LEWISBURG, Pa. — In a gripping contest on Saturday, Bucknell made a significant comeback to secure a 73-69 win against Navy, thanks in large part to Noah Williamson’s impressive performance.

Williamson was instrumental for the Bison, scoring 25 points and grabbing eight rebounds. His efforts helped the team improve their record to 8-11 overall and 4-2 in the Patriot League. Josh Bascoe also contributed significantly with 18 points, along with seven assists and three steals, while Ruot Bijiek added nine points to the total.

Austin Benigni was the standout for the Midshipmen, finishing the game with 23 points, five assists, and two steals. Jinwoo Kim supported him with 13 points, and Aidan Kehoe posted a solid performance with nine points, 11 rebounds, and two steals. The loss put Navy at 5-14 for the season and 2-4 within their league.

The game took a turn after halftime. Bucknell entered the break down 36-27 but rallied in the second half, with Williamson scoring an impressive 18 points after the break to drive the team’s comeback.

Overall, the match highlighted Bucknell’s determination and teamwork, as they managed to turn the tide and emerge victorious in the thrilling encounter.