Lehigh Mountain Hawks Hold Off American University Eagles 90-82 Behind Whitlock's 33 Points

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks, ranked 306 in the NET rankings, pulled off a significant upset by defeating the American University Eagles, ranked 256, with a final score of 90-82. Nasir Whitlock led the charge for Lehigh, scoring 33 points, while Geoff Sprouse topped the scoring chart for American University with 21 points. This victory marks a notable win for Lehigh, considering the 50-spot difference in NET rankings between the two teams. Lehigh's record now stands at 11-15, having scored 47 points in the first period and 43 in the second.

The game unfolded with Lehigh taking an early lead, scoring 47 points in the first period, compared to American University's 34. The Mountain Hawks maintained their lead throughout the game, with American University scoring 48 points in the second period but ultimately falling short. Lehigh's Hank Alvey contributed 18 points and 8 rebounds, while Andrew Urosevic added 12 points to the team's total. The Eagles' Madden Collins and Julen Iturbe scored 16 and 13 points, respectively. At halftime, Lehigh led by 13 points, which made the difference in their victory. The Mountain Hawks' ability to score 90 points, including 43 in the second period, was a key factor in their win.

Nasir Whitlock was the standout performer for Lehigh, scoring 33 points, while Geoff Sprouse led American University with 21 points. Hank Alvey and Andrew Urosevic also made significant contributions to Lehigh's win, scoring 18 and 12 points, respectively. For American University, Madden Collins and Julen Iturbe scored 16 and 13 points, respectively. Whitlock's 33 points accounted for over 36% of Lehigh's total score, highlighting his crucial role in the team's victory. The top performers for both teams demonstrated their skills, with Lehigh's players scoring a combined total of 63 points and American University's players scoring a combined total of 50 points.

The final score of 90-82 in favor of Lehigh reflects the team's strong performance, with a total of 172 points scored in the game. Lehigh's 47 points in the first period set the tone for the game, and their 43 points in the second period sealed the win. American University's 34 points in the first period and 48 points in the second period were not enough to overcome Lehigh's lead. The Mountain Hawks' ability to score 90 points, with 33 points coming from Nasir Whitlock, was a key factor in their victory. The game's total score of 172 points, with Lehigh scoring 52.9% of the points, demonstrates the team's dominance.

The CHD Scout prediction model correctly predicted a Lehigh win, with a predicted margin of 4.2 points. The actual margin of 8 points exceeded the predicted margin, but the model's prediction of a Lehigh victory was accurate. The predicted score of 75-71 was close to the actual score of 90-82, with Lehigh scoring 15 more points than predicted and American University scoring 11 more points than predicted. The model's correct prediction of a Lehigh win, despite the difference in NET rankings, demonstrates its effectiveness in predicting game outcomes.

This win marks a significant upset for Lehigh, as they defeated a team ranked 50 spots higher in the NET rankings. The game was classified as a Quad 4 game for both teams, with Lehigh's current NET ranking of 306 and American University's ranking of 256. The victory improves Lehigh's record to 11-15, while American University's record falls to 13-13. The win also has implications for Lehigh's tournament resume, as it demonstrates their ability to compete against teams with higher NET rankings. With a Quad 4 win, Lehigh's tournament chances may have improved, despite their lower NET ranking.

Lehigh's next game is scheduled for [insert date], where they will face [insert opponent]. American University will also play their next game on [insert date] against [insert opponent]. Both teams want to build on their current records, with Lehigh seeking to continue their winning momentum and American University aiming to bounce back from their loss.