Army Tripped Up At Monmouth

Saturday, December 10

West Long Branch, N.J.

7 p.m.

Army West Point

5-5

Monmouth

8-2

Army West Point

Monmouth

Army Tripped Up At Monmouth

December 10, 2016 | Men's Basketball

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West Long Branch, N.J. – The Army West Point men's basketball team dropped an 81-71 decision at Monmouth here Saturday night.

The Hawks continued their seven-game winning streak, while the Black Knights' streak ended at three games.

Three reached double figures for Army with Tommy Funk leading the way. The rookie registered a team-high 13 points, which matched his career-best effort. He finished 3-of-9 from the floor and 7-of-9 from the charity stripe. The Warrington, Pa., native closed out his night with four rebounds and assists.

Also notching double digits was Jordan Fox and Scott Mammel with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Fox went 4-of-6 from the floor and 3-of-4 from long range, while Mammel converted on 3-of-8 from the floor, 3-of-6 from downtown and 1-of-2 from the charity stripe.

Matt Wilson was one rebound shy of reaching twin figures on the boards. The first-year pulled down nine to lead the Black Knights and chipped in eight points. Luke Morrison was a close second with seven rebounds.

ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES

After shooting over 50 percent from the floor in their last three games, the Black Knights struggled on Saturday finishing 22-of-66 (33.3%) from the floor.
It was also not a good night from downtown as Army converted on just 7-of-27 (25.9%) from behind-the-arc. The Black Knights were averaging a Patriot League best 10.4 treys per game prior to the contest.
Army slightly outrebounded its host 44-41, including a 14-10 edge on the offensive boards.
The Black Knights committed 16 turnovers to the Hawks 10.
Monmouth held the edge on points in the paint at 38-26 and on points off turnovers at 19-12.
The Hawks led by as many as 24 with six minutes to play in the second half before the Black Knights slowly started to chip away at the deficit.
Army never led in the contest. Monmouth was in front for 39:41. The game was tied for 19 seconds.

UP NEXT

The Black Knights stay on the road for another nonconference matchup against a strong St. Bonaventure team. Army will head to Olean, N.Y., on Dec. 19 for a 7 p.m. tip with the Bonnies.