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Picks & Predictions: Colgate vs Army 01-17-2024

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On January 17 at Christl Arena, the Colgate Raiders (9-8) travel to face the Army Black Knights (5-12).

 

After defeating Bucknell 84-73 in their most recent game, the Colgate Raiders are 9-8 this season. Colgate had a 37-34 advantage at the half and won the game with 47 points in the 2nd half. Throughout the game, the Raiders completed 27 free throws and had a 44.4% field goal percentage. Colgate defeated Navy and Loyola-Maryland earlier in the season, but lost to Lafayette 69-64 in the match before Bucknell. This season, the Raiders are averaging 70.9 points per game while giving up 67.3 points against and pulling down 36.4 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game. With 5.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 13.8 points per game on average, Braeden Smith is quite prolific. The Raiders have the ability to provoke 11.8 turnovers a game on defense and draw 13.9 fouls per game.

 

 

The Army Black Knights are currently 5-12 on the season following a 79-60 loss against American in their most recent game. Army lost the game despite just scoring 30 points in the 2nd half after trailing 45-30 at the break. During the contest, the Black Knights had a -8 rebounding differential and a 38.8% field goal percentage. Army defeated Holy Cross earlier in the game, but dropped to Loyola-Maryland 71-65 in the one before American. This season, the Black Knights are allowing 63.7 points against per match while shooting 61.3 points per match with 34.4 rebounds, 13.1 assists, and 13.1 rebounds per game. Josh Scovens scores 11.9 points, pulls down 5.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per contest. In terms of points surrendered per game, the Black Knights rank 25th in Division 1 with 63.7.

 

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Colgate Raiders vs Army Black Knights Game Information

  • Date: 01/17/2024
  • Time: 06:00 PM ET
  • Location: Christl Arena,West Point, NY.
  • How to Watch Colgate vs Army: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: CBS.com

 

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