Navy Women's Basketball Advances in Patriot League Tournament

Navy men's team suffers heartbreaking semifinal loss

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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The Navy women's basketball team defeated Boston in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament and will face Lehigh in the semifinals on Thursday night. Meanwhile, the Navy men's team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Boston in the semifinals of the tournament.

Why it matters

The Patriot League Tournament is a significant event for college basketball teams in the region, with the winners earning automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament. The performance of the Navy men's and women's teams in this tournament is closely watched by fans and the local community.

The details

The Navy women's team defeated Boston 65-58 in the quarterfinals, led by strong performances from their key players. They will now face Lehigh in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to the championship game. On the men's side, the Navy team lost a close game to Boston 72-70 in the semifinals, ending their tournament run.

  • The Navy women's team defeated Boston on March 10, 2026.
  • The Navy women's team will face Lehigh in the semifinals on March 12, 2026.
  • The Navy men's team lost to Boston on March 11, 2026.

The players

Becky Vautier

Navy Women's Basketball Insider for the Anchors Aweigh podcast.

Matt Sabados

Play-by-play voice for Navy men's basketball radio broadcasts.

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What they’re saying

“We must be prepared for a tough matchup against Lehigh, but we're confident in our team's ability to compete at a high level.”

— Becky Vautier, Navy Women's Basketball Insider (Anchors Aweigh Podcast)

“It was a heartbreaking loss, but our team fought hard and we're proud of their effort throughout the season.”

— Matt Sabados, Play-by-play voice for Navy men's basketball (Anchors Aweigh Podcast)

What’s next

The Navy women's team will face Lehigh in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals on March 12, 2026, with the winner advancing to the championship game.

The takeaway

The Navy women's basketball team has shown resilience and determination in their tournament run, while the men's team fought hard but ultimately fell short in the semifinals. Both programs have built strong foundations and will look to build on their performances in the coming seasons.