Navy Defeats American in Patriot League Matchup

Midshipmen win seventh straight game behind Kehoe's double-double

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Navy Midshipmen defeated the American Eagles 82-73 in a Patriot League basketball game on Saturday. Navy was led by Aidan Kehoe, who scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Donovan Draper added 18 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. The win was the seventh straight for the Midshipmen, who improved to 19-6 on the season and 11-1 in conference play. American was paced by Greg Jones with 17 points and 9 rebounds.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Navy in contention for the Patriot League regular season title, as they remain one game behind the conference leader. For American, the loss drops them to 6-6 in league play, making their path to the conference tournament more challenging.

The details

Navy led 39-35 at halftime, with Kehoe scoring 14 points in the first half. The Midshipmen then used a 9-0 run early in the second half to take control of the game, extending their lead to 61-53 with 7:22 remaining. Draper scored 14 of his 18 points in the second half to help seal the victory for Navy.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Aidan Kehoe

A key player for the Navy Midshipmen, Kehoe scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the victory.

Donovan Draper

The Midshipmen's second-leading scorer, Draper contributed 18 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals.

Greg Jones

The leading scorer for the American Eagles, Jones had 17 points and 9 rebounds in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“This was a hard-fought win for our team. We knew American would come out strong, but our guys stepped up and made the plays we needed to get the victory.”

— Ed DeChellis, Navy Head Coach (Navy Athletics)

What’s next

Navy will look to continue their winning streak when they host Loyola (MD) on Wednesday, February 12th. American will try to bounce back when they travel to take on Lehigh on the same day.

The takeaway

Navy's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for American, as the Midshipmen maintained their position near the top of the Patriot League standings. This win showcases Navy's depth and resilience as they push towards the conference tournament.