Final
Anderson helps Richmond rally, beat Lehigh 65-53
Nov 14, 2009 - 2:56 AM RICHMOND, Va.(AP) -- Kevin Anderson scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half Friday to lead Richmond to a 65-53 win over Lehigh in the season opener for both teams.The Spiders began their winning rally with 12:59 left and Lehigh leading 41-37. Richmond scored the next 10 points. The Mountain Lions cut the lead to 49-46 with 5:55 left but could get no closer. Anderson scored 7 of the next 9 points to help the Spiders move to a 58-49 lead with 3:24 remaining.
The Mountain Hawks jumped to a quick 15-6 lead in the first 7:51, hitting 3 of 4 3-pointers. The Spiders missed 12 of their first 14 shots.
But Richmond's defense stiffened and the game was tied 25-25 at halftime.
Justin Harper scored 14, Dan Geriot, who missed last season with a knee injury, added 11, and David Gonzalvez also had 11 for the Spiders.
Marquis Hall led Lehigh with 14 points.
- NCAA BB
LEHIGH 53
RICHMOND 65 FINAL
Nov 13 9:24 PM - NCAA BB
LEHIGH 25
RICHMOND 25 HALFTIME
Nov 13 7:59 PM
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