Navy Advances to Patriot League Semifinals After Defeating Bucknell

Midshipmen extend winning streak to 13 games with 74-69 victory

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Navy men's basketball team defeated Bucknell 74-69 in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament on Thursday. Cam Cole led the Midshipmen with 16 points off the bench, while Jinwoo Kim and Austin Benigni each scored 14 points. Navy will move on to play Boston University in the semifinals.

Why it matters

Navy's victory extends their impressive winning streak to 13 games and advances them to the Patriot League semifinals, keeping their hopes alive for a conference championship and potential NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Cam Cole came off the bench to score 16 points and grab 5 rebounds for Navy. Jinwoo Kim hit 4 three-pointers on his way to 14 points, and Austin Benigni added 14 points as well. Bucknell was led by Achile Spadone's 20 points and 7 rebounds, but ultimately fell short against the surging Midshipmen.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.

The players

Cam Cole

A key bench player for Navy who scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in the win.

Jinwoo Kim

A Navy starter who scored 14 points, including 4 three-pointers, in the victory.

Austin Benigni

A Navy starter who also scored 14 points and shot 4-for-8 from the field.

Achile Spadone

Bucknell's leading scorer with 20 points and 7 rebounds in the losing effort.

Amon Dörries

A Bucknell player who contributed 18 points and 4 assists in the game.

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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)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Midshipmen will move on to play No. 4-seeded Boston University in the Patriot League semifinals.

The takeaway

Navy's impressive 13-game winning streak and quarterfinal victory over Bucknell has them advancing to the Patriot League semifinals, keeping their hopes alive for a conference championship and potential NCAA Tournament berth.