Army West Point Athletics
This Week in Army Athletics
November 06, 2014 | General
While our football team lost its first Commander in Chief’s Trophy game of the season, we did experience success against Air Force on the rugby pitch and saw our men’s soccer team clinch a spot in the upcoming Patriot League Tournament.
Thank you to all who turned out and helped us sell out Michie Stadium against Air Force. While the result wasn’t what we were looking for, we are appreciative of the support and the tremendous crowd.
A try in the second half from yearling Andy Sullivan and an Andrew Borer conversion lifted the third-ranked Black Knights to a 19-17 victory over eighth-ranked and service academy foe Air Force. Sullivan’s try came in the 68th minute, with Borer’s kick putting Army on top for the first time since the 27th minute. Both Sullivan and Borer did not start the game but came in replacement of injured starters Jake Lachina and Logan Pearce. Leading 19-17 and performing in front of a large crowd at Anderson Rugby Complex, we held on for the victory. The Army women’s rugby team finished the season with a perfect 2-0 record against its service academy rivals, claiming a 29-7 victory over Air Force. The game was put out of reach early as we went up by a 19-0 advantage with yearling Tranella Patterson converting on a try, following by firstie Carissa Pekny earning the conversion.
The men’s soccer team went into senior night last Saturday with a chance to clinch a spot in the Patriot League Tournament and the Black Knights came out with a 1-0 win over Lafayette. There was a group of five teams vying for spots last weekend and Army punched its ticket, while the other four teams were eliminated. Army can finish as high as fourth in the league and host a home playoff game as the Black Knights play at PPL Park against Navy for the Arm-Navy Cup on Friday night. Senior goalkeeper Winston Boldt is one of 10 student-athletes selected as a finalist for the 2014 Senior CLASS Award in men’s soccer. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. Fans will have a say in deciding the Senior CLASS Award winner and voting is open now at seniorCLASSaward.com. Fans have until November 24 to vote.
With four matches remaining in the regular season, the Army volleyball team currently sits in fifth place in the Patriot League standings. The top four teams will earn a spot in the Patriot League Tournament. In conference play, we are 7-5 and are one match behind Navy (8-4) and Colgate (8-4). This past weekend, we went on the road to Hamilton, N.Y., where we came away with a 3-1 victory over Colgate to sweep the season series from the Raiders. Army now holds the tiebreaker over Colgate, if we finish tied in the final standings. Looking ahead, the Black Knights have a pair of road games at Loyola (0-12 Patriot) and American (11-0 Patriot). We close the regular season at home against Lafayette (2-11) and Navy (8-4).
The swimming and diving teams were in action for the first time this season and the men earned a win over Buffalo in a tri-meet with Michigan State, while the women defeated the Spartans for its first victory over a Big Ten school in program history. Cow Chris Szekely and firstie Will Viana each tallied wins for the men and firsties Kristen Barta and Keelie McNeary were both anchors on each of the relay teams that brought home a win over Michigan State.
Tickets are still available for the final football home game against Fordham on Nov. 22. Hockey tickets are also on sale for an upcoming series with Holy Cross on Nov. 14 and 15. Men’s basketball tickets are available for the All-Military Classic featuring Air Force, VMI and The Citadel in a couple of weeks.
For tickets, visit www.goARMYsports.com/tickets, call 1-877-TIX-ARMY or stop by the Army Ticket Office located at Gate 3 of Michie Stadium. To find out more about the Army A Club and how you can enhance the cadet-athlete experience, click the links below or email armyaclub@usma.edu.
We appreciate all of your contributions to our success.
Be well.
Football (2-6)
- The football team hosted Air Force on Saturday in front of national audience on CBS and dropped a 23-6 decision to the rival Falcons.
- Yearling Jeremy Timpf finished with a career-high 17 tackles, including a career-best 12 solo stops.
- Timpf was honored for the third time with FBS Independent Defensive Player of the Week honors.
- Yearling Josh Jenkins recorded his fourth interception of the season on Air Force’s first drive of the game. He leads the team with four picks, while Timpf is second with three.
- Army is back on the field this Saturday at Yankee Stadium against UConn for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff on CBS Sports Network.
Men’s Rugby (7-0, 5-0 ECRC)
- The Army men’s rugby team defeated Air Force 19-17 under the lights at Anderson Rugby Complex on Halloween.
- Yearling Andy Sullivan and cow Andrew Borer entered the game in the first half. Sullivan’s try in the 68th minute, followed by a successful kick from Borer lifted the third-ranked Black Knights to victory over the eighth-ranked Falcons.
- Army will conclude the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 8 when the Black Knights travel to Wheeling Jesuit.
Women’s Rugby (4-5, 2-4 ACRA)
- The Army women’s rugby team dominated Air Force, 29-7 in game one of the doubleheader from Anderson Rugby Complex on Halloween.
- Firstie Kate Roose, cow Carissa Pekny, yearling Tranelle Patterson and firstie Allison Wilson all factored in on the scoresheet for Army.
- The game was the final regular season contest for Army who will get playoffs underway this weekend at the University of Rhode Island and the Black Knights take on UConn.
Men’s Soccer (6-6-5 overall, 3-3-2 Patriot League)
- Army clinched a spot in the Patriot League Tournament for the second year in a row thanks to a 1-0 win over Lafayette on Saturday.
- Yearling defender Christian Clark scored the game winner for the Black Knights, while cow midfielder Justin Kim provided an assist.
- Firstie goalkeeper Winston Boldt made five saves to record his seventh shutout of the season and extended his Academy record to 23 career shutouts.
- Army plays its regular-season finale against Navy at PPL Park in Chester, Pa., on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m.
Volleyball (12-13, 7-5 Patriot)
- Plebe Rachel Gearon was selected as the Patriot League Volleyball Molten Rookie of the Week.
- Gearon led Army with a .529 hitting percentage and five blocks in the 3-1 win over Colgate.
- Plebe Avery Alexander recorded her fourth consecutive double-double with 40 assists and 15 digs.
- In conference play the team is 7-5 and is one match behind Navy (8-4) and Colgate (8-4).
- Back in action this weekend at Loyola on Friday at 7 p.m. and American on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Women’s Soccer (7-9-3, 4-2-3 Patriot League)
- Cow Katie Holder and plebe Clare Shea earned All-Patriot League honors.
- Holder was a first-team selection at forward and Shea earned third-team honors as a midfielder.
- Second-straight year that Holder was chosen after earning third-team honors last year.
- Hosted a Patriot League Quarterfinal game on Tuesday night and lost to Bucknell by a 2-1 score.
Hockey (2-4-1, 2-3-1 Atlantic Hockey)
- The hockey team continues to score on the power play and had two against Brown in a 4-2 loss on Friday night.
- Army is three for its last six opportunities with the extra skater and the three have come in the last two games.
- Cows Joe Kozlak and Shane Hearn had the two tallies for the Black Knights against the Bears, while firstie Mac Lalor posted a team-high two points with a pair of helpers.
- Army hits the road for the first time this season with two against Mercyhurst on Friday and Saturday night.
Men’s Swimming & Diving (1-1)
- Cow Chris Szekely came in first in a pair of individual events as the Black Knights split a tri-meet with Buffalo and Michigan State. Szekely also took part in two first place relay victories, swimming the fastest legs of each. He earned PL swimmer of week honors.
- Firstie Will Viana had a successful day finishing atop three consecutive races for the Black Knights.
- On the weekend the Black Knights came in first in the 400 and 800 free relays.
Women’s Swimming & Diving (1-1)
- Split a tri-meet, losing to Buffalo and beating Michigan State.
- This was the first time in program history that the Black Knights women’s swimming and diving team defeated a Big Ten team.
- The decision came down to the last event, the 400 free relay, and the Black Knights took first and second to earn a split.
- Firstie captains Kristen Barta and Keeli McNeary were both anchors on the relay teams that helped clinch the team victory over MSU.
Rifle (3-2)
- Army edged Navy by a point, 5762-5761, to finish runner-up at the President’s Trophy Match won by Air Force with Coast Guard finishing fourth.
- Plebe Josh Martin tied the school record for smallbore with a 591 (to include 36 center shots).
- The Black Knights posted a 2854 in smallbore and 2908 mark in air rifle.
- Army returns to the dual meet circuit this weekend visiting Kentucky for a pair of matches.
Sprint Football (6-1, 6-1 CSFL)
- Lost to Navy in CSFL Championship, 27-7.
-Snapped Army's 20-game winning streak.
- Black Knights finish the season at 6-1.
Men's Tennis
- Firstie Alex Van Velzer earned a runner-up finish in the Flight B Draw of the UTR Boston Open
- First match of the spring is against UCF on Jan. 30.
