American University Eagles @ Army Black Knights
5-11, 1-3 Patriot
66
5-11, 1-3 Patriot
11-8, 5-2 Patriot
76
11-8, 5-2 Patriot
Rucker scores 25 to lift Army past American 76-66
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- — Jalen Rucker scored 25 points and Matt Dove scored 14 and Army beat American 76-66 on Wednesday night for its fifth-straight win.
Chris Mann added 11 points and Josh Caldwell added 10 points and had seven rebounds for the Black Knights (11-8, 5-2 Patriot League),
Stacy Beckton Jr. had 15 points for the Eagles (5-11, 1-3). Elijah Stephens scored 13 and Connor Nelson 10.
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Game Information
West Point, NY
Referee:Matt Dorn
Referee:Tom Kelly
Referee:Paul Sallustio Jr.
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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