5 SCHEDULE/RESULTS (14-5, 4-1 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 B.J. Bailey 25 at Sacred Heart W, 91-77 Career-high 18 points at Bucknell 27 at Quinnipiac W, 77-66 Six straight starts
Dec. 1 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON W, 102-62 GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY 4 FORDHAM W, 81-63 8 at Saint Francis (Pa.) W, 83-67 LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (14-5, 4-1 PATRIOT LEAGUE) 20 at North Texas W, 90-75 29 BRYANT L, 80-79 at NAVY MIDSHIPMEN (7-14, 1-4 PATRIOT LEAGUE)
Jan. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2013 • 7:00 PM 5 at VCU (NBC SN) L, 59-55 8 MUHLENBERG W, 81-46 ALUMNI HALL (5,710) • ANNAPOLIS, Md. 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 The Lehigh men’s basketball team looks to bounce back from a tough loss to Lafayette Sunday when 27 LAFAYETTE* (CBS SN) L, 78-57 30 at Navy* 7:00 it travels to Navy Wednesday to face the Midshipmen. Opening tipoff is set for 7 p.m. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a roller-coaster week, winning at Bucknell Wednesday before falling to La- Feb. fayette Sunday, both televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. Junior B.J. Bailey led the offense 3 at Army* 1:00 9 at Holy Cross* 4:00 with 30 points last week, including a career-high 18 at Bucknell. 13 AMERICAN* 7:00 16 at Colgate* 2:00 Bailey earned a spot on the Patriot League’s weekly honor roll, garnering honorable mention recogni- 18 BUCKNELL* (CBS SN) 7:00 tion. He tied for the team lead in scoring vs. Lafayette (12 points) along with senior Gabe Knutson 24 at Lafayette* 12:00 27 NAVY* 7:00 and junior Mackey McKnight. The story in the first half was Lehigh’s shooting as the Mountain Hawks shot just 25 percent (8-of-32) over the first 20 minutes. The Mountain Hawks rebounded to Mar. 43 percent shooting in the second (13-of-30), but Lafayette caught fire in knocking down 70 percent 2 ARMY* 12:00 (21-of-30). The loss snapped a five-game winning streak against Lafayette, also snapping Lehigh’s 6 Patriot League Quarterfinals TBA 9 Patriot League Semifinals 2/4:30 PM 12-game winning streak against Patriot League foes (dating back to last season). 13 Patriot League Championship 7:30 Interest in the Lehigh program continues to grow as the Mountain Hawks drew a season-high 3,279 All dates and times Eastern and subject to change fans to Sunday’s game against Lafayette, most since the 2010 Patriot League Championship Game Home games in Bold CAPS *Patriot League opponent (also vs. Lafayette). Lehigh has surpassed 2,000 fans for each of its three home league games (2,720 average). (1) NIT Season Tip-Off The Mountain Hawks hit the road where they’ve impressed this season. After falling to 0-2 away from home (with losses at Baylor and Pittsburgh), Lehigh has won six of its last seven with its only defeat coming by a slim four-point margin at VCU. With a win on Wednesday, the Mountain Hawks would be 5-1 after six Patriot League games for the first time since the 2005-06 season.
Navy is much improved this season, entering with a 7-14 record and 1-4 in Patriot League play. Led MEDIA INFORMATION by former Penn State head coach Ed DeChellis, the Midshipmen won their first league game under Men’s Basketball Contact ...... Justin Lafleur DeChellis in a big way, winning at Army 59-50. The squad also owns a big victory over Bryant (now Office...... (610) 758-6631 13-6 on the season). This comes after a 2011-12 season which saw Navy finish 3-26. This year, the Cell...... (610) 577-5222 Midshipmen average point differential is -1.9 (58.1 points for, 60.0 points against). Fax ...... (610) 758-4407 E-mail...... [email protected] Mailing Address ...... 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 TONIGHT’S PROJECTED LEHIGH STARTERS No. Pos. Ht. Cl. Name PPG RPG Note ...... (610) 758-4903/4933 Press Row Phone 1 G 6-2 Jr. Anthony D’Orazio 5.5 3.1 Season high 15 points vs. Muhlenberg (1/8) Website...... Lehighsports.com 10 G 6-3 Jr. B.J. Bailey* 6.4 3.2 Career high 18 points, 3 assists, 33 mins at Buck (1/23) 11 G 6-0 Jr. Mackey McKnight 12.0 4.9 asst. 5+ assists in 12 games this season Game Coverage 20 F 6-8 Sr. Holden Greiner 12.3 6.6 Team’s leading rebounder, Season high 22 pts at American Radio/Internet: ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM and Le- 42 F 6-9 Sr. Gabe Knutson 13.5 4.6 Shooting 52% from the field (82-157) highsports.com with Matt Kerr. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. RESERVES TV: None 3 G 6-3 Sr. C.J. McCollum 23.9 5.0 Patriot League’s all-time leading scorer (2,361 pts) Patriot League Champions: 2004, 2010, 2012 Injured at VCU (1/5) NCAA Tournament: 1985, 1988, 2004, 2010, 2012 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* 0.6 0.2 First-career points vs. Arcadia last year 15 G 6-1 So. Corey Schaefer 4.6 2.6 asst. Season high nine points at VCU (1/5) Follow Lehigh Men’s Basketball 21 G 6-5 So. Stefan Cvrkalj 4.9 1.3 Career high 20 points vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1) on Facebook 23 F 6-5 So. Tyrone Staggers* 0.3 0.3 Knocked down first shot of season vs. FDU (12/1) www facebook. com/LehighMensBasketball. 40 F 6-8 Fr. Justin Goldsborough 2.3 2.1 Six points, career-high 10 rebounds vs. HC (1/12) Patriot League Rookie of the Week (1/14) and 44 F 6-6 So. Conroy Baltimore 2.5 2.9 Tied season high nine points vs. Muhlenberg Twitter *Walk-on www twitter. com/LehighMBB. Lehigh Athletic Media Relations • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 2
IF LEHIGH BEATS NAVY NAVY SERIES HISTORY TONIGHT’S GAME - Lehigh would win on the road for the seventh time Overall: Navy leads, 43-23 in its last eight games. Last Meeting: Feb. 22, 2013 Lehigh has won five straight to cut Navy’s all-time - The Mountain Hawks would win their sixth lead to 43-23. The Midshipmen won both games Last Result: Lehigh, 58-41 straight game against Navy and third straight at during the Mountain Hawks’ 2010 Patriot League Current Streak: Lehigh - 5 wins Championship campaign, but Lehigh has rebounded Navy’s Alumni Hall. Last 10: Lehigh, 6-4 with five in a row over the past two seasons. Most - With a win, Lehigh would improve to 24-6 over its recently, the Mountain Hawks won down at Navy, last 30 games, dating back to last February. Last 10 meetings: 58-41. The first-ever meeting came during the 1910-11 - Head coach Brett Reed would win his 109th career Feb. 22, 2012 Lehigh, 58-41 season, a 31-24 Navy victory. Lehigh’s first win came game, pulling him within three of the school record Jan. 26, 2012 Lehigh, 71-60 in 1925-26 by a 25-23 final. Navy won 17 of the first (112) held by Tony Packer. Mar. 2, 2011 Lehigh, 87-75 19 meetings overall. Feb. 9, 2011 Lehigh, 87-72 Jan. 12, 2011 Lehigh, 71-63 TOUGH LOSS TO LAFAYETTE Feb. 10, 2010 Navy, 85-78 LAST MEETING - Lehigh fell to Lafayette 78-57 to snap a five-game ANNAPOLIS, Md. (2/22/13) - Behind a game-high Jan. 14, 2010 Navy, 94-83 24 points from junior C.J. McCollum and a career- winning streak (overall) and five-game winning Feb. 11, 2009 Lehigh, 70-59 high 11 from sophomore B.J. Bailey, the Lehigh streak against Lafayette. Jan. 14, 2009 Navy, 63-58 men’s basketball team pulled out a 58-41 win over - The 57 points scored were Lehigh’s third fewest Feb. 13, 2008 Navy, 80-75 Navy on Wednesday to tie the school record for points all year (53 at Pittsburgh and 55 at VCU) while single-season victories. The Mountain Hawks’ (22- the 21-point defeat was third largest margin (25 at Pittsburgh and 22 at Baylor). 7, 10-3 Patriot League) defense impressed all game, - The two teams combined for only 15 turnovers (six for Lafayette, nine for Lehigh). This came one holding the Midshipmen (3-24, 0-13) scoreless for game after Lehigh and Bucknell combined for only 12 turnovers. Overall, the Mountain Hawks have long stretches including one of 8:38 in the second only turned the ball over 38 times in their last five games (7.6 per contest): nine vs. Holy Cross, six at half to open up a double-digit advantage. Lehigh American and 11 vs. Colgate. looks for its school-record 23rd victory in the regular - Lehigh allowed more than 62 points for the first time since Dec. 29 against Bryant, but has still allowed season finale at Army on Saturday. 62 or fewer in six of its last seven games (after doing so only once in the first 12 contests). - Senior Gabe Knutson scored 12 points to move from 13th to 12th on the Lehigh career points list (1,353 LAST TIME OUT points), passing Joe Knight (1,350). BETHLEHEM, Pa. (1/27/13) - The Lehigh men’s - Sunday was part of Coaches vs. Cancer® Suits and Sneakers Awareness Weekend. This marks the basketball team couldn’t overcome an early deficit, as Lafayette’s hot-shooting sparked the Leopards third straight year the Mountain Hawks took part in the joint effort of the American Cancer Society (10-12, 3-2 Patriot League) to a 78-57 win over the and the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) that empowers basketball coaches to help Mountain Hawks (14-5, 4-1) in front of a season-high make a difference in the fight against cancer. Participating coaches nation-wide wore sneakers instead 3,279 fans at Stabler Arena Sunday. Senior Gabe of dress shoes with their suits to demonstrate their support for the American Cancer Society and its Knutson and juniors Mackey McKnight and B.J. vision of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Bailey led the way with 12 points apiece as Lehigh’s 12-game Patriot League winning streak (dating back to last season) was snapped. LEHIGH DOWNS BUCKNELL - Lehigh topped Bucknell, 65-62 on Wednesday, Jan. 23 for its third straight win at Sojka Pavilion. Each BY THE NUMBERS of the Bison’s last three home losses have come to the Mountain Hawks, including a 56-53 decision last Lehigh Navy February and 82-77 final in the 2012 Patriot League Championship Game. Points 75.6 58.1 - Junior B.J. Bailey led the offense with a career-high 18 points, three assists and 33 minutes. He finished Points Allowed 66.0 60.0 5-of-8 from the field and a perfect 4-of-4 from three-point range. Scoring Margin +9.6 -1.9 - Junior Mackey McKnight bounced back from a tough first half to score 14 of his 17 points in the FG% .457 .411 second. He also tied a career high with eight rebounds. Opp FG% .410 .418 3FG% .430 .354 - Lehigh finished at 56 percent from three-point range (10-of-18), its first game over 50 percent from Opp 3FG% .281 .304 long range since Dec. 1 against Fairleigh Dickinson when it was 11-of-19 (58 percent). FT% .753 .618 - Lehigh turned the ball over a season-low four times (and fewest in Brett Reed’s era as head coach). Rebounds 34.1 30.8 - It marked only the second time in Bucknell’s previous seven games it allowed 60 points, the other Rebound Margin -2.9 -4.2 being Missouri who’s currently ranked 22nd in the nation. Assists 15.5 12.2 Blocks 3.8 2.1 Steals 7.7 6.0 SCOUTING NAVY TOs 11.5 11.9 Navy features a deep and balanced offense. Freshman Tilman Dunbar leads the team in both points (10.2) and assists (5.2) while Worth Smith and Brandon Venturini average 9.9 and 9.2 points, respec- NATION’S LEADING SCORERS tively. Kendall Knorr comes in at 6.5 points and 2.6 boards while eight other players average 2.4 or (As of Monday, Jan . 14) more points. Smith also leads the team in rebounding (5.9). The Midshipmen won two of their first three games and six of their first 13, but are just 1-8 over their last nine. The one win was a big one as 1 Erick Green, Virginia Tech Sr. 6-4 G 24.8 they traveled to Army and beat the Black Knights, 59-50. Since, the squad lost at American (72-49) and 2 C .J . McCollum, Lehigh Sr . 6-3 G 23 .9 vs. Colgate (70-56). An extremely young squad, Navy is projected to start three sophomores and two 3 Doug McDermott, Creighton Jr. 6-7 F 23.6 freshmen on Wednesday night. 4 Greg Gantt, Fla. Atlantic Sr. 6-2 G 22.4 5 Lamont Jones, Iona Sr. 6-0 G 22.0 6 Isaiah Canaan, Murray St. Sr. 6-1 G 21.9 PROBABLE STARTERS 7 Bryce Cotton, Providence Jr. 6-1 G 21.6 No. Pos. Ht. Cl. Name PPG RPG 8 Kyle Vinales, Central Conn. St. So. 6-1 G 21.5 1 G 6-3 Fr. Kendall Knorr 6.5 2.6 9 Tyler Haws, BYU So. 6-5 G 21.3 10 G 5-10 Fr. Tilman Dunbar 10.2 5.2 asst. 10 Nate Wolters, South Dakota St. Sr. 6-3 G 21.2 21 F 6-6 So. Worth Smith 9.9 5.9 33 G 6-0 So. Brandon Venturini 9.2 2.4 42 C 6-10 So. Jared Smoot 1.8 2.5 REBOUNDING IMPORTANCE Lehigh has outrebounded its opponent in four of its last seven games (beginning at VCU on Jan. 5) and are 7-1 when outrebounding its opponent. For the season, the Mountain Hawks are -2.8 on the glass (34.1-36.9). Lehigh did hang tough against a strong Bucknell front line (39-34). Lehigh Athletic Media Relations • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 3
DEFENSE DOMINATES VS. COLGATE - Lehigh allowed a season-low 45 points, holding an opponent to less than 50 for the third time in its AROUND THE last four games and less than 60 for a sixth straight contest. Through the first 12 games, the fewest PATRIOT LEAGUE points the Mountain Hawks allowed was 62 (to Fairleigh Dickinson). - Colgate’s leading scorer Murphy Burnatowski, who was averaging better than 17.0 points coming PATRIOT LEAGUE STANDINGS in, was held to just two on 1-of-13 shooting. League Overall - The Mountain Hawks posted 11 steals, their fourth straight game with double-digit steals. Junior W L W L Mackey McKnight had five of them (a career high and most by a Lehigh player since C.J. McCollum LEHIGH 4 0 14 5 had seven in last season’s Patriot League Quarterfinals, also against Colgate). Bucknell 4 1 17 4 - Senior Holden Greiner posted 12 points and 12 rebounds, his fourth-career double-double and Lafayette 3 2 10 12 second this season. Lehigh has three double-doubles this season (also Gabe Knutson vs. Penn). Holy Cross 2 3 10 10 - Junior Anthony D’Orazio grabbed a career-high eight rebounds. Colgate 2 3 8 13 - The Mountain Hawks beat Colgate for a fourth straight time. Army 2 3 9 11 American 2 3 7 13 Navy 1 4 7 14 NONLEAGUE SUCCESS 2012-13 SENIOR CLASS AWARD CANDIDATES Lehigh has posted nine or more nonleague victories in each of its last four seasons. After posting nine God’sgift Achiuwa St. John’s UPCOMING SCHEDULE in 2009-10 and 2010-11, the squad won 12 last year O.D. Anosike Siena and 10 this season for a combined record of 40-20 Ben Averkamp Loyola-Chicago Wednesday in that span. Brian Barbour Columbia Army at Holy Cross 7:00 Jared Berggren Wisconsin Colgate at Lafayette 7:00 Isaiah Canaan Murray State Lehigh at Navy 7:00 KNUTSON AND MCCOLLUM HAVE CLASS Drew Crawford Northwestern Bucknell at American 7:30 Matthew Dellavedova Saint Mary’s Lehigh men’s basketball seniors Gabe Knutson Tim Frazier Penn State and C.J. McCollum have been named candidates Mike Groselle The Citadel Saturday for the Senior CLASS Award, as announced on C.J. Harris Wake Forest Holy Cross at Colgate 2:00 Wednesday, Oct. 31. Lehigh is the only men’s bas- Jordan Hulls Indiana Lafayette at American 2:00 ketball program to have multiple players among Gabe Knutson Lehigh Navy at Bucknell 7:00 the candidate list of 30 . An acronym for Celebrat- JP Kuhlman Davidson Andrew Lawrence College of Charleston Sunday ing Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School Jonathan Lee Northeastern Lehigh at Army 1:00 ®, the award focuses on the total student-athlete Scott Martin Notre Dame and encourages students to use their platform in C .J . McCollum Lehigh athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in Brock Motum Washington State PATRIOT LEAGUE WEEKLY AWARDS their communities. The award focuses on four ar- Mike Muscala Bucknell (2012-13) Player of the Week eas: community, classroom, character and competi- Robert Olson Loyola-Maryland Brandon Paul Illinois C .J . McCollum (Lehigh) - Nov . 12 tion. Knutson and McCollum are two of the three Mason Plumlee Duke Mike Muscala (Bucknell) - Nov. 19 Patriot Leaguers on the list, along with Bucknell’s Colt Ryan Evansville C .J . McCollum (Lehigh) - Nov . 26 Mike Muscala (Bucknell) - Dec. 3 Mike Muscala. Other players come from a variety Peyton Siva Louisville Justin Burrell (Holy Cross) - Dec. 10 of prestigious programs, including Indiana, Illinois, Andrew Smith Butler Joe Willman (Bucknell) - Dec. 17 Louisville and more. Two years ago, Rob Keefer Michael Snaer Florida State Dave Dudzinski (Holy Cross) - Dec. 27 was named a candidate while three seasons ago, Marc Trasolini Santa Clara Murphy Burnatowski (Colgate) - Jan. 2 Jeff Withey Kansas Marquis Hall was among the 10 finalists. Mike Muscala (Bucknell) - Jan. 7 Nate Wolters South Dakota State Mike Muscala (Bucknell) - Jan. 14 Mike Muscala (Bucknell) - Jan. 21 MCCOLLUM A LUTE OLSEN ALL-AMERI- LUTE OLSEN PRESEASON ALL-AMERICANS Murphy Burnatowski (Colgate) - Jan. 28 Kenny Boynton Florida Rookie of the Week CAN, LEHIGH #6 IN MID-MAJOR POLL Cullen Hamilton (Colgate) - Nov. 12 Trey Burke Michigan Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named a Kyle Wilson (Army) - Nov. 19 preseason Lute Olsen All-American while the Moun- Isaiah Canaan Murray State Kyle Wilson (Army) - Nov. 26 D.J. Cooper Ohio tain Hawks were ranked sixth in the College Insider Kendall Knorr (Navy) - Dec. 3 Aaron Craft Ohio State Mid-Major Top 25, as announced on Monday, Nov. Tilman Dunbar (Navy) - Dec. 17 Brandon Davies BYU Tilman Dunbar (Navy) - Dec. 17 5. A postseason All-American in 2011-12, McCollum Matthew Dellavedova St. Mary’s Tilman Dunbar (Navy) - Dec. 27 is one of 25 players nationally on the list. He is now Michael Dixon Missouri Tilman Dunbar (Navy) - Jan. 2 eligible for Lute Olsen National Player of the Year Jamaal Franklin San Diego State Kyle Wilson (Army) - Jan. 7 laurels, which last season went to Creighton’s Doug Pierre Jackson Baylor Justin Goldsborough (Lehigh) - Jan . 14 C.J. Leslie NC State Dylan Cox (Army) - Jan. 21 McDermott. Lehigh was also recognized in College Trevor Mbakwe Minnesota Kyle Wilson (Army) - Jan. 28 Insider’s initial Mid-Major Top 25, coming in at #6. James McADoo North Carolina Ray McCallum Detroit Lehigh Honorable Mentions C.J. McCollum - Nov. 19 Doug McDermott Creighton MCCOLLUM SUFFERS INJURY AT VCU C.J. McCollum - Dec. 3 C .J . McCollum Lehigh C.J. McCollum - Dec. 10 Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum will be out an Tony Mitchell North Texas Gabe Knutson - Dec. 27 estimated 8-10 weeks with a fracture of his fifth Mike Moser UNLV C.J. McCollum - Jan. 2 metatarsal in his left foot, as confirmed through an Mike Muscala Bucknell Holden Greiner - Jan. 7 X-ray on Sunday, Jan. 6. McCollum injured the foot Phil Pressey Missouri Holden Greiner - Jan. 14 Michael Snaer Florida State Holden Greiner - Jan. 21 with approximately 5:37 remaining at VCU and Deshaun Thomas Ohio State B.J. Bailey - Jan. 28 did not return. The estimated recovery time means Jeff Withey Kansas there is a possibility that McCollum could return Nate Wolters South Dakota State for the final game of the regular season or Patriot Cody Zeller Indiana League Tournament, however that possibility will Italics denotes 2012-13 Lehigh opponent depend entirely on his healing process. Bold Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 4
MOUNTAIN HAWKS’ STATISTICAL LEADERS 2012-13 HONORS & AWARDS (NUMBER OF GAMES) Game Leaders Player 10+ 20+ 30+ 10+ 15+ 20+ 5+ 10+ 5+ 5+ D.D. Pts Reb Ast PRESEASON AWARDS Patriot League Preseason Player of the Year Pts Pts Pts Rebs Rebs Rebs Ast Ast Steals Blks C.J. McCollum 1-D’Orazio 3 1 1 1 3-McCollum 11 8 4 10 3 1 Associated Press First Team All-American 4-Carter C.J. McCollum 5-Goodman 10-Bailey 2 2 Sporting News First Team All-American 11-McKnight 12 1 12 1 4 1 16 C.J. McCollum 15-Schaefer 2 1 3 20-Greiner 13 1 3 2 2 10 2 Lute Olsen Preseason All-American C.J. McCollum 21-Cvrkalj 4 1 23-Staggers Lowe’s Senior CLASS 40-Goldsborough 1 2 Gabe Knutson 42-Knutson 14 1 1 1 2 4 C.J. McCollum 44-Baltimore
Wooden Award Watch List C.J. McCollum MCCOLLUM: WOODEN WATCH LIST Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum was named to the Wooden Award preseason top 50 on Nov. Naismith Award Watch List 8 before being named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 on Jan. 10. McCollum was the C.J. McCollum only Patriot League player named to the award’s watch list for the ultimate honor of national WEEKLY AWARDS player of the year. Patriot League Player of the Week C.J. McCollum - Nov. 12, Nov. 26 COMEBACK WIN AT AMERICAN - Down 23-9 midway through the first half, Lehigh responded with a 24-5 run over the final 9:08 MILESTONE WATCH of the first to take a halftime lead, which it wouldn’t relinquish. A number of Lehigh players have recently reached significant - The Mountain Hawks improved to 2-0 in Patriot League play for the first time in six years career milestones or have milestones within grasp, which (2006-07) when they defeated American and Navy to begin league play. could be reached this season. - Lehigh snapped a two-game losing streak at American and won at Bender Arena for the first Player Milestone Currently Away time since Feb. 6, 2010. C.J. McCollum 2,500 points 2,361 239 - The Mountain Hawks posted a season-high 13 steals, one game after setting a season high 750 rebounds 696 54 with 11 vs. Holy Cross. Gabe Knutson 1,500 points 1,353 147 - Senior Holden Greiner impressed offensively, scoring a game-high 22 points on 10-of-13 shoot- 750 rebounds 636 114 Holden Greiner 1,000 points 838 162 ing, his second career 20+ point game and just two shy of his career high (24 at Michigan State). 500 rebounds 468 32 He scored 16 in the first half on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting. Mackey McKnight 250 assists 327 -- - Junior Mackey McKnight was stellar as well, finishing with 11 points, a team-high six rebounds, five assists and four steals (to tie a career high for a second straight game). Perhaps most impres- sively, McKnight didn’t turn the ball over in 34 minutes of action. - Junior B.J. Bailey scored six points while making one of the biggest defensive plays (stripping Blake Jolivette) with just over 30 seconds remaining and the Eagles down three. This came in a career-high 32 minutes played for Bailey.
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NEAR THE TOP IN THE NATION (As of Monday, January 28) Lehigh is ranked among the nation’s best in a number of statistical categories, both individually and as a team. The Mountain Hawks are second in three-point percentage (43.0) and 10th in three-point field goal defense (28.1). Please see below for the complete rundown of where the Mountain Hawks rank nationally .
Team/Player Category Statistic Rank Nation’s Leader Stat Lehigh Three-Pt FG % 43.0 2 Creighton 44.8 Lehigh Three-Pt Field Goal D 28.1 10 Texas 25.1 Lehigh Three-Pt FG/Game 8.6 14 Charleston Southern 9.6 Lehigh Assist/TO Ratio 1.34 18 Pittsburgh 1.72 Lehigh Free-Throw % 75.3 20 Davidson 79.9 Lehigh Fewest Turnovers/Game 11.5 27 Wisconsin 9.1 Lehigh Scoring Offense 75.6 35 Northwestern St. 83.7 Lehigh Turnover Margin 2.9 36 VCU 8.1 Lehigh Assists/Game 15.5 41 Ohio 19.3 Lehigh Scoring Margin 9.6 52 Indiana 22.9 Lehigh Won-Lost Percentage 73.7 54 Michigan & Syracuse 95.0 Lehigh Field Goal Percentage 45.7 63 Creighton 51.9 Mackey McKnight Assists/Game 4.9 66 Michael Carter-Williams, Syr. 8.9 Lehigh Steals/Game 7.7 92 VCU 12.3 Lehigh Total Points 1,437 94 Iona 1,718
Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 5 MOVING UP THE RECORD BOOKS Senior guard C.J. McCollum has already enjoyed one of the most decorated careers in Lehigh and Patriot League history. See where he stands on some single-season and career records lists. Gabe Knutson and Mackey McKnight are also on the list in some categories.
LEHIGH CAREER RECORDS Free Throws Made 28. 1,460 - George Tatum, Army (1995-99) 1. 214 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 29. 1,453 - Ryan Willen, Lafayette (2008-12) 2 . 198 - C J. . McCollum (2011-12) 30. 1,444 - Jarell Brown, Army (2004-08) Points, 3. 197 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 31. 1,443 - Craig Kowadla, Lafayette (1992-96) 1. 2,703 - Daren Queenan (1984-88) 4. 191 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 32. 1,438 - Andrew Brown, Lafayette (2005-09) 2 . 2,361 - C J. . McCollum (2009-pres) 5. 185 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 33. 1,427 - Devin Brown, Holy Cross (2008-12) 3. 1,969 - Mike Polaha (1983-88) 6. 168 - Dozie Mbonu (1991-92) 34. 1,412 - Garrison Carr, American (2005-09) 4. 1,841 - Bob Krizansky (1988-92) 7. 164 - Rashawne Glenn (1994-95) 35. 1,389 - Mark Linebaugh, Colgate (2000-04) 5. 1,791 - Dozie Mbonu (1988-92) 8. 162 - Brett Eppehimer (1996-97) 36. 1,378 - Justin DeBerry, Lafayette (2000-04) 6. 1,762 - Jose Olivero (2003-07) 37. 1,356 - Mike Bright, Bucknell (1990-93) 7. 1,742 - Brett Eppehimer (1995-99) Free Throws Attempted 38. 1,353 - Matt Bell, Army (2003-07) 8. 1,578 - Rashawne Glenn (1992-96) 1.280 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 1,353 - Gabe Knutson, Lehigh (2009-pres ). 9. 1,524 - Matt Logie (1999-03) 2. 247 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 40. 1,346 - Jordan Sugars, Navy (2008-12) 10. 1,514 - Marquis Hall (2006-10) 3 . 244 - C J. . McCollum (2011-12) 41. 1,334 - Boakai Lalugba, Bucknell (1999-03) 11. 1,418 - Chuck Penn (1988-93) 4. 242 - Dozie Mbonu (1991-92) 1,334 - David Ardayfio, Army (1990-94) 12 . 1,353 - Gabe Knutson (2009-pres) 5. 233 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 43. 1,327 - J.R. Holden, Bucknell (1994-98) 13. 1,350 - Joe Knight (2004-06) 6. 218 - Rashawne Glenn (1994-95) 44. 1,323 - Keith Brazzo, Lafayette (1990-94) 14. 1,316 - Bill Griffin (1976-79) 7. 211 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 45. 1,312 - Jim Mower, Lafayette (2008-12) 15. 1,311 - Charlie Brown (1974-77) 46. 1,291 - Seth Schaeffer, Colgate (1994-98) 16. 1,260 - Zahir Carrington (2006-10) Rebounds 47. 1,287 - Bill Walker, Holy Cross (1990-93) 17. 1,242 - Bob Fortune (1968-70) 1. 360 - Greg Falkenbach (1969-70) 48. 1,285 - Derrick Mercer, American (2005-09) 18. 1,231 - Norm Brandl (1959-62) 2. 316 - Greg Falkenbach (1970-71) 49. 1,270 - Chuck Penn, Lehigh (1990-93) 19. 1,230 - Austen Rowland (2003-04) 3. 301 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 50. 1,260 - Zahir Carrington, Lehigh (2006-10) 20. 1,145 - Fred Ketcho (1980-83) 4. 292 - Bob Fortune (1968-69) 51. 1,255 - Julian Simmons, Army (2008-12) 5. 286 - Bob Lowman (1966-67) 52. 1,253 - Bilal Abdullah, Lafayette (2004-08) LEHIGH SINGLE SEASON RECORDS 6. 283 - Hank Wisniewski (1971-72) 53. 1,249 - Tyson Whitfield, Lafayette (1997-01) 242 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 54. 1,246 - Tim Clifford, Holy Cross (2004-08) 55. 1,245 - Jared Mintz, Lafayette (2007-11) Points Assists 56. 1,230 - Yaw Gyawu, Colgate (2008-12) 1. 882 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 1. 187 - Marquis Hall (2010-11) 57. 1,229 - Chris Simpson, Bucknell (1990-94) 2. 766 - C J. . McCollum (2011-12) 2. 160 - Mike McKee (1993-94) 58. 1,206 - Torey Thomas, Holy Cross (2003-07) 3. 720 - Daren Quenan (1986-87) 3. 151 - Austen Rowland (2003-04) 59. 1,201 - Howard Blue, Colgate (2000-04) 4. 677 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 4. 138 - Mike Androlewicz (1985-86) 60. 1,200 - R.J. Evans, Holy Cross (2008-12) 5. 667 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 5. 133 - Marquis Hall (2006-07) 6. 631 - C.J. McCollum (2009-10) 6. 132 - Mike Polaha (1987-88) Most Points, Season 7. 614 - Mike Polaha (1987-88) 7. 130 - Scott Layer (1989-90) 1. 784 - Rob Feaster, Holy Cross (1993-94) 8. 582 - Chuck Penn (1992-93) 8. 129 - Bob Krizansky (1990-91) 2. 771 - Tucker Neale, Colgate (1993-94) 9. 555 - Daren Queenan (1985-86) 9. 128 - Marquis Hall (2007-08) 3 . 766 - C J. . McCollum, Lehigh (2011-12) 10. 551 - Mike Polaha (1986-87) 10. 124 - Mike Polaha (1984-85) 4. 693 - Tucker Neale, Colgate (1994-95) 11. 549 - Brett Eppehimer (1996-97) 124 - C J. . McCollum (2011-12) 5. 683 - Adonal Foyle, Colgate (1996-97) 12. 546 - Daren Queenan (1984-85) 12 . 121 - Mackey McKnight (2011-12) 5. 683 - Mark Lueking, Army (1994-95) 13. 119 - Steve Aylsworth (1999-00) 7 . 677 - C J. . McCollum, Lehigh (2010-11) Scoring Average 8. 675 - Rob Feaster, Holy Cross (1994-95) (min. 50% of games/season) 9. 667 - Brett Eppenheimer, Lehigh (1997-98) 1. 28.45 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) PATRIOT LEAGUE RECORD BOOK 10. 654 - Greg Sprink, Navy (2007-08) 2. 24.82 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 11. 632 - Chris Harris, Navy (2009-10) 3. 24.80 - Norm Brandl (1959-60) Most Points, Career 12 . 631 - C J. . McCollum, Lehigh (2009-10) 4. 24.70 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 1 . 2,361 - C J. . McCollum, Lehigh (2009-11) 5 . 21 9. - C J. . McCollum (2011-12) 2. 2,224 - Rob Feaster, Holy Cross (1991-95) 6 . 21 8. - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 3. 2,075 - Tucker Neale, Colgate (1992-95) 7. 21.56 - Chuck Penn (1992-93) 4. 2,032 - Mark Lueking, Army (1992-96) LAST TIME OUT: VS. LAFAYETTE 8. 20.47 - Mike Polaha (1987-88) 5. 1,836 - Brian Ehlers, Lafayette (1996-00) *Senior Gabe Knutson scored 12 points to pass 9. 20.33 - Brett Eppehimer (1996-97) 6. 1,785 - Greg Sprink, Navy (2004-08) Joe Knight and move to 12th in school history 10. 19.82 - Daren Queenan (1985-86) 7. 1,780 - Mike Muscala, Bucknell (2009-pres.) in career scoring. 11. 19.68 - Mike Polaha (1986-87) 8. 1,776 - Adonal Foyle, Colgate (1994-97) * Knutson also moved from 40th into a tie for 9. 1,762 - Jose Olivero, Lehigh (2003-07) 38th in Patriot League history. Field Goals Made 10. 1,742 - Brett Eppehimer, Lehigh (1995-99) 1. 324 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 11. 1,655 - Andre Ingram, American (2003-07) 2. 260 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 12. 1,654 - Keith Simmons, Holy Cross (2003-07) 3 . 254 - C J. . McCollum (2011-12) 13. 1,636 - Kyle Roemer, Colgate (2004-10) 4. 225 - Daren Queenan (1984-85) 14. 1,635 - Chris Harris, Navy (2006-10) 5. 215 - Daren Queenan (1985-86) 15. 1,616 - Pat Campolioeta, Colgate (1998-02) 6. 214 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 16. 1,590 - Michael Heary, Navy (1994-98) 17. 1,578 - Rashawne Glenn, Lehigh (1992-96) WITHIN REACH: AT NAVY 18. 1,577 - Kevin Bettencourt, Bucknell (2002-06) *With one point, Knutson would move into sole Field Goals Attempted 19. 1,543 - Chris Spatola, Army (1998-02) possession of 38th in Patriot League history 1. 677 - Daren Queenan (1987-88) 20. 1,529 - Chris McNaughton, Bucknell (2003-07) for career points. He’d move to 37th with four 2 . 573 - C J. . McCollum (2011-12) 21. 1,528 - Kaleo Kina, Navy (2005-09) points and 36th with 26. 3. 550 - Daren Queenan (1986-87) 22. 1,514 - Marquis Hall, Lehigh (2006-10) 4. 537 - C J. . McCollum (2010-11) 23. 1,504 - Matt Logie, Lehigh (1999-03) 5. 502 - Norm Brandl (1959-60) 24. 1,496 - Chris Williams, Navy (1997-01) 6. 488 - Brett Eppehimer (1997-98) 1,496 - Stefan Ciosici, Lafayette (1995-00) 7. 462 - Chuck Penn (1992-93) 26. 1,492 - Kevin Hamilton, Holy Cross (2002-06) 27. 1,464 - Tim Szatko, Holy Cross (1999-03)
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Points Player, Team (Season, Yrs.) 1. 3,667 - Pete Maravich, LSU (1970, 3) LAST TIME OUT 2. 3,249 - Freeman Williams, Portland State (1978, 4) 3. 3,217 - Lionel Simmons, La Salle (1990, 4) 4. 3,165 - Alphonso Ford, Mississippi Val. (1993, 4) 5. 3,066 - Harry Kelly, Texas Southern (1983, 4) 6. 3,058 - Keydren Clark, Saint Peter’s (2006, 4) 7. 3,008 - Hersey Hawkins, Bradley (1988, 4) 8. 2,973 - Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati (1960, 3) WITHIN REACH NEXT TIME OUT 9. 2,951 - Danny Manning, Kansas (1988, 4) 10. 2,914 - Alfredrick Hughes, Loyola Chicago (1985, 4) 11. 2,884 - Elvin Hayes, Houston (1968, 3) 12. 2,872 - Tyler Hansbrough, North Carolina (2009, 4) 13. 2,850 - Larry Bird, Indiana State (1979, 3) 14. 2,832 - Otis Birdsong, Houston (1977, 4) 15. 2,804 - Kevin Bradshaw, Bethune-Cookman/Alliant Int’l (1991, 4) 16. 2,801 - Allan Houston, Tennessee (1993, 4) 17. 2,769 - J.J. Reddick, Duke (2006, 4) 18. 2,723 - Hank Gathers, Southern Cal/Loyola Marymount (1990, 4) 19. 2,708 - Reggie Lewis, Northeastern (1987, 4) 20 . 2,703 - Daren Queenan, Lehigh (1988, 4) 21. 2,696 - Byron Larkin, Xavier (1988, 4) 22. 2,679 - Bo McCalebb, New Orleands (2008, 5) 23. 2,669 - David Robinson, Navy (1987, 4) 24. 2,661 - Wayman Tisdale, Oklahoma (1985, 3) 25. 2,635 - Stephen Curry, Davidson (2009, 3) 26. 2,632 - Troy Bell, Boston College (2003, 4) 27. 2,628 - Michael Brooks, La Salle (1980, 4) 28. 2,613 - Calbert Cheaney, Indiana (1993, 4) 29. 2,609 - Mark Macon, Temple (1991, 4) 30. 2,608 - Don MacLean, UCLA (1992, 4) 31. 2,605 - Joe Dumars, McNeese State (1985, 4) 32. 2,602 - Henry Domercant, Eastern Illinois (2003, 4) 33. 2,599 - Jimmer Fredette, BYU (2011, 4) 34. 2,591 - Terrance Bailey, Wagner (1987, 4) 35. 2,587 - Dickie Hemric, Wake Forest (1955, 4) 36. 2,581 - Calvin Natt, La.-Monroe (1979, 4) 37. 2,580 - Derrick Chievous, Missouri (1988, 4) 38. 2,574 - Skip Henderson, Marshall (1988, 4) 39. 2,571 - Andrew Goudelock, Col. of Charleston (2011, 4) 40. 2,560 - Austin Carr, Notre Dame (1971, 3) 41. 2,556 - Reggie Williams, VMI (2008, 4) 42. 2,555 - Sean Elliott, Arizona (1989, 4) 43. 2,551 - Rodney Monroe, North Carolian State (1991, 4) 44. 2,548 - Calvin Murphy, Niagara (1970, 3) 45. 2,542 - Keith Van Horn, Utah (1997, 4) 46. 2,538 - Frank Selvy, Furman (1954, 3) 47. 2,537 - Johnny Dawkins, Duke (1986, 4) 48. 2,535 - Willie Jackson, Centenary (La.) (1984, 4) 49. 2,534 - Steve Burtt, Iona (1984, 4) 2,534 - Steve Rogers, Alabama State (1992, 4) 51. 2,531 - Shawn Respert, Michigan State (1995, 4) 52. 2,530 - Joe Jakubick, Akron (1984, 4) 53. 2,526 - Andrew Toney, La.-Lafayette (1980, 4) 54. 2,524 - Ron Perry, Holy Cross (1980, 4) 2,524 - Ronnie McCollum, Centenary (La.) (2001, 4) 56. 2,522 - Jaycee Carroll, Utah State (2008, 4) 57. 2,518 - Mike Olliver, Lamar (1981, 4) 58. 2,516 - Bryant Stith, Virginia (1992, 4) 59. 2,513 - Charles Jenkins, Hofstra (2011, 4) 60. 2,503 - Bill Bradley, Princeton (1965, 3) 2,503 - Caleb Green, Oral Roberts (2007, 4) 62. 2,502 - Jeff Grayer, Iowa State (1988, 4) 63. 2,500 - Elgin Baylor, Col. of Idaho/Seattle (1958, 3) 2,361 - C J. . McCollum, Lehigh Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 7
LEHIGH DOMINATES HOLY CROSS IN LEAGUE OPENER COLLEGEINSIDER.COM MID-MAJOR TOP 25 (1/28) - In its second game since losing C.J. McCollum to injury, Lehigh made a Record Points Previous Conference statement to the rest of the Patriot League in defeating Holy Cross 79-47 1. Gonzaga (29) 19-2 773 1 West Coast on CBS Sports Network. 2. Wichita State (2) 19-2 743 2 Missouri Valley - The Mountain Hawks snapped a two-game losing streak in Patriot League 3. Belmont 17-4 668 5 Ohio Valley 4. Creighton 18-3 667 4 Missouri Valley openers and improved to 14-9 overall (including 7-2 at home). 5. Saint Mary’s 17-4 632 6 West Coast - Junior Mackey McKnight led a balanced attack with 16 points, 11 coming 6. Middle Tennessee 18-4 617 9 Sun Belt after halftime. 7 . Bucknell 17-4 576 3 Patriot 8. BYU 16-6 536 7 West Coast - Lehigh shot 50 percent or better from the field for the sixth time this season. 9. Akron 15-4 513 13 Mid-American The Mountain Hawks are 6-0 in those contests. Lehigh finished at 52 percent 10. Valparaiso 16-5 452 14 Horizon (28-of-54), including 67 percent in the second half (16-of-24). 11. Louisiana Tech 18-3 438 21 WAC - Behind a career-high 10 rebounds from freshman Justin Goldsborough, 12. Stephen F. Austin 16-2 420 10 Southland 13 . LEHIGH 14-5 404 8 Patriot Lehigh dominated the glass against a strong rebounding team, 39-26. 14. Ohio 15-5 381 16 Mid-American - Lehigh held Holy Cross’ leading scorer Dave Dudzinski (who was averaging 15. Murray State 15-5 327 11 Ohio Valley a team-leading 16.3 points), to only seven on 1-of-6 shooting. 16. Montana 14-4 252 23 Big Sky 17. North Dakota State 16-5 233 15 Summit 18. South Dakota State 16-6 232 19 Summit LEHIGH GAINS MOMENTUM 19. Eastern Kentucky 16-5 204 18 Ohio Valley - The Mountain Hawks topped fellow Lehigh Valley foe Muhlenberg 81-46 20. Davidson 13-7 161 24 Southern on Jan. 8 to break a two-game losing streak and gain momentum heading 21. Western Illinois 16-5 127 20 Summit into Patriot League play. 22 . Bryant 13-6 107 17 Northeast 23. Northeastern 13-7 89 NR Colonial - In its first game without senior star C.J. McCollum, four Lehigh players 24. Stony Brook 15-5 80 NR America East posted double-figure points led by a season-high 15 from junior Anthony 25. Niagara 13-8 73 NR Metro Atlantic D’Orazio. - Sophomore Corey Schaefer also impressed with a career-high 11 assists, OTHERS RECEIVING VOTES: Indiana State 68, Utah State 58, Santa Clara 52, Weber State 29, Harvard 15, Northwestern State 14, Western Michigan 14, New Mexico State becoming the first Mountain Hawk to reach double figures in that category 13, Oral Roberts 12, Vermont 12, Denver 11, Wright State 9, Iona 8, Long Beach State since Marquis Hall had 10 on Jan. 23, 2010 against Bucknell. It was more 8, Albany 7, Elon 7, Southern 7, Detroit 5, Robert Morris 5, North Carolina Central 3, than double Schaefer’s previous career high of five. Charleston Southern 2, Loyola (MD) 1 . - Junior B.J. Bailey made his first-career Lehigh start (he started one game at Boston University), finishing with four points and six rebounds. AP TOP 25 (1/28) USA TODAY COACHES POLL (1/28) - Freshman Justin Goldsborough was strong with a career-high six points RK TEAM RECORD PTS RK TEAM RECORD PTS and eight rebounds (also a team high) while sophomore Conroy Baltimore 1 Michigan (51) 19-1 1,611 1 Kansas (16) 18-1 760 tied a career high with nine points while pulling down five boards. 2 Kansas (13) 18-1 1,572 2 Michigan (14) 19-1 757 - Lehigh won its final nonleague game for a fourth straight season. 3 Indiana 18-2 1,457 3 Indiana 18-2 686 4 Florida (1) 16-2 1,420 4 Florida (1) 16-2 685 - The Mountain Hawks won their 14th straight game against Muhlenberg. 5 Duke 17-2 1,328 5 Duke 17-2 644 6 Syracuse 18-2 1,322 6 Syracuse 18-2 624 7 Gonzaga 19-2 1,177 7 Gonzaga 19-2 580 SPIRITED EFFORT AT VCU 8 Arizona 17-2 1,160 8 Arizona 17-2 557 - Down by double figures late in the first half and without star C.J. Mc- 9 Butler 17-3 1,023 9 Michigan State 17-4 459 Collum, the Lehigh men’s basketball team dropped a tight 59-55 final at 10 Oregon 18-2 969 10 Butler 17-3 447 11 Ohio State 15-4 945 11 Ohio State 15-4 438 VCU on Saturday, Jan. 5. 12 Louisville 16-4 905 12 Oregon 18-2 435 - Senior Holden Greiner tied a season high with 17 points (to go with nine 13 Michigan State 17-4 897 13 Louisville 16-4 422 rebounds) while classmate Gabe Knutson added 10 (and seven boards). 14 Miami (FL) 15-3 894 14 Wichita State 19-2 340 15 Wichita State 19-2 621 15 Miami (FL) 15-3 326 Greiner led the team in points, rebounds and assists (3) on Saturday. 16 Ole Miss 17-2 473 16 Ole Miss 17-2 252 - McCollum finished with four points in 15 minutes (all free throws). He 17 Missouri 15-4 464 17 Creighton 18-3 249 has now hit 31 of his last 32 free throws spanning five games. 18 Kansas State 15-4 463 18 Missouri 15-4 234 19 North Carolina State 16-4 431 19 North Carolina State 16-4 194 - The Mountain Hawks were within two possessions for the entire second 20 New Mexico 17-3 333 20 San Diego State 16-4 171 half and had a chance to tie with less than a minute remaining. 21 Creighton 18-3 312 21 Kansas State 15-4 166 22 San Diego State 16-4 302 22 New Mexico 17-3 159 - The strong effort came against a Rams team that won its previous four 23 Minnesota 15-5 281 23 Cincinnati 16-4 134 games by an average of 29.8 points. VCU improved to 12-3 on the season, 24 Cincinnati 16-4 220 24 Minnesota 15-5 87 winning every game (except Lehigh) by double figures while falling to 25 Marquette 14-4 216 25 Marquette 14-4 75 only Wichita State, Duke and Missouri. Others receiving votes: Georgetown 121, Others receiving votes: Georgetown 33, UNLV - Following their effort, the Rams were ranked 24th nationally in Monday’s UNLV 56, Wisconsin 45, UCLA 34, Arizona 32, Virginia Commonwealth 27, Wisconsin USA Today Coaches Poll while standing first in “Others Receiving Votes” State 14, Notre Dame 12, Pittsburgh 10, Loui- 25, Pittsburgh 18, Notre Dame 13, UCLA 10, siana Tech 8, Villanova 6, Baylor 5, Iowa State Southern Miss 7, Baylor 7, Colorado State 6, in the AP Top 25. 4, Memphis 4, Virginia Commonwealth 4, La Saint Mary’s 5, La Salle 3, Oklahoma State 3, - Lehigh lost its first game of the season when leading at the half and its first Salle 3, Saint Mary’s 2, Colorado State 1 Arizona State 2, Middle Tennessee 2, Loui- siana Tech 1 when holding the rebounding edge. The Mountain Hawks outrebounded the Rams, 40-33. 2012-13 Opponents denoted by bold italics. BRYANT PREVAILS, 80-79 NBA SCOUTS AT 2012-13 LEHIGH GAMES - Bryant topped Lehigh 80-79 on Saturday (Dec. 29) to snap three significant A number of NBA scouts and executives have been at Lehigh games, home and away this season. Mountain Hawk streaks: eight-game winning streak, 11-game home win- Below is a count of how many have been at each game this season. ning streak and 11-game win streak vs. the NEC. The ensuing weekend, the Bulldogs went on to beat NEC favorite Robert Morris (84-77) and Saint at Baylor (11/9): 18 vs. Robert Morris (at Pitt) (11/12): 20 vs. Bryant (12/29): 2 Francis (Pa.) (78-58) to up their win streak to four. at Pittsburgh (11/13): 20 at VCU (1/5): 32 - Lehigh’s last loss came at Pitt on Nov. 13 (46 days prior), its last home at Sacred Heart (11/25): 5 at Bucknell (1/23): 3 defeat was against Bucknell on Jan. 18 (346 days prior) and last loss to an at Quinnipiac (11/27): 3 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1): 1 NEC foe came Dec. 7, 2010 at Quinnipiac (750 days prior). vs. Fordham (12/4): 2 - Senior C.J. McCollum led the way with 34 points on 9-of-18 shooting, 6-of-10 at North Texas (12/20): 58 from three-point range and 10-of-11 from the free throw line. It marked his Lehigh Athletic Media Relations • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 8 fourth game this season with 30+ points and 18th of his career. 95-55 last season. It was the program’s biggest win over a Division I op- - Senior Holden Greiner posted his third-career double-double (and first ponent since topping Colgate 95-54 on Dec. 7, 1989. since sophomore season) with 16 points and 10 rebounds. - Lehigh had 29 assists on 38 made field goals. - Junior Mackey McKnight scored 12 points and added seven assists (to - Sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj set a career high with 20 points. tie a season high for a second straight game). - Sophomore Conroy Baltimore set a career high with four blocks. - For the game, Lehigh shot a sizzling 63 percent from the field (38-of-60) MINUS MCCOLLUM, MOUNTAIN HAWKS TOP MEAN GREEN and 58 percent from three-point range (11-of-19). It marked the Mountain - Senior C.J. McCollum was out of the lineup due to a mild ankle injury. It Hawks’ best three-point percentage since Mar. 7, 2010 in the Patriot League marked the first game of his collegiate career that he’s missed; he appeared Semifinals vs. American; Lehigh finished at 62 percent from downtown in 109 straight to begin his Lehigh career. (8-of-13) in that contest. - Lehigh extended its winning streak to eight as the Mountain Hawks im- proved to 9-2 after 11 games, marking their best start after 11 games since the 1925-26 season (87 years) while the eight-game winning streak is their QUINNIPIAC WIN TIDBITS - Lehigh won at Quinnipiac for the first time in school history. longest (in the regular season) since that same campaign. - The win was Lehigh’s ninth straight over an NEC foe. - The Mountain Hawks eclipsed 80 points for the fifth time in six games - Senior C.J. McCollum finished with 30 points, including 25 in the second and reached 90 for the third time this season. half. The 25 points marked a career high for points in a half, topping 24 which - Lehigh won its second ever game against a current member of the Sun was accomplished twice previously (second half at Kent State sophomore Belt. The squad’s only other win came over Florida International in 1990-91. year and first half at Baylor earlier this season). Lehigh is now 2-3 overall vs. current members of the conference. - Included were 14 straight Lehigh points in the span of 3:19 to turn a 62-61 - Senior Gabe Knutson finished with 28 points, just three shy of tying a deficit into a runaway 77-66 win. career high. His 19 first-half points were a career high for points in a half, - Junior Mackey McKnight dished seven assists to tie a season high. as were his four made three-pointers (in five attempts). Knutson finished - Despite scoring just 11 points over the first 9:49 at Quinnipiac, the 10-of-14 from the field while tying a career-high four assists. Mountain Hawks exploded for 66 over the final 30:11, including 44 in the - Junior Mackey McKnight scored a career-high 25 points while tying a second half. season-high seven assists. That included a half-court shot at the end of the first half. STRONG RPI LEHIGH’S OPPONENT TRACKER Lehigh owns an impressive Team Record RPI^ Result LEHIGH BESTS SAINT FRANCIS FOR BEST START SINCE 38-39 record and it’s evident in its Lehigh 14-5 83 -- - Lehigh rode a 13-0 start to beat Saint Francis (Pa.) 83-67 on Dec. 8. RPI. The Mountain Hawks are Baylor 13-5 34 L, 99-77 - With the win, the Mountain Hawks won their seventh straight game to 83rd in the most recent RPI on VCU 16-5 38 L, 59-55 improve to 8-2 after 10 games for the first time in 74 years. Lehigh finished Bucknell 16-4 45 W, 65-62 RealTimeRPI.com, jumping 16 Pittsburgh 17-5 47 L, 78-53 that season 10-5. spots after its win at Bucknell. Robert Morris 14-7 146 W, 89-60 - Classmate Gabe Knutson added 18 points as he jumped one spot on the Bryant 13-6 151 L, 80-79 Lehigh is the second-ranked Pa- Fairfield 12-10 153 W, 82-67 Lehigh all-time scoring list (to 16th) and five spots (from 55th to 50th) on triot League squad, only behind Sacred Heart 8-11 183 W, 91-77 the Patriot League all-time list. Lafayette 9-12 213 L, 78-57 the Bison (45). Baylor marks Fordham 6-14 214 W, 81-63 - The squad shot 50 percent (or greater) from the floor (25-of-50) for a Lehigh’s highest ranked oppo- Holy Cross 10-10 216 W, 79-47 second straight game. Quinnipiac 8-12 233 W, 77-66 nent thus far (34). The Mountain Colgate 8-13 246 W, 60-45 - The Mountain Hawks extended their winning streak against the NEC Hawks have faced four top- North Texas 7-13 254 W, 90-75 to 11 games. Fairleigh Dickinson 7-14 264 W, 102-62 50 teams, including a win at American 7-13 283 W, 63-57 - Lehigh defeated Saint Francis for a seventh straight time. Bucknell. Lehigh is also 81st in Pennsylvania 3-15 305 W, 73-66 Saint Francis (Pa.) 1-18 333 W, 83-67 the most recent Ken Pomeroy Muhlenberg 11-8 -- W, 81-46 LEHIGH BEATS FORDHAM FOR SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN rankings, only behind Bucknell as of Jan. 29 ^ realtimerpi.com Patriot League opponents in italics - Lehigh beat Fordham (and an Atlantic 10 foe) for the second straight (48) in the Patriot League. bold season after capturing its first-ever A-10 win via its 78-60 win over the Rams last year (also winning by 18). PLAYER OF THE WEEK FOLLOWING RECORD BREAKER - Senior C.J. McCollum didn’t lead the team in scoring for the first time Senior C.J. McCollum was named Patriot League Player of the Week on all season. Junior Mackey McKnight held the honor, posting 21 points. Monday, Nov. 26 following another impressive week and record-breaking McKnight was the last Mountain Hawk to lead the team in scoring when he performance. McCollum averaged 27 points over a trio of Mountain Hawk posted 20 in the NCAA Tournament vs. Xavier (another A-10 squad). victories last week, capped off by breaking the Patriot League career scoring - Senior Gabe Knutson scored 18 points to reach 1,238 for his career. In record at Sacred Heart. It marks McCollum’s second Player of the Week the process, he moved from 19th to 17th in school history, passing Austen award this season and 14th of his illustrious career, six ahead of any other Rowland (1,230) and Norm Brandl (1,231). player in league history. - Lehigh finished with 24 assists on 29 made field goals, led by a career-high six helpers from junior Anthony D’Orazio (who also added a career-high at North Texas (1): 12/20 2012-13 DUNK COUNT Gabe Knutson - 16:42 left in 2nd four steals and has 10 assists over his previous two games). Current Count: 12 vs . Muhlenberg (1): 1/8 at Baylor (2): 11/9 Conroy Baltimore - 3:33 left in 1st REED, LEHIGH OFFENSE REACH 100 C.J. McCollum: :23 left in 1st Holden Greiner - 16:32 left in 2nd - Lehigh head coach Brett Reed won his 100th career game in a big way on vs . Holy Cross (1): 1/12 Holden Greiner - 19:05 left in 1st Dec. 1 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson as the Mountain Hawks eclipsed 100 points vs . Robert Morris (1): 11/12 Holden Greiner - 10:20 left in 2nd for the first time in his tenure, winning 102-62. at American (1): 1/16 Holden Greiner - 18:14 left in 1st - Reed became the fastest coach in Patriot League history (and eighth vs. Fairfield (1): 11/19 C.J. McCollum 5:54 left in 2nd coach overall) to 100 victories, reaching that mark in 165 games, one vs . Colgate (1): 10/19 Justin Goldsborough - 13:18 left in 1st better than Holy Cross’ Ralph Willard who reached triple figures in his at Sacred Heart (1): 11/25 166th contest. C.J. McCollum - 8:12 left in 1st - Lehigh eclipsed 100 points for the first time since Jan. 23, 2004, a 111-104 vs . Fairleigh Dickinson (1): 12/1 overtime loss at Lafayette. It marked Lehigh’s first time to 100 in a win Holden Greiner - 12:25 left in 1st since Nov. 26, 1994, a 105-89 triumph over Cornell. at Saint Francis (Pa .) (1): 12/8 Holden Greiner - 7:28 left in 1st - The 40-point margin of victory was Lehigh’s largest since beating Arcadia Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 9
The Canton, Ohio native broke the league’s nearly 20-year old record with a News a few weeks prior, joining Zeller, McDermott, Thomas and James pull-up jumper with 12:53 left in the second half. With the bucket, he broke a Michael McAdoo (North Carolina) on Sporting News’ team. He was later tie with Holy Cross’ Rob Feaster (2,224 career points from 1991-95) to reach named a First Team All-American by ESPN.com. 2,226 career points, while adding two late free throws as well. McCollum tied a season high with five made three-pointers. MCCOLLUM: NAISMITH WATCH LIST Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum continues to garner impressive recogni- MCCOLLUM MAKES SPORTSCENTER’S TOP PLAYS tion as he was named to the Naismith Award Early Season Watch List. In total, Senior standout C.J. McCollum’s highlight-reel dunk vs. Fairfield (which turned there are 50 players on the watch list which will eventually dwindle to one. into a three-point play) was featured on Tuesday night’s (and Wednesday’s morning’s) SportsCenter as one of its top plays. It began at 11 p.m. as the #1 play before being bumped to #2 for Grinnell College’s Jack Taylor who scored KNUTSON AND MCCOLLUM NAMED TEAM CAPTAINS an NCAA record 138 points in a Division III game. It marked the second time Lehigh head coach Brett Reed announced that seniors C.J. McCollum and in McCollum’s career he’s been featured in SportsCenter’s top plays. The first Gabe Knutson will serve as 2012-13 team captains. Both All-Patriot League came last February when he earned #2 (then 3) for his game-winning three- performers and 1,000-point scorers, McCollum is a three-year captain while pointer with time winding down at Bucknell. Knutson earns captain distinction for the first time. LEHIGH TO APPEAR ON NATIONAL, REGIONAL TV FAIRFIELD GAME TIDBITS Lehigh men’s basketball will appear on national TV at least five times this - Lehigh won its home opener for a seventh straight season. season, with the possibility of several more. The team will play at least - The Mountain Hawks won their fifth straight against a MAAC foe. four games on CBS Sports Network as part of the Patriot League’s televi- - Senior C.J. McCollum posted 35 points, already the second time (in the sion package. Three are home, vs. Holy Cross (Jan. 12), Lafayette (Jan. 27) first four games) with 35+ points. In fact, two of his four highest scoring and Bucknell (Feb. 18), along with a road tilt at Bucknell (Jan. 23). Games games in his career have come this season. at Lafayette (Feb. 24) and vs. Army (Mar. 2) could also be picked up as one of the league’s flex games while the Patriot League Semifinals and EARLIEST POINTS? Championship Game are on the network. Senior C.J. McCollum knocked down two free throws at #19/18 Baylor (11/9) . The Bears were as- before the game (and season) even tipped off Lehigh’s Jan. 5 game at VCU aired nationally on NBC Sports Network sessed a technical foul for dunking during a time in warmups when it’s (formally Versus). In addition, the Mountain Hawks faced Pittsburgh in the prohibited, so McCollum stepped to the line after the lineups and national NIT Season Tip-Off on Nov. 13, which tipped at 9 p.m. on ESPNU. All of anthem, knocking down both free throws to give Lehigh a 2-0 lead. McCol- Lehigh’s home Patriot League games, not aired by CBS Sports Network, will lum went on to post 36 points, his highest-scoring output when he had 35 be televised locally in the Lehigh Valley on Service Electric 2 Sports. For the on Dec. 10, 2010 at Marist. He finished just six shy of his career high (42) complete list of national television appearances, please see below . at Kent State his sophomore campaign. 2012-13 Lehigh Men’s Basketball Television Schedule Nov. 9 at Baylor 5:00 PM (ET) Fox Sports Southweset REED ANNOUNCES INCOMING CLASS OF 2017 Nov. 13 vs. Pittsburgh 9:00 PM ESPNU Lehigh head men’s basketball coach Brett Reed announced the team’s Jan. 5 at VCU 5:00 PM NBC Sports Network incoming class of 2017 on Thursday, which includes three talented stu- Jan. 12 Holy Cross 2:00 PM CBS Sports Network Jan. 23 at Bucknell 6:00 PM CBS Sports Network dent-athletes from around the nation. The Mountain Hawks welcome Tim Jan. 27 Lafayette 12:00 PM CBS Sports Network Kempton, Austin Price and Shane Whitfield into the program as they look Feb. 18 Bucknell 7:00 PM CBS Sports Network to continue the team’s winning tradition. Feb. 24* at Lafayette 12:00 PM CBS Sports Network Mar. 2* Army 12:00 PM CBS Sports Network Mar. 9* PL Semifinals 2/4:30 CBS Sports Network Kempton is a 6-10 forward/center from Brophy College Prep in Arizona. Mar. 13* PL Championship 7:30 PM CBS Sports Network A skilled post player, he is the son of Tim Kempton who played at Notre * denotes possible game Dame and in the NBA from 1986-98. Kempton had a successful summer in AAU, playing with Arizona Magic Pump N Run. LEHIGH PICKED FIRST, SEVERAL HONORED AT MEDIA DAY The Lehigh men’s basketball team was picked first in the Patriot League Price is a 6-3 guard from Detroit County Day School. A two-year starter, preseason poll while seniors C.J. he is a two-time Semifinalist, two-time Regional Champion and two-time 2012-13 Patriot League Preseason Poll: Points McCollum and Gabe Knutson 1. Lehigh (12 first-place votes): 96 District Champion. Winner of the Chris Kingsepp Award for Unsung were both honored at the league’s 2. Bucknell (4): 88 Hero, Price is a captain for the 2012-13 season. He was invited to the Nike Media Day held Wednesday, Oct. 3. American: 66 Skills University Academy for the top 80 players in the country. A strong 4. Holy Cross: 55 24 at Arts Quest Center at Steel- Lafayette: 55 shooter, Price tied for first in made three-pointers in the Nike Peach Jam Stacks. McCollum was named 6. Army: 47 Elite 24 while playing with The Family. He is also strong in the classroom, 7. Colgate: 26 preseason Player of the Year while 8. Navy: 15 carrying a 3.65 GPA while earning the National Scholar Athlete Award by Knutson earned a spot on the the DCDS Blue & Gold Club. Austin’s brother Jodan is a freshman on the Patriot League Preseason Player of the Year: DePaul basketball team. preseason All-League Team. Both C .J . McCollum, Lehigh (Sr ., G) were in attendance, along with Patriot League Preseason All-League Team Meanwhile, Whitfield is a versatile 6-7 guard/forward from Wod of God head coach Brett Reed, Bucknell’s Cameron Ayers, Bucknell (Jr., G) Mike Muscala and the league’s Ella Ellis, Army (Sr., F) Christian Academy in North Carolina. He played AAU ball this past sum- Gabe Knutson, Lehigh (Sr., F) mer with the SEBL All-Stars. seven other head coaches. C .J . McCollum, Lehigh (Sr ., G) Mike Muscala, Bucknell (Sr., F/C) MCCOLLUM NAMED FIRST TEAM PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN In perhaps his most impressive honor to date, Lehigh senior C.J. McCol- MCCOLLUM WITHDRAWS FROM 2012 NBA DRAFT lum has been named a preseason First Team All-American, as announced Lehigh guard C.J. McCollum officially withdrew from the NBA Draft on by The Associated Press on Monday, Oct. 29. McCollum joins Cody Zeller Monday, Apr. 9 to return to Lehigh for his senior season. McCollum de- (Indiana), Doug McDermott (Creighton), Deshaun Thomas (Ohio State), clared for the draft on March 27, but did not hire an agent which allowed Isaiah Cannon (Murray State) and Trey Burke (Michigan) as the top play- him to gather information and feedback from NBA executives before ers in the nation. There were six named to the team due to a tie in voting. making a final decision prior to the first day of the spring National Letter In addition, McCollum was named a First Team All-American by Sporting of Intent period. McCollum went on to write a piece published on Sporting
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News’ website titled “Why I’m returning to Lehigh for my senior year,” and freshman Devon Carter (Cleveland), both approximately a two-hour siting earning his degree as one of the primary reasons. drive away. The American trip was a homecoming for freshman Justin Goldsborough, who is from Fort Washington, Md. Last season, Conroy MCCOLLUM ENJOYS BUSY SUMMER AT SKILL ACADEMIES Baltimore played close to home at St. John’s (he is a Bronx, N.Y. native and C.J. McCollum enjoyed a busy summer fine-tuning his game at various lives approximately 10-15 miles from the St. John’s campus in Queens) and skills academies hosted by NBA stars. The two-time Patriot League Player Fordham (Bronx, N.Y.). Both Gabe Knutson and freshman Corey Schaefer of the Year was a standout at the Chris Paul, Kevin Durant and LeBron made homecomings at Iowa State. Knutson is from Urbandale and Schaefer James Skills Academies, learning from the best of the best in preparing for from Johnston, both approximately 40 minutes from Iowa State’s campus a much-anticipated senior season. in Ames. Knutson finished with 11 points while Schaefer scored four and added two assists. Holden Greiner (Traverse City) and head coach Brett McCollum was called the “hands down MVP” of the Chris Paul camp Reed (Waterford) competed in their home state of Michigan as well when by SLAM Magazine. Here’s what the article had to say: “Now readily ap- they traveled to Michigan State. Greiner enjoyed a standout performance proaching 200 pounds, the Canton, Ohio native showed off his new found against the Spartans with a game-high 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting. strength and surprising athleticism (he barely missed a between the legs dunk) to dominate the camp. His shot fake, step-back, and NBA range ON POINT made him a nightmare to guard throughout the camp. He even got his The Mountain Hawks took care of the basketball last season, turning the with CP3 guarding him, leaving the All-NBA defender shaking his head ball over just 11.2 times per game. Mackey McKnight stood tall with a in astonishment” strong 2.05 assist-to-turnover ratio, good for 72nd in the nation. while Corey Schaefer’s was 2.11 in more limited action. This year, Lehigh’s 1.34 LEHIGH NOMINATED FOR AN ESPY assist-to-turnover ratio is 18h in the nation (as of Monday) while it’s only Lehigh men’s basketball’s thrilling NCAA Second Round win over Duke turned the ball over 11.5 times per contest (27th). was nominated for the ESPY “Best Upset” last summer. Short for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly, the 20th ESPYS were Wednesday, July 11 PUTTING 1,000 INTO PERSPECTIVE at 9 p.m. ET, live on ESPN. The event took place at the Nokia Theater in C.J. McCollum’s 1,000th came in his sophomore season via a short jumper downtown Los Angeles with host Rob Riggle. in the lane late against Army (1/15). With that made field goal, he became just the 29th player in school history and 72nd in Patriot League history to AMONG THE PATRIOT LEAGUE’S BEST reach 1,000. Classmate Gabe Knutson became the second active Mountain Lehigh players stand among the best in the Patriot League in a number of Hawk to reach 1,000 career points just over a year later, tying a season high statistical categories this season. The Mountain Hawks have three of the with 21 points vs. Colgate (2/11) to become the 30th player in school history league’s top 12 scorers in Knutson (seventh), Greiner (10th) and McKnight and 83rd in Patriot League history to reach that plateau. (12th) and two of the top 13 rebounders in Greiner (fourth) and Knutson (13th). McKnight is second in the league in assists per game (4.9) while ONLY HALFWAY THERE Knutson is third in field goal percentage (.522). McCollum would be near the Overall, under Coach Reed, Lehigh is 77-16 when leading at the half, and top in most every category, but doesn’t have enough games to qualify. just 23-45 when trailing at intermission. The team led at the break in 23 of 35 games last season, going 19-4 in those contests. They were 1-0 when tied OFFENSIVE JUGGERNAUT and 7-4 when trailing. So far this season, Lehigh is 14-1 when leading and Lehigh has led the Patriot League in scoring each of the last three seasons. 0-4 when trailing. Its first loss when leading came at VCU. The Mountain Hawks averaged a league-leading 75.1 points per game in 2009-10, 73.6 in 2010-11 and 75.7 in 2011-12. Last season, the Mountain HOME SWEET STABLER Hawks eclipsed 70 points in 30 of 35 games, including its first 19 (a school The Mountain Hawks have won 21 of their last 23 and 34 of their last 41 record for most consecutive 70+ point game). Already this season, Lehigh’s in the friendly confines of Stabler Arena. They had an 11-game home win 75 .6 scoring average leads the Patriot League . The team has eclipsed 70 streak snapped vs. Bryant on Dec. 29. points in 13 of 18 games, 80 eight times, 90 three times and 100 once. Here’s a look at Lehigh’s home success since the start of the 2002-03 season: THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE Lehigh has continued to excel at the charity stripe, not only taking more free Overall Record: 113-35 (.764) throws than its opponents, but also converting at an impressive rate. Last Non-League Record: 59-14 (.808) season, the Mountain Hawks attempted 107 more free throws (768-661) and Patriot League Record (Regular and Postseason): 54-21 (.720) made 124 more (590-466), converting at a 76.8 percent clip (590-768), which Longest Winning Streak: 16 games (11/25/03 - 12/6/04) was good for fifth in the nation. So far this year, Lehigh has knocked down 75.3 percent from the charity stripe (292-of-388) and stands 20th nationally DID YOU KNOW? (as of Monday). The Mountain Hawks have attempted 48 more than their - Beginning in fourth grade, Gabe Knutson lived in Brisbane, Australia for opponents (388-340) and knocked down 61 more (292-231). three years. Knutson’s favorite sport upon returning to the United States was water polo. MCCOLLUM = LEADER OF HIS CLASS C.J. McCollum finished fifth in the country last season with his 21.9 aver- UP NEXT... age. He was the nation’s leading freshman scorer in 2009-10 (19.1) while The Mountain Hawks close out the first round of Patriot League play on leading the way among the sophomore class in 2010-11. So far this season, Sunday (Feb. 3) at Army. McCollum is averaging 23.9 points to lead the nation. He currently leads his class in career points (2,361). FOLLOW LEHIGH BASKETBALL Lehigh Basketball on the TV, Radio and Internet COMMON HOMECOMINGS Locally, Lehigh basketball can be seen on Service Electric Cable’s 2 Sports. Homecomings are fairly common for the Mountain Hawks as head coach Over the air waves, Lehigh basketball can be heard on the exclusive home Brett Reed tries to schedule games near players’ hometowns whenever pos- of Lehigh Athletics, ESPN Radio of the Lehigh Valley (1230 and 1320 AM). sible. This season’s opener vs. Baylor was especially significant for Mackey Once again this year, Lehigh will broadcast the LIVE audio of every men’s McKnight, who grew up in the Southwest. He is originally from New Orleans, game and LIVE video for select home games on the web at: Lehighsports. La. before moving to Houston, Texas. McKnight had a second “homecoming” com. on Dec. 20 when the Mountain Hawks played at North Texas. Pittsburgh is especially close to a pair of Ohio natives in senior C.J. McCollum (Canton) Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 11
2011-12: A SEASON TO REMEMBER
Lehigh put together the strongest season in school history in 2011-12, which featured a number of impressive accomplishments (both team and individual) . Here is a summary .
Team Individual • Tied a school record with 11 Patriot League victories, finishing 11-3 • C.J. McCollum was named Patriot League Player of the Year for the in league play. second time in his career. • Finished 18th in the final CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25. • McCollum was also named ECAC Player of the Year, marking his • Went 12-1 at home. second major ECAC award after winning Rookie of the Year as a fresh- • Won second Patriot League Championship in the last three years and man. McCollum beat out players from the ACC, Big East and Atlantic third title overall. 10 for the award. • Advanced to fifth NCAA Tournament in school history. • McCollum was also named an Associated Press Honorable Mention • Became the first team to defeat Bucknell at Sojka Pavilion twice in All-American for the second time. the same season. • McCollum was a National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) • In the regular season, the Mountain Hawks defeated Bucknell 56-53, First Team All-District selection for a third straight year. marking their first win at Bucknell since 2008. It also snapped Bison • McCollum garnered Lute Olson All-America honors and was named streaks of: 20 straight wins over Patriot League foes, 17 in a row dur- a candidate for the prestigious Lou Henson Award given to the top ing league play, 15 straight league wins at home and 12 consecutive mid-major player in the nation. victories overall. • McCollum skyrocketed up the record books; he’ll enter his senior • Broke a seven-year run of #1 overall seeds winning the Patriot League season second in Lehigh history and third in Patriot League history Tournament. Became the first #2 seed to win since 2004-05 when second- with 2,074 career points. seeded Bucknell won at top seed Holy Cross. • Gabe Knutson eclipsed 1,000 career points against Colgate while Mc- • Lehigh’s 27 wins tied for the most-ever overall victories in the Patriot Collum eclipsed 2,000 in the Patriot League Semifinals vs. American. League; the 2005-06 Bucknell Bison finished 27-5. Knutson and McCollum also eclipsed 500 career rebounds this season. • Defeated Duke, 75-70, in the NCAA Second Round, earning Lehigh’s • Knutson was named an Academic All-Patriot League honoree for the first-ever NCAA Tournament win. second straight season while earning All-League Honors (second team) • Became only the sixth-ever 15 seed to defeat a 2 seed. Was the only for the first time in his career. 15 seed to lead its ensuing game at the half, leading Xavier 37-33 after • Six were named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll for post- 20 minutes of play. ing spring semester GPAs over 3.20: John Adams (3.46), Stefan Cvrkalj • Lehigh picked up the third-ever NCAA Tournament win by a Patriot (3.79), Anthony D’Orazio (3.85), Jordan Hamilton (3.47), C.J. McCollum League squad, becoming only the second team to win in the tournament (3.60) and Corey Schaefer (3.30). (Bucknell had the other two in 2005 and 2006). • Led the Patriot League in scoring average for a third straight season (75.7 points per game). IN EVERY GAME • Eclipsed 70 points in 30 of 35 games, including the first 19 (a school Lehigh lost only one game last season by double figures, which came record for most consecutive 70+ point games). Lehigh also eclipsed 80 in its final contest vs. Xavier in the NCAA Tournament. Even in that nine times and 90 on three occasions. game, the Mountain Hawks were within four points with 49 seconds • The Mountain Hawks scored 81 points at eventual #1 NCAA Tourna- remaining until the Musketeers knocked down their free throws to win ment seed Michigan State, tied for the highest scoring outburst against by a 70-58 final. a stout Spartans’ defense which led the Big Ten in field goal percentage defense. Lehigh’s 82 points in the Patriot League Championship Game were also the most scored against Bucknell (the league’s top-ranked defense). • Lehigh’s 6-2 record marked its best start after eight games since 1980-81 when it was 7-1. Lehigh also set a school record for most nonleague wins (12), while the Mountain Hawks posted their best-ever record through 16 games in program history (12-4). • 21 of Lehigh’s 27 wins came by double digits. • The Mountain Hawks didn’t lose a game by double figures until the NCAA Tournament against Xavier. Even then, Lehigh stood tied with 10:33 to play and didn’t fall behind by double digits until 14 seconds remaining. • Mountain Hawks went a perfect 5-0 against the NEC. • Lehigh defeated Fordham in December, giving the Mountain Hawks their first-ever win over an Atlantic 10 foe. • The Mountain Hawks shot 76.8 percent from the free throw line, good for fifth in the nation. • Lehigh posted a nine-game winning streak bridging the end of the regular season through the NCAA Tournament, which tied for the third- longest win streak in school history. • Lehigh appeared on national TV 11 times - ESPNU, ESPN2, CBS (2) and CBS Sports Network (7). • The Mountain Hawks were honored with an Academic Progress Rate Public Recognition Award, given each year to teams scoring in the top 10 percent in their respective sport with their APR.
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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. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) 12 points, 12 rebounds - Holden Greiner Lehigh won, 102-62 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Lehigh won, 60-45 Scored 90+ points at North Texas (12/20/12) Recorded a double-double in points and assists Lehigh won, 90-75 12 points, 10 assists - Marquis Hall at Rider (11/16/09) Scored 80+ points Lehigh lost, 86-71 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Lehigh won, 81-46 Scored 25+ points in a game 34 - C.J. McCollum Allowed 90+ points vs. Bryant (12/29/12) at Baylor (11/9/12) Lehigh lost, 80-79 Lehigh lost, 99-77 Scored 35+ points in a game Had five players in double figures 35 - C.J. McCollum McKnight - 21, Knutson - 18, Greiner - 13, McCollum 13, D’Orazio - 10 vs. Fairfield (11/19/12) vs. Fordham (12/4/12) Lehigh won, 82-67 Lehigh won, 81-63 Recorded 5 or more steals in a game Had two players score 15+ points 5 - Mackey McKnight Bailey - 18, McKnight - 17 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) at Bucknell (1/23/13) Lehigh won, 60-45 Lehigh won, 65-62 Handed out 10 or more assists in a game Had two players score 20+ points 11 - Corey Schaefer Knutson - 28, McKnight - 25 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) at North Texas (12/20/12) Lehigh won, 81-46 Lehigh won, 90-75 Handed out 5 or more assists in a game Shot 50% or better from the floor 5 - Mackey McKnight 51.9 (28-54) - vs. Holy Cross (1/12/13) vs. Lafayette (1/27/13) Lehigh won, 79-47 Lehigh lost, 78-57
Shot 50% or better from three-point range Grabbed 10 or more rebounds in a game 55.6 (10-18) - at Bucknell (1/23/13) 10 - Justin Goldsborough Lehigh won, 65-62 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Lehigh won, 79-47 Did not hit a three-pointer 0-for-13, vs. Bucknell (1/26/11) Blocked 5 or more shots in a game Lehigh lost, 81-68 6 - Zahir Carrington vs. Dartmouth (12/17/09) Played an overtime game Lehigh won, 66-58 at Army (2/25/12) Lehigh won, 74-72 (OT) Made 10+ three pointers in a game 10 - Joe Knight vs. Colgate (3/4/05) Played a double overtime game Lehigh won, 77-60 at Army (2/14/09) Lehigh lost, 82-75 (3 OT) Made 5+ three-pointers in a game 6 - C.J. McCollum Recorded 10 steals vs. Bryant (12/29/12) 11 - vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Lehigh lost, 80-79 Lehigh won, 60-45 Hit a game-winning shot Forced 20 turnovers John Adams - three-pointer with 11 seconds remaining in OT 22 - vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) at Army (2/25/12) Lehigh won, 102-62 Lehigh won, 74-72 (OT)
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No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Major 1 Anthony D’Orazio Jr. G 6-2 170 Camden, N.J./Camden Catholic Accounting 3 C.J. McCollum Sr. G 6-3 200 Canton, Ohio/Glen Oak High School Journalism 4 Devon Carter Fr. G 6-4 195 Cleveland, Ohio/John Hay High School Business 5 Cory Goodman Sr. G 6-1 160 Philadelphia, Pa./Episcopal Academy Architecture 10 B.J. Bailey Jr. G 6-3 185 Mays Landing, N.J./Boston University/Holy Spirit Psychology 11 Mackey McKnight Jr. G 6-0 170 New Orleans, La./Langham Creek Sociology/Social Psychology 15 Corey Schaefer So. G 6-1 175 Johnston, Iowa/Johnston High School Business 20 Holden Greiner Sr. F 6-8 210 Traverse City, Mich./Saint Francis Marketing 21 Stefan Cvrkalj So. G 6-5 195 Kitchener, Ontario/Bluevale Collegiate Institute Business 23 Tyrone Staggers So. F 6-5 210 Chicago, Ill./ Saint Ignatius College Prep Engineering 31 Jesse Chuku Fr. F 6-8 225 London, England/Kimball Union Academy Arts and Sciences 40 Justin Goldsborough Fr. F 6-8 207 Fort Washington, Md./St. Stephens & St. Agnes School Business 42 Gabe Knutson Sr. F 6-9 220 Urbandale, Iowa/Waukee Accounting 44 Conroy Baltimore So. F 6-6 210 Bronx, N.Y./Archbishop Stepinac Arts and Sciences
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No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Previous School Major 10 B.J. Bailey Jr. G 6-3 185 Mays Landing, N.J./Boston University/Holy Spirit Psychology 44 Conroy Baltimore So. F 6-6 210 Bronx, N.Y./Archbishop Stepinac Arts and Sciences 4 Devon Carter Fr. G 6-4 195 Cleveland, Ohio/John Hay High School Business 31 Jesse Chuku Fr. F 6-8 225 London, England/Kimball Union Academy Arts and Sciences 21 Stefan Cvrkalj So. G 6-5 195 Kitchener, Ontario/Bluevale Collegiate Institute Business 1 Anthony D’Orazio Jr. G 6-2 170 Camden, N.J./Camden Catholic Accounting 40 Justin Goldsborough Fr. F 6-8 207 Fort Washington, Md./St. Stephens & St. Agnes School Business 5 Cory Goodman Sr. G 6-1 160 Philadelphia, Pa./Episcopal Academy Architecture 20 Holden Greiner Sr. F 6-8 210 Traverse City, Mich./Saint Francis Marketing 42 Gabe Knutson Sr. F 6-9 220 Urbandale, Iowa/Waukee Accounting 3 C.J. McCollum Sr. G 6-3 200 Canton, Ohio/Glen Oak High School Journalism 11 Mackey McKnight Jr. G 6-0 170 New Orleans, La./Langham Creek Sociology/Social Psychology 15 Corey Schaefer So. G 6-1 175 Johnston, Iowa/Johnston High School Business 23 Tyrone Staggers So. F 6-5 210 Chicago, Ill./ Saint Ignatius College Prep Engineering
Murray H. Goodman ’48 Head Coach: Brett Reed (Eckerd College ’95), Sixth Season Associate Head Coach: Antoni Wyche (Notre Dame ’99) Assistant Coaches: Ryan Krueger (Lehigh ‘00) and Stephen Ott (SUNY New Paltz ’05) Director of Basketball Operations: T.J. Jordan (St. Mary’s, Md. ‘08) Video Coordinator: Dutch Gaitley (Monmouth ‘10)
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE BY POSITION BY STATE/COUNTRY Devon Carter: DEV-in Guards (8): B.J. Bailey, Devon Carter, Stefan Canada (1): Stefan Cvrkalj Jesse Chuku: CHOO-koo Cvrkalj, Anthony D’Orazio, Cory Goodman, England (1): Jesse Chuku Stefan Cvrkalj: Sa-VERK-eye C.J. McCollum, Mackey McKnight, Corey Illinois (1): Tyrone Staggers Anthony D’Orazio: Door-AH-zio Schaefer Iowa (2): Gabe Knutson, Corey Schaefer Holden Greiner: GRINE-err Forwards (6): Conroy Baltimore, Jesse Chuku, Maryland (1): Justin Goldsborough Gabe Knutson: cuh-NUTE-sen Justin Goldsborough, Holden Greiner, Gabe Michigan (1): Holden Greiner Mackey McKnight: Mack-EE Knutson, Tyrone Staggers New Jersey (2): B.J. Bailey, Anthony D’Orazio BY CLASS New York (1): Conroy Baltimore Seniors (4): Holden Greiner, Cory Goodman, Ohio (2): Devon Carter, C.J. McCollum Gabe Knutson, C.J. McCollum Pennsylvania (1): Cory Goodman Juniors (3): B.J. Bailey, Anthony D’Orazio, Mack- Texas (1): Mackey McKnight ey McKnight Sophomores (4): Conroy Baltimore, Stefan Cvrkalj, Corey Schaefer, Tyrone Staggers Freshmen (3): Devon Carter, Jesse Chuku, Justin Goldsborough
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season and the second most victories in the 30-year history of Stabler Arena. Reed also mentored the Mountain Hawks’ second consecutive Patriot League Rookie of BRETT REED the Year in Keefer as Lehigh became the first school in the league to accomplish that Head Coach feat. In addition, Reed oversaw a defensive unit that held league foe Bucknell to just 39 points on February 27, 2008 - the second fewest points ever allowed by the Brown Sixth Year as Lehigh Head Coach and White since the inception of Patriot League play in 1990. Reed was named Lehigh’s head coach on August 10, 2007. He had been an as- sistant at Lehigh for the previous five years, serving as associate head coach for the 2006-07 campaign. During his time at Lehigh as assistant and later associate head coach, Reed The 2012-13 season is Dr. Brett Reed’s sixth as the Murray H. Goodman ’48 Head performed numerous duties, including the coordination of recruitment, academic Men’s Basketball Coach at Lehigh University. In five years on the sideline, Reed has mentoring, detailed scouting of opponents and overall player development. He has by far the most victories by a Lehigh head coach in his first five seasons and has won been very instrumental in securing seven consecutive seasons in the upper half of 75 percent of his games at Stabler Arena, which is second on the Lehigh leaderboard. the Patriot League as well as the Mountain Hawks’ 2004 Patriot League Champion- His 60.0 career Division I winning percentage is tops among active Patriot League ship and four of the winningest seasons in school history (2003-04, 2005-06, 2009-10, coaches. Last season, Reed led the Mountain Hawks to a school-record 27 wins, the 2011-12). program’s third Patriot League Championship and second in the last three seasons. Prior to his time at Lehigh, Reed served as the top assistant coach at High Point Lehigh made history in 2011-12, posting its best season in school history. The University in North Carolina for two seasons. Reed was an integral part of the coaching Mountain Hawks set a school record for nonleague wins (12), tied a record for Patriot staff that led the Panthers to the Big South Championship Game in 2002. Included in League victories (11) while shattering the previous wins record of 22 which was set just that two-year period, Reed recruited a Big South Rookie of the Year and a Player of two seasons prior. Along the way, Lehigh also played tough against BCS Conference the Year. foes, including NCAA Tournament #1 seed Michigan State, holding a 38-35 hafltime Reed spent the 1999-2000 season as the Director of Basketball Operations at the lead in a valiant effort that fell just short. University of North Carolina - Greensboro. He began his collegiate coaching career That effort was a precursor of what would follow as Lehigh pulled off one of at Oakland (Mich.) Community College where he was an assistant for his father’s the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history. The Mountain Hawks topped Duke, program. 75-70, becoming only the sixth #15 seed to ever beat a #2 seed and second in the same A native of Waterford, Michigan, Reed attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, day (Norfolk State defeated Missouri just hours earlier). C.J. McCollum led the way Florida where he contributed at point guard and helped lead his team to a conference with 30 points as Lehigh never trailed by more than five and was leading for much championship and NCAA Tournament appearance. Reed graduated with honors, of the game. Mountain Hawks’ largest lead came in the final minute (eight) as the earning his Bachelor’s degree in 1995 before earning his Master’s at Wayne State in squad always had an answer for the Blue Devils’ runs. 1998. In 2003, Reed received his Ph.D. from Wayne State University in Instructional That effort put the Lehigh men’s basketball program squarely on the map as Technology with a Cognate in Sports Administration. He is one of only two Division over the ensuing days, the Mountain Hawks were featured in an endless number I men’s basketball head coaches in the entire nation to have earned their doctorate of national media outlets including SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, degrees. Reed was also honored during his academic career with a number of awards Sports Illustrated, USA Today and more. Entering this season, the Mountain Hawks including the prestigious Thomas C. Rumbell Fellowship. are ranked among the mid-major’s best teams by numerous outlets while McCollum Reed and his wife Kindra reside in Bethlehem with their sons Brendan and has already been named a First Team All-American by Sporting News. Calvin, and daughter Makenna. In 2009-10, Reed led Lehigh to its second Patriot League Tournament Champi- onship, its first outright regular season league title, the most wins in school history (at the time) and the most-ever wins at Stabler Arena. The Mountain Hawks also led WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT COACH REED “Brett Reed is an excellent basketball coach. In just a few years, he has led the resur- the Patriot League in scoring offense, scoring margin, three point percentage, assist gence of Lehigh basketball and turned it into a power from the Patriot League. He’s to turnover ratio and defensive rebounds. Their 220 made three-pointers established building a program that can withstand one of sport’s ultimate challenges – the test a new school record. of time. It is undoubtedly an impressive accomplishment.” During that championship season, Reed mentored McCollum, who became the - Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University and U.S. National Team Head Coach first player in Patriot League history to be named the Player and Rookie of the Year while also earning a spot on the Sporting News and CollegeInsider.com All-Fresh- “I’ve known Brett Reed for over 10 years, and was fortunate to have him on my staff men Teams. Reed also saw three other players earn All-League laurels with seniors and watch him develop as a coach. I strongly believe Brett is one of the best young Marquis Hall and Zahir Carrington named to the Second Team and freshman Gabe coaches in the country. His performance in 2011-12 was as good as or better than any- Knutson to the All-Rookie squad. In addition, Hall received his second consecutive one in our profession. He’s an excellent basketball coach on the floor, has incredible Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year award and Lehigh’s starting five of Dave demeanor on the sideline and has proven that he is a top-notch recruiter.” Buchberger, Carrington, Hall, McCollum and Knutson achieved an average grade - Fran McCaffery, former Lehigh and current University of Iowa Head Coach point average of 3.2. Reed continued the success into 2010-11, leading the Mountain Hawks to their “I am very proud of the success Brett has enjoyed as the head men’s basketball coach second straight Patriot League Semifinal appearance where they fell just short of at Lehigh University. Brett is extremely intelligent, hard-working and passionate advancing to their second straight championship game. Lehigh enjoyed a strong about the game of basketball and is a terrific role model for the young men in his non-league season, winning five of its final six heading into Patriot League play. program. I am excited for what Brett has been able to accomplish in his short time The nine victories tied for the second most non-league wins in school history while as the head coach at Lehigh and am confident that he will continue to be successful compiling the most non-league victories over a three-year span in school laurels. for many years to come.” Success continued into Patriot League play as the Mountain Hawks led the league in - Billy Taylor, former Lehigh and current Ball State Head Coach scoring, rebounding and blocked shots. They also garnered the most Patriot League weekly awards (10), including a record-breaking six player of the week honors for “Brett Reed is respected by our student-athletes, he is an excellent teacher and com- McCollum. municator and has been an extremely productive recruiter. I admire his values, his The success also translated into the classroom as Rob Keefer was named a can- work ethic, his energy and his devotion to our players, their education and their didate for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, becoming the second Mountain Hawk experience.” in as many years among the 30 candidates. A year earlier, Hall was a finalist as he - Joe Sterrett, Lehigh Murray H. Goodman ‘48 Dean of Athletics and nine other student-athletes traveled to Indianapolis to take part in festivities surrounding the Final Four. During the 2008-09 season, Reed led the Mountain Hawks to some very notewor- Reed’s Coaching Resume thy accomplishments and continued to build upon the solid foundation established at the beginning of his Lehigh career. The accomplishments included the Mountain Year Record (Pct.) PL Home Notables Hawks’ most non-league wins ever, the best start to a season in decades, the most 2007-08 14-15 (.483) 7-7 11-4 overall road wins since 1991 and the school’s first-ever victory over a Big East foe. 2008-09 15-14 (.517) 5-9 8-6 Reed also mentored a pair of All-Patriot League selections in Hall and Carrington. 2009-10 22-11 (.667) 10-4 15-2 PL Reg Season Championship Hall went onto became Lehigh’s first-ever Patriot League Men’s Basketball Scholar- PL Tourn. Championship Athlete of the Year, while Carrington was the school’s first All-District selection since NCAA Tournament 1988. 2010-11 16-15 (.516) 6-8 9-5 PL Semifinals In his first season as a collegiate head coach, Reed led the Mountain Hawks 2011-12 27-8 (.771) 11-3 12-1 PL Tourn. Championship to the third most wins for a first-year headman in the 108-season history of Lehigh NCAA win over Duke Basketball. Reed’s immediate impact was especially significant considering the squad 2012-13 14-5 (.737) 4-1 7-2 8-game winning streak lost 3,375 career points from the previous year’s senior class and had a very young Total 108-68 ( .614) 43-32 ( 573). 62-20 ( 756). roster that consisted of 10 of 14 players either in their freshman or sophomore cam- paigns. Despite those factors, Reed guided the team to more wins than the previous Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 18
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACH ANTONI WYCHE STEPHEN OTT
Antoni Wyche is in his fourth season as an assistant coach at Lehigh, and second Stephen Ott is in his second season on the Mountain Hawks’ coaching staff after as associate head coach, after helping lead the Mountain Hawks to two Patriot League serving as an assistant coach for two stints at Siena. He first worked under former Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in the last three years. Wyche Lehigh head coach Fran McCaffery as director of basketball operations from 2006- took over as associate head coach after Matt Logie departed to become the head coach 08 and then returned to Siena as assistant coach for 2010-11 under new head coach at Whitworth University. Mitch Buonaguro. Ott assisted in all aspects of the program, including recruiting, A 1999 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Wyche brings a wealth of scouting, practice preparation, film review and talent evaluation. professional playing experience to the Lehigh sidelines, having played in numerous Ott made an immediate impact on the Lehigh program, helping lead the Mountain pro leagues in the United States and overseas for nearly a decade following his col- Hawks to a school-record 27 wins in 2011-12, their second Patriot League Champion- legiate career. ship in the last three years and a historic NCAA Tournament win over Duke. Wyche has made an immediate impact as the Mountain Hawks have gone 82-48 Ott served as director of basketball operations under McCaffery from 2006-08, in his four seasons in Bethlehem while winning the 2010 and 2012 Patriot League helping build a Saints’ program that advanced to the second round of the 2008 NCAA Championships. Lehigh has posted a winning record each season, while coming within Tournament after an upset of Vanderbilt. a single possession of hosting its second straight Patriot League Title game in 2011. Due to his leadership ability and relationship building skills, Ott went onto a A four-year member of the Notre Dame program, Wyche averaged 12 points, prestigious position as the Director of Team Events at the Hoop Group. His time there four assists and four rebounds per game during his time in South Bend as a point resulted in Team Events having the largest number of teams (over 1,000 AAU Teams) guard and shooting guard playing under head coach John McLeod. Also on staff for and an increase in talent level. He organized a number of events run annually by the the Fighting Irish were former Lehigh head coaches McCaffery and Taylor, now the Hoop Group, including: The Philly Hoop Group Classic, three national High School head coaches at Iowa and Ball State, respectively. Following graduation, Wyche began Showcases (providing the premier stages for top high school talent in the nation) and his professional career by playing for the New Jersey Shorecats of the United States the Hoop Group Jam Fests (various AAU showcase for rising scholastic stars). Basketball League during the spring of 2000. A 2005 graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz, Ott began his A native of New York, Wyche’s first international playing experience came as a coaching career as the head assistant coach at Ulster County Community College. In member of Fersped Rabotnicki in Macedonia where he led his team to a 33-4 record his first year there, Ulster increased its win total by 10 games, defeating the top-ranked and the Macedonian First Division championship. Wyche averaged 21 points, five team in the country and placing third in the Mid-Hudson Athletic Conference. assists and five rebounds during the regular season before registering averages of 13.5 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals during the Korac Cup. Among his international playing stops, Wyche has also played for Club de Mayas in Mexico, Kouvot in Finland, Niigata Albirex in Japan, Al Rayyan in Qatar and Zain in Jordan. He averaged 26 points and six assists for Club de Mayas in 2002, 17 points, four assists and five rebounds for Kouvot in 2002-03 and nine points, five rebounds and a league-leading six assists for Niigata Albirex in 2006-07. Wyche also played for DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS the Adirondack Wildcats of USBL in 2003. T.J. JORDAN
ASSISTANT COACH T.J. Jordan is in his third season on the Lehigh men’s basketball coaching staff as RYAN KRUEGER the team’s Director of Basketball Operations. Jordan came to Lehigh after the 2009-10 season when he served as assistant coach at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. An accomplished athlete, Jordan was a four-year member of the bas- ketball team at St. Mary’s College (Md.), where he graduated in 2008 with a degree in Political Science.
Ryan Krueger enters his second season back on the Lehigh coaching staff follow- ing one season with the University of Oklahoma men’s basketball staff. A 2000 Lehigh graduate, Krueger reunites with head coach Brett Reed and associate head coach Antoni Wyche. Krueger was a Lehigh assistant during the Mountain Hawks’ 2009-10 Patriot League Championship season before departing for the Big 12. Krueger promptly led VIDEO COORDINATOR Lehigh to another championship, and NCAA Tournament win over Duke in his first year back in Bethlehem. DUTCH GAITLEY Krueger has a variety of experience in his basketball coaching career, perhaps none more valuable than his time as an NBA assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets. His experiences have proved important during Lehigh’s Patriot League Championship seasons through the development of players, through his ability to do technical work with advance scouting and more. A tremendous work ethic led Krueger from his time as an engineering student at Lehigh to his four-year stint with the Nets (2003-07), a Big 12 power in Oklahoma, then Dutch Gaitley begins his first season on Lehigh men’s basketball’s coaching staff ultimately back to Bethlehem for his second stint with the Mountain Hawks’ staff. as the team’s Video Coordinator. He joins the Mountain Hawks after spending a Krueger first started out as an assistant video coordinator with the Nets, then was season at Temple as a Graduate Manager. A Haverford, Pa. native, Gaitley played quickly promoted in successive years to being on the bench in the NBA for two seasons. three seasons of basketball at Monmouth before transferring to Temple and playing Upon completion of his time with the Nets, he went onto experiences at Rutgers and his final year of eligibility for the Owls. Off the court, Gaitley was a Dean’s List Student then as a head coach of a professional team (the Maryland GreenHawks) out of the at Monmouth, completing his undergraduate degree in just three years. Premier Basketball League before returning to Lehigh in 2009-10. Krueger began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for Virginia Common- wealth University in August of 2002.
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#1 Anthony D’Orazio Guard • Junior • 6-2 • 170 Camden, N.J. • Camden Catholic Major: Accounting
WHY LEHIGH? “While considering Lehigh, I discovered it offered all the things I was looking for in a university. It was relatively close to home, the basketball coaching staff at Lehigh is excellent, the quality of education is amongst the highest in the country and the staff at Lehigh created a welcoming experience during my visits. All of these qualities, including the standout basketball program, are why I chose Lehigh University.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a methodical, knowledgeable, and eager coach who will endure many years of success. I look forward to expanding my basketball career with the team and staff from Lehigh University.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Strong game with 12 points and a career-high eight rebounds against Colgate (1/19). • Scored five points and added three steals at American (1/16). • Finished with nine points on 4-of-5 shooting while adding three rebounds and two steals vs. Holy Cross (1/12). • Scored a season-high 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting while adding four rebounds, four assists and three steals against Muhlenberg (1/8). • Strong with six points on 3-of-5 shooting while adding five rebounds at VCU (1/5). • Knocked down only field goal attempt (a three) and posted first two blocks of the season vs. Bryant (12/29). • Had eight points, which included 2-of-3 from long range, while adding a career-high seven rebounds at North Texas (12/20). • Posted 10 points, along with a carerer-high six assists and four steals, in win over Fordham (12/4). • Finished with four points, four rebounds and a career-high four assists in rout of Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). • Strong game at Quinnipiac (11/27) with five points via 2-of-4 shooting along with three rebounds and a season-high two assists. • Scored four points while adding a career-high six rebounds at Sacred Heart (11/25). • Had a three for a fourth straight game vs. Penn in the NIT Season Tip-Off (11/20). • Knocked down only shot attempt against Fairfield (11/19), a three-pointer. • Strong performance at both ends of the court in the NIT Season Tip-Off vs. Robert Morris (11/12). Scored nine points on 3-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range. • Made first-career start in season opener at #19/18 Baylor (11/9), posting two rebounds and an assist.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2011-12): Averaged 2.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per game, playing in 33 of the 35 games … Also dished out a career-high 21 assists … Season was highlighted by a game-winning three-pointer to beat Wagner in December … Got into action in the NCAA Tournament against Xavier (3/18) … Finished with five points vs. Holy Cross (2/4) on 2-of-4 shooting. Also added two rebounds, an assist and steal … Posted three points and a career-high three assists against Navy (1/26) … Had four points on 2-of-3 shooting in 90-76 win at Lafayette (1/22) … Scored five points via 2-of-3 shooting vs. Bucknell (1/18) … Six points via 2-of-3 from long range in 11-point win over American (1/11) … Five points in nonleague finale vs. UMES (1/3), including 1-of-1 from three-point GETTING TO KNOW ANTHONY range and 2-of-2 from the free throw line … Had seven points on 3-of-6 shooting against Arcadia (12/12) … Finished with eight points, including the game-win- Nickname: Draz ning three-pointer with just eight seconds remaining, to give Lehigh a thrilling 70-69 win over Wagner (12/10) … Tied a career high with two assists vs. Saint Major & Why: Accounting offers a strong fundamental Francis (Pa.) (12/7) … Strong with four points, four rebounds, an assist, block and steal at Fordham (12/1) … Three points, two rebounds and career-high two foundation in business that will allow me to develop assists against Eastern Kentucky (11/20) … Posted five points in win at Fairleigh Dickinson (11/15) … Strong performance at Iowa State (11/12), scoring 11 other skills as I progress through my future business points while tying a career-high five rebounds and posting a career-best three steals … Scored five points via 2-of-2 shooting in season opener at St. John’s (11/9) endeavors. ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Favorite Place on Campus: Linderman Library AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11): Saw time in 30 of the team’s 31 games, averaging 2.4 points and 1.1 rebounds per contest … Shot .400 (28-for-70) from the field … Favorite Food: Cheese Steak (preferably from Pat’s) Stellar against Navy (2/9), netting six points on 2-of-2 shooting. Also converted Lehigh’s first (and only) four-point play of the season … Second straight five- Favorite Color: Blue point game in 12 minutes vs. Navy (1/12) … Impressed in first-ever Patriot League game at American (1/8), scoring five points in only seven minutes … Had Favorite Musical Artist: Jay-Z a rebound, assist and block in only six minutes at NJIT (1/4) … Scored four points on 2-of-4 shooting, while adding an assist vs. Saint Francis … Five points on Favorite Movie: Zoolander and Anchorman 2-of-3 shooting at Marist (12/10) … Recorded a career-high two steals vs. Fordham (12/4) … Knocked down the only shot he took (a three-pointer) at Kent State Favorite TV Show: Two and a Half Men (11/26) … Four points on 2-of-3 shooting vs. Cornell (11/22) … Scored six points in limited minutes at Monmouth (11/19) … Had four points while picking up Favorite Website: YouTube a career-high five rebounds in the home opener vs. Wagner (11/15) … Scored a team-high 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting in collegiate debut at Penn State (11/12). Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Chris Berman Included an incredible 14 points in a four-minute span … Was later named the season’s first Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Nov. 15. Favorite Pro Team: Lakers Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Greg Jennings - he puts the team on his back GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Hobbies: Fishing, Surfing, Scuba Diving Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated Place I’d Like To Visit: Greece, Spain, Argentina Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Salsa Dancing Dream Job: Hedge Fund Director I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was the only one available freshman year. If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Tennis or football If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Divide it amongst friends and family, then donate the rest to various 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS Points: 15 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Rebounds: 8 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Assists: 6 vs. Fordham (12/4/12) Steals: 4 vs. Fordham (12/4/12) CAREER HIGHS Points: 17 at Penn State (11/12/10) Rebounds: 8 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Assists: 6 vs. Fordham (12/4/12) Steals: 4 vs. Fordham (12/4/12) BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity letterwinner for Camden Catholic, highlighted by breakout senior season when he was Team MVP … Also played two years for the AAU team, South Jersey Select … 2010 Boys Basketball Player of the Year for the Courier Post and Philadelphia Inquirer … First Team All-South Jersey as a senior … Was a Third Team All-State honoree … MVP for the 2010 NJSIAA Boys Basketball State Championship Game … Selected for Al Carino All-Star Third Team … A member of the North/South Jersey All-Star Team … Last February, he broke the school record for most points in a game (41) … MVP for Prime Time Shootout at Villanova (January of 2009 and ’10) … Garnered the John McGrath Memorial Award for Unsung Hero (March, 2009) … MVP of the Olympic Cage Challenge Tournament a month prior. 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#3 C.J. McCollum *Co-Captain*
Guard • Senior • 6-3 • 200 Canton, Ohio • GlenOak High School Major: Journalism
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its great academic reputation. I also liked the players and coaching staff.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a nice guy and will go the extra mile for all of his players.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Second in the nation in scoring average (as of Monday) . • Scored four points in 15 minutes before suffering a foot injury at VCU (1/5). That snapped his streak of 34 straight games with double-figure points as he’s now reached double figures in 101 of 111 career games. • Came back from injury by scoring 34 points against Bryant (12/29). Shot 9-of-18, including 6-of-10 from three-point range. Was GETTING TO KNOW C.J. 10-of-11 from the free throw line. What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Friendly • Missed first-career game at North Texas (12/20) due to injury. people, good college, atmosphere and teammates • Stellar with 29 points at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/8), which included 11-of-11 from the free throw line. Added nine rebounds. Major & Why: Journalism because I want to be a Sports • Finished with 13 points, five rebounds and four assists against Fordham (12/4). Analyst and Broadcaster • Stellar with 23 points in just 24 minutes in rout of Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). Was 9-of-14 from the field and 3-of-5 from three- Favorite Class at Lehigh: Intro to Acting point range. Added three rebounds, three assists, a season-high four steals and a block. Favorite Place on Campus: Dining Halls • Scored 25 second-half points at Quinnipiac (11/27) (a career high for most points in a half). That included 14 straight Lehigh points Favorite Food: Anything my mom makes, mainly her lasagna, and I’m in love with French Fries in the span of 3:19 to turn a one-point deficit into an 11-point win. Added a season-high nine rebounds. Favorite Color: Blue and Green • Broke the Patriot League career scoring record at Sacred Heart (11/25). Posted 26 points on 8-of-14 shooting (and 5-of-7 from Favorite Musical Artist: J Cole three) to surpass Holy Cross’ Rob Feaster (2,224 career points) for first all time. Favorite Movie: Glory Road and The Dark Knight Rises • Finished with 21 points, four rebounds and three assists in the NIT Season Tip-Off vs. Penn (11/20). Favorite TV Show: Gossip Girl • Scored 35+ points for the second time in the first four games, netting 35 on 12-of-21 shooting against Fairfield (11/19). That Favorite Website: Bossip and Ballislife included 5-of-7 from three-point range. Also added six rebounds and two assists. Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Marv Albert • Efficient at Pittsburgh (11/13), scoring 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting and 3-of-4 from three-point range. Favorite Pro Team: Cleveland Browns • Posted 19 points (on 8-of-15 shooting) along with four rebounds, four assists and two steals vs. Robert Morris (11/12). Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Hope Solo Hobbies: Long naps, lounging and eating • Stellar in season opener at #19/18 Baylor (11/9), scoring a game-high 36 points (just six from his career high) on 14-of-32 shooting. Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: ESPN Body Issue Added eight rebounds, two assists and three steals. Place I’d Like To Visit: Barcelona and Rio Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing really well. Like AS A JUNIOR (2011-12): Stellar junior campaign, averaging 21.9 points per game (fifth nationally) and 6.5 rebounds ... First in the Jeremih, Chris Brown or Miguel Patriot League in scoring and second in rebounding ... Named Patriot League Player of the Year and AP Honorable Mention All- Dream Job: NBA American for the second time in three seasons … First Team All-League for third consecutive year … Garnered ECAC Player of the I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It runs in my family Year as well, earning the award over players from the ACC, Big East and Atlantic 10 … One of only 25 players nationally named a and I’ve had it all my life. Allen Iverson was my favorite Lute Olson All-American … Named NABC First Team All-District for third straight season … Patriot League Player of the Week on player growing up. six occasions this season (Dec. 12, Jan. 3, Jan. 16, Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and Feb. 20), including five in an eight-week span. Already owns a If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Baseball because it was my best sport league-record 12 awards for his career … Also named ECAC Player of the Week twice (Jan. 17 and Feb. 14) … Earned Team MVP If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Invest some of it, give some honors at annual banquet … Posted five double-doubles to up career total to 18 … Eclipsed 20 points on 20 occasions and 30 points to charity, cash out and travel five times to up career 20 and 30-point games to 57 and 13, respectively ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS GAME-BY-GAME: Posted 14 points and eight rebounds in NCAA Tournament against 10th seeded Xavier … Stellar game, with Points: 36 at Baylor (11/9/12) 30 points, six rebounds and six assists as part of huge NCAA Tournament win over #2 Duke (3/16) … Had 29 points on 9-of-17 Rebounds: 9, two times; last at Saint Francis (12/8/12) shooting, while adding three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in Patriot League Championship Game at Bucknell Assists: 4, four times; last vs. Fordham (12/4/12) Steals: 4 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) (3/7). Was named MVP of the Patriot League Tournament and was a nominee for the Capital One Impact Performance of the Week (see video below) … Stellar all-around effort vs. American (3/3), scoring 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting while adding 10 rebounds CAREER HIGHS Points: 42 at Kent State (11/26/10) GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Rebounds: 15 vs. Colgate (2/16/11) Assists: 9 vs. Bucknell (1/18/12) Steals: 7 vs. Colgate (2/29/12) MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS 2012-13 Career Double-Figure Scoring 11 101 Last Time: vs. Bryant (12/29/12) 20+ points 8 67 Last Time: vs. Bryant (12/29/12) 30+ points 4 18 Last Time: vs. Bryant (12/29/12) 10+ rebounds 0 18 Last Time: vs. American (3/3/12) 5+ assists 0 16 Last Time: at Bucknell (3/7/12)
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2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 21 and six assists for his 18th career double-double. Eclipsed 2,000 career points late in the McCollum has been among his class’ leaders in scoring as both a fresh- second half, becoming just the second player in school history and fourth in Patriot League man, sophomore and junior history to reach that plateau … Scored 15 points while posting a career high and Patriot League record seven steals in the PL Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (2/29) … Efficient all-around performance, scoring 26 points via 11-of-18 shooting at Army (2/25). Added six rebounds and five assists … Scored 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting while adding three rebounds and JUNIOR ELITE two assists at Navy (2/22) … Strong all-around effort with 22 points, eight rebounds, four Name, School PPG (Nat’l Rank) assists, three blocks and a steal vs. Lafayette (2/18) … Scored 15 points at Bucknell (2/16), 1. Damian Lillard, Weber St. 24.5 (2) including a tie-breaking three pointer with less than one second remaining. The trey was 2. Shane Gibson, Sacred Heart 22.0 (4) included on ESPN’s SportsCenter as the #2 Play of the Day …Filled up the stat sheet with 22 3 . C .J . McCollum, Lehigh 21 .9 (5) points, 10 rebounds, six assists and five steals vs. Colgate (2/11) … Broke out for 30 points and nine boards at American (2/9) … Impressed with 20 points, seven rebounds, five assists 4. Gerardo Suero, Albany 21.5 (7) and five steals in dominant effort against Holy Cross (2/4) … Tremendous overall game 5. Nate Wolters, S. Dakota St. 21.2 (8) against Army (1/29) in his second-straight double-double. Scored 25 points while adding Frank Gaines, IPFW 21.2 (8) 10 rebounds, five steals, three assists and three blocks. Became the first player to hit all of those levels against a Division I opponent since Marqus Blakely did it for Vermont on Dec. 30, 2009 … Strong all-around game vs. Navy (1/26), posting his 15th-career double-double SOPHOMORE SCORING LEADERS (second this season) with 24 points, season-high 14 rebounds and three assists in front of a national TV audience on CBS Sports Network … Broke out for 19 second-half points at Name, School PPG (Nat’l Rank) Lafayette (1/22), including 12 straight Mountain Hawk points in one stretch. Finished with 1 . C .J . McCollum, Lehigh 21 .8 (9) 26 on 7-of-14 shooting and 10-of-12 from the free throw line. Grabbed a game-high seven 2. Alec Brooks, Colorado 20.5 (18) rebounds … Scored 14 points and a career-high nine assists against Bucknell (1/18) … Fourth 3. Kevin Foster, Santa Clara 20.2 (22) 30-point game of the season, finishing with 32 at Colgate (1/14) which included 7-of-12 from 4. Derrick Williams, Arizona 19.5 (30) three-point range … Posted 26 points, four rebounds and season-high tying five steals in win against American (1/11) … Finished with 27 points and eight rebounds in Patriot League John Jenkins, Vanderbilt 19.5 (30) opener at Holy Cross (1/7) … Had 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists and four steals in nonleague finale vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3) … Netted a season-high 34 points at Bryant (12/31) via 13-of-21 shooting. Also added five rebounds … Posted 14th-career FRESH LEADER double-double and first this season via 22 points and 11 rebounds at Saint Peter’s (12/28) … Name, School PPG Strong at #19/20 Michigan State (12/22), scoring 19 points while adding a team-high eight 1 . C .J . McCollum, Lehigh 19 .1 rebounds and five assists … Stellar in leading the Mountain Hawks to a gutsy 70-69 win at Wagner (12/10). Finished with a team-high 22 points on 7-of-14 shooting, while adding a 2. Chris Gaston, Fordham 18.0 team-high six rebounds and five assists … 13 points on 6-of-11 shooting, along with seven 3. Markeith Cummings, Kennesaw State 17.4 rebounds vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/7) … Scored a game-high 31 points at Cornell (12/3) 4. Alec Burks, Colorado 17.1 on 8-of-16 shooting and 13-of-15 from the free throw line. Also added five rebounds, two 5. John Wall, Kentucky 16.6 assists and two steals … Strong all-around game with 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals in road win at Fordham (12/1) … Posted 23 points, including 15-of-18 from the free throw line in the home opener vs. Quinnipiac (11/28). Also added four assists, three His 1,000th point came in his 51st career game … Scored 23 points and added 11 rebounds rebounds, three steals and two blocks in the 86-75 win … Finished with 10 points on 3-of-6 vs. Navy (1/12). He finished 8-of-17 from the field and a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw shooting, while adding five rebounds and three assists vs. Eastern Kentucky (11/20). Fol- line … Racked up a team-high 32 points in the Patriot League opener at American (1/8) on lowing the game, was named MVP of the 2K Sports Classic Lynchburg Subregional … Went 12-of-22 shooting. Was later recognized with honorable mention recognition on the Patriot off for 32 points on 10-of-16 shooting and 9-of-9 from the free throw line in win at Liberty League weekly honor roll … Had 14 points and a team-high seven rebounds at NJIT (1/4). (11/19). Also added five rebounds, three assists and two steals … Had double-digit points Went a perfect 8-of-8 from the free throw line … Team-high 16 points, including 8-of-9 for the 60th time in his career, posting 15 in rout of William & Mary (11/18) … Eclipsed 20 from the free throw line in win at Yale (12/31) … Scored 23 points and added six rebounds points for the first time this season, scoring 23 (17 after halftime) while adding six rebounds and five steals against Saint Peter’s (12/29) … Tied a league record with his fourth straight and five steals … 16 points, six assists, three rebounds and three steals at Iowa State (11/12) Patriot League Player of the Week honor (12/20) … 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists … Posted a team-high 19 points in the season opener at St. John’s (11/9). and three steals vs. Saint Francis (12/13) … Another monster game at Marist (12/10), scor- ing 35 points on 10-of-20 shooting, 6-of-11 from three-point range and 9-of-10 from the free AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Enjoyed a sensational sophomore campaign, leading the throw line. Had a career-high six steals while grabbing nine rebounds as well … 15 points, Patriot League and finishing ninth in the nation in scoring (21.8) … Also led the team and six rebounds, two assists and two steals at Quinnipiac (12/7) … Finished with 12 points finished third in the league in rebounding (7.8) while his 2.5 steals per game stood 12th and 10 rebounds vs. Fordham (12/4) … Scored exactly 100 points over a three-game stretch nationally … Served as team co-captain along with Rob Keefer and Michael Ojo ... Led the starting on 11/26 against Kent State and running through 12/1 vs. Stony Brook … Posted Patriot league with an 84.5 free throw percentage … Named First Team All-Patriot League and another incredible effort, scoring 31 points on 10-of-19 shooting and 9-of-10 from the free NABC First Team All-District for a second straight season … One of only 10 players named throw line at Stony Brook (12/1). Also added five assists … Named Patriot League Player of USBWA All-District, joining an impressive group of individuals, including six from the Big the Week on 11/29 and was recognized on ESPN.com as one of the nation’s “More Players East and one from the Big Ten, CAA and Atlantic 10 … Named Patriot League Player of the Who Wowed Us.” Also garnered ECAC Player of the Week … Wrapped up a stellar week Week for a league record six times … Earned ECAC Player of the Week twice … Eclipsed with 27 points vs. Bryant (11/28) … Career game in front of many friends and family at Kent 1,000 career points in January, becoming the first active sophomore in the nation to reach State (11/26), posting a career-high 42 points on 15-of-25 shooting. That tied for the third that milestone … At 1,308 career points, he stands 14th in school history and 39th in Patriot most points a Lehigh player has ever scored in a single-game, while falling just seven short League history in career scoring. McCollum stands only 916 points away from the Patriot of tying the school record (49) … Posted second double-double in as many home games vs. League career record … Garnered honorable mention Mid-Major All-America status from Cornell (11/22), finishing with 20 points and a career-high tying 13 rebounds … Finished with CollegeHoops.net … Named the team’s Athlete of the Year … Owned one of the nation’s 19 points at Monmouth (11/19), including 12 in the second half … Recorded fourth-career largest scoring games of the season (42) … Posted 10 double-doubles on the season to up his double-double in win over Wagner (11/15), posting 20 points and 11 rebounds. career total to 12 … Mountain Hawks finished 13-9 when he led the team in scoring. AS A FRESHMAN (2009-10): Leading freshman scorer in the nation (19.1) ... First player in GAME-BY-GAME: Posted a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds in the Patriot League Patriot League history to be named Player and Rookie of the Year … Patriot League First Semifinals at Bucknell (3/6) … Finished with 25 points on 7-of-15 shooting and 10-of-12 from Team All-League, All-Rookie and All-Tournament Team selection ... Named to All-Fresh- the free throw line, in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/2) … Team-leading 19 man Team by Sporting News … Named Patriot League Player and Rookie of the Year by points at Holy Cross (2/26) while adding five rebounds, two blocks and two steals … Netted Sporting News … Scored the most points by a freshman in Patriot League and Lehigh His- 17 points at Bucknell (2/23), including one first-half stretch when he scored 11 in only 2:43 tory (631) capped off by 26 points against top-seeded Kansas in the NCAA Tournament … … 16 points vs. Lafayette (2/20), including 7-of-8 from the free throw line, while adding Nine-time league Rookie of the Week (tied for the most ever) … Has led Lehigh in scoring four rebounds, four steals and three assists … Scored 31 points and added a career-high 15 19 times with a season best of 33 vs. Army (2/13/10) … 10+ points in 29 games, 17 games rebounds against Colgate (2/16). That marked his fourth straight double-double at home … of 20+ points and three with 30+ … Posted three-double-doubles. Finished with 22 points at Army (2/12) for his 10th straight double-digit scoring game. Added eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals … Posted 20 points at Navy (2/9), BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time First-Team All-Federal League, All-District IV and All-County which included 4-of-6 from three-point range. Also finished with nine rebounds to fall just selection … Federal League, District IV and Stark County Player of the Year … First-Team shy of his fifth straight double-double … Fourth-straight double-double behind 21 points and All-Ohio selection … Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year … Leading scorer in school history 10 rebounds against American (2/6) … Seventh straight game with 23+ points, scoring 29 vs. with 1,405 career points … Holds the school and county record for most points in a game Holy Cross (1/29). Filled up the stat sheet with a career-high tying 14 rebounds, season-high with 54 … Averaged 29.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 3.0 steals per game as a senior six assists, two blocks and two steals … Posted 24 points vs. Bucknell (1/26). Also added … Member of DECA, BLAST and E-commerce. 11 rebounds while hitting all 14 of his free throws … Netted 23 points at Lafayette (1/22) to go along with a career-high 14 rebounds. His double-double came less than 18 minutes into the game as his 10th board came with 2:26 left in the first half … Finished with 24 points at Colgate (1/19) on 10-of-18 shooting … Eclipsed 1,000 career points vs. Army (1/15), finish- ing with 24 points on 8-of-20 shooting. Became the 29th player in Lehigh history to reach that milestone, while also becoming the first active sophomore in the nation to reach 1,000. Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 22 #4 Devon Carter
Guard • Freshman • 6-4 • 195 Cleveland, Ohio • John Hay High School Major: Business
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because it fit the criteria I was looking for in a school: top notch academ- ics, basketball opportunity and a personality fit.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a very cerebral coach. He knows the game of basketball from what I have seen. He appeared to respect me as more than just a basketball player. He made it feel like going to Lehigh was more about the student than the athlete.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Scored first-career points vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1), finishing with five while adding first-career assists (2) as well. • Had two late rebounds in the NIT Season Tip-Off win vs. Robert Morris (11/12). • Made collegiate debut in final minutes at #19/18 Baylor (11/9).
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at John Hay High School in Cleveland … Three-time MVP of varsity team GETTING TO KNOW DEVON and four-year starter … First Team All-District, All-Conference and All-Ohio honoree … Garnered North- Nickname: DC What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? My favorite east Ohio Division II Player of the Year … Named District Player of the Year as a junior, leading the team thing about Lehigh is the people and how they have in scoring with more than 20 points per game … Also averaged six assists, four rebounds and two steals treated me so far. … Led the Hornets to the Division II Regional Finals, the school’s first appearance in the regional since Major & Why: I want to major in Marketing because I was first introduced to it by Holden Greiner, then 1988 … Strong in the classroom as a member of the National Honor Society … Finished top three in his I did my own homework on the major and it was class with a 4.0 GPA. interesting. Favorite Place on Campus: Stabler Arena Favorite Food: I’ll eat anything Favorite Color: Black Favorite Musical Artist: J. Cole Favorite Movie: The Lion King Favorite TV Show: The Office Favorite Website: Twitter.com/DevonACarter Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Kenny The Jet Smith Favorite Pro Team: LA Lakers Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tom Brady Hobbies: Basketball, Chess and Basketball Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illus- trated Place I’d Like To Visit: Africa Talent I’d Most Like To Have: To be able to draw Dream Job: NBA… I repeat… NBA I Wear My Jersey Number: 4…because I look good in it If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Save it and find a way to make more money 2012-13 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS Points: 5 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) Rebounds: 2 vs. Robert Morris (11/12/12) Assists: 2 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) Steals: -- GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
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#5 Cory Goodman Guard • Senior • 6-1 • 160 Philadelphia, Pa. • Episcopal Academy Major: Architecture WHY LEHIGH? “The numerous opportunities that result from a Lehigh education.” ON COACH REED: “Great mentor who believes in making you a better player and person.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Grabbed a late-game rebound in rout of Muhlenberg (1/8). • Knocked down a three-pointer with less than a minute remaining to give Lehigh 100 points in a 102-62 rout of Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). Dished an assist in the home opener against Fairfield (11/19). • • Came within a point of a career high, posting four in the NIT Season Tip-Off vs. Robert Morris (11/12). • Played in the game’s final minute at #19/18 Baylor (11/9). AS A JUNIOR (2011-12): Walk-on, who saw significant action off the bench late in 13 games … Finished with seven points, three assists and a rebound … Had first steal of the season against Holy Cross (2/4). Scored two points against Lafayette (2/18) … Picked up an assist late in the final minute vs. Army (1/29) … Career game against Arcadia (12/12), with five points and an assist in eight minutes of action … Also got into games vs. William & Mary (11/18), Eastern Kentucky (11/20), Saint Francis (12/7), at Bryant (12/31), vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3), Navy (1/26), Colgate (2/11), Navy (2/23) and American (3/3). AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Saw action in three games, posting a rebound, assist and steal … Did not attempt any shots … Played in three home games, vs. Wagner, Bryant and Saint Francis (Pa.) … Posted his rebound and GETTING TO KNOW CORY assist against Saint Francis. Nickname: Gucci Major & Why: Civil Engineering & Architecture BEFORE LEHIGH: Team captain at Episcopal Academy under coach Daniel Dougherty … Averaged 18 points What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Most of the people and five assists per game as a senior … Recipient of the Daniel J. Dougherty Basketball Award … Has played with Favorite Place on Campus: The gym Wayne Ellington of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Gerald Henderson (Charlotte Bobcats) in high school … Favorite Food: Pizza Played in the Philadelphia 2009 All-Star Labor Classic … Played AAU Basketball for Sam Rines … Named a Rise Favorite Color: Blue Academy Second Team All Inter-Academic League … Member of the Honor Roll. Favorite Musical Artist: Meek Mill Favorite Movie: The Pursuit of Happiness Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother Favorite Website: ESPN Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith Favorite Pro Team: Lakers Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Vick Hobbies: Drawing, Drafting Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: SLAM Dubai Place I’d Like To Visit: Dream Job: Entrepreneur & NBA I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Didn’t have a choice, but I like #22 because of Wayne Ellington If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Graduate, invest and retire CAREER HIGHS Points: 5 vs. Arcadia (12/12/11) Minutes: 8 vs. Arcadia (12/12/11) Rebounds: 1, four times; last vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Assists: 1, five times; last vs. Fairfield (11/19/12) Steals: 1, two times; last vs. Holy Cross (2/4/12) CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407 2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 24
#10 B.J. Bailey Guard • Junior • 6-3 • 185 Mays Landing, N.J. • Boston University • Holy Spirit Major: Psychology
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh for many reasons, the most important reason being the family-like feel of LU.”
ON COACH REED: “Dr. Reed has certainly been one of the most influential individuals in my life the past few years. I truly appreciate Dr. Reed’s support and active role in my transition of becoming a positive, loving man.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Second straight double-digit scoring game, posting 12 points vs. Lafayette (1/27) on 5-of-10 shooting and 2-of-3 from three. • Career game at Bucknell (1/23), scoring a career-high 18 points on 5-of-8 from the field and 4-of-4 from three. Also had a career-high three assists in a career-high 33 minutes. • Posted six points and a career-high three blocks against Colgate (1/19). • Scored six points on 2-of-4 shooting at American (1/16). Came up with a huge defensive play (a steal) with just over 30 seconds remaining and the Eagles looking to tie. Played a career-high 32 minutes. • Strong all-around game with nine points on 2-of-3 shooting and 2-of-2 from three-point range vs. Holy Cross (1/12). • Made first-career Lehigh start (he started one game at Boston University) against Muhlenberg (1/8), posting four points and six rebounds. GETTING TO KNOW B.J. • Saw first action of the season at North Texas (12/20) after sitting out the first 10 games due to injury. Finished with three What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? Constantly points and five rebounds in debut. walking up and down the hill Major & Why: Psychology; I am fascinated with people AS A SOPHOMORE (2011-12): Impressed in his first season with the Mountain Hawks, especially down the stretch … and what makes them different. I am interested in the differences in personality among individuals and most Played in 22 games, averaging 2.9 points and 1.7 rebounds per game while serving as a strong defensive presence … Scored of all, how the brain works so efficiently. 50 of his 64 points over his final seven games (7.1 per game), including two double-digit scoring efforts … Shot 48 percent Favorite Class at Lehigh: Economics from three-point range (12-of-25) … Had four points and four rebounds in the NCAA Tournament against 10th-seeded Favorite Place on Campus: East 5th Xavier (3/18) … Posted six points, two rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Patriot League Championship Game at Favorite Food: Porterhouse steak Bucknell (3/7). That came in a career-high 29 minutes played … Finished with 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting in the Patriot Favorite Color: Orange League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (2/29). Then had eight in the semis vs. American (3/3) … Recorded four points and a Favorite Musical Artist: Kendrick Lamar Favorite Movie: Seven Pounds and The Curious Case career-high seven rebounds at Army (2/25) … Scored career-high 11 points at Navy (2/22), 3-of-3 from three-point range of Benjamin Button. It’s a tie. … Seven points on 3-of-5 shooting vs. Lafayette (2/18) … Scored three points while adding three rebounds, a block and Favorite TV Show: Suits steal as part of huge win at Bucknell (2/16) … Played season-high 20 minutes, posting three points and two assists against Favorite Website: Google Colgate (2/11) … Saw first Patriot League action, late in the first half vs. Bucknell (1/18). Also saw league action against Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Melissa Stark Navy (1/26), Army (1/29) and Holy Cross (2/4) … Played seven minutes, scoring two points against Maryland Eastern Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants Shore (1/3) … Got in late at Bryant (12/31), recording his first-career block … Scored two points against Arcadia (12/12) Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Carlos Ruiz Hobbies: Yoga … Finished with a rebound and assist vs. Saint Francis (12/7) … Played key first-half minutes in home-opening win vs. Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: GQ Quinnipiac (11/28) … Played in second game of the season, scoring two points in rout of Eastern Kentucky (11/20) … Place I’d Like To Visit: New Zealand Made Lehigh debut against William & Mary (11/18). Talent I’d Most Like To Have: I would like to sing like Adele BEFORE LEHIGH: Boston University transfer who played six games in 2009-10, starting once ... Highlight was a career-high Dream Job: Orthodontist 10-point effort in 24 minutes against UConn ... Averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game overall ... Was a standout I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was the only number left at Holy Spirit, averaging 17.6 points per game senior year to lead his squad to the South Jersey Finals ... Served as team If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Bossaball captain junior and senior seasons ... Helped lead Holy Spirit to a 93-18 record over his four-year high school career ... Was If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Probably live a boring life. a McDonald’s All-America nominee and Atlantic City Press Player of the Year honoree his senior season ... Led team to the No, I would donate a lot of money to various charities Cape Atlantic League Championship three times ... Played alongside future college players: Dennis Horner (N.C .State), and invest a great portion to finding cures for cancer. Ryan Brooks (Rhode Island), Cliff Spiller (Wagner) and Brian Crilley (Quinnipiac) ... Played for Team New Jersey Elite, the New Jersey Shore Shots and South Jersey Select ... Participated in the RBK Underclassmen All-American Camp. 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS Points: 18 at Bucknell (1/23/13) Rebounds: 6 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Assists: 3 at Bucknell (1/23/13) Steals: 2, three times; last vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Blocks: 3 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) CAREER HIGHS Points: 18 at Bucknell (1/23/13) Rebounds: 7 at Army (2/25/12) Assists: 3 at Bucknell (1/23/13) Steals: 2, three times; last vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Blocks: 3 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Minutes: 33 at Bucknell (1/23/13)
CAREER STATISTICS Year GP-GS Min Avg FG-FGA Pct 3FG-3FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Total Avg PF FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts Avg 2009-10 6-1 96 16.0 6-19 .316 1-5 .200 10-12 .833 2-11 13 2.2 15 1 4 3 0 1 23 3.8 (at BU) 2011-12 22-0 259 11.8 23-48 .479 12-25 .480 6-11 .545 11-26 37 1.7 30 0 13 14 8 6 64 2.9 2012-13 9-6 233 25.9 18-46 .391 11-24 .458 11-17 .647 3-26 29 3.2 12 0 10 8 8 11 58 6.4 Total 37-7 588 15 .9 47-113 .416 24-54 .444 27-40 .675 16-63 79 2 .1 57 1 27 25 16 18 145 3 .9
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#11 Mackey McKnight
Guard • Junior • 6-0 • 170 New Orleans, La. • Langham Creek Major: Sociology/Social Psychology
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh gave me a chance to earn more than just a great opportunity to play basketball. The academics speak for themselves and my mother has always stressed the importance of a great education. Lehigh seems to be the perfect fit for me.”
ON COACH REED: “Great mentor along with being a great coach. Positive influence and pushes you to be not only a GETTING TO KNOW MACKEY Nickname: Mack Maine, Macaroni better basketball player, but also a better person in life.” What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? It’s far away from home and my teammates. 2012-13 UPDATE Major & Why: Recently declared Sociology in pursuit to • Has dished out five or more assists in 12 of 19 games this season. This after doing so 19 times in 64 games over his first hopefully reach Law school after undergraduate school. Favorite Class at Lehigh: Race and Ethnicity taught by two seasons . Professor Heather Johnson & Hip Hop: Pass the Peas • Had 12 points, four rebounds and six assists against Lafayette (1/27). taught by Professor McIntosh • Impressed in big win at Bucknell (1/23), especially in the second half. Finished with 17 points, season-high eight re- Favorite Place on Campus: Grace Hall & UC Front bounds and three assists. Lawn • Scored a game-high 14 points vs. Colgate (1/19) while adding a season-high seven rebounds, four assists and career- Favorite Food: Seafood Favorite Colors: Red and Green high five steals. Favorite Musical Artists: Drake, Lil Wayne & MMG • Stellar at American (1/16), posting 11 points, a team-high six rebounds, five assists and career-high four steals (for a Favorite Movie: The Lion King & He Got Game second straight game). Did not turn the ball over . Favorite TV Show: Boy Meets World • Scored a game-high 16 points vs. Holy Cross (1/12) while posting four assists, four steals and three rebounds. Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stephen A. Smith (Sports Analyst) • Posted 12 points and seven assists (to tie a season high for a second straight game) vs. Bryant (12/29). Marked fourth Favorite Pro Team: New Orleans Saints straight double-digit scoring game . Favorite Athletes In Another Sport: Alex Rodriguez • Scored a career-high 25 assists while tying a season high seven assists at North Texas (12/20). (Baseball), Maya Moore (WNBA), Drew Brees (NFL), • Strong with 13 points and five assists at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/8). Lionel Messi (Soccer), Serena Williams (Tennis) • Stellar with a season-high 21 points via 7-of-11 shooting against Fordham (12/4). Added five assists and two steals. Hobbies: Music, spending quality time with the people that matter the most • Finished with eight points and six assists in rout of Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). Magazine Covers I’d Like To Be On: Forbes, GQ and • Had seven points, two assists, two rebounds and three steals in impressive win at Quinnipiac (11/27). Sports Illustrated • Strong all-around game with eight points, six assists and four rebounds at Sacred Heart (11/25). Places I’d Like To Visit: France, Spain, Italy and • Tied a season high with 15 points while adding four assists and three rebounds against Penn (11/20). Australia Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Be limitless • Posted eight points and seven assists in the home opener vs. Fairfield (11/19). Dream Job: To play professional basketball (NBA or • Another strong game, scoring 15 points against Robert Morris (11/12) via 4-of-5 shooting. Added seven assists (one shy overseas) of a career high) and four boards. I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My mom chose it Impressed in homecoming of sorts, posting 14 points, six assists and six rebounds at #19/18 Baylor (11/9). Tied a career If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football or • high with three steals. McKnight is originally from New Orleans before moving to Houston, Texas. tennis If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Not tell anyone GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS Points: 25 at North Texas (12/20/12) Rebounds: 8 at Bucknell (1/23/13) Assists: 7, three times; last vs. Bryant (12/29/12) Steals: 5 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) CAREER HIGHS Points: 25 at North Texas (12/20/12) Rebounds: 8, two times; last at Bucknell (1/23/13) Assists: 8, two times; last vs. American (1/11/12) Steals: 5 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS 2011-12 Career Double-Figure Scoring 12 37 Last Time: vs. Lafayette (1/27/13) 20+ points 2 4 Last Time: at North Texas (12/20/12) 30+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- 10+ rebounds 0 0 Last Time: -- 5+ assists 12 31 Last Time: vs. Lafayette (1/27/13) Double-Doubles 0 0 Last Time: -- CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
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AS A SOPHOMORE (2011-12): Strong sophomore season, averaging 8.8 points per BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Langham Creek, capped off by 2009-10 season in game (fourth on the team), 2.9 rebounds and 121 assists in 34 games (33 starts) … which he garnered All-Region and All-State laurels … Finished as his high school’s The 3.6 assists per game tied for third in the Patriot League … Also had 39 steals, All-Time Leading Scorer (1,464 points) while finishing atop in assists as well … third most in the league … Standout performance in the NCAA Tournament vs. 10th- Ranked among the top 100 players in the state of Texas on Rivals.com … Served as seeded Xavier (3/18), scoring a season-high 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting and 3-of-7 team captain as a senior … District MVP … Participated in TABC and THSCA All- from three-point range. Added four rebounds, two steals and an assist … Had 11 Star Games … Houston Chronicle First Team All-Greater Houston … Cracked the big points, including 2-of-3 from three-point range, as part of historic NCAA Second Kingwood Classic All-Tournament Team … The 1960 Sun Player of the Year … Texas Round win over Duke (3/16) … Capped off sensational Patriot League Tournament Basketball Magazine All-State … Squad was 24-12 as a senior, reaching the Regional by scoring 11 points while adding four rebounds and three assists at Bucknell (3/7). Semifinals … Led the Houston Area 5A in scoring with 24.0 points per game … Earned That earned him a spot on the All-Tournament Team … Second straight strong effort, a number of accolades a year prior as well, including First Team All-District, TABC scoring 14 points while adding five rebounds and seven assists vs. American (3/3) … All-Region and more … Team Captain in 2008-09 … Recipient of the Academic Math Had a season-high 16 points while adding four rebounds, three assists and two steals Honor for a strong class average. in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (2/29) … Scored eight points and added four rebounds and three assists at Navy (2/22) … Had four points and five assists vs. Lafayette (2/18) … Scored 10 points (eight after halftime) as part of thrilling 56-53 win at Bucknell (2/16). Added four rebounds and three assists … Finished with nine points and four assists vs. Colgate (2/11) … Five points, four assists and two steals at American (2/9) … Posted five points, five rebounds and three assists against Holy Cross (2/4) … Strong performance with nine points and a career-high eight rebounds vs. Army (1/29), narrowly missing his first-career double-double … Posted nine points and three assists in win over Navy (1/26) … Finished with nine points, two assists and career-high seven rebounds vs. Bucknell (1/18) … Stellar once again at Colgate (1/14), scoring 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting. Also added seven assists (his fifth straight game with 5+ assists) … Dished a season-high eight assists (which tied a career high) in 11-point win vs. American (1/11) … Five points, five assists, five rebounds and two steals in Patriot League opener at Holy Cross (1/7) … Strong effort vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3), scoring 12 points on a perfect 4-of-4 from the field, 2-of-2 from three-point range and 2-of-2 from the free throw line. Also tied a season-high six as- sists … Had five points and five assists at Bryant (12/31) … Scored eight points on 3-of-4 shooting, while adding two assists, at Saint Peter’s (12/28) … Stellar all-around game at #19/20 Michigan State (12/22), posting 14 points, season-high five rebounds and four assists … Dished out a season-high six assists in rout of Arcadia (12/12) … Season-high 15 points (all in the second half) to lead squad to thrilling 70-69 win at Wagner (12/10) … Had nine points and five assists vs. Saint Francis (12/7). Enjoyed a perfect day shooting (2-of-2 from the field and 4-of-4 from the FT line) … Posted nine points, including a perfect 5-of-5 from the free throw line, at Cornell (12/3). Added three assists and two steals … Had double-figure points for a second straight game, netting 10 at Fordham (12/1). That included a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line … Scored 10 points (all in the second half) and added three assists in home opener vs. Quinnipiac (11/28) … Strong game with seven points, two rebounds and two assists while playing strong defense in 76-51 win over Eastern Kentucky (11/20) … Finished with 10 points, season-high five assists and three rebounds in win at Liberty (11/19) … Three assists for second straight game to go with season-high two steals vs. Wil- liam & Mary (11/18) … Impressed with 12 points on 3-of-6 shooting and 6-of-6 from the free throw line in win at FDU (11/15) … Posted five points, three rebounds and an assist at Iowa State (11/12) … Dished out three assists, while scoring one point, in the season opener at St. John’s (11/9).
AS A FRESHMAN (2010-11): Strong freshman campaign, playing in 30 games (starting 25) while earning Patriot League All-Rookie Team honors … Led the team with 112 assists (3.7 per game), good for fifth in the league … Fourth on the Mountain Hawks with a 7.6 scoring average … Also grabbed 2.3 rebounds per contest … Named Patriot League Rookie of the Week three times … Shot an impressive 83.5 percent from the free throw line (76-of-91), second in the league, only behind teammate C.J. McCollum … Owned a stellar 2.33 assist/turnover ratio (112 assists, 48 turnovers), good for 34th in the nation … Second straight stellar performance, posting 14 points and four as- sists at Holy Cross (2/26) while tying a career-high six rebounds … Strong effort at Bucknell (2/23), scoring 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting. Also added two assists and six boards … Against Colgate (2/16), recorded six assists for a second straight game … Impressed with 11 points, six assists and four rebounds at Army (2/12) … Standout against Holy Cross (1/29), scoring nine points while adding a career-high eight as- sists … Stellar in first-ever game against Lafayette (1/22), posting 10 points and five assists. Only turned the ball over three times in a career-high 38 minutes of action … Eight points and three assists at Colgate (1/19) in first start of 2011 … Fourth straight double-figure scoring effort, netting 11 points at American (1/8) in his first-career Patriot League game … Posted 13 points and two assists at Yale (12/31) … Another stellar effort, scoring 11 points while adding four assists vs. Saint Peter’s (12/29) … Led the Mountain Hawks with 10 points at USC (12/23) … Earned his first-career Patriot League Rookie of the Week award on Dec. 13 after 28 points and 13 assists over two games against Quinnipiac and Marist … Solid at Marist (12/10), finishing with four points and six more assists … Breakout game at Quinnipiac (12/7), setting career-highs in three major categories - points (24), assists (7) and steals (3). Drained an impressive 13-of-15 free throws … Three points, four assists and two steals vs. Fordham (12/4) … Scored 10 points and dished six assists against Bryant (11/28) … Impressed at Kent State (11/26), scoring nine points while adding six assists and four rebounds … Six points on a perfect 6-of-6 free throws, while adding three as- sists against Cornell (11/22) … Posted four points and five assists in home opener vs. Wagner (11/15) … Shined in collegiate debut at Penn State (11/12), scoring 13 points along with three assists, three rebounds and three blocks.
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#15 Corey Schaefer Guard • Sophomore • 6-1 • 175 Johnston, Iowa • Johnston High School Major: Business
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh has the right balance of academics and athletics that can lead to a bright future.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a good coach with lots of experience, who really wants his players to succeed (on and off the court), and is willing to put in the time to help you out whenever you need it.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Had five points, four assists and three rebounds against Lafayette (1/27). • Knocked down a pair of big three-pointers in the first half at Bucknell (1/23). • Posted six points and three rebounds at American (1/16). Hit a big three to break a 42-42 tie in the second half. • Finished with five points and three assists in Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (1/12). • Standout against Muhlenberg (1/8), scoring six points while adding a career-high 11 assists. Became the first Lehigh player with double-digit assists in nearly three full years (Marquis Hall on Jan. 23, 2010 against Bucknell). • Scored a season-high nine points which included 2-of-3 from three-point range at VCU (1/5). • Spark off the bench at North Texas (12/20), tying a season-high eight points while setting a career high with five rebounds. • Had four points and two assists vs. Fordham (12/4). • Posted four points, two rebounds and a career-high five assists against Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). • Finished with five points on a perfect 2-of-2 shooting at Quinnipiac (11/27). • Scored three points vs. Penn (11/20), knocking down his only field goal attempt. • Five points, four rebounds (to tie a career high) and three assists against Fairfield (11/19). • Had four points in 12 minutes at Pittsburgh (11/13). • Posted four points and career-high tying four assists in NIT Season Tip-Off vs. Robert Morris (11/12). • Spark off the bench at #19/18 Baylor (11/9), scoring eight points behind 4-of-7 shooting. AS A FRESHMAN (2011-12): Strong freshman campaign, posting 2.8 points, 1.2 assists and 1.1 rebounds per game with a stellar 2.1 assist-to-turnover GETTING TO KNOW COREY ratio … Owned an 88.2 free throw percentage (30-of-34) … Had three points and two assists at Navy (2/22) … Scored three points and dished out three Nickname: Schaef assists against Army (1/29) in second-career start … Finished with nine points, two rebounds and two assists in first-career start at Lafayette (1/22) … What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people Impressed in first-career Patriot League game, scoring seven points at Holy Cross (1/7) on 3-of-4 from the field … Strong in nonleague finale vs. Maryland that go here and all the guys on the team Eastern Shore (1/3), scoring seven points on 3-of-5 shooting. Also addedtwo assists … Netted five points on 2-of-5 shooting at Bryant (12/31), while also Major & Why: Business because it has real life applica- grabbing three rebounds … Finished with six points via a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line at Saint Peter’s (12/28) … Scored four points at #19/20 Michigan State (12/22) on 1-of-1 from the field and 2-of-2 from the FT line … Posted a career-high four assists and career high tying four rebounds vs. tions no matter what career I choose. Arcadia (12/12) … Finished with two points, two rebounds and a career-high three steals at Wagner (12/10) … Had three points and a career-high three Favorite Class at Lehigh: Business assists against Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/7) … Posted a career-high 11 points on 3-of-4 shooting and 4-of-4 from the free throw line in rout of Eastern Kentucky Favorite Place on Campus: Grace Hall (11/20). Also finished with four rebounds and two assists … Had three points along with a season-high two rebounds, two assists and a steal in rout of Favorite Food: Pasta W&M (11/18) … Impressed in homecoming to Iowa State (11/12), posting four points and two assists. Also did not turn the ballover for a second straight Favorite Color: Purple game … Strong collegiate debut, posting five points in season opener at St. John’s (11/9) ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Favorite Musical Artist: Any Music Favorite Movie: I am Legend BEFORE LEHIGH: Enjoyed a standout career for Johnston High School in Iowa … Named First Team All-Conference his final three years … Was 2011 Favorite TV Show: SportsCenter CIML Player of the Year … Eclipsed 1,000 career points … Senior year, averaged 17.5 points, three assists and 2.5 rebounds per game in the state’s Favorite Website: Google highest classification… Three-time member of the All-District Team (2009, ’10, ’11) … Second Team All-State in 2010 and ’11 … Member of the Iowa Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Dick Vitale Senior All-Star Game All-Tournament Team in 2011 … Helped lead Johnston to a 17-5 record and No. 7 distinction in the Iowa Class 4A rankings … Favorite Pro Team: Boston Celtics Also played for Martin Brothers during the summer … Stellar in the classroom: one of Johnston’s Student-Athletes of the Year in 2011 while cracking Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tiger Woods the honor roll all four years. Golf Hobbies: Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illus- trated Place I’d Like To Visit: Bora Bora Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Water Sports GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Dream Job: Playing Pro Basketball I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was given to me If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Golf If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Build my own gym 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS Points: 9 at VCU (1/5/13) 5 at North Texas (12/20/12) Rebounds: Assists: 11 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Steals: 2 vs. Robert Morris (11/12/12) CAREER HIGHS Points: 11 vs. Eastern Kentucky (11/20/11) Rebounds: 5 at North Texas (12/20/12) 11 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Assists: Steals: 3 at Wagner (12/10/11)
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2012-132012-13 LEHIGH LEHIGH MEN’S MEN’S BASKETBALL BASKETBALL • GAME • GAME 1: LEHIGH 20: LEHIGH AT #19/18 AT NAVY BAYLOR• • JANUARY NOVEMBER 30, 2013 9, 2012 • PAGE • PAGE28 24 #20 Holden Greiner Forward • Senior • 6-8 • 210 Traverse City, Mich. • Saint Francis Major: Marketing
WHY LEHIGH? “I wanted great academics and a chance to win championships.”
ON COACH REED: “He will help you become the best player you can and more importantly, the best person you can be.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Bounced back after a tough first half vs. Lafayette (1/27) by scoring all nine of his points in the second. GETTING TO KNOW HOLDEN • Strong game with 12 points and seven rebounds in big win at Bucknell (1/23). Nickname: Whole Grain • Fourth-career double-double (and second this season), posting 12 points and 12 rebounds against Colgate (1/19). Marked What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? I really love his seventh straight double-digit scoring game. all the hills, gets my hops right. • Stellar with a season-high 22 points on 10-of-13 shooting at American (1/16). Major & Why: Marketing because I really want to de- velop advertizing campaigns to target college athletes. • Impressed with 15 points, six rebounds and four assists in Patriot League opener vs. Holy Cross (1/12). Shot 4-of-7 Favorite Class at Lehigh: Intro to Acting from three-point range. Favorite Place on Campus: The Goose • Fourth straight double-digit scoring game, finishing with 14 points against Muhlenberg (1/8). Added seven boards. Favorite Food: Chicken Burrito • Strong effort at VCU (1/5), tying a season-high 17 points while adding nine rebounds and three assists. Was 3-of-6 from Favorite Color: Green (unless in eyes then blue) three-point range. Favorite Musical Artist: NA (Changes every day) • Posted third-career double-double against Bryant (12/29), scoring 16 points while adding 10 rebounds. Favorite Movie: All Harry Potter movies Favorite TV Show: The Sing off, Grimm, New Girl • Scored 15 points at North Texas (12/20) on 6-of-11 shooting while adding eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Favorite Website: YouTube • Finished with eight points at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/8) on 2-of-3 shooting and 3-of-4 from the free throw line. Also Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley grabbed seven rebounds. Favorite Pro Teams: Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, • Impressed against Fordham (12/4) with 13 points, team-high six rebounds and four assists (to tie a career high). Detroit Red Wings • Posted 11 points (on 4-of-5) shooting while adding seven rebounds, two assists and three steals vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Calvin Johnson Hobbies: Video games, Acapella music, Musical • Finished with eight points, two rebounds and two assists at Quinnipiac (11/27). Theatre • Had a season-high 17 points at Sacred Heart (11/25), including 6-of-9 from the field and 3-of-4 from three-point range. Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: GQ (since I have Also posted seven rebounds, two assists and season-high three steals. already been on the cover of SI ;) ) • Scored a season-high 13 points while adding five rebounds and a career-high four blocks vs. Penn (11/20). Places I’d Like To Visit: Spain, Greece • Posted seven points and season-high 11 rebounds against Fairfield (11/19). Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play piano and sing extremely well Finished with five points (on 2-of-3 shooting) and five rebounds at Pittsburgh (11/13). • Dream Job: To be a Disney Imagineer • Impressed with 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting in the NIT Season Tip-Off vs. Robert Morris (11/12). Added a team-high I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was my brothers’ seven rebounds along with two assists and two steals. number and he taught me the game from day one. • Scored eight points (all in the second half) at #19/18 Baylor (11/9). If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Open a restaurant, with an A Capella theme in a big city
GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS Points: 22 at American (1/16/13) Rebounds: 12 vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Assists: 4 vs. Fordham (12/4/12) Steals: 3, three times; last at American (1/16/13) CAREER HIGHS Points: 24 at #19/20 Michigan State (12/22/11) Rebounds: 13 vs. Lafayette (2/20/11) Assists: 4 at Liberty (11/19/11) Steals: 4, three times; last vs. Fordham (12/4/12) Blocks: 4 vs. Penn (11/20/12) MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS 2012-13 Career Double-Figure Scoring 13 38 Last Time: at Bucknell (1/23/13) 20+ points 1 2 Last Time: at American (1/16/13) 30+ points 0 0 Last Time: -- 10+ rebounds 3 5 Last Time: vs. Colgate (1/19/13) Double-Doubles 2 4 Last Time: vs. Colgate (1/19/13) CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
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AS A JUNIOR (2011-12): Finished third on the team in scoring (9.4 points per game) and third in rebounding (4.8) … Also had 30 assists, 30 steals and 19 blocks … Scored two points while adding five rebounds in the NCAA Tournament vs. 10th-seeded Xavier (3/18) … Scored 14 points in only 13 minutes against American (3/3). Came on 5-of-8 shooting and 2-of-3 from long range … Solid performance in the Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Colgate (2/29), with seven points, two rebounds and an assist … Knocked down his only shot of the game (a three-pointer) at Army (2/25) … Had 15 points vs. Holy Crosss (2/4) on 4-of-5 shooting and 2-of-3 from three-point range … Scored 14 points on 6-of-12 shooting while adding five rebounds, two assists and two steals against Army (1/29) … Finished with 10 points, four rebounds and a career-high tying four steals vs. Navy (1/26) … Solid performance at Lafayette (1/22), scoring 12 points on 4-of-7 shooting (including three emphatic dunks) while grabbing four rebounds and dishing an assist … Recorded 10 points, three rebounds and two assists in win at Colgate (1/14) … Grabbed season-high tying nine boards in Lehigh’s 71-60 win over American (1/11) … Scored 14 points and added five rebounds in Patriot League opener at Holy Cross (1/7) … Finished with eight points and six rebounds in nonleague finale vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3) … Posted five points and seven rebounds in win at Bryant (12/31) … Strong follow-up game with 19 points and six rebounds at Saint Peter’s (12/28) … Scored a career-high 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting in homecoming game at #19/20 Michigan State (12/22).That included 4-of-7 from three-point range. Also added four rebounds … Posted 15 points in only 16 minutes against Arcadia (12/12). Finished 5-of-6 from the field … Led Mountain Hawks with 17 points (15 in the first half) vs. Saint Francis (12/7). Finished 5-of-6 from three-point range while also grabbing five rebounds and recording three assists and three steals … Had 17 points and seven rebounds at Cornell (12/3) … Stellar with a season-high 18 points (just one shy of career high), nine rebounds and three steals at Fordham (12/1) … Finished with 11 points and a team-high eight rebounds in home-opening win vs. Quinnipiac (11/28) … Posted 13 points and six rebounds in rout of Eastern Kentucky (11/20) to help earn a spot on the 2K Sports Classic Lynchburg Subregional All-Tournament Team … Had eight points, five rebounds and a career-high four as- sists in win over Liberty (11/19) … Led team in rebounding for a third straight game (7), while posting 14 points in rout vs. W&M (11/18) … Posted a team-leading eight rebounds while scoring six points at FDU (11/15) … Scored a team-leading 17 points at Iowa State (11/12), and added nine rebounds … Posted 12 points, six rebounds and three assists in strong season-opening performance at St. John’s (11/9).
AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Breakout season, playing in 30 games, which included starts in 18 of the last 22 contests (including one stretch of 10 straight starts) … Finished fifth on the team in scoring (6.4) and fourth in rebounding (4.3) … Hit 46.2 percent of his field goals (67-of-145), third among Lehigh regulars … Knocked down 43-of-60 free throws as well (71.7 percent) … Also led the team with 29 blocks … Solid effort in Patriot League Quarterfinals vs. Navy (3/2), scoring eight points while adding five assists and three blocks … Finished with 12 points, six rebounds and a career-high tying three assists at Holy Cross (2/26). Added two blocks and a steal … Stellar vs. Lafayette (2/20), posting second-career double-double behind 11 points and a career- high 13 rebounds … Fell just shy of a double-double, posting nine points and eight rebounds against Colgate (2/16) … Seven points and four rebounds in 78-64 win at Army (2/12) … Just missed double-double, finishing with eight points and eight rebounds at Navy (2/9) … Posted 14 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and an assist at Lafayette (1/22) … Fell just short of a double-double at Colgate (1/19), scoring 11 points while adding nine rebounds. Also set a career-high three assists … Strong all- around game vs. Navy (1/12), scoring five points, while adding five rebounds and a career-high four steals … Stellar in the Patriot League opener at American (1/8), scoring 11 points off the bench behind 4-of-6 shooting and 3-of-4 from three-point range … Another solid effort at Yale (12/31) with six points behind 2-of-4 shooting, including a key layup in the final minute … Against Saint Peter’s (12/29), recorded four points on 2-of-3 shooting, along with six rebounds in third start of the season … Scored five points on 2-of-3 shooting, while adding three rebounds at USC (12/23) … Nine points on an impressive 4-of-6 shooting vs. Saint Francis (12/13) … Monster game at Marist (12/10), finishing with his first-career double-double via career highs in points (19) and rebounds (11). That came on 7-of-11 shooting and 2-of-3 from three-point range … Scored six points and added five rebounds and an assist against Bryant (11/28) … Nine points came on a perfect shooting effort in the home opener against Wagner (11/15).
AS A FRESHMAN (2009-10): Appeared in 29 games … Scored a season-best 18 points in win over Saint Francis (Pa.) (11/25) … Started one game (11/30 vs. Stony Brook) ... Shot 49 percent from the field and 88 percent at the foul line.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time First-Team All-State as selected by the Associated Press, Detroit Free Press, and Detroit News … Team captain in 2009 … All-Region Dream Team (two years) … Three-time All-Conference selection … Team MVP as voted on my teammates … Graduated Magna Cum Laude … Academic All-State selection … Member of the Honor Roll.
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#21 Stefan Cvrkalj Guard • Sophomore • 6-5 • 195 Kitchener, Ontario• Bluevale Collegiate Institute Major: Business
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of the great balance between academics and athletics, along with a good and respectable coaching staff.”
ON COACH REED: “A very sincere and charismatic individual who is motivated to bring out the best in you, as an athlete and person.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Posted five consecutive points as part of second-half run at American (1/16). • Scored seven points in Patriot League opener against Holy Cross (1/12). • Fourth double-digit point effort of the season, finishing with 12 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8). Scored 10 points in the first half. • Posted three points, an assist and steal in only three minutes against Bryant (12/29). • Had seven points behind 2-of-4 shooting at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/8). • Scored a career-high 20 points against Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1) behind 7-of-10 shooting and 4-of-6 from three-point range. Added a season-high five rebounds and two assists. • Broke out with 14 points at Sacred Heart (11/25). Served as a career high against a Division I foe. Finished 5-of-7 from the field including 4-of-6 from three-point range. • Scored 11 points against Robert Morris (11/12) in the NIT Season Tip-Off, his second career double-digit scoring game and most points against a Division I foe. That came on 4-of-9 shooting and 3-of-6 from long range. • Solid in opener at #19/18 Baylor (11/9), scoring six points via 2-of-3 from long range.
AS A FRESHMAN (2011-12): Solid freshman campaign, averaging 2.3 points over 30 games … Shot 43 percent from the field (25-of-58) and 38 percent from three-point range (14-of-37) … Had a big offensive rebound and putback to end the first half during the Patriot League Semifinals vs. American (3/3) … Knocked down only shot (a three-pointer) in limited minutes vs. Colgate (2/11) … Finished with five points against Army (1/29) via a three and long two-pointer … Hit a three-pointer just minutes into action at Lafayette (1/22) … Scored two points on a perfect GETTING TO KNOW STEFAN 1-of-1 shooting vs. American (1/11) … Knocked down a three-pointer in nonleague finale vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3) … Posted two What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The points and a rebound at #19/20 Michigan State (12/22) … Broke three career highs in standout performance vs. Arcadia (12/12): points (19), social life rebounds (6) and assists (2). The 19 points were a game high … Had first two career steals at Cornell (12/3) while also grabbing a career-high Major & Why: Accounting - Find it the most interesting two rebounds … Scored five points on 2-of-3 shooting and 1-of-1 from long range, in home opener vs. Quinnipiac (11/28) … Tallied seven and the way to understand the world of business points, including 2-of-4 from three-point range in rout of Eastern Kentucky (11/20) … Finished with 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting (2-of-5 on Favorite Class at Lehigh: Intro to Acting three-pointers) in rout of William & Mary (11/18) … Had two points in five minutes off the bench as part of win at Fairleigh Dickinson (11/15) Favorite Place on Campus: Grace Hall … Scored six points on 2-of-3 from three-point range in collegiate debut at Iowa State (11/12). Scored first career points just five seconds after Favorite Food: Ice Cream entering the game ... Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Favorite Color: Turquoise Favorite Musical Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers BEFORE LEHIGH: One of the top prospects in all of Canada … Team captain of Bluevale Collegiate Institute as both a junior and senior Favorite Movie: The Usual Suspects … Averaged 23.8 points per game as a senior and 22.6 points per game as a junior … Led his 38-year old high school to its first-ever senior Favorite TV Show: Californication WCSAA title and regional CWOSSA title junior year … Received WCSSA’s MVP Mike Moser Award … Named MVP of high school team for Favorite Website: RateMyProfessor three consecutive seasons … Garnered First Team WCSAA All-Star recognition sophomore, junior and senior years … Tried out and made it Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Dick Vitale Favorite Pro Team: FC Barcelona to the last cut of the Under-18 Canadian Junior National Team … Strong in the classroom as an honor roll student. Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Didier Drogba Hobbies: Music/Piano Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: SLAM Place I’d Like To Visit: Barcelona GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Writing music Dream Job: Professional Athlete I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was assigned to me If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Go to Ibiza and spend it all…Just kidding, I would buy a nice property some- where in Spain or Italy and live a fabulous life. 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS Points: 20 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) Rebounds: 5, two times; last vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Assists: 2 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) Steals: 2, two times; last vs. Holy Cross (1/12/13) CAREER HIGHS Points: 20 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) Rebounds: 6 vs. Arcadia (12/12/11) Assists: 2, two times; last vs. FDU (12/1/12) Steals: 2, three times; last vs. Holy Cross (1/12/13) CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
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#23 Tyrone Staggers Forward • Sophomore • 6-5 • 210 Chicago, Ill. • St. Ignatius College Prep Major: Engineering
WHY LEHIGH? “I choose Lehigh because I wanted to participate in its excellent academic and athletic tradition.”
ON COACH REED: “He’s a great mentor and intelligent coach.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Tied a career high with two rebounds in rout of Muhlenberg (1/8). • Scored first points of the season on first field goal attempt, finishing with two points and first-career as- sists in rout of Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). • Saw first action of the season late at Sacred Heart (11/25).
AS A FRESHMAN (2011-12): Walk-on, who played in 13 games, recording four points and five rebounds on the season … Saw first Patriot League action in win vs. Navy (1/26) … Also played league games against Army (1/29), Holy Cross (2/4), Colgate (2/11), Lafayette (2/18), Navy (2/22) and American (3/3) … Saw action late in the nonleague finale against Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3) … Grabbed a rebound late in the game at Bryant (12/31) … Scored first-career points vs. Arcadia (12/12), finishing with four along with a career-high two rebounds in a career-high eight minutes played … Played career-high four minutes against Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/7) … Had a rebound in rout of Eastern Kentucky (11/20) … Made collegiate debut 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS in 82-57 rout of William & Mary (11/18). Points: 2 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) Rebounds: -- Assists: 1 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at St. Ignatius College Prep, averaging 16 points and 12 rebounds per game Steals: -- as a senior and 12 points and 11 rebounds as a junior … Named one of the top 35 players in the state of CAREER HIGHS Illinois … Was a two-time All-Chicago Catholic League selection … Played in the Inaugural Westside vs. Points: 4 vs. Arcadia (12/12/11) Southside Chicago All-Star Classic. Rebounds: 2, two times; last vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Assists: 1 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) Steals: --
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WHY LEHIGH? “As soon as I met all the players and coaches, I felt like I belonged.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Chuku is required to sit out this year. Below is part of a release posted on Oct. 11 on Lehighsports.com.
Chuku is making a strong transition to life at Lehigh, but will not play his freshman season due to recent NCAA legislation that examines enrollment between the end of high school and beginning of college. “The United Kingdom is a country with multiple tiers of secondary school,” said Lehigh head coach Brett Reed. “Although he performed well academically and is a comparable age to most college freshmen, Jesse’s educational path was reviewed and when evaluated, it was determined that he would have only three years of remaining athletic eligibility. He is required to sit a year in residence which allows for practice only during the first year, similar to NCAA transfer requirements. “During Jesse’s recruitment, we were aware of the potential that he may only have three years to play for GETTING TO KNOW JESSE us,” Reed continued. “In fact, we embraced that because we felt his talent level, his character and his academic Nickname: Flex interests were so strong that having him for three years would be a very worthwhile investment.” What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The campus Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences BEFORE LEHIGH: Highly-touted prospect from Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire … Represented Favorite Food: Pizza England’s National team at the Under-16 and Under-18 championships … Helped lead Barking Abbey to third- Favorite Color: Blue place finish in the Euro League Nike Junior International Tournament … Garnered 2012 Northeast Prep Tourna- Favorite Musical Artist: Drake Favorite Movie: Friday After Next ment MVP award … Was also named to the 2012 All-NEPSAC Class AA Second Team … Captain of the London Favorite TV Show: The Inbetweeners Pioneers … Member of the Effort and Academic Honor Roll. Favorite Website: londongreenhousepioneers.co.uk Favorite Sports Broadcaster: ESPN Favorite Pro Team: Miami Heat Hobbies: Listening to music, video games, computer modification Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: ESPN Place I’d Like To Visit: Hollywood Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Singing Dream Job: Professional Basketball Player I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s my sister’s birthday and just a cool number. If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Soccer If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Take care of my family, friends and people in need. Then travel the world.
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#40 Justin Goldsborough Forward • Freshman • 6-8 • 207 Fort Washington, Md. • St. Stephens & St. Agnes School Major: Business
WHY LEHIGH? “The great balance between academics and athletics at Lehigh allows for the best of both worlds. Also, the coaching staff and team were welcoming.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Another solid performance with four points, two rebounds and two blocks vs. Lafayette (1/27). • Tied a career-high six points while adding three big rebounds at Bucknell (1/23). • Scored five points on a perfect 2-of-2 shooting against Colgate (1/19). • Had four points and three rebounds while playing strong defense at American (1/16). • Second straight stellar game, scoring six points while adding a career-high (and team high) 10 rebounds in the league opener against Holy Cross (1/12). Was later named Patriot League Rookie of the Week for his efforts . • Posted a career-high six points and eight rebounds (also a team high) vs. Muhlenberg (1/8). • Made only field goal attempt while grabbing an offensive rebound at VCU (1/5). • Scored two points against Bryant (12/29). • Finished a three-point play at North Texas (12/20) while adding a block and assist as well. • Dished an assist in second consecutive game in win over Fordham (12/4). GETTING TO KNOW JUSTIN • Posted two points, first-career assist and a career-high four rebounds in rout of Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). Played a What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The people career-high 13 minutes. are extremely welcoming • Sinked first-career field goal in the second half against Fairfield (11/19). Major & Why: Business • Scored first-career point via a late free throw vs. Robert Morris (11/12). Added two boards. Favorite Place on Campus: Cafeteria Favorite Food: Apple Pie • Played 12 minutes at #19/18 Baylor (11/9) in first collegiate game, grabbing two rebounds. Favorite Color: Red Favorite Musical Artist: Kendrick Lamar BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at St. Stephens & St. Agnes School … As a senior, was named to the IAC, Sleepy Thompson and Favorite Movie: Space Jam George Long Holiday Hoops All-Tournament Team … Averaged 15.6 points and 13 rebounds per game … Garnered First Favorite TV Show: Robot Chicken Team All-IAC junior year … Also made the All-Tournament Team at the Hawk Kreul Classic … Team captain and MVP Favorite Website: Twitter final two years … Named Most Improved Player as a sophomore … Played AAU Basketball with DC Assault Gold. Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Charles Barkley Favorite Pro Team: Miami Heat Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Vick Hobbies: Basketball, videogames and sleeping Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illus- trated Place I’d Like To Visit: Australia Talent I’d Most like to Have: Singing Dream Job: CEO of a Fortune 500 company I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It was given to me If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Tennis If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Put some in the bank/in- vest and use the rest to support family and friends GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2012-13 SEASON/CAREER HIGHS Points: 6, three times; last at Bucknell (1/23/13) Rebounds: 10 vs. Holy Cross (1/12/13) Assists: 1, five times; last vs. Lafayette (1/27/13) Steals: 1, two times; last vs. Colgate (1/19/13) CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media Relations • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
2012-13 LEHIGH MEN’S BASKETBALL • GAME 20: LEHIGH AT NAVY • JANUARY 30, 2013 • PAGE 34 #42 Gabe Knutson *Co-Captain*
Forward • Senior • 6-9 • 220 Urbandale, Iowa • Waukee Major: Accounting
WHY LEHIGH? “Lehigh has a solid combination of strong academics as well as friendly coaches and players.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a really smart and sincere guy.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Posted 12 points and five rebounds against Lafayette (1/27). • Strong game on the glass, finishing with nine boards (to go with six points) at Bucknell (1/23). • Scored 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting vs. Holy Cross (1/12). • Solid all-around game against Muhlenberg (1/8), scoring 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting while adding six rebounds. • Finished with 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting while adding seven rebounds at VCU (1/5). • Monster game in absence of C.J. McCollum, scoring 28 points including 19 in the first half (career high for most points in a half). Finished 10-of-14 from the field and 4-of-5 from three-point range while tying a career-high four assists. • Impressed with 18 points at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/9) which moved him from 55th all the way to 50th on the Patriot League GETTING TO KNOW GABE all-time scoring list. Major & Why: Accounting. I like the program at Lehigh and think it gives me the best chance to get employed
• Scored 18 points in win over Fordham (12/4). In the process, moved from 19th to 17th in school history for career points. out of college. • Efficient game vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1), posting 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting) while adding four rebounds and Favorite Class at Lehigh: Intro to Acting an assist. Favorite Place on Campus: Fan Friendly Stabler • Had 17 points, eight rebounds and season-high three assists at Quinnipiac (11/27). Arena • Scored 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting while adding four rebounds and two assists at Sacred Heart (11/25). Favorite Food: Dad’s Steak • Posted fourth-career double-double (and first since Dec. 31 of last year), finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds Favorite Color: Green Favorite Musical Artist: Relient K against Penn (11/20). Favorite Movie: Gladiator • Stellar vs. Fairfield (11/19), scoring 17 points while adding five rebounds and two blocks. Sunk 8-of-10 free throws. Favorite TV Show: Modern Marvels • Posted 12 points and five rebounds at Pittsburgh (11/13). Favorite Website: youtube.com • Strong in first game of the season, posting 12 points and four rebounds vs. Robert Morris (11/12) in the NIT Season Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Kenny Mayne Tip-Off. Favorite Pro Team: Green Bay Packers Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Aaron Rodgers Hobbies: Video Games AS A JUNIOR (2011-12): Finished second on the team in both scoring (12.2 points per game) and rebounding (5.6) … Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Forbes Those marks were eighth and fifth in the Patriot League, respectively … Shot 51.2 percent from the field (145-for-283), Place I’d Like To Visit: South Africa good for second in the league … Named a Second Team All-Patriot League honoree … Garnered Academic All-Patriot Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Anything Musical League laurels for second straight season … Posted 11 points and six rebounds in NCAA Third Round vs. 10th-seeded Dream Job: CIA Agent Xavier (3/18) … Stellar with 17 points and eight boards in history NCAA Tournament win over #2 Duke (3/16). Shot 5- I Wear My Jersey Number Because: Saffy (David of-5 from the field and 6-of-7 from the free throw line … Career game in Patriot League Championship Game at Bucknell Safstrom) took mine from high school. If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Water Polo (3/7), posting a season-high 23 points while adding seven rebounds. Was named to the Patriot League All-Tournament If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Diversify, and live off the interest GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS Points: 28 at North Texas (12/20/12) Rebounds: 10 vs. Penn (11/20/12) Assists: 4 at North Texas (12/20/12) Steals: 1, five times; last vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) CAREER HIGHS Points: 31 at Holy Cross (1/31/10) Rebounds: 14 vs. Navy (1/12/11) Assists: 4, three times; last at North Texas (12/20/12) Steals: 3 vs. W&M (11/18/11) MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS 2012-13 Career Double-Figure Scoring 14 72 Last Time: vs. Lafayette (1/27/13) 20+ points 1 9 Last Time: at North Texas (12/20/12) 30+ points 0 1 Last Time: at Holy Cross (1/31/10) 10+ rebounds 1 6 Last Time: vs. Penn (11/20/12) Double-Doubles 1 4 Last Time: vs. Penn (11/20/12) CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media RelationsExperience • 641 Taylor Street, Lehigh Bethlehem, Football PA • Phone 2003 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
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Team … Had eight points, five rebounds and two assists in Patriot League Semifinal BEFORE LEHIGH: Two-time Elite All-CIML Team selection … Two-time All-State win vs. American (3/3) … Scored 17 points and added six rebounds in strong effort Class 4A selection … 19U Iowa State AAU MVP … Iowa Senior All-Star Tournament at Army (2/25) … Five points and five rebounds at Navy (2/22) … Posted 10 points Team member … Member of the honor roll all four years … Academic All-State hon- and seven rebounds against Lafayette (2/18) … Finished with six points and three oree … Graduated in the top two percent of his high school class, which consisted of rebounds at Bucknell (2/16), including a big defensive board to set up C.J. McCollum’s more than 300 students … Member of Ignition Prayer and Fellowship of Christian game-winning three-pointer … Season-high tying 21 points vs. Colgate (2/11) while Athletes … Member of Student Advisory committee. adding four rebounds to eclipse 1,000 career points and 500 career boards … Had eight points, three assists and two steals at American (2/9) … Scored 12 points and added six rebounds against Holy Cross (2/4). Ten of those points came in the second half … Posted 10 points, nine rebounds and three blocks vs. Army (1/29) … 15 points against Navy (1/26) on 4-of-5 shooting and 7-of-9 from the free throw line … Finished with 17 points, five rebounds and three assists at Lafayette (1/22). Hit 6-of-8 field goals … Scored seven points and added eight boards vs. Bucknell (1/18) … Had nine points and seven rebounds in win against American (1/11) … Posted 12 points and eight rebounds in Patriot League opener at Holy Cross (1/7) … Four points, six rebounds and three assists in 27-point win vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3) … Finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds at Bryant (12/31) for his third-career double-double and second this season. Also added three assists … Solid effort with 10 points via 3-of-8 shooting at Saint Peter’s (12/28) … Had 14 points at #19/20 Michigan State (12/22) on 4-of-8 shooting and 6-of-7 from the free throw line. Also grabbed four rebounds … Posted eight points on 4-of-5 shooting in rout of Saint Francis (12/7) … Finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds at Cornell (12/3) for second-career double-double … Posted a season-high 21 points and nine rebounds in stellar performance at Fordham (12/1) … Seventh straight game with double-digit points, posting a season-high 19 in the home opener against Quinnipiac (11/28) on 8-of-13 shooting. Also added four rebounds (all offensive boards) … Scored 10 points for second consecutive game on 5-of-7 shooting vs. Eastern Kentucky (11/20) … 10 points, four rebounds and two assists in win at Liberty (11/19) … Stellar vs. William & Mary (11/18) with 16 points, five rebounds, career-high three steals and four assists (to tie a career high) … Posted 16 points at Fairleigh Dickinson (11/15), which included 8-of-11 from the free throw line … Scored 11 points, adding two blocks, in homecoming trip to Iowa State (11/12) … Stellar in season-opener at St. John’s (11/9), posting 16 points, six rebounds and three assists. Finished 6-of-9 from the field.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11): Finished second on the team in scoring (12.2) and rebounding (5.7), good for 14th and 10th in the Patriot League, respectively … Played in all 31 games, starting 30 … Finished with double-figure points in 20 games and eclipsed 20 points on three occasions … Second on the Mountain Hawks with 24 blocks … Shot an impressive 50.2 percent from the field (127-of-253), good for seventh in the league … Named to the first-ever Academic All-Patriot League Team … Shined in the Patriot League Semifinals at Bucknell (3/5), posting 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting while also grabbing six rebounds … Had nine points and five rebounds in the quar- terfinals against Navy (3/2) … Solid all-around game at Holy Cross (2/26), finishing with 15 points and five rebounds … Was the hero against Lafayette (2/20), grabbing a key offensive rebound with only five seconds left and finishing the putback to give Lehigh a thrilling 67-66 victory. Finished the game with 12 points on 5-of-10 shooting while adding seven rebounds … Just missed a double-double with eight points and nine rebounds at Army (2/12) … Scored 11 points, while adding five rebounds and a season-high three assists at Navy (2/9) … Posted his sixth straight double-figure scor- ing game and fifth-career 20+ point game against Holy Cross (1/29). Had 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting while adding six rebounds. … Posted 11 points and eight rebounds vs. Bucknell (1/26) … Netted 14 points at Lafayette (1/22) on 6-of-10 shooting. Hit 18-of-26 (69 percent) field goal attempts spanning a three-game stretch … Scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting at Colgate (1/19) … Posted 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting against Army (1/15) … Monster game vs. Navy (1/12), which included 18 points and a career-high 14 rebounds for his first-career double-double … Stellar at NJIT (1/4) with 16 points and five rebounds, including 8-of-8 from the charity stripe … Strong bounceback game against Saint Peter’s (12/29), with 13 points and five rebounds, including 7-of-10 from the free throw line … Fell just two points shy of a double-double, scoring eight points while adding 11 rebounds vs. Saint Francis (12/13) … Fifth straight double- figure scoring game with 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting at Marist (12/10) … Netted 13 points, including 7-for-10 from the free throw line, while also grabbing five rebounds at Quinnipiac (12/7) … Scored 20 points, including an incredible 14-of-15 from the free throw line, vs. Fordham (12/4) … Second straight double-digit scoring game with 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting. Also added six rebounds … Huge game against Bryant (11/28), posting 22 points on 10-of-12 shooting … Finished with nine points and nine rebounds at Kent State (11/26) … Scored 12 points and added six rebounds at Monmouth (11/19) … Impressed in home opener vs. Wagner (11/15), finishing a rebound shy of his first-career double-double. Posted a season-high 13 points while grabbing nine rebounds.
AS A FRESHMAN (2009-10): Scored the eighth most points by a freshman in Lehigh history (315) … Patriot League All-Rookie Team selection … Two-time Patriot League Rookie of the Week (1/4, 2/1) … Scored a career-best 31 points on 11-of-15 shooting at Holy Cross (1/31) … Started all but one game (Holy Cross, 2/27) … Five or more rebounds in 21 games, including a season-best 10 vs. Dartmouth (12/17) … Has led Lehigh in rebounds in six games … Scored in double figures 15 times … Ranked in the top three in the Patriot League in field goal percentage (52%) … Shot 50 percent or better in 20 games.
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#44 Conroy Baltimore Forward • Sophomore • 6-6 • 210 Bronx, N.Y. • Archbishop Stepinac Major: Arts and Sciences
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its great reputation as an academic power and I also felt comfortable with the players and staff.”
ON COACH REED: “Coach Reed is a players’ coach and a mentor. He’s a great person and father figure who can help not only me, but also my teammates, to accomplish our goals.”
2012-13 UPDATE • Another strong rebounding effort, grabbing five boards in only eight minutes against Colgate (1/19). • Made big impact at American (1/16), giving Lehigh its first lead of the game with a tip-in. Also grabbed five rebounds in just nine minutes. • Strong against Muhlenberg (1/8), tying a career-high nine points while grabbing five rebounds. • Scored two points and added two rebounds at VCU (1/5). • Had a season-high six points at Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/8) behind 2-of-2 shooting and 2-of-2 from the free throw line. Also added six rebounds. • Finished with four points, four rebounds and career-high three blocks vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1). • Had two points, three rebounds and career-high two steals in big win at Quinnipiac (11/27). • Posted two points and five rebounds at Sacred Heart (11/25). • Finished with five points and two rebounds in home opener vs. Fairfield (11/19). • Scored four points at Pittsburgh (11/13) via 1-of-2 from the field and 2-of-2 from the charity stripe. • Had two points and two rebounds in NIT Season Tip-Off vs. Robert Morris (11/12). • Posted five points and seven rebounds in season opener at #19/18 Baylor (11/9). GETTING TO KNOW CONROY Nickname: C-Balt, Reezy What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The beauti- Played in 29 games, averaging 1.4 points and 1.7 rebounds per game … Led the team in rebounds per AS A FRESHMAN (2011-12): ful campus minute (49 in 142 minutes for an average of .35 per minute) … Had two points and four rebounds in only 10 minutes against Colgate Major & Why: Psychology because I want to learn (2/11) … Scored two points and added two boards vs. Army (1/29) … Finished with two points and a rebound in first-career Patriot about different ways to help people overcome their League action at Holy Cross (1/7) … Posted four points and five rebounds in nonleague finale vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (1/3) … difficulties. Had two points in six minutes of action at Bryant (12/31) … Impressed against Arcadia (12/12), posting career highs in points (9) Favorite Class at Lehigh: Africana Studies and rebounds (11), barely missing his first-career double-double … Set a career-high seven points vs. Saint Francis (Pa.) (12/7). Also Favorite Place on Campus: UC front lawn had three rebounds, a block and steal … Finished with two points and a rebound in only two minutes of action against Quinnipiac Favorite Food: Bacon Cheeseburger with Fries (11/28) … Posted two points and a career-high five rebounds vs. Eastern Kentucky (11/20). Also dished first-career assist … Strong Favorite Color: Sky Blue with a career-high four points and four rebounds in rout of William & Mary (11/18) … Had two points and his first three career Favorite Musical Artist: J. Cole and Lil Wayne rebounds in win at Fairleigh Dickinson (11/15) … Scored first collegiate points at Iowa State (11/12) on a strong interior shot. Favorite Movie: Weekend at Bernie’s Favorite TV Show: ESPN First Take, SportsCenter and River Monsters BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout at Archbishop Stepinac, both on and off the court … Capped off career with First Team All-State rec- Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Hubie Brown ognition in 2010-11, while also winning his second straight Team MVP award … Stood as the first player in school history to pull Favorite Pro Team: Los Angeles Lakers down 1,000 rebounds … Was also the 10th 1,000-point scorer in program history … A McDonald’s All-America nominee … As a Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Michael Vick junior, averaged 14 points and 14 rebounds … Earned a number of honors, including: 2010 CHSAA Tournament MVP, All-League, Hobbies: Playing cards, writing poetry Journal News Westchester/Putnam All-Star First Team and Class-A Third Team All-State … Led Stepanic to a CHSAA “Class-A” Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: Sports Illus- City Championship, its first since 1994 … Strong in the classroom, being named an Academic Scholar-Athlete and finishing school trated with a stellar 3.5 GPA. Place I’d Like To Visit: Bora Bora Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Tap dancing GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS Dream Job: Pilot I Wear My Jersey Number Because: We went through countless wars together in high school If I Didn’t Play Basketball, I Would Play: Football or baseball If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Buy my parents and myself a house and put money away for my sister’s college tuition 2012-13 SEASON HIGHS Points: 9 vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) Rebounds: 7 at Baylor (11/9/12) Assists: 1, three times; last at North Texas (12/20/12) Steals: 2 at Quinnipiac (11/27/12) Blocks: 3 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) CAREER HIGHS Points: 9, two times; last vs. Muhlenberg (1/8/13) 11 vs. Arcadia (12/12/11) Rebounds: Assists: 1, six times; last at North Texas (12/20/12) Steals: 2 at Quinnipiac (11/27/12) Blocks: 3 vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (12/1/12) CAREER STATISTICS Lehigh Athletic Media Relations • 641 Taylor Street, Bethlehem, PA • Phone 610-758-3174 • Fax 610-758-4407
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GAME 1 - NOV. 9, 2012 GAME 2 - NOV. 12, 2012 FERRELL CENTER PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER #19/18 BAYLOR 99, LEHIGH 77 LEHIGH 89, ROBERT MORRIS 60
WACO, Texas - The Lehigh men’s basketball team battled hard, but couldn’t overcome PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team raced to an 15-point halftime a big and athletic Baylor squad as the Bears pulled away for a 99-77 win in the season opener lead and only extended it from there, downing Robert Morris 89-60 on Monday night in the for both teams Friday. Senior C.J. McCollum scored 36 points, just six shy of his career high, NIT Season Tip-Off. With the win, the Mountain Hawks advance to Tuesday’s regional final while junior Mackey McKnight added 14 points and six assists. The Mountain Hawks will vs. host Pittsburgh at 9 p.m. on ESPNU. Five Lehigh players scored in double figures while look to bounce back on Monday when they travel to Pittsburgh for the NIT Season Tip-Off. two others came within a point. McCollum’s 36 points came on 14-of-32 shooting while he added eight rebounds, two Senior C.J. McCollum led the way with 19 points while junior Mackey McKnight had assists and three steals. McKnight added 14 points as the only other Mountain Hawk in double 15, seniors Gabe Knutson and Holden Greiner 12 and sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj 11. Greiner figures. Senior Holden Greiner tallied eight, all in the second half, while sophomore Corey grabbed a team-high seven rebounds while McKnight dished seven assists, his most since last Schaefer was a spark off the bench with eight behind 4-of-7 shooting. Mar. 3 vs. American. McCollum had a strong overall game, scoring his 19 points on 8-of-15 Baylor big men Cory Jefferson and Isaiah Austin combined for 48 points on 22-of-28 shooting while adding four rebounds and four assists as well. shooting to help the Bears shoot 65 percent from the field. The 29-point win marked Lehigh’s largest margin of victory since beating Arcadia 95-55 The Bears were assessed a technical foul for dunking during warmups, so McCollum last Dec. 12. Lehigh saw five players reach double figures for the first time since Jan. 22, 2011 knocked down a pair of free throws before the game (and season) even tipped off. Lehigh went when it had five at Lafayette. Ten different Mountain Hawks scored, including freshman Justin on to open a 7-4 lead following a McCollum three-pointer with 18:13 left in the first half, but Goldsborough’s first-career point via a late free throw, while senior Cory Goodman posted Baylor answered with a 13-0 run to open a 17-7 advantage. The run began with an alley-oop four for his first points of the season. to Jefferson to get the crowd into the game. The teams went back and forth through the opening minutes until Lehigh used a dominant Sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj broke the momentum with a three-pointer from the corner at run to take a double-digit halftime lead. After Mike McFadden scored the game’s first points, the 13:29 mark, ending a 4:50 scoreless drought and pulling Lehigh back within 17-10. However, junior Anthony D’Orazio knocked down a three to give Lehigh a 3-2 lead with 18:29 on the Baylor answered with a three-pointer to regain momentum. clock. McCollum kept Lehigh within shouting distance as he grabbed two offensive rebounds McFadden scored his third basket of the game with 16:10 remaining to give the Colonials on an possession which led to a McKnight three-pointer. McCollum then added seven straight an 8-7 lead. Reed immediately called timeout and the Mountain Hawks responded, promptly Lehigh points. going on a 17-3 run over the next 7:28 to open up a 24-11 lead following an offensive rebound Down 40-24, the Mountain Hawks scored 17 points over the final 4:26 of the first half to and putback from sophomore Conroy Baltimore. trim the Bears’ lead to 51-41 after 20 minutes of play. Schaefer was a spark, scoring four points Lehigh continued the run, getting points from seven different players in the first half. in less than a minute. McKnight chipped in five while McCollum added eight of his 24 first-half Cvrkalj’s corner three rolled around the rim and fell through with 3:55 remaining to give Lehigh points in that stretch. its largest lead of the first half at 33-16. Robert Morris answered with five straight points, but Lehigh pulled as close as eight following a McCollum dunk with 23 seconds remaining, another Cvrkalj trey put the Mountain Hawks back up 36-21 with 2:41 on the clock. but Jefferson added a putback jumper with time winding down to help Baylor regain a 10-point, The teams traded baskets the rest of the half to make it 38-23 after 20 minutes. Cvrkalj 51-41 lead at the half. was the story of the first half, scoring nine points behind 3-of-3 from long range, while McCol- McCollum’s 24 first-half points came on 9-of-15 shooting and 5-of-5 from the free throw lum scored eight, Knutson posted seven and McKnight added six. line. McKnight added 10 points. Baylor’s big men of Jefferson and Austin combined for 34 Lehigh gradually built its lead in the second half, eventually opening a 20-point lead. first-half points as the Bears knocked down 67 percent from the field (22-of-33) in the first. Velton Jones pulled Robert Morris within 14 at 46-32, but the Mountain Hawks answered with Baylor scored the first six points in the second half, four coming from Austin who an 10-2 run. It began with a Greiner three-pointer and also included three Knutson free throws continued to use his 7-1 frame to his advantage. Lehigh got its first points of the second half and a McCollum basket. The run was capped off by a Corey Schaefer fastbreak layup to make behind a McKnight trey with 17:50 on the clock. it 56-34 with 11:48 remaining. Pierre Jackson knocked down a three to give Baylor a 64-46 lead with 15:49 left in the A Greiner fastbreak dunk made it 60-36 with 10:20 to go while McKnight scored four second half, but Greiner answered with a trey of his own. The teams went on to trade baskets points in a 20-second span to give Lehigh a 26-point lead (66-40) with 7:46 on the clock. over the ensuing possessions to keep Lehigh within 15. Robert Morris scored the next four points, but the Mountain Hawks quickly answered The Bears made a run to take a 22-point, 76-54 lead with 11:44 on the clock, but Lehigh by opening a 72-47 advantage following a McCollum steal and layup with 5:54 to go in the half. made a mini 4-0 run, capped off by a McCollum three-pointer with 10:11 remaining to pull McCollum had knocked down his first three-pointer of the game less than a minute prior. within 77-59, forcing Baylor to call timeout. McCollum hit a tough jumper not long after to put Lehigh up 76-50. The Mountain Hawks The Mountain Hawks extended their run to 9-0 following the timeout as a Schaefer continued to battle as a D’Orazio three-pointer with 3:40 remaining gave Lehigh a 82-53 lead. layup and McCollum jumper pulled Lehigh as close as it would come in the second half. The Goldsborough knocked down a free throw 47 seconds later for his first career point to make McCollum jumper made it 77-63 with 8:41 still remaining. However, Baylor scored 10 of the it a 30-point lead. Cvrkalj ensued with a steal and layup to give him 11 points and Lehigh a game’s next 14 points to reopen a 20-point advantage (87-67), effectively ending any Lehigh 32-point, 85-53 advantage. hopes. Goodman had four points down the points via a free throw and three, as the Mountain Baylor finished the game at 65 percent from the field (40-of-62) and 30 percent from Hawks wrapped up the 89-60 win. three-point range (6-of-20). Lehigh was 37 percent (28-of-75) and 38 percent from long distance (8-of-21). The Bears won the battle of the boards, 44-32.
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GAME 3 - NOV. 13, 2012 GAME 4 - NOV. 19, 2012 PETERSEN EVENTS CENTER STABLER ARENA PITTSBURGH 78, LEHIGH 53 LEHIGH 82, FAIRFIELD 67
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball hung tough for much of the first BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to an early lead and half, but Pittsburgh opened a five-point halftime lead and extended that in the second, wouldn’t look back, opening a double-digit lead for most of the second half in a dominant 82-67 downing the Mountain Hawks 78-53 Tuesday night at the Petersen Events Center. With win over Fairfield on Monday. Senior C.J. McCollum had a dominant effort, scoring 35 points on the win, the Panthers advance to the semifinals of the NIT Season Tip-Off while Lehigh will 12-of-21 shooting including a highlight reel dunk in the second half to send the student section into play in a consolation pod next Monday and Tuesday. Those pairings will be announced on a frenzy. It marks Lehigh’s second win this season, both over a 20-win team from a season ago as Wednesday. the Mountain Hawks face yet another 20-win squad (Penn) on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. Seniors C.J. McCollum and Gabe Knutson combined for 29 of Lehigh’s 53 points, McCollum has already posted two games with 35 or more points on the season, scoring a posting 17 and 12, respectively. McCollum’s effort came on 7-of-11 shooting and 3-of-4 from season-high 36 in the opener at Baylor. Senior Gabe Knutson posted 17 points and five rebounds three-point range while Knutson was 3-of-7 and 6-of-7 from the free throw line. Knutson while Holden Greiner fell just three points shy of a double-double, posting seven points and 11 also grabbed five tough rebounds. boards. Tray Woodall led the Panthers with 23 points while Talib Zanna added 20. Pitt (3-0) Keith Matthews led Fairfield with 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Stags fall to 2-2 on the broke open a 35-30 halftime lead by outscoring the Mountain Hawks (1-2) 43-23 in the second season. The Stags have posted 20 or more wins in each of the last three years. half. Fairfield jumped out to an early 6-2 lead, but Knutson answered with four straight to tie the McCollum scored Lehigh’s first five points to give the Mountain Hawks a 5-2 lead score at six following a pair of free throws with 17:29 left in the first half. The Stags extended their following a three-pointer with 18:43 remaining. However, Pittsburgh responded with a 10-0 lead to 10-7, but McCollum knocked down treys on three straight possessions to put the Mountain run to take a 12-5 lead following a Lamar Patterson three-point play. Hawks up 16-10 with 13:07 on the clock. Sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj quickly answered with a three-pointer from the corner The Stags scored seven of the next nine points to pull within 18-17 following a Josip Mikulic then McCollum knocked down a tough shot in the lane to pull within 12-10 with 14:28 to three with 11:12 remaining. From there, the Mountain Hawks went on a 10-3 run, which began with go. a three from Greiner and ended with McCollum’s fourth trey of the first half, making it 28-20 with Lehigh eventually extended its run to 11-1 as two Conroy Baltimore free throws gave 6:51 to go. the Mountain Hawks their first lead (14-13) with 11:41 on the clock before Holden Greiner An Anthony D’Orazio three gave Lehigh a nine-point lead (33-24) with 4:59 on the clock. knocked down a jumper for Lehigh’s largest lead of the first half, 16-13. The Stags answered to pull within seven, but the Mountain Hawks ended the half scoring seven of The teams went back and forth over the ensuing minutes, but the Mountain Hawks the final 11 points to take their first double-digit lead of the game. A pair of Matthews free throws continued to hold their lead. Pittsburgh eventually clawed back to take a one-point advantage pulled Fairfield within 37-30, but Knutson knocked down a three (Lehigh’s seventh of the first half) at 24-23 following a Zanna jumper with 5:45 to play, but Corey Schaefer answered with to put the Mountain Hawks up 40-30 after 20 minutes. a pair of free throws. The Panthers used an 8-3 run over the last 4:26 of the half to break a McCollum scored 21 first-half points on 7-of-11 shooting and 4-of-5 from three-point range. 27-27 and go into halftime leading 35-30. His senior classmates Knutson and Greiner also added seven apiece. The Mountain Hawks shot 52 Knutson led the way with eight first-half points while McCollum added seven and percent in the first half (12-of-23) including 64 percent from long range (7-of-11). After a hot start, junior Mackey McKnight and Schaefer chipped in with four apiece. In total, seven different Fairfield was 36 percent (10-of-28) and just 11 percent from three (1-of-9). Mountain Hawks scored over the first 20 minutes of play. Lehigh scored the first seven second-half points behind a Conroy Baltimore three-point play Zanna scored Pittsburgh’s first seven points of the second half to help the Panthers and four straight free throws, making it 47-40 with 17:35 left in the second. Fairfield responded with extend their lead to 44-35 following a Woodall jumper. a 10-3 run, as a three-pointer from Amadou Sidibe pulled the Stags within 50-40, forcing Lehigh to After Greiner knocked down a three to pull Lehigh within 40-35, Pitt responded with call timeout. a 14-2 run to open a 56-37 lead with 13:22 on the clock. A fastbreak layup from Colin Nickerson pulled Fairfield within 53-44 with 13:31 left in the McCollum answered with a pull-up jumper for his 10th and 11th points of the evening, second, the closest it had been since the latter stages of the first. However, the Mountain Hawks but the Panthers went on to score four of the next six points and open a 60-39 lead. quickly responded, going on a 12-1 run to take a 60-45 lead following a McCollum jumper with Knutson ended a four-minute scoreless drought with a pair of free throws with 8:27 12:04 to go. remaining. Pittsburgh opened a 65-41 advantage, but four straight Lehigh points (McKnight Lehigh extended its lead to 64-48, but Fairfield again had an answer, going on a 9-2 run to free throw and Anthony D’Orazio trey) pulled the Mountain Hawks back within 20 at 65- pull back to single digits (66-57) following a Sidibe layup with 7:14 to go. 45. The Mountain Hawks wouldn’t let the Stags get any closer, however promptly scoring the Lehigh continued to battle as a Baltimore layup pulled Lehigh back within 69-50, but next six points, which included an emphatic three-point play from McCollum when he dunked Pittsburgh closed out the game by scoring nine of the game’s final 12 points for the 78-53 over a Fairfield defender to make it 70-54 with 5:54 left in the second half. The foul was called on win. Fairfield’s Sidibe, as McCollum converted one of the most exciting old-fashioned three-point plays Lehigh shot 39 percent from the field (16-of-41), including 43 percent from three-point you’ll see. range (6-of-14). Pittsburgh finished at 48 percent (29-of-60) and 25 percent from long range Lehigh went on to open an 80-62 lead following a Corey Schaefer trey with 1:51 to go, its largest (4-of-16). The Panthers won the battle of the boards, 38-22. lead of the game, before finishing off the 82-67 win.
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GAME 5 - NOV. 20, 2012 GAME 6 - NOV. 25, 2012 STABLER ARENA PITT CENTER LEHIGH 73, PENN 66 LEHIGH 91, SACRED HEART 77
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team took a one-point halftime lead FAIRFIELD, Conn. - Lehigh senior guard C.J. McCollum scored 26 points to become the and extended it in the second, opening its largest lead of the game (13) late in regulation before Patriot League’s all-time leading scorer as the Mountain Hawks were up by as many as 30 before closing out a 73-66 win over Penn on Tuesday night in Stabler Arena. Lehigh finishes the NIT holding on for an impressive 91-77 win at Sacred Heart on Sunday. In total, four Mountain Hawks Season Tip-Off with a 3-1 record, beating three teams who won 20 or more games last season in finished in double figures including seniors Gabe Knutson and Holden Greiner who posted 18 Robert Morris, Fairfield and Penn. Four Mountain Hawks finished with double-figure points, and 17, respectively. Sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj also added 14, including four three-pointers. paced by senior C.J. McCollum who posted a game-high 21. McCollum broke the league’s nearly 20-year old record with a pull-up jumper with 12:53 McCollum’s 21 points came via 8-of-19 shooting, while he also added four rebounds and left in the second half. With the bucket, he broke a tie with Holy Cross’ Rob Feaster (2,224 career three assists. He only needs 23 points to break the Patriot League career scoring record (currently points) to reach 2,226 career points, while adding two late free throws as well. 2,224, held by Holy Cross’ Rob Feaster). Classmate Gabe Knutson posted his fourth-career McCollum scored 16 points in the game’s first 11:48 to get off to the fast start. His 26 points double-double, finishing with 18 points and 10 rebounds. He was an efficient 6-of-7 from the came on only 14 field goal attempts as he finished 8-of-14 from the field, 5-of-7 from three-point field and 6-of-7 from the free throw line. range and 5-of-7 from the line. Greiner led the team in rebounds for the second time in three Junior Mackey McKnight and senior Holden Greiner also finished in double figures games, finishing with seven, while junior Anthony D’Orazio added a career-high six boards. with 15 and 13, respectively. McCollum covered the nation’s fourth leading scorer from a season ago in Sacred Heart’s Lehigh jumped on Penn early, taking a 10-2 lead following a McCollum jumper with 15:55 Shane Gibson, stifling the guard. He didn’t allow a point for the first 9:07 while allowing Gibson left in the first half. The senior class combined for all 10 points, led by four each from McCollum only six first-half points and not letting him get into a rhythm. and Knutson along with a fastbreak layup from Greiner. The Canton, Ohio native got off to a hot start, knocking down a jumper then three-pointer The Quakers answered with the next five to pull within 10-7, but McCollum responded on Lehigh’s first two possessions. Knutson followed with a layup while Greiner hit a trey to with a three. Less than a minute later, McKnight knocked down a three of his own to make it give the Mountain Hawks an early 10-2 lead less than three minutes into the game. 16-9 with 13:31 on the clock. Sacred Heart scored the next six points to pull within 10-8, but Lehigh answered with Penn responded with a 13-3 run to open its first lead of the game as a Miles Cartwright a 7-0 run as a Conroy Baltimore offensive rebound and ensuing free throws made it 17-8 with layup made it 22-19 with 9:22 to go in the first. After a Corey Schaefer jumper, Greiner made an 13:22 on the clock. emphatic block on the defensive end which led to a McKnight fastbreak layup, giving Lehigh A pair of Gibson threes pulled Sacred Heart back within 22-16 with 10:54 remaining, but the lead once again at 23-22. Lehigh answered with a vengeance, scoring 17 of the next 22 points to open an 18-point lead. The Quakers scored the next five, but Lehigh posted a 6-0 run which included layups McCollum scored seven in that stretch, including two of his four first-half threes and a half- by Greiner and McCollum, with a pair Knutson free throws in between. That made it 29-27 court steal and ensuing dunk. Knutson finished the run with a jumper to give Lehigh a 39-21 Mountain Hawks with 5:22 left in the first. lead with 6:56 on the clock. Penn scored the next four, but Anthony D’Orazio hit a three with 32 seconds remaining The teams went back and forth over the final minutes of the first. Sacred Heart pulled to give Lehigh a 32-31 lead at the half. within 14 with less than a minute on the clock, but a Greiner steal and Corey Schaefer layup McCollum posted a game-high 11 first-half points while Knutson added seven and five as time expired made it 49-33 at the half. boards. The Mountain Hawks shot 43 percent from the field (13-of-30), but just 27 percent from McCollum finished the first half with 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting and 4-of-6 from three- three-point range (3-of-11). Penn shot 50 percent (13-of-26) and 38 percent from long range (3- point range. Knutson added 11 points while sophomore Cvrkalj scored nine via three treys. of-8). McCollum played stellar defense as well, holding Gibson to six points on 2-of-6 shooting. The teams traded baskets over the opening minutes of the second half before Lehigh used The Mountain Hawks quickly extended their lead in the second, scoring six of the first a mini 4-0 surge to take a 42-37 lead. McKnight dove to the floor for a loose ball on the defensive seven points to open their first 20-point lead of the game, 55-34, following a Greiner three-pointer end and found McCollum who fed Greiner ahead on the break to get the crowd on its feet. with 18:44 on the clock. A layup by McCollum with 14:26 left in the second gave Lehigh a 46-39 lead, Lehigh’s McCollum hit a three with 15:56 remaining to give Lehigh a 62-39 lead. Lehigh followed largest lead since it was 16-9. with a 10-3 run capped off by a three from Cvrkalj to make it 72-42 with 13:47 remaining, the The teams traded baskets before McKnight hit a three from the corner to give Lehigh a Mountain Hawks’ first 30-point lead of the game and the first time they were up 30 since late 51-41 advantage with 13:27 to go, the Mountain Hawks’ first double-digit lead of the game. in the Robert Morris game. A three-point play by Knutson gave Lehigh its largest lead, 56-45, with 9:32 on the clock From there, the lead fluctuated as Sacred Heart pulled as close as 24, but the Mountain but Penn answered with the next four points to quickly pull back within seven. However, a 9-3 Hawks had an answer. Lehigh upped its lead back to 28 following a Greiner layup which made run extended Lehigh’s lead to 13 (65-52) following a McKnight free throw with 3:48 remain- it 81-53 with 9:25 to go. ing. Sacred Heart wouldn’t go away quietly, posting a 13-2 run to pull within 83-66 with 5:26 The Quakers promptly answered with an 8-2 run to pull to 67-60, but the Mountain Hawks remaining following three Gibson free throws. But Lehigh didn’t back down, closing out its wouldn’t let them get any closer. They extended their lead back to 10 (72-62) before holding on eighth straight win over an NEC foe. for the 73-66 victory. Lehigh finished 51 percent from the field (32-of-63), including 55 percent from three-point Lehigh finished at 46 percent from the floor (24-of-52), including 27 percent from three- range (12-of-22). The Pioneers shot 44 percent from the field (27-of-61) and three-point range point range (4-of-15). Penn shot 41 percent (24-of-58) and 28 percent from long distance (5-of-18). (10-of-23). The Mountain Hawks won the battle of the boards, 36-33. The Quakers won the battle of the boards, 39-31.
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GAME 7 - NOV. 27, 2012 GAME 8 - DEC. 1, 2012 TD BANKNORTH SPORTS CENTER STABLER ARENA LEHIGH 77, QUINNIPIAC 66 LEHIGH 102, FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON 62
HAMDEN, Conn. - Down 62-61 with just over five minutes left in the second half, Lehigh BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to a 32-3 lead just over 10 senior C.J. McCollum scored 14 straight Mountain Hawk (5-2) points to help Lehigh pull away minutes into the game, then continued to roll as the Mountain Hawks (6-2) topped Fairleigh Dickinson for a 77-66 win at Quinnipiac on Tuesday evening. After not scoring for the game’s first 9:49, 102-62 on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. Lehigh shot 63 percent from the field (38-of-60) and 58 McCollum finished with 30 points, already his third game with 30+ points this season and the percent from three-point range (11-of-19) in an offensive clinic. Four Mountain Hawks scored double 17th of his career. He also posted nine rebounds and four assists to help Lehigh win at Quin- figures while all 13 players scored in Lehigh’s fifth straight win, 10th straight victory and 10th consecu- tive over an NEC foe. nipiac for the first time in school history. The win marked Reed’s 100th of his career as he became the fastest coach in Patriot League McCollum finished 9-of-18 from the field, 4-of-7 from three-point range and 8-of-11 from history to reach that milestone. He got his 100th in his 165th game, two better than Holy Cross’ Ralph the free throw line. His 25 second-half points marked a career high for points in a half, topping Willard who posted his 100th in his 166th contest. 24 which was accomplished twice previously (second half at Kent State sophomore year and Senior C.J. McCollum led the way with an efficient 23 points in only 24 minutes played. He shot first half at Baylor earlier this season). Senior Gabe Knutson also added 17 points and eight 9-of-14 from the field and 3-of-5 from three-point range while adding three rebounds, three assists and rebounds while senior Holden Greiner had eight. Junior Mackey McKnight finished with seven four steals. Sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj netted a career-high 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting and 4-of-6 points and seven assists, already his fifth game this season with six or more helpers. from long range. Lehigh hung tough on the glass against a strong rebounding team in Quinnipiac, as the Seniors Gabe Knutson and Holden Greiner added double figures with 16 and 11 points, respec- Bobcats held a 40-32 advantage. Ike Azotam finished with 13 points and 13 rebounds while tively, combining to hit 10-of-12 shots from the field. Freshman Devon Carter scored his first career Garvey Young led the squad with 16 points and six boards. points while sophomore Tyrone Staggers added his first points of the season. Quinnipiac’s Zaid Hearst scored just 12 seconds into the game to give the Bobcats an Lehigh eclipsed 100 points for the first time since Jan. 23, 2004, a 111-104 overtime loss at Lafayette. The Mountain Hawks eclipsed 100 in a victory for the first time since Nov. 26, 1994, a 105-89 win over early 2-0 lead, but the Mountain Hawks responded with the next four behind a Greiner jumper Cornell. and two McKnight free throws to make it 4-2. An enthusiastic crowd of 2,024 witnessed the victory, creating an electric atmosphere the entire The Bobcats responded with a 7-2 run capped off by a three-pointer from Shaq Shannon night. to make it 9-6 with 14:17 on the clock. Lehigh got out to a 45-point lead with 8:29 left in the second half before holding on for a 40-point However, Lehigh quickly answered as sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj knocked down a trey win, its largest margin of victory since beating Arcadia 95-55 last season. It marked the Mountain Hawks’ from the corner and Knutson followed with a tough layup off a nice feed from McKnight to largest win over a Division I opponent since Dec. 7, 1989, a 95-54 triumph over Colgate. make it 11-9 with 13:14 left in the first. Melquan Bolding gave Fairleigh Dickinson a 2-0 lead with 19:04 on the clock, but Lehigh re- McCollum didn’t score for the game’s first 9:49, but had five in the span of 2:13. His layup sponded in a big way. The Mountain Hawks immediately went on a 23-0 run over the next 8:47 to take with 7:58 to play make it 18-14 Mountain Hawks. a stranglehold in the early going. After Quinnipiac pulled within 18-17, Lehigh answered with a 9-2 run capped off by a McCollum got it started on the ensuing possession, knocking down a three-pointer. McCollum Corey Schaefer three and Knutson layup to pull ahead by eight (27-19) with 4:48 to go. and Knutson combined for Lehigh’s first 12 points (six apiece) as a Knutson layup off a nifty feed from The Bobcats answered by scoring 11 of the next 15 points to pull within 31-30 following McCollum made it 14-2 with 15:09 left in the first. Less than three minutes later, Greiner finished a thunderous alley-oop from McCollum to make a Jamee Jackson layup, but sophomore Conroy Baltimore had a big offensive rebound and it 18-2 and get the crowd on its feet. The run eventually extended to 23-0 as Cvrkalj knocked down a putback as time expired in the first to make it 33-30 after 20 minutes of play. three to make it 23-2 with 10:07 on the clock. Greiner and Knutson each scored eight first-half points to lead the way while McCollum Bolding hit a free throw to end an 8:47 scoreless drought, but Lehigh answered, extending its added five. In total, eight Mountain Hawks scored in the first half in a balanced all-around effort. run to 32-3 after a Greiner three from the corner. Lehigh shot 43 percent (12-of-28) in the first half to Quinnipiac’s 39 percent (11-of-28), but the The strong play and strong passing continued as sophomore Corey Schaefer found freshman Mountain Hawks were just 20 percent (2-of-10) from long range. Justin Goldsborough for a layup, making it 40-9 with 5:42 on the clock. Carter scored his first career Quinnipiac pulled within 37-36 with a chance to take a lead, but McCollum grabbed a points with 42 seconds to go, knocking down a pair of free throws to make it 46-17, which stood as the big rebound and began a fastbreak the other way which ended with a big Anthony D’Orazio halftime score. three from the corner to make it 40-36 with 16:18 on the clock. Lehigh scored the first four points of the second behind a McCollum floater and Greiner jumper The teams went back and forth until McCollum knocked down a three off an inbounds to make it 50-17. The Mountain Hawks took a 60-25 advantage with 16:12 on the clock behind a D’Orazio play to make it 53-46 with 12:06 left in the second half. Quinnipiac again had an answer as layup, his second basket in the span of 2:03. The roll continued as the Mountain Hawks took their first 40-point behind a Cvrkalj three, making Shannon hit a three on the ensuing possession to quickly pull within four. it 71-32 with 12:40 to go. McCollum followed with a driving layup then three-pointer on the ensuing A steal and ensuing layup by Young tied the score at 57, capping off an 11-4 Quinnipiac possessions for a 76-32 advantage. run. With 5:16 to play, the Bobcats took their first lead since midway through the first half when Lehigh’s led grew to as much as 45 following a Cvrkalj fastbreak layup which made it 78-33 with Young hit a pair of free throws to make it 62-61. 8:29 remaining. Fairleigh Dickinson responded with a 10-2 run to pull within 80-43, but a Conroy Balti- But that’s when McCollum took over, scoring 14 straight Lehigh points to help the more layup and Cvrkalj layup off a nice feed from Carter put Lehigh up 41 (84-43) with 5:43 to go. Mountain Hawks pull away. It began with a three-pointer with 3:55 to play to give Lehigh the The Knights pulled within 39 at 93-54 following a Lonnie Robinson jumper with 2:43 remain- lead back at 64-62 before following with 11 more. Quinnipiac only had four points in that span ing, but the Mountain Hawks’ offense caught fire once again to reach the 100-point plateau. Carter hit as Lehigh’s defense bore down over the final minutes. The Mountain Hawks held the Bobcats a three-pointer to make it 96-54 then Cvrkalj knocked down his fourth trey of the game. Senior Cory Goodman added a three with 28 seconds remaining to give Lehigh 100 points and the 102-62 win. scoreless for a span of 2:56 between a pair of Azotam free throws with 3:40 to play and Dave Johnson free throws with 44 seconds on the clock.
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GAME 9 - DEC. 4, 2012 GAME 10 - DEC. 8, 2012 STABLER ARENA DEGOL ARENA LEHIGH 81, FORDHAM 63 LEHIGH 83, SAINT FRANCIS (PA) 67
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to a 20-point halftime LORETTO, Pa. - Lehigh opened the game on a 13-0 run and held off Saint Francis the rest lead then held on in the second half to beat Fordham, 81-63 on Tuesday evening in Stabler Arena. of the way as the Mountain Hawks won their seventh straight game on Saturday, 83-67. With The win marks the Mountain Hawks’ sixth in a row as they improve to 7-2, equaling their best the win, Lehigh is off to its best start after 10 games (8-2) since 1938-39. Senior C.J. McCollum record after nine games since the 1980-81 season. All five starters posted double-figure points, led led the way with 29 points, falling just one shy of his fourth 30-point game of the season. by 21 from junior Mackey McKnight. McCollum’s 29 points came on 8-of-15 shooting and a perfect 11-of-11 from the free It marked the third time in McKnight’s career that he reached the 20-point plateau as he throw line. He also tied a season high with nine rebounds. Senior Gabe Knutson added 18 finished 7-of-11 from the field while adding five assists as well. Eight of his points came in the points while junior Mackey McKnight had 13. Knutson jumped one spot on the Lehigh all-time game’s final 3:04, helping Lehigh fight off a Fordham comeback attempt. scoring list (to 16th) while he jumped five spots (from 55th to 50th) on the Patriot League list Senior Gabe Knutson scored 18 points to reach 1,238 for his career. In the process, he moved as he currently owns 1,256 career points. from 19th to 17th in school history, passing Austen Rowland (1,230) and Norm Brandl (1,231). Se- The win extended the Mountain Hawks’ winning streak to 11 vs. NEC foes. In the process, niors and posted 13 points apiece while junior Holden Greiner C.J. McCollum Anthony D’Orazio Lehigh eclipsed 80 points for the fourth time in its last five games. added a season-high 10 points to go with a career-high six assists and four steals. The Mountain Hawks got off to a fast start, scoring the game’s first 13 points to take a Fordham held a 42-27 advantage in rebounds led by eight from center Ryan Canty, who also commanding 13-0 lead. McCollum assisted on the first two baskets, first a Knutson layup then posted 14 points. Bryan Smith finished with 17 points and seven boards. The Mountain Hawks held a 28-4 edge in fast break points, including a 17-0 edge in the first half. McKnight layup on a homerun pass down court. Baskets by Anthony D’Orazio and Knutson McCollum took a nice feed from Knutson on the game’s first possession, finishing the layup made it 8-0 while McCollum added a jumper and three-pointer to make it 13-0 with 14:16 to make it 2-0. After Knutson scored three straight, Fordham scored its first points with 16:35 on remaining in the first half. the clock before McCollum answered with a three-pointer and fast break layup on back-to-back Saint Francis had an answer, scoring its first points of the afternoon with 13:52 on the possessions to make it 10-2 with 15:18 remaining in the first half. clock, then following with four more to pull within 13-6. The Mountain Hawks continued to push in transition, extending their lead to 16-6 with 13:54 Lehigh answered with a 9-2 run capped off by two Conroy Baltimore free throws to to go as a D’Orazio fast break layup forced an early Fordham timeout. make it 22-8 with 9:57 on the clock. A three-pointer by Branden Frazier pulled the Rams within 18-9, but Greiner immediately However, the Red Flash came right back with an 8-0 run including two of Dominique answered with a three on the other end to make it 21-9 with 12:09 remaining. Fordham pulled Major’s three first-half threes. That quickly pulled Saint Francis within 22-16 with 8:57 to within 21-12, but D’Orazio found Knutson twice on a fast break (with a Rams’ timeout in between) play. to put Lehigh up 25-12. After trading three-pointers, Lehigh staged a mini 7-0 run to open a double-digit lead The Rams pulled within 28-18 following a Canty offensive rebound and layup, but Lehigh once again at 32-19 following an emphatic Greiner dunk and McCollum three-point play with scored 11 of the next 15 points to open a 39-22 advantage following a Greiner three-pointer and 6:40 on the clock. two McKnight free throws. A Greiner three-point play with 39 seconds on the clock made it 44-24, The Mountain Hawks opened their largest lead of the half (16) following a Greiner three which stood as the halftime score. off a nice feed from Corey Schaefer which made it 41-25 with 2:30 remaining in the first. Lehigh Fordham came out of the locker room strong, scoring nine of the first 13 points forcing Reed went into halftime with a 43-28 advantage, the fifth time in the last six halves that it’s scored to call an early timeout. A Jermaine Myers jumper pulled Fordham within 44-29, but the Mountain 40 or more points. Hawks answered with a McCollum steal and layup then McKnight fast break layup off another McCollum and McKnight each scored 10 first-half points while Knutson added eight nifty feed from D’Orazio, making it 48-29. However, the Rams came back with the next four to and Greiner had five. Lehigh shot 58 percent from the field (15-of-26) including 40 percent from again pull within 15 (48-33) which forced Reed’s timeout. three-point range (4-of-10). Saint Francis shot 37 percent (11-of-30) and 33 percent from long Lehigh answered with an 8-2 run capped off by a Knutson three-point play to make it 56-35 distance (4-of-12). with 12:39 remaining. McKnight opened the second half with a three to make it 46-28, but the Red Flash scored The Rams again responded with the next five to pull back within 56-40, but the run was the next seven to pull within 46-35 following an Anthony Ervin three-point play with 18:05 ended by two free throws from sophomore Conroy Baltimore with 11:15 to go, Lehigh’s first bench remaining. Lehigh had an answer, going on a 9-1 run capped off by a transition three from points of the evening. That sparked a mini 6-0 run which included a layup from McKnight and two McCollum off a nifty feed from McKnight. That gave the Mountain Hawks their first 20-point McCollum free throws to give Lehigh its largest lead of the game (62-40) with 9:18 on the clock. However, Fordham answered in a big way, posting a 19-6 run over the next 5:23 to pull lead of the afternoon at 55-35 with 16:03 to play, forcing Saint Francis to call timeout. within single digits for the first time since midway through the first half. A Frazier jumper made The Red Flash scored the next four, but McCollum answered with four straight to reopen it 68-59 with 3:55 remaining. a 20-point, 59-39 lead. Saint Francis again scored four straight, but Lehigh responded to open Lehigh had an answer as D’Orazio knocked down a big three-pointer with 3:32 to go off a nice up a 20-point margin once again as a Stefan Cvrkalj trey made it 67-47 forcing a Saint Francis feed from McCollum. D’Orazio then snatched a rebound on the defensive end and led McKnight timeout with 7:59 to play. for a three-point play on the fast break. Less than a minute later, McKnight finished a three-point A Knutson three made it 72-52 with 6:31 remaining, but the Red Flash had one last gasp, play on an impressive individual effort to cap off a 9-0 run and make it 77-59 with 2:19 left in the scoring 12 of the next 17 points as an Umar Shannon three-pointer made it 77-64 with 3:06 second. remaining. McCollum answered with a big jumper then two free throws to end any hopes the Lehigh closed it out from there, eclipsing 80 points for the third time in the last four games Red Flash had. Lehigh went on for the 83-67 victory. and fifth time this season.
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GAME 11 - DEC. 20, 2012 GAME 12 - DEC. 29, 2012 THE SUPER PIT STABLER ARENA LEHIGH 90, NORTH TEXAS 75 BRYANT 80, LEHIGH 79
DENTON, Texas - Without the nation’s leading scorer, the Lehigh men’s basketball team came to- BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bryant jumped out to an early lead and Lehigh couldn’t recover as the gether for one of its most impressive wins of the season, defeating North Texas 90-75 on Thursday evening. Mountain Hawks dropped a heartbreaking 80-79 final on Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. The Down 21-18 midway through the first half, the Mountain Hawks scored 34 of the final 46 first-half points to Bulldogs scored the go-ahead basket with 1.3 seconds remaining to snap the Mountain Hawks’ eight- pull away. Senior Gabe Knutson paced the offense with 28 points while junior Mackey McKnight scored a game winning streak and win themselves for the seventh time in their last nine contests. Senior C.J. career-high 25 and tied a season-high seven assists. McCollum returned from injury to score 34 points on 9-of-18 shooting and 6-of-10 from three-point Despite a 12-day layoff between games, Lehigh extended its winning streak to eight as the Mountain range. Hawks improve to 9-2 after 11 games. It marks their best start after 11 games since the 1925-26 season (87 years) McCollum eclipsed 30 points for the fourth time this season and first time since Nov. 27 at while the eight-game winning streak is their longest (in the regular season) since that same campaign. Quinnipiac. His six made three-pointers were his most since last Jan. 14 at Colgate when he finished Senior C.J. McCollum was out of the lineup due to a mild ankle injury. It marked the first game of his collegiate career that he’s missed; he appeared in 109 straight to begin his Lehigh career. Knutson scored 7-of-12. McCollum also knocked down 10-of-11 free throws while adding four rebounds, two assists 19 first-half points, marking a career high for points in a half. He finished 10-of-14 from the field and 4-of-5 and two steals. from three-point range as he’s now hit a dazzling 59.4 percent of his field goals this season. In the process, Senior Holden Greiner posted his third-career double-double (and first since his sophomore Knutson passed former teammate Zahir Carrington on Lehigh’s all-time scoring list; Knutson is now 15th in season). He finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 6-of-10 from the field and 3-of-4 from school history with 1,284 career points, which also bumped him two spots to 48th in Patriot League history. three-point range. Junior Mackey McKnight added 12 points and seven assists as well. Knutson battled North Texas’ Tony Mitchell, a 2013 NBA Draft prospect. Mitchell was strong with Bryant was led by Alex Francis who posted a team-leading 21 points and 14 rebounds. Dyami 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting to go with nine rebounds while Alzee Williams added 20 points and Jordan Starks added 20, Frankie Dobbs had 17 (including the game winner) and Joe O’Shea posted 15. Those Williams had 12. four combined for 73 of the Bulldogs’ 80 points. Bryant finished at 46 percent from three-point range McKnight’s 25-point effort marked a career high as he finished 8-of-18 from the field and 7-of-9 from (12-of-26) led by a strong first half when it shot 56 percent from long distance (9-of-16). the free throw line while adding four rebounds and a season-high tying seven assists. It came in front of A Greiner layup gave Lehigh an early 7-5 lead, but Bryant answered with a 15-2 run to take a 20-9 numerous family members as McKnight is originally from Houston, Texas. advantage following a pair of Francis free throws. The Bulldogs knocked down their first four three- Senior Holden Greiner was strong with 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds while junior Anthony pointers, all coming in that span. Starks had three of them, coming on three straight possessions. D’Orazio contributed eight points and a career-high seven boards. Junior B.J. Bailey made his season debut, Down 24-14, Lehigh scored seven of the next nine points capped off by a fastbreak layup from posting three points and five rebounds in 23 minutes of action while sophomore Corey Schaefer added a sophomore Corey Schaefer off a nifty feed from McKnight. That made it 26-21 with 9:46 to go in the spark off the bench with eight points. first half. Both offenses struggled in the early going as Greiner scored the game’s first points with 17:37 left in the The Mountain Hawks pulled within a single possession with 5:15 on the clock as a McKnight first half. A pair of Knutson free throws made it 4-0 before Mitchell scored got North Texas on the scoreboard with 15:55 remaining. With Lehigh up 6-4, Schaefer scored eight straight Lehigh points. He knocked down jumper cut Bryant’s lead to 33-30. The Bulldogs again had an answer, scoring seven of the next 11 to two consecutive threes before converting a driving bank shot to give the Mountain Hawks a 14-10 lead with go ahead 41-34 with 2:55 remaining in the first. 12:35 on the clock. Lehigh responded with six straight points to pull within 41-40. Included was a corner three from North Texas answered with six straight points capped off by a Jordan Williams fastbreak dunk to give Anthony D’Orazio off a feed from McCollum. However, an O’Shea trey (his fourth of the half) made the Mean Green their first lead (16-14), forcing Reed to call timeout. it 44-40 after 20 minutes of play. A D’Orazio three quickly gave Lehigh a 17-16 lead while Knutson’s first of three first-half treys gave The story of the first half was Bryant’s shooting as O’Shea was 4-of-5 from long range to pace the Mountain Hawks a 23-21 advantage. That came with 8:24 left in the first half, giving Lehigh a lead it the attack. The Bulldogs shot 47 percent from the field (15-of-32) and 56 percent from long distance wouldn’t relinquish. Knutson’s three helped sparked an incredible Lehigh run. After a Mitchell dunk made (9-of-16) while Lehigh was 50 percent (15-of-30) and 36 percent from three (4-of-11). it 21-18 North Texas, the Mountain Hawks scored 34 of the next 46 points spanning the final 10:16 of the first The Mountain Hawks caught fire from three early in the second half as Greiner knocked down a half. pair and McCollum added another in the first four minutes. Greiner’s second trey gave Lehigh a 49-48 Another Knutson trey made it 28-23. Lehigh finished the first half with 12 assists on 19 baskets as the advantage, its first lead since 7-5. impressive team play was evident throughout. One example came with 5:34 remaining as McKnight finished McCollum added a three on the ensuing possession for a four-point margin at 52-48, but the a backdoor cut and layup from Bailey to make it 34-25. Bulldogs scored 12 of the next 16 points capped off by a Dobbs three then driving layup, which gave Greiner gave Leigh its first double-digit lead as a free throw made it 37-27. Less than a minute later, Bryant its halftime lead back at four (60-56) with 12:28 remaining. Bailey knocked down a trey with 3:04 to go for a 44-29 lead. Knutson’s third three-pointer of the first half McCollum knocked down a three from the corner to tie the score at 62, just one possession after made it 49-31 with less than a minute remaining. Jacob Holmen had a dunk with three seconds to go, but McKnight knocked down a half-court shot with time winding down to give Lehigh a 52-33 lead following 20 he found Cvrkalj for a wide-open three. minutes of play. Tied at 64, Bryant scored four straight points forcing Lehigh to call timeout after a Starks of- Greiner scored on the first possession of the second half, but North Texas responded with one of its fensive rebound and putback with 8:03 to play. most spirited runs of the game. The Mean Green scored six in a row and eight of the next 10 to make it 56-41 Trailing 71-66, Lehigh answered with a 5-0 run capped off by a McCollum three from the top of following a Holmen jumper with 17:09 remaining. the key to even the score at 71 with 4:39 on the clock. McCollum went on to score nine straight Lehigh Lehigh had an answer as Knutson finished a dunk and D’Orazio knocked down a three to give the points as another trey gave the Mountain Hawks a 77-75 advantage with 2:01 to play. Mountain Hawks a 20-point lead once again (61-41). North Texas again pulled within 15 at 67-52 following a The lead was short-lived as Starks answered just 18 seconds later with a trey of his own. McK- Roger Franklin dunk. Knutson answered with his fourth three of the evening to make it 70-52. Less than two night hit two free throws to help Lehigh regain a 79-78 lead, but Dobbs had something to say. With minutes later, Greiner converted a fastbreak layup just 13 seconds after knocking down a pair of free throws. six seconds remaining, he took the inbounds feed and went all the way to the hoop for the go-ahead That gave Lehigh a 20-point lead again (77-56) with 8:31 left in the second. layup. The Mountain Hawks continued to extend their lead as two McKnight free throws gave them their After a timeout, junior B.J. Bailey unleashed a full-court heave which senior Gabe Knutson largest lead at 85-61 with 5:16 remaining. caught underneath the basket. He tried to get a shot off, but it hit the bottom of the rim as Bryant walked The Mean Green ended the game on a 14-5 run, but it wasn’t nearly enough as Lehigh easily hung on away winners for the seventh time in its last nine games. for the 90-75 victory.
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GAME 13 - JAN. 5, 2013 GAME 14 - JAN. 8, 2013 SIEGEL CENTER STABLER ARENA VCU 59, LEHIGH 55 LEHIGH 81, MUHLENBERG 46 RICHMOND, Va. – Down by double figures late in the first half and without star C.J. BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team wrapped up nonleague play McCollum, the Lehigh men’s basketball team dropped a tight 59-55 final at VCU on Saturday. with a strong 81-46 win over fellow Lehigh Valley foe Muhlenberg on Tuesday evening McCollum suffered an injury late in the first half, but the rest of the squad rallied to take a in Stabler Arena. Four Mountain Hawks (10-4) finished with double-figure points, led by one-point halftime lead and stay within a possession for much of the second. Senior Holden a season-high 15 from junior Anthony D’Orazio. Sophomore Corey Schaefer added a Greiner tied a season high with 17 points while classmate Gabe Knutson added 10 as the career-high 11 assists, the most by a Lehigh player in three years. Mountain Hawks had a chance to tie with less than a minute remaining. D’Orazio fell just two points shy of tying his career high of 17 set in his first collegiate McCollum scored four points in 15 minutes before suffering a foot injury; he did not game at Penn State. Senior Holden Greiner added 14 points while senior Gabe Knutson had return. His teammates picked up the slack in a big way, using a 13-2 run to gain momentum, 13 and sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj posted 12. Freshman Justin Goldsborough impressed and a one-point lead, into halftime. in extended minutes with a career-high six points and eight rebounds, which was also a Greiner’s 17 points tied a season high while he added nine rebounds. Knutson had seven team high. Sophomore Conroy Baltimore tied a career high with nine points to go with boards while junior Anthony D’Orazio pulled down five to go with his six points. Sophomore five boards. Corey Schaefer scored nine points, which included 2-of-3 from three-point range. Schaefer knocked down both of his field goal attempts and finished with six points, Treveon Graham led VCU with 17 points while Troy Daniels - who knocked down 11 to go with his career-high 11 assists. Marquis Hall was the last Mountain Hawk to reach three-pointers in his last game - was held to only 11 points (on 3-of-9 from long range). Rob double figures in that category when he had 10 against Bucknell on Jan. 23, 2010. Brandenberg also added 11 points. Muhlenberg’s Austin Curry got the scoring started with a three from the corner, but Lehigh took an early lead as a Greiner three and Knutson layup made it 5-2 with 18:06 the Mountain Hawks answered with seven in a row beginning with a Mackey McKnight on the clock. A Knutson jumper extended the advantage to 7-4 just over a minute later as the fastbreak layup off a feed from D’Orazio. D’Orazio followed with a three from the corner senior duo continued to score the Mountain Hawks’ first nine points. before a Knutson layup made it 7-3 with 16:07 left in the first half. Tied at nine, VCU strung together a 14-4 run to open a 23-13 advantage with 7:36 to go in the first half. A three from Brandenberg broke the 9-9 tie and gave the Rams their first Lehigh used a 7-0 run to open its first double-digit lead of the game. The stretch lead of the game. Daniels hit his second trey of the first half in that stretch to make it 21-13 began with a Knutson three-point play before Cvrkalj knocked down a pair of free throws before a Melvin Johnson jumper gave VCU its first double-digit lead of the game. then layup to make it 17-7 with 12:33 on the clock. Down 27-17 and without McCollum, Lehigh staged an impressive 13-2 run to close Cvrkalj ended a 4:25 scoreless drought with a three to make it 20-9 with 8:08 re- out the first half. Schaefer hit a three from the corner off a nice dish from Greiner to make it maining. After a Goldsborough layup, Cvrkalj knocked down his second trey to make it 27-21. Greiner then knocked down a trey of his own to pull Lehigh within three. After a VCU 25-9 with 3:50 to go in the first half. The Mules ended a 7:26 scoreless drought as a Kevin layup, the Mountain Hawks closed the first with six straight points - a Justin Goldsborough Hargrove layup made it 28-11 with 4:50 on the clock. layup off a nifty McKnight pass, a D’Orazio offensive rebound and putback, and a McKnight A Baltimore dunk with 3:33 to play gave Lehigh its first 20-point lead at 32-11. driving layup with 40 seconds to go to make it 30-29 Lehigh after 20 minutes of play. Greiner scored eight straight Lehigh points to help the Mountain Hawks open a 40-17 Greiner led the Mountain Hawks with eight first-half points while Knutson had five advantage. D’Orazio added a late first-half layup to make it 42-17 following 20 minutes of and McCollum and D’Orazio added four apiece. In total, eight different players scored in play. the first 20 minutes. Graham and Daniels led VCU with eight points apiece. Lehigh shot 39 Greiner scored a team-leading 11 points in the first half while Cvrkalj added 10, percent from the field (10-of-26) including 30 percent from three-point range (3-of-10) while D’Orazio had eight and Knutson added seven. Schaefer dished eight first-half assists. After the Rams were 39 percent (12-of-31) and 20 percent from long distance (2-of-15). a slow start shooting, the Mountain Hawks finished at 53 percent in the first half (16-of-30) Schaefer scored Lehigh’s first four second half points via a free throw and three-pointer including 41 percent from long range (7-of-17). Muhlenberg shot 21 percent from the field which made it 34-31 with 17:10 on the clock. VCU answered with seven of the next eight points (7-of-34) and long distance (3-of-14). as a Graham trey gave the Rams the lead back at 38-35 with 14:06 remaining in the second Lehigh opened a 28-point lead at 48-20 following a Knutson layup. Up 52-24, half. Muhlenberg responded with a mini run, scoring six of the next eight points to pull within VCU opened a six-point, 42-36 lead following another Graham jumper with 10:20 to 54-30 following a pair of Malique Killing free throws with 12:19 on the clock. play, but sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj found Greiner for an easy layup after breaking the press A Greiner three-point play ended a mini 2:41 scoreless drought, giving Lehigh a to pull within 42-38. 57-30 advantage midway through the second half. A McKnight three and Knutson jumper erased a five-point deficit and pulled Lehigh Schaefer knocked down a three with 9:02 on the clock to give Lehigh its first 30-point even at 46 with 6:16 to play. However, VCU answered and wouldn’t trail the rest of the way. lead at 62-31. The Mountain Hawks continued to extend their lead from there, with their The Rams went up four on multiple occasions, but the Mountain Hawks wouldn’t go away. A largest advantage coming at the final horn, as a Goldsborough jumper and Schaefer free Knutson offensive rebound and putback pulled Lehigh within 52-51 with 2:34 on the clock. throw rounded out the scoring. Lehigh had the ball with 31 seconds remaining down only two, but turned it over and the Rams hit their free throws down the stretch to seal the victory in front of the 27th consecutive sellout at the Siegel Center.
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GAME 15 - JAN. 12, 2013 GAME 16 - JAN. 16, 2013 STABLER ARENA BENDER ARENA LEHIGH 79, HOLY CROSS 47 LEHIGH 63, AMERICAN 57 BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team put together one of its most WASHINGTON, D.C. - Down 23-9 midway through the first half, the Lehigh men’s basketball complete games of the season, beating Holy Cross, 79-47, in the Patriot League opener on team responded in a big way, pulling out a hard-fought 63-57 win at American on Wednesday for Saturday. A balanced effort saw junior Mackey McKnight lead the way with 16 points while its first 2-0 Patriot League start in six seasons. Senior Holden Greiner led the offense with 22 points freshman Justin Goldsborough excelled on the glass with a career-high 10 rebounds. Lehigh behind a stellar 10-of-13 shooting while junior B.J. Bailey made a big steal with just over 30 seconds snapped a two-game losing streak in Patriot League openers to improve to 11-4 overall. Holy remaining and American down by three. The Mountain Hawks (12-4, 2-0 Patriot League) have now Cross falls to 8-8 and 0-1 in league play. won three in a row as they return home to host Colgate Saturday at 7 p.m. Junior added 11 points, six rebounds and five assists in a strong all-around The game was played in front of a nationally-televised audience on CBS Sports Network Mackey McKnight performance. Bailey had six points and two rebounds while sophomore Corey Schaefer had six points. and in front of a strong crowd of 2,172 fans, despite students being away for winter break. Junior Anthony D’Orazio and sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj added five apiece. Sophomore Conroy McKnight’s 16 points came on 6-of-8 shooting and 2-of-3 from three-point range. Senior Baltimore posted five rebounds, along with a tip-in to give Lehigh its first lead of the game, 29-28. Holden Greiner added 15 behind 4-of-7 from long distance while classmate Gabe Knutson American had four players finish with double-figure points, but got only nine points from the had 12 to move into 13th place in school history for career points (1,326). Knutson also moved rest of its team. The Eagles came out soaring, but were ultimately held to 27 percent shooting from up a spot to 43rd on the Patriot League career scoring list. three-point range (6-of-22). Lehigh’s defense was the story, holding Holy Cross to 30 percent shooting including With the win, Lehigh snapped a two-game losing streak at Bender Arena while improving to 26 percent in the first half. The Mountain Hawks’ three lowest point totals against have come 2-0 in league play for the first time since the 2006-07 season. in their last three games (59 at VCU, 46 vs. Muhlenberg and 47 on Saturday). Prior to that, the American knocked down its first three from long range to take an early 11-6 lead at the first fewest points Lehigh had allowed was 63 on Dec. 4 against Fordham. media timeout. Greiner impressed in the early going, making a move to the basket and finishing with Junior B.J. Bailey added a season-high nine points on 2-of-3 shooting while junior An- an emphatic slam to pull Lehigh within 6-4. He later made a bank shot to make it 9-6 before American thony D’Orazio had nine as well on 4-of-5 from the field. Sophomore Stefan Cvrkalj posted responded with a 7-0 run to open a 16-6 advantage with 13:26 left in the first half. seven while Corey Schaefer added five to go with three assists. Goldsborough scored six points McKnight broke a 5:11 scoreless drought with a three from the corner to pull Lehigh within to go with his career-high 10 rebounds. 16-9. The Eagles answered with another 7-0 run to take their largest lead at 14 (23-9) with 9:08 on the The Mountain Hawks held Holy Cross point guard Justin Burrell to 16 points and only clock. That’s when Lehigh answered in a big way, ending the half on a 24-5 run to take a 31-28 lead one assist while Phil Beans had 10. Lehigh held Dave Dudzinski, who was averaging a team- into the locker room. Greiner started it with a three from the top of the key before freshman Justin leading 16.3 points, to only seven on 1-of-6 shooting. The Mountain Hawks dominated the Goldsborough hit a layup off a nifty feed from McKnight, forcing American coach Jeff Jones to call rebounding battle against a strong rebounding team, 39-26. timeout. The sides went back and forth through the middle of the first half. A Greiner three-pointer A three-point play from Bailey pulled Lehigh within 28-25 with 3:40 on the clock. Greiner fin- gave Lehigh a 9-5 advantage with 16:42 to go, but Holy Cross’ Jordan Stevens answered with ished the half with four of the Mountain Hawks’ last six points. A tip-in from Baltimore gave Lehigh a trey of his own before a Burrell layup gave the Crusaders their first lead at 10-9 with 15:58 its first lead of the game at 29-28 before Greiner finished another move to make it 31-28 at the half. left in the first half. In total, the Mountain Hawks held American scoreless for the final 4:37 of the first half after a Malcolm Miller knocked down a free throw with 9:06 on the clock to give Holy Cross Daniel Munoz jumper gave the Eagles a 28-22 lead. a 17-16 advantage, but Lehigh responded in a big way. The Mountain Hawks promptly went Greiner led the way with 16 first-half points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting including 2-of-2 from on a 14-0 run, beginning with four threes. Schaefer started the run while Bailey and Cvrkalj three-point range. Lehigh shot 45 percent in the first half (13-of-29) to American’s 36 percent (11-of- added treys, with a Knutson old-fashioned three-point play in between. 31). The Mountain Hawks were 38 percent from long range (3-of-8) while the Eagles were 25 percent Dudzinski knocked down a pair of free throws with 2:58 left in the first half to end a 6:08 (4-of-16). scoreless drought. That cut Lehigh’s lead to 11 (30-19), which stood as the margin heading into Lehigh scored nine of the first 11 second-half points to open a 38-30 lead following a Gabe halftime (34-23). Knutson hoop with 18:11 on the clock. American answered by going on a 12-4 run capped off by a Stephen Lumpkins layup with Knutson lead the way with seven first-half points while Greiner added six and McKnight 12:16 on the clock. However, McKnight found Schaefer in the corner for a three just 19 seconds later and Schaefer posted five. Lehigh shot 40 percent in the first (12-of-30) to Holy Cross’ 26 percent to give Lehigh a 45-42 lead back again. (6-of-23) while holding a 24-17 advantage on the glass. The Mountain Hawks extended their run to 9-0, which included five straight from Cvrkalj. The The Mountain Hawks came out of the locker on fire. After a Miller three on Holy Cross’ first came via a fastbreak layup before following with a three-pointer, forcing American to call timeout first possession, Lehigh scored nine of the next 12 points which included a pair of Greiner with 9:20 left in the second half. treys. That made it 43-29 with 15:58 left in the second. The lead continued to grow as McKnight The run extended to 12-0 following a McKnight layup. Lumpkins snapped American’s 4:11 scored six straight points to turn a 12-point lead into 18. He knocked down a jumper, pair of scoreless drought with a free throw before hitting a layup to pull the Eagles within 55-45 with 7:25 on free throws then fastbreak layup, all in the span of 1:14 span, to make it 49-31. the clock. Up 49-33, Lehigh used a 10-0 run to erase any doubt as a Cvrkalj steal and fastbreak The Eagles answered with four straight points and 10 of the next 13 as a Blake Jolivette driving layup made it 59-33 with 9:07 remaining. The Mountain Hawks’ lead swelled to 30 (67-37) as layup pulled American within 58-55 with 58.9 seconds left in the second. However, Lehigh buckled Bailey knocked down a three-pointer with 6:28 on the clock. down when it mattered most, and it came on the defensive end. American got the ball back looking Holy Cross pulled as close as 23 (67-44), but the Mountain Hawks again responded by to tie with a three, but Bailey stripped Munoz then the Mountain Hawks hit three free throws down outscoring the Crusaders 12-3 the rest of the way for the 79-47 win, Lehigh’s third win this the stretch to close out the hard-fought 63-57 win. season by 30 or more points.
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GAME 17 - JAN. 19, 2013 GAME 18 - JAN. 27, 2013 STABLER ARENA SOJKA PAVILION LEHIGH 60, COLGATE 45 LEHIGH 65, BUCKNELL 62 BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team jumped out to a 9-0 lead LEWISBURG, Pa. - In its fifth game without star C.J. McCollum, the Lehigh men’s basketball and wouldn’t look back, extending the lead to 17 before holding off Colgate, 60-45 on went to Bucknell and won anyway, topping the Bison 65-62 in front of a raucous crowd on Wednesday Saturday evening in Stabler Arena. Three Mountain Hawks (13-4, 3-0 Patriot League) fin- evening in Sojka Pavilion. Junior B.J. Bailey shattered his career high with 18 points on 5-of-8 shooting and 4-of-4 from three-point range while sophomore Mackey McKnight had 15. Lehigh’s three-point ished with double-digit points, led by 14 points and seven rebounds from junior Mackey shooting was the story, finishing 56 percent from long distance against one of the nation’s best defending McKnight. Senior Holden Greiner posted his fourth-career double-double in the win, the three. The Mountain Hawks improve to 14-5 and 4-0 in league play while Bucknell drops to 16-4 scoring 12 points and adding 12 rebounds as Lehigh won its fourth straight game to set and 3-1 in the Patriot League. up a first-place showdown at Bucknell Wednesday. The win gave Lehigh sole possession of first place in the Patriot League. The Mountain Hawks The effort came in front of a season-high crowd of 2,709 fans in Stabler Arena. won their third straight at Sojka Pavilion after topping them 56-53 last February and 82-77 in the Patriot Junior Anthony D’Orazio posted 12 points and a career-high eight rebounds while League Championship Game last March. Bucknell’s last three home losses have all come to Lehigh as the Bison entered a perfect 7-0 at home this season. senior added seven points and junior had six. Greiner’s 12 Gabe Knutson B.J. Bailey Senior Holden Greiner scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half to help Lehigh jump out to an boards were one shy of a career high. Freshman Justin Goldsborough added five points early 15-point lead. Bucknell came back to take its first lead in the second half, going up as many as off the bench behind a perfect 2-of-2 shooting. seven, but the resilient Mountain Hawks fought back. It marked only the second time in Bucknell’s last Lehigh’s defense continued to shine as it allowed 50 or fewer points for the third seven games it allowed 60 points, the other being Missouri who’s currently ranked 22nd in the nation. time in its last four games. The Mountain Hawks held Colgate’s leading scorer Murphy Muscala, who leads the nation with 13 double-doubles, was held to just 16 points on 7-of-15 Burnatowski, who was averaging 17.9 points coming in, to just two on 1-of-13 shooting. shooting, along with eight rebounds. Joe Willman added 15 points and nine boards while Dom Hoff- The Raiders were led offensively by Brandon James who scored 12 points. He was the man chipped in with 10. Senior Gabe Knutson posted six points and nine rebounds while freshman Justin Goldsborough only Colgate player in double figures. had six points and three boards, including a big defensive rebound and free throw in the game’s final Lehigh jumped out to an early 9-0 lead before Colgate scored its first points with minute. Sophomore Corey Schaefer knocked down a pair of threes for six points as well. 15:41 left in the first half. Knutson started it with a three-point play before a Greiner fast- Lehigh jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead after a McKnight three with 16:47 left in the first half. Ryan break layup made it 5-0, forcing Colgate coach Matt Langel to call timeout just a minute Hill scored Bucknell’s first points 21 seconds later behind a driving layup, but the Mountain Hawks in. answered right back as Knutson found Greiner driving to the hoop to make it 7-2. Greiner added two more layups for the 9-0 advantage. Lehigh opened its first double Muscala scored his first points with 15:09 on the clock, but Lehigh answered with a 7-0 run over the next 3:24, which included threes from Greiner and Bailey. That made it 14-4 and forced Bucknell digit lead following a D’Orazio three with 15:16 on the clock. Colgate pulled within five coach Dave Paulsen to call timeout with 12:35 left in the first. (12-7), but the Mountain Hawks responded with a 10-2 run to make it 22-9 following a Muscala ended the run with a free throw with 11:45 on the clock, but Bailey answered on the Greiner three-pointer as he posted all nine of his first-half points in the first 8:32. other end with his second three-pointer in less than three minutes to put Lehigh up 17-5. He then added The Raiders pulled within 27-16, but the Mountain Hawks used a 6-0 run to open a nifty floater to give the Mountain Hawks a 19-7 advantage with 10:40 on the clock. their largest lead of the first half. The stretch began with an emphatic dunk from Golds- Leading 19-10 after a Cameron Ayers free throw, Lehigh scored eight of the next 10 points borough off a nice feed from McKnight. D’Orazio finished the run with a jumper and capped off by a Schaefer three, his second trey in 1:12, to give the Mountain Hawks a 27-12 lead. That fastbreak layup in a 23-second span to make it 33-16 with 5:59 left in the first half. forced Bucknell to call its second timeout with 6:03 on the clock. However, the Bison immediately answered in a big way, staging a 14-0 run to pull back within Ahead 39-22 following a Bailey trey, Colgate scored the final four first-half points one (27-26) following a Willman basket. The run began with six straight from Bryson Johnson, includ- to pull within 13 (39-26) at the half. ing a rare four-point play. Greiner knocked down a big jumper in the lane to end a long 5:35 scoreless D’Orazio led the way with 10 first-half points, along with five rebounds, while drought and give Lehigh a 29-26 advantage in the final minute, but Willman knocked down another Greiner added nine points, and McKnight six. The Mountain Hawks shot 49 percent from long jumper with time expiring to pull Bucknell within one at the half. the field (16-of-33) and 55 percent from three-point range (6-of-11) while Colgate shot 36 Bucknell carried the momentum into the second half, scoring the first four points. But a Knutson percent (10-of-28) and 18 percent form long distance (2-of-11). Lehigh held the edge in offensive rebound and putback followed by Bailey’s third three-pointer of the game, gave Lehigh the lead back again at 34-32 with 17:31 on the clock. rebounding, 20-17. Pat Moore scored five first-half points to lead Colgate. Bucknell answered with the next five to go up 37-34. The lead eventually swelled to 44-37 after a Lehigh opened a 16-point lead following a layup and Goldsborough free throw Ryan Hill runner with 12:46 remaining, but Lehigh answered with a 10-0 run, six points from McKnight just over a minute into the second half. The Raiders continued to hang around, pulling and four from Bailey, to make it 47-44 midway through the second half. within 13 or 14 on multiple occasions, but the Mountain Hawks continued to extend their The Bison again had an answer, scoring nine of the next 11 points as an Ayers runner made it lead to 16. 53-49 Bucknell with 7:52 to play. With the Bison leading 56-51, Bailey knocked down his fourth three- Up 54-38 following a pair of Stefan Cvrkalj free throws with 7:26 remaining, Colgate pointer of the game to pull Lehigh within two again. A Goldsborough layup tied the score at 56 then after Muscala gave Bucknell the lead, McKnight staged a mini 6-0 run to pull within 10 (54-44) following a Moore layup with 3:35 to go. hit a big three-pointer to give Lehigh a lead it wouldn’t relinquish. Knutson had a big layup 1:34 later However, Lehigh’s defense continued to stand tall, allowing only one point over the final to make it 61-58, then the Lehigh defense bore down to close out the victory. The Mountain Hawks hit three minutes while extending its lead back to 15 at the final whistle. enough free throws down the stretch, and Ayers missed a desperation three at the buzzer, as Lehigh held on for the 65-62 victory.
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GAME 19 - JAN. 27, 2013 STABLER ARENA LAFAYETTE 78, LEHIGH 57 BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh men’s basketball team couldn’t overcome an early deficit, as Lafayette’s hot-shooting sparked the Leopards (10-12, 3-2 Patriot League) to a 78-57 win over the Mountain Hawks (14-5, 4-1) in front of a season-high 3,279 fans at Stabler Arena Sunday. Senior Gabe Knutson and juniors Mackey McKnight and B.J. Bailey led the way with 12 points apiece as Lehigh’s 12-game Patriot League winning streak (dating back to last season) was snapped. The Mountain Hawks shot just 25 percent in the first half (8-of-32) to fall into an eight-point halftime deficit. Then in the second, Lafayette knocked down 21-of-30 from the field (70 percent) to win going away. Bailey’s 12 points came on 5-of-10 shooting. McKnight added six assists, with no turnovers, while senior Holden Greiner scored all nine of his points in the second half. Five Leopards finished with double-figure points, paced by Levi Giese who had 17 on 6-of-12 shooting, including 5-of-10 from three-point range. Seth Hinrichs had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Both sides got off to a slow start offensively, with Lehigh leading 4-2 at the first media timeout. A Bailey three gave the Mountain Hawks the advantage with 16:36 left in the first half, Bailey’s fifth straight make from long distance. Giese knocked down a trey to give Lafayette a 9-6 advantage, but the Mountain Hawks answered with five of the next seven, including a McKnight layup, to tie the score at 11 with 11:52 remaining. Knutson finished a driving layup to pull Lehigh within 14-13 with 10:39 on the clock, but Lafayette answered with a 10-0 run over the next 4:25 before freshman Justin Goldsborough ended it with an offensive rebound and put back to make it 24-15 with 6:14 remaining. Knutson scored Lehigh’s final three first-half points, via a layup and free throw, to pull the Mountain Hawks within 30-22 after 20 minutes of play. Lehigh knocked down 25 percent from the field (8-of-32) in the first half and 29 percent from long range (2-of-9). Lafayette shot 40 percent (12-of-30) and 29 percent from long distance (4-of-14). The Mountain Hawks held a 26-20 edge on the glass. Knutson hit a jumper in the first minute of the second, but Lafayette promptly answered with six straight points to take a 36-24 lead. The lead grew to 14 (43-29), but the Mountain Hawks responded with five straight behind a Bailey driving layup and Greiner three to pull Lehigh back within nine (43-34) with 14:48 to go. Hinrichs hit a three to give Lafayette a 52-37 lead, forcing Reed to call timeout with 10:18 to play. The Leopards caught fire from three, as treys from Joey Ptasinski and Giese gave Lafayette an 18-point lead. Another Giese trey made it 65-43, forcing Reed to call another timeout. The lead reached 25 (73-48) following a Giese fastbreak layup with 4:03 remaining. The Mountain Hawks tried to fight back, staging a 7-0 run to pull within 18, but it was too little too late.
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