American University Eagles @ Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Lynch scores 30 to carry Lehigh past American 78-61
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- — Nic Lynch had a career-high 30 points as Lehigh topped American 78-61 on Wednesday night.
Keith Higgins Jr had 13 points for Lehigh (11-18, 9-8 Patriot League). Jeameril Wilson also had 13 points. Tyler Whitney-Sidney had 12 points.
Lehigh totaled 46 first-half points, a season high for the team.
Stacy Beckton Jr. had 17 points and six rebounds for the Eagles (8-21, 4-13). Colin Smalls added 16 points.
The Mountain Hawks improve to 2-0 against the Eagles for the season. Lehigh defeated American 63-61 on Jan. 1.
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Game Information
Bethlehem, PA
Referee:Mike Millione
Referee:Michael Luckie
Referee:Dave Fernandez
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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