Columbia Lions @ Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Kenny Noland, Zine Eddine Bedri, Blair Thompson power Columbia to 82-67 victory over Lehigh
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- — Kenny Noland had 27 points while Zine Eddine Bedri and Blair Thompson posted double-doubles to help Columbia defeat Lehigh 82-67 on Friday.
Noland went 11 of 18 from the field (5 for 10 from 3-point range) for the Lions (4-1). Bedri added 21 points on 9-for-11 shooting with 12 rebounds. Thompson finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
Andrew Urosevic led the Mountain Hawks (2-4) with 19 points. Nasir Whitlock added 16 points and Caleb Thomas scored 13.
Columbia took the lead with 17:49 left in the first half and did not trail again. Noland led the team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put the Lions up 41-29.
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Game Information
Bethlehem, PA
Referee:Michael Luckie
Referee:Steven Perry
Referee:Adam Flore
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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