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Athletic Director’s Update, February 21

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Men's Basketball beats Navy. Wins over Navy, record-breaking performances, and conference championships highlighted a great week for Army Athletics. The men’s and women’s basketball team both captured Star Game victories in Annapolis on Saturday. The women started the day with a 48-40 win, completing a season sweep of the Mids. The win moved the team into a first-place tie with Navy in the Patriot League standings. Plebe Kelsey Minato was named the Patriot League Player of the Week for the second time this season after averaging 19.5 points in both of the team’s wins.  The men’s team hung on for a thrilling 56-55 win, capturing its first Star Game victory in Annapolis since 1992.  It is the team’s second straight Star win and the third in the last four seasons. Plebe Kyle Wilson was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week, averaging 18.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in last week’s games.  The upcoming schedule features two more chances to get into the win column versus Navy. The gymnastics team hosts the Mids on Saturday, while the wrestling team welcomes its arch rival on Sunday at Christl Arena.

Lisa Junta sets new record. The track & field teams competed at the Patriot league Championships at West Point last weekend, and distance runner Lisa Junta highlighted the event with her record-breaking effort in the 3,000-meter run. Lisa’s winning time broke Army’s 27-year old record previously held by Army Athletics Hall of Fame member Teresa Sobiesk. Lisa also captured the league’s 5,000-meter crown with the second-fastest time in Academy history. She was named the program’s first Female Track Performer of the Meet since 2008.  Kaitlyn Love also won Patriot League gold in the 60-meter hurdles and was part of the first-place 4x400-meter relay squad. The men’s team won five events, including two relays. Clyde Wilson captured the 800-meter run, Stevyn Spees won the 500 meters and Kyler Martin crossed first in the 60-meter hurdles.

Lacrosse’s Garrett Thul also took home an individual honor, winning the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week Award. Garrett led the team to a pair of wins by scoring 11 goals, including a career-best seven scores in the victory over VMI.


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