Navy Defeats Loyola (MD) for 12th Straight Win

Jinwoo Kim scores 25 points to lead Navy to victory over Loyola (MD)

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Jinwoo Kim scored 25 points and Navy defeated Loyola (Md.) 78-51 on Wednesday night for its 12th win in a row. Austin Benigni added 22 points for the Midshipmen, who took the lead midway through the first half and never trailed again. Emmett Adair led the Greyhounds with 13 points and 7 rebounds.

Why it matters

Navy’s 12-game winning streak has propelled them to the top of the Patriot League standings, putting them in strong position to earn an NCAA Tournament bid. Loyola (MD) has struggled this season but will look to rebound and finish the year strong.

The details

Kim shot 8 for 12 from the field, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and was a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. Benigni went 9 of 18 from the field and 4 for 10 from 3-point range. Aidan Kehoe added 10 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists for Navy. Loyola (MD) was led by Emmett Adair’s 13 points and 7 rebounds.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Jinwoo Kim

A key player for Navy who scored a game-high 25 points in the victory.

Austin Benigni

Scored 22 points for Navy, including 13 in the first half to help the Midshipmen build a big lead.

Emmett Adair

Led Loyola (MD) with 13 points and 7 rebounds in the losing effort.

Navy

The Midshipmen extended their winning streak to 12 games with the victory over Loyola (MD).

Loyola (MD)

The Greyhounds fell to 11-19 on the season and 7-10 in Patriot League play with the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that has led to our 12-game winning streak.”

— Jinwoo Kim, Navy Player

What’s next

Navy will look to extend its winning streak when it hosts Bucknell on Saturday, February 29th. Loyola (MD) will try to bounce back in its next game against American on March 2nd.

The takeaway

Navy’s dominant performance, led by the scoring of Jinwoo Kim and Austin Benigni, has the Midshipmen in prime position to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Loyola (MD) will need to regroup and finish the season strong to build momentum for next year.