Patriot League foes will collide when the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (6-14) face the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (7-14) at Stabler Arena. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 3.
The Mountain Hawks are hoping to rebound after their 75-73 loss to Boston University on Sunday. Despite the loss, Tim Kempton earned his fifth double-double this season with 24 points and 11 rebounds. The Greyhounds, meanwhile, are coming off a 68-65 win against Colgate on Monday. Andre Walker played well for Loyola Maryland, registering 17 points, five assists, and four rebounds.
Kempton has taken his game to another level over the last five games for the Mountain Hawks. During that stretch, he has averaged 20.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 0.8 steals. Jarred Jones has been hot for the Greyhounds. In the same five-game span, he is averaging 16.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.8 steals.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams, with the Greyhounds winning the first matchup 51-50. Walker had a standout performance in the victory, putting up 18 points, two rebounds, six assists, two steals, and two three-pointers.
Notes
Loyola Maryland won its last game by a three-point margin. In games decided by a margin of three points or less, Lehigh is 1-3. Loyola Maryland is 3-2 in close games this season.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks average a field goal percentage of 44.1% this season. The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have an underachieving record of 2-9 when opponents have a FG% of 44.1% or greater.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks rank lower for their field goal percentage (171st) than they do for their effective field goal percentage (163rd), but the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have a better FG% ranking (248th) than eFG% ranking (291st).
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks average 6.8 steals per game. When giving up 6 or more steals, the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have a subpar record (3-9) this season.
