Navy Midshipmen @ Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
Kostecka scores 21 as Loyola (Md) holds off Navy 79-73
BALTIMORE -- Andrew Kostecka had 21 points as Loyola (Md.) snapped its eight-game losing streak, defeating Navy 79-73 on Saturday.
Jaylin Andrews had 16 points for Loyola (10-13, 2-8 Patriot League). Isaiah Hart added 14 points and Santi Aldama scored 11. Kostecka hit 13 of 14 foul shots. He added seven rebounds.
Loyola shot 65% in the first half and led 42-30 at halftime. The Greyhounds cooled off considerably in the second half, shooting 32% to finish 21 of 42 from the floor. Navy stayed within 10 points throughout the final 13 minutes, once closing the gap to thee points -- 70-67 -- when Cam Davis hit a 3-pointer with 1:42 remaining. However, the Greyhounds finished the game making 9 of 10 from the free throw line.
Davis had 25 points and Evan Wieck scored 21 for the Midshipmen (12-9, 6-4), who fell two games behind Colgate in the conference standings.
Loyola plays at Holy Cross on Wednesday. Navy heads home and will play American on Wednesday.
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Game Information
Baltimore, MD
Referee:Michael McCloskey
Referee:Jeff Fox
Referee:Dan Powers
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 13-1 | - | 21-6 |
| Colgate | 10-4 | 3 | 16-11 |
| Lehigh | 8-6 | 5 | 12-15 |
| American University | 7-7 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Boston University | 7-7 | 6 | 12-15 |
| Loyola Maryland | 6-7 | 6.5 | 10-16 |
| Bucknell | 5-9 | 8 | 8-19 |
| Lafayette | 5-9 | 8 | 8-19 |
| Holy Cross | 4-9 | 8.5 | 9-17 |
| Army | 4-10 | 9 | 10-17 |
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