The Colgate Raiders (10-9) visit Lehigh to play the Mountain Hawks (5-13) in a game that has the potential to be low-scoring. The game starts at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
The Mountain Hawks were beaten by Navy 69-64 the last time they played. Tim Kempton finished with 16 points to lead the team. The Raiders are coming off a 76-61 win over Holy Cross in their last outing. Malcolm Regisford shot 6 for 8 and led in scoring with 20 points.
Half-court execution will be at a premium as Lehigh ranks 293rd in the nation in possessions per game (66.9 possessions per game), while Colgate is 319th (66.0).
Notes
Lehigh averages 66.9 possessions per game, scoring 1.029 points on each possession. While Colgate averages fewer possessions per game with 66.0, they score more points per possession with 1.056.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks average an effective field goal percentage of 49.9% this season. The Colgate Raiders have a subpar record of 2-7 when opponents have an eFG% of 49.9% or greater.
On average, Lehigh attempts 18.0 three pointers and Colgate attempts 24.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks have an underachieving 2-5 record while the Colgate Raiders are even at 7-7.
Colgate has forced an average turnover percentage of 20.2% this season. Lehigh has an abysmal 2-8 record when its TO% is 20.2% or higher.
