Navy men's basketball players shot dozens of free throws and worked on defending the 3-point arc during practice on Sunday afternoon. More of the same was in store for Monday.
Those two problem areas have been focal points the last two weeks, but if the Midshipmen do not take corrective measures immediately a once-promising season could come to a sudden end on Tuesday night.
Seventh-seeded Navy (18-13, 9-9) hosts No. 10 Lafayette (6-23, 3-15) in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament at Alumni Hall and coach Ed DeChellis expects a typically close contest in which every possession will count.