Lehigh Mountain Hawks @ American University Eagles
Lincoln Ball hits game-winning shot as American gets past Lehigh 68-67
WASHINGTON -- — Greg Jones led American with 14 points and Lincoln Ball sank a game-winning jumper from the free-throw line just before the buzzer as the Eagles defeated Lehigh 68-67 on Wednesday night.
Jones shot 4 of 5 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Eagles (11-9, 5-2 Patriot League). Eric Michaels scored 13 points while finishing 6 of 8 from the floor. Matt Rogers had 12 points and shot 2 for 5 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line.
The Mountain Hawks (6-12, 1-6) were led by Tyler Whitney-Sidney and Nasir Whitlock with 19 points apiece.
American went into the half ahead of Lehigh 32-29. Michaels scored nine points in the half. Jones scored seven second-half points for American.
Both teams play Saturday. American hosts Colgate and Lehigh plays Lafayette at home.
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Game Information
Washington, DC
Referee:Mike Millione
Referee:John Cahill Jr.
Referee:Ian McClenny
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 9-1 | - | 17-6 |
| Colgate | 7-3 | 2 | 13-10 |
| American University | 6-4 | 3 | 13-10 |
| Lehigh | 6-4 | 3 | 10-13 |
| Army | 4-6 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Loyola Maryland | 4-6 | 5 | 8-15 |
| Lafayette | 4-6 | 5 | 7-16 |
| Bucknell | 4-6 | 5 | 7-16 |
| Boston University | 4-7 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| Holy Cross | 3-8 | 6.5 | 8-16 |
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