Summers scores 21 to carry Navy past American 69-60
WASHINGTON -- — Greg Summers matched his career high with 21 points as Navy defeated American 69-60 on Sunday night.
Cam Davis had 17 points for Navy (13-2, 10-1 Patriot League), which earned its fifth straight road victory. Richard Njoku added eight points with seven rebounds. Tyler Nelson also had seven rebounds. The Midshipmen were 53% shooting in the game (28 of 53).
Jamir Harris had 30 points for the Eagles (2-4, 2-4), the only scorer in double figures. Josh Alexander added eight points with five assists. Connor Nelson had eight rebounds.
A late 10-0 run for American cut the Navy lead to 67-58 with 49.5 seconds left. Summers rounded out Navy scoring with two free throws and a dunk.
The Midshipmen remain undefeated in four games against the Eagles this season. Most recently, Navy defeated American 72-60 on Saturday.
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2020-2021 Patriot League Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Lafayette | 9-5 | - | 9-6 |
Bucknell | 4-6 | 3 | 5-7 |
Lehigh | 4-10 | 5 | 4-11 |
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
Colgate | 11-1 | - | 14-2 |
Army | 7-7 | 5 | 12-10 |
Boston University | 6-10 | 7 | 7-11 |
Holy Cross | 5-11 | 8 | 5-11 |
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
Navy | 12-1 | - | 15-3 |
American | 4-5 | 6 | 4-6 |
Loyola (MD) | 4-10 | 8.5 | 6-11 |