| Final | |
|---|---|
| Navy (2-1, 0-0 Patriot League) | 102 |
| Central Penn | 46 |
Navy turned Sunday's home opener into a showcase, pulling away from Central Penn 102-46 at Alumni Hall to improve to 2-1. The Midshipmen took the lead three minutes in and built it methodically, eventually reaching their largest margin at 59-0 before Central Penn scored.
Justin Nordin led all scorers with 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting, knocking down four of six three-point attempts in just 15 minutes of work. Jordan Pennick and Jinwoo Kim each added 15 points, with Kim shooting a perfect 5-of-5 from the free-throw line and Pennick contributing two blocks and two steals. Navy finished shooting 50 percent from the field and converted 31 points off Central Penn's 19 turnovers.
How it happened
Navy held Central Penn to 14 first-half points, reaching halftime with a commanding 52-14 lead. The Midshipmen controlled the boards all night, pulling down 20 offensive rebounds that led to 18 fast-break points. With 17:15 left in the second half, Navy turned a 52-18 edge into a 63-18 advantage with an 11-0 run, effectively ending any remaining drama. Central Penn managed 32 second-half points, its most productive stretch of the game, but the outcome was never in question.
Standout performances
- Justin Nordin, Navy: 18 points, 4-of-6 from 3, 7-of-9 from the field, with two steals in 15 minutes off the bench.
- Jordan Pennick, Navy: 15 points, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals, hitting 4-of-6 field-goal attempts including 4-of-6 from the free-throw line.
- Jinwoo Kim, Navy: 15 points, 3 assists, shooting 5-of-5 from the free-throw line and 2-of-5 from three.
- Rashad Holland-Alli, Central Penn: 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, the only Colonels player to reach double figures.
Up next
Navy hosts Pennsylvania on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. ET (CBSSN).