Scovens scores 21 as Army knocks off Fairleigh Dickinson 84-70 at Metro NY/NJ Classic
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Army Black Knights: Game Highlights
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights vs. Army Black Knights: Game Highlights
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- — Josh Scovens scored 21 points as Army beat Fairleigh Dickinson 84-70 on Wednesday night at the Metro NY/NJ Classic.
Scovens also contributed seven rebounds for the Black Knights (3-2). Jalen Rucker scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 18 (1 for 8 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds and five assists. Jorn Everson had 13 points and shot 5 for 7, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc.
The Knights (2-4) were led by Terrence Brown, who posted 26 points and four assists. Jo'el Emanuel added 12 points and nine rebounds for Fairleigh Dickinson. Ahmed Barba-Bey finished with eight points and six rebounds.
Army took the lead with 17:30 left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 41-31 at halftime, with Rucker racking up 12 points. Army extended its lead to 54-40 during the second half, fueled by a 7-0 scoring run. Scovens scored a team-high 13 points in the second half as their team closed out the win.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Luckie
- Tim Smith
- Mike Evans
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 6-0 | - | 10-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 3-2 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 3-2 | 2.5 | 7-13 |
| Wagner | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-8 |
| Stonehill | 2-3 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Le Moyne | 2-3 | 3.5 | 7-13 |
| Chicago State | 2-3 | 3.5 | 2-18 |
| Mercyhurst | 2-4 | 4 | 8-13 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 2-4 | 4 | 7-13 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate | 6-1 | - | 9-11 |
| Army | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-8 |
| American University | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-9 |
| Bucknell | 4-3 | 2 | 8-12 |
| Boston University | 3-3 | 2.5 | 9-10 |
| Loyola Maryland | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| Holy Cross | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Lafayette | 2-4 | 3.5 | 7-12 |
| Navy | 2-4 | 3.5 | 5-14 |
| Lehigh | 1-5 | 4.5 | 6-11 |
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