Six Reach Double Figures in 76-56 Win

WEST POINT – The Army West Point men’s basketball team used a massive second-half surge to take down St. Francis Brooklyn Saturday afternoon, 76-56.

The Terriers knotted the score at 34-34 two and a half minutes into the second period, but a quick 11-0 run over the next four minutes began a 36-8 Black Knights rally. That handed the home team a comfortable 70-42 advantage with just under eight minutes to play.

From that point on, Army maintained its double-digit edge to secure the 20-point win and its fourth victory of the year.

The Black Knights saw six players reach double figures for the first time this season. Jacob Kessler posted a career-high 16 points after going nearly perfect on the night. The sophomore finished 7-of-7 from the floor, 2-of-2 from behind-the-arc and 0-1 from the charity stripe. He added four rebounds, which was one shy of matching his career best effort.

The Richmond, Va., native compiled two assists and two steals on the night as well.
Joining Kessler in double digits was Tommy Funk, Jordan Fox, John Emezie, Kennedy Edwards and Matt Wilson, who all notched 10 points in the game. Funk’s final point total matched his career high, while Emezie and Wilson have both now extended their double-figure scoring streaks to five games.

Wilson and Mac Hoffman were tops on the team with eight rebounds each, while Fox dished out a career-high eight assists to lead all players.

The Black Knights remain at home for one more contest on Wednesday against academy-rival Air Force. That game is slated for a 7:02 p.m. tip.