Lehigh Edges Colgate in Thrilling Finish
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Cotterell Court
Lehigh Mountain Hawks 78, Colgate Raiders 77, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Colgate Raiders?
Lehigh Mountain Hawks beat Colgate Raiders 78-77 at Cotterell Court on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in Lehigh Mountain Hawks vs Colgate Raiders?
Colgate Raiders were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested battle, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks triumphed over the Colgate Raiders with a final score of 78-77 at Cotterell Court on January 10, 2026. This fixture showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Lehigh managing to secure the win despite being on the road.
Colgate entered the game with a home record of 9-8 and had been performing well recently, boasting a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and a winning streak of three. They averaged 75.1 points scored while allowing 69.0 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games had seen them score an average of 70.8 points while conceding 75.2 points. In contrast, Lehigh, with an away record of 6-11, had struggled lately, recording a 3-7 record in their last ten games with a scoring average of 71.0 points and allowing 75.6 points per game. However, they managed to snap a losing streak with a win against Holy Cross just prior to this matchup.
The game was tightly contested throughout, reflecting the previous encounters between the two teams, which stood at 1-1. Colgate had won their last meeting on January 9, 2025, with a score of 67-62, while Lehigh had previously defeated Colgate 94-68 on February 3, 2025. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide any specific information, but both teams were expected to field their regular lineups. The market had Colgate as significant favorites, with DraftKings listing them at -11.5 on the spread and a moneyline of -700. Lehigh, on the other hand, was priced at +500 on the moneyline, indicating a challenging road ahead for them.
The conditions at Cotterell Court were typical for a basketball game, with no unusual weather factors affecting the play. Fans were treated to a thrilling display of skill, with key moments in the second half that included a crucial three-point jumper from Joshua Ingram and a driving layup by Jalen Cox that pushed Lehigh ahead late in the game.
As the game wound down, it was evident that both teams were fighting for every point. Lehigh's Jalen Cox made pivotal free throws that contributed to their narrow victory, while Colgate's late efforts fell just short. The final moments were filled with tension as the teams exchanged leads, culminating in Lehigh's final successful layup that sealed their win.
The game highlighted the resilience of Lehigh, who, despite their struggles this season, managed to pull off a crucial victory against a formidable opponent. This win could serve as a turning point for the Mountain Hawks as they look to build momentum moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | COLG -11.5 | 142.5 o -108 / u -112 | Lehigh Mountain Hawks +500 · Colgate Raiders -700 |
Leaders
- PointsJalen Cox22Colgate Raiders
- AssistsJalen Cox4Colgate Raiders
- ReboundsAndrew Alekseyenko7Colgate Raiders
- PointsEdouard Benoit27Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- AssistsJoshua Ingram4Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- ReboundsEdouard Benoit11Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Recent form
Colgate Raiders
Last 10: 7-3Streak W375.1 scored · 69 allowed per game4-1 at home
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Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Last 10: 3-7Streak W171 scored · 75.6 allowed per game1-4 away
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Lehigh Mountain Hawks | Colgate Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-59 | 27-58 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 10-19 | 7-17 |
| Three-point % | 53 | 41 |
| Free throws | 20-26 | 16-21 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 24 |
| Assists | 16 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 4 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 28 |
| Fouls | 16 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 65 | 26 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-40Joshua Ingram makes 2-foot dunk (Nasir Whitlock assists)
- 2nd Half45-41Sam Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-41Hank Alvey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-41Hank Alvey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-44Andrew Alekseyenko makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Cox assists)
- 2nd Half49-44Nasir Whitlock makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-46Sam Wright makes layup (Kyle Carlesimo assists)
- 2nd Half51-46Edouard Benoit makes layup (Hank Alvey assists)
- 2nd Half51-48Jalen Cox makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half52-48Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-48Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-49Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-50Jalen Cox makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-52Kyle Carlesimo makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half55-52Hank Alvey makes layup
- 2nd Half55-54Jalen Cox makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half58-54Nasir Whitlock makes 24-foot three point jumper (Caleb Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half59-54Peter Kramer makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-54Peter Kramer makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-56Ayomi Odetoyinbo makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Cox assists)
- 2nd Half60-59Kyle Carlesimo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brady Cummins assists)
- 2nd Half60-61Brady Cummins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-61Edouard Benoit makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nasir Whitlock assists)
- 2nd Half63-63Ben Tweedy makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-64Ben Tweedy makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-64Edouard Benoit makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nasir Whitlock assists)
- 2nd Half66-66Ben Tweedy makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Jalen Cox assists)
- 2nd Half67-66Joshua Ingram makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-68Jalen Cox makes 15-foot jumper (Ben Tweedy assists)
- 2nd Half67-70Jalen Cox makes layup
- 2nd Half67-71Kyle Carlesimo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-72Kyle Carlesimo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-72Joshua Ingram makes 24-foot three point jumper (Edouard Benoit assists)
- 2nd Half70-74Jalen Cox makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-75Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half73-75Nasir Whitlock makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Vazquez assists)
- 2nd Half73-76Jalen Cox makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-77Jalen Cox makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-77Edouard Benoit makes 25-foot three point jumper (Hank Alvey assists)
- 2nd Half78-77Hank Alvey makes layup (Joshua Ingram assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Colgate Raiders, below favours Lehigh Mountain Hawks.
Venue
- Cotterell CourtHamilton, NY
- Attendance577
- OfficialsRobert Riley Jr., Devon Maio, Moe Najmyar
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