Early semester exams were conducted at Naval Academy this past week. It's always a grueling time that makes life especially difficult on Division I athletes that are in season.
"It's a hard week. Guys are staying up late studying, coming late and leaving early from practice," said Navy men's basketball coach Ed DeChellis, whose players looked sluggish during a 74-55 loss to Lehigh on Wednesday night.
DeChellis said the Midshipmen as a whole looked like they were stuck in quicksand throughout the blowout at Stabler Arena. The sixth-year head coach can only hope his squad displays more energy on Saturday afternoon when Navy hosts Army in the Star game.