| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEH | 29 | 38 | 67 |
| AMER | 32 | 36 | 68 |
Lincoln Ball hits game-winning shot as American gets past Lehigh 68-67
Lincoln Ball's buzzer-beater wins it for American
Lincoln Ball hits a buzzer-beater to give American the victory against Lehigh.
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
- Referees:
- Mike Millione
- John Cahill Jr.
- Ian McClenny
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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