Army Takes Third Straight with Win Over Yale

With four different players reaching double-digit scoring, the Army West Point women's basketball team went on to claim its third straight victory after defeating Yale, 82-65, in a non-conference game at Payne Whitney Gym. Aliyah Murray and Madison Hovren paced the Black Knights with a double-double. Murray poured in a game-high 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Hovren totaled 14 points and 11 boards. Libby Tacka chipped in with 14 points as well, while Janae McNeal and Cori Schnell added 12 and nine, respectively. McNeal also had seven rebounds, five assists and four steals in the win. Army (4-2) posted a season-best 82 points on Yale (3-2), a team that was coming off a road victory over TCU. The last time Army had two players with double-doubles in a game was on March 10, 2017. Schnell posted a new career high in scoring with nine points. Hovren reached double-digit scoring for the sixth straight game. It was the her fifth double-double of the season and 21st of her career. Murray recorded her first double-double of her senior year and 12th of her career. The Black Knights went to the line a season-best 36 times, making 28 foul shots. It was the second time this season that four Cadets reached double-digit scoring. McNeal shot a perfect 5-for-5 from the field in the first half. Army had 26 points from 22 Yale turnovers. The Black Knights outscored the Bulldogs in each of the four quarters. Read More