The Army Black Knights etched their name into program history on Thursday, shattering the single-game scoring record with a lopsided 118-41 victory over Mount St. Mary’s in West Point, N.Y. The Black Knights (1-1) never trailed after taking the lead just 55 seconds into the contest, building a commanding 51-12 halftime advantage that set the stage for a historic offensive display. This performance marks a significant milestone for the program, highlighting a new level of offensive firepower that will be difficult for opponents to contain in the coming weeks.
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Kevin McCarthy emerged as the primary catalyst for the record-breaking effort, finishing with 14 points on efficient 5-of-8 shooting, including 4-of-7 from deep. He was joined by a balanced attack from Ryan Curry, who went a perfect 5-for-5 from the field for 13 points, and Dillon Watt, who added 12 points while shooting 3-of-4 from the floor and 5-of-6 from the free-throw line. The Black Knights’ dominance intensified in the second half, where they extended their lead to 118-36 behind a massive 22-3 scoring run, capping off a night where their offense operated with near-perfect precision.
Mount St. Mary’s (NY) struggled to find a rhythm against the Black Knights’ stifling defense, with Nazier Sanders leading the Knights in scoring with just eight points. R.J. Delahaye contributed six points, while Daniel Herzner added five, but the visitors could not overcome the early deficit or the sheer volume of Army’s scoring. Patrick McDonough provided a crucial spark in the second half for Army with a team-high nine points, ensuring the Black Knights finished the night with a historic margin of victory and a new benchmark for future generations of players.
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