FOUNTAIN HILL, Pa. (Interstat) — Lehigh used a strong second half to edge Loyola Maryland 88-81 in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Monday night at Stabler Arena.

The teams were tied 41-41 at halftime before the Mountain Hawks pulled away, outscoring the Greyhounds 47-40 after the break. The victory improved Lehigh’s record to 8-12 overall. Loyola Maryland fell to 6-14.

Nasir Whitlock led Lehigh’s effort. Braeden Speed paced the Greyhounds. The game drew an attendance of 765. Lehigh was a pregame favorite and the combined score surpassed the over/under line.