ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Navy women's basketball will look for the season sweep of Army at Alumni Hall at 11 a.m. Saturday as a Star is on the line on CBS Sports Network.
Heading into Saturday's matchup the Mids have a slim 8-6 in the Star Series, presented by USAA, so the men's and women's doubleheader on Saturday is an important one.
GAME INFORMATION
Army West Point (19-6, 10-4 Patriot League) at Navy (19-6, 12-2 Patriot League)
Saturday, Feb. 18 • 11 a.m.
Alumni Hall • Annapolis, Md.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Television: CBS Sports Network
Satellite Radio: Sirius 112, XM Internet 964
Game Notes: Navy | Army
Live Stats: NavySports.com
MIDS ON A ROLL
Navy earned its third win in a row and 12th win in the last 13 games on Wednesday with a 79-44 victory over Lehigh. The Mids enter the weekend as co-leaders in the Patriot League with a 12-2 record that is part of their overall mark of 19-6.
ARMY GETTING HOT
The Black Knights remain in the hunt for a quarterfinal bye and helped their cause with a 60-41 win over Holy Cross Wednesday night to extend their winning streak to five games. Army sits third in the Patriot League with a 10-4 mark and a game ahead of American and Boston University.
THE SERIES
Army holds a 34-33 edge over Navy in the all-time series, which includes a 26-25 lead in league regular season games. The Black Knights have compiled records of 17-14 in all games played in Annapolis and 14-11 in league games played in Annapolis. Army also holds a 21-14 lead in Star Games, including a 10-7 advantage when the Star Game is played at the USNA.
TICKETS
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth online in advance of the game at NavySports.com. Limited tickets remain on sale for the doubleheader that also features the Army-Navy men's game at 1:30 p.m. The Alumni Hall Ticket Office will open at 9:30 a.m.
USNA VEHICLE ACCESS
Vehicle access to the U.S. Naval Academy is limited to those with a Department of Defense identification card. It is suggested that everyone else park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium ($5. per vehicle) and ride the free shuttle bus to and from the game. Shuttle bus service will begin at 9:30 a.m. Note that a government issued identification card must be carried and presented by visitors ages 18 and older to the USNA prior to being allowed onto The Yard. Visitors from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico or Washington State, must produce their driver's license AND a second ID card before being admitted.