Army West Point Athletics
Saturday, March 22
West Point, NY
12:00 PM
Army West Point
vs
Boston University
No. 3 Men’s Lacrosse to Face RV Boston University at Home on Saturday
March 21, 2025 | Men's Lacrosse
WEST POINT, N.Y. – After a grit-filled win in Bethlehem, Pa. on Saturday, the No. 3 ranked Army West Point men's lacrosse (7-0, 3-0 Patriot League) team is set to face RV Boston University on Saturday, March 22nd at Michie Stadium for a showdown between the top two teams in the league.
LAST TIME OUT
-Army continued to charge ahead in the Patriot League, delivering a 13-4 win at Lehigh to maintain their position at the top of the league.
-The Black Knights jumped into the early lead with back-to-back goals from Jackson Eicher on the way to a career-high six goal game for the senior who recorded the initial hat trick within the first nine minutes of the game.
-Army's defense held the Mountain Hawks to just 15 shots on goal in the contest and earned its sixth consecutive win holding its opponent to five goals or fewer in the contest.
A WIN WOULD
-Give Army its ninth win over Boston University, the Black Knights last defeated the Terriers 15-14 in 2022.
-Give Army its sixth 8-0 start to the season in program history. Army previously claimed 8-0 starts in 1935 (8-1), 1937 (9-1), 1953 (9-2), 1954 (9-2), and 1958 (9-0, national champions).
-Advance Army past its strong start from 2024 when the Black Knights fell to Boston University on the road in the same weekend of competition after a 7-0 start to the season.
GAME NOTES
National Rankings: Following a 13-4 win over Lehigh, the Black Knights moved up to the No. 2 spot in the USILA coaches poll and held on to the No. 3 spot in the Inside Lacrosse media poll.
Veteran Leadership: Army's experienced upperclassmen led the charge in Bethlehem, Pa., accounting for nine of the team's 13 goals in the win at Lehigh. Senior attackman Jackson Eicher led the way for the offense on a career-best six goals, followed by Hill Plunkett and Gunnar Fellows with two apiece.
Indomitable Defense: Army's defense has held its opponents to a combined 32 goals over seven games this season. The Black Knights' defense leads the nation in goals allowed (32) and scoring margin (9.86).
On a Roll: A win would mark Army's sixth 8-0 start in program history with its last 8-0 start occurring in 1958 when the team had a 9-0 season and claimed the national championship. The Black Knights previously started with eight or more consecutive wins in 1935 (8-1), 1937 (9-1), 1953 (9-2), 1954 (9-2), and 1958.
National Leaderboard: The Black Knights are making their mark on the national leaderboard with Sean Byrne holding the top spot in save percentage (0.732) and goals-against average (4.24), Christian Fournier standing first overall in caused turnovers per game (3.17), Jackson Eicher tied for third in assists per game (3.14) and third in points per game (6.29), and Brayden Fountain fourth in goals per game (3.57).
Series History: The Black Knights hold an 8-4 all-time advantage over Boston U. dating back to their first meeting in 1931 - a 35-0 win for Army.
NOTABLE KNIGHTS
-Jackson Eicher (senior, attack) – Leads the team in total points (44) and stands third in the nation for points per game (6.29). Passed the 100 career point threshold at Lehigh with his seven point game to total 106 points in his career.
-Brayden Fountain (freshman, attack) – Leads the team in total goals (25) and stands fourth in the nation for goals per game (3.57). Totals 35 points in his freshman season.
-Evan Plunkett (junior, midfielder) – Stands fourth on the team in total goals (10) and in total points (15). Totals 109 points and 60 goals in his career.
-Christian Fournier (senior, long-stick midfielder) – Leads the nation in caused turnovers per game (3.17) with a team-high 19 caused turnovers this season. Totals 121 ground balls and 54 caused turnovers in his career.
-AJ Pilate (senior, defense) – Second on the team and ninth in the league in ground balls this season (23). Totals 121 ground balls and 62 caused turnovers over his career.
-Sean Byrne (junior, goalkeeper) – Leads the nation in save percentage (0.732) and GAA (4.24) this season. Anchors a Black Knights' defense that leads the nation in goals allowed (32) and scoring margin (4.57).
WHERE TO WATCH
Fans can follow the action on ESPN+ beginning at 12:00p.m. ET. Live scoring updates will be available here.
LAST TIME OUT
-Army continued to charge ahead in the Patriot League, delivering a 13-4 win at Lehigh to maintain their position at the top of the league.
-The Black Knights jumped into the early lead with back-to-back goals from Jackson Eicher on the way to a career-high six goal game for the senior who recorded the initial hat trick within the first nine minutes of the game.
-Army's defense held the Mountain Hawks to just 15 shots on goal in the contest and earned its sixth consecutive win holding its opponent to five goals or fewer in the contest.
A WIN WOULD
-Give Army its ninth win over Boston University, the Black Knights last defeated the Terriers 15-14 in 2022.
-Give Army its sixth 8-0 start to the season in program history. Army previously claimed 8-0 starts in 1935 (8-1), 1937 (9-1), 1953 (9-2), 1954 (9-2), and 1958 (9-0, national champions).
-Advance Army past its strong start from 2024 when the Black Knights fell to Boston University on the road in the same weekend of competition after a 7-0 start to the season.
GAME NOTES
National Rankings: Following a 13-4 win over Lehigh, the Black Knights moved up to the No. 2 spot in the USILA coaches poll and held on to the No. 3 spot in the Inside Lacrosse media poll.
Veteran Leadership: Army's experienced upperclassmen led the charge in Bethlehem, Pa., accounting for nine of the team's 13 goals in the win at Lehigh. Senior attackman Jackson Eicher led the way for the offense on a career-best six goals, followed by Hill Plunkett and Gunnar Fellows with two apiece.
Indomitable Defense: Army's defense has held its opponents to a combined 32 goals over seven games this season. The Black Knights' defense leads the nation in goals allowed (32) and scoring margin (9.86).
On a Roll: A win would mark Army's sixth 8-0 start in program history with its last 8-0 start occurring in 1958 when the team had a 9-0 season and claimed the national championship. The Black Knights previously started with eight or more consecutive wins in 1935 (8-1), 1937 (9-1), 1953 (9-2), 1954 (9-2), and 1958.
National Leaderboard: The Black Knights are making their mark on the national leaderboard with Sean Byrne holding the top spot in save percentage (0.732) and goals-against average (4.24), Christian Fournier standing first overall in caused turnovers per game (3.17), Jackson Eicher tied for third in assists per game (3.14) and third in points per game (6.29), and Brayden Fountain fourth in goals per game (3.57).
Series History: The Black Knights hold an 8-4 all-time advantage over Boston U. dating back to their first meeting in 1931 - a 35-0 win for Army.
NOTABLE KNIGHTS
-Jackson Eicher (senior, attack) – Leads the team in total points (44) and stands third in the nation for points per game (6.29). Passed the 100 career point threshold at Lehigh with his seven point game to total 106 points in his career.
-Brayden Fountain (freshman, attack) – Leads the team in total goals (25) and stands fourth in the nation for goals per game (3.57). Totals 35 points in his freshman season.
-Evan Plunkett (junior, midfielder) – Stands fourth on the team in total goals (10) and in total points (15). Totals 109 points and 60 goals in his career.
-Christian Fournier (senior, long-stick midfielder) – Leads the nation in caused turnovers per game (3.17) with a team-high 19 caused turnovers this season. Totals 121 ground balls and 54 caused turnovers in his career.
-AJ Pilate (senior, defense) – Second on the team and ninth in the league in ground balls this season (23). Totals 121 ground balls and 62 caused turnovers over his career.
-Sean Byrne (junior, goalkeeper) – Leads the nation in save percentage (0.732) and GAA (4.24) this season. Anchors a Black Knights' defense that leads the nation in goals allowed (32) and scoring margin (4.57).
WHERE TO WATCH
Fans can follow the action on ESPN+ beginning at 12:00p.m. ET. Live scoring updates will be available here.
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