Who's Playing

Boston University @ Army West Point

Regular Season Records: Boston University 15-16; Army West Point 16-15

What to Know

The Army West Point Black Knights and the Boston University Terriers are set to clash at 6 p.m. ET March 2 at Christl Arena in the second round of the Patriot League Conference Tourney. Army and the Terriers are even-steven over their past 18 head-to-heads (9-9).

While not quite a landslide, the matchup between Army and the Holy Cross Crusaders on Saturday was still a pretty decisive one as Army wrapped it up with an 80-65 win on the road. Four players on Army scored in the double digits: forward Chris Mann (18), forward Ethan Roberts (15), guard Jalen Rucker (14), and guard Coleton Benson (11).

Meanwhile, it was a close one, but on Saturday Boston University sidestepped the Lehigh Mountain Hawks for a 59-56 victory. Boston University's guard Walter Whyte looked sharp as he posted a double-double on 19 points and ten boards.

The Black Knights are the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Army, who are 15-14 against the spread.

A couple offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Army ranks 24th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 48% on the season. On the other end of the spectrum, Boston University has only been able to knock down 41.30% percent of their shots, which is the 19th lowest field goal percentage in college basketball. We'll see if Army's 6.70% advantage translates to a win.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Christl Arena -- West Point, New York
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Black Knights are a 4-point favorite against the Terriers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Black Knights as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Army West Point and Boston University both have nine wins in their last 18 games.

  • Feb 22, 2023 - Boston University 73 vs. Army West Point 67
  • Jan 14, 2023 - Army West Point 83 vs. Boston University 74
  • Feb 09, 2022 - Boston University 75 vs. Army West Point 74
  • Jan 13, 2022 - Army West Point 73 vs. Boston University 63
  • Feb 28, 2021 - Army West Point 57 vs. Boston University 55
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Boston University 75 vs. Army West Point 63
  • Jan 17, 2021 - Army West Point 76 vs. Boston University 65
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Army West Point 79 vs. Boston University 59
  • Feb 05, 2020 - Boston University 80 vs. Army West Point 66
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Boston University 81 vs. Army West Point 59
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Army West Point 71 vs. Boston University 61
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Army West Point 86 vs. Boston University 82
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Boston University 61 vs. Army West Point 59
  • Dec 29, 2017 - Boston University 90 vs. Army West Point 82
  • Feb 22, 2017 - Army West Point 73 vs. Boston University 62
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Boston University 90 vs. Army West Point 89
  • Feb 23, 2016 - Army West Point 80 vs. Boston University 71
  • Jan 27, 2016 - Boston University 76 vs. Army West Point 67