Navy defeats Loyola (MD) 64-48 in Patriot League Tournament

Published Mar. 5, 2024 10:00 p.m. ET

Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Austin Benigni had 24 points in Navy's 64-48 win over Loyola (MD) on Tuesday night in the Patriot League Tournament.

Benigni shot 7 of 15 from the field and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Midshipmen (13-17). Donovan Draper added 16 points while shooting 5 of 9 from the field and 5 for 5 from the line while they also had 11 rebounds. Aidan Kehoe grabbed 11 rebounds and distributed five assists.

Deon Perry led the Greyhounds (7-25) in scoring, finishing with 21 points.

Navy took the lead with 19:44 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Navy led 34-27 at halftime. Navy pulled away with an 11-1 run in the second half to extend a three-point lead to 13 points.

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