Navy Women's Basketball Clinches Patriot League Title

Coach Tim Taylor discusses team's successful season and rivalry win over Army

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Navy women's basketball coach Tim Taylor joined the Anchors Aweigh podcast to talk about his team's tremendous season, which has seen them clinch at least a share of the Patriot League regular season championship. Taylor also discussed the team's rivalry win over Army, their first over the Black Knights since 2018.

Why it matters

Navy women's basketball has emerged as a powerhouse in the Patriot League in recent years, and this season's success further cements their status as a top program. The rivalry win over Army also holds significance, as the Star game is an important annual matchup between the two service academies.

The details

In the podcast, Coach Taylor reviewed Navy's standout season, which has included clinching at least a share of the Patriot League regular season title. He also discussed the team's rivalry win over Army, their first over the Black Knights since 2018. The podcast also highlighted the success of Navy's men's and women's swimming and diving teams, which swept the Patriot League Championships.

  • Navy women's basketball clinched at least a share of the Patriot League regular season championship this season.
  • Navy defeated Army in the Star game for the first time since 2018.

The players

Tim Taylor

Head coach of the Navy women's basketball team.

Navy women's basketball team

The women's basketball team at the United States Naval Academy, which has emerged as a powerhouse in the Patriot League in recent years.

Navy men's and women's swimming and diving teams

The swimming and diving teams at the United States Naval Academy, which swept the Patriot League Championships this season.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Navy women's basketball's success this season, including a rivalry win over Army, further solidifies the program's status as a Patriot League powerhouse. The team's accomplishments, along with the achievements of Navy's swimming and diving teams, demonstrate the overall strength of the academy's athletic programs.