ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In a competitive matchup on Wednesday evening, Colgate emerged victorious over Navy with a score of 73-66. Jeff Woodward played a key role in the Raiders’ triumph, scoring 16 points while also contributing eight rebounds, six assists, and five blocks to the team’s strong performance. This victory improved Colgate’s record to 7-11 overall and 4-1 in the Patriot League standings.

Brady Cummins had an impressive outing, finishing the game with 14 points, shooting 54.5% from the field, including a solid 66.7% from three-point range. Nicolas Louis-Jacques also made a significant impact, scoring an equal 14 points, hitting 30% of his shots from beyond the arc while achieving a shooting percentage of 40% overall.

On the opposing side, Austin Benigni led the Midshipmen with a standout performance, tallying 25 points along with eight assists. Cam Cole contributed 14 points, while Donovan Draper secured a double-double, finishing with 11 points and 11 rebounds along with two steals for Navy, who are now 5-13 overall and 2-3 in their conference.

Colgate established an early 16-8 advantage thanks to a decisive 10-0 scoring run in the first half. With Cummins scoring 12 points leading into halftime, the Raiders went into the break holding a narrow 33-32 edge. A pivotal moment came early in the second half when Louis-Jacques hit a three-pointer, granting Colgate a permanent lead at 39-37, allowing the team to maintain control until the final buzzer.