EASTON, Pa. (Interstat) — Lafayette defeated Army 83-77 in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Saturday at Kirby Sports Center.

The Leopards led 37-26 at halftime before withstanding a strong second-half push from the Black Knights. Mark Butler led Lafayette with 21 points and six assists. Jacen Holloway scored 21 points for Army, and Jaxson Bell added 22.

Lafayette secured the win at the free-throw line, making 23 of 29 attempts compared to Army’s 11 of 13. The Leopards improved to 11-19 overall, while Army fell to 11-20. Attendance was 1,764.