Funk scores 17 to lift Bucknell over Army 62-61
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- Kimbal Mackenzie made two free throws with 10.9 seconds left and Bucknell edged Army 62-61 on Saturday to clinch a share of the Patriot League regular-season championship and the No. 2 seed to the league tournament.
McKenzie's free throws came after a Bucknell steal. The Black Knights turned the ball over again on their final possession. Army led by 14 with 8:53 remaining.
Andrew Funk came off the bench to score 17 points in Bucknell's 12th straight home victory.
Mackenzie had 15 points for Bucknell (19-11, 13-5). Nate Sestina added 10 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks.
Matt Wilson had 21 points for the Black Knights (13-18, 8-10). Tommy Funk, brother of Andrew, added 10 points and six rebounds. Alex King had nine rebounds.
Bucknell defeated Army 64-63 on Jan. 2.
The Black Knights will be the No. 6 seed in the tournament.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Janosik
- John Garbinski
- Matt Lynch
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 |