WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Patrick Mealy ran 16 times for 136 yards and a touchdown to lead Army to a 22-17 victory over Virginia Military Institute on Saturday.

Alejandro Villanueva caught seven passes for 119 yards and a TD in front of 32,109 at Michie Stadium.

Army lost four of its five fumbles, including one when Trent Steelman mishandled a snap on the VMI 27-yard line with 2:47 remaining and the Black Knights clinging to their 22-17 lead.

The Keydets drove to the Army 34 with less than 25 seconds remaining, but couldn't get any closer.

The Black Knights (4-6) ended a three-game skid and reached four wins in a season for the first time since they went 4-7 in 2005.

Howard Abegesah led VMI (2-8), a Football Championship Subdivision squad, with 24 carries for 111 yards and a score.