Chaikin scores 27 as Lafayette beats Army 81-65

EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Alex Chaikin scored 27 points as Lafayette beat Army 81-65 on Tuesday night.

Chaikin shot 7 of 16 from the field, including 4 for 8 from 3-point range, and went 9 for 11 from the line for the Leopards (12-18, 7-10 Patriot League). Andrew Phillips scored 14 points and added eight rebounds. Caleb Williams had 13 points and went 5 of 10 from the field (1 for 4 from 3-point range).

AJ Allenspach finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Black Knights (16-13, 10-7). Jalen Rucker added 14 points and two steals. Ryan Curry and Jacen Holloway each recorded 10 points.

Chaikin scored 11 points in the first half to help put the Leopard up 38-26 at the break. Lafayette extended its lead to 70-51 during the second half, fueled by a 12-0 run.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Lafayette visits Boston University and Army plays Lehigh at home.

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By The Associated Press