Since that loss, Navy has won 12 of its next 16 games and has a realistic opportunity to win its first Patriot League regular season title since 2000. Navy has won five straight, including a 71-63 win at Army (11-15, 4-8) on Saturday.4 second remaining as Navy defeated Lafayette, 82-80, on Feb. "It?s just so important at this point in the season that we still try to take every game as part of a race and try not to look ahead to the finish line."What we?ve tried to do all season ? and we?re doing here against American ? aluminum profile is making sure we place the same emphasis on every game we play," Lange said.6 rebounds a game after playing less than five minutes a contest as a aluminum alloy profile sophomore. "If we win Wednesday, then great. Navy won at American, 77-66, on Jan.4 ppg), Kaleo Kina (13. But, if we lose we understand it?s not the end of our season because we know we have more basketball to play."rsnyder@baltimoreexaminer. 16. "I just try to take what the defense gives me," Colbert said. The Midshipmen (15-12, 8-4) are a game behind American (17-10, 9-3), which plays at Navy at 7 tonight at Alumni Hall.Postseason aspirations were the farthest thing from the Navy men?s basketball team?s mind on Dec.Lange was right.At that point of the season, Navy was 3-8 and coming off an 86-76 loss at San Diego State.Colbert said he has had better looks at the basket this season as opposing defenses concentrate their efforts on stopping the backcourt trio of Chris Harris (14. 17. Among those is junior guard Clif Colbert, who is averaging 5.3 points and 2. Colbert scored 11 of his 17 points against Army during a critical 21-8 run in the second half. He also hit a game-winning jumper with 0.8 ppg) and Greg Sprink (20.3 points per game and has set a league record for three-pointers made in a season (111).

If Navy beats American tonight and the teams end up tied at the end of the regular season, then the Midshipmen would win the title ? and secure home-court advantage throughout the league tournament by sweeping the season series against the Eagles.com. The Eagles are led by guard Garrison Carr, who averages 18. 30. A big reasonfor Navy getting to this point is its ability to find different players to make big plays. However, Navy coach Billy Lange maintained that he was pleased with his team?s effort and expected a reversal of fortune soon.9 ppg). However, American has won six straight games including a 49-40 win at Army last Wednesday.