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IrishMule
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Bucknell @ Lehigh
2 small, but pretty good, Pa. schools from the Patriot League are on the card tonite. These 2 met about a month ago at Lewisburg, with Lehigh pulling off the 3 pt win. Lehigh only shot 27% from the field, but hit 56% from deep in that game. That's their game, the 3. And they're tough at defending the 3 as well. Their top scorer, McCollum, has been out since the first of year with a broken foot. He got hurt in a 4 pt loss to VCU. They've still managed to hang tough in conference play without him.
Bucknell is the complete opposite in style. They have a big man inside, 6'11" Muscala. He can score on anyone. Very talented. If Muscala gets in foul trouble, it'll be tough for Bucknell to win. With the contrasting styles, however, I don't think that will be a factor. Bucknell has played the more difficult schedule this year between the two. Wins over Purdue, Mason, NM St, Kent St, and LaSalle. 3 pt loss to Penn St and 2 pt loss to Mizzu. These guys can play.
Revenge in Bethlehem tonite? This is a big rivalry. Don't think revenge matters much in this matchup. Both lost to lower tiered schools on Sat. Think they were looking ahead to this one? Both are 8-2 in league play. If Lehigh wins tonite, they'll hold the tie-breaker. If Bucknell wins, I think both should be in the Dance, ..... but I'm biased. Hate to bet against Denham's boys. Especially at home. Just this once, Sean!!
Bucknell +2
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