Colgate defeats Army 69-76
Colgate Upsets Army at Home, 76-69
In a highly competitive conference matchup, visiting Colgate (4-2) edged host Army (3-3) 76-69 on Saturday night at Christl Arena. The win marks Colgate's first road victory in the Patriot League this season.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Army taking an early lead and Colgate responding with a surge of their own. At halftime, Army held a slim 35-34 advantage, but Colgate took control in the second half, outscoring the Black Knights by seven points (41-34).
Colgate's Sam Wright led the way for the visitors, scoring 18 points on 50% shooting from the field and 2-for-5 from three-point range. Andrew Alekseyenko chipped in with 11 rebounds, 6 points, and 7 assists.
Army's Ryan Curry had a strong all-around performance, scoring 24 points on 53.8% shooting, grabbing 6 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists. Tate Laczkowski added 11 points and 8 rebounds for the Black Knights.
The advanced statistics paint a clear picture of Colgate's efficiency advantage in this matchup. The visiting team shot an eFG% of 53.4%, compared to Army's 52.7%. Colgate also boasted a True Shooting Percentage of 58.4, which is significantly higher than Army's 54.1.
The game was marked by several key differentiators, with Colgate's free throw shooting and rebounding margins being particularly telling. The visitors converted 14-of-16 free throws, while holding a significant edge on the glass (33-34).
Colgate's win marks an important conference victory for the team, which will look to build momentum heading into its next matchup.
Game Leaders
* Army:
+ Ryan Curry - 24 pts, 6-9 3PT, 53.8% FG
+ Tate Laczkowski - 11 reb, 11 pts, 2 ast
+ Ryan Curry - 7 ast, 24 pts, 4 reb
* Colgate:
+ Sam Wright - 18 pts, 2-5 3PT, 50.0% FG
+ Andrew Alekseyenko - 11 reb, 6 pts, 7 ast, 1 stl