The U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen secured a hard-fought 84-80 victory over the Colgate Raiders, with Jordan Pennick leading the charge with 22 points. The Midshipmen, now 21-6 on the season, shot 40 points in the first period and 37 in the second, outpacing Colgate's 28 and 49 points in each respective half. Jalen Cox's impressive 30-point performance for Colgate was not enough to overcome the Midshipmen's balanced attack, which saw three players score in double figures.
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The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the U.S. Naval Academy taking a 40-28 lead into halftime. Colgate, however, came out strong in the second half, scoring 49 points to Navy's 37. Despite being outscored in the second half, the Midshipmen's first-half cushion was the difference, as they held on for the 84-80 win. The Raiders' Jalen Cox had a standout performance, scoring 30 points on the night, while also adding 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Meanwhile, Navy's Jordan Pennick scored 22 points, and Donovan Draper chipped in with 20 points and 8 rebounds. The Midshipmen's 7-point overtime performance sealed the deal, as they outscored Colgate 7-3 in the extra period.
The top performers for both teams were on full display, with Jalen Cox leading the way for Colgate. Cox's 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists made him a one-man show for the Raiders, but it wasn't enough to overcome the balanced attack of the U.S. Naval Academy. For Navy, Jordan Pennick's 22 points paced the team, while Donovan Draper added 20 points and 8 rebounds. Austin Benigni also contributed 13 points and 5 assists for the Midshipmen. On the Colgate side, Andrew Alekseyenko had a strong game with 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Josh Ahayere chipped in with 12 points and 5 rebounds. The performances of these players were crucial in determining the outcome of the game, with Navy's depth ultimately proving to be the deciding factor.
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The box score reveals some key statistics that tell the story of the game. The U.S. Naval Academy shot 40 points in the first half, compared to Colgate's 28, and although the Raiders outscored Navy 49-37 in the second half, the Midshipmen's first-half lead proved insurmountable. Navy's 7-point overtime performance was also a crucial factor, as they outscored Colgate 7-3 in the extra period. The Raiders' Jalen Cox had an impressive 30 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Midshipmen's balanced attack, which saw three players score in double figures. The game's pace was also notable, with both teams combining for 164 points, and the Midshipmen ultimately emerging victorious by a margin of 4 points.
The CHD Scout prediction model correctly predicted a Navy win, with the Midshipmen emerging victorious by a margin of 4 points. The predicted score was 69-75 in favor of Navy, but the actual score was 84-80. Despite the difference in score, the model's prediction of a Navy win by 5 points was close to the actual margin of 4 points. The model's accuracy is a reflection of its ability to forecast the outcome of games, and in this case, it correctly identified the U.S. Naval Academy as the likely winner. The model's prediction was based on a variety of factors, including the teams' past performances, statistical trends, and other data points.
The win improves the U.S. Naval Academy's record to 21-6, and has real consequences for their tournament resume. The game was classified as a Quad 3 game for both teams, and the win will likely boost Navy's NET ranking, currently at 154. Colgate, on the other hand, falls to 16-11, and their NET ranking of 202 may take a hit as a result of the loss. The Raiders want to bounce back from the defeat, while the Midshipmen will aim to build on their momentum. The game's outcome will also have an impact on the teams' seeding in the tournament, with Navy's win potentially improving their chances of securing a higher seed.
The U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen want to build on their momentum as they face their next opponent, while the Colgate Raiders will aim to bounce back from the defeat. The Midshipmen's next game is scheduled for [insert date] against [insert opponent], and they want to continue their strong play. The Raiders, on the other hand, will face [insert opponent] on [insert date], and will aim to get back on track after the loss.