Army West Point Athletics
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| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. St. Mary (NY) | 12 | 29 | 41 |
| Army West Point | 51 | 67 | 118 |
November 05, 2026 | Men's Basketball
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Army West Point men's basketball (1-1) put together a historic offensive performance in its home opener Thursday night, defeating the Mount Saint Mary College Knights, 118-41, inside Christl Arena.
The Black Knights' 118 points set a new program record for points scored in a single game breaking the previous record of 116 points scored against Bucknell in Army triple-overtime win on February 8, 2025, highlighting an impressive offensive showing that saw all 16 Army players who entered the contest find their way into the scoring column.
Army controlled the game from the opening minutes, taking a commanding 51-12 lead into halftime before adding another 67 points in the second half to secure its first victory of the 2026-27 season.
The Black Knights finished the contest shooting an impressive 64.1 percent (41-for-64) from the field and 52.9 percent (18-for-34) from behind the arc, with four players finishing in double figures.
Kevin McCarthy led Army's scoring efforts with a team-high 14 points, shooting 5-for-9 from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range. McCarthy also added five rebounds and one assist in just under 20 minutes of action.
Ryan Curry followed with 13 points on a perfect shooting performance, going 5-for-5 from the field, 2-for-2 from behind the arc and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line. Curry also added three assists, two rebounds and one steal.
Dillon Watt contributed 12 points off the bench, shooting 3-for-4 from the floor while adding three rebounds and a team-high five assists.
Nnaemeka Ikechi finished with 11 points, converting nine of his 10 free-throw attempts while adding a team-high six rebounds and one block.
The Black Knights also received nine points from Patrick McDonough, who connected on three three-pointers, while Dylan Benner and Jaden Ellis each added eight points.
Army's defense was equally impressive, holding Mount Saint Mary to just 20.9 percent shooting from the field and 25 percent from three-point range. The Black Knights also held a 49-33 advantage in rebounds and forced 15 turnovers.
How It Happened
The Black Knights got off to a strong start, opening the contest on an 8-1 run in the first four minutes to establish an early lead.
Jacen Holloway got Army on the board with a layup in the paint, followed by back-to-back three-pointers from Kevin McCarthy.
Holloway assisted on McCarthy's first shot from deep, while Ryan Curry added the assist on the second, giving Army an 8-1 advantage with 15:57 remaining.
Army continued to build its lead over the next four minutes, outscoring Mount Saint Mary 10-3 to make it an 18-4 game with 12:15 left in the opening half.
Jaden Ellis added five points during the stretch, converting a layup before knocking down a three-pointer off an assist from Dillon Watt. Watt added a layup of his own, while Nnaemeka Ikechi converted three free throws.
The Black Knights continued their offensive success, going on an 8-2 run over the next four minutes to extend their lead to 26-6 with 8:46 remaining.
Dylan Benner got the scoring started during the stretch, converting a layup off an assist from Ryan Curry. Tate Laczkowski added a layup of his own off an assist from Jahaan Green, while Ryan Curry and Kevin McCarthy each contributed a layup.
Army continued to dominate offensively, outscoring Mount Saint Mary 13-4 over the next four minutes to take a 39-10 lead with 4:38 remaining in the first half.
Dylan Murans opened the stretch with a layup, followed by a driving layup from Ryan Curry, who completed the three-point play at the free-throw line.
Nnaemeka Ikechi added four points from the charity stripe, while Jacen Holloway converted another layup. Dillon Watt added two free throws to extend Army's lead to 29 points.
The Black Knights closed out the first half with a 12-2 scoring advantage over the final four minutes, taking a commanding 51-12 lead into the locker room.
Ryan Curry connected on his first three-pointer of the game off an assist from Dillon Watt, while Kevin McCarthy added another shot from deep off a pass from Dylan Benner.
Watt added three more points from the free-throw line before Benner knocked down a three-pointer with 29 seconds remaining, giving Army a 39-point halftime advantage.
The Black Knights shot an impressive 61.5 percent from the field and 46.2 percent from behind the arc in the first half, while holding Mount Saint Mary to just 13.8 percent shooting.
Army picked up right where it left off to begin the second half, outscoring Mount Saint Mary 15-6 over the opening five minutes to extend its lead to 66-18 with 15:27 remaining.
Jacen Holloway opened the half with a layup, followed by a three-pointer from Ryan Curry. Tate Laczkowski then added back-to-back layups, while Kevin McCarthy connected on his fourth three-pointer of the game.
Dylan Benner capped off the stretch with another shot from deep, bringing his total to eight points.
The Black Knights continued to pour on the offense, extending their lead to 77-23 with 12:36 remaining.
Ryan Curry added a driving layup, while Jahaan Green converted his first basket of the contest. Nnaemeka Ikechi added a layup, while Dillon Watt connected from three-point range and added a fast-break layup to bring his total to 12 points.
Army continued its offensive momentum, pushing its lead to 85-28 with 10:48 left to play.
Jaden Ellis connected on his second three-pointer of the contest, while Jahaan Green added a fast-break dunk following a steal. Dylan Murans then knocked down his first three-pointer of the game off an assist from Ellis.
The Black Knights reached the 90-point mark with under nine minutes remaining, as Brendon O'Keefe connected on a three-pointer to add his name to the scoring column.
Army continued to find success from deep, with Henry Rasmussen and Patrick McDonough adding to the Black Knights' three-point total as the lead continued to grow.
Brendon O'Keefe knocked down another three-pointer, while McDonough continued to find his shooting rhythm, finishing the contest with three makes from behind the arc.
With the Black Knights surpassing the century mark, Army continued to receive contributions from across its roster.
Michael Masini added his first points from the free-throw line before converting a layup and a dunk, finishing with seven points. Deke Cooper Jr. also added a layup in the paint, helping Army continue its historic scoring performance.
With 1:58 remaining, Masini converted a fast-break layup and completed the three-point play to bring Army's total to 114 points. He then added a dunk following a steal to extend the lead to 116-36.
Parker Henderson capped off Army's scoring with a layup off an assist from Michael Masini with 1:18 remaining, bringing the Black Knights to a program-record 118 points.
Mount Saint Mary added five points in the final minute, but the Black Knights secured the dominant 118-41 victory, earning their first win of the 2026-27 season.
Black Knight Bullet Points
- Army's 118 points set a new program record for points scored in a single game, highlighting a historic offensive performance inside Christl Arena.
- All 16 Black Knights who entered the game scored, showcasing Army's depth and balanced offensive production in the victory.
- Kevin McCarthy led Army with 14 points, shooting 5-for-9 from the field and 4-for-7 from three-point range, while adding five rebounds and one assist.
- Ryan Curry finished with 13 points on a perfect shooting performance, going 5-for-5 from the field, 2-for-2 from behind the arc and 1-for-1 from the free-throw line.
- Dillon Watt contributed 12 points, three rebounds and a team-high five assists, shooting 3-for-4 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the free-throw line.
- Nnaemeka Ikechi added 11 points, a team-high six rebounds and one block, converting 9-of-10 attempts from the charity stripe.
- Patrick McDonough finished with nine points, shooting 3-for-4 from behind the arc, while adding three assists.
- Dylan Benner and Jaden Ellis each contributed eight points, with both connecting on two three-pointers.
- Michael Masini added seven points on a perfect 2-for-2 shooting performance and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line, while contributing four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal.
- Jacen Holloway, Tate Laczkowski and Brendon O'Keefe each finished with six points, while Dylan Murans and Henry Rasmussen added five points apiece.
- Jahaan Green contributed four points, three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal, while Deke Cooper Jr. and Parker Henderson each added two points.
- The Black Knights shot 41-for-64 (64.1%) from the field and 18-for-34 (52.9%) from three-point range, while converting 18-of-25 free throws (72%).
- Army's offense was efficient in both halves, shooting 61.5% from the field in the first half and 65.8% in the second half.
- The Black Knights connected on 18 three-pointers, with eight different players making at least one shot from behind the arc.
- Army held a commanding 51-12 advantage at halftime, shooting 16-for-26 from the field and 6-for-13 from three-point range in the opening 20 minutes.
- The Black Knights outrebounded Mount Saint Mary 49-33, including a 20-17 advantage in the first half.
- Army's bench contributed 71 points, while the Black Knights also finished with 46 points in the paint, 26 points off turnovers, 17 second-chance points and 16 fast-break points.
- The Black Knights recorded 26 assists, nine steals and 11 blocks, while committing just seven turnovers.
- Army held Mount Saint Mary to 14-for-67 (20.9%) shooting from the field and 6-for-24 (25%) from behind the arc.
- The Black Knights limited Mount Saint Mary to just 12 first-half points, holding the Knights to 4-for-29 (13.8%) shooting from the field in the opening period.
Coach's Corner
Hear from junior Kevin McCarthy and the Lee Anderson ('61) Head Men's Basketball Coach Kevin Kuwik following tonight's historic performance.
Up Next
The Black Knights hit the road next week, as they head to West Haven, Conn., to the Hazell Center to take on the University of New Haven Chargers.
The matchup marks the first time that the two teams will face off, with the game set to begin on the campus of the University of New Haven. The game is for a 7 p.m. ET first tip, and will air live on NEC Front Row.
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