Lehigh Dominates Men’s Basketball Championship Game with Impressive Shooting Performance
Lehigh defeated Lafayette's men's basketball team 76-61 in the Patriot League Tournament quarterfinal, thanks to a strong shooting performance and solid defense. Lafayette struggled from beyond the arc, with Lehigh dominating the 3-point range and shooting 53.9% from the field. Mark Butler led Lafayette with 11 points, but Lehigh's Burke Chebuhar's impressive 22-point performance secured the win.
The Big PictureThis loss marks the end of Lafayette's 2023-24 season, finishing with an 11-21 overall record.
By the Numbers- Lafayette shot 38.7% from the field compared to Lehigh's 53.9%.
- Lehigh made 13 out of 20 attempts from 3-point range.
- Lafayette was out-rebounded 34-20 but held a 9-5 edge on offensive rebounds.
- Lehigh's strong shooting performance secured their spot in the tournament semifinals.
- Lafayette's season ended with this loss, finishing with an 11-21 record.
Lehigh's victory over Lafayette in the tournament quarterfinals concludes Lafayette's season with a disappointing record, while highlighting the need for improved shooting efficiency and rebounding performance.
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