WEST POINT, N.Y. — Sa'eed Nelson finished with 26 points, five rebounds and five assists to snap American's three-game losing skid with a 77-66 win over Army West Point on Sunday.

Postgame Notes

• Nelson is now eighth all-time in AU scoring after passing Mark Nickens on the scoring list. Nelson now had 1,516 career points.
• Larry Motuzis had 15 points, three rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes. 
• Sam Iorio added 13 points on 3 of 7 from the outside. He added five rebounds, two steals and two blocks to his arsenal.
• Stacy Beckton Jr. continued his consistent play in the PL with 13 points and six rebounds in 31 minutes. 
• Lonnie Grayson led the Black Knights with 14 points. Matt Wilson had 11 points and seven rebounds.
• American led 35-29 at the half and continued to hold the lead through a late comeback attempt by Army. 

UP NEXT

• The Eagles' final regular-season home game is Feb. 27 against Lehigh.
• The regular-season finale is March 2 at Holy Cross.

TICKET INFORMATION

• Tickets to all AU Men's Basketball home games at Bender Arena are available throughout the season on AUeagles.com/Tickets.
• Individual game tickets are available for $10 to $18 for adults and $7 to $14 for youth 17 & below and seniors over 65. Military members, veterans, and AU students are invited to join the Eagles for free admission with valid ID. Bring a group and save up to 50% off on end zone reserved seating.
• AU has extended its free two tickets offer for Federal Government workers through the men's and women's basketball and wrestling regular seasons.

@AU_MBasketball Postgame Highlights vs. Army West Point (2/24/19)

Sa'eed Nelson led the Eagles with 26 points and Larry Motuzis had 15 points. Sam Iorio and Stacy Beckton Jr. had 13 points.

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— American U. Men's Basketball (@AU_MBasketball) February 25, 2019