American University Eagles Defeat Army Black Knights 75-63
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Bender Arena
American University Eagles 75, Army Black Knights 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Army Black Knights vs American University Eagles?
American University Eagles beat Army Black Knights 75-63 at Bender Arena on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Army Black Knights vs American University Eagles?
American University Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -535 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the American University Eagles secured a 75-63 victory over the Army Black Knights at Bender Arena. This win comes as a much-needed boost for the Eagles, who have struggled recently, losing their last five games prior to this contest. With this victory, they improved their overall record to 15-13, while the Black Knights fell to 10-18.
The Eagles entered this game with a home record of 14-13 and had been averaging 70.9 points per game while allowing 71.1. However, their recent form was concerning, as they had lost their last five games, scoring an average of 69.4 points and allowing 75.2 during that stretch. In contrast, the Black Knights had a record of 10-17, averaging 69.5 points scored and 77.7 points allowed in their last ten games, with a streak of three consecutive losses leading into this matchup.
Historically, this fixture has seen the Eagles hold a slight edge, winning two of the last three meetings against Army. Their most recent encounter was on January 18, 2026, where the Eagles triumphed with a score of 78-67. In the previous season, American also secured a victory at home, winning 71-68, while Army managed to win one game against them in February 2025, 76-69.
The Eagles’ victory was aided by their performance at home, where they have been more successful compared to their away games. They had a home record of 2-3 in their last five games leading up to this matchup, while Army struggled with an away record of 1-4 in their last five. The Eagles were heavily favored in the betting market, with DraftKings setting the spread at -9.5 in favor of American, and the total points over/under at 144.5.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams have faced challenges throughout the season that may have affected their performance.
The game conditions at Bender Arena were typical for a late-season college basketball matchup, with both teams eager to secure a win to improve their standings. The Eagles displayed a strong offensive performance, particularly in the second half, where they managed to pull away from the Black Knights. Key moments included free throws from Kade Sebastian and Geoff Sprouse, as well as a notable 17-foot step back jump shot from Madden Collins that helped solidify their lead.
As the game progressed, the Eagles demonstrated their ability to capitalize on opportunities, maintaining a comfortable lead and ultimately closing out the game with a strong finish. The final score of 75-63 reflects their dominance in the contest, showcasing their resilience and determination to break their losing streak.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | AMER -9.5 | 144.5 o -112 / u -108 | Army Black Knights +400 · American University Eagles -535 |
Leaders
- PointsMadden Collins22American University Eagles
- AssistsGreg Jones5American University Eagles
- ReboundsMatt Mayock5American University Eagles
- PointsJaxson Bell13Army Black Knights
- AssistsTate Laczkowski4Army Black Knights
- ReboundsTate Laczkowski8Army Black Knights
Recent form
American University Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak L570.9 scored · 71.1 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L82-90at Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 12
- L73-82at Navy MidshipmenFeb 7
- L59-60vs Bucknell BisonFeb 5
- L65-67vs Lafayette LeopardsJan 31
- L68-77at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 29
- W76-67at Holy Cross CrusadersJan 24
- W70-66vs Colgate RaidersJan 22
- W78-67at Army Black KnightsJan 18
- W65-51vs Navy MidshipmenJan 13
- L73-84vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 10
Army Black Knights
Last 10: 3-7Streak L369.5 scored · 77.7 allowed per game1-4 away
- L68-85vs Boston University TerriersFeb 11
- L60-63vs Lafayette LeopardsFeb 7
- L55-69at Colgate RaidersFeb 5
- W69-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 31
- W67-64vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 28
- L56-84at Navy MidshipmenJan 24
- W87-84at Bucknell BisonJan 22
- L67-78vs American University EaglesJan 18
- L75-82at Holy Cross CrusadersJan 14
- L91-100at Boston University TerriersJan 10
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Army Black Knights | American University Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-54 | 26-49 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 9-23 | 7-21 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 33 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 16-21 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 22 |
| Assists | 15 | 12 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 36 |
| Fouls | 20 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 8 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 24 | 73 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half34-40Jorn Everson makes layup (Tate Laczkowski assists)
- 2nd Half36-40Jorn Everson makes 1-foot dunk (Tate Laczkowski assists)
- 2nd Half36-42Julen Iturbe makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-44Madden Collins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-46Julen Iturbe makes layup (Madden Collins assists)
- 2nd Half37-46Jacen Holloway makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-48Madden Collins makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half37-51Madden Collins makes 23-foot three point jumper (Greg Jones assists)
- 2nd Half39-51Jacen Holloway makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-52Greg Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-53Greg Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-56Julen Iturbe makes 23-foot three point jumper (Greg Jones assists)
- 2nd Half41-56Jacen Holloway makes layup (Jackson Furman assists)
- 2nd Half41-58Wyatt Nausadis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-58Jackson Furman makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tate Laczkowski assists)
- 2nd Half46-58Jacen Holloway makes layup (Jackson Furman assists)
- 2nd Half46-60Julen Iturbe makes layup (Madden Collins assists)
- 2nd Half47-60Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-60Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-60Joshua Eli makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-62Matt Mayock makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Wyatt Nausadis assists)
- 2nd Half49-63Geoff Sprouse makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-63Jaxson Bell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-63Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-64Geoff Sprouse makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-65Geoff Sprouse makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-67Madden Collins makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-67Jaxson Bell makes layup
- 2nd Half55-67Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-67Jackson Furman makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacen Holloway assists)
- 2nd Half58-68Kade Sebastian makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-69Kade Sebastian makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-70Kade Sebastian makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-71Kade Sebastian makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-72Geoff Sprouse makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-73Geoff Sprouse makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-73Kevin McCarthy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-73Kevin McCarthy makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-75Madden Collins makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half63-75Jaxson Bell makes 29-foot three pointer
Win probability
Above the line favours American University Eagles, below favours Army Black Knights.
Venue
- Bender ArenaWashington, DC
- Attendance1063
- OfficialsSean Campbell, Tyler Jones, Andre Roberson
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