Navy men's basketball routs Army in Star game

Benigni and Kehoe lead Midshipmen to 81-63 victory

Feb. 22, 2026 at 10:38pm

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Navy men's basketball defeated Army 81-63 in the annual Star game, led by strong performances from Austin Benigni, who scored 27 points, and Aidan Kehoe, who recorded a double-double. The win gives Navy its most overall wins (23) since the 1999-2000 season.

Why it matters

The Star game is a longstanding rivalry between the military academies of Navy and Army, making this a significant victory for the Midshipmen program. Navy's strong season also represents a resurgence for the team, which hasn't had this many wins in over 25 years.

The details

Navy dominated the game, leading by as many as 18 points. Benigni had an explosive scoring night, while Kehoe contributed a double-double with points and rebounds. The win gives Navy its 23rd overall victory of the season, the most since the 1999-2000 campaign.

The game was played on February 22, 2026.

The players

Austin Benigni

A key player for the Navy men's basketball team, Benigni scored 27 points in the victory over Army.

Aidan Kehoe

Navy's starting center, Kehoe recorded a double-double in the win over their rivals.