Brown matches career high, leads Bucknell to 78-65 win
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Stephen Brown matched his career high with 23 points, Zach Thomas had 13 and Nana Foulland added 12 as Bucknell raced ahead of Lehigh in the second half to take a 78-65 win on Thursday night.
Brown grabbed five rebounds with two assists and two steals. Thomas also had six rebounds and three steals.
Bucknell (10-8, 4-1 Patriot League) won its third straight and sixth of its last seven games to maintain a share of first place in the league.
The Bison, who had a 28-26 advantage at the half, started the second period on a 17-7 run as Brown hit a jumper and Bruce Moore and Foulland slammed home consecutive dunks. They pushed the lead to 60-44 at the 6:16 mark. Lehigh rallied in the closing minutes to close to 73-63 but could not overtake the Bison.
Pat Andree had 14 points and Jordan Cohen added 13 for Lehigh (7-9, 2-3).
Game Information
- Referees:
- Lionel Butler
- Joseph Palacz
- Greg Evans
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |