov. 16 through Dec. 4). - McCollum scored 35 points on Oct. 27 at Dallas, knocking down 13-of-26 from the field and 8-of-8 from the free throw line. - McCollum scored 32 points on Nov. 16 at San Antonio. He shot 13-of-25 from the field, including 6-of-11 from 3-point range while adding seven assists and six rebounds. Lehigh Sports CommunicationsExperience • 641 TaylorLehigh Street, FootballBethlehem, PA 2003 • Phone 610-758-3174 2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 7 - On Nov. 21 at Milwaukee, McCollum scored 37 points on 15-of-29 shooting, OFFENSIVE JUGGERNAUT including 5-of-10 from 3. He also added 10 assists for a double-double, and Lehigh is consistently near the top of the Patriot League in scoring, leading the six rebounds. way in 2009-10 (75.1 PPG), 2010-11 (73.6), 2011-12 (75.7) and 2012-13 (73.1). In - McCollum scored 33 points on Dec. 4 against Sacramento, shooting 14-of-22 2016-17, the Mountain Hawks finished second (76.0 points per game) before from the field, including 5-of-10 from 3-point range. finishing second again last season (77.9). Every other year in between, Lehigh - McCollum scored 30 points in a Dec. 16 road win at Phoenix while adding has finished in the top half of the league in scoring. seven rebounds and six assists. He scored 30+ points in a second and third straight game as well, scoring 30 vs. Golden State (Dec. 18) and 31 against Last year, the Mountain Hawks averaged 80.0 points per game, first in the Orlando (Dec. 21). Patriot League . Lehigh is averaging 68 .0 points per contest so far this year, eclipsing 80 points vs . Cairn (Nov . 12), against Misericordia (Nov . 18) and 2018-19 Season Highlights vs . American (Jan . 11), against Navy (Jan . 15), at Holy Cross (Jan . 22) and - Among many highlights, McCollum scored 40 points against Milwaukee vs . Holy Cross (Feb . 12) . on Nov. 6, the most points ever scored by the Trail Blazers against the Bucks. - McCollum scored 35 points in just 28 minutes on Dec. 30 vs. Philadelphia, shooting 13-of-18 from the field. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - McCollum recorded his first-career triple-double on Saturday, Jan. 26 vs. Year after year, Lehigh has excelled at the charity stripe. In 2016-17, the Moun- Atlanta, posting 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a 120-111 win. tain Hawks knocked down 77.2 percent from the line (448-of-580), good for 12th in the nation. In 2017-18, the Mountain Hawks shot 77.7 percent (373-of- Additional Notes 480), first in the Patriot League and 12th in the nation. Last year, Lehigh shot - During the 2017-18 season, McCollum was the talk of the NBA on Jan . 31, 77.4 percent (480-of-620), 11th in the nation. So far this year, the Mountain 2018 when he scored a career-high 50 points vs . Chicago . McCollum set a Hawks are shooting 74 .6 percent (296-of-393), good for 54th in the nation . Portland franchise record for points in a quarter with 28 in the first. It also marked the most points any NBA player scored in a quarter this season. McCollum went on to tally 50 points on 18-of-25 shooting, including 6-of-9 HOME SWEET STABLER from three-point range. It came in just 29 minutes as McCollum didn’t play The Mountain Hawks have won 20 of their last 30, 63 of their last 97, 85 of the fourth quarter with the Trail Blazers leading comfortably. He became their last 123 and 98 of their last 141 in the friendly confines of Stabler Arena. just the second NBA player in the shot clock era (along with Golden State’s They had an 11-game home win streak snapped vs. Bryant on Dec. 29, 2012 Klay Thompson) to score 50+ points in less than 30 minutes. and an eight-game winning streak snapped on Jan. 5, 2014 against Boston - On June 27, 2013, McCollum became the first player in school history to University. Lehigh also had an eight-game home winning streak snapped be selected in the NBA Draft. He declared for the 2012 draft, but officially during the 2016 Patriot League Championship Game. withdrew from the NBA Draft on Monday, Apr. 9, 2012 to return to Lehigh for his senior season. McCollum went on to write a piece published on Sport- Here’s a look at Lehigh’s home success since the start of the 2002-03 season: ing News’ website titled “Why I’m returning to Lehigh for my senior year,” Overall Record: 180-71 (.717) citing earning his degree as one of the primary reasons. Non-League Record: 81-23 (.779) Patriot League Record (Regular and Postseason): 99-48 (.673) STRONG IN THE CLASSROOM Longest Winning Streak: 16 games (11/25/03 - 12/6/04) - The Mountain Hawks take a lot of pride in their academic performance. - Lehigh enjoyed tremendous success during the fall with nine posting a UP NEXT... semester GPA of 3.37 or higher - Jack Lieb (3.71, Finance), Reed Fenton (3.67, The Mountain Hawks return to Stabler Arena for their final two home games Engineering), David Roelke (3.59, Political Science), Andrei Arion (3.56, of the season. Lehigh hosts Bucknell on Sunday (12 p.m.) on Senior Day Bioengineering), Jakob Alamudun (3.55, Arts and Sciences), James Karnik before hosting Boston University on Wednesday (7 p.m.). (3.42, Design), Ed Porter (3.42, Sociology), Jordan Cohen (3.39, Finance) and Evan Taylor (3.37, Arts and Sciences) - Last spring, seven Mountain Hawks were named to the Patriot League FOLLOW LEHIGH BASKETBALL Lehigh Basketball on the TV, Radio and Internet Academic Honor Roll - Shane Acoveno (3.55, Computer Science), Pat Andree Locally, Lehigh basketball can be seen on Service Electric Cable’s 2 Sports. (3.50, Psychology), Jordan Cohen (4.0, Finance), Joe Foley (4.0, Business), Over the air waves, Lehigh basketball can be heard on the exclusive home of Jack Lieb (3.25, Finance), Ed Porter (3.47, Sociology) and David Roelke (3.70, Lehigh Athletics, Fox Sports Radio of the Lehigh Valley (1230 and 1320 AM). Political Science). Once again this year, Lehigh will broadcast the LIVE audio of every men’s - Both Andree and Cohen were named to the five-member Academic All-Pa- game and LIVE video home games on the web at Lehighsports.com. triot League team each of the last two seasons. Prior to last year, Lehigh had never featured more than one student-athlete on the team. Facebook - Facebook.com/LehighAthletics - Cohen was also named 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-District, Lehigh’s Twitter - Twitter.com/LehighMBB first Academic All-District honoree since Marquis Hall in 2009. Instagram- Instagram.com/Lehigh_Mens_Basketball YouTube - YouTube.com/LehighSports DOUBLE THE PRODUCTION - Lehigh has seven double-doubles this season, led by four from James Karnik. Here’s a rundown: - at Lafayette (Feb. 8) - Jeameril Wilson - vs. Army West Point (Feb. 1) - Nic Lynch - at Saint Francis (Pa.) (Dec. 4) - James Karnik - at Saint Mary’s (Nov. 23) - James Karnik - vs. Misericordia (Nov. 18) - James Karnik - vs. Cairn (Nov. 12): Jakob Alamudun - vs. Monmouth (Nov. 5): James Karnik - The Mountain Hawks posted nine double-doubles last season, three from Nic Lynch (at Miami on Nov. 9, vs. Princeton on Nov. 16 and at Loyola on Mar. 2), two from Pat Andree (vs. Marist on Nov. 13 and vs. Lafayette on Jan. 2), two from James Karnik (vs. Loyola on Jan. 6) and two from Kyle Leufroy (at Holy Cross on Jan. 9 and at Army on Feb. 2).
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THE LAST TIME... A LEHIGH TEAM... A LEHIGH PLAYER... Scored 100+ points Recorded a double-double in points and rebounds vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/12/16) 13 points, 15 rebounds - Jeameril Wilson Lehigh won, 100-67 at Lafayette (2/8/20) Lehigh won, 62-59 Scored 90+ points at Holy Cross (1/22/20) Recorded a double-double in points and assists Lehigh lost, 96-95 (OT) 17 points, 10 assists - Kahron Ross vs. Bucknell (2/25/15) Scored 80+ points Lehigh won, 84-65 vs. Holy Cross (2/12/20) Lehigh won, 89-82 Scored 25+ points in a game 25 - Nic Lynch Allowed 90+ points vs. Army West Point (2/1/20) at Holy Cross (1/22/20) Lehigh lost, 80-79 Lehigh lost, 96-95 (OT) Scored 35+ points in a game Had five players in double figures 36 - Lance Tejada J. Wilson - 13, Lynch - 12, Cohen - 12, Fenton - 12, M. Wilson - 12 at Holy Cross (1/9/19) at Lafayette (2/8/20) Lehigh won, 99-94 (OT) Lehigh won, 62-59 Recorded 5 or more steals in a game Had two players score 15+ points 5 - Kahron Ross J. Wilson - 20, Fenton - 15 vs. Bucknell (2/5/18) at Army West Point (2/15/20) Lehigh won, 92-89 (OT) Lehigh lost, 79-66 Handed out 10 or more assists in a game Had two players score 20+ points 10 - Kyle Leufroy Cohen - 28, M. Wilson - 21 at Yale (12/5/18) vs. Navy (1/15/20) Lehigh lost, 97-87 Lehigh lost, 88-83 Handed out 5 or more assists in a game 9 - Marques Wilson Shot 50% or better from the floor vs. Holy Cross (2/12/20) 50.0% (31-62) - vs. Holy Cross (2/12/20) Lehigh won, 89-82 Lehigh won, 89-82 Grabbed 10 or more rebounds in a game Shot 50% or better from three-point range 15 - Jeameril Wilson 50.0 (10-20) - at Holy Cross (1/22/20) at Lafayette (2/8/20) Lehigh lost, 96-95 (OT) Lehigh won, 62-59
Did not hit a three-pointer Blocked 5 or more shots in a game 0-for-13 - vs. Columbia (11/23/14) 6 - Jesse Chuku Lehigh lost, 54-44 at Boston University (1/31/16) Lehigh lost, 75-73 Played an overtime game at Holy Cross (1/22/20) Made 10+ three pointers in a game Lehigh lost, 96-95 (OT) 10 - Lance Tejada at Holy Cross (1/9/19) Played a double overtime game Lehigh won, 99-94 (OT) vs. Loyola (1/24/18) Lehigh lost, 91-88 (2OT) Made 5+ three-pointers in a game 6 - Reed Fenton Recorded 10 steals vs. Army West Point (2/1/20) 10 - at Navy (1/2/20) Lehigh lost, 80-79 Lehigh lost, 64-58 Hit a game-winning shot Forced 20 turnovers Mackey McKnight - driving layup with 0.5 seconds left in OT 20 - at Navy (1/24/19) at Boston University (2/1/14) Lehigh won, 85-74 Lehigh won, 82-80 (OT)
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Shoots 30-39%:...... 1-7 Shoots under 30%:...... 0-0 Allows 50% or more...... 1-9 Allows 40-49%:...... 1-10 Allows 30-39%:...... 4-0 Allows under 30%:...... 1-0 Shoots 50% or more 3FG:...... 0-2 Shoots 40-49% 3FG:...... 4-3 Shoots 30-39% 3FG:...... 1-7 Shoots under 30% 3FG:...... 2-7 Outrebounds opponents:...... 5-5 Is outrebounded:...... 2-11 Ties opponent in rebounding:...... 0-3 Commits fewer than 15 turnovers:.4-12 Commits 15 or more turnovers:...... 3-7 Forces 15 or more turnovers:...... 3-5 Forces fewer than 15 turnovers:...... 4-14 Commits more turnovers:...... 3-13 Commits fewer turnovers:...... 4-5 Tie in turnovers...... 0-1
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No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Major 0 Jakob Alamudun Fr. F 6-6 225 Huntington Beach, Calif./Marina High School Arts and Sciences 1 Jeameril Wilson So. F 6-7 200 Chicago, Ill./Woodstock Academy (Notre Dame College Prep) Business 2 Jake Betlow Fr. G 6-2 165 Far Hills, N.J./St. Benedict’s Business 4 Andrei Arion Fr. G 6-3 180 Bucharest, Romania/American International School of Bucharest Bioengineering 5 Evan Taylor Fr. G 6-6 200 Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West High School Arts and Sciences 10 David Roelke Sr. G 6-2 180 Sharon, Mass./Sharon High School Political Science 11 Jordan Cohen Sr. G 6-2 185 Tarzana, Calif./Campbell Hall Finance 13 James Karnik Jr. C 6-9 225 Surrey, B.C./Orangeville Prep Design 15 Reed Fenton Fr. G 6-4 165 Latrobe, Pa./Greater Latrobe High School Engineering 20 Marques Wilson Jr. G 6-4 210 Edmond, Okla./Edmond North High School Finance 25 Ed Porter Sr. F 6-7 215 Hawthorne, Fla./Eastside High School Sociology 42 Jack Lieb Sr. C 6-10 245 Deerfield, Ill./Brewster Academy Finance 44 Nic Lynch So. C 6-11 250 Seattle, Wash./Seattle Prep Arts and Sciences
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No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Major 0 Jakob Alamudun Fr. F 6-6 225 Huntington Beach, Calif./Marina High School Arts and Sciences 4 Andrei Arion Fr. G 6-3 180 Bucharest, Romania/American International School of Bucharest Bioengineering 2 Jake Betlow Fr. G 6-2 165 Far Hills, N.J./St. Benedict’s Business 11 Jordan Cohen Sr. G 6-2 185 Tarzana, Calif./Campbell Hall Finance 15 Reed Fenton Fr. G 6-4 165 Latrobe, Pa./Greater Latrobe High School Engineering 13 James Karnik Jr. C 6-9 225 Surrey, B.C./Orangeville Prep Design 42 Jack Lieb Sr. C 6-10 245 Deerfield, Ill./Brewster Academy Finance 44 Nic Lynch So. C 6-11 250 Seattle, Wash./Seattle Prep Arts and Sciences 25 Ed Porter Sr. F 6-7 215 Hawthorne, Fla./Eastside High School Sociology 10 David Roelke Sr. G 6-2 180 Sharon, Mass./Sharon High School Political Science 5 Evan Taylor Fr. G 6-6 200 Glen Ellyn, Ill./Glenbard West High School Arts and Sciences 1 Jeameril Wilson So. F 6-7 200 Chicago, Ill./Woodstock Academy (Notre Dame College Prep) Business 20 Marques Wilson Jr. G 6-4 210 Edmond, Okla./Edmond North High School Finance
Murray H. Goodman ’48 Head Coach: Brett Reed (Eckerd College ’95), 13th Season Assistant Coaches: Harry Morra (DeSales ‘04), Noel Hightower (Chestnut Hill ‘16), Quinn McDowell (William & Mary ‘12) Director of Basketball Operations: Greg Tarca (Quinnipiac ‘18) Student-Athlete Support & Enrichment Coordinator: Billy Dunn (Cairn University ‘93)
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE BY POSITION BY STATE/COUNTRY Jakob Alamudun: Guards (7): Andrei Arion, Jake Betlow, Jordan California (2): Jakob Alamudun, Jordan Cohen AL-ah-MOO (like a cow)-doon (like noon) Cohen, Reed Fenton, David Roelke, Evan Tay- Florida (1): Ed Porter Andrei Arion: AR-E-on lor, Marques Wilson Illinois (3): Jack Lieb, Evan Taylor, Jeameril Wilson Jordan Cohen: COE-in Forwards (3): Jakob Alamudun, Ed Porter, Massachusetts (1): David Roelke Jack Lieb: LEEB Jeameril Wilson New Jersey (1): Jake Betlow David Roelke: ROLL-key Centers (3): James Karnik, Jack Lieb, Nic Lynch Oklahoma (1): Marques Wilson Jeameril Wilson: Ja-MEAR-ull Pennsylvania (1): Reed Fenton Marques Wilson: MARK-iss Washington (1): Nic Lynch
BY CLASS British Columbia, Canada (1): James Karnik Romania (1): Andrei Arion Seniors (4): Jordan Cohen, Jack Lieb, Ed Porter, David Roelke Juniors (2): James Karnik, Marques Wilson Sophomores (2): Nic Lynch, Jeameril Wilson Freshmen (5): Jakob Alamudun, Andrei Arion, Jake Betlow, Reed Fenton, Evan Taylor
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#0 Jakob Alamudun #1 Jeameril Wilson #2 Jake Betlow #4 Andrei Arion Fr. - F - 6-6 - 225 lbs. So. - F - 6-7 - 200 lbs. Fr. - G - 6-2 - 165 lbs. Fr. - G - 6-3 - 180 lbs.
#5 Evan Taylor #10 David Roelke #11 Jordan Cohen #13 James Karnik Fr. - G - 6-6 - 200 lbs. Sr. - G - 6-2 - 180 lbs. Sr. - G - 6-2 - 185 lbs. Jr. - C - 6-9 - 225 lbs.
#15 Reed Fenton #20 Marques Wilson #25 Ed Porter #42 Jack Lieb Fr. - G - 6-4 - 165 lbs. Jr. - G - 6-4 - 210 lbs. Sr. - F - 6-7 - 215 lbs. Sr. - C - 6-10 - 245 lbs.
#44 Nic Lynch Dr. Brett Reed So. - C - 6-11 - 250 lbs. Head Coach
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champion Bucknell to clinch a home game in the Patriot League Quarterfinals. Several individuals took their play to new levels in 2014-15, highlighted BRETT REED by Kempton who was named the league’s Player of the Year as just a soph- Head Coach omore. Along with Kempton, freshman Kahron Ross became the Mountain 13th Year as Lehigh Head Coach Hawks’ fifth Patriot League Rookie of the Year in the previous nine seasons, along with Marquis Hall (2007), Rob Keefer (2008), McCollum (2010) and Kempton (2014). Ross set a single-game record with 14 assists in Lehigh’s thrilling win at Arizona State. Lehigh rebounded from a slow start in 2015-16 winning 11 straight The 2019-20 season is Dr. Brett Reed’s 13th as the Murray H. Goodman games beginning in early February, tying the program’s 90-year school ’48 Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lehigh University. In 12 years on the record. The Mountain Hawks surged to the No. 2 seed in the league tour- sideline, Reed has become the winningest coach in Lehigh history and has nament and went on to host the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship won more than 70 percent of his games at Stabler Arena. game. It marked the sixth time in seven seasons that Lehigh has played at During the 2012-13 season, Reed won his 100th career game and became least one Patriot League Tournament game at home. The Mountain Hawks the fastest coach to 100 wins in the history of the Patriot League. The same wrapped up an undefeated February, their first undefeated month since season, he also became the all-time winningest coach in school history. Early November of 1993. When all was said and done, Lehigh finished the season in the 2018-19 season, he reached 200 career victories. Reed is the Patriot with a school-record 13 Patriot League victories. League’s second longest-tenured coach. Kempton and Ross were each named first team All-Patriot League, Reed owns a 58.1 career Division I winning percentage, good for sixth in marking the first time in school history Lehigh has featured multiple first Patriot League history and second among active coaches. Reed’s 218 overall team honorees. Ross broke the school’s single-season record for assists (194), wins, and 114 Patriot League victories, are both third in league history. previously held by Mackey McKnight. Kempton was also named Patriot Reed has consistently won at Lehigh, eclipsing 20 wins three times League Player of the Year for the second straight season, becoming just in a four-year span from 2009-13, which also included three national post- the third player in league history to earn the honor twice before his senior season appearances. The Mountain Hawks twice won the Patriot League season. The others were McCollum and Colgate’s Adonal Foyle. As a team, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament while advancing to the College Lehigh finished the season 15th nationally in three-point percentage (39.2). Basketball Invitational in 2013. Lehigh reached back-to-back Patriot League The Mountain Hawks finished the 2016-17 season with a 20-12 record, Championship Games in 2016 and 2017, marking the third and fourth times tied for second in the league standings before defeating Colgate and Boston in eight seasons the Mountain Hawks played in the title game. In 2018-19, University in the Patriot League Tournament to reach their second straight Reed led Lehigh to 20 victories for the fifth time in 10 years, finishing in the title game. Among Lehigh’s wins was an 87-73 win at Mississippi State, the top four of the league standings in nine of the last 10 seasons. Reed’s teams program’s first-ever victory over the SEC. The Mountain Hawks also defeated have played their best basketball when it matters, posting a 22-2 record in eventual Ivy League Champion Princeton as one of four wins over NCAA February between 2016 and 2018 (9-0 in 2016, 6-2 in 2017 and 7-0 in 2018). Tournament teams. Kempton led the league in points (20.4) and rebounds Counting last season, the Mountain Hawks are 27-5 in February dating back (10.4) and was named a Final Five Finalist for Kareem-Abdul Jabbar National to 2016, and 59-33 in the month during Reed’s head coaching career. Center of the Year. He also became Lehigh’s first-ever participant in the 2017 Lehigh has developed plenty of impressive talent in Reed’s tenure, Reese’s® Division I College All-Star Game, going on to score a game-high led by two-time All-American and Patriot League Player of the Year C.J. 21 points. McCollum ’13 who was selected 10th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers In 2017-18, Lehigh graduated over 4,000 points and 1,600 rebounds in the 2013 NBA Draft and has developed into an NBA star. McCollum has from the previous year, but still found itself near the top of the league finished at or near the top 20 in the NBA in scoring each of the last three standings. The Mountain Hawks won eight straight games to end the regular seasons (23.0 points per game in 2016-17, 21.4 in 2017-18 and 21.0 in 2018- season tied for third place in the league. Among the victories was a thrilling 19). Tim Kempton ‘17 was a two-time Patriot League Player of the Year, overtime win over Bucknell in early February, handing the eventual Patriot who was invited to play for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Summer League Champion its last defeat until the NCAA Tournament. Lehigh fin- League following graduation, leading to a professional contract overseas. ished the season 4-1 in overtime. Ross finished his career as the Lehigh and Reed has recruited at an extremely effective rate, having secured five of the Patriot League all-time career leader for assists. He was named second team last 12 Patriot League Rookies of the Year along with many alumni playing All-Patriot League, becoming the program’s first-ever four-time All-League professionally overseas. honoree. Ross also became the first student-athlete in program history to Reed will be most remembered for the 2011-12 season, when the Moun- finish his career 4-0 at archrival Lafayette. In one stretch, Lehigh exceeded 50 tain Hawks posted a school-record 27 wins, along with the program’s third percent from three-point range in six straight games. The Mountain Hawks Patriot League Championship (and second in the three years). The highlight had double-digit makes in eight straight and 10-of-11, finishing the year 40.6 was a historic 75-70 NCAA Tournament win over Duke, becoming only percent as a team, good for ninth nationally. the sixth No. 15 seed to ever beat a No. 2 seed and second in the same day The hot shooting continued in 2018-19 as Lehigh knocked down 42.3 (Norfolk State defeated Missouri just hours earlier). McCollum led the way percent of its three-pointers, leading the nation and almost a full percent with 30 points as Lehigh never trailed by more than five and was leading for more than any other team in the country. It also marked a Patriot League much of the game. Mountain Hawks’ largest lead came in the final minute record. The Mountain Hawks finished the year 20-11 and 12-6 in league play, (eight) as the squad always had an answer for the Blue Devils’ runs. their fifth straight season with 10+ Patriot League victories. Lehigh’s 7-4 non- That game helped put the Lehigh men’s basketball program squarely league record was its best since 2011-12. Lance Tejada received All-League on the map as over the ensuing days, the Mountain Hawks were featured recognition for a second straight season, garnering first-team laurels for the in an endless number of national media outlets including SportsCenter, first time. The Mountain Hawks did not lose two straight games all season, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sports Illustrated, USA Today and much showing strong resiliency and an ability to bounce back. In the Patriot League more. The Mountain Hawks entered the following season ranked among Quarterfinals vs. Army, Lehigh came back from a double-figure second-half the mid-major’s best teams by numerous outlets. The 2011-12 season also deficit to advance, marking the Mountain Hawks’ third double-figure sec- featured a school record for nonleague wins (12), the Mountain Hawks ond-half comeback against the Black Knights of the season. In the Patriot shattered the program’s previous wins record of 22 (also set by a Reed-led League opener at Holy Cross, Lehigh erased an 18-point deficit to beat the team). Along the way, Lehigh played tough against power conference foes, Crusaders in overtime, the largest comeback in Reed’s head coaching tenure. including NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed Michigan State when the Mountain Tejada tied the program record for three-pointers with 10 in the victory, tying Hawks held a 38-35 lead at the half. the mark set by Joe Knight and teammate Pat Andree. Less than a month The Mountain Hawks earned two more wins against power conference later, Lehigh went on to erase a 19-point deficit at Army West Point. foes during the 2014-15 season as Lehigh took a big step forward in its quest Another impressive season under Reed came in 2012-13 when the Moun- to return to championship contention. The Mountain Hawks’ season was tain Hawks finished 21-10 and played in a national postseason tournament highlighted by two wins over power conference opponents DePaul and Ari- for a second straight season and third time in four years. Lehigh began the zona State, and a tight loss to eventual No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament season 9-2, including an eight-game winning streak capped off by a 90-75 Villanova. After a slow start to Patriot League play, the Mountain Hawks win at North Texas. McCollum went down with a season-ending injury at rebounded by winning seven-of-eight games midway through the league VCU on Jan. 5, but the Mountain Hawks wouldn’t go away quietly. Lehigh schedule. Late in the season, Lehigh dominated eventual regular season Lehigh Sports CommunicationsExperience • 641 TaylorLehigh Street, FootballBethlehem, PA 2003 • Phone 610-758-3174 2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 16 posted a 10-4 record in league play to tie for second in the league standings. head coaches in the entire nation to have earned their doctorate degrees. Reed picked up his 100th career win in style as the Mountain Hawks defeated Reed was also honored during his academic career with a number of awards Fairleigh Dickinson, 102-62. He went on to post his school record-breaking including the prestigious Thomas C. Rumbell Fellowship. victory in a 72-43 win at Navy. Following the season, McCollum, the Patriot Reed and his wife Kindra reside in Bethlehem with their sons Brendan League’s all-time leading scorer, became the first player in school history and Calvin, and daughter Makenna. and second in league history selected in the NBA Draft. Reed’s first Patriot League Title as head coach came in 2009-10 when he WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT COACH REED led the Mountain Hawks to their second Patriot League Tournament Cham- “Brett Reed is an excellent basketball coach. In just a few years, he has led pionship, first outright regular season league title, the most wins in school the resurgence of Lehigh basketball and turned it into a power from the history (at the time) and the most-ever wins at Stabler Arena. The Mountain Patriot League. He’s building a program that can withstand one of sport’s Hawks also led the Patriot League in scoring offense, scoring margin, three- ultimate challenges – the test of time. It is undoubtedly an impressive point percentage, assist-to-turnover ratio and defensive rebounds. Their 220 made three-pointers established a new school record, later broken just four accomplishment.” seasons later when Lehigh knocked down 235 in 2013-14. The 2009-10 team - Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University and U.S. National Team Head Coach also set a mark for the most dominant run in the Patriot League Tournament’s history, winning every game by 15 points or more. They also excelled in the “I’ve known Brett Reed for over 10 years, and was fortunate to have him classroom. Lehigh’s starting five of Dave Buchberger, Zahir Carrington, Hall, on my staff and watch him develop as a coach. I strongly believe Brett is McCollum and Gabe Knutson achieved an average grade point average of one of the best young coaches in the country. His performance in 2011-12 3.2. was as good as or better than anyone in our profession. He’s an excellent During Reed’s second season at the helm in 2008-09 season, the Moun- basketball coach on the floor, has incredible demeanor on the sideline and tain Hawks continued to build upon the solid foundation established at the has proven that he is a top-notch recruiter.” beginning of his Lehigh career. The accomplishments included the most - Fran McCaffery, former Lehigh and current University of Iowa Head Coach overall road wins since 1991 and the school’s first-ever victory over a Big East foe. Hall went onto became Lehigh’s first-ever Patriot League Men’s “I am very proud of the success Brett has enjoyed as the head men’s basket- Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year, while Carrington was the school’s ball coach at Lehigh University. Brett is extremely intelligent, hard-working first All-District selection since 1988. In his first season as a collegiate head coach, Reed led the Mountain and passionate about the game of basketball and is a terrific role model Hawks to the third most wins for a first-year headman in the 108-season for the young men in his program. I am excited for what Brett has been history of Lehigh Basketball. Reed mentored the Mountain Hawks’ second able to accomplish in his short time as the head coach at Lehigh and am consecutive Patriot League Rookie of the Year in Keefer as Lehigh became the confident that he will continue to be successful for many years to come.” first school in the league to accomplish that feat. In addition, Reed oversaw - Billy Taylor, former Lehigh and Head Coach and current University of Iowa a defensive unit that held league foe Bucknell to just 39 points on February Director of Operations 27, 2008 - the second fewest points ever allowed by the Brown and White since the inception of Patriot League play in 1990. “Brett Reed is respected by our student-athletes, he is an excellent teacher Reed has recruited and developed some excellent basketball talent and communicator and has been an extremely productive recruiter. I ad- over the course of his career at Lehigh. In addition to McCollum and several mire his values, his work ethic, his energy and his devotion to our players, Rookie of the Year performers, there have been a host of others who have their education and their experience.” enjoyed individual accomplishments and rec- ognition. Lehigh has also featured high-level - Joe Sterrett, Lehigh Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics performers in the classroom and community as well. Hall was named the Patriot League Reed’s Coaching Resume Scholar-Athlete of the Year in consecutive seasons while Knutson was a three-time Year Record (Pct.) PL Home Notables Academic All-Patriot League performer. 2007-08 14-15 (.483) 7-7 11-4 Andree and Jordan Cohen were named Aca- 2008-09 15-14 (.517) 5-9 8-6 demic All-League in 2017-18. Hall, McCollum 2009-10 22-11 (.667) 10-4 15-2 PL Reg Season Championship and Kempton have been named finalists for the PL Tourn. Championship Senior CLASS Award while Knutson, Corey Schaefer, NCAA Tournament Austin Price and Tejada have been named candidates 2010-11 16-15 (.516) 6-8 9-5 PL Semifinals for the prestigious award. 2011-12 27-8 (.771) 11-3 12-1 PL Tourn. Championship Reed was named Lehigh’s head coach on August 10, NCAA win over Duke 2007. He had been an assistant at Lehigh for the previous 2012-13 21-10 (.678) 10-4 11-3 College Basketball Invitational five years, serving as associate head coach for the 2006-07 2013-14 14-18 (.438) 7-11 9-5 campaign. 2014-15 16-14 (.533) 10-8 8-5 Wins over DePaul, Arizona St. Prior to his time at Lehigh, Reed served as the top assistant 2015-16 17-15 (.531) 13-5 10-6 Hosted PL Championship coach at High Point University in North Carolina for two 2016-17 20-12 (.625) 12-6 12-2 2nd straight PL Champ Game 2017-18 16-14 (.533) 11-7 9-6 7-0 in February seasons. Reed was an integral part of the coaching staff 2018-19 20-11 (.645) 12-6 11-3 that led the Panthers to the Big South Championship 2019-20 7-19 (.269) 4-10 5-6 Game in 2002. Included in that two-year period, Reed Total 225-176 ( .561) 118-88 ( .573) 130-54 ( .707) recruited a Big South Rookie of the Year and a Player of the Year. Reed spent the 1999-2000 season as the Director of Basketball Operations at the University of North Carolina - Greensboro. He began his collegiate coaching career at Oak- land (Mich.) Community College where he was an assistant for his father’s program. A native of Waterford, Michigan, Reed attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida where he contributed at point guard and helped lead his team to a conference championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. Reed graduated with honors, earning his Bachelor’s degree in 1995 before earning his Master’s at Wayne State in 1998. In 2003, Reed received his Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Instructional Technology with a Cognate in Sports Administration. He is one of only two Division I men’s basketball
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Team member. As assistant coach, Morra designed and executed recruiting strategies for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware and Maryland. He planned and executed an annual Prospect Camp for 50 participants and Team Camp with 30 teams from all over the Mid-Atlantic region. He also prepared and ASSISTANT COACH presented scouting reports for 2014 Freedom Conference Coach of the Year HARRY MORRA Scott Coval. During graduate school at Lehigh, Morra took a year off from DeSales and was Lehigh’s video coordinator during a memorable 2011-12 season, which featured a Patriot League Championship and historic NCAA Tournament win over Duke. Morra was responsible for film exchange, advanced scouting and game/practice video breakdown. Morra has worked camps at Duke, Villanova and Lehigh. After college, Harry Morra enters his fifth season as Lehigh assistant coach in 2019-20 he was both a player and then assistant coach for Belfast Star of the Sea, following a stint with the program as video coordinator during the pro- which competes in the 12-team Irish Superleague. He also has experience as gram’s historic 2011-12 season. After that season at Lehigh, Morra spent Operations Manager for PeacePlayers International in Northern Ireland and the next three years as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at nearby South Africa, an ESPY Award winning basketball non-profit organization DeSales University. based out of Washington, D.C. In Morra’s four seasons at Lehigh, the Mountain Hawks have gone 73-51, As a player, Morra was a four-year member and two-year captain at De- playing in two Patriot League Championship games, winning 20 games twice Sales, shooting 48 percent from three-point range in 2004 as a senior captain and accumulating double-figure league victories all four seasons. Lehigh has of the 24-5 MAC Champions. also earned a home game in the Patriot League Quarterfinals every season, Morra and his wife Kelly Lyons reside in Bethlehem with their four-year extending its streak to nine time in the last 10 seasons. old son Marcus. In his first season at Lehigh, Morra helped lead the Mountain Hawks to the 2016 Patriot League Championship Game. Lehigh won its final nine regular season games and saw its winning streak reach 11 (to tie a school record) after wins over Navy and American in the Patriot League Quarter- finals and Semifinals, respectively. The Mountain Hawks hosted the league championship game for the first time since 2010, reaching the title game for the third time in seven seasons. ASSISTANT COACH Lehigh followed in 2016-17 by reaching its second straight title game. The Mountain Hawks finished 20-12, finishing the regular season tied for second NOEL HIGHTOWER in the league standings before defeating Colgate and Boston University in the Patriot League Tournament to reach their second straight title game. Among Lehigh’s wins was an 87-73 win at Mississippi State, the program’s first-ever victory over the SEC. In the end, Tim Kempton led the league in averaging 20.4 points and 10.4 rebounds and was named a Final Five Finalist for Kareem-Abdul Jabbar National Center of the Year. He was also Lehigh’s Noel Hightower begins his fourth season on the Lehigh coaching staff in first-ever participant in the 2017 Reese’s® Division I College All-Star Game, 2018-19, and third as assistant coach, after serving as the director of basketball going on to score a game-high 21 points. operations in 2016-17. In 2017-18, Lehigh graduated over 4,000 points and 1,600 rebounds from In Hightower’s three seasons at Lehigh, the Mountain Hawks have gone the previous year, but still found itself near the top of the league standings. 56-36, playing in a Patriot League Championship game, winning 20 games The Mountain Hawks won eight straight games to end the regular season, twice and accumulating double-figure league victories all three seasons. seven coming in February, to tie for third place in the league standings. In In his first season at Lehigh, Hightower managed day-to-day operations Morra’s tenure as Lehigh assistant coach, the Mountain Hawks are 22-2 in the of the program as Lehigh advanced to its second straight Patriot League month of February (9-0 in 2016, 6-2 in 2017 and 7-0 in 2018). In one stretch, Championship Game. Lehigh shot 50+ percent from three-point range in six straight games. The Hightower helped coach a young team in 2017-18, which graduated over Mountain Hawks had double-digit makes in eight in a row and 10-of-11, 4,000 points and 1,600 rebounds from the previous year, but still found itself finishing the year 40.6 percent as a team, good for ninth nationally. near the top of the league standings. The Mountain Hawks won eight straight In 2018-19, Lehigh knocked down 42.3 percent of its three-pointers, games to end the regular season tied for third place in the league, earning a leading the nation and almost a full percent better than any other team in home game in the Patriot League Quarterfinals. Among Lehigh’s victories was the country. It also marked a Patriot League record. The Mountain Hawks a thrilling overtime win over Bucknell in early February, handing the even- finished the year 20-11 and 12-6 in league play, their fifth straight season with tual Patriot League Champion its last defeat until the NCAA Tournament. 10+ Patriot League victories. Lehigh’s 7-4 nonleague record was its best since Kahron Ross led the charge, finishing his career as the Lehigh and Patriot 2011-12. Lance Tejada received All-League recognition for a second straight League all-time career leader for assists (660). He was named second team season, garnering first-team laurels for the first time. The Mountain Hawks All-Patriot League, becoming the program’s first-ever four-time All-League did not lose two straight games all season, showing strong resiliency and an honoree. Ross also became the first student-athlete in program history to ability to bounce back. In the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army, Lehigh finish his career 4-0 at archrival Lafayette. In addition to Ross, transfer came back from a double-figure second-half deficit to advance, marking the Lance Tejada was named second team All-Patriot League in his first season Mountain Hawks’ third double-figure second-half comeback against the donning the Brown and White. Tejada finished 10th nationally in three- Black Knights of the season. In the Patriot League opener at Holy Cross, point percentage (45.3) while teammate Pat Andree finished 23rd (42.9). Lehigh erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Crusaders in overtime, the In one stretch, Lehigh exceeded 50 percent from three-point range in six largest comeback in head coach Brett Reed’s head coaching tenure. Tejada straight games. The Mountain Hawks had double-digit makes in eight in a tied the program record for three-pointers with 10 in the victory, tying the row and 10-of-11, finishing the year 40.6 percent as a team, good for ninth mark set by Joe Knight and teammate Pat Andree. Less than a month later, nationally. Lehigh posted a 7-0 record in February to improve to 22-2 over Lehigh went on to erase a 19-point deficit at Army West Point. the last three Februaries. Under Morra’s watch, Kempton was named the league’s Player of the In 2018-19, Lehigh knocked down 42.3 percent of its three-pointers, Year for a second straight season while Kahron Ross finished his career as leading the nation and almost a full percent better than any other team in the program’s first-ever four-time All-Patriot League honoree. He also grad- the country. It also marked a Patriot League record. The Mountain Hawks uated as the Lehigh and Patriot League record holder for career assists (660). finished the year 20-11 and 12-6 in league play, their fifth straight season with Prior to Lehigh, Morra helped DeSales established itself as one of the top 10+ Patriot League victories. Lehigh also earned a home game in the Patriot 20 winningest programs in NCAA Division III, playing in the Elite Eight, League Quarterfinals for the ninth time in the last 10 years. Lehigh’s 7-4 non- Sweet 16 twice and Round of 32 three times. In Morra’s time at DeSales, league record was its best since 2011-12. Lance Tejada received All-League the Bulldogs went 102-39. He helped lead DeSales to two Regular Season recognition for a second straight season, garnering first-team laurels for the Championships, two Freedom Tournament Championships, along with first time. The Mountain Hawks did not lose two straight games all season, three NCAA Tournament wins. Morra helped develop three 1,000 point showing strong resiliency and an ability to bounce back. In the Patriot League scorers, two All-Americans, two Freedom MVPs and a National Rookie Quarterfinals vs. Army, Lehigh came back from a double-figure second-half
Lehigh Sports CommunicationsExperience • 641 TaylorLehigh Street, FootballBethlehem, PA 2003 • Phone 610-758-3174 2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 18 deficit to advance, marking the Mountain Hawks’ third double-figure sec- ond-half comeback against the Black Knights of the season. In the Patriot League opener at Holy Cross, Lehigh erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Crusaders in overtime, the largest comeback in head coach Brett Reed’s head coaching tenure. Tejada tied the program record for three-pointers DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL with 10 in the victory, tying the mark set by Joe Knight and teammate Pat Andree. Less than a month later, Lehigh went on to erase a 19-point deficit OPERATIONS at Army West Point. Hightower is a 2016 graduate of Chestnut Hill, where he was a two-sport GREG TARCA student-athlete. He won the Athletic Director’s Award, given annually to the male and female student-athlete who best demonstrates dedication to the mission of the College and excels in his or her sport of choice. As a senior, Hightower averaged 6.1 points and a team-high 8.3 rebounds per game while serving as the heart and soul of the Griffins’ defense. For Greg Tarca enters his second season on staff in 2019-20 and first as Director of his career, he ranks second in school history in rebounds (577), second Basketball Operations after serving as Video Coordinator in 2018-19. Tarca came to in offensive rebounds (225), fifth in defensive rebounds (352), seventh in Lehigh after graduating from Quinnipiac in May of 2018 as a four-year member of rebounds per game (5.4), second in blocks (114) and fifth in steals (128). the men’s basketball program. Hightower shot 53.4 percent from the field as a senior (63-of-118). He was The Mountain Hawks’ Sixth Man Award winner in his first season with the also a standout track and field athlete, highlighted by winning a CACC program, Tarca played an integral role in video breakdown. Lehigh finished the Individual Championship in 2015 in the 110-meter hurdles. 2018-19 season with a 20-11 record, 12-6 in league play, their fifth straight season with 10+ Patriot League victories. The Mountain Hawks also finished top four in the final Hightower has shown tremendous leadership, serving as a three-year standings, earning a quarterfinal home game for the ninth time in the last 10 years. captain. He was also a member of Chestnut Hill College’s Diversity Commit- Also in 2018-19, Lehigh knocked down 42.3 percent of its three-pointers, leading tee, vice president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Presidential the nation and almost a full percent better than any other team in the country. It also Leadership Award winner and the 2015 conference representative at the marked a Patriot League record. NCAA Leadership Forum. Tarca played in 18 career games for Quinnipiac, earning a full scholarship in Hightower has basketball experience outside of playing, which includes December of his senior year after spending four years as a walk-on. Tarca started serving as a camp counselor at Lehigh’s summer camps from 2013 through his Senior Day game vs. Saint Peter’s and scored a layup in the game’s final minute. 2015. He was Director of a 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament, where he managed His impact went far beyond the court, which included serving as legislative chair the tournament’s operations, and assisted in game management at Chestnut of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Tarca led a group of student-athletes Hill athletic events. in weekly meetings, spoke on behalf of the organization and more. Despite being fresh out of college, Tarca does have experience as a supervisor/ coach at the Grundy Hoops Academy, facilitating basketball clinics for students ages eight to 16 and teaching fundamental basketball skills. Tarca has also interned at The Hoop Group, assisting in the recruitment of future campers nation-wide, building relationships with high school, college and AAU coaches, and assisting with logistics, ASSISTANT COACH planning and day-to-day operations of camps. QUINN MCDOWELL
STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT & ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR Quinn McDowell enters his first season as Lehigh assistant coach in 2019-20. He comes to Lehigh after stints with Virginia Wesleyan and Taylor BILLY DUNN University. A strong student-athlete himself, McDowell was a four-year starter and two-time All-Conference selection at William & Mary, graduating in 2012. He became the first player in CAA history to be named the Dean Ehlers Billy Dunn begins his third season on the Lehigh men’s basketball staff, serving as Leadership Award winner twice (the award goes to the student-athlete who Student-Athlete Support and Enrichment Coordinator. Dunn has previously served “embodies the highest standards of leadership, integrity and sportsmanship as Director of Operations and Enrichment. in conjunction with his academic athletic achievement.”). McDowell was In his first season at Lehigh, Dunn served as a resource for the Mountain Hawks’ a three-time CAA All-Academic Team honoree and was named one of 10 players and coaches, speaking into concepts of character and leadership while run- finalists for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award, the first finalist in CAA ning a pregame chapel for those interested. Lehigh posted an eight-game winning men’s basketball history to be named a finalist. He was Team MVP as a streak to end the regular season, tying for third place in the league standings and senior, becoming one of only four players in W&M history with 1,600 career earning a home game in the Patriot League Quarterfinals for the eighth time in the points and 500 career rebounds. McDowell set the William & Mary school last nine years. Dunn received the team’s Sixth Man of the Year Award at its annual record for games played and minutes played in a career. end-of-year banquet. Dunn expanded his role in 2018-19, serving as Director of Operations and Enrich- McDowell went on to play post-graduation in top basketball leagues, ment. He continued to serve as a resource for the members of the program, running including the G-League, the VTB League in Russia, LEB Gold in Span and things such as a pregame chapel, while also coordinating the daily operations of the SBL in Australia. program such as travel. McDowell began his coaching career as assistant at Division III Virginia Dunn has worked locally in the Lehigh Valley in the game of basketball. He has Wesleyan University. Along with day-to-day scouting, recruitment and served as assistant boys basketball coach at both Liberty High School and Allentown player development, McDowell helped monitor the academic progress of Central Catholic for five years each. Dunn was head girls basketball coach at Emmaus the student-athletes, which led to an all-time high grade point average and High School for three years and co-founder of Push The Rock in Emmaus, Pa. leading 100 percent graduation rate. McDowell also amplified the program’s social basketball camps and coaching internationally. The organization’s vision is to be a media presence, increased camp enrollment and came up with strategic global leader in sports ministry. initiatives for the head coach to help raise funds for the program. Dunn earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Bible and Secondary Education McDowell comes to Lehigh after one season at NAIA Taylor University from Cairn University, before going on to earn his Master of Science in Organizational in Indiana. While there, the former William & Mary standout handled Leadership, also from Cairn. He went on to serve as a chaplain in professional sports scouting, game planning and played a critical role in player development for over eight years, including in the Philadelphia Phillies’ organization. Dunn is and recruiting. McDowell also served as the strength and conditioning currently a senior consultant with The Center Consulting Group. The Center Con- coach, working closely with the athletic trainers and head coach to design sulting Group provides strategic coaching and planning to leaders and organizations. and implement strength and conditioning programs. He has also served as a professor at Cairn University in Organizational Leadership and Spiritual Formation Pastor at Faith Church.
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Major: Arts and Sciences
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because I wanted to go to a place where the coaches and staff would hold me accountable for my own responsibilities, on and off the court. Lehigh had a very high academic resume, which was very influential in my decision, because my mom was always a person who continually preached to me that basketball never lasts forever and there has to be a plan B. So academically, I knew if I had put in the work, I would have an advantage in the workplace because of my experience at Lehigh. But, I also chose Lehigh because the coaches were going to do do whatever it took for me to improve and were going to give me the opportunity to perform at my best.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20): - Finished with two points and a rebound at Army West Point (2/15). - Strong effort in win vs. Holy Cross (2/12), posting seven points, two rebounds and an assist. - Recorded four points, five rebounds and an assist vs. Colgate (2/5). - Key contributor against Army West Point (2/1), posting six points on 2-of-3 shooting (and 2-of-2 from the free throw line). - Knocked down a pair of free throws at American (1/27). - Very strong effort for Lafayette (1/25), posting eight points, six rebounds and an assist. - Scored two points on 1-of-2 shooting at Holy Cross (1/22). - Earned the start and finished with two points and six rebounds at Bucknell (1/18). - Scored two points and had a rebound against Navy (1/15). - Recorded two points, three rebounds and an assist in win over American (1/11). GETTING TO KNOW JAKOB - Scored three points and grabbed six rebounds at Boston University (1/8). What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? All the staff - Finished with two points, a career-high three assists and two steals in Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2). and coaches leave it up to me to succeed, but will - Posted two points, a rebound and steal at Princeton (12/29). ultimately put me in the right positions and present - Finished with six points and a block at Columbia (11/30). the right opportunities for me to accomplish whatever I want to. - Scored seven points in 14 minutes at Saint Mary’s (11/23), shooting 3-of-5 from the floor. Major & Why: African Studies or History, because I - Tallied eight points, three rebounds and two assists at Drake (11/21). want to be a high school teacher one day - Made first-career start vs. Misericordia, tallying six points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Favorite Food: Sushi - Had five points, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks at Virginia Tech (11/16). Favorite Color: Red - Big game vs. Cairn (11/12), scoring 19 points while adding 10 rebounds for first-career double-double. Shot 6-of-9 from Favorite Musical Artist: 2pac and Lil Tjay the field, 3-of-5 from 3-point range and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Favorite Movie: The Pianist - Scored first-career points in win at Albany (11/9), finishing with six points, two rebounds, an assist and first-career Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith Favorite Pro Team: OKC Thunder block and steal. Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Usain Bolt - Tallied an assist and rebound in first collegiate action in the season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5). Hobbies: Music Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: GQ BEFORE LEHIGH: Was a four-time first team All-League honoree as a standout at Marina High School in California Place I’d Like To Visit: Germany … Also named 2019 league MVP … As a junior, averaged 21.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, making 87.4 Dream Job: Play in the NBA percent of his free throws … Finished fourth in Orange County in both scoring and rebounding … Named to the 2018 and If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football 2019 All-CIF teams, making the state playoffs each year as well … Garnered first team Los Angeles Times Daily Pilot Boys Dream Team recognition … Named Daily 2019-20 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS Points: 19 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Pilot Orange County Player of the Year … In 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Rebounds: 10 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) 2018 and 2019, garnered third team All-Or- Assists: 3 at Navy (1/2/20) ange County recognition … Named to the Steals: 2, three times; last at Navy (1/2/20) 2017-18 Prep Hoops SoCal Most Improved List … Had multiple 15+ rebound perfor- MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS mances, including a 30-point, 25-rebound 2019-20 Career effort in the Jim Harris Memorial Tour- Double-Figure Scoring 1 1 nament of Champions … One of Orange Last Time: vs. Cairn (11/12/19) County’s most productive players, helping 20+ points 0 0 Marina to its first season above .500 since Last Time: -- 2009-10 … Won the CIF Character Award and received All-Academic honors all four 30+ points 0 0 years … In addition, won the Adidas Sum- Last Time: -- mer Championship (Silver Division) with 10+ rebounds 1 1 his AAU team, the Cali Rebels. Last Time: vs. Cairn (11/12/19) 5+ assists 0 0 Last Time: --
Double-Doubles 1 1 Last Time: vs. Cairn (11/12/19) CAREER STATISTICS Experience Lehigh Football 2003 Lehigh Sports Communications • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174
2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S2017-18 BASKETBALL LEHIGH MEN’S • GAME BASKETBALL 27: LEHIGH • SEASON AT COLGATE PROSPECTUS • FEBRUARY • PAGE 19, 14 2020 • PAGE 20 #1 Jeameril WILSON Forward • Sophomore • 6-7 • 200 Chicago, Ill. • Woodstock Academy (Notre Dame College Prep)
Major: Business
WHY LEHIGH? “The culture here and my connection with the coaches.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2019-20): - Broke career high for points in second straight game, scoring 20 on 8-of-11 shooting (3- of-6 from 3-point range) at Army West Point (2/15). Added six rebounds, three assists, two steals (to tie a career high) and a block. - Second straight career game, this time scoring a career-high 19 points in win over Holy Cross GETTING TO KNOW JEAMERIL (2/12). Shot 7-of-10 from the field, including Nickname: Mero What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Rathbone 2-of-3 from 3-point range while adding five Dining Hall rebounds, three rebounds and two blocks. Major & Why: Business - Posted first-career double-double in win at Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena Favorite Food: Chicken & Rice Lafayette (2/8), scoring a team-high 13 points Favorite Color: Red and grabbing 15 rebounds to shatter previous Favorite Musical Artist: G Herbo Favorite Movie: More Than A Game career high of seven. Was most rebounds by a Favorite TV Show: Family Guy Mountain Hawk since the previous February. Favorite Website: Twitter Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stacey King - Scored 10 points (all in the first half) while adding three rebounds, three assists and a steal vs. Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bulls Colgate (2/5). Shot 2-of-3 from 3-point range. Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Floyd Mayweather - Tallied six points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals against Army West Point (2/1). Hobbies: Watching scary movies, listening to music Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: SLAM - Posted 11 points, six rebounds, an assist and three blocks at American (1/27). Place I’d Like To Visit: Puerto Rico - Scored 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting vs. Lafayette (1/25). Talent I’d Most Like To Have: 2005 Chris Brown Dancing - Finished with six points and four rebounds at Holy Cross (1/22). Dream Job: NBA Player - Strong effort at Bucknell (1/18), scoring a game-high 16 points while adding six rebounds. I Wear My Jersey Number Because: MVP Derrick - Recorded four points, four rebounds, an assist and steal against Navy (1/15). Rose wore it If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football - Tallied six points, five rebounds, a steal and block in win over American (1/11). If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it to my mom - Posted 10 points, four rebounds, an assist and block at Boston University (1/8). 2019-20 SEASON HIGHS - Seven points, four rebounds, an assist, block and steal in win over Loyola (1/5). Points: 20 at Army West Point (2/15/20) - Finished with 10 points and five rebounds in Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2), shooting 4-of-8 Rebounds: 15 at Lafayette (2/8/20) from the field and 2-of-4 from 3-point range. Assists: 4 vs. Loyola (1/5/20) Steals: 2, four times; last at Army (2/15/20) - Scored 12 points while adding five rebounds and an assist at Princeton (12/29). - Put forth six points, six rebounds and two assists at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21). CAREER HIGHS Points: 20 at Army West Point (2/15/20) - Strong effort vs. Yale (12/7), scoring a team-high 16 points and six rebounds vs. Yale (12/7). Shot Rebounds: 15 at Lafayette (2/8/20) 7-of-12 from the field. Assists: 4, two times; last vs. Loyola (1/5/20) - Recorded two points, six rebounds, an assist and block at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4). Steals: 2, seven times; last at Army (2/15/20) - Posted six points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal at Columbia (11/30). MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS - Another double-figure scoring game at Saint Mary’s (11/24), finishing with 10 points on 4-of-7 2019-20 Career shooting. Added three rebounds, an assist and steal. Double-Figure Scoring 16 21 Last Time: at Army West Point (2/15/20) - Had six points, two rebounds and two steals at Drake (11/21). - Impressed against Misericordia (11/18), tallying 15 points, four rebounds, two blocks and a steal. 20+ points 1 1 Last Time: at Army West Point (2/15/20) - Was strong at Virginia Tech (11/16), tallying 11 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. Shot 5-of-8 from the field. 30+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- - Filled up the stat sheet with 10 points, seven rebounds (to tie a career high), two assists, two blocks and a steal vs. Cairn (11/12). 10+ rebounds 1 1 Last Time: at Lafayette (2/8/20) - Strong effort in win at Albany (11/9), scoring 10 points while adding two rebounds, a block and steal. - Posted five points, five rebounds and an assist in the season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5). Also 5+ assists 0 0 tied a career-high two steals. Last Time: -- Double-Doubles 1 1 Last Time: at Lafayette (2/8/20) CAREER STATISTICS
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2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 21 AS A FRESHMAN (2018-19): Strong rookie campaign, finishing 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS sixth on the Mountain Hawks in both scoring (4.8 points per game) and rebounding (2.6) … Played in all 31 games, starting three … Shot 55.3 percent from the field (52-of-94), 50.0 percent from three-point range (9-of-18) and 80.0 percent from the free throw line (36-of-45) … Added 23 assists, 12 steals and 11 blocks … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week in early November ... Had nine points and five rebounds in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10). Was 3-of-6 from the field, 1-of-1 from three and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Impressed in Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army West Point (3/7), posting 11 points, three rebounds, an assist and two blocks … Tallied two points, two rebounds, two steals and a block in the regular season finale at Loyola (3/2) … Career effort, scoring a career-high 17 points at American (2/27). Came in second-career start. Finished 6-of-10 from the floor while adding six rebounds, two steals and a block … Filled up the box score with six points, four rebounds, three assists, a block and steal against Holy Cross (2/24) … Strong at Boston University (2/16), posting six points, four rebounds and two assists … Posted three points and a rebound at Bucknell (2/11) … Had six points, four rebounds and an assist in strong effort vs. Navy (2/9) … Tied a career-high 11 one steal … Among many accolades was an Illinois High School As- points against Colgate (2/4), shooting a perfect 4-of-4 from the field … sociation Scholastic Achievement Award, Notre Dame College Prep’s Grabbed five rebounds in comeback win at Army West Point (2/2) … Faith, Scholarship and Service Award and an Ambassador of the Year Made a big impact in win at Lafayette (1/30), recording seven points, Award … Also played AAU on the prestigious Under Armour circuit two rebounds, two steals and an assist. Was a perfect 3-of-3 from the for the Wisconsin Playground Warriors and Coach Mike Weinstein. field … Made first-career start at Navy (1/23), posting an assist, block and steal … Posted four points on 2-of-2 shooting, while adding an assist vs. Bucknell (1/19) … Recorded career highs in points (11) (all in the first half) and rebounds (7) in strong effort vs. American (1/16). Shot a perfect 5-of-5 from the field … Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting at Colgate (1/12) … Had two points, three rebounds and an assist while providing strong defense at Holy Cross (1/9) … Strong with six points and three rebounds vs. Loyola (1/6), shooting 2-of-2 from the floor … Impressed vs. Lafayette (1/2), recording six points, a career-high four assists, three rebounds and a steal … Scored four points (coming consecutively in the first half) while adding two rebounds in 10 minutes at West Virginia (12/30) … Recorded two points and three rebounds in home win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22) … Had three points, three rebounds and an assist at Mount St. Mary’s (12/8) … Filled up the stat sheet with two points, three rebounds, an assist, steal and first two career blocks at Yale (12/5) … Scored eight points, all in the span of 1:04 late in the second half, while adding a rebound and assist vs. Arkansas State (12/1) … Scored four points on 2-of-2 shooting at No. 12 Kansas State (11/24) … Impressed at Siena (10/21), posting a career-high 10 points along with first two career assists. Knocked down first-career three-pointers on first-career attempts, finishing 2-of-2 … Strong contributor on both ends of the floor vs. Princeton (11/16), finishing with two points and three boards … Made a strong impact on the defensive end in home-opening win vs. Marist (11/13) … Grabbed a rebound at Miami (11/9) … Tallied three points and five rebounds in season opener at Monmouth (11/6).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Hybrid forward, who graduated from Notre Dame College Prep in Chicago in 2017, playing for Coach Tom Les … After graduation from Notre Dame, attended Woodstock Academy in Connecticut and play for Coach Tony Bergeron … Woodstock plays a national schedule against some of the top prep schools in the country … Named All-Tournament in every holiday tournament senior year … Team’s Defensive Player of the Year … Illinois State Playoffs Elite 8 … Invited to several Chicago/Chicagoland All-Star games … Winningest player in Notre Dame College Prep history (101 wins) … Featured in Chicago Tribune as Athlete of the Month nominee … Led Notre Dame to a 26-6 record and a top-20 finish in the state … In March of 2017, scored a game-high 18 points, 13 in the second half to help Notre Dame past Niles North in the regional final … Named team captain, first team All-Conference honoree and the team’s Co-Most Valuable Player, averaging 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds along with three assists and Lehigh Sports CommunicationsExperience • 641 TaylorLehigh Street, FootballBethlehem, PA 2003 • Phone 610-758-3174 2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 22 #2 Jake BETLOW Guard • Freshman • 6-2 • 165 Far Hills, N.J. • St. Benedict’s
Major: Business
WHY LEHIGH? “I felt that Lehigh was the best fit for me, on and off the court. The competitive academic environment and the high level of the basketball program stood out to me and made it the best opportunity.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20): - Posted a rebound and steal at Lafayette (2/8). - Had an assist and steal at American (1/27). - Finished with eight points, two assists, two steals and a rebound vs. Lafayette (1/25). - Knocked down a huge game-tying 3-pointer in the final minute of overtime at Holy Cross (1/22). - Made first-career start at Bucknell (1/18). - Scored two points and had a steal at Boston University (1/8). - Recorded a career-high three rebounds and two assists against Loyola (1/5). - Scored a career-high 11 assists in the Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2), shooting 4-of-6 from the field, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Added two assists and a career-high two steals. - Hit a 3-pointer late in the first half at Princeton (12/29). - Knocked down a first-half 3-pointer at Columbia (11/30). - Strong effort at Drake (11/21), scoring seven points. - Had five points, three assists and a steal against Misericordia (11/18), shooting 2-of-3 from the field. GETTING TO KNOW JAKE - Tallied six points and three assists against Cairn (11/12). Nickname: Jetlow - Strong in win at Albany (11/9), scoring five points on 2-of-5 shooting while adding first-career rebound, What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Having my teammates around at all times steal and assist (dishing two). Major & Why: Finance - Finished season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5) with three points. Knocked down a 3-pointer in the first Favorite Place on Campus: Goose half for first collegiate points. Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Color: Navy Blue Favorite Musical Artist: J Cole BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout throughout high school career, most recently playing at St. Benedict’s in Favorite Movie: Harry Potter New Jersey and helping his team to an unprecedented 12th State Prep A championship title in 2017-18 … Favorite TV Show: Friends St. Benedict’s was ranked as high as No. 3 in the nation during the season, while being named the No. 1 Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Jay Bilas Independent/Prep Team in the state … Finished the season earning All-Prep honors … As a senior, served Hobbies: Hanging with friends, listening to music Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Slam as team captain and ranked among the top 10 seniors in New Jersey … In freshman and sophomore years, Place I’d Like To Visit: Australia was part of two teams that combined for a 47-9 record … During that stretch, won the Somerset County Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play the piano Tournament and advanced to the South Jersey, Non-Public B final … Led Gil St. Bernard with 81 three-point- Dream Job: Professional basketball player ers and was second on the team with a 12.2 points per game average as a freshman … Named MVP of the If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Lacrosse If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay for all my family and Somerset County Championship and garnered first team All-County Tournament Team recognition, first extended family to go to school team All-State freshman honors (by NJ Hoops/Rivals.com), first team All-Conference and honorable men- tion All-New Jersey (one of only two 2019-20 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS freshmen named in New Jersey) … Points: 11 at Navy (1/2/20) 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Rebounds: 3 vs. Loyola (1/5/20) Named second team All-Area by Assists: 3 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Courier News and NJ Freshman of Steals: 2, two times; last vs. Lafayette (1/25/20) the Year by The Star Ledger … As a sophomore, went on to lead Mont- MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS 2019-20 Career verde to a 22-4 record, which included Double-Figure Scoring 1 1 finishing as runners-up in the Dicks Last Time: at Navy (1/2/20) National High School Basketball 20+ points 0 0 Championship. Last Time: -- 30+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- 10+ rebounds 0 0 Last Time: -- 5+ assists 0 0 Last Time: -- Double-Doubles 0 0 Last Time: -- CAREER STATISTICS Experience Lehigh Football 2003 Lehigh Sports Communications • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174
2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 23 #4 Andrei ARION Guard • Freshman • 6-3 • 180 Bucharest, Romania • American International School of Bucharest
Major: Bioengineering
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it was the best fit for me academically and athletically.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20): - Played more than nine minutes and grabbed GETTING TO KNOW ANDREI a rebound in win at Lafayette (2/8). Nickname: Bo What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people - Had two rebounds and an assist vs. Colgate here are really welcoming and great, making Lehigh a (2/5). wonderful experience for me. Major & Why: I came here thinking about pursuing - Grabbed a pair off rebounds vs. Lafayette a bioengineering degree because it combines my pas- (1/25). sion for science and helping people. However, I miss economics a lot, so I’m planning to be a part of the - Played key late-game minutes at Bucknell IDEAS program, where I could successfully combine (1/18), dishing an assist. my interests. Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena - Tallied an assist in win over American Favorite Food: The burgers Bill and Jaime make (1/11). Favorite Color: Green Favorite Musical Artist: JCole - Recorded an assist at Princeton (12/29). Favorite Movie: Borat: Cultural Learnings of America - Dished a pair of assists against Yale (12/7). for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother - Posted three rebounds and two assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4). Favorite Website: YouTube - Played final minute at Drake (11/21), grabbing two rebounds. Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley Favorite Pro Team: LeBron James - Tallied an assist and rebound vs. Misericordia (11/18). Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Simona Halep - Continued to make things happen, posting three assists and two rebounds in just 7:29 at Hobbies: Hanging out with my friends Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Forbes Virginia Tech (11/16). Place I’d Like To Visit: Tokyo - Strong effort with the first three points of his career, along with 10 rebounds and three assists Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Finesse Dream Job: NBA GM against Cairn (11/12). I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s the same number - Grabbed four rebounds in season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5). Milos Teodosic wears If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Tennis, Football (soccer for you guys), Volleyball, Handball, Track or Table Tennis BEFORE LEHIGH: Started playing basketball at Dan Dacian Bucharest … Captain of the Under-16 If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Put 20% in blue chip stocks, Romanian National Team in the FIBA European Championship, averaging 11 points, 4.5 assists 30% in real estate, 15% in my pro team and spend the rest taking care of my family and friends. and 7.0 rebounds … Member of the U18 Romanian Team … Led Steaua Bucharest to an U18 Cham- pionship in the Romanian League … Played for the senior team of Rapid Bucharest … Averaged 2019-20 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS Points: 3 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) 12.2 points, 4.2 assists and 7.0 rebounds … Four-year varsity player for the American Internation- Rebounds: 10 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) al School of Bucharest … Won three CEESA Championship and four All-Star Team selections Assists: 3, two times; last at Virginia Tech (11/16/19) … Obtained a bilingual Interna- Steals: -- 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS tional Baccalaureate Diploma MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS … Organized basketball camps 2019-20 Career Double-Figure Scoring 0 0 and workouts for high school Last Time: -- students, and wrote a basketball 20+ points 0 0 psychology guide to help them Last Time: -- improve. 30+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- 10+ rebounds 1 1 Last Time: vs. Cairn (11/12/19) 5+ assists 0 0 Last Time: -- Double-Doubles 0 0 Last Time: -- CAREER STATISTICS
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2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 24 #5 Evan TAYLOR Guard • Freshman • 6-6 • 200 Glen Ellyn, Ill. • Glenbard West
Major: Arts and Sciences
WHY LEHIGH? “I decided on Lehigh because of the great coaching staff and fun team to be around.”
AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20): - Recorded two points, a rebound and assist at Army West Point (2/15). - Scored nine points and grabbed two rebounds in win over Holy Cross (2/12). - Returned to the lineup after missing four games due to injury, posting a point, four re- bounds, an assist and block in win at Lafayette (2/8). - Strong effort, scoring a career-high 17 points at Holy Cross (1/22) on 7-of-12 shooting (including 2-of-3 from 3-point range) while adding seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks. - Scored 10 points while adding a rebound, assist and steal at Bucknell (1/18). - Finished with two points and five rebounds against Navy (1/15). - Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Jan. 13 after averaging 13.5 points and 7.0 GETTING TO KNOW EVAN Major & Why: Sociology. I enjoy learning about the rebounds at Boston University and vs. American. reasons why people make the choices they make Favorite Place on Campus: Rathbone - Another strong effort against American (1/11), scoring 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting and Favorite Food: Pop Tarts 6-of-6 from the free throw. Added a career-high eight rebounds. Favorite Color: Orange Favorite Musical Artist: Gunna - Posted double-figure points for the third time in five games, scoring 13 on 5-of-11 shoot- Favorite Movie: Spider Man 2 ing at Boston University (1/8). Also had an assist and a career-high tying six rebounds. Favorite TV Show: All-American Favorite Website: Google - Didn’t score vs. Loyola (1/5), but recorded a career-high four assists, three rebounds, Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stacey King Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bulls two steals and a block. Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tiger Woods - Scored five points on 2-of-3 shooting, along with four rebounds and an assist in the Patriot Hobbies: Playing Video Games, listening to music, going to the gym League opener at Navy (1/2). Place I’d Like To Visit: Rome - Second straight game with double-figure points, scoring a team-high 14 points at Princ- Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to act I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My brother wore eton (12/29). Was 4-of-7 from the field, 2-of-4 from 3-point range and 4-of-4 from the line. this number Added four rebounds and a block. If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Golf If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Try to solve the world’s - Impressed on the big stage at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21). Scored 13 points problems on 3-of-6 from the field and 6-of-7 from the free throw line. Also tied a career-high six 2019-20 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS rebounds. Points: 17 at Holy Cross (1/22/20) Rebounds: 8 vs. American (1/11/20) - Finished with eight points, three rebounds, an assist and steal vs. Yale (12/7). Assists: 4 vs. Loyola (1/5/20) - Recorded nine points on 3-of-6 shooting, along with two rebounds and a steal, at Saint Steals: 2, two times; last vs. Loyola (1/5/20) Francis (Pa.) (12/4). MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS - Scored eight points (seven before the first media timeout) on 3-of-5 shooting at Columbia 2019-20 Career Double-Figure Scoring 8 8 (11/30). Also tallied a team-best plus/minus (+8). Last Time: at Holy Cross (1/22/20) - Tallied two points (on a first-half slam) and three rebounds at Saint Mary’s (11/24). 20+ points 0 0 - Posted four points, two rebounds and first two career steals at Drake (11/21). Last Time: -- - Scored eight points while adding two rebounds and an assist vs. Misericordia (11/18). 30+ points 0 0 - Had five points, two rebounds and a block at Virginia Tech (11/16). Last Time: -- - Tallied 12 points and a career-high six rebounds in just 20 minutes against Cairn (11/12). 10+ rebounds 0 0 Last Time: -- 5+ assists 0 0 Last Time: -- Double-Doubles 0 0 Last Time: -- CAREER STATISTICS
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2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 25 - Recorded three points, five rebounds, two assists and a block 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS in win at Albany (11/9). - Stellar collegiate debut vs. Monmouth (11/5), scoring 15 points (13 coming in the second half). Shot 5-of-11 from the field while adding three rebounds. The 15 points were the most by a Lehigh player in his collegiate debut since Austin Price also had 15 on Nov. 8, 2013 at Minnesota. Standout at Glenbard West High School BEFORE LEHIGH: near Chicago … Named Suburban Life Player of the Year in 2018-2019 … Averaged 21.7 points, 3.8 assists and 10.1 rebounds senior year … As a junior, averaged 18 points, 3.6 assists and 7.1 rebounds … Finished career with 1,479 points and 671 rebounds, respectively … Graduated as the program’s all- time leader for rebounds … Had back-to-back 30-point games versus Hinsdale Central and Oak Park River Forest … Named All-Area Chicago in 2017-18 and 2018-19 … Illinois Coaches Basketball Association second team All-State honoree as a ju- nior and senior … Garnered Glenbard West Male Athlete of the Year honors as a senior … Posted a 4.6 cumulative GPA, was named to the honor roll all four years and recorded Academic All-Conference recognition … Received the Glenbard Academic Achievement Award in 2017 … Played on the Adidas Circuit with the Illinois Heat under prestigious coach Terry Head … All-Tournament honors in every holiday tournament junior and senior years … Selected as a Chicago Tribune Athlete of the Month nominee in February 2019 … In March of 2019, scored 25 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Hilltoppers past Naperville North in the regional semifinal.
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Major: Political Science
WHY LEHIGH? “It was the best fit for me academically and I wanted to go to a school with the resources of a large university but the closeness of a small one.”
AS A SENIOR (2019-20): - Played final two minutes against Colgate (2/5). - Played final minute at American (1/27). - Saw first Patriot League action of the season at home vs. Lafayette (1/25). - Played final minute at No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21). - Saw action late vs. Misericordia (11/18), marking third straight game played. - Got into second straight game, playing the final minute at Virginia Tech (11/16). - Made season debut vs. Cairn (11/12), posting two points, one rebound, two assists and a steal. Marked first-career re- bound, assist and steal.
AS A JUNIOR (2018-19): Got into seven games, posting five points … Was 2-of-3 from the field, including 1-of-1 from three-point range … Knocked down first-career three-point attempt in the final min- utes at Loyola (3/2) … Played in fifth-career game, vs. Colgate (2/4) while also seeing GETTING TO KNOW DAVID What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Being action five days later against Navy (2/9) … Saw late action vs. Boston University (1/26) able to meet so many different people from different backgrounds and at Loyola (1/12) … Got into second-career game, and first Patriot League contest, Major & Why: Political Science. I love keeping track vs. Loyola (1/6) … Scored two of politics and would like to be involved with more 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS campaigns and government at some point points in season opener and
Favorite Place on Campus: My bed Favorite Food: Mango collegiate debut at Monmouth Favorite Color: Blue (11/6) … Named to the Patriot Favorite Musical Artist: Smino Favorite Movie: Get Rich or Die Tryin’ League Academic Honor Roll. Favorite TV Show: Lost Favorite Website: Netflix Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Bill Walton BEFORE LEHIGH: Captain Favorite Pro Team: Boston Celtics Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Roger Federer of the varsity basketball team Hobbies: Listening to music, watching TV, sleeping Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: TIME at Sharon High School as both a junior and senior … Garnered the Principal’s Award Place I’d Like To Visit: Fiji as a senior … In the classroom, was an AP Scholar with Distinction … Member of the Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Art Dream Job: President Honor and High Honor Roll. I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was what they gave me. If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Tennis If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate most of it, retire and live off the rest.
2019-20 SEASON HIGHS Points: 2 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Rebounds: 1 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Assists: 2 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Steals: 1 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) 2018-19 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS Points: 3 at Loyola (3/2/19) Rebounds: 1 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Assists: 2 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Steals: 1 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) CAREER STATISTICS
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2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 27 #11 Jordan COHEN Guard • Senior • 6-1 • 185 Tarzana, Calif. • Campbell Hall
Major: Finance
WHY LEHIGH? “It is a good school and a good opportunity for strong academics and basketball.” AS A SENIOR (2019-20): - Had six points, three rebounds and four assists at Army West Point (2/15). - Finished with 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting along with four rebounds and two steals in win vs. Holy Cross (2/12). - Scored 12 points while adding four rebounds and two assists in win at Lafayette (2/8). - Tallied 13 points, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range, vs. Army West Point (2/1). Added five assists. - Scored a team-high 15 points at American (1/27) on 6-of-9 shooting. Also had two rebounds, two assists and three steals. - Dished a game-high six assists while adding four rebounds and two points vs. Lafayette (1/25). - Scored a career-high 34 points at Holy Cross (1/22), with 30 of those points coming after halftime (second half and overtime). Shot 11-of-18 from the field, 4-of-6 from 3-point range and 8-of-10 from the free throw line. Added five rebounds and GETTING TO KNOW JORDAN five assists. Nickname: JC, Jfarm - Posted 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals at Major & Why: Business Bucknell (1/18). Favorite Place on Campus: Cafeteria - Stellar effort with 28 points and a career-high tying eight assists (for a second straight game) vs. Navy (1/15). Shot 8-of-14 Favorite Food: Pizza from the field and 5-of-5 from 3-point range. Scored 14 points (including four 3-pointers) in the first 6:27 of the second half. Favorite Color: Blue - Strong effort in win over American (1/11), scoring a game-high 25 points along with eight assists to tie a career high. Shot Favorite Musical Artist: Lukas Graham 8-of-12 from the field and 8-of-9 from the free throw line, while grabbing five rebounds. Favorite Movie: Batman - Scored a team-high 19 points at Boston University (1/8) on 8-of-14 shooting. Also posted six assists and a career-high tying Favorite TV Show: Psyche four steals while not turning the ball over. Favorite Website: ESPN - Filled up the stat sheet vs. Loyola (1/5), posting 14 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals. Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley - Finished with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal at Princeton (12/29). Was 7-of-7 from the free throw line. Favorite Pro Team: Los Angeles Clippers - Scored a team-high 18 points at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21) while dishing six assists as well. In the process, Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tom Brady Hobbies: Golf, listening to music, reading became the 38th player in program history to eclipse 1,000 career points. Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated - Solid effort against Yale (12/7), posting 12 points, five rebounds, five assists and a steal. Was 4-of-6 from the field. Place I’d Like To Visit: Europe - Third straight game with 20+ points (career high), scoring 22 along with five rebounds and two assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Ability to jump high (12/4). Scored 16 of those points in the first half on 4-of-5 shooting from 3-point range. Dream Job: NBA player - Finished with a team-high 20 points along with five rebounds, three assists and a steal at Columbia (11/30). If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football - Monster game at preseason top 25 team Saint Mary’s (11/23), scoring 26 points on 8-of-16 shooting and 9-of-9 from the free If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give to my family for all throw line. Added five assists, three rebounds and a steal. they’ve given me, give to friends, give to charity - Six points, three rebounds and three steals at Drake (11/21). - Filled up the stat sheet with eight points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals vs. Misericordia (11/18). 2019-20 SEASON HIGHS - Scored 11 points at Virginia Tech (11/16) (10 coming in the first half), adding four rebounds, three assists and a steal. Points: 28 vs. Navy (1/15/20) - Finished with four points, five rebounds, two assists, a block and steal against Cairn (11/12). Rebounds: 5, three times; last at Princeton (12/29/19) - Scored a team-high 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting in win at Albany (11/9). Added four rebounds and three assists. Assists: 8, two times; last vs. Navy (1/15/20) Steals: 4 at Boston U. (1/8/20) - Posted 13 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two steals in the season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5). CAREER HIGHS AS A JUNIOR (2018-19): Breakout campaign, finishing fourth on the Mountain Hawks in scoring, averaging 13.6 points per Points: 33 at Lafayette (1/30/19) game … Averaged an identical 13.6 points in league games, second on the team … Also averaged a career-high 3.9 rebounds Rebounds: 8, two times; last vs. Army (2/17/18) and posted a career-high 113 assists and career-high 42 steals. Finished seventh in the Patriot League in assists/game (3.6) Assists: 8, three times; last vs. Navy (1/15/20) and tied for fifth in steals/contest (1.4) … Shot 52.3 percent from the field (136-of-260), tied for seventh in the league and tied Steals: 4, two times; last at Boston U. (1/8/20) for first among guards … Finished second in the Patriot League in three-point percentage (47.5, 47-of-99). Percentage would have been top five nationally if he had enough attempts to qualify … Was fourth in the league in free throw percentage (85.7, MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS 102-of-119), which was top 50 nationally … Tied for fifth in the Patriot League in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.8) … Started all 2019-20 Career 31 games, reaching double-figure points in 21 of them … Eclipsed 20 points four times, including 30 or more points on two Double-Figure Scoring 19 59 occasions … Named third team All-League and Academic All-Patriot League … Won the team’s Scholar-Athlete Award for Last Time: vs. Holy Cross (2/12/20) third straight season … Named a Google Cloud Academic All-District honoree, Lehigh’s first honoree since Marquis Hall 20+ points 6 12 10 years ago in 2009 … Named Patriot League Player of the Week in early February for first time in career … Impressed in Last Time: at Holy Cross (1/22/20) Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10), scoring 23 points on 6-of-10 from the field, 2-of-3 from three and 9-of-10 from the free throw line. Also had three assists, three steals and two rebounds … Stellar in the quarterfinals vs. Army West Point 30+ points 1 3 (3/7), posting 18 points (14 in the second half), six rebounds, two assists, a block and steal … Scored 16 points while adding Last Time: at Holy Cross (1/22/20) four rebounds, two assists and a steal in the regular season finale at Loyola (3/2) … Finished with 11 points, five rebounds, two steals and an assist at American (2/27) … Tallied eight points, six assists, five rebounds and three steals vs. Holy Cross 10+ rebounds 0 0 (2/24) … Filled up the box score with 16 points (13 in the second half), seven rebounds, six assists, a block and steal against Last Time: -- Army West Point (2/20) … Recorded 13 points, four rebounds and a steal at Boston University (2/16) … Posted 15 points, five rebounds and a game-high seven assists at Bucknell (2/11) … Had nine points, three rebounds, two assists and a team-high 5+ assists 12 25 three steals in win over Navy (2/9) … Tallied eight points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal against Colgate (2/4) … Last Time: vs. Army West Point (2/1/20)
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2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 28 Third straight stellar game, scoring 18 points on just nine field goal attempts in comeback win at Army West Point (2/2). Finished 6-of-9 from the field, 4-of-5 from three-point 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS range, including a trey with 1:28 remaining that gave the Mountain Hawks the lead for good. Added seven rebounds and five assists … Scored a career high for points for a second straight game, finishing with 33 in thrilling overtime win at Lafayette (1/30). Finished 14-of-19 from the field while adding three rebounds, three assists and three steals. Scored 14 of Lehigh’s 18 points in OT (just three from tying the NCAA record for points by one player in overtime). Cohen scored 21 of Lehigh’s final 30 points of the game, coming over the game’s final 7:58 (2:58 of regulation and 5:00 of overtime). Monster game vs. Boston University (1/26), scoring a career-high 32 points (20 in the first half). Finished 12-of15 from the field, including 4-of-5 from three-point range. Added five rebounds, three assists, a block and steal … Only scored four points at Navy (1/23), but contributed in a number of ways with five rebounds, two assists and a career-high four steals … Posted six points, two assists and a rebound against Bucknell (1/19) … Recorded 12 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two steals vs. American (1/16), including a big shot with just over a minute remaining to put the Mountain Hawks up by six … Had 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three at Colgate (1/12). Added five rebounds and four assists … Strong in overtime win at Holy Cross (1/9), scoring 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three. Added four rebounds, five assists and a steal … Recorded seven points, an assist and steal against Loyola (1/6) … Scored nine points while adding two assists vs. Lafayette (1/2), including two free throws with 15 seconds remaining to help seal the victory … Filled up stat sheet at West Virginia (12/30) with 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting (including 2-of-2 from three) while adding four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals … Strong effort vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22), posting 19 points on 5-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three- point range. Added five assists, four rebounds and two steals … Posted seven points, at Marist (11/11) ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. four assists, two rebounds and a steal at Mount St. Mary’s (12/8) … Big game at Yale Key contributor as a freshman, playing in 29 games (12/5), tying a career-high 21 points (15 coming in the first half). Also had seven assists, AS A FRESHMAN (2016-17): two steals and a rebound. Shot 7-of-12 from the field, including 2-of-3 from three-point with three starts … Averaged 5.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per contest … Third on the range … Filled up the stat sheet with eight points, six rebounds, five assists and two Mountain Hawks with 60 assists … Led Lehigh in free throw percentage at 91.7 percent steals vs. Arkansas State (12/1) … Finished with 11 points and a career-high eight assists (22-of-24) … Shot 46.2 percent from the field (55-of-119) and 38.1 percent from three-point and three steals at No. 12 Kansas State (11/24) … Tremendous at Siena (11/21), scoring range (24-of-63) … Knocked down a three-pointer in the Patriot League Championship 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting while adding four assists and a steal … Posted 12 points, Game at Bucknell (3/8) … Had two assists and a steal in the Patriot League Semifinals at four rebounds and two assists against Princeton (11/16) … Strong with 11 points, seven Boston University (3/5) … Strong all-around effort, posting six points, three rebounds, rebounds and two assists in home opener vs. Miami (11/13) … Recorded two points three assists and a steal in the quarterfinals against Colgate (3/2) … Three points, four and three assists at Miami (11/9) … Impressed in season opener at Monmouth (11/6), assists, two rebounds and two steals in road win at Lafayette (2/19) … Key contributor scoring 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting while adding five rebounds, four assists and two in Lehigh’s big home win over Bucknell (2/8), knocking down a big late-game jumper blocks … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. to give Lehigh a lead. Finished with a game-high five assists, along with four rebounds, two blocks and two steals … Scored seven points on 3-of-5 shooting while posting three AS A SOPHOMORE (2017-18): Finished fifth on the Mountain Hawks in scoring, assists at American (2/4) … Second straight game with double-figure points, scoring averaging 9.3 points per game … Grabbed a career-high 3.6 rebounds per contest (fourth 14 on 5-of-10 shooting at Loyola (2/1). Scored eight of Lehigh’s first 12 points of the on the team) while dishing 71 assists (third) … Played in 29 games, starting eight … evening … Strong game vs. Boston University (1/30) with 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting, Reached double-figure points in 13 contests … Named to the Academic All-Patriot including 3-of-6 from three-point range. Added four rebounds and two assists … Had League team … For a second straight year, won the team’s Scholar-Athlete Award ... two points and a rebound at Colgate (1/25) … Posted eight points, two rebounds and Tied for a team-high 17 points in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Boston University an assist against Holy Cross (1/14) … Tallied seven points (all in the second half) in (3/1), shooting 7-of-12 from the field … Third straight game with double-figure points, big road win at Bucknell (1/11). Also had three rebounds, an assist and steal … Scored scoring 12 while adding four assists and three rebounds in regular season finale vs. 10 points, all in the first half, while finishing with seven assists, a block and steal vs. Lafayette (2/24). Was 3-of-7 from three-point range … Finished with 10 points, three Loyola (1/5). Came in second-career start … Had two points, two rebounds, an assist rebounds, five assists and a steal at Loyola (2/21), eight points coming after halftime and steal in league opener at Army West Point (12/30) … Scored 16 points on 5-of-7 … Strong off the bench, posting 16 points, a career-high tying eight rebounds, three shooting while adding a career-high seven rebounds, two steals, an assist and block … assists and a steal vs. Army West Point (2/17) … Impressed in big victory over Bucknell Dished a career-high seven assists, and added three rebounds, in Lehigh’s dominant (2/5), scoring a career-high 21 points while adding four assists, three rebounds and a 100-67 win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/12) … Finished with two points, two assists and steal. Was 6-of-9 from the field and 8-of-9 from the free throw line, including a perfect a steal at Mount St. Mary’s (12/10) … Grabbed four rebounds and had a steal at Stony 6-of-6 in the final 29 seconds of overtime to help clinch the victory … Filled up the stat Brook (12/6) … Knocked down a first-half three pointer vs. Robert Morris (12/3) while sheet with seven points, career-high eight rebounds, season-high tying five assists and posting two assists and a rebound … Had five rebounds, three assists, a rebound and career-high tying two steals in win over Boston University (2/3) … Stellar in road win steal at La Salle (11/30) … Scored 13 points at Arkansas State (11/27), shooting 5-of-9 at Holy Cross (1/29), scoring 19 points, 16 in the second half including 12 in Lehigh’s from the field, including 3-of-6 from three-point range. Added two steals … Did not 16-2 run to begin the second half. Was 7-of-11 from the field, including 2-of-3 from score at Mississippi State (11/25), but recorded six rebounds and an assist … Starting three-point range. Added six rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block … Tallied and playing 39 minutes at point guard for an injured Kahron Ross, scored 20 points seven points, four assists and a steal vs. Navy (1/27), shooting 3-of-4 from the field … in home opener vs. Princeton (11/20). Was 7-of-8 from the field, including 3-of-4 from Recorded four points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals against Loyola (1/24) three-point range. Added six assists … Didn’t score at Yale (11/17), but dished four … Had five points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal at Army West Point (1/20) … assists and did not turn the ball over in 14 minutes of action … Strong collegiate debut Filled up the stat sheet with seven points, six rebounds, four assists, a block and steal off the bench, scoring nine points in 11 minutes at No. 7/8 Xavier (11/11). Knocked vs. Colgate (1/17) … Posted six points, three rebounds and a block in home win over down his first three three-pointers, finishing 3-of-4 from long distance for the game. American (1/14) … Tallied 13 points (all coming in the second half) at Bucknell (1/11). Added an assist and steal ... Named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Was 4-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line in the second. Added a career-high tying two steals … Scored six points and grabbed three rebounds at Boston BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity player at Campbell Hall … Averaged 25 points, University (1/8) … Finished with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, a career-high tying seven seven rebounds and five assists as a senior … A year before, averaged 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, four assists, a block and steal in home win vs. Holy Cross (1/5) … Scored a rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.3 assists as a junior, helping the Vikings to a 27-10 record, team-high 17 points at Navy (1/2) in first start of the season. Tallied 15 of those points including a 6-4 mark in the Gold Coast League … Vikings made it all the way to the in the first half on 5-of-7 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three-point range … Recorded CIF State Division IV Regional Finals … First team All-CIF Division honoree as a junior four points, three rebounds and an assist in Patriot League opening win at Lafayette and senior, also garnering first team All-Conference as a senior … Garnered Daily (12/29) … Two points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal at Saint Francis (Pa.) News second team All-Area as a junior … Strong in the classroom, owning a 4.5 GPA (12/21) … Had eight points, two assists, a rebound and steal against Mount St. Mary’s … Graduated Cum Laude. (12/9) … Scored 14 points while adding two rebounds and an assist vs. Yale (12/6) … Tied a career-high seven rebounds (new career high vs. Division I opponents) while knocking down a second-half three-pointer at No. 15/18 Virginia (12/2) … Posted 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting at Princeton (11/29), including a big basket in the final minute to give Lehigh a four-point lead. Also had two rebounds, an assist, block and steal … Strong effort with seven points, three rebounds, five assists, a block and steal at Pitt (11/25) … Recorded two points, two rebounds and two assists in homecoming game at No. 10 USC (11/22) … Scored 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting while adding three assists, two rebounds and a steal vs. Eastern (11/19) … Tallied five points, two assists and a rebound against Siena (11/17) … Scored a game-high 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting in home opener vs. Monmouth (11/14). Added three assists, two steals and a rebound … Finished with five points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in season opener
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Major: Design
WHY LEHIGH? “Great academics and being put in a position where I can play a lot of minutes right away.”
AS A JUNIOR (2019-20): - Finished with five points, five rebounds, an assist and steal at Army West Point (2/15). - Returned after missing 10 games due to injury, scoring nine points vs. Holy Cross (2/12) on 3-of-4 shooting and 3-of-3 from the free throw line. - Tied a season-high 18 points while adding seven rebounds, an assist and steal vs. Loyola (1/5). - Filled up the stat sheet with six points, seven rebounds, three blocks and three steals in the Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2). - Posted 12 points, eight rebounds and two blocks at Princeton (12/29). - Impressive at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21), scoring 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Also added five rebounds. - Scored 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting while adding five rebounds and two steals vs. Yale (12/7). - Monster effort at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4), scoring 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting while adding 13 rebounds GETTING TO KNOW JAMES to tie a career high. Marked fourth double-double of season (in nine games) after six his first two years What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? All the trees and old infrastructure combined. Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library - Finished with eight points and 12 rebounds (to tie a season high) at Columbia (11/30). Favorite Food: Sushi - Posted second double-double in three games, third of the season and ninth of his career with 12 points Favorite Color: Red or Green Favorite Musical Artist: Drake and 10 boards at preseason top 25 team Saint Mary’s (11/23). Favorite Movie: Focus or Iron Man - Team-high 14 points and seven rebounds at Drake (11/21). Favorite Website: YouTube - Filled up the stat sheet with 18 points and 12 rebounds for his second double-double of the season (and Favorite Pro Team: Clippers Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Conor McGregor eighth of his career) vs. Misericordia (11/18). Also tied a career-high three steals. Place I’d Like To Visit: Iceland - Recorded four points, two rebounds and a steal at Virginia Tech (11/16). Dream Job: Professional basketball player - Posted eight points, three rebounds, two assists, a block and steal in 16 minutes against Cairn (11/12). If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would: Swim If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy a private jet and - Strong effort in win at Albany (11/9), scoring 14 points on 7-of-11 from the field. Added five rebounds, travel the world two assists, a steal and three blocks. Marked second straight game with a block after never tallying more 2019-20 SEASON HIGHS than two in a game entering the season. Knocked down a big free throw with eight seconds remaining to Points: 18, three times; last vs. Loyola (1/5/20) give the Mountain Hawks a two possession advantage. Rebounds: 13 at Saint Francis (12/4/19) - Impressed in season opener, posting seventh-career double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds vs. Assists: 2, two times; last vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Steals: 3, two times; last at Navy (1/2/20) Monmouth (11/5). Shot 6-of-10 from the field and tallied three blocks. CAREER HIGHS AS A SOPHOMORE (2018-19): Impressive sophomore campaign … Averaged 9.3 points per game (fifth Points: 21, two times; last at Bucknell (2/11/19) Rebounds: 13, two times; last at St. Francis (12/4/19) on the Mountain Hawks) and 6.1 rebounds (second) … Did even better in Patriot League play, averaging Assists: 3, two times; last vs. Marist (11/13/18) 11.4 points and 6.6 boards … Also had a team-high 16 blocks, while adding 12 assists and six steals … Steals: 3, two times; last at Navy (1/2/20) Reached double-figure points in 15 games … Recorded two double-doubles … Won the Coaches Award, as MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS announced at annual end-of-season banquet ... Tied for eighth in the league in rebounding and was fourth 2019-20 Career in the Patriot League in field goal percentage (59.2, 113-of-191) ... Knocked down 66.3 percent of his free Double-Figure Scoring 10 31 Last Time: vs. Loyola (1/5/20) throws (61-of-92) ... Had four points and three rebounds in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10) … Just missed a double-double in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Army West Point (3/7), posting 20+ points 0 2 15 points, nine rebounds and a steal … Had four points and three rebounds in the regular season finale Last Time: at Bucknell (2/11/19) at Loyola (3/2) … Stellar at American (2/27), scoring 17 points (12 in the second half) in just 23 minutes 30+ points 0 0 due to foul trouble. Shot 6-of-7 from the field while adding eight rebounds and two blocks … Finished Last Time: -- with eight points, five rebounds and a block vs. Holy Cross (2/24) … Recorded 11 points, six rebounds 10+ rebounds 5 12 and an assist against Army West Point (2/20) … Posted 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting while adding four Last Time: at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4/19) rebounds at Boston University (2/16) … Huge game at Bucknell (2/11), just missing double-double with a career-high tying 21 points along with nine rebounds. Shot 9-of-15 from the field … Had two points and a 5+ assists 0 0 Last Time: --
Double-Doubles 4 10 Last Time: at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4/19) CAREER STATISTICS Experience Lehigh Football 2003 Lehigh Sports Communications • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174
2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 30 game-high nine rebounds in win over Navy (2/9) … Recorded five points, 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS four rebounds and a steal against Colgate (2/4) … Strong in comeback win at Army West Point (2/2), scoring 10 points including baskets that evened the score and later gave Lehigh a lead in the final minutes. Shot 5-of-8 from the field while adding five rebounds, two blocks and a steal … Sixth straight game with double-figure points, scoring 15 at Lafayette (1/30) on 6-of-8 shooting … Impressive vs. Boston University (1/26), scoring a career-high 21 points behind 9-of-10 shooting, while adding eight rebounds … Fourth straight game with double-figure points, scoring 14 (12 in the second half) at Navy (1/23). Shot 5-of-8 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line … Another strong effort, recording 14 points on 7-of-13 shooting while adding nine rebounds, an assist and steal against Bucknell (1/19) … Posted second double-double in as many home games, recording 14 points and 11 rebounds vs. American (1/16) … Strong effort with 10 points and eight rebounds (four on the offensive glass) at Colgate (1/12). Finished 5-of-6 shooting while adding six rebounds and a steal vs. Eastern (11/19) … Had two points, three rebounds and two steals against Siena (11/17) … Finished with from the field … Tallied four points, three rebounds, an assist and block in big overtime win at Holy Cross (1/9) … Career game, recording career six points and four rebounds in home opener vs. Monmouth (11/14). Added highs in points (18) and rebounds (13) vs. Loyola (1/6). Shot 9-of-10 from first-career assist … Recorded three points, four rebounds, a steal and block in the field and recorded first steal of the season … Had four points, four collegiate debut at Marist (11/11). rebounds and a block against Lafayette (1/2) … Finished with four points and four rebounds at West Virginia (12/30) … Recorded six points and six BEFORE LEHIGH: Moved to Toronto to attend Orangeville Prep, which rebounds vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22) … Tied a season-high 15 points is affiliated with the Athlete Institute, a training center for elite, national-level while adding nine rebounds at Mount St. Mary’s (12/8). Was 5-of-7 from basketball players in Canada … During the 2016-17 season, Orangeville won the field … Had four points, two rebounds, an assist and block at Yale the OSBA championship as the No. 1 seed, posting a 21-2 record and sending (12/5) … Posted six points on 3-of-5 shooting, along with four rebounds multiple players to Division I programs … Served as starting center and averaged a double-double (15 points and 13 rebounds per game) … Has been mentioned and a block vs. Arkansas State (12/1) … Impressed at No. 12 Kansas State, among the top centers in Canada … Orangeville is among the top teams in all scoring 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting while adding eight rebounds and two of Canadian scholastic basketball … In junior year of high school, averaged 18 assists … Key contributor in road win at Siena (11/21), posting six points, points and 12 rebounds … Was also named to the Canadian U17 National All- eight rebounds and an assist … Had seven rebounds and a career-high Star Team that competed in Europe … Was a three-time MVP and garnered the tying three assists against Marist (11/13) … Finished with two points and Mata Waston Leadership Award. four rebounds at Miami (11/9) … Recorded four points and six rebounds in season opener at Monmouth (11/6).
AS A FRESHMAN (2017-18): Strong freshman season, averaging 7.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game … Rebound average was tied for fifth in the Patriot League … Shot 46.4 percent from the field (85-of-183) … Tallied a team-high four double-doubles … Played in all 30 games, starting 29 … Had 13 points and nine rebounds in the Patriot League Quarterfinals against Boston University (3/1) … Recorded eight points and nine rebounds in regular season finale vs. Lafayette (2/24) … Strong effort at Loyola (2/21), tallying seven points and nine rebounds … Tallied four points, six rebounds and two assists vs. Army West Point (2/17) … One point and five rebounds in win at Colgate (2/14) … Finished with two points (a big late-game putback), six rebounds, two steals and a block at American (2/10) … Posted fourth-career double-double in strong effort vs. Bucknell (2/5). Tallied 12 points, 11 rebounds and a career-high three assists while playing strong defense against reigning Patriot League Player of the Year Nana Foulland, holding him to 14 points on just 4-of-10 shooting, only seven of those points coming in Karnik’s 35 minutes on the floor … Had six points, five rebounds and a block in big win over Boston University (2/3) … Recorded six points, four rebounds and a block at Holy Cross (1/29), including a tough defensive rebound with 20 seconds remaining to help seal the victory … Posted two points and four rebounds against Navy (1/27) … Finished with four points on 2-of-3 shooting along with four rebounds, an assist and steal vs. Loyola (1/24) … Recorded two points and three rebounds at Army West Point (1/20) … Posted four points and six rebounds against Colgate (1/17) … Career day, scoring a career-high 16 points while tying a career-high 12 rebounds in home win over American (1/14). Marked third-career double-double … Had six points, six rebounds, an assist and block at Bucknell (1/11) … Tallied nine points, five rebounds, an assist and block at Boston University (1/8) … Recorded two points and six rebounds at Navy (1/2) … Tied a career-high 15 points while adding six rebounds in Patriot League opening win at Lafayette (12/29) … Impressed at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/21), recording second-career double-double with 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting to go with 11 rebounds … Just missed second-career double-double, posting nine points and nine rebounds vs. Mount St. Mary’s (12/9) … Posted 14 points, five rebounds and a career-high three steals against Yale (12/6) … Tallied five points and four rebounds at No. 15/18 Virginia (12/2) … Had career highs in rebounds (12) and assists (2) while adding seven points in big win at Princeton (11/29) … Strong effort at Pitt (11/25), posting 14 points and 10 rebounds for first-career double-double. Was 7-of-9 from the field while adding a block and steal … Impressive effort at No. 10 USC (11/22), especially in the second half. Finished with seven points and nine rebounds, all but two rebounds coming in the second half … Scored a team-high 15 points on 5-of-8
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Major: Engineering
WHY LEHIGH? “I wanted to be a part of a successful program where I can grow as a player and a person. I really liked the coaching staff and the guys on the team.” AS A FRESHMAN (2019-20): - Impressed at Army West Point (2/15), scoring 15 points (11 coming after halftime). Shot 6-of-9 from the field, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range. Added two rebounds, an assist and two steals. - Tallied seven points and five rebounds in win over Holy Cross (2/12). - Strong effort in win at Lafayette (2/8), scoring 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting while adding an assist and steal. - Finished with five points, five rebounds, two steals and an assist vs. Colgate (2/5). - Red-hot from 3-point range vs. Army West Point (2/1), scoring all 18 of his points on 6-of-10 from behind the arc. Also had three assists, two rebounds and a block. - Scored nine points and added four rebounds, an assist and block at American (1/27). - Had eight points against archrival Lafayette (1/25). - Posted two points, two rebounds and a career-high five assists at Holy Cross (1/22). - Tallied a point, rebound, assist and steal at Bucknell (1/18). - Scored five points on 2-of-4 shooting vs. Navy (1/15). - Key contributor in win over American (1/11), scoring 14 points on GETTING TO KNOW REED 5-of-8 shooting, nine coming in the first half. Nickname: Noodles - Scored a season and game high 19 points vs. Loyola (1/5) while adding three rebounds and a steal. Shot 7-of-11 from What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The friends the field, including 3-of-4 from 3-point range. I’ve made and experiences I’ve had. - Posted seven points (all in the first half) in the Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2). Major & Why: Chemical Engineering. I love chemistry - Scored three points (all from the free throw line) while adding a rebound at Princeton (12/29). and math. - Grabbed a pair of rebounds and tallied a steal at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21). Favorite Place on Campus: Grace Hall - Tallied five points, four rebounds, an assist and steal against Yale (12/7). Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese - Strong effort at Saint Francis (Pa.) playing in front of many friends and family. Scored 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting Favorite Color: Black while adding three rebounds. Favorite Musical Artist: J Cole - Recorded six points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal at Columbia (11/30). Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight - Posted five points, five rebounds and a block at Saint Mary’s (11/23/19). Favorite TV Show: The Office or Breaking Bad Favorite Website: YouTube - Had four points, two blocks and a steal at Drake (11/21). Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Scott Van Pelt - Impressed against Misericordia (11/18), scoring a career-high 14 points while adding four rebounds, four assists Favorite Pro Team: Pittsburgh Steelers and a steal. Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Evgeni Malkin - Scored six points at Virginia Tech (11/16), scoring six points via a pair of 3-pointers (on four attempts). Hobbies: Listening to music and playing Fortnite - Finished with five points, four rebounds and three assists against Cairn (11/12). Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: GQ - Filled up the stat sheet in win at Albany (11/9), posting eight points, three assists, a rebound and two steals. Place I’d Like To Visit: South America - Scored first-career points behind a first-half 3-pointer in the season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5). Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to sing and dance BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time first team All-Section honoree at Greater Latrobe High School … As a junior, averaged Dream Job: Professional basketball player 23 points and five assists while garnering first team All-Section from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , along with Pittsburgh Tribune I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Kemba Walker Westmoreland County Terrific 10 honors … As a sophomore, averaged 16 points and four assists, earning second team If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Volleyball All-Section … Named Class 6A first team If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Give it to my family All-District as a senior … Westmoreland 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2019-20 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS County Terrific 10 honoree as a junior and Points: 19 vs. Loyola (1/5/20) senior … Named Ray Wild Male Athlete Rebounds: 5 at Saint Mary’s (11/24/19) of the Year in 2019 … Also a standout for Assists: 5 at Holy Cross (1/22/20) the PK Flash AAU program … Was a first Steals: 2, three times; last at Army (2/15/20) team All-Section honoree all four years in volleyball … Named first team All-District MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS in volleyball as a senior … Strong in the 2019-20 Career classroom, graduating in top five percent Double-Figure Scoring 7 7 of his class … Named Rotary Student of Last Time: at Army West Point (2/15/20) the Month in January of 2019 … Math Student of the Month in February of 2017 20+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- … Was a Student Council member and member of the National Honor Society. 30+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- 10+ rebounds 0 0 Last Time: -- 5+ assists 1 1 Last Time: at Holy Cross (1/22/20) Double-Doubles 0 0 Last Time: -- CAREER STATISTICS
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2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 32 #20 Marques WILSON Guard • Junior • 6-4 • 210 Edmond, Okla. • Edmond North High School
Major: Finance
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the Coaches. Coach Morra was one of the first coaches to contact me in my last summer of AAU basketball and he maintained that relationship with me all summer. They made feel wanted.”
AS A JUNIOR (2019-20): - Recorded four points, three rebounds and GETTING TO KNOW MARQUES Nickname: Mr. Wobbles (don’t ask) and also Drake two assists at Army West Point (2/15). cause I look like him I guess. - Impressive all-around game, scoring 16 Major: College of Business Favorite Place on Campus: Grace Hall gym. Followed points while adding six rebounds, a ca- very closely by The Villa where I get my sneakers. reer-high nine assists and two steals. Also took two charges. Favorite Thing about Lehigh: Class sizes are small Favorite Food: Smoked Salmon - Finished with 12 points, five rebounds, two steals and an assist in win at Lafayette (2/8). Favorite Color: Blue - Strong effort vs. Colgate (2/5), scoring a team-high 12 points while adding three rebounds Favorite Movie: Battle: Los Angeles Favorite Musical Artist: The Weeknd and three assists. Favorite Website: YouTube - Posted another impressive stat line, finishing with nine points, a career-high seven assists and Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith three rebounds vs. Army West Point (2/1). Favorite Pro Team: Los Angeles Lakers Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Michael Phelps - Filled up the stat sheet with nine points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals at Amer- Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: GQ obviously ican (1/27). Also drew seven fouls. Place I’d Like To Visit: China Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I wish I could sing. - Posted four points, four rebounds and two assists against Lafayette (1/25). Dream Job: Professional Basketball Player I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It doesn’t matter to - Another game in double figures, scoring 17 points (13 coming in the first half) at Holy Cross me. I’ll make anything look good. (1/22). Shot 7-of-12 from the field, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Also had six rebounds If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Probably buy a lot of small and two assists. companies, kind of like what Gary Vaynerchuk did with - Reached double-figure points for a sixth straight game, tallying 10 points, five rebounds, two PureWow. I would also become an angel investor like Mark Cuban on Shark Tank and then buy every single steals and an assist at Bucknell (1/18). pair of Retro Jordans ever released. - Scored 20 points for the first time since his freshman year, posting 21 on 7-of-13 shooting, in- 2019-20 SEASON HIGHS cluding 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Added a season-high eight rebounds along with three assists. Points: 21 vs. Navy (1/15/20) - Fourth consecutive contest with double-figure points, scoring 15 on 6-of-11 shooting, including Rebounds: 8 vs. Navy (1/15/20) Assists: 9 vs. Holy Cross (2/12/20) 2-of-3 from 3-point range in win over American (1/11). Also grabbed four rebounds. Steals: 3 at Drake (11/21/19) - Scored 12 points while adding four rebounds, an assist and steal at Boston University (1/8). CAREER HIGHS Shot 3-of-6 from 3-point range. Points: 28 at Colgate (2/14/18) - Scored a season-high 16 points vs. Loyola (1/5) on 5-of-10 shooting while adding three assists Rebounds: 9 vs. Lafayette (2/24/18) Assists: 9 vs. Holy Cross (2/12/20) and a rebound. Steals: 3, three times; last at Drake (11/21/19) - Strong effort in the Patriot League opener at Navy (1/2), scoring 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS while tying a career-high five assists. Also had three rebounds and a steal. 2019-20 Career - Knocked down a 3-pointer and dished two assists at Princeton (12/29). Double-Figure Scoring 11 19 Last Time: vs. Holy Cross (2/12/20) - Grabbed two rebounds at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn (12/21). - Scored five points while adding three assists and a rebound vs. Yale (12/7). 20+ points 1 3 Last Time: vs. Navy (1/15/20) - Tallied five points, two rebounds and an assist at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/4). - Posted seven points and two rebounds at Columbia (11/30). 30+ points 0 0 - Had four points on 2-of-3 shooting, and four rebounds at Saint Mary’s (11/23). Last Time: -- - Playing in front of many friends and family in Iowa, tallied nine points, four rebounds and a 10+ rebounds 0 0 Last Time: -- career-high tying three steals at Drake (11/21). 5+ assists 2 3 Last Time: vs. Army West Point (2/1/20) Double-Doubles 0 0 Last Time: -- CAREER STATISTICS
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AS A SOPHOMORE (2018-19): Played in 12 games, starting one … Averaged 4.1 points and 2.2 rebounds while adding 14 assists and nine steals … Impressed with seven points on 2-of-3 shooting and 2-of-2 from the free throw line against Lafayette (1/2) … Two points, two rebounds, an assist and steal at West Virginia (12/30) … Tallied two points, three assists, two steals and a rebound vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22) … Strong game with seven points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal at Mount St. Mary’s (12/8). Was scoring seven points and assisting on the Mountain Hawks’ other 3-of-5 from the field … Posted three points, two rebounds and an six points … Finished with two points and two steals against assist at Yale (12/5) … Recorded two points and a rebound vs. Arkansas State (12/1) … Filled up the stat sheet with five points, Colgate (1/17) … Filled up the stat sheet with two points, two a season-high seven rebounds, an assist and two steals at No. 12 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 12 minutes vs. American Kansas State (11/24) … First double-figure scoring game of the (1/14) … Tallied a rebound and steal at Bucknell (1/11) … Posted year, scoring 12 points as a key spark off the bench at Siena (11/21). three points, three rebounds and two assists at Boston University Shot 5-of-6 from the field, including 2-of-2 from three-point range (1/8) … Scored five points for second straight game, this time in … Had three points, two rebounds and a season-high three assists a home win over Holy Cross (1/5). Added an assist and steal … against Princeton (11/18) … Three points in home opener vs. Second straight impressive effort, scoring five points on 2-of-3 Marist (11/13) … Knocked down a three-pointer at Miami (11/9). shooting while adding a rebound and first-career block at Navy Tied a career-high three steals … Saw action in season opener at (1/2) … Played 11 strong minutes in league opener at Lafayette Monmouth (11/6). (12/29), dishing a career-high three assists … Filled up the stat sheet with three points, two rebounds and an assist at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/21) … Posted a steal against Yale (12/6) … Grabbed three AS A FRESHMAN (2017-18): Played in 29 games as a freshman, rebounds in big win at Princeton (11/29) … Strong effort vs. Eastern starting final 10 games of the season … Averaged 5.4 points and (11/19), posting seven points, four rebounds and first two career 2.6 rebounds while averaging 8.4 points and 3.6 boards in Patriot steals … Scored first-career points, a three-pointer against Siena League play … Reached double-figure points on seven occasions, (11/17) … Dished an assist in collegiate debut at Marist (11/11). including 20 points twice … Won the Coaches Award at annual end-of-year banquet … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Feb. 26 … Continued strong play with 12 points and a BEFORE LEHIGH: Three-star, top 50 shooting guard recruit by career-high nine rebounds in regular season finale vs. Lafayette ESPN … According to Prep Hoops Oklahoma, was the No. 5 ranked (2/24). Shot 5-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-2 from three- player in Oklahoma … Standout at Edmond North High School, point range. Added four assists, a block and two steals … Finished garnering numerous awards … In 2017, was named Oklahoma All- with 15 points at Loyola (2/21) on 6-of-9 shooting, including 3-of-5 State and All-Metro … Was also an Oklahoma 6A State Champion, from three-point range. Added five rebounds, three assists and a State Tournament MVP and All-Conference Offensive Player of the steal … Scored 10 points on 2-of-3 shooting from three-point range Year … Led Edmond North to 27-1 record in 2015-16, advancing and 4-of-4 from the free throw line vs. Army West Point (2/17). to the third round of the state playoffs … Honorable mention Added seven rebounds, two assists and two steals … Stellar effort All-State selection in 2015-16, averaging 16 points per game … at Colgate (2/14), scoring a career-high 28 points, shooting 9-of-10 Played on two AAU teams, including Team Griffin - averaging 11.8 from the field, 3-of-3 from three-point range and 7-of-7 from the points and five rebounds per game while shooting 37 percent from free throw line. Added seven rebounds … Had five rebounds and three-point range … Also played for the Omaha Elite which was an assist against Bucknell (2/5) … Finished with five points and very competitive in July’s NY2LA events … Father was a standout two assists in big home win vs. Boston University (2/3) … Tallied college basketball player, who also played professionally overseas. five points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal in a team-high 36 minutes during road win at Holy Cross (1/29) … Posted 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals vs. Navy (1/27). Was 5-of-9 from the field, including 2-of-3 from three-point range … Strong in first-career start, scoring a team-high 19 points while adding a career-high eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks vs. Loyola (1/24) … Career game at Army West Point (1/20), shattering previous career high with 20 points (18 coming in the second half). Added a career-high seven rebounds and tied career-best three assists. Shot 6-of-11, including 4-of-6 from three- point range. Helped spark Lehigh’s 13-4 run to begin second half,
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Major: Sociology
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it’s a great academic school and a good bas- ketball program.”
AS A SENIOR (2019-20): - Tied a career-high eight points vs. Colgate (2/5) while adding three rebounds and a block. - Had two points (on only field goal attempt) and two rebounds vs. Army West Point (2/1). - Strong at American (1/27), tying a season-high six points while adding three rebounds and a steal. GETTING TO KNOW ED - Was a perfect 1-for-1 from the field for a second Nickname: Ed Major: Biology (Dental track) straight game, while adding two rebounds, vs. Favorite Place on Campus: Weight room archrival Lafayette (1/25). Favorite Thing about Lehigh: The people here are nice and willing to help. - Knocked down only field goal attempt, and Favorite Food: Ham grabbed a rebound, at Holy Cross (1/22). Favorite Color: Red Favorite Movie: Training Day - Grabbed two rebounds and had first steal of the season at Bucknell (1/18). Favorite Musical Artist: Lil Wayne Favorite Website: Netflix - Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting vs. Navy (1/15). Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Mark Jackson - Tallied two points and two rebounds against American (1/11). Favorite Pro Team: Cleveland Cavaliers Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Randy Moss - Recorded two points and a rebound at Boston University (1/8). Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: ESPN - Grabbed a pair of rebounds at Princeton (12/29). Place I’d Like To Visit: Hawaii Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Invisibility - Had a first-half basket and grabbed three rebounds at undefeated and No. 9/12 Auburn Dream Job: To have my own dental practice I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My dad wore the (12/21). same number - Scored four points and added five rebounds and an assist against Yale (12/7). If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Baseball If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charity and give - Made first start of the season vs. Misericordia (11/18), tallying six points, four rebounds back to my hometown. and an assist. 2019-20 SEASON HIGHS - Had six points and three rebounds at Virginia Tech (11/16), knocking down all three Points: 8 vs. Colgate (2/5/20) field goal attempts. Rebounds: 9 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) Assists: 1, three times; last vs. Yale (12/7/19) - Impressed against Cairn (11/12), scoring six points while grabbing a career-high nine Steals: 1, two times; last at American (1/27/20) rebounds and dishing an assist. CAREER HIGHS - Scored first points of the season while adding two rebounds and a block in win at Albany Points: 8, two times; last vs. Colgate (2/5/20) Rebounds: 9 vs. Cairn (11/12/19) (11/9). Assists: 2 vs. Eastern (11/19/17) - Grabbed a pair of rebounds in season opener vs. Monmouth (11/5). Steals: 1, four times; last at American (1/27/20)
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS 2019-20 Career AS A JUNIOR (2018-19): Saw action in 16 games, averaging 1.8 points and 0.5 rebounds Double-Figure Scoring 0 0 while adding two assists and a block … Shot 13-of-16 from the field (81.3 percent) and Last Time: -- 3-of-3 from the free throw line ... Strong in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10), 20+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- posting four points on 2-of-2 shooting, along with two rebounds in eight minutes of action … Had two points, going 1-of-1 from the floor, while adding an assist vs. Army West Point 30+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- (2/20) … Scored two points, knocking down only shot attempt at Boston University (2/16) … Recorded two points and a rebound in win over Navy (2/9) … Scored two points on 10+ rebounds 0 0 Last Time: -- 1-of-1 shooting while adding a rebound and assist vs. Colgate (2/4) … Made a huge im- pact in comeback win at Army West Point (2/2), posting seven rebounds, a rebound and 5+ assists 0 0 Last Time: --
Double-Doubles 0 0 Last Time: -- CAREER STATISTICS
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2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 35 block in just eight minutes while making a big impact on the 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS defensive end as well … Posted two points vs. Boston University (1/26) … Scored two points in five minutes of action against Bucknell (1/19) … In first action in over a year, scored six points vs. American (1/16) in just four minutes, shooting 2-of-2 from the field and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. AS A SOPHOMORE (2017-18): Played in first 13 games of the season … Averaged 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game … Added five blocks, four assists and two steals … Recorded two points and a rebound in the Patriot League opener at La- fayette (12/29) … Had six points, two rebounds, a block and steal at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/21) … Tallied seven points, four rebounds and first-career steal against Mount St. Mary’s (12/9) … Scored two points and tied a career-high six rebounds vs. Yale (12/6) … Had two points behind a pair of free throws at No. 15/18 Virginia (12/2) … Scored a career-high eight points on 4-of-7 shooting at Princeton (11/29). Grabbed five rebounds … Converted only field goal attempt at Pitt (11/25) … Recorded two points, four rebounds and an assist at No. 10 USC (11/22) … Strong effort vs. Eastern University (11/19), posting six points, six rebounds and first two career assists … Posted two points, three rebounds and a block vs. Siena (11/17) … Knocked down only field goal attempt in home opener against Monmouth (11/20), finishing with three points and a rebound … Had four points, a rebound and block in season opener at Marist (11/11).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Junior college transfer, who earned his Associates Degree in one year from Florida Southwestern State College … Strong in the classroom, posting a 3.8 GPA … Was also a strong student coming out of high school, owning a 4.1 GPA .... Averaged 10 points and six rebounds per game in conference play at Florida Southwestern State College … For the season, averaged 9.8 points and 4.4 rebounds, shooting 57.1 percent from the field … In high school, averaged 20 points and seven rebounds per game at Gainesville Eastside, garnering Gainesville Sun first team All-Area recognition … Was rated as a three-star recruit by ESPN.
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Major: Finance
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it was a great fit academically and athletically.”
AS A JUNIOR (2018-19): Missed entire season due to injury ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2017-18): Missed entire season due to injury.
AS A FRESHMAN (2016-17): Missed entire season due to injury.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Played at prep school Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, missing parts of his sophomore and senior seasons due to injury … Averaged 10 points and 5.5 rebounds at Brewster as the team finished 25-10 and advanced to the National Prep Championships … Brewster featured 10 NCAA Division I signees on the team … Ranked No. 11 in the state and top 30 in all of New England … Member of the National Honor Society … Prior to Brewster, was a three-year varsity player at Deerfield High School … Won back-to-back conference championships … First team All-Conference member … Honorable Mention All-State and All-Area honoree … Averaged 12 points and eight rebounds as a junior … Strong in the classroom as a member of the Honor Roll all four years with a GPA over 3.5 … Was an Investment Club President … Qualified for DECA conference … Also impressed with his AAU team, the Illinois Wolves.
GETTING TO KNOW JACK Nickname: I have a bunch. Too long to list. Major & Why: Business Favorite Place on Campus: Gym. Need to keep getting better. Favorite Food: Eat all foods Favorite Color: Blue Favorite Musical Artist: J Cole or Chance Favorite Movie: Caddyshack Favorite TV Show: Prison Break Favorite Website: ESPN/MarketWatch Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Craig Sager Favorite Pro Team: Chicago Bulls Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Jimmy Graham Hobbies: Basketball, friends, family Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated or GQ Place I’d Like To Visit: Europe Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be able to fly Dream Job: NBA If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to charity, give back, invest
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WHY LEHIGH? “The family atmosphere I felt when I came to Lehigh on my visit just felt right to me. It’s also a tremendous academic school with a basketball program that has good history.” AS A SOPHOMORE (2019-20): - Had 12 points and seven rebounds at Army West GETTING TO KNOW NIC Point (2/15), 10 and six coming after halftime. What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? All of the - Posted four points on 2-of-3 shooting, while grab- trees and scenery because it reminds me a little bit of back home bing four rebounds vs. Holy Cross (2/12). Major & Why: Business because it was what both of my parents majored in during college and it’s something - Strong effort in win at Lafayette (2/8), posting that has always interested me 12 points on 5-of-9 shotoing while adding eight Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose Favorite Food: Pasta rebounds, a steal and block. Knocked down a big Favorite Color: Royal Blue jumper with just 1:07 remaining to give Lehigh a 3-point lead. Also finished with a game Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans high plus/minus of +12. Favorite TV Show: Friday Night Lights Favorite Website: ESPN - Finished with eight points, four rebounds and a block vs. Colgate (2/5). Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Jay Bilas - Monster game against Army West Point (2/1), scoring 25 points to shatter previous Favorite Pro Team: Seattle Seahawks Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Russell Wilson career high (16) while tying a career-high 13 rebounds. Shot 10-of-13 from the field and Hobbies: Fishing, Golf, Basketball, Friends 5-of-6 from the free throw line. Knocked down first nine field goal attempts of the evening. Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated Place I’d Like To Visit: Greece - Posted four points and three rebounds at American (1/27). Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Mind reading - Reached double-figure points for a second straight game (and third time in the last four Dream Job: Pro basketball player I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was my AAU games) vs. Lafayette (1/25). Finished with a team-high 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting while number during my last year If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football adding six rebounds. If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Save a majority of it, invest - Scored 12 points at Holy Cross (1/22) while adding seven rebounds, a block and first some and spend some of it to take care of my parents. assist and steal of the season. 2019-20 SEASON HIGHS - Finished with six points on 3-of-4 shooting while adding four rebounds at Bucknell (1/18). Points: 25 vs. Army West Point (2/1/20) Rebounds: 13 vs. Army West Point (2/1/20) - Strong effort vs. Navy (1/15), tying a career-high 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting and 4-of-4 Assists: 1, two times; last vs. Army (2/1/20) from the free throw line. Added six rebounds. Steals: 1, three times; last at Army (2/15/20) - Recorded four points, four rebounds and a block in win over American (1/11). CAREER HIGHS Points: 25 vs. Army West Point (2/1/20) - Making first start of the season, finished with six points and three rebounds at Boston Rebounds: 13, two times; last vs. Army (2/1/20) University (1/8). Assists: 1, three times; last vs. Army (2/1/20) Steals: 1, seven times; last at Holy Cross (1/22/20) - Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting in season debut against Loyola (1/5).
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS 2019-20 Career AS A FRESHMAN (2018-19): Played in all 31 games, averaging 3.8 points and 3.3 re- Double-Figure Scoring 6 11 Last Time: at Army West Point (2/15/20) bounds … Added 14 blocks, six steals and an assist … Had five games with double-figure points and three double-doubles … Shot 46.2 percent from the field (49-of-106) ... Tallied 20+ points 1 1 Last Time: vs. Army West Point (2/1/20) three points and two rebounds in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/10) … Strong effort in regular season finale at Loyola (3/2), posting 12 points and a career-high 30+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- 13 rebounds for third-career double-double. Shot 5-of-11 from the field while adding three blocks and a steal … Impressed with five points (all in the first half), eight rebounds, a 10+ rebounds 1 4 Last Time: vs. Army West Point (2/1/20)) block and steal in just 15 minutes at American (2/27) … Posted two points and a rebound 5+ assists 0 0 vs. Holy Cross (2/24) … Tallied two points and four rebounds against Army West Point Last Time: -- Double-Doubles 1 4 Last Time: vs. Army West Point (2/1/20) CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Sports CommunicationsExperience • 641 TaylorLehigh Street, FootballBethlehem, PA 2003 • Phone 610-758-3174 2019-20 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 27: LEHIGH AT COLGATE • FEBRUARY 19, 2020 • PAGE 38 (2/20) … Recorded three rebounds, a block and steal at Bos- 2019-20 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS ton University (2/16) … Had four points and two rebounds at Bucknell (2/11), knocking down both field goal attempts of the game … Posted a point, three rebounds and two blocks in win over Navy (2/9) … Filled up the stat sheet with five points, four rebounds, two blocks and an assist against Colgate (2/4). Was a perfect 2-of-2 from the field … Converted a three-point play vs. Boston University (1/26) … Strong effort at Navy (1/23), post- ing two points and six rebounds in 12 minutes … Tallied two points and two rebounds against American (1/16) … Scored 12 straight Lehigh points in the first half at Colgate (1/12), finish- ing the game with 12 points and six rebounds, shooting 4-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line … Had an offensive rebound and putback at Holy Cross (1/9) … Scored four points while adding a rebound and steal against Loyola (1/6) … Recorded two points and a rebound at Lafayette (1/2) … Grabbed three rebounds at West Virginia (12/30) … Posted two points and four rebounds vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/22) …. Had two points and a rebound at Mount St. Mary’s (12/8) … Scored six points while adding a rebound and steal at Yale (12/5) … Finished with six points and six rebounds while add- ing a block vs. Arkansas State (12/1) … Recorded four points and a rebound at No. 12 Kansas State (11/24) … Grabbed a pair of rebounds while posting first-career steal at Siena (11/21) … Stellar against Princeton (11/16), posting second-career dou- ble-double with career-high 16 points along with 10 rebounds … Had two points and a rebound in the home opener vs. Marist (11/13) … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Nov. 12 following a double-double in second-career game, recording 10 points and 10 rebounds at Miami (11/9) … Strong in season debut at Monmouth (11/6), posting 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting along with three rebounds.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Came Lehigh after a strong career playing with multiple Division I players at Seattle Prep under Coach Mike Kelly, the same school (and coach) that produced former Mountain Hawks’ captain Jordan Hamilton ‘12 …Was named first team All-Metro League and first team All-State … Named to the Nike EYBL Watch List in 2017 … Was a 1,000 point scorer at Seattle Prep in three years of varsity basketball … Leading scorer for 3A team in the All-Star Game vs. 4A … Selected to play in the Northwestern Shootout Washington vs. Oregon All-Star Game … Ranked as a three-star recruit by ESPN … Ranked among the top 50 centers in the class of 2018 by ESPN … Prior to time with Seattle Rotary, also played AAU basketball for Coach Jim Marsh of Friends of Hoop Seattle.
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GAME 1 - NOV. 5, 2019 GAME 2 - NOV. 9, 2019 STABLER ARENA SEFCU ARENA MONMOUTH 66, LEHIGH 62 LEHIGH 74, ALBANY 70
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team trimmed an ALBANY, N.Y. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team ended the first half on early 16-point hole down to one late in the second half, but Monmouth a 21-10 run to take a 10-point halftime lead, then extended the advantage to 17 immediately answered with an 8-0 run, on the way to downing the Moun- in the second half, on the way to a 74-70 win at Albany on Saturday evening. tain Hawks 66-62 in the season opener for both sides Tuesday evening in The Mountain Hawks bounced back from Tuesday’s season-opening defeat Stabler Arena. Junior James Karnik was stellar, posting his 13 points and to Monmouth in a big way, defeating the perennial America East contenders 11 rebounds for his seventh-career double-double. Freshman Evan Taylor on their opening night. Senior Jordan Cohen led the offense with 17 points scored a team-high 15 points in his collegiate debut. on 6-of-8 shooting while junior James Karnik enjoyed another strong effort, Karnik came alive in the second half, posting nine points and seven tallying 15 points, five boards and three blocks. boards over the final 20 minutes. Karnik also had three blocks and took Saturday marked the first time in the all-time series that the road team two charges, all in the second half as well. came out victorious. The home teams were 6-0 over the previous six meetings Meanwhile, Taylor’s 15 points came on 5-of-11 shooting, 2-of-2 from between Lehigh and Albany. 3-point range and 3-of-3 from the free throw line. Taylor was one of five A balanced effort saw all nine Mountain Hawks who saw action score. Mountain Hawk first-years to see action and one of three to score points Along with Cohen and Karnik, sophomore Jeameril Wilson added 10 points in their first collegiate games. on 5-of-9 shooting. Junior Marques Wilson and freshman Reed Fenton added Senior Jordan Cohen added 13 points, seven assists and four rebounds eight points apiece. The point total for Fenton was a high for his young career. while junior Marques Wilson had 10 points and five boards to round out The same was true for classmate Jake Betlow (five points) and Jakob Alamudun Mountain Hawks with double-figure points. (six). Alamudun’s points were the first of his collegiate career. A back-and-forth first few minutes saw neither team lead by more than The teams traded leads for much of the early going. Mid first half, senior four. But after Karnik put the Mountain Hawks up 10-9 with 15:09 on the Ed Porter got on the scoresheet for the first time this season, as his short jumper clock, Monmouth staged a big 17-0 run – capped off by a Deion Hammond gave the Mountain Hawks the lead for the first time in nearly eight minutes, 3-pointer – to give the Hawks a 26-10 advantage with 10:38 left in the first 16-15, with 10:12 left in the half. half. With Albany leading 17-16, the Mountain Hawks immediately staged Lehigh slowly chipped away from there, pulling within 12 after a 9-0 run. The rally began with a Betlow transition 3-pointer and continued Marques Wilson treys with 9:04 then 7:55 remaining in the first. with Alamudun’s first-career points, a jumper with 7:59 on the clock. Karnik Trailing by 16 once again with less than three minutes to go, the and Alaumudun later added 2-pointers for the 25-17 advantage with 6:24 left Mountain Hawks ended the half on a 7-0 run. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson in the first. accounted for the final five points behind a highlight-reel driving layup, Later in the half, Cohen gave Lehigh its first double-figure lead, as his fast then 3-pointer just 42 seconds later, to pull within 41-32 after 20 minutes break basket made it 33-23.That proved to be the halftime margin, as Marques of play. Wilson knocked down a jumper with 33 seconds on the clock for the 37-27 lead The momentum continued into the second as a Taylor 3-pointer got after 20 minutes of play. Lehigh within 44-39. Less than two minutes later, Taylor finished a 3-point Lehigh struggled towards the beginning and end of the second half, but play to get the Mountain Hawks within three at 45-42. a dominant middle portion helped the Mountain Hawks to the victory. Early Monmouth extended its lead back to two possessions for much of the on, the Great Danes quickly trimmed Lehigh’s lead down to five at 39-34. But ensuing minutes, until four consecutive Lehigh points got the Mountain from there, Lehigh staged a 12-1 run, with six of the points from Karnik, to Hawks within 54-52 with 7:51 on the clock. take a 51-35 advantage. The Mountain Hawks followed by scoring just two points over the next The Mountain Hawks maintained their double-figure lead for most of the 3:30, but played tough defense to stay close. A Karnik offensive rebound half, taking as much as a 17-point lead. Still leading by 16 with 7:57 remaining. and layup got Lehigh back within 57-56, but again Monmouth answered Albany made a late rally, getting within four with 37 seconds remaining and with an 8-0 run to go up 65-56 with 2:55 on the clock. three with 12 seconds on the clock, but Karnik knocked down a big free throw Taylor scored five of Lehigh’s next six points to pull back within three, with eight seconds remaining to help ice the victory. Not long before, Marques but a Cohen jumper with 12 seconds remaining was off line, and Monmouth Wilson and Jeameril Wilson each knocked down big shots in the final minutes to help give the Mountain Hawks the margin they would need. wrapped up the 66-62 victory.
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GAME 3 - NOV. 12, 2019 GAME 4 - NOV. 16, 2019 STABLER ARENA CASSELL COLISEUM LEHIGH 80, CAIRN 43 VIRGINIA TECH 79, LEHIGH 53
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team led out to a 16-0 lead and would never look back, downing Cairn 80-43 by as much as six in the first half Saturday and trailed by just five on Tuesday evening in Stabler Arena. A total team effort saw all 11 after 20 minutes of play, but Virginia Tech outscored the Mountain Mountain Hawks who played score points. Freshman Jakob Ala- Hawks 42-21 in the second half for the 79-53 victory. Lehigh shot mudun led the way with career highs in points (19) and rebounds 48.0 percent from the field in the first half (and 41.7 percent from (10) for his first-career double-double. Freshman Evan Taylor also 3-point range), but tides turned in the second as Lehigh couldn’t scored 12 points while sophomore Jeameril Wilson added 10. With pull off the upset against a Hokies’ program coming off a Sweet 16 the win, Lehigh improves to 2-1 on the young campaign, ahead of appearance. In the end, 19 Mountain Hawk turnovers also proved a Saturday afternoon matchup at Virginia Tech. costly. In a game that saw all of Lehigh’s starters play less than 23 Senior Jordan Cohen and sophomore Jeameril Wilson each minutes, the bench made big contributions. Alamudun shot 6-of-9 scored 11 points to lead the offense. Among Wilson’s scoring was from the field, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Senior Ed Porter a thunderous, highlight-reel dunk less than two minutes into the added six points and a career-high nine rebounds while freshman second half. Andrei Arion scored his first-career points, tallying three. He also In the end, eight Mountain Hawks attempted between five added a career-high 10 rebounds. and eight field goal attempts. Freshman Reed Fenton and junior The Mountain Hawks corralled 64 rebounds on the evening, Marques Wilson each scored six points, combining to hit 3-of-7 tied for the second most by any team in the nation this season. It 3-pointers. was also just seven from tying the Patriot League record of 71. Lehigh got off to a fast start taking several early leads, due in Lehigh held Cairn scoreless for the game’s first 7:17, scoring large part to early 3-pointers from freshmEn Evan Taylor and Fen- 16 points in that span. Junior James Karnik scored six of his eight ton. Trailing 9-8, the Mountain Hawks staged a 7-0 run, capped off points in the early run, including a pair of dunks. by an Ed Porter basket, to take a 15-9 lead with 12:58 on the first-half The Highlanders pulled back within 16-10 and 18-12, but Le- clock. high answered with a monster 23-0 run to take a 41-12 advantage, With Lehigh leading 18-13, the Hokies scored 10 straight points on the way to the 41-15 halftime lead. to go up 23-18, but the Mountain Hawks fought back and pulled The Mountain Hawks continued to cruise in the second half, even at 23 and later 25. Virginia Tech answered with a 7-0 surge, but as a Taylor 3-pointer gave Lehigh its first 30-point lead, 52-20, with two Cohen free throws with 1:39 on the clock rounded out the first- 14:20 remaining in the stanza. Late in the period, the advantage half scoring and helped keep the Mountain Hawks within striking distance (37-32) at the half. swelled to 37 on multiple occasions then 39 following a Porter Wilson’s highlight dunk helped spark the Mountain Hawks layup in the final minute, on the way to the 80-43 final. early in the second half, but Virginia Tech came out of the locker room strong, eventually opening a double-digit lead. Lehigh was still within 12 with 12:15 remaining, but the Hokies used a 10-0 run to open a 22-point advantage. The Mountain Hawks could never get back in it, falling by the 79-53 final.
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GAME 5 - NOV. 18, 2019 GAME 6 - NOV. 21, 2019 STABLER ARENA KNAPP CENTER LEHIGH 87, MISERICORDIA 68 DRAKE 74, LEHIGH 58
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team scored 55 DES MOINES, Iowa – The Lehigh men’s basketball team opened second-half points to turn a halftime tie into a runaway 87-68 victory a 19-11 first-half lead, but Drake came back and ended the stanza on over Misericordia on Monday evening in Stabler Arena. Freshman an 8-0 run, on its way to a 74-58 victory on Thursday evening at the Reed Fenton was tremendous, scoring a career-high 14 points while Knapp Center. The reigning Missouri Valley Conference regular season adding four rebounds, four assists and a steal. Junior James Karnik champion Bulldogs extended their lead to 21 in the second half, but the posted his second double-double of the young season (and eighth of Mountain Hawks, who are now 3-3 on the season, fought until the very his career) with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Now 3-2 on the year, the end. Junior James Karnik led Lehigh’s offense with 14 points on 6-of-9 Mountain Hawks hit the road for four straight beginning with games shooting. this Thursday and Saturday at Drake and Saint Mary’s, respectively. Along with Karnik’s 14 points, five others scored between six and Fenton finished 4-of-7 from the field, including 6-of-7 from the free nine points. In front of many friends and family, junior Marques Wilson throw line. Karnik was 9-of-16 shooting, also tying a career high with scored nine points while adding four rebounds and three steals. As a three steals. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson was also strong, posting 15 team, Lehigh tallied 11 steals on 18 Drake turnovers. points on 6-of-9 shooting. In the end, the Mountain Hawks held a high-powered Bulldogs’ offense more than five points under their season average entering the All nine of the Mountain Hawks who scored tallied at least five day. Lehigh also held Drake to 32.0 percent shooting from 3-point range, points. Senior Jordan Cohen had eight points, five rebounds and five well below its 42.9 percent average entering the evening. assists while freshman Evan Taylor added eight points. After a back-and-forth first few minutes which included a thunder- The Cougars jumped out to an early lead until the Mountain Hawks ous dunk from each side, the Mountain Hawks used a mini 6-2 surge to used a 7-0 run to turn a 7-6 deficit into a 13-7 lead with 12:08 left in the turn a 7-7 tie into a 13-9 lead following a Jakob Alamudun layup with first half. The run ended with four straight points from Jeameril Wilson. 12:15 left in the first half. On that play, senior Jordan Cohen picked up A Fenton fastbreak layup gave the Mountain Hawks a 17-10 his third assist of the early going. advantage with 9:18 on the clock, but Misericordia scored the next 12 A few minutes later, the Mountain Hawks scored six straight points points to open a 22-17 lead with 6:27 remaining in the first. to turn a 13-11 lead into a 19-11 advantage, a run that began and ended The Cougars’ lead reached seven, but Lehigh ended the half on a with Cohen field goals. 10-3 run, capped off by a Fenton basket with 57 seconds on the clock, Drake gradually pulled closer, scoring 12 of the next 16 points to to pull even at 32 at the half. pull even at 23 with 5:51 on the first-half clock. The score stood tied at The Mountain Hawks began the second half with 14 of the first 25 and 27, but the Bulldogs scored 13 of the final 19 points of the stanza. 18 points, as eight straight Lehigh points – four of which came from A Marques Wilson 3-pointer gave Lehigh a 33-32 lead with 2:41 on the Cohen – gave the Mountain Hawks a 46-36 advantage with 16:47 on clock, but Drake scored the final eight points of the half to take a 40-33 the clock. advantage into the locker room. Lehigh slowly increased its lead as the half progressed, eventually The Bulldogs continued to roll early in the second. After Karnik reaching 20 following a Fenton 3-point play with 4:03 remaining. pulled Lehigh back within seven at 44-37, Drake staged a 9-0 run behind The margin reached 22 at one point, on the way to the 87-68 victory. three consecutive 3-pointers, to take a 53-37 edge with 16:24 on the clock. Drake’s lead reached 21 at 61-40 with 13:07 to go, but Lehigh clawed back to within 16 on multiple occasions. The Mountain Hawks couldn’t get any closer, however, as Marques Wilson scored the game’s final four points in the final 1:20, to pull his side within 74-58 at the final horn.
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GAME 7 - NOV. 23, 2019 GAME 8 - NOV. 30, 2019 MCKEON PAVILION LEVIEN GYM SAINT MARY’S 77, LEHIGH 66 COLUMBIA 68, LEHIGH 64
MORAGA, Calif. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team played presea- NEW YORK – In a back-and-forth game that went down to the wire, son top 25 team Saint Mary’s tightly until the final whistle, but the Gaels Columbia used a late 7-0 run to take a 65-58 lead, which proved too much held on in the end for the 77-66 victory on Saturday at McKeon Pavilion. for the Lehigh men’s basketball team to overcome as the Mountain Hawks Saint Mary’s created a bit of separation in the second half, going up by 13. dropped their third straight game (all on the road), 68-64 on Saturday. However, the Mountain Hawks wouldn’t go away, pulling back within Lehigh struggled to contain Columbia’s leading scorer Mike Smith, who seven on multiple occasions in the final minute, but the Gaels hit enough finished with 30 points on 12-of-21 shooting. Senior Jordan Cohen led the free throws to keep Lehigh at arm’s length. Senior was stellar Jordan Cohen Mountain Hawks with 20 points, his second straight game with 20+ points. to lead the Mountain Hawks’ offense, scoring a season-high 26 points while He came ever-so-close to pulling Lehigh even in the final minute, but an dishing five assists. Along with Cohen’s 26 points, junior James Karnik had 12 points and offensive foul was called against Cohen to wipe out a basket. 10 rebounds for his third double-double in seven games this season, and Cohen shot 9-of-17 from the field, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range. ninth of his career. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson added 10 points on 4-of-7 Senior James Karnik continued his strong play with eight points and 12 shooting, including 2-of-5 from 3-point range. boards to tie a season high. Freshman Evan Taylor added eight points, Lehigh scored the most points by any team against the Gaels this seven coming before the first media timeout, and junior Marques Wilson season (which includes an overtime game in which Wisconsin scored 63). scored seven. The Mountain Hawks also held Saint Mary’s to 68 points before the Gaels The Mountain Hawks got off to a strong start. Taylor began the game connected on nine free throws in the final minute with Lehigh fouling to with a 3-pointer while freshman Jake Betlow rounded out the run, knocking extend the game. down a trey of his own for a 17-8 advantage with 12:22 left in the first half. The Mountain Hawks had a chance from the very beginning. Saint The Lions began to catch fire midway through the stanza. With Lehigh Mary’s actually opened an early 12-4 lead, but Lehigh responded with a leading 19-11, Columba went on a 13-2 run, using 3-pointers on three con- 14-4 run to take its first lead of the contest. Cohen scored nine of the points secutive possessions to open a 24-21 lead with 7:35 on the first-half clock. in the run, which ended with a Wilson basket to give the Mountain Hawks The Lions led for the remainder of the half, extending their advantage an 18-16 advantage with 10:06 on the first-half clock. to five, but Cohen went on a personal 5-0 run in the final minute as his A Jordan Ford 3-pointer gave the Gaels the lead back with 8:14 left in 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining evened the score at 32 following the first. Saint Mary’s wouldn’t trail the rest of the game, but Lehigh made the perennial West Coast Conference power earn it. 20 minutes of play. A Wilson trey with 5:23 on the clock pulled the Mountain Hawks back The game of runs continued in the second half. Columbia enjoyed within one at 27-26. The Gaels extended their lead back to seven, but four a strong start, retaking a five-point lead in the opening minutes. Trailing straight Lehigh points to end the half, capped off by a pretty give-and-go 49-44, Lehigh went on a 10-2 run to take a 54-51 lead with 9:22 remaining ending in a Cohen layup following a timeout, pulled Lehigh within 35-32 after four consecutive Cohen points. at the half. A Marques Wilson basket gave the Mountain Hawks a 56-55 advan- Cohen scored on Lehigh’s first second-half possession to pull within tage with 7:24 remaining, but Columbia used a 10-2 run (which included one, but Saint Mary’s slowly extended its advantage from there. The margin a 7-0 run to break a 58-58 tie) to take its largest lead, 65-58, with 3:17 reached double figures with 11:49 on the clock and 13 with 8:42 remaining, remaining. but the Mountain Hawks continued to battle. Lehigh clawed back, scoring four straight points, and had a chance A Marques Wilson layup with 4:40 remaining got Lehigh back within in the final minute down just three. Cohen drove hard to the hoop, but single digits at 62-54. was called for an offensive foul with 35 seconds remaining to wipe out the The Mountain Hawks pulled within seven twice in the final minute, basket. but couldn’t pull any closer as Saint Mary’s hit nine free throws in the final Columbia followed by hitting enough free throws down the stretch 57 seconds for the 77-66 final. for the victory.
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GAME 9 - DEC. 4, 2019 GAME 10 - DEC. 7, 2019 DEGOL ARENA STABLER ARENA SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) 77, LEHIGH 69 YALE 78, LEHIGH 65
LORETTO, Pa. – Senior Jordan Cohen, junior James Karnik and fresh- BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team battled man Reed Fenton combined for 53 points, but it wasn’t enough in the end back from a 16-point first-half deficit to pull as close as one, but Yale as the Lehigh men’s basketball team fell to a second-half Saint Francis (Pa.) staged an 11-0 run late in the second half to turn a three-point margin rally, 77-69 on Wednesday evening. Cohen scored 16 of his 22 points in the into a 78-65 victory on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. Sophomore first half to help the Mountain Hawks open a 42-36 halftime advantage, but Jeameril Wilson led the Mountain Hawks’ offense with a season-high Lehigh shot just 36.4 percent in the second half (and only 13.3 percent from 16 points while junior James Karnik continued his strong play with 3-point range) while turning the ball over eight times. Wednesday wrapped 15 points on just eight field goal attempts. up Lehigh’s four-game road swing as the Mountain Hawks return home Wilson shot 7-of-12 from the floor while adding a team-high six Saturday to host Yale at 7 p.m. rebounds. Karnik was 6-of-8. Senior added 12 points, Cohen’s 22 points marked his third straight game eclipsing 20 points, a Jordan Cohen career-high streak. He was 4-of-5 from 3-point range in the first half to help five rebounds and five assists, shooting 4-of-6 from the field. He is spark the offense. Meanwhile, Karnik tallied his fourth double-double of the now just 14 points from 1,000 in his career. Freshman Evan Taylor season (in nine games), scoring 18 points on 9-of-10 shooting, and grabbing chipped in with eight points. 13 rebounds to tie a career high. Turnovers once again hurt the Mountain Hawks, finishing with Playing an hour from his hometown of Latrobe, Pa., Fenton scored 13 18 on the evening. points on 5-of-10 shooting. Freshman Evan Taylor added nine points. Lehigh actually jumped out to early leads of 6-0 and 10-2, with The Mountain Hawks scored the game’s first four points behind baskets four of the Mountain Hawk starters on the scoreboard less than three from Cohen and Karnik. Fenton finished a baseline dunk to give the Mountain minutes into the game. Hawks a 9-4 advantage, with the lead reaching eight (13-5) after a pair of Yale quickly answered, going on an 8-0 run to pull even. The Taylor free throws with 13:24 left in the first half. score was tied at 10, 12 and 14 before Lehigh went into a 4:23 scoreless The Red Flash pulled within five, but two 3-pointers in just over a minute drought. However, the Mountain Hawks allowed just six Bulldogs’ – from Fenton and Cohen – gave Lehigh a 26-17 lead with 7:45 on the clock. points during that stretch, behind a pair of 3-pointers. Cohen later added two more treys in the span of 22 seconds to help the The Bulldogs had another run later in the half, using a 13-0 rally Mountain Hawks retake a nine-point, 34-25 advantage, with 4:31 left in the first. to turn a three-point game into a 37-21 advantage with 3:03 on the Saint Francis pulled within four with less than 10 seconds remaining, clock. Lehigh did fight back, scoring 11 of the final 15 points of the but on the other end, Cohen drew a foul and hit 2-of-3 free throws to give stanza – including a 4-0 run in the final 30 seconds – to pull within Lehigh a 42-36 halftime lead. single digits (41-32) after 20 minutes of play. Lehigh extended its lead to eight very early in the second half, but the The Mountain Hawks continued to claw back in the second, using Red Flash responded with an 8-0 run to pull even at 46 apiece. an 11-3 run to pull within 52-47 following a Reed Fenton 3-pointer Saint Francis took its first lead of the game (54-53) following a 3-pointer with 13:03 on the clock. with 12:15 left in the second half. The Mountain Hawks kept fighting back A few minutes later, Lehigh got within a single possession on to within one, eventually tying the score at 64 following a Cohen layup with multiple occasions, beginning after a Marques Wilson trey made the 4:15 remaining. Then less than a minute later, Karnik finished a thunderous score 56-54 with 10:41 remaining. dunk to give the Mountain Hawks a 66-64 edge. A Taylor field goal with 5:23 on the clock pulled Lehigh within But on the other end, Saint Francis’ Isaiah Blackman knocked down a one at 62-61. The Mountain Hawks even got the ball back with a chance trey to give the Red Flash the lead for good. Lehigh remained within two to take a lead, but a Taylor 3-pointer was off the mark. Lehigh hung possessions for most of the ensuing minutes, when the Mountain Hawks within striking distance over the ensuing minutes until the Bulldogs’ were forced to foul. late rally.
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GAME 11 - DEC. 21, 2019 GAME 12 - DEC. 29, 2019 AUBURN ARENA JADWIN GYMNASIUM #9/12 AUBURN 74, LEHIGH 51 PRINCETON 71, LEHIGH 62
AUBURN, Ala. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team led unbeaten, No. 9 PRINCETON, N.J. – The Lehigh men’s basketball trimmed a 15-point Auburn 20-13 with less than seven minutes left in the first half, then after weath- first-half deficit down to two late in the second, but Princeton used a late 8-2 ering a Tigers’ run, pulled back within seven with less than eight minutes left run to pull away and hand the Mountain Hawks a 71-62 defeat on Sunday. in the contest. However, Auburn ended the second half like it did the first, with Four Lehigh players finished with double-figure points (all scoring between a big run to down the Mountain Hawks, 74-51 on Saturday evening at Auburn Arena. Senior Jordan Cohen led Lehigh’s offense with 18 points to become the 12 and 14 points), led by 14 points from freshman Evan Taylor. Lehigh will 38th player in program history to eclipse 1,000 career points. Defensively, the now look ahead to Patriot League play, which begins Thursday at Navy. Mountain Hawks held the Tigers, coming off a Final Four appearance in 2018- Aririguzoh scored a game-high 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting to lead 19, to their third lowest point total of the season (in 11 games) and their lowest the Tigers. point total for any half this season (27 in the first). For Taylor, it marked his second straight game with double-figure Prior to Saturday, Auburn’s previous low for points in a half was 28 in the points. He finished Sunday 4-of-7 from the field (including 2-of-4 from first half vs. Saint Louis. 3-point range) and 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Taylor has gotten to Cohen added a team-high six assists to go with his 18 points on 7-of-20 the charity stripe 11 times over the past two contests. shooting. Freshman Evan Taylor was strong at both ends of the floor, posting 13 points and six rebounds. Senior Jordan Cohen added 13 points and three assists, nine points Junior James Karnik also scored in double figures, finishing with 12 points coming in the second half. Junior James Karnik posted 12 points and eight on 6-of-9 shooting, five rebounds, two steals and three blocks. rebounds while sophomore Jeameril Wilson had 12 points and five boards. Auburn held slim leads in the early going, but the Mountain Hawks bat- Twenty turnovers hurt the Mountain Hawks, as did 10 Princeton tled back. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson knocked down a 3-pointer with 14:35 3-pointers. remaining in the first to give Lehigh its first lead, 9-6. Just over two minutes The Tigers used seven first-half treys to jump out to a commanding later, Cohen finished a layup to extend the Mountain Hawks’ run to 7-0. lead. Their largest advantage was 15 (32-17 and later 36-21), but the Moun- Lehigh continued to lead for the ensuing minutes until a five-point Moun- tain Hawks battled back. Lehigh ended the half with nine of the final 12 tain Hawks’ surge, behind a Taylor 3-pointer and Wilson layup, gave Lehigh points, capped off by a Jake Betlow 3-pointer with 1:28 on the clock to pull its largest lead at 20-13 with 7:17 left in the first. Auburn responded in a big way, ending the half with 14 straight points. the Mountain Hawks within 39-30 after 20 minutes of play. J’Von McCormick found himself in the middle of several Tigers’ runs Saturday, Lehigh continued to chip away in the second, but Princeton usually as the first of his game-high four treys gave Auburn the lead back at 23-20 with had an answer. Around five minutes in, the Mountain Hawks used back- 2:48 left in the first. The Tigers took a 27-20 lead into halftime. to-back baskets, from Wilson and Taylor, to pull within six at 46-40. The Mountain Hawks wouldn’t back down in the second, using a mini 5-1 The Tigers eventually extended their lead back to 10 (59-49) when run, capped off by a Taylor 3-point play to pull Lehigh within 35-31 with 15:15 Lehigh scored eight straight. Six of the points coming from the line while on the clock. freshman Jakob Alamudun converted a layup, to help the Mountain Hawks Auburn answered with an 11-2 run to take (at the time) its largest lead at pull within 59-57 with 5:37 remaining. 46-33, but the Mountain Hawks again answered with eight of the next 10 points. A Cohen 3-point play with 7:56 on the clock pulled the Mountain Hawks back However, Princeton would finish a 4-point play with 3:35 remaining to within striking distance, 48-41. double a four-point margin to eight. Just over a minute later, the Mountain The Tigers’ ensuing answer all but put the Mountain Hawks away. Au- Hawks pulled within six, but that’s as close as they would come. burn used a 13-3 run to take a 17-point advantage with just over five minutes For the game, the Mountain Hawks shot 44.7 percent from the field remaining. McCormick hit three consecutive treys, all in the span of 1:05, to (21-of-47), including 40 percent from 3-point range (4-of-10). Princeton create separation. Within that run, Cohen did knock down a tough shot with finished at 46.4 percent (26-of-56) and 37.0 percent from long distance 5:22 on the clock to give him 1,001 career points. (10-of-27). Lehigh held a 34-27 edge in rebounds. Auburn continued to impress in the final minutes, on the way to the 74-51 final.
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GAME 13 - JAN. 2, 2020 GAME 14 - JAN. 5, 2020 ALUMNI HALL STABLER ARENA NAVY 64, LEHIGH 58 LEHIGH 78, LOYOLA 71
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team put together BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team trailed by nine with a 12-0 first-half run to go up double figures, but Navy responded with an seven minutes left in the second half, but outscored the visiting Loyola Greyhounds 11-0 run and went on to down the Mountain Hawks, 64-58 in the Patriot 23-7 the rest of the way for a thrilling 78-71 win on Sunday afternoon in Stabler Arena. The much-needed victory snapped the Mountain Hawks’ eight-game losing League opener for both sides on Thursday evening. Junior Marques Wilson streak (seven of those games were on the road) and improved their Patriot League led Lehigh’s offense with season highs in points (12) and assists (5) while record to 1-1. Freshman Reed Fenton led the offense with a career-high 19 points, freshman Jake Betlow added a career-high 11 points. After seven of the last including a game-tying 3-pointer with 3:58 on the clock, and a big insurance jumper eight games on the road, the Mountain Hawks finally return home on Sunday, to put the Mountain Hawks ahead by six with 35 seconds remaining. Jan. 5 to host Loyola at 2 p.m. In a game that was similar to several during its losing streak, Lehigh found Marques Wilson, Betlow and sophomore Jeameril Wilson (10 points) itself right in the contest heading down the stretch. This time, the Mountain Hawks made big play after big play. combined for 33 of the Mountain Hawks’ 58 points. Betlow was 4-of-6 from Along with Fenton’s 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting, junior James Karnik posted the field, including 3-of-5 from 3-point range while Marques Wilson shot 18 points and seven rebounds. Classmate Marques Wilson reached double-figure 4-of-7 from the field. Senior Jordan Cohen struggled offensively, scoring points for a second straight game, posting a season-high 16 points on 5-of-10 five points on 1-of-11 shooting while junior James Karnik had six points shooting, including 3-of-7 from 3-point range. Senior Jordan Cohen rounded out and seven boards, shooting 2-of-7. four Mountain Hawks in double figures, scoring 14 while adding six assists and The story of the first half was two big runs, one by each team. Trailing three steals. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson had seven points and a career-high tying four assists while classmate Nic Lynch scored four points in his season debut. 13-12 after a Navy 3-pointer, Betlow responded just 32 seconds later with a One game after scoring a career-high 37 points, the Mountain Hawks con- three of his own. That sparked a 12-0 run, which also included seven points tained the Patriot League’s leading scorer Andrew Kostecka (who was averaging from Marques Wilson and a Karnik layup. A Wilson trey put the Mountain 23.4 points per game coming in), holding him to 15 points on 4-of-11 shooting. Hawks in front, 24-13 with 8:12 remaining in the first half. The first half saw the Mountain Hawks begin with a 14-4 run and end with a Lehigh would extend its lead to 12 after another Wilson layup, but not 16-5 run while in between, the Greyhounds held a 27-6 edge. Karnik helped spark long after, Navy staged an 11-0 run of its own to trim that 28-16 Lehigh lead the strong start with eight of Lehigh’s first 12 points (two of which were dunks). down to 28-27. Freshman Jakob Alamudun ended an exactly six-minute Two Jeameril Wilson free throws gave the Mountain Hawks a 14-4 advantage less than five minutes into the contest. Mountain Hawks’ scoring drought as Lehigh still went into halftime with The Greyhounds controlled the middle stages of the half, eventually taking a 30-29 advantage, despite scoring just two points over the final 7:18 of the a 31-20 lead with 3:57 on the clock following a Kostecka 3-pointer. That’s when first. Lehigh made its late first-half rally. Lynch helped cap off the 16-5 run with four Navy knocked down 3-pointers on its first two second-half possessions points in the final 1:11, including a short jumper as time expired to even the score to take a five-point, 35-30 advantage. From there, the Mountain Hawks at 36 following 20 minutes of play. Marques Wilson also scored five points during clawed into the deficit, but could never retake the lead. A Betlow trey pulled the run. Loyola regained control early in the second half, holding a multiple-posses- the Mountain Hawks even at 40 and on three other occasions, Lehigh pulled sion advantage for most of the early stages. As the half progressed, Lehigh pulled within one, including following two Marques Wilson free throws which made within three multiple times, but the Greyhounds answered to retake a 64-55 edge the score 43-42 with 10:29 on the clock. with 7:24 remaining. A Jeameril Wilson trey got Lehigh back within two, 50-48, with 5:16 At that point, the Mountain Hawks took over, immediately staging an 8-0 remaining, then less than a minute later, two Cohen free throws got the run in just 1:23 – capped off by 3-pointers from Fenton and Cohen, which pulled Mountain Hawks within 52-50. But that’s as close as Lehigh would come, as Lehigh within 64-63 with 5:31 to go. Less than two minutes later, a Fenton 3-pointer pulled the Mountain Hawks Navy hit enough free throws down the stretch to wrap up the 64-58 victory. even at 66 while just 1:28 after that, Jeameril Wilson knocked down a big trey to Lehigh finished at 39.6 percent from the field (21-of-53), including 36.0 tie the score at 69. A Karnik layup with 1:50 remaining gave Lehigh the lead for percent from 3-point range (9-of-25). Navy shot 40.4 percent (19-of-47) and good, with two Marques Wilson free throws and Fenton providing insurance. 37.5 percent from long distance (9-of-24). The Mids got to the line 23 times For the game, the Mountain Hawks shot 49.2 percent from the field (30-of-61), (hitting 17) compared to Lehigh’s seven makes in eight attempts. The Moun- including 40.0 percent from 3-point range (8-of-20). Loyola finished at 46.3 percent tain Hawks recorded 10 steals, the third time this season with double-figure (25-of-54) and 20.0 percent from long distance (4-of-20). The Greyhounds held a 33-31 edge in rebounds. Lehigh turned the ball over just 11 times, its second lowest steals. Navy finished with a 35-29 edge in rebounds, 24-12 in the second half. total of the season. Loyola finished with 15 turnovers.
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BOSTON – The Lehigh men’s basketball team staged a 10-0 second-half run to BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team opened an early pull within four with 12:06 remaining, but Boston University outscored the Mountain 15-2 lead and wouldn’t trail the rest of the way as the Mountain Hawks im- Hawks 26-13 the rest of the way to hand Lehigh its second Patriot League defeat proved to 2-2 in Patriot League play with an impressive 82-73 win over Amer- of the season, 84-67, on Wednesday evening. Four Lehigh players scored in double ican on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. A balanced team effort saw four figures, led by 19 points and six assists with zero turnovers and four steals from senior Jordan Cohen. The Mountain Hawks fall to 1-2 in league play, heading into Lehigh players score double-figure points, led by 25 points and a career-high consecutive home contests vs. American (Saturday) and Navy (next Wednesday). tying eight assists from senior Jordan Cohen. The win was Lehigh’s 10th Lehigh had seven first-half turnovers, which led to 17 Terrier points off turn- straight over the Eagles dating back to 2016. overs, but the Mountain Hawks posted just one in the second half for a season-low Along with Cohen’s 25 points, junior Marques Wilson scored 15 points eight for the game. on 6-of-11 shooting (including 2-of-3 from 3-point range), his fourth straight Along with Cohen’s strong effort, freshman Evan Taylor had 13 points, six game with double-figure points. Freshmen Evan Taylor and Reed Fenton each rebounds and an assist. Junior Marques Wilson reached double-figure points for a scored 14 points, with Taylor grabbing a career-high eight rebounds. third straight game, scoring 12 which included 3-of-6 from 3-point range. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson added 10 points. Making his first start of the season for an injured Lehigh’s 82 points marked its second-highest total for the season (and James Karnik, sophomore Nic Lynch tallied six points and three rebounds, but was highest against a Division I opponent). limited to 19 minutes due to foul trouble. The Mountain Hawks jumped out to a quick 12-2 lead, with Cohen scoring Max Mahoney was the story for the Terriers, posting 23 points, 15 rebounds six of the early goings. A Cohen steal and fastbreak layup gave Lehigh the and six assists. early 10-point advantage, forcing an American timeout with 15:19 left in the Lehigh led for much of the early going with Lynch and Jeameril Wilson com- first half. bining for eight of the Mountain Hawks’ first 11 points. Lehigh’s lead reached 15-2 after a Marques Wilson trey, but American Cohen single-handedly created separation midway through the stanza, scor- ing eight points in the span of 1:20 as his second 3-pointer in that stretch gave the chipped away as the first half progressed. The Mountain Hawks’ lead fluc- Mountain Hawks a 22-15 edge with 10:29 left in the first half. tuated between five and 13 until late in the stanza when the Eagles scored The Terriers answered with a 9-2 run to pull even at 24 then with 6:28 left in seven straight points to pull within 34-32 in the final minute. However, Fenton the first half, Boston University had a seven-point possession, which proved critical. knocked down a 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining to give Lehigh a 37-32 Mahoney scored an and-one basket and an intentional foul was called. He knocked halftime advantage. down two free throws and the Terriers got the ball back and hit a 3-pointer. Just like The Mountain Hawks scored the first four second-half points, but Amer- that, Boston University turned a 26-26 game into a 33-26 lead. The Mountain Hawks pulled as close as four, but McCoy wrapped up the ican staged a 7-0 run in the span of 1:11 to pull within two at 41-39. first-half scoring with his third 3-pointer of the half to give the Terriers a 45-37 Lehigh immediately answered with a 12-0 run, eight of the points scored advantage after 20 minutes of play. by Taylor. A Marques Wilson basket capped off the run to give the Mountain Boston University quickly extended its lead to double figures, reaching as Hawks a 53-39 edge with 12:22 on the second-half clock. much as 14, but the Mountain Hawks answered in a big way. Lehigh scored 10 From there, American couldn’t pull any closer than seven the rest of the straight points, which began and ended with Marques Wilson 3-pointers, to pull way – and that came with just over a minute remaining. Lehigh’s lead swelled within 58-54 with 12:06 still remaining. to as much as 15 after two Taylor free throws made the score 63-48 with 5:45 The Terriers gradually increased their lead back to double figures, however. The Mountain Hawks pulled as close as eight after four straight Cohen points made remaining. The Eagles fouled until 11 seconds remained, but the Mountain the score 70-62 with 5:43 on the clock, but Boston University held a 14-5 edge from Hawks finished the game 22-of-26 from the charity stripe to help wrap up the there. victory. After shooting 52.0 percent in the first half, the Mountain Hawks shot 36.1 After shooting 59.3 percent in the first half, the Mountain Hawks finished percent in the second to finish 42.6 percent for the game (26-of-61). Boston Univer- at 53.8 percent for the game (28-of-52), including 40.0 percent from 3-point range sity finished at 46.2 percent for the contest (30-of-62). Lehigh shot 30.0 percent from (4-of-10). American finished at 37.5 percent (27-of-72) and 29.0 percent from 3-point range (6-of-20) while BU shot 25.9 percent (7-of-27). The Terriers held a 42-33 long distance (9-of-31). The Mountain Hawks held a 41-33 edge in rebounds. edge in rebounds.
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GAME 17 - JAN. 15, 2020 GAME 18 - JAN. 18, 2020 STABLER ARENA SOJKA PAVILION NAVY 88, LEHIGH 83 BUCKNELL 72, LEHIGH 56
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Two Mountain Hawks eclipsed 20 points for the first LEWISBURG, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team began the time since last January, but it wasn’t enough as Navy scored 50 second-half second half on a 9-2 run to quickly trim a 15-point halftime deficit down points to down the Lehigh men’s basketball team, 88-83 on Wednesday eve- to eight – and the Mountain Hawks pulled as close as five with more ning in Stabler Arena. Senior Jordan Cohen led the way with a season-high than five minutes remaining – but the comeback attempt fell short as 28 points, which included 5-of-5 3-point shooting. Junior Marques Wilson added a season-high 21 points and eight rebounds. However, Mids’ fresh- Bucknell ended the game on a 19-8 run for a 72-56 victory on Saturday men Daniel Deaver and Sean Yoder combined for 44 points, which proved evening in Sojka Pavilion. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson led the offense too much for the Mountain Hawks to overcome as they fell to 2-3 in Patriot with 16 points to tie a season high, pacing four Mountain Hawks in League play. double figures. Now 2-4 in Patriot League play, the Mountain Hawks Cohen scored 21 of his 28 points in the second half, with 14 points (in- will look to snap their mini two-game losing skid on Wednesday night cluding four 3-pointers) coming in the first 5:57 of the stanza. He also tied a at Holy Cross. career-high eight assists for a second straight game. Wilson finished 7-of-13 Along with Jeameril Wilson’s 16 points, senior Jordan Cohen scored from the field and 3-of-5 from 3-point range. Sophomore Nic Lynch impressed 11 points while junior and freshman as well, scoring 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting while adding six boards. Marques Wilson Evan Taylor Deaver finished with 25 points (18 coming in the first half) while Yoder tallied 10 apiece. The Mountain Hawks struggled in hitting just 33.3 tallied 19 (14 of which came after halftime). Luke Loehr scored 14 points, all percent from the floor, with only six of their 18 field goals assisted. in the second half. Bucknell scored the game’s first five points, but the Mountain Navy jumped out to a quick 8-1 lead, but Lynch single-handedly went Hawks pulled within one on two occasions: 5-4 and later 7-6. The Bison on an 8-0 run to give the Mountain Hawks a 9-8 advantage with 14:22 left in answered with an 8-0 run, capped off by one of three first-half 3-pointers the first half. from Avi Toomer, to open a 15-6 advantage with 12:31 on the clock. An Ed Porter layup gave the Mountain Hawks a 12-11 advantage, but The margin hovered between five and nine for the ensuing minutes the Mids responded with a 13-2 run to take a 24-14 lead with 8:59 remaining in the first. until the Bison scored five straight points and eight of ten to open a 34- Lehigh came right back with seven straight points as a Reed Fenton 20 lead following another Toomer trey with 2:50 remaining. Bucknell’s corner 3-pointer began a stretch of three straight possessions with Mountain lead kept growing, eventually reaching 16, with the Bison taking a 38-23 Hawks treys. Wilson and Cohen followed to help Lehigh within 29-27 with lead into halftime. 4:13 on the first-half clock. Navy opened a seven-point advantage in the final The Mountain Hawks came out of the locker room with a ven- minute, but Cohen knocked down a long 2-pointer as the first half expired geance, immediately scoring nine of the first 11 points. A 7-0 run – fea- to pull within 38-34 after 20 minutes of play. turing a Jeameril Wilson 3-pointer, Nic Lynch offensive rebound and Scoring picked up early in the second with Navy holding a 16-14 edge layup, and Cohen fastbreak layup following a Marques Wilson steal before the first media timeout. Cohen kept the Mountain Hawks within striking distance with his 14 points in the first 6:27 of the half, as his fourth – quickly pulled the Mountain Hawks within 40-32 with 17:05 left in 3-pointer in that stretch pulled Lehigh within 59-56 with 13:33 on the clock. the second half. Navy eventually reopened a double-figure lead as a Yoder trey made Lehigh and Bucknell continued to trade blows from there. The the score 73-63 with 7:29 remaining. The Mountain Hawks had one last run Mountain Hawks got within six (45-39) following a Marques Wilson in them, scoring the next six points to pull within 73-69 with 4:19 on the basket with 12:33 on the clock. The Bison retook a double-figure ad- clock. However, Navy scored five points in the span of 32 seconds to retake vantage, but a Taylor 3-pointer with 5:51 remaining got Lehigh within a nine-point lead, on the way to victory. 53-48, as close as it had been since early in the first half. For the game, the Mountain Hawks shot 49.2 percent from the field That’s as close as the Mountain Hawks would come, however, as (29-of-59), including a season-best 60.0 percent from 3-point range (9-of-15). Navy finished at 50.9 percent (29-of-57) and 45.5 percent from long range the Bison retook an 11-point advantage and hit 5-of-6 free throws in the final minute to extend the final margin to 72-56. (10-of-22). The Mids held a 32-29 edge in rebounds. The Mountain Hawks made a season-low seven turnovers in the win.
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GAME 19 - JAN. 22, 2020 GAME 20 - JAN. 25, 2020 HART CENTER STABLER ARENA HOLY CROSS 96, LEHIGH 95 (OT) LAFAYETTE 74, LEHIGH 56
WORCESTER, Mass. – One year after the Lehigh men’s basketball team erased BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lafayette staged a 16-2 run spanning the end a big deficit and won in overtime at the Hart Center, Holy Cross flipped the script on of the first half and beginning of the second to turn a two-point margin Wednesday as the Crusaders erased a 17-point deficit and defeated the Mountain Hawks into 16, as the Leopards went on to down the Lehigh men’s basketball in OT, 96-95. Senior Jordan Cohen had a career day offensively, scoring a career-high 34 team, 74-56 Saturday in Stabler Arena on Diversity and Inclusion Day points – 30 coming after halftime – but the Crusaders knocked down 9-of-12 second-half 3-pointers, including the equalizer with eight seconds remaining in regulation. presented by Lehigh University’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and The Mountain Hawks scored on their first seven possessions of the second half, but Equity. The Mountain Hawks’ loss snapped their eight-game winning the Crusaders hung around with their 3-point shooting. Holy Cross finished 14-of-25 from streak vs. Lafayette. A pair of sophomores led Lehigh’s offense, as Nic distance for the game (56.0 percent) while Lehigh was 10-of-20 (50.0 percent). Lynch scored 13 points and Jeameril Wilson added 11. Cohen’s 34 points came on 11-of-18 shooting, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Lehigh did welcome back most of the members of the program’s He added five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Junior Marques Wilson and freshman Evan Taylor finished with 17 points apiece, each scoring 13 in the first half. Both were 2010 Patriot League Championship team, and recognized them at 7-of-12 from the field while Taylor’s 17 points marked a career high. Sophomore Nic Lynch halftime. scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Lynch and Wilson both shot 5-of-8 from the field. Freshmen Reed Neither team led by more than four until the Mountain Hawks used a mini 6-0 surge, Fenton, Jake Betlow and Jakob Alamudun each scored eight points which included four free throws – with a Taylor layup sandwiched in between – to take apiece. Senior Jordan Cohen had just two points on 1-of-8 shooting, a 12-5 lead. but dished a game-high six assists. Holy Cross pulled even at 14 and remained within striking distance for the ensuing minutes, but the Mountain Hawks responded with a 14-2 run to take a double-figure ad- A tight start opened up a bit, with Lafayette taking a 12-5 advan- vantage for the first time. Marques Wilson scored 11 of his points in 2:48 of game action, tage just over five minutes in. The Mountain Hawks responded with while Taylor also hit a trey, to help Lehigh take a 35-21 advantage with 3:35 on the first-half six straight points, the final four scored by Alamudun, to pull within clock. 12-11 with 11:10 left in the first half. The Crusaders went on to hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds of the half to pull The Leopards would go on to reopen a seven-point advantage on within 42-31 after 20 minutes of play. That 3-point prowess continued in the second as Holy Cross would knock down 11 of its final 14 3-pointers taken for the game. multiple occasions (18-11, 20-13 and 27-20), but the Mountain Hawks Both teams’ offenses stood tall early in the second as the Mountain Hawks scored continually cut into the deficit. on seven straight, and eight of their first nine possessions. They found themselves leading Five straight Lehigh points, capped off by a Fenton 3-pointer, 59-42 with 14:23 remaining following a Marques Wilson basket. pulled Lehigh within 27-25 with 1:54 left in the first. However, that’s From there, the Crusaders knocked down five 3-pointers in less than six minutes as close as the Mountain Hawks would come the rest of the game. to get right back into the game. In the mean time, Cohen was doing all he could to keep the Mountain Hawks comfortably in front, including a 4-point play with 9:17 remaining Lafayette ended the half with six straight points. Then, after Wilson to put Lehigh back up 10, 69-59. scored 16 seconds into the second, the Leopards responded with a 10-0 Holy Cross would pull within 71-68 then 73-72, but a quick 7-0 Lehigh run, capped run to take a 43-27 advantage following a Lukas Jarrett 3-point play off by a Cohen 3-pointer, gave the Mountain Hawks an 80-72 edge with exactly four with 15:58 on the clock. minutes to go. Lafayette’s lead eclipsed 20 around the middle stages of the sec- From there, the Crusaders would outscore Lehigh 12-4 to force overtime. Ryan ond half. The Mountain Hawks outscored the Leopards 14-7 down Wade hit his fourth 3-pointer of the game with eight seconds on the clock. After a timeout, Cohen got off a 3-pointer, fell to the ground, but no foul was called as the teams went to the stretch, with five points scored by Lynch and four by Alamudun, overtime. to pull within 74-56 at the final horn. Holy Cross scored just 14 seconds into overtime and would never trail, but the Moun- For the game, the Mountain Hawks shot 39.3 percent from the tain Hawks kept it close. Lehigh pulled even on three different occasions, including with field (22-of-56), including 27.8 percent from 3-point range (5-of-18). 37 seconds on the clock. That’s when Cohen kicked it out to freshman Jake Betlow, who Lafayette finished at 50.0 percent (28-of-56) and 39.3 percent from long knocked down a 3-pointer to make the score 91 apiece. On the other end, Holy Cross’ Matt distance (11-of-23). The Leopards held a 32-30 edge in rebounds. Faw gave his team a 93-91 lead again, then Cohen’s attempt with six seconds remaining was blocked. The Crusaders then hit enough free throws to wrap up the 95-94 final.
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GAME 21 - JAN. 27, 2020 GAME 22 - FEB. 1, 2020 BENDER ARENA STABLER ARENA AMERICAN 77, LEHIGH 56 ARMY WEST POINT 80, LEHIGH 79
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team shot just BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Sophomore Nic Lynch paced the Lehigh men’s basketball 15.8 percent from behind the arc and 46.4 percent from the free throw line offense with a career-high 25 points and career-high tying 13 rebounds, but Tommy in a tough shooting night that proved too much to overcome. The Mountain Funk carried visiting Army West Point, scoring 33 points to lead the Black Knights to Hawks hung tough for a while, but American extended its lead late for the a slim 80-79 victory over the Mountain Hawks on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. 77-56 victory on Monday evening in Bender Arena. Monday’s result snapped Lehigh had two chances in the final seconds for the win as senior Jordan Cohen had a good look at a jumper and Lynch grabbed the offensive rebound, but the shots were just Lehigh’s 10-game winning streak against the Eagles. The Mountain Hawks’ a little off the mark. The Mountain Hawks, who fell a little short of snapping Army’s fifth straight defeat drops them to 2-7 in Patriot League play, as they return five-game winning streak, return to action on Wednesday night to host Colgate at 7 p.m. home to host Army West Point on Saturday night. Funk was on fire all night, shooting 7-of-9 from 3-point range and 10-of-14 from the Senior Jordan Cohen led Lehigh’s offense with 15 points, 10 coming in field overall. Matt Wilson added 21 points for the Black Knights as the seniors combined the second half. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson finished with 11 points and six for 54 of their 80. boards. Junior Marques Wilson and freshman Reed Fenton each scored nine Lynch was 10-of-13 from the field, easily surpassing his previous career high of 16 points apiece. points. Freshman Reed Fenton finished with 18 points, knocking down 6-of-10 3-pointers. Patriot League Preseason Player of the Year Sa’eed Nelson led American He became the first Mountain Hawk with six or more 3-pointers in a game since Kyle with 26 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Leufroy on January 19, 2019 against Bucknell. Cohen had 13 points, shooting 3-of-5 from Lehigh used a mini 8-2 surge in the early going to open a 10-4 lead fol- 3-point range, while junior Marques Wilson tallied nine points and a career-high seven lowing an Ed Porter layup with 13:22 remaining in the first half. Five different assists. players accounted for the Mountain Hawks’ first 10 points. The Mountain Hawks jumped out to an early 11-2 lead, with Lynch scoring six The teams were tied at 12 and 14 before American surged ahead 18-14, of those points. Army quickly pulled back into the game, getting within two at 14-12 making it a 14-4 run since that early 10-4 Lehigh advantage. The Mountain following a pair of Funk free throws with 12:07 on the clock. Hawks went 7:06 without a field goal, but knocked down seven free throws A Cohen jumper with 9:46 to go in the first made it six straight Lehigh points and in that span to hang within striking distance. gave the Mountain Hawks a 20-12 advantage. Not long after, the Black Knights staged a 7-0 run to pull even at 25 with 6:37 remaining. Cohen ended the drought with a layup off a nifty feed from Marques From there, Lehigh outscored Army 23-19 over the final 5:55 of the stanza in an Wilson with 4:04 remaining, then later knocked down Lehigh’s first 3-pointer incredible display of offense on both sides. The sequence began with Fenton hitting his of the game with 1:23 left in the first. That pulled the Mountain Hawks within first 3-pointer of the game, starting a string of four treys in the span of 2:56. Fenton’s 27-24 and they went into the locker room trailing, 29-24. third gave the Mountain Hawks a nine-point lead back at 36-27 while his fourth made American scored the first four points of the second half, but the Mountain it 39-32. Lehigh’s lead remained at multiple possessions for the remaining minutes of Hawks responded with five in a row – behind a Jeameril Wilson 3-point play the first, but Funk knocked down his fourth 3-pointer of the first half (on four attempts) and Fenton jumper – to pull within 33-29 with 16:12 on the clock. to pull Army within 48-44 after 20 minutes of play. The Mountain Hawks ended up getting six consecutive defensive stops, In the first half, Lehigh shot 70.4 percent from the field and 58.3 percent from but couldn’t get any closer than four. American would go on to score the next 3-point range. Army came in at 64.0 percent and 60.0 percent from long range. seven points to take a 40-29 advantage with 13:07 left in the second half. The The second half was back-and-forth, with nine lead changes. A 3-pointer just over Eagles’ lead hovered between nine and 11 over the ensuing minutes until they two minutes in gave Army the lead back at 53-51. Not long after, the Mountain Hawks again scored seven consecutive points to open a 16-point, 51-35 lead, with 8:42 used a 7-0 run, which included Fenton’s fifth trey, to take a 63-57 advantage with 14:15 remaining. still left in the second half. The Black Knights came right back with a 7-0 run to take the Lehigh pulled as close as 12 with less than five minutes to go, but couldn’t lead back. get any closer. The Mountain Hawks began fouling early, trailing by 15 (64-49) The scoring pace slowed down a bit, but Army’s lead reached nine, 76-67, with just with 3:01 remaining, and American hit enough free throws to extend the final over six minutes remaining. However, Lehigh wouldn’t go down quietly. The Mountain Hawks used a 7-0 surge, capped off by a Cohen 3-pointer, to pull right back within two margin to 77-56. at 76-74 with 3:58 to go. For the game, the Mountain Hawks finished at 35.7 percent from the Down six with less than two minutes on the clock, Fenton hit his sixth 3-pointer field (20-of-56), including 15.8 percent from 3-point range (3-of-19). American and Lynch knocked down two free throws with 53 seconds remaining to pull within shot 50.0 percent (23-of-46) and 41.7 percent from long distance. The Eagles 80-79. The Mountain Hawks got a defensive stop and had two chances to win it, but finished with a 41-29 edge in rebounds, but the Mountain Hawks held an 11-8 neither Cohen nor Lynch’s attempts would fall. advantage in offensive boards.
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GAME 23 - FEB. 5, 2020 GAME 24 - FEB. 8, 2020 STABLER ARENA KIRBY SPORTS CENTER COLGATE 81, LEHIGH 51 LEHIGH 62, LAFAYETTE 59
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team played EASTON, Pa. – All five Lehigh starters scored in double figures as the neck-and-neck played a tight first half against first-place Colgate, but Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to an early lead and led for much of the game in a thrilling 62-59 win over Lafayette on Saturday afternoon at the the Mountain Hawks’ offense went ice cold in the second and the Raid- Kirby Sports Center. The win gave the Mountain Hawks their sixth straight ers took advantage for an 81-51 win on Wednesday evening in Stabler victory at Lafayette. Sophomore Jeameril Wilson led the offense with 13 points Arena. Junior Marques Wilson led Lehigh’s offense with 12 points while and a career-high 15 rebounds for his first-career double-double. Lehigh got to sophomore Jeameril Wilson had 10 points, all in the first half. Senior the line 25 times, knocking down 19, including four in the final minute to help tied a career-high eight points, all coming in the second half. clinch the victory. The Mountain Hawks’ defense was a big story, holding the Ed Porter Leopards to their second-lowest point total of the season and lowest in Patriot One bright spot for the Mountain Hawks was their defense against League play. reigning Patriot League Player of the Year Rapolas Ivanauskas, who was For the first time this season, five Mountain Hawks reached double-figure held to eight points on 3-of-11 shooting. Colgate’s second leading scorer points. Along with Wilson’s 13, senior Jordan Cohen, junior Marques Wilson, was limited to 11 points on just 2-of-10 from the field. sophomore Nic Lynch and freshman Reed Fenton all scored 12 points. Fenton shot 5-of-7 from the field, knocking down his only 3-pointer while Lynch finished The teams went back-and-forth for much of the opening minutes, 5-of-9 from the floor. Cohen became just the third player in program history to as Jeameril Wilson helped the Mountain Hawks to early leads of 3-2 and go a perfect 4-0 at Lafayette, joining Kahron Ross and Kyle Leufroy. 8-5 with a pair of early 3-pointers. Jeameril Wilson’s 15 boards shattered his previous career high of seven Colgate retook the lead, but Lehigh responded to take leads of 12-11 and marked the most rebounds for a Mountain Hawk since last February. then 15-14 following a Marques Wilson trey with 14:23 on the first-half Defensively, the Mountain Hawks held down Lafayette leading scorer Justin Jaworski, holding him to nine points on 2-of-10 shooting. clock. The scoring pace was slow in the early going with the Mountain Hawks The Raiders responded with a 12-2 run to take a nine-point, 26-17 leading 4-1 five minutes into the game. Lehigh’s lead reached as much as four advantage, led by six points from Keegan Records during the run. before a five-minute stretch saw two ties and six lead changes, with neither The Mountain Hawks answered with six consecutive points, capped side leading by more than a single point. A Lynch layup with exactly eight off by a layup to pull Lehigh within 26-23 with 6:21 remaining minutes remaining in the first changed that and gave the Mountain Hawks a Nic Lynch 15-12 advantage. in the first half. Lafayette would pull even at 19 with 4:22 left in the first, but a Fenton That’s as close as Lehigh would come, however, as the Raiders trey sparked a 12-2 run to end the half as a Cohen 3-pointer with four seconds slowly increased their lead over the ensuing minutes. Marques Wilson remaining gave the Mountain Hawks a 31-21 halftime advantage. scored Lehigh’s final five first-half points, but a Records layup gave Lehigh’s lead reached 13 on two occasions early in the second half, includ- ing after a Jeameril Wilson trey just 90 seconds in, but the Leopards wouldn’t go Colgate a 40-30 advantage, which proved to be the halftime margin. down quietly. Midway through the stanza, Lafayette used a 9-1 surge to turn a The first few minutes of the second half saw each side score six nine-point Lehigh lead into a 43-42 Mountain Hawks’ advantage with 7:55 left points, as a Porter layup pulled the Mountain Hawks within 46-36 with in the second half. 16:35 on the clock. Colgate responded with a big 22-2 run to take a 68- Lafayette took its first lead of the second half with 6:56 on the clock fol- 38 advantage midway through the second half and the Raiders cruised lowing a Jaworski 3-pointer. However, the Mountain Hawks answered with eight straight points capped off by a Cohen 3-pointer to give Lehigh a 53-47 from there. lead with 5:45 remaining. For the game, the Mountain Hawks shot 35.4 percent from the field Lafayette took one last lead at 55-54 following another Jaworski trey with (17-of-48) and 28.6 percent from 3-point range (4-of-14). Colgate finished 3:15 remaining, but Lynch answered just 19 seconds later and the Mountain at 43.8 percent (28-of-64) and 38.5 percent from behind the arc (10-of-26). Hawks wouldn’t trail the rest of the way. After almost two minutes with no The Raiders won the battle of the boards, 37-33. scoring for either side, Lynch hit a baseline jumper to give the Mountain Hawks a 58-55 lead with 1:07 on the clock, and Lehigh hit enough free throws down the stretch to wrap up the 62-59 victory.
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GAME 25 - FEB. 12, 2020 GAME 26 - FEB. 15, 2020 STABLER ARENA CHRISTL ARENA LEHIGH 89, HOLY CROSS 82 ARMY WEST POINT 79, LEHIGH 66 BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team opened an BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Lehigh men’s basketball team trimmed a 14-point eight-point halftime lead and held off Holy Cross in the second to down the lead down to three in less than 13 minutes, but couldn’t get over the hump Crusaders, 89-82 on Wednesday evening in Stabler Arena. The win was the as Army West Point ended the game on a 13-3 run to defeat the Mountain Mountain Hawks’ second straight following Saturday’s thrilling 62-59 victory Hawks, 79-66 on Saturday afternoon at Christl Arena. Sophomore Jeameril at Lafayette. One game after a career-high 15 rebounds in that Lafayette victory, Wilson continued his stellar play of late, scoring a career-high 20 points, while sophomore Jeameril Wilson led the offense with a career-high 19 points on freshman Reed Fenton finished with 15 points – 11 coming after halftime. A Wednesday. Junior Marques Wilson added 16 points, a career-high nine assists pair of Black Knight seniors combined for 47 points as Tommy Funk scored and six rebounds in an impressive all-around effort. 26 and Matt Wilson had 21. Jeameril Wilson shot 7-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-3 from 3-point Wilson’s 20 points came on 8-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-6 from 3-point range. Senior Jordan Cohen scored 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting while Marques range. He added six rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block. Wilson, who was on pace for a triple-double for a good chunk of the game, Fenton finished 6-of-9 from the floor and 2-of-5 from long range. Sopho- finished 3-of-6 from 3-point range. more Nic Lynch posted 12 points and seven rebounds, 10 points and six boards Making his return to the lineup after missing 10 games due to injury, coming after halftime. junior James Karnik scored nine points in 21 minutes off the bench, shooting Army used an early 9-2 run, capped off by a Tucker Blackwell 3-pointer, 3-of-4 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free throw line while finishing with a to turn a 4-4 tie into a 13-6 Black Knights’ advantage just over five minutes in. game high plus/minus of +11. Freshman Evan Taylor also scored nine points A few minutes later, the Mountain Hawks used a mini 4-0 surge to pull back in just his second game since returning from injury. within three as a Jordan Cohen jumper made the score 15-12 with 11:43 on the After Lehigh opened the scoring, Holy Cross scored seven straight to take clock. an early 7-2 advantage. The Mountain Hawks answered with six of the next The Black Knights would extend their lead back to nine with four minutes nine points. A Cohen layup off a nifty feed from Marques Wilson pulled the remaining, but five straight Lehigh points – a Jeameril Wilson 3-pointer and Mountain Hawks within 10-8 with 16:16 on the clock. Fenton layup – pulled the Mountain Hawks back within 32-28 with 2:54 left With Lehigh trailing 15-8, the Mountain Hawks went on a 9-2 run with in the first half. a trio of 3-pointers in the span of 1:10 to even the score at 17 with 13:03 left However, Army scored the final six points of the half to turn a 34-30 lead in the first half. The Mountain Hawks extended their run to 14-4 as a Cohen into a 40-30 advantage after 20 minutes of play. trey, their fourth 3-pointer in 2:50 of action, gave the Mountain Hawks a 22-19 The lead swelled early in the second half, reaching 14 on two different advantage with 11:23 on the clock. occasions. Still trailing by 13 (58-45) with 13:12 remaining and 10 (61-51) with After a Holy Cross basket, the Mountain Hawks extended their run to 11:31 on the clock, the Mountain Hawks used a four-point surge to get back 19-6 as a Marques Wilson 3-point play gave Lehigh a 27-21 lead with 9:19 on within two possessions. Jeameril Wilson converted a jumper and junior James the first-half clock. Karnik followed with a layup and the foul less than 30 seconds later, making Lehigh’s lead hovered between three and nine over the ensuing minutes the score 61-55. until a Marques Wilson 3-pointer gave the Mountain Hawks their first dou- The teams went back-and-forth over the ensuing minutes, with Army’s ble-digit lead at 41-31, with 2:55 to go in the first, on the way to a 41-33 halftime lead hovering between five and eight. Then, the Mountain Hawks had one last advantage. push, scoring five consecutive points, capped off by a Fenton baseline drive The second half saw Holy Cross make a run to within two possessions, and finish, to pull within 66-63 with 3:14 remaining. but the Mountain Hawks answer right back. The Crusaders pulled as close as Lehigh had the ball back looking to pull within one, or tie, but a turnover four on two occasions (55-51 and 57-53), but Marques Wilson knocked down led to an Army 3-pointer mere seconds later. That sparked a 13-3 run, erasing a pair of 3-pointers in the span of 28 seconds to help Lehigh retake a 10-point any doubt down the stretch. As part of the run, the Black Knights made eight advantage at 63-53 with 10:28 on the clock. free throws to help cinch the victory. Holy Cross would pull within five and later six, but the Mountain Hawks For the game, the Mountain Hawks shot 49.1 percent from the field (27- put the Crusaders away for good with a mini 8-3 surge to take a 12-point, 80-68 of-55), including 31.3 percent from 3-point range (5-of-16). Army came in at lead following a pair of Karnik free throws with 4:37 remaining. Holy Cross 57.1 percent (28-of-49) and 37.5 percent from long distance (6-of-16). The Black got within seven down the stretch, but could never get back to within two Knights held a 31-29 edge on the glass. After 10 first-half turnovers, Lehigh possessions as the Mountain Hawks closed out the victory. had just two in the second half.
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