Nelson, Walker lead Navy over Bucknell 81-63
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- — Tyler Nelson and Jaylen Walker each scored 14 points as Navy defeated Bucknell 81-63 on Wednesday night.
Navy (13-7, 6-3 Patriot League) earned its fifth straight road victory. Daniel Deaver added 11 points. Richard Njoku had 10 points and three blocks. Patrick Dorsey had a career-high 10 rebounds plus five points and five steals.
Navy totaled 46 points in the second half, a season best for the team.
Andrew Funk had 17 points for the Bison (4-17, 1-8). Andre Screen added 15 points and three blocks. Xander Rice had 10 points.
The Midshipmen improve to 2-0 against the Bison on the season. Navy defeated Bucknell 73-55 on Jan. 7.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Phil Sallustio Jr.
- Dave Fernandez
- Ed Corliss
2023-24 Patriot League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
| American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
| Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
| Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
| Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
| Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
| Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
| Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
| Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |
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