Navy knock offs Boston University 86-78 in Patriot League Tournament quarterfinals

By Canadian Press on March 6, 2025.

BOSTON (AP) — Austin Benigni scored 30 points to lead Navy over Boston University 86-78 on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament.

Benigni added six assists for the Midshipmen (14-18). Donovan Draper added 16 points and seven rebounds. Aidan Kehoe totaled 14 points and nine boards.

The Terriers (16-16) were led by Miles Brewster with 19 points. Kyrone Alexander added 16 points and seven rebounds. Ben Defty had 12 points.

Navy took the lead with 14:48 left in the first half and never looked back. Draper led their team in scoring with nine points in the first half to help put them ahead 32-26 at the break. Benigni’s 24-point second half helped Navy close out the eight-point victory.

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