Navy Women's Basketball Game Notes

Game Information
American (19-8 / 14-2) at Navy (15-12 / 9-7)
Wednesday, Feb. 25 • 7 p.m.
Alumni Hall • Annapolis, Md.

Multimedia Information
Live Video (Free)
Navy Radio - None
Live Statistics

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Last Game
A slow start and finish hurt Navy in a 48-44 loss to Holy Cross Saturday afternoon at the Hart Center in Worcester, Mass.

The Mids made only two field goals through the first nine minutes of the game, but trailed the Crusaders by just the count of 11-5. Holy Cross would eventually take its largest lead of the half at 19-12 with three minutes remaining before halftime. That remained the score for another two minutes until Navy scored on each of its last three possessions -- including a three-point basket by Taylor Dunham as the first half expired -- to close to within 22-19 at the break.

That end of the first half sparked the Mids into the start of the second as Sarita Condie scored the first five points of the stanza and added another basket as part of a 10-2 run that gave Navy a 29-24 lead. The Mids would eventually open up a six-point cushion at 34-28 (11:21) and they still led by five points at 41-36 with 5:47 remaining on the clock.

Navy's offensive struggles returned at the close of the game, however, as Holy Cross tallied 12 of the final 15 points of the afternoon.

Both teams made 18 field goals in the game and the Mids held a 7-1 advantage in three-point field goals made, but the Mids shot 24.3 percent (18-74) from the floor and just 20 percent (7-35) from three-point land while the Crusaders made 36 percent (18-50) of their shots. Additionally, the Crusaders were 11-15 from the foul line while the Mids were just 1-2 from the charity stripe.

Navy snared 18 offensive boards but could score just seven second-chance points while Holy Cross tallied five such points on six offensive caroms. The Mids also forced 14 turnovers while committing only nine of their own.

About American
American claimed at least a share of the 2015 Patriot League regular season title with a 45-42 win over Army at home on Saturday. The Eagles have posted a league record of 14-2 and hold a two-game lead with two games remaining. American also has compiled an overall record of 19-8, and is 9-4 in all and 7-1 in league play on the road.

The Series
American holds a 25-20 advantage in the all-time series with Navy, which includes a 14-13 edge in league regular season games. The Mids have a 14-8 lead in games played on The Yard, which includes an 8-4 lead in league games played in Alumni Hall.

The Eagles recorded a 59-49 victory over the Mids when the two teams met earlier this season in Washington, D.C. A win by American Wednesday would give the Eagles their fifth regular season sweep of the Mids (last was in 2012), while a Navy victory would result in the teams splitting the series for the sixth time (last was in 2014).

Tickets
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for youth and $3 for groups of 20 or more, and are available online in advance of the game at NavySports.com. The Alumni Hall Ticket Office will open at 6 p.m.

Promotions
Bayhawks Night: All Bayhawks season ticket holders receive FREE admission with RSVP to tosborne@usna.edu.
Dollar Day: The Alumni Hall concession stands will be selling certain items for $1 throughout the game.
Kids Night: Bring your kids to the game! Purchase a full-priced ($10) adult ticket and get a youth ticket for FREE!

USNA Vehicle Access
Vehicle access to the U.S. Naval Academy is limited to those with a Department of Defense identification card. It is suggested that everyone else park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium ($5. per vehicle) and ride the free shuttle bus to and from the game. Shuttle bus service will one hour prior to tip. Note that a government issued identification card must be carried and presented by visitors to the USNA prior to being allowed onto The Yard.