In a thrilling matchup in Williamsburg, Virginia, William & Mary managed to secure an 82-76 victory over Navy on Sunday, propelled by Keller Boothby’s scoring efforts. Boothby was impressive, contributing 16 points to the Tribe’s success with a shooting performance that included 6 of 8 from the field and 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Alongside him, Gabe Dorsey also netted 16 points and showcased his defensive skills with three steals. Noah Collier was another standout for the Tribe, hitting 7 of 9 shots to finish with 14 points, while also grabbing seven rebounds to aid in the team’s efforts.

On the other side, the Midshipmen struggled to find their rhythm, with Austin Benigni scoring 16 points to lead his team. Jinwoo Kim contributed 15 points, while Donovan Draper added 14 points along with seven rebounds. Unfortunately for Navy, this defeat marked their sixth consecutive loss, further complicating their season as they fall to a record of 3-10.

In the first half, Collier played a crucial role for William & Mary, notching 10 points and helping the Tribe build a lead going into halftime at 41-33. The decisive moment of the game came with just over three minutes left in the second half when Dorsey scored on a layup, putting William & Mary ahead 73-71 and ensuring they would carry the lead through to the final buzzer. The victory adds to the Tribe’s momentum as they aim to improve their season record to 6-7.