Army West Point Athletics
Wednesday, December 3
Jersey City, N.J.
11 a.m.
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Saint Peter's
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Women’s Basketball Surges to Road Win Over Saint Peter’s
December 03, 2025 | Women's Basketball
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The Army West Point women's basketball team got back in the win column on Wednesday afternoon, defeating Saint Peter's 65-43 in a mid-day contest at the Yanitelli Recreational Life Center.
It was a historic afternoon for Reese Ericson, who moved into second all-time in Army West Point women's basketball history in career 3-point field goals. Ericson entered the game with 202 and made five on Wednesday to put together a 15-point performance.
Kya Smith was also dominant in the victory, recording a game-high 17 points and 15 rebounds to register her fourth double-double of the season. Her 15 rebounds ties a career-high, which she set last season against Navy on Jan. 26, 2025. Her previous season-high was 14 versus New Hampshire.
Army (6-2) did not have its best offensive game of the season but made 10 threes and played strong defense en route to its third road win of the season. Saint Peter's (1-6) struggled offensively and couldn't generate a lead outside of the opening few minutes.
Wednesday's game, which started at 11 a.m., was the earliest game of the season thus far for Army and both teams came out of the gates slow. The first point of the game came on a Saint Peter's free throw with 7:18 left. Army than went on a 7-0 run over the next 1:45 and held the lead for the remainder of the game.
The Black Knights ended the opening quarter of play with a 15-8 lead and got six points from a pair of threes by Ericson. On the other end, the Peacocks had just eight points, which is the second-fewest points allowed by Army in a quarter this season. Saint Francis had just six in the opening period against Army on Nov. 22.
Army shot it better in the second quarter, getting to 40 percent from the field while the defense kept the same tenacious play style it opened the game with. The Black Nights were able to grow its lead into double digits thanks to a 10-4 run to open the frame. Saint Peter's was able to cut the deficit back into single digits – 25-17 – but Army closed the quarter on a 6-0 run to earn a 14-point halftime advantage.
Camryn Tade and Smith combined for 11 points 4-6 shooting in the quarter, while Ericson and Reganne Reardon each added a bucket. Saint Peter's went 3-10 from the field in the period and went into the halftime break making just six baskets at a 31.6 percent rate. Army held the lead for 17:04 of the opening 20 minutes.
Both sides had their most efficient quarters coming out of the locker room, as Army shot 42.9 percent in the third quarter while Saint Peter's knocked down half their shots. Brooke Wilson had her most efficient scoring period of the season during the third 10 minutes, scoring eight points on a perfect 3-3 from the field. The Peacocks scored a game-high 14 points in the third quarter, five of which came from the free-throw line.
The Black Knights took a 16-point lead into the final quarter of play and never gave Saint Peter's any glimpse of hope. Smith dominated the final period, scoring six points and grabbing seven rebounds. Both team made five shots from the field, as Army outscored Saint Peter's 18-12 to close out the game.
The Numbers
Army finished the game shooting 39.0 percent from the field. The Black Knights are now 2-1 this season when shooting under 40 percent from the field. Army did record 10 threes and are 2-0 when making double-digit shots from distance (14 vs. Pace).
Saint Peter's finished the afternoon shooting 34.9 percent. Army is 4-0 when holding opponents to sub-40 percent shooting. De'Naya Rippey led the Peacocks with 15 points.
Army outscored Saint Peter's 23-17 in points off turnovers, 26-18 in points in the paint and in second chance points. The Peacocks had the edge in bench points (17-11) and fast break points (1-0).
Quotable – Head Coach Katie Kuester
"I mean, they show up every single day just ready to work. And they're everyday people. They're everyday players. And sometimes you see it in the box score, sometimes you don't, luckily, we have a team that they don't care. They just want to win collectively as a team and as a unit. But you know, Camryn Tade is one of our hardest workers. She's in the gym nonstop and always watching film with Coach Maggie. Reese Ericson, you know, she's our heart and soul. So, you know, I never tell her to stop shooting. I know you guys know that. If she misses those first three shots, I'm comfortable with her taking the next nine. I know at least six or seven of them are going in. So always feel good about that. But yeah, proud of all of them."
Up Next
Army returns to Christl Arena on Saturday at noon for a massive contest against undefeated UMass. The game will broadcast on ESPN+ and The Varsity Network.
Game 8 Notables
• Kya Smith had a game-high 17 points and 15 rebounds. Fifteen rebounds ties her career-high which she set against Navy last season.
• Kya Smith had led Army in scoring five times this season. She has 10-plus points in every game this year.
• Reese Ericson moved into second all-time in Army West Point women's basketball history in career 3-point field goals. Ericson entered the game with 202 and made five on Wednesday to put together a 15-point performance.
• The Black Knights are 4-0 this season when holding opponents to under 40 percent shooting.
• For the second time this season Army made double digit threes with 10. The Black Knights season is 14 against Pace in the season opener.
• Saint Peter's 43 points is the fewest Army has allowed in a game this season.
• Army is now 2-4 all-time against Saint Peter's.
It was a historic afternoon for Reese Ericson, who moved into second all-time in Army West Point women's basketball history in career 3-point field goals. Ericson entered the game with 202 and made five on Wednesday to put together a 15-point performance.
Kya Smith was also dominant in the victory, recording a game-high 17 points and 15 rebounds to register her fourth double-double of the season. Her 15 rebounds ties a career-high, which she set last season against Navy on Jan. 26, 2025. Her previous season-high was 14 versus New Hampshire.
Army (6-2) did not have its best offensive game of the season but made 10 threes and played strong defense en route to its third road win of the season. Saint Peter's (1-6) struggled offensively and couldn't generate a lead outside of the opening few minutes.
Wednesday's game, which started at 11 a.m., was the earliest game of the season thus far for Army and both teams came out of the gates slow. The first point of the game came on a Saint Peter's free throw with 7:18 left. Army than went on a 7-0 run over the next 1:45 and held the lead for the remainder of the game.
The Black Knights ended the opening quarter of play with a 15-8 lead and got six points from a pair of threes by Ericson. On the other end, the Peacocks had just eight points, which is the second-fewest points allowed by Army in a quarter this season. Saint Francis had just six in the opening period against Army on Nov. 22.
Army shot it better in the second quarter, getting to 40 percent from the field while the defense kept the same tenacious play style it opened the game with. The Black Nights were able to grow its lead into double digits thanks to a 10-4 run to open the frame. Saint Peter's was able to cut the deficit back into single digits – 25-17 – but Army closed the quarter on a 6-0 run to earn a 14-point halftime advantage.
Camryn Tade and Smith combined for 11 points 4-6 shooting in the quarter, while Ericson and Reganne Reardon each added a bucket. Saint Peter's went 3-10 from the field in the period and went into the halftime break making just six baskets at a 31.6 percent rate. Army held the lead for 17:04 of the opening 20 minutes.
Both sides had their most efficient quarters coming out of the locker room, as Army shot 42.9 percent in the third quarter while Saint Peter's knocked down half their shots. Brooke Wilson had her most efficient scoring period of the season during the third 10 minutes, scoring eight points on a perfect 3-3 from the field. The Peacocks scored a game-high 14 points in the third quarter, five of which came from the free-throw line.
The Black Knights took a 16-point lead into the final quarter of play and never gave Saint Peter's any glimpse of hope. Smith dominated the final period, scoring six points and grabbing seven rebounds. Both team made five shots from the field, as Army outscored Saint Peter's 18-12 to close out the game.
The Numbers
Army finished the game shooting 39.0 percent from the field. The Black Knights are now 2-1 this season when shooting under 40 percent from the field. Army did record 10 threes and are 2-0 when making double-digit shots from distance (14 vs. Pace).
Saint Peter's finished the afternoon shooting 34.9 percent. Army is 4-0 when holding opponents to sub-40 percent shooting. De'Naya Rippey led the Peacocks with 15 points.
Army outscored Saint Peter's 23-17 in points off turnovers, 26-18 in points in the paint and in second chance points. The Peacocks had the edge in bench points (17-11) and fast break points (1-0).
Quotable – Head Coach Katie Kuester
"I mean, they show up every single day just ready to work. And they're everyday people. They're everyday players. And sometimes you see it in the box score, sometimes you don't, luckily, we have a team that they don't care. They just want to win collectively as a team and as a unit. But you know, Camryn Tade is one of our hardest workers. She's in the gym nonstop and always watching film with Coach Maggie. Reese Ericson, you know, she's our heart and soul. So, you know, I never tell her to stop shooting. I know you guys know that. If she misses those first three shots, I'm comfortable with her taking the next nine. I know at least six or seven of them are going in. So always feel good about that. But yeah, proud of all of them."
Up Next
Army returns to Christl Arena on Saturday at noon for a massive contest against undefeated UMass. The game will broadcast on ESPN+ and The Varsity Network.
Game 8 Notables
• Kya Smith had a game-high 17 points and 15 rebounds. Fifteen rebounds ties her career-high which she set against Navy last season.
• Kya Smith had led Army in scoring five times this season. She has 10-plus points in every game this year.
• Reese Ericson moved into second all-time in Army West Point women's basketball history in career 3-point field goals. Ericson entered the game with 202 and made five on Wednesday to put together a 15-point performance.
• The Black Knights are 4-0 this season when holding opponents to under 40 percent shooting.
• For the second time this season Army made double digit threes with 10. The Black Knights season is 14 against Pace in the season opener.
• Saint Peter's 43 points is the fewest Army has allowed in a game this season.
• Army is now 2-4 all-time against Saint Peter's.
Team Stats
ARM
SP
FG%
.390
.349
3FG%
.333
.182
FT%
.818
.611
RB
38
29
TO
14
15
STL
5
6
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
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