Army West Point Athletics
Wednesday, December 7
West Point, NY
7:00 PM
Army West Point
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vs
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Men's Basketball Hang On for One-Point Win
December 07, 2022 | Men's Basketball
West Point, NY – Army Men's Basketball (5-5) hosted New Jersey Institute of Technology (1-8) at Christl Arena on Wednesday night, hanging on for a one point win, 63-62.
Army was once again paced by the dynamic freshman duo of Ethan Roberts and Coleton Benson. The duo shot a combined 6-10 from three-point for 28 points. Roberts scored a team high 16 points including 4-6 from three, marking his second career game knocking down four three-pointers. Benson collected 12 points and was 2-4 from three.
Charlie Peterson was all over the boards, securing a career high 16 rebounds en route to his second career double-double. Jalen Rucker (10) and Peterson (11) scored in double digits.
Army and NJIT played evenly in the first half going into the break tied, 35-35.
In the second half, Army trailed 46-45 before jumping out to 9-0 run, giving the Knights a 54-46 lead. During the scoring run, Rucker and Roberts connected from deep. The Highlanders responded and grabbed a 60-59 lead after a Kevin Osawe jumper with 4:56 to play.
Both teams would struggle scoring down the stretch as Army would take the lead for good, 61-60 after a layup by Peterson. Benson would put the finishing touches on the game connecting on two foul shots with 10 seconds to go to give Army a 63-60 win.
Miles Coleman (15) and Mekhi Gray (13) paved the way for the Highlanders in scoring.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Army was once again paced by the dynamic freshman duo of Ethan Roberts and Coleton Benson. The duo shot a combined 6-10 from three-point for 28 points. Roberts scored a team high 16 points including 4-6 from three, marking his second career game knocking down four three-pointers. Benson collected 12 points and was 2-4 from three.
Charlie Peterson was all over the boards, securing a career high 16 rebounds en route to his second career double-double. Jalen Rucker (10) and Peterson (11) scored in double digits.
Army and NJIT played evenly in the first half going into the break tied, 35-35.
In the second half, Army trailed 46-45 before jumping out to 9-0 run, giving the Knights a 54-46 lead. During the scoring run, Rucker and Roberts connected from deep. The Highlanders responded and grabbed a 60-59 lead after a Kevin Osawe jumper with 4:56 to play.
Both teams would struggle scoring down the stretch as Army would take the lead for good, 61-60 after a layup by Peterson. Benson would put the finishing touches on the game connecting on two foul shots with 10 seconds to go to give Army a 63-60 win.
Miles Coleman (15) and Mekhi Gray (13) paved the way for the Highlanders in scoring.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
- Charlie Peterson secured a career high 16 rebounds en route to his second career double-double (11/30/21, vs. Siena, 10pts 10 rebounds).
- Peterson is averaging 6.7 rebounds a game, ranking No. 3 in the Patriot League.
- Army is riding a three-game win streak, their first since winning three-straight last season vs. Lehigh, Colgate and Boston (Jan 7-13, 2022).
- Benson's 23 three-point makes ranks No. 5 in the Patriot League and Roberts' 21 is No. 7.
- Army out boarded NJIT, 52-34.
Up Next
Army will be back in action on the road on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:00pm taking on the University of Rhode Island.
Army will be back in action on the road on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:00pm taking on the University of Rhode Island.
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