Army defeats Binghamton 95-85
Army Pulls Off Thrilling Comeback Against Binghamton, 95-85
In a back-and-forth contest that had fans on the edge of their seats, Army (HOME) stunned visiting team Binghamton, 95-85, in a non-conference matchup at Christl Arena. The Black Knights erased a 2-point halftime deficit to secure a dramatic win over the Bearcats.
The game was a testament to the back-and-forth nature of college basketball, with both teams trading baskets and neither able to gain a significant advantage until the final minutes. Army's 30-32 lead at intermission seemed like a distant memory by the start of the second half, as Binghamton took control, outscoring Army 32-31.
However, the Black Knights refused to give up. With under five minutes remaining, Army's offense sparked to life, going on a 12-0 run to take a 12-point lead. The Bearcats fought back, but Army's defense held strong, limiting Binghamton to just two field goals in the final 1:15.
Binghamton's final desperation heave at the buzzer fell short, and the Black Knights celebrated a hard-fought 95-85 victory.
Army's balanced attack was key to their success. The team shot an impressive 51.0% from the field, with 17 of 33 two-point attempts falling through. The Black Knights also connected on 14 of 28 three-pointers, while holding Binghamton to just 4 of 20 from beyond the arc.
The game's advanced statistics told a similar story. Army's true shooting percentage (64.0%) and eFG% (62.3%) were significantly higher than those of their opponents (58.5% and 54.0%, respectively). The Black Knights also outrebounded Binghamton, grabbing 40 rebounds to the Bearcats' 31.
For Army, this win marked a significant statement in the non-conference schedule. Despite being down at halftime, the team showed grit and determination to pull off the comeback victory. As they head into their next matchup, the Black Knights will look to build on this momentum and continue their winning ways.
GAME LEADERS
Army (HOME)
* Points: 95
* Field Goals: 31/61 (51.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 17/33 (51.5%)
* 3-Point FG: 14/28 (50.0%)
* Free Throws: 19/30 (63.0%)
Binghamton (AWAY)
* Points: 85
* Field Goals: 32/63 (51.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 28/43 (65.1%)
* 3-Point FG: 4/20 (20.0%)
* Free Throws: 17/22 (77.0%)