Lafayette 59, at Lehigh 64

FOUNTAIN HILL, Pa. (Interstat) — In a game defined by runs and resilience, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks survived a furious second-half rally from the visiting Lafayette Leopards to secure a 64-59 victory in a Patriot League men’s basketball contest Saturday night at Stabler Arena. A crowd of 1,932 saw Lehigh, which improved to 9-12 overall, build a commanding 16-point halftime lead behind efficient offense and disruptive defense, only to watch Lafayette claw back to tie the game in the final minutes. The Mountain Hawks ultimately made the necessary plays down the stretch to avoid a costly collapse and split the… Read more...