Army West Point Athletics
Saturday, March 2
West Point, NY
1:00 PM
Army West Point
12-15,9-8Patriot
52
vs
55
Loyola Maryland
15-13,10-7Patriot
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2
3
4
F
Loyola Maryland
19
9
16
11
55
Army West Point
13
17
13
9
52
Women’s Basketball Drops Senior Day Contest to Loyola
March 02, 2024 | Women's Basketball
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point women's basketball team (12-15, 9-8 PL) fell at home to the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (15-13, 10-7 PL), 55-52 on Senior Day. Before the game, Army honored and recognized its three seniors, Lauren Lithgow, Sam McNaughton and Reagan Warren.
The ceremony featured a heart-felt moment, as Sam McNaughton's brother surprised her returning home from a deployment in the U.S. Army.
Lithgow led the Black Knights in scoring with 15 points, on 5-9 shooting from the field, connecting on three three-pointers.
How It Happened
Trailing six entering the second quarter, Army held Loyola to nine points in the second quarter to take a two-point lead into half, 30-28.
Army used a 9-0 run to early in the second that featured a three-point play by freshman Kya Smith to take a 22-21 lead. In the quarter, Army held Loyola to 25% shooting from the field and 1-6 from three-point. The difference was Army being aggressive and getting to the free throw line, converting 7-8 from the line as Loyola did not attempt a free throw in the second quarter.
The third quarter was tightly contested with the biggest lead for either side was four points for Army, after a Lithgow made three.
Late in the fourth, Loyola would capture a four-point lead after a Kelly Ratigan three, 51-47.
Trailing five with 47 seconds to go, Lithgow made her third three of the afternoon to cut the lead down to two, 52-50.
Army gave themselves a chance, following an incredible defensive play by Lithgow tying up Greyhounds Ava Therien for a jump ball instead of fouling with 22 seconds to go giving Army possession of the basketball down by two points.
Looking for a bucket to tie or potentially take the lead and the win, Army turned the ball over in the final second and was not able to get a shot off as Loyola Maryland hung on for a tough, fought, 55-52 victory.
Lex Therien scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Greyhounds.
No other Black Knight was in double-figures besides Lithgow.
Inside the Box
The ceremony featured a heart-felt moment, as Sam McNaughton's brother surprised her returning home from a deployment in the U.S. Army.
Lithgow led the Black Knights in scoring with 15 points, on 5-9 shooting from the field, connecting on three three-pointers.
How It Happened
Trailing six entering the second quarter, Army held Loyola to nine points in the second quarter to take a two-point lead into half, 30-28.
Army used a 9-0 run to early in the second that featured a three-point play by freshman Kya Smith to take a 22-21 lead. In the quarter, Army held Loyola to 25% shooting from the field and 1-6 from three-point. The difference was Army being aggressive and getting to the free throw line, converting 7-8 from the line as Loyola did not attempt a free throw in the second quarter.
The third quarter was tightly contested with the biggest lead for either side was four points for Army, after a Lithgow made three.
Late in the fourth, Loyola would capture a four-point lead after a Kelly Ratigan three, 51-47.
Trailing five with 47 seconds to go, Lithgow made her third three of the afternoon to cut the lead down to two, 52-50.
Army gave themselves a chance, following an incredible defensive play by Lithgow tying up Greyhounds Ava Therien for a jump ball instead of fouling with 22 seconds to go giving Army possession of the basketball down by two points.
Looking for a bucket to tie or potentially take the lead and the win, Army turned the ball over in the final second and was not able to get a shot off as Loyola Maryland hung on for a tough, fought, 55-52 victory.
Lex Therien scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Greyhounds.
No other Black Knight was in double-figures besides Lithgow.
Inside the Box
- It was Lithgow's second game this season scoring 15+ points.
- Her 36 made threes this season rank second most on the team, only behind Reese Ericson's 51.
Up Next
The Black Knights will play their final game of the regular season on Wednesday, March 6th at 6pm vs. Lehigh at Christl Arena before awaiting their seeding and opponent in the Patriot League Tournament.
Follow Along
For complete coverage of Army West Point women's basketball, follow the Black Knights on Twitter @ArmyWP_WBB, on Instagram @armywestpointwbb, and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com.
The Black Knights will play their final game of the regular season on Wednesday, March 6th at 6pm vs. Lehigh at Christl Arena before awaiting their seeding and opponent in the Patriot League Tournament.
Follow Along
For complete coverage of Army West Point women's basketball, follow the Black Knights on Twitter @ArmyWP_WBB, on Instagram @armywestpointwbb, and online at www.goarmywestpoint.com.
Team Stats
Loyola
ARM
FG%
.365
.340
3FG%
.250
.286
FT%
.875
.800
RB
37
34
TO
15
15
STL
9
6
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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