WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Andrew Phillips scored 23 points to lead Lafayette to a narrow 67-65 victory over American in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Saturday at Bender Arena.

The Leopards, who trailed 32-27 at halftime, outscored the Eagles 40-33 after intermission to secure the road win. Both teams finished with identical 24 field goals, but Lafayette connected on two more 3-pointers. American’s Madden Collins contributed 11 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

The Eagles had a chance to tie or win on their final possession but could not convert. Lafayette improved to 7-15 overall, while American fell to 13-10. An announced crowd of 1,336 watched the contest.