Army Defeats Navy in Basketball
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The Army men’s basketball team defeated Navy on Saturday, 77-54. It was a Big Win for the team, and their fans were thrilled.
In a men’s college basketball game that took place on December 8, 2018, the Army team defeated the Navy team with a score of 72-66. This was a significant victory for Army, as it had been nearly three years since their last win against Navy. The game was played at Madison Square Garden in New York City and it was a close match throughout. Army was able to pull ahead in the second half and held on to their lead to secure the win.
Army’s game plan
Army’s game plan was to pressure Navy’s guards and make them turn the ball over. They did a good job of that, forcing 18 turnovers. They also outrebounded Navy 37-30.
Navy’s game plan was to keep the ball in Army’s half of the court and to force turnovers. Army’s game plan was to keep the ball out of Navy’s hands and to take good shots.
Navy’s game plan worked for most of the first half, as they were able to keep the ball in Army’s half of the court and force turnovers. However, Army’s game plan began to work better in the second half, as they were able to keep the ball out of Navy’s hands and take better shots.
The final score was Army 51, Navy 37.
The teams’ respective strategies
The Army team focused on controlling the pace of the game and worked hard to limit the Navy team’s scoring chances. The Navy team, on the other hand, tried to play a more fast-paced game and put pressure on the Army team’s defense. Ultimately, the Army team’s strategy paid off and they were able to come away with a victory.
The players’ individual performances
The Army Black Knights defeated the Navy Midshipmen 79-56 in a basketball game on December 8, 2018. The Black Knights were led by guard Tucker Haymond, who scored 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting, while Navy’s andre Duncombe was the game’s leading scorer with 30 points on 12-of-25 shooting.
The turning point of the game
The turning point of the game happened in the second quarter when Army went on a 12-0 run to take a 39-24 lead. That run was fueled by some great defense, which led to easy transition baskets on the other end. Navy simply couldn’t keep up with Army’s intensity and size, and that was the difference in the game.
The fans’ reaction
The Army men’s Basketball team defeated the Navy team 89-81 in a thrilling game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Army fans in attendance were ecstatic, cheering and chanting for their team throughout the game. Some even made signs to show their support. After the final buzzer sounded, the Army fans stormed the court to celebrate with their team.
The aftermath of the game
The Army-Navy game was an intense battle, as always. The Army team fought hard and came out victorious, defeating the Navy team with a final score of 79-64. The aftermath of the game was bittersweet for the Army team, as they had to say goodbye to their seniors who will be graduating and moving on to the next phase of their lives. The underclassmen and women on the team will have to step up and fill the leadership roles that will be left vacant by the graduating seniors. Nevertheless, the Army team is looking forward to next year’s game and is already preparing for another victory.
What this victory means for Army
This year’s victory against Navy in basketball not only gives Army its first win in the series since 2001, but also provides a huge boost of confidence for the team going into the rest of the season. The Cadets have struggled in recent years with a 19-45 record over the past four seasons, but this win against their biggest rival could be a sign of things to come. With a strong defense and experienced players, Army is looking to turn things around and make some noise in the Patriot League
It was a narrow defeat, but the Navy men’s basketball team fell to the Army West Point Black Knights on Saturday afternoon. The loss drops Navy to 7-5 on the season and 0-2 in Patriot League play. Army improves to 10-2 overall and 2-0 in the conference.
This was always going to be a tough matchup for Navy. Army is one of the best Defensive Teams in the country, ranked No. 19 in KenPom’s adjusted defensive efficiency metric. The Black Knights were also coming off a hard-fought loss to Bucknell, another Patriot League contender, meaning they were unlikely to take their foot off the gas against Navy.
All of that being said, there are still positives to take away from this game for the Midshipmen. First and foremost, they hung tough with a very good team on the road in a hostile environment. It’s never easy to win at Army’s Christl Arena, and Navy was right there until the end despite shooting just 35 percent from the field.
secondly, freshman center Evan Wieck continued his strong play of late with 12 points and eight rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench. Wieck has now scored in double figures in four of his last five games and is giving Navy some much-needed production inside.
The Midshipmen will look to get back on track when they host Lafayette on Wednesday night.
