BALTIMORE — Jacob Theodosiou shone with 27 points, while Braeden Speed clinched the victory for Loyola Maryland with a jumper just three seconds before the final buzzer, leading the team to a narrow 75-74 triumph over Navy on Saturday.

Theodosiou’s performance was impressive as he made 7 of 16 shots, including a remarkable 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, and went 7 for 8 from the free-throw line, contributing significantly to the Greyhounds’ (7-8, 2-2 Patriot League) success. Veljko Ilic also played a key role, putting up 18 points and pulling down eight rebounds, while Speed rounded out the scoring with nine points.

On the opposing side, the Midshipmen (5-12, 2-2) were led by Austin Benigni, who scored 18 points and dished out four assists. Aidan Kehoe was a force on the boards as well, adding 16 points along with 12 rebounds, while Jinwoo Kim contributed 12 points to the Navy effort.

Ilic’s contribution of 13 points helped Loyola Maryland maintain a slight edge over Navy, allowing the Greyhounds to outscore the Midshipmen by two in the second half, securing a hard-fought win.