Feb. 25, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Navy's thrilling 71-63 Star Game victory over Army from Saturday will re-air on CSTV (College Sports Television) on Monday, Feb. 25, at 6:00 pm (ET). The win was Navy's fifth in a row and sixth straight Star Game victory over the Black Knights. Navy currently owns a 15-12 overall record and is 8-4 in the Patriot League.

After falling behind 27-18 at halftime, and 35-25 early in the second half, Navy ooutscored Army, 46-28, in the final 16 minutes of the contest for the 71-63 victory. Navy's 35-point turnaround from the first half (18) to the second half (53) was the second-largest improvement in a game in school history. The Mids were led by Adam Teague, who recorded his first career double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Clif Colbert, who added 17 points and six rebounds.

Navy will host American on Wednesday at 7:00 pm (ET) in Alumni Hall for Senior Night. The Mids are currently one game back of American for first in the Patriot League race as the Eagles enter with a 9-3 Patriot League mark. Navy defeated American, 77-66, in the team's first meeting on Jan. 30. Wins in its final two games would give Navy the No. 1 overall seed for the Patriot League Tournament, as well as its first Patriot League regular-season championship since the 1999-2000 campaign. Navy is guaranteed of a Patriot League Tournament quarterfinal game against a foe to be determined on March 5 at Alumni Hall.

For ticket information for Wednesday's game, as well as all home games in the Patriot League Tournament, call 1-800-US4-NAVY.

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