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5 SCHEDULE/RESULTS (17-5, 7-1 PATRIOT LEAGUE) LEHIGH Nov. 9 at #19/18 Baylor (Fox Sports SW) L, 99-77 12 vs. Robert Morris (1) W, 89-60 13 at Pittsburgh (1) (ESPNU) L, 78-53 MEN’S BASKETBALL 19 FAIRFIELD (1) W, 82-67 20 PENN (1) W, 73-66 Junior Mackey McKnight 25 at Sacred Heart W, 91-77 Two straight 20+ point games 27 at Quinnipiac W, 77-66 5.0 assists/game (second in Patriot League) Dec. 1 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON W, 102-62 GAME 23: AMERICAN AT LEHIGH 4 FORDHAM W, 81-63 8 at Saint Francis (Pa.) W, 83-67 AMERICAN EAGLES (9-14, 4-4 PATRIOT LEAGUE) 20 at North Texas W, 90-75 29 BRYANT L, 80-79 LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (17-5, 7-1 PATRIOT LEAGUE) Jan. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013 • 7:00 PM 5 at VCU (NBC SN) L, 59-55 8 MUHLENBERG W, 81-46 STABLER ARENA (5,600) • BETHLEHEM, Pa. 12 HOLY CROSS* (CBS SN) W, 79-47 16 at American* W, 63-57 19 COLGATE* W, 60-45 SETTING THE SCENE 23 at Bucknell* (CBS SN) W, 65-62 Following a successful 3-0 road trip, the Lehigh men’s basketball team returns home to host American 27 LAFAYETTE* (CBS SN) L, 78-57 Wednesday night. Tipoff in Stabler Arena is set for 7 p.m. The Mountain Hawks have won eight of 30 at Navy* W, 71-49 their last nine as they remain in first place in the Patriot League with a 7-1 league mark. Junior Mackey Feb. McKnight has led the way of late, eclipsing 20 points in two straight games, most recently scoring 22 as 3 at Army* W, 85-76 Lehigh won at Holy Cross for only the second time in its last 19 tries. 9 at Holy Cross* W, 68-61 13 AMERICAN* 7:00 16 at Colgate* 2:00 For the last two weeks, McKnight has earned honorable mention recognition on the Patriot League weekly 18 BUCKNELL* (CBS SN) 7:00 honor roll. He knocked down 11-of-12 free throws Saturday at Holy Cross, including seven of eight in 24 at Lafayette* 12:00 the final 1:07 to help seal the victory. Saturday’s game tipped at 7 p.m. instead of the original time of 4 27 NAVY* 7:00 p.m. due to a blizzard in the Northeast which dumped nearly 30 inches of snow in Worcester. Mar. 2 ARMY* 12:00 Junior B.J. Bailey added 10 points (his fifth straight double-digit scoring game) along with a career-high 6 Patriot League Quarterfinals TBA four assists and three steals. Senior Holden Greiner scored nine of his 13 points in the first half while 9 Patriot League Semifinals 2/4:30 PM senior Gabe Knutson added 14. Junior Anthony D’Orazio was strong with nine points and six rebounds 13 Patriot League Championship 7:30 while taking a big late-game charge. All dates and times Eastern and subject to change Home games in Bold CAPS The Holy Cross victory marked Lehigh’s fifth straight on the road, ninth in its last 10 games away from *Patriot League opponent home and ninth straight over a Patriot League foe (dating back to last season). Bucknell is tied for the nation’s lead in road wins (10) while the Mountain Hawks are right behind with nine. The two sides will (1) NIT Season Tip-Off meet in less than a week (Monday, Feb. 18) in a highly-anticipated game in Stabler Arena. That game will be televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. Greiner was especially strong in the first meeting with American, scoring a season-high 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting. Lehigh fell down by 14 midway through the first half, but turned it around to win 63-57. With a win on Wednesday, Lehigh head coach Brett Reed would reach 112 for his career to tie MEDIA INFORMATION Tony Packer for the school record. It would come in 145 less games (325 to 180). Men’s Basketball Contact . Justin Lafleur American has impressed as of late, winning two straight to pull even at 4-4 in league play. The Eagles Office. (610) 758-6631 defeated Lafayette and Colgate after nearly upsetting Bucknell. American is currently in sole possession Cell. (610) 577-5222 of fourth place in the league and would have a home game in the Patriot League Quarterfinals if the Fax . (610) 758-4407 E-mail. [email protected] season ended today. Mailing Address . 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Press Row Phone. .(610) 758-4903/4933 TONIGHT’S PROJECTED LEHIGH STARTERS Website. .Lehighsports.com No. Pos. Ht. Cl. Name PPG RPG Note 1 G 6-2 Jr. Anthony D’Orazio 6.0 3.5 Season high 15 points vs. Muhlenberg (1/8) 10 G 6-3 Jr. B.J. Bailey 7.3 3.4 5 straight games with 10+ points Game Coverage 11 G 6-0 Jr. Mackey McKnight 12.6 5.0 asst. 2 straight games with 20+ points ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM and Lehighs- Radio/Internet: 20 F 6-8 Sr. Holden Greiner 12.3 6.7 Team’s leading rebounder, season high 22 pts at American ports.com with Matt Kerr and Greg Falkenbach ‘72. Pregame 42 F 6-9 Sr. Gabe Knutson 13.4 4.3 Shooting 51% from the field (96-189) coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. TV: Service Electric 2 Sports RESERVES Patriot League Champions: 2004, 2010, 2012 3 G 6-3 Sr. C.J. McCollum 23.9 5.0 Patriot League’s all-time leading scorer (2,361 pts) NCAA Tournament: 1985, 1988, 2004, 2010, 2012 Injured at VCU (1/5) 4 G 6-4 Fr. Devon Carter 0.6 0.3 First-career points (5) vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1) 5 G 6-1 Sr. Cory Goodman 0.8 0.2 First-career points vs. Arcadia last year Follow Lehigh Men’s Basketball 15 G 6-1 So. Corey Schaefer 4.5 2.5 asst. Season high nine points at VCU (1/5) on Facebook 21 G 6-5 So. Stefan Cvrkalj 5.2 1.1 Career high 20 points vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1) www facebook. com/LehighMensBasketball. 23 F 6-5 So. Tyrone Staggers 0.3 0.3 Knocked down first shot of season vs. FDU (12/1) and 40 F 6-8 Fr. Justin Goldsborough 2.3 2.1 Six points, career-high 10 rebounds vs. HC (1/12) Twitter Patriot League Rookie of the Week (1/14) www twitter. com/LehighMBB. 44 F 6-6 So. Conroy Baltimore 2.3 2.8 Tied season high nine points vs. Muhlenberg Lehigh Athletic Media Relations • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 23: AMERICAN AT LEHIGH • FEBRUARY 13, 2013 • PAGE 2 IF LEHIGH BEATS AMERICAN AMERICAN SERIES HISTORY TONIGHT’S GAME - Lehigh would win its fourth straight game and Overall: American leads, 22-17 ninth in its last 10 games overall. Last Meeting: Jan. 16, 2013 American leads the all-time series 22-17, but the - The Mountain Hawks would win for the 15th time Mountain Hawks have won two in a row and three Last Result: Lehigh, 63-57 in their last 17 home games and 22nd time in their of the last five. Lehigh snapped a two-game losing Current Streak: Lehigh - 2 wins streak at Bender Arena with a 63-57 win earlier this last 25 in the friendly confines of Stabler Arena. Last 10: Lehigh, 6-4 season. The Mountain Hawks won both home games - Lehigh would beat American for a third straight against American last year, including a dominant game and third straight at home. Last 10 meetings: 85-66 win in the Patriot League Semifinals. The - With a win, Lehigh would improve to 27-6 over its Jan. 16, 2013 Lehigh, 63-57 sides first met during the 1960-61 season, a 71-61 last 33 games, dating back to last February. *Mar. 12, 2012 Lehigh, 85-66 American victory. Lehigh’s first win came in 1964- - Head coach Brett Reed would win his 112th career Feb. 9, 2012 American, 71-62 65, a 63-47 final. game to tie Tony Packer for the school record. Jan. 11, 2012 Lehigh, 71-60 Feb. 6, 2011 American, 62-61 LAST MEETING Jan. 8, 2011 American, 82-75 WASHINGTON, D.C. (1/16/13) - Down 23-9 LEHIGH BEATS HOLY CROSS, THE SNOW *Mar. 7, 2010 Lehigh, 79-57 - Lehigh picked up an impressive 68-61 win at Holy midway through the first half, the Lehigh men’s Feb. 6, 2010 Lehigh, 77-65 basketball team responded in a big way, pulling out Cross amidst one of the biggest snowstorms on re- Jan. 9, 2010 Lehigh, 78-67 a hard-fought 63-57 win at American on Wednesday cord in Massachusetts. There was a travel ban from Feb. 7, 2009 American, 66-58 *Patriot League Semifinals for its first 2-0 Patriot League start in six seasons. 4 p.m. on Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday, pushing the Senior Holden Greiner led the offense with 22 points original 4:00 tipoff back to 7:00. In total, Worcester behind a stellar 10-of-13 shooting while junior B.J. received nearly 30 inches of snow. Bailey made a big steal with just over 30 seconds - Inside the Hart Center, the Mountain Hawks won for just the second time in their last 19 tries.