Game 20 · American (9-10, 5-3 PL) vs Lehigh (5-15, 2-6 PL)
Date/Time: Monday, Jan. 27 - 7 p.m.
Site: Washington, D.C. (Bender Arena)
Series History: Lehigh leads, 29-26
TV: CBS Sports Network
Talent: Jason Knapp (pxp) and Mo Cassara (color)

WASHINGTON - Just over 48 hours removed from a tough loss to league leader Colgate, American University men's basketball will be right back in action in a nationally-televised game on CBS Sports Network against Lehigh on Monday night inside Bender Arena.

INSIDE THE SERIES

• Lehigh has won 10 straight games against American, including a victory in Bethlehem, 82-73, earlier this month.
• The Mountain Hawks flew out to a 15-2 lead out of the gate and didn't trail the rest of the way.
• The last AU victory in the series came on March 5, 2015 when the Eagles won in Bethlehem during the Patriot League tournament, 68-62.
• Coach Brennan won four of his first five matchups against the Mountain Hawks from Jan. 15, 2014 to March 5, 2015.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT AMERICAN

• AU had a three-game winning streak snapped on Saturday at home against Colgate.
• Sa'eed Nelson had his third straight 21-point game and also added a team-high four steals and eight rebounds.
• American found itself on top for most of the first half, but a 24-4 run spanning the end of the first half and beginning of the second gave Colgate a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
• American picked up its first overtime win since November 2018 against Loyola on Wednesday. Six players scored in double figures, the first time that's happened since 2004. 
• The Eagles have used the same starting five for 18 straight games. 
• Jamir Harris leads the Patriot League in free-throw percentage (95.3). He has also made 17 straight freebies since Jan. 5 against Boston U.
• The Eagles are among the PL leaders in several categories, including scoring (4th, 71.6), blocks (3rd, 3.3/game), and steals (1st, 7.5).

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT LEHIGH

• Lehigh has dropped four straight games, including a 74-56 loss to Lafayette  on Saturday. 
• The Mountain Hawks have struggled on the road as of late, losing 11 straight away from Bethlehem. 
• Lehigh shoots 77.0 percent from the free-throw line, good for 2nd in the league. 
• Jordan Cohen, who scored 25 points and dished out eight assists in the first meeting, leads the way with 15.4 ppg. 

INDIVIDUAL GAME TICKET INFO

• The next home men's basketball game in Bender Arena will be Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. vs. Army 
• West Point. Great seats are available for this and all remaining Patriot League basketball home games. 
• Secure your seats today by visiting AUeagles.com/Tickets or by calling (202) 885-TIXX (8499). 
• Group Tickets are available starting at just $5 each. 
• AU students are admitted free of charge to home basketball games with a valid AU ID.

• For the latest on American University Men's Basketball, stay tuned to AUEagles.com and follow the team on Twitter (@AU_MBasketball), Facebook (/AU.MBasketball) and Instagram (@au_mbasketball).