The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (13-14) will attempt to keep their seven-game winning streak alive when they meet the Colgate Raiders (13-14) at Cotterell Court. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
The Raiders enter this game hoping for similar success after barely hanging on to beat Loyola Maryland 93-90 on Sunday. Austin Tillotson was the team’s leading scorer with 20 points on 8-for-18 shooting. The Mountain Hawks, meanwhile, are coming off a 73-61 win against Lafayette on Sunday. Kahron Ross claimed his first double-double of the season with 11 points and 12 assists.
Over the last five games, Tillotson has taken his game to another level for the Raiders, averaging 19.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 2.4 three-pointers. The Mountain Hawks also have their own player combo that has upped their production in that same time frame. Ross has averaged 18.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers, while Tim Kempton has put up 18.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 block.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Colgate ranks 322nd in possessions per game (65.6), while Lehigh is 275th (67.2).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Mountain Hawks winning the first matchup 79-70. Austin Price had a stellar game with 28 points, eight rebounds, two assists, three steals, and four three-pointers.
Notes
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks average 67.2 possessions per game and 1.056 points per possession. The Colgate Raiders earn fewer possessions with 65.6, but they score more points with 1.067.
The Colgate Raiders average an effective field goal percentage of 52.9% this season. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks have an underachieving record of 4-7 when opponents have an eFG% of 52.9% or greater.
On average, the Colgate Raiders attempt 23.0 three point field goals per game and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks attempt 18.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 threes, Colgate has a 9-11 record and Lehigh has a 6-5 record.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks average 6.9 steals per game. When giving up 6 or more steals, the Colgate Raiders have an abysmal record (2-10) this season.
