The Army Black Knights (12-9) and the Patriot League’s sixth-ranked offense welcome the Navy Midshipmen (15-7) and the top-ranked defense in the conference. Action begins at 7:30 pm ET on Monday, Feb. 1 and can be seen on CCS.
The Black Knights are hoping to rebound after their 94-66 loss to Bucknell on Saturday. Dylan Cox had a good outing, recording three points, five assists, and three rebounds for Army. The Midshipmen, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 87-80 loss against Holy Cross on Saturday. Shawn Anderson had a team-high 25 points.
It will be a showdown of conflicting tempos, as the fast-paced Black Knights (ranked 20th in the nation in possessions per game) will look to push the slow-paced Midshipmen (341st in possessions per game).
Notes
In its last game, Army lost by a margin of 28 points. Navy is 4-3 in games decided by a margin of 18 points or more. Army has a 4-1 record in blowouts.
The Army Black Knights average 74.0 possessions and 1.076 points per possession in games this season. The Navy Midshipmen average fewer possessions with 64.7, as well as fewer points per possession with 1.027.
The Army Black Knights average an effective field goal percentage of 51.8% this season. The Navy Midshipmen have an abysmal record of 2-6 when opponents have an eFG% of 51.8% or greater.
Army attempts an average of 27.0 three pointers per game and Navy attempts 14.0 on average. When the teams attempt at least 20 three pointers, the Army Black Knights have an even 9-9 record while the Navy Midshipmen are undefeated with a 1-0 record.
Army ranks 87th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.20. Navy is ranked lower at 221st with an A/TO of .98.
Army ranks 73rd in offensive rebounding. Navy ranks 276th in defensive rebounding.
On average, Army makes 5.8 steals per game. Navy has a solid 11-7 record when it gives up at least 5 steals.
