Last Second Shot Stuns Black Knights

BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Army West Point men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker Saturday afternoon at Fairfield 75-74.

The Black Knights saw a nine-point lead dwindle in the final 2:40, allowing the home team to spark a 10-0 rally to close out the game. Two of those 10 points came with 0.4 remaining on the clock when Amadou Sidibe tipped in a missed shot from Jerome Segura. That ultimately sealed the comeback win for the Stags, stunning Army, who dips to 2-4 on the early season.

Of the Cadets four losses this season, three have come by five or fewer points, two by three or less.

A highlight for the Black Knights was rookie Matt Wilson, who recorded a career-high 20 points on 9-of-12 shooting. The Alexandria, Va., native chipped in five rebounds, including two on the offensive board.

Also reaching twin figures was Jacob Kessler and John Emezie. Kessler posted a career-best 12 points, all in the opening period, following his four makes from behind-the-arc. Those four treys were a career best for the sophomore. Emezie finished with 11 points for the Black Knights.

Rookie Tommy Funk notched a career-high seven rebounds, and was tied for tops on the team with Jordan Fox after registering four assists.

Army is back in the comfy confines of Christl Arena for three straight home contests against Fairleigh Dickinson, St. Francis Brooklyn and academy rival Air Force. The Black Knights welcome the Knights on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. tip before hosting the Terriers and Falcons on Dec. 3 and 7 at 4 and 7 p.m., respectively.