Meeks scores 32 to lead Bucknell past Lehigh 92-68
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- — John Meeks scored a career-high 32 points on 11 of 16 shooting and Bucknell romped past Lehigh 92-68 on Sunday.
The win assures Bucknell a top-two finish in the Patriot League's Central Division and a spot in the league tournament.
Andrew Funk added 17 points for Bucknell (4-4, 4-4 Patriot League), which earned its fourth consecutive victory. Walter Ellis added 12 points. Xander Rice had eight points with seven assists. The Bison scored a season-high 92 points on a season-best 51.5% shooting.
Jeameril Wilson had 16 points for the Mountain Hawks (3-7, 3-7), who shot 32% for the game (21 of 65). Evan Taylor added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Nic Lynch, who averaged 15 points per game, scored three on 1-for-7 shooting.
The Bison are undefeated in four games against the Mountain Hawks this season. Most recently, Bucknell defeated Lehigh 84-70 on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Wally Rutecki
- Joe Lindsay
- Greg Evans
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 6-1 | - | 9-11 |
| Army | 5-2 | 1 | 11-8 |
| American University | 5-2 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Bucknell | 4-3 | 2 | 8-12 |
| Boston University | 3-4 | 3 | 9-11 |
| Loyola Maryland | 3-4 | 3 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 3-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Navy | 3-4 | 3 | 6-14 |
| Holy Cross | 2-5 | 4 | 10-10 |
| Lehigh | 1-6 | 5 | 6-12 |
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