Mascala scores 13, Bucknell holds Army without field goal for 10:13 in 55-48 victory

Bucknell defeats cold-shooting Army 55-48

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Mike Muscala scored 13 points and Bucknell defeated Army 55-48 on Saturday night after holding the Black Knights without a field goal over a stretch of 10:13 late in the second half.

In a game that was tied 11 times, the Bison (9-14, 4-3 Patriot League) took the lead for good with an 11-2 run that made it 37-33 with 12:37 remaining. The win was Bucknell’s third straight.

After the Black Knights (12-9, 2-5) got within 39-37 with 10:22 left, they missed their next 12 shots before Julian Simmons hit a layup with 10 seconds remaining.

Bucknell shot just 32.8 percent (19-for-58), including 1-for-18 on 3-pointers, but Army finished with a season-low 31.1 percent (14-for-45) from the floor, including 23.1 percent (6-for-26) in the second half.

Cleveland Richard led Army with 15 points, making 8 of 9 free throws, and Simmons had 11 points.