Lehigh Mountain Hawks Triumph Over Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Stabler Arena
Lehigh Mountain Hawks 83, Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks?
Lehigh Mountain Hawks beat Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions 83-74 at Stabler Arena on December 18, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks secured an 83-74 victory against the Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions at Stabler Arena on December 19, 2025. This win comes as a much-needed boost for Lehigh, who has struggled recently, holding a record of 4-8 this season. The Mountain Hawks had entered the game with a recent form of 3-7 over their last ten games, and they were looking to break a two-game losing streak.
Lehigh's performance was marked by a strong offensive display, averaging 71.2 points scored per game over their last ten outings, while allowing an average of 74.0 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 71.2 points but allowed 78.2 points, indicating their defensive vulnerabilities. Despite their struggles, Lehigh's home record stood at 2-3 prior to this game, showcasing their potential to perform better on familiar ground.
The Nittany Lions, on the other hand, faced challenges of their own, with a record that reflected their difficulties throughout the season. Their recent form did not show any significant improvement, and their performance in this game was unable to overturn their fortunes. The game featured several key scoring plays, including a 25-foot three-point jumper by Saivon Pressley and crucial free throws by Nasir Whitlock, which helped solidify Lehigh's lead as the game progressed.
In terms of previous meetings, while the block does not specify past encounters between these two teams, the context of this game suggests that both teams were eager to establish dominance in this matchup. The conditions in Stabler Arena were favorable for Lehigh, who capitalized on their home-court advantage.
The betting market reflected Lehigh's favorable position prior to the game, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure a victory against Penn State Hazleton, as noted by the market.
Overall, this game showcased Lehigh's resilience and ability to bounce back from recent setbacks, while also highlighting areas for improvement for the Nittany Lions. The Mountain Hawks will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.
Leaders
- PointsNasir Whitlock33Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- AssistsJalen Vazquez4Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- ReboundsHank Alvey11Lehigh Mountain Hawks
- PointsSaivon Pressley27Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions
- AssistsAndre Campbell3Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions
- ReboundsTyshaun Dukes8Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions
Recent form
Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Last 10: 3-7Streak L271.2 scored · 74 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L82-87vs Long Island University SharksDec 6
- L71-80at Binghamton BearcatsDec 3
- W78-74at Texas State BobcatsNov 29
- L70-72vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 28
- L55-78at Marist Red FoxesNov 26
- L67-82vs Columbia LionsNov 21
- W79-62vs Saint Francis Red WolvesNov 19
- L72-84at Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 14
- L47-69at West Virginia MountaineersNov 9
- W91-52vs Valley Forge PatriotsNov 7
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 | Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions | Lehigh Mountain Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-71 | 27-61 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 10-24 | 9-32 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 28 |
| Free throws | 6-8 | 20-26 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 35 |
| Assists | 8 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 32 |
| Fouls | 19 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 16 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 2 | 91 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half35-49Saivon Pressley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-49Noah Tenorio makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andre Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half41-49Tyshaun Dukes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andre Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half41-51Nasir Whitlock makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-51Tyshaun Dukes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Noah Tenorio assists)
- 2nd Half47-51Andre Campbell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Saivon Pressley assists)
- 2nd Half48-51Andre Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-51Andre Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-53Nasir Whitlock makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-56Nasir Whitlock makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andrew Urosevic assists)
- 2nd Half49-58Andrew Urosevic makes layup (Nasir Whitlock assists)
- 2nd Half49-59Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-60Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-60Saivon Pressley makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half51-61Hank Alvey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-62Hank Alvey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-62Andre Campbell makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half54-62Shamell Ponds makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-62Shamell Ponds makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-64Nasir Whitlock makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-67Andrew Urosevic makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Vazquez assists)
- 2nd Half55-69Nasir Whitlock makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-69Shamell Ponds makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-70Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-71Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-71Saivon Pressley makes 19-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-71Shamell Ponds makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-71Shamell Ponds makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half62-74Peter Kramer makes 23-foot three point jumper (Hank Alvey assists)
- 2nd Half64-74Tyshaun Dukes makes layup
- 2nd Half64-76Nasir Whitlock makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-76Saivon Pressley makes 21-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half66-78Andrew Urosevic makes 14-foot floating jump shot (Hank Alvey assists)
- 2nd Half66-80Nasir Whitlock makes driving layup
- 2nd Half69-80Saivon Pressley makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half69-81Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-82Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-83Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-83Saivon Pressley makes 28-foot three point jumper (Shamell Ponds assists)
- 2nd Half74-83Andre Campbell makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Lehigh Mountain Hawks, below favours Penn State Hazleton Nittany Lions.
Venue
- Stabler ArenaBethlehem, PA
- Attendance395
- OfficialsJanetta Graham, Crystal Hogan, Daniel Basile
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