Duke takes on the Lehigh Mountain Hawks tonight in their opening game of the 2012 NCAA Tournament. That much everyone knows. If you’re like me, you didn’t know much else about the school, basketball program or the players on it. That’s about to change.
LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Mascot: Mountain Hawks
What the hell is a mountain hawk you say? Good question. Looks dangerous, but the devil could take him.
Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley (thus the name)
Conference Affiliation: Patriot League (Champion)
2012 Record: 26-7 (identical to Duke’s) 8-game win streak
Coach: Brett Reed
5th NCAA Tournament Appearance
#82 Kenpom Rating
#92 RPI Rating
#91 Statsheet Ranking
#58 LRMC Ranking
Leading scorer: Chris McCollum — 5th Nationally in Scoring and Steals
Most famous alumni: Don Most (Ralph Malph from Happy Days
Most interesting fact: Almost named Packer University after founder Asa Packer
Main Rival: Lafayette College
Often named one of the top party schools in America. Students...
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