The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (4-12) visit the Holy Cross Crusaders (7-9) in what should be a low-scoring game. Action begins at 1:05 pm ET on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The Crusaders are hoping to rebound after their 65-52 loss to Lafayette on Wednesday. Robert Champion was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. The Mountain Hawks, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 82-76 loss against Bucknell on Monday. Tim Kempton had a game-high 29 points.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams square off. Holy Cross ranks 312th in possessions per game (66.3), while Lehigh is 292nd (67.2).
Notes
Lehigh beats Holy Cross in both possessions per game and points per possession. The Mountain Hawks average 67.2 possessions and 1.013 points per possession, while the Crusaders average 66.3 possessions with .998 points per possession.
The Holy Cross Crusaders average an effective field goal percentage of 49.5% this season. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks have a subpar record of 2-9 when opponents have an eFG% of 49.5% or greater.
On average, Holy Cross attempts 22.0 three pointers and Lehigh attempts 18.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, both have losing records. The Holy Cross Crusaders are 4-7 while the Lehigh Mountain Hawks are 1-5.
Holy Cross has forced an average turnover percentage of 19.7% this season. Lehigh has a subpar 3-7 record when its TO% is 19.7% or higher.
