Navy Midshipmen @ Bucknell Bison
Benigni's 24 help Navy upset Bucknell 83-77 in Patriot League Tournament semifinals
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- — Austin Benigni had 24 points in fifth-seeded Navy's 83-77 upset over top-seeded Bucknell on Sunday in the Patriot League Tournament.
Navy will play for the championship at the winner of the third-seeded Colgate vs. second-seeded American for the championship on Wednesday.
Benigni also had seven assists for the Midshipmen (15-18). Jordan Pennick scored 15 points, going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line. Jinwoo Kim shot 4 of 5 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Noah Williamson led the way for the Bison (18-15) with 22 points, seven rebounds and four blocks. Achile Spadone added 21 points and three steals for Bucknell. Josh Bascoe also had 16 points and three steals. The Bison broke a five-game winning streak with the loss.
Kim put up nine points in the first half for Navy, who led 36-33 at halftime. Benigni scored 22 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Navy to a six-point victory.
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Game Information
Lewisburg, PA
Referee:Tony Crisp
Referee:Tim Smith
Referee:Greg Moyer
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 6-1 | - | 14-6 |
| American University | 5-2 | 1 | 12-8 |
| Colgate | 5-2 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Lehigh | 4-3 | 2 | 8-12 |
| Holy Cross | 3-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Boston University | 3-4 | 3 | 8-12 |
| Bucknell | 3-4 | 3 | 6-14 |
| Army | 2-5 | 4 | 8-12 |
| Loyola Maryland | 2-5 | 4 | 6-14 |
| Lafayette | 2-5 | 4 | 5-15 |
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