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Army’s Second-Quarter Surge Powers 57-39 Win Over St. Thomas
By Megan McCarthy
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Army stayed unbeaten with a 57-39 victory over St. Thomas at Christl Arena, using a decisive second-quarter run to build a lead it never surrendered.
Army improved to 4-0, while St. Thomas fell to 2-2. The Black Knights led throughout and built their advantage to as many as 21 points, controlling the game from the opening quarter.
The separation began early. Army opened with an 11-4 first quarter, then extended its advantage with a 14-7 second period. A 10-0 Army run in the second quarter proved decisive, helping the Black Knights establish control before halftime.
Army carried that momentum into the third quarter, outscoring St. Thomas 20-15. The Tommies responded with their strongest scoring period in the fourth, putting up 13 points, but Army added 12 to maintain its advantage and close out the 18-point win.
Camryn Tade led Army with 23 points, six rebounds and four steals. Kya Smith delivered a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, while adding three assists. Fiona Hastick also scored 12 points as Army had three players reach double figures.
St. Thomas was led by Alyssa Sand, who finished with 16 points and seven rebounds. Savannah McGowan added 14 points. Their scoring accounted for 30 of the Tommies’ 39 points, but St. Thomas could not overcome the deficit created during Army’s early run.
The quarter-by-quarter scoring reflected Army’s steady advantage: the Black Knights scored 11, 14, 20 and 12 points, while St. Thomas recorded four, seven, 15 and 13.
Army’s unbeaten start now stands at four games. St. Thomas leaves West Point at 2-2 after being held to single digits in each of the first two quarters.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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