Army West Point Athletics
Army Claims Presidents’ Cup on the Men’s Side
May 24, 2017 | General
Full Presidents' Cup Standings
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – For the first time since the 2013-14 season and 11th time overall, Army West Point Athletics has claimed the Patriot League Presidents' Cup on the men's side edging out service academy rival Navy by 2.25 points.
"The Patriot League remains one of the most competitive conferences in the nation," said Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan. "To win the Presidents' Cup on the men's side is a great accomplishment. Congratulations to the cadet-athletes and coaches that showed the grit and determination throughout the year to help achieve this honor."
After ranking fifth through the winter season, the Black Knights kicked it into high gear this spring to claim the title. Men's tennis, golf, lacrosse, track and field along with baseball secured 35.75 points to overcome the deficit.
Patriot League Presidents' Cup points are awarded based on a team's performances in the regular and postseason Patriot League standings. In cross country, golf, rowing, swimming and diving and track and field, the points are awarded based on the final team finish at the Patriot League Championships.
Overall, Navy won the cup with 151 points and were followed by Bucknell (146), Boston U. (143), Lehigh (133.5) and Army West Point (130.75).
The Black Knights topped the standings on the men's side and boasted 71 points, while Navy (68.75), Bucknell (63.25), Lehigh (57.75) and Boston U. (57.25) rounded out the top five.
Boston U. led on the women's side with 85.75 points as Bucknell (82.75), Navy (82.25), Lehigh (75.75) and Army (59.75) followed.
The cup has been given out annually by the league since 1990-91.
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. – For the first time since the 2013-14 season and 11th time overall, Army West Point Athletics has claimed the Patriot League Presidents' Cup on the men's side edging out service academy rival Navy by 2.25 points.
"The Patriot League remains one of the most competitive conferences in the nation," said Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan. "To win the Presidents' Cup on the men's side is a great accomplishment. Congratulations to the cadet-athletes and coaches that showed the grit and determination throughout the year to help achieve this honor."
After ranking fifth through the winter season, the Black Knights kicked it into high gear this spring to claim the title. Men's tennis, golf, lacrosse, track and field along with baseball secured 35.75 points to overcome the deficit.
Patriot League Presidents' Cup points are awarded based on a team's performances in the regular and postseason Patriot League standings. In cross country, golf, rowing, swimming and diving and track and field, the points are awarded based on the final team finish at the Patriot League Championships.
Overall, Navy won the cup with 151 points and were followed by Bucknell (146), Boston U. (143), Lehigh (133.5) and Army West Point (130.75).
The Black Knights topped the standings on the men's side and boasted 71 points, while Navy (68.75), Bucknell (63.25), Lehigh (57.75) and Boston U. (57.25) rounded out the top five.
Boston U. led on the women's side with 85.75 points as Bucknell (82.75), Navy (82.25), Lehigh (75.75) and Army (59.75) followed.
The cup has been given out annually by the league since 1990-91.
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