American University secured a 75-63 victory over Army West Point, led by Madden Collins' 22 points. The Eagles, now 14-13, outscored the Black Knights 39-36 in the second half to seal the 12-point win. Army West Point, ranked 334 in the NET rankings, struggled to keep pace with American University, who held a 36-27 lead at halftime.
American University's Madden Collins Scores 22 Points, Including 3 Three-Pointers
The American University Eagles took control of the game early, building a 9-point lead by the end of the first half with a 36-27 score. Army West Point's Jaxson Bell led the Black Knights with 13 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Eagles' strong performance. American University's Matt Mayock and Julen Iturbe each contributed 11 points and 5 rebounds, helping to secure the win. The Eagles' 39-point second half was fueled by 44.7% shooting from the field, including 5 three-pointers. Army West Point, on the other hand, shot 40% from the field but was outrebounded 35-30.
Madden Collins was the standout performer for American University, scoring 22 points to lead the Eagles to victory. Matt Mayock and Julen Iturbe each added 11 points and 5 rebounds, providing a strong supporting cast. For Army West Point, Jaxson Bell led the way with 13 points, while Jackson Furman and Jorn Everson each scored 12 points. The Black Knights' top performers were unable to overcome the Eagles' balanced attack, which saw three players score in double figures. American University's Collins was particularly effective, shooting 50% from the field and making 3 of 6 three-point attempts.
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American University outrebounded Army West Point 35-30, including 10 offensive rebounds that led to 10 second-chance points. The Eagles also shot 44.7% from the field, compared to Army West Point's 40%. American University made 7 three-pointers, while the Black Knights made 6. The Eagles' 75 points were the most they've scored in their last 5 games, and their 12-point margin of victory was their largest in 3 games. Army West Point, on the other hand, has lost 4 of its last 5 games, with an average margin of defeat of 10.5 points.
The CHD Scout model predicted an American University victory by 15.1 points, with a predicted score of 82-67. While the actual margin of victory was 12 points, the model was correct in predicting an Eagles win. American University's performance was consistent with the model's expectations, with Collins and Mayock leading the way. The model also accurately predicted Army West Point's struggles, as the Black Knights were unable to keep pace with the Eagles' offense. The 12-point margin of victory was slightly lower than predicted, but the model's overall assessment of the game was accurate.
The win improves American University's record to 14-13, while Army West Point falls to 10-17. This game was classified as a Quad 4 game for both teams, with American University's NET ranking of 260 and Army West Point's ranking of 334. The Eagles' victory helps to bolster their resume, but they still have work to do to improve their tournament chances. Army West Point, on the other hand, is unlikely to make a postseason push, but can still play spoiler in their remaining games. American University's quad record is now 5-6 in Quad 4 games, while Army West Point is 2-9 in Quad 4 games.
American University's next game is against Loyola (MD) on February 19, while Army West Point faces Boston University on February 17. The Eagles want to build on their momentum from this win, while the Black Knights will try to bounce back from their loss. American University is 2-2 in its last 4 games, while Army West Point is 1-3 in its last 4 games. The Eagles' upcoming game against Loyola (MD) will be a crucial test, as they look to improve their record and make a push for a postseason berth.