BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh men’s basketball is hitting the road this Saturday to face the Holy Cross Crusaders in Worcester, Massachusetts. The game starts at 4:30 p.m. at the Hart Center.
In their long history, Holy Cross leads with a score of 45-31 in their matchups. But Lehigh has picked up steam lately, winning seven of the last ten encounters, including a hard-fought 78-72 win on January 27, 2024.
A win on Saturday would mark Lehigh’s eighth victory of the season, boosting their record to 3-7 in the Patriot League. Coach Dr. Brett Reed could also improve his all-time record against Holy Cross to 22-15.
Recently, Lehigh faced a challenging game against Navy at home, where they fell 79-54. Despite a strong showing in their previous rivalry win over Lafayette, the Mountain Hawks struggled to find their rhythm. Navy shot an impressive 50% while Lehigh managed 37.3%. Edouard Benoit stood out for Lehigh, scoring 15 points, while Tyler Whitney-Sidney added 13 and Hank Alvey chipped in with 12.
Holy Cross has had a mixed season. They entered league play as the only team with a winning record but are now at 11-11 with a 3-6 mark in the Patriot League. Their last game was against Boston University, where they lost 69-59. Freshman Max Green leads the team, averaging 14.5 points and 3.7 assists per game, making a name for himself with seven selections as the Patriot League Rookie of the Week. Other key players include sophomore Joe Nugent and senior Caleb Kenney, both averaging over 10 points per game.
After Saturday’s game, Lehigh will return home to face Colgate on Monday, February 3 at 6 p.m.
**Game Details:**
Date: February 1, 2025
Opponent: Holy Cross
Tip Off: 4:30 p.m.
Arena: Hart Center (3,536 capacity)
Lehigh’s Record: 7-13 (2-7 PL)
Holy Cross’ Record: 11-11 (3-6 PL)
TV: ESPN+
Radio: Fox Sports 94.7 FM and 1230 AM
