Get ready for an exciting Patriot League matchup as Holy Cross takes on Lehigh. Both teams bring unique strengths and weaknesses to the court. The Mountain Hawks thrive at home and lead the league in fast break points, while the Crusaders have shown resilience in close games. This game promises to be a battle of contrasting styles and a test of each team's resilience.
Holy Cross will take on Lehigh in Patriot League action on Saturday. The Mountain Hawks have a strong home record, going 7-4 in games played at their own venue. Lehigh leads the Patriot League in fast break points, averaging 12.2 per game. The Crusaders, on the other hand, have struggled against Patriot League opponents, holding a 4-9 record. However, Holy Cross has shown resilience in close games, boasting a 4-2 record in contests decided by a single possession.
Looking at shooting percentages, Lehigh is shooting 44.8% from the field this season, slightly lower than the 45.2% Holy Cross allows opponents to shoot. Holy Cross, meanwhile, makes an average of 8.8 three-pointers per game, significantly more than the 6.6 Lehigh gives up on average. Individually, Tyler Whitney-Sidney leads the Mountain Hawks with an average of 13.3 points per game. Nasir Whitlock has been a key contributor for Lehigh in recent games, averaging 11.4 points over his last 10 outings. For the Crusaders, Joe Nugent is a sharpshooter, connecting on 42.4% of his shots from beyond the arc and averaging 2.6 made three-pointers per game. He also contributes 12 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest. Max Green is another player to watch for Holy Cross, shooting 42.0% from the field and averaging 15.1 points over his last 10 games.Over their last 10 games, the Mountain Hawks have gone 3-7, averaging 69.2 points, 27.7 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 5.9 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.3 points per game. The Crusaders have a 2-8 record in their last 10 games, averaging 68.1 points, 29.1 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 4.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.8 points per game
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