Mountain Hawks extend winning streak to eight games in nationally televised win over Terriers
 
AT LEHIGH MOUNTAIN HAWKS (12-8, 7-2 PL) 66, BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS (10-12, 3-6 PL) 55
Stabler Arena/Bethlehem, Pa.                                           Noon (CBSSN)
BOX SCORE
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Sophomore guard Keith Higgins Jr. led four Mountain Hawks in double-figures with 19 points to help Lehigh extend its winning streak to eight games with a 66-55 win over Boston University.
*Higgins Jr. connected on 7-of-15 from the floor, in addition to grabbing four boards, helping Lehigh improve to 8-2 in League play.
*Senior guard Evan Taylor and sophomore guard Tyler Whitney-Sidney scored 13 points apiece, while junior guard Jalin Sinclair contributed 10 points and three assists for the Mountain Hawks.
*The Mountain Hawks proved opportunistic, holding a 20-2 edge over the Terriers in points off turnovers.
*Boston University graduate student forward Fletcher Tynen posted his second double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Tynen helped the Terriers finish with a 36-30 advantage on the glass.
*Graduate student guard Walter Whyte scored a team-high 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting from the field for the Terriers.
RECAPS: BOSTON UNIVERSITY | LEHIGH
 
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