Round one of the Patriot League Tournament definitely didn't disappoint... Wednesday's four games were decided by a combined eight points--and 7th seeded Bucknell needed a 40-footer at the buzzer to beat #2 Navy 87-86 in triple-overtime.
American advances to the semifinals with a 62-60 triumph over Holy Cross... rallying from an 11 point first half deficit and solving the Crusaders' matchup zone in the second half- shooting 54% from the field and 7 for 9 from three-point range after intermission. Prime production from the perimeter was a priority with 6-foot-11 Tim Clifford an imposing figure in the pivot. Not only did Derrick Mercer and Garrison Carr provide the usual production (the backcourt duo combines for 30 points on 12 of 25 shooting--6 of 8 from three-point range), coach Jeff Jones received key contributions from Bryce Simon (12 points and 4 rebounds) as well as Brian Gilmore (10 points and 7 assists off the bench).
AU entertains Army (14-15) Sunday at Bender Arena...the Eagles won both games with the Black Knights this winter (66-53 in West Point, 49-40 in DC)--despite shooting just 28% from the field in their February meeting.
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