Junior guard Emily Fisher posted season-highs of 16 points and six assists to lead American women’s basketball past Navy, 65-59, on Wednesday night at Bender Arena. Fisher also grabbed five rebounds and swiped two steals for the host Eagles, who clinched first place in the South Division of the Patriot League with the win.
Junior forward Taylor Brown totaled 13 points, five rebounds and three assists for American (6-3, 6-3), which went 6-for-6 from the free throw line in the final 56 seconds to break a 59-59 tie.
Senior forward Sophie Gatzounas scored 14 points to lead Navy (5-7, 5-3), which could have taken over first place in the South with a victory.