The American Eagles (16-14, 7-11 Patriot) hope to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Navy Midshipmen (18-12, 11-7 Patriot) on March 2, 2023.
On Saturday, Navy fell to Colgate 64-60 in its last game. Patrick Dorsey was the best scorer with 18 points. American won its last game against Bucknell on Tuesday, 64-59. Johnny O’Neil led with 19 points plus eight boards and zero assists.
When is Navy vs. American and when does it start?
This game between the Midshipmen and the Eagles will take place on Thursday March 2, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Navy vs. American?
The Midshipmen and Eagles will hit the hardwood for this March 2nd duel at the Alumni Hall (Navy), and if you want to see the event live, get your tickets from Vivid Seats now!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on ESPN+.
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Navy Midshipmen vs. American Eagles game preview
Navy stats, odds and insights
Navy outperforms opponents by 4.6 points per game with an overall rating difference of +140. It scores 70.0 points per game (219th place in college basketball) and gives up 65.4 points per contest (56th place in college basketball).
The Midshipmen’s 70.0 point average is just 4.2 more than the Eagles’ average.
Navy links 7.8 threes per game (140th in college basketball) compared to his opponents’ 7.1. It shoots 37.4% from deep while hitting its opponents from afar 34.2%.
Offensively, the Midshipmen have done better at home this year, averaging 70.3 points per game compared to 69.8 per game away.
The Navy’s offense has been less productive in its last 10 games, averaging 68.2 points per contest compared to its 70.0 average this season.
American statistics, odds and insights
American averages 65.5 points per game (327th in college basketball) and allows 65.8 per game (65th in college basketball). It has a rating difference of -10.
The Eagles’ 65.5 points per game is just 0.1 more than the Midshipmen allow.
American averages 6.3 threes per game (301st in college basketball) while his opponents have averaged 6.6.
The Eagles are 66.6 points per game at home and 64.5 away.
American has averaged 63.0 points per game in their last 10 games, down 2.5 points from the season average of 65.5.
Watch Midshipmen Key Players
| Surname | gp | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLACK | 3 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Tauber | 30 | 13.5 | 6.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Tyler Nelson | 30 | 12.6 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Sean Yoder | 29 | 10.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Christian Jones | 30 | 7.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Patrick Dorsey | 30 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Eagles key players in mind
| Surname | gp | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLACK | 3 PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Rogers | 30 | 13.7 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Johnny O’Neil | 28 | 11.1 | 6.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Elijah Stephens | 30 | 9.7 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
| Colin Smalls | 22 | 9.0 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Geoff Sprouse | 29 | 7.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
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