Funk scores 17 to lift Bucknell over Army 62-61
LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) Kimbal Mackenzie made two free throws with 10.9 seconds left and Bucknell Bison edged Army 62-61 on Saturday to clinch a share of the Patriot League regular-season championship and the No. 2 seed to the league tournament.
McKenzie's free throws came after a Bucknell steal. The Black Knights turned the ball over again on their final possession. Army led by 14 with 8:53 remaining.
Andrew Funk came off the bench to score 17 points in Bucknell's 12th straight home victory.
Mackenzie had 15 points for Bucknell (19-11, 13-5). Nate Sestina added 10 points, 17 rebounds and four blocks.
Matt Wilson had 21 points for the Black Knights (13-18, 8-10). Tommy Funk, brother of Andrew, added 10 points and six rebounds. Alex King had nine rebounds.
Bucknell defeated Army 64-63 on Jan. 2.
The Black Knights will be the No. 6 seed in the tournament.
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| Min. Per Game | ||
| Pts. Per Game | ||
| Ast. Per Game | ||
| Reb. Per Game | ||
| Field Goal % | ||
| Three Point % | ||
| Free Throw % |
| Team Stats | ||
|---|---|---|
| Points | 0 | 0 |
| Field Goals | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| 3-Pointers | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Free Throws | 0-0 (0.0%) | 0-0 (0.0%) |
| Total Rebounds | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 0 | 0 |
| Assists | 0 | 0 |
| Steals | 0 | 0 |
| Blocks | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technicals | 0 | 0 |
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| Team Stats | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Army West Point 13-18 | 70.9 PPG | 38.3 RPG | 15.6 APG |
| Bucknell 19-11 | 76.8 PPG | 37.5 RPG | 15.7 APG |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Bench | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Starters | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |
| Bench | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT | PF | STL | BLK | TO | OREB | DREB |