WEST POINT, N.Y. - Three players in double figures, including 20-point performances from Kyle Wilson and Tanner Plomb, lifted the Army men's basketball team to an 84-78 season opening victory over service academy rival Air Force in game two of the All-Military Classic presented by USAA.
The Army offense was on point throughout the entire game, shooting 49.2 percent from the floor and 52.0 percent from three-point range. The Black Knights' defense forced 18 Air Force turnovers and outrebounded the Falcons 37-32. The team collected six steals and four blocks.
Of those four rejections, none were bigger than Kevin Ferguson's block of Trevor Lyons from behind that kept Army's lead at eight points with two and a half minutes remaining. The Falcons pulled down the offensive rebound, but Army's defense was able to regroup and draw an offensive foul later in the possession. Full Story»