Parolin, Chebuhar lead Lehigh over Lafayette 94-90 in 2OT

Updated: Feb 11, 2024, 04:00 am

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- — Dominic Parolin scored a career-high 33 points and Burke Chebuhar added a career-best 28 to spark Lehigh to a 94-90 double-overtime victory over Lafayette on Saturday night.

Parolin added nine rebounds for the Mountain Hawks (8-15, 5-7 Patriot League). Chebuhar made 6 of 10 shots and 16 of his 19 free throws. He sank a jumper with two seconds left to force overtime tied at 64. Keith Higgins Jr. scored 15 on 5-for-11 shooting with two 3-pointers. Higgins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 34 seconds left in the second extra period.

Mark Butler led the way for the Leopards (10-15, 9-3) with 20 points and five assists. Kyle Jenkins added 17 points, two steals and two blocks. Jenkins made a layup with three seconds left to force a second overtime tied at 75. Devin Hines finished with 15 points.

Parolin had 14 of Lehigh's 27 first-half points and the Mountain Hawks trailed by 14 at the break.

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