BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Emmett Adair scored 27 points as Loyola Maryland edged Lehigh 89-84 in a double-overtime men’s basketball game on Wednesday night at Reitz Arena. The Greyhounds (9-15, Patriot League) prevailed in a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams score eight points in the first overtime. Loyola Maryland secured the win by outscoring the Mountain Hawks 13-8 in the second extra period. Hank Alvey led all scorers with 27 points for Lehigh (10-14), which had defeated Loyola Maryland earlier this season. The teams were tied 68-68 at the end of regulation. Loyola Maryland shot 15 of 18 from the free-throw line, while Lehigh made 11 of 21. Attendance was 932.

BALTIMORE (Interstat) — In a Patriot League season defined by narrow margins and extra sessions, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks and Loyola Maryland Greyhounds authored another exhausting chapter Wednesday night. It required two overtimes and a final, decisive burst from the home team before Loyola Maryland emerged with an 89-84 victory before 932 fans at Reitz Arena. The game, a tense and often sloppy affair, saw 24 lead changes and 15 ties. Neither team led by more than seven points at any stage, and the final five minutes of regulation and both overtimes were a relentless exchange of critical plays and crushing mistakes. The most important sequence of the night unfolded in the final 38 seconds of the second overtime, transforming a one-possession game into a secure victory for the Greyhounds. With Loyola Maryland clinging to an 83-81 lead, Lehigh’s Edouard Benoit committed a turnover, his seventh of the game, which was stolen by Tyson Commander. Commander was fouled and calmly sank both free throws to push the lead to four with 25 seconds left. Lehigh answered immediately, with Hank Alvey throwing down a dunk off a Joshua Ingram assist to cut the deficit back to 85-83 with 14 seconds remaining. The Mountain Hawks then intentionally fouled Troy Cicero, who made the first free throw but missed the second. However, Emmett Adair secured the offensive rebound for Loyola Maryland, a pivotal effort that effectively sealed the game. Adair was fouled and made both subsequent free throws, extending the lead to 88-83 and extinguishing Lehigh’s final hopes. The contest was a showcase for two standout big men. Lehigh’s Hank Alvey, a 6-foot-9 junior from Mapleton, Illinois, delivered a monumental performance, scoring 27 points, blocking three shots and grabbing key rebounds in 41 minutes. For Loyola Maryland, Australian forward Emmett Adair matched Alvey’s 27 points and added three assists, providing consistent offense throughout the night. The Greyhounds received crucial supplementary scoring from Jordan Stiemke, who had 19 points, and Troy Cicero, who scored 17 of his points after halftime, including several clutch baskets in the overtimes. Lehigh’s backcourt of Nasir Whitlock and Joshua Ingram combined for 29 points and 12 assists, with Whitlock playing all 48 minutes. Statistically, the game was won on the margins where Loyola Maryland held slim but decisive advantages. The Greyhounds outscored Lehigh 19-14 in fastbreak points, 12-10 off turnovers, and most notably at the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 attempts compared to Lehigh’s 11-of-21 struggle. Loyola Maryland also forced 13 Lehigh turnovers while committing 11, and out-assisted the Mountain Hawks 11 to 7. The regulation period ended tied at 68-68, a fitting score for a half where both teams scored 33 points. The first overtime solved nothing, ending deadlocked at 76-76, setting the stage for the final, fateful five-minute period where Loyola Maryland’s composure at the line and on the glass proved the difference. With the win, Loyola Maryland improves to 9-15 overall. Lehigh, which has now played in six overtime games this season, falls to 10-14. Both teams continue Patriot League play on Saturday, with Loyola Maryland traveling to Boston University and Lehigh visiting Holy Cross.

Preview: Lehigh at Loyola Maryland BALTIMORE (Interstat) — Two Patriot League men’s basketball teams looking to build momentum will meet Wednesday night when the Lehigh Mountain Hawks visit the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Reitz Arena. Lehigh (10-13 overall) enters having won five of its last seven games, including a thrilling 77-76 overtime victory over league-leading Colgate last Saturday. The Mountain Hawks’ recent success has been fueled by the stellar play of junior guard Nasir Whitlock, who is averaging 23.0 points over his last eight contests. Whitlock poured in 32 points in the win over Colgate and scored 26 with seven assists in an 88-81 home win over Loyola Maryland on Jan. 19. Loyola Maryland (8-15) seeks to even the season series and snap a two-game skid after an 87-71 loss at Navy on Saturday. The Greyhounds have shown flashes, winning three of five before the recent losses. Sophomore forward Emmett Adair is coming off a career-high 28-point, seven-rebound performance against Navy and scored 13 points in the first meeting with Lehigh. The Jan. 19 matchup was an offensive showcase, with Lehigh shooting 54.7% from the field. Containing Whitlock will be a primary focus for a Loyola Maryland defense allowing 76.3 points per game in league play. The Greyhounds will need efficient scoring from Adair and guard Braeden Speed, who had 24 points against Navy, to keep pace. Both teams sit in the middle of the Patriot League standings with the conference tournament seeding period underway. A win for Lehigh would secure a regular-season sweep and continue its climb, while Loyola Maryland aims to protect its home court and gain ground. Wednesday’s tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.