Mathews has 27 to lead Lipscomb to 73-64 win over Navy
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Garrison Mathews scored 20 of his 27 points in the second half as Lipscomb held off Navy for a 73-64 win in the first meeting between the schools on Thursday night.
Matthews, who made 8 of 11 from the floor, made four free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
Navy, trailing 37-29 at the break, took a 52-50 lead at the 9:46 mark. Mathews answered with two straight 3-pointers to retake the lead. Shawn Anderson and Tom Lacey responded with layups and Bryce Dulin hit a jumper for Navy's last lead, 58-56, with 7:33 left. Navy got just one field goal the rest of the way.
Rob Marberry, who finished with 19 points, had a layup and Mathews made two free throws to take control with 4:56 left.
Lipscomb (9-4) has won three straight and is off to its best start since beginning the 2006-07 season 8-4.
Dulin led Navy (9-4) with 15 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Boehm
- Chad Beswick
- Kyle Benser
2024-25 ASUN Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| North Alabama | 2-0 | - | 10-5 |
| Queens University | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 1-1 | 1 | 7-8 |
| Austin Peay | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 1-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Central Arkansas | 1-1 | 1 | 5-10 |
| Stetson | 1-1 | 1 | 3-12 |
| North Florida | 0-2 | 2 | 7-8 |
| Bellarmine | 0-2 | 2 | 3-12 |
| West Georgia | 0-2 | 2 | 2-13 |
2024-25 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross | 2-1 | - | 10-6 |
| Boston University | 2-1 | - | 8-8 |
| Colgate | 2-1 | - | 5-11 |
| Navy | 2-1 | - | 5-11 |
| Lafayette | 1-1 | 0.5 | 6-9 |
| Bucknell | 1-1 | 0.5 | 5-10 |
| Army | 1-2 | 1 | 7-8 |
| American University | 1-2 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 1-2 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Lehigh | 1-2 | 1 | 6-8 |
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