Navy defeats Bucknell 76-55

Bucknell Falls Short in Conference Matchup Against Navy

In a dominating performance, the Navy Midshipmen cruised to a 21-point victory over visiting Bucknell on Thursday night at Alumni Hall.

The home team took control from the outset, building a 33-32 lead at halftime. Navy's balanced offense and stifling defense proved too much for Bucknell to handle, as they extended their lead in the second half and never looked back. The final margin was 21 points, with Navy's largest lead reaching 25.

The Midshipmen's performance was highlighted by a strong shooting night from beyond the arc, where they connected on 10 of 23 three-point attempts (43.0%). Navy also dominated the glass, grabbing 42 rebounds while limiting Bucknell to just 27. The home team's forwards were particularly effective in the paint, scoring 32 points and outrebounding their opponents by a 12-rebound margin.

Bucknell struggled from beyond the arc, where they shot just 8 of 31 (26.0%). The Bison also committed 13 turnovers, which Navy converted into eight points off turnovers. Despite the poor shooting, Bucknell's forwards still managed to score 20 points in the paint.

In a statement win, Navy demonstrated its ability to overcome adversity and come out on top when it mattered most. With this victory, the Midshipmen solidified their position at the top of the conference standings.

For Bucknell, the loss serves as a wake-up call heading into the remainder of the season. The Bison will look to regroup and refocus for their next matchup, which promises to be an intriguing test of their mettle against a rival opponent.

Game Leaders

* Navy:

+ Points: 76

+ Rebounds: 42

+ Assists: 21

+ Steals: 10

+ Blocks: 4

+ Field Goal Percentage: 47.0%

+ Three-Point Shooting: 43.0%

* Bucknell:

+ Points: 55

+ Rebounds: 27

+ Assists: 13

+ Steals: 6

+ Blocks: 5

+ Field Goal Percentage: 34.0%