In a showdown in Annapolis, Maryland, the Navy Midshipmen triumphed over the Boston University Terriers with a final score of 62-47 on Wednesday evening. Austin Benigni played a pivotal role in Navy’s victory, contributing a notable 21 points throughout the game. He demonstrated accuracy with a shooting performance that included hitting 4 of 11 attempts from the field, along with 2 out of 5 from beyond the three-point line. Additionally, Benigni excelled at the free-throw line, converting 11 of his 12 attempts.

Alongside Benigni, teammates Jinwoo Kim and Jordan Pennick also made significant contributions to the team’s offense. Kim recorded 13 points, showcasing his shooting prowess by making 4 out of 9 shots, which included an impressive 4 for 6 from three-point territory. Meanwhile, Pennick mirrored Kim’s scoring output with 13 points, managing to shoot 4 for 11 overall, while successfully making 3 of 7 attempts from three-point range, as well as 2 of 3 from the free-throw line.

On the other side, the Terriers were led by Azmar Abdullah, who matched Benigni’s 21 points to keep his team in contention. Miles Brewster added to the Boston University score with 11 points. With this win, Navy improved their record to 6 wins and 14 losses overall, now standing at 3-4 in the Patriot League. Conversely, the Terriers also hold a record of 3-4 in the conference, with an overall record of 9 wins and 11 losses.

Looking ahead, Navy is set to clash with Army on Sunday, as they take their competitiveness on the road. Boston University, on the other hand, will be preparing to face Bucknell on Saturday, hoping to rebound from their recent defeat.