Navy Midshipmen Edge Air Force Falcons in Close Contest
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 12:00 PM ET · Alumni Hall (Navy)
Navy Midshipmen 61, Air Force Falcons 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Air Force Falcons vs Navy Midshipmen?
Navy Midshipmen beat Air Force Falcons 61-56 at Alumni Hall (Navy) on December 7, 2025.
Who was favored in Air Force Falcons vs Navy Midshipmen?
Navy Midshipmen were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -520 (about 84% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Navy Midshipmen narrowly defeated the Air Force Falcons with a final score of 61-56. This game, held at Alumni Hall, showcased the Midshipmen's resilience as they secured their seventh victory of the season, improving their record to 7-5, while the Falcons fell to 3-9.
The Midshipmen entered the game with a mixed recent form, holding a record of 5-5 over their last ten games. They were coming off a win against the Delaware State Hornets, where they triumphed 66-59. Navy has averaged 73.1 points scored per game while allowing 70.5 points in this stretch. At home, Navy's record stood at 2-2, while they performed better away with a 3-3 record. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, as they recorded a 3-2 record with an average of 71.6 points scored and 67.2 points allowed.
On the other hand, the Air Force Falcons struggled significantly, entering the game with a 3-7 record over their last ten outings and on a three-game losing streak. Their most recent game ended in an 80-65 loss to the Pacific Tigers. The Falcons averaged 67.2 points per game but allowed a concerning 74.8 points during this stretch. They have yet to win an away game this season, holding an 0-2 record in such contests, while their home record was 3-5. In their last five games, Air Force managed to secure two wins, averaging 71.2 points scored but allowing 75.8 points.
The matchup was particularly noteworthy due to the teams' contrasting records and recent performances. Navy was favored by a spread of -9.5 according to DraftKings, with a moneyline of -520 for the Midshipmen and +390 for the Falcons. The total for the game was set at 133.5, reflecting expectations for a relatively low-scoring affair.
In terms of scoring, the game was characterized by a series of key plays in the second half. Austin Benigni made a layup and followed up with free throws that helped Navy maintain their lead. Jinwoo Kim contributed with a jumper, while Lucas Hobin and Justin Hinds exchanged three-pointers, keeping the game competitive until the final moments. Despite the Falcons' efforts, including a late three-pointer from Hinds, they could not overcome the Midshipmen's lead.
The game conditions were typical for a December matchup, with both teams battling for positioning in the early part of the season. The Midshipmen's ability to close out the game effectively was crucial, as they demonstrated their capability to perform under pressure.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the challenges faced by Air Force as they continue to seek consistency, while Navy's victory reinforced their competitive edge in the league. The Midshipmen's next steps will be crucial as they look to build on this win and improve their standing.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NAVY -9.5 | 133.5 o -110 / u -110 | Air Force Falcons +390 · Navy Midshipmen -520 |
Leaders
- PointsAustin Benigni25Navy Midshipmen
- AssistsAustin Benigni5Navy Midshipmen
- ReboundsAidan Kehoe15Navy Midshipmen
- PointsKam Sanders15Air Force Falcons
- AssistsKam Sanders3Air Force Falcons
- ReboundsLucas Hobin7Air Force Falcons
Recent form
Navy Midshipmen
Last 10: 5-5Streak W173.1 scored · 70.5 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W66-59at Delaware State HornetsDec 4
- L65-69vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 29
- L57-87at UNC Wilmington SeahawksNov 28
- W84-51at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 26
- W86-70vs NJIT HighlandersNov 22
- L61-73at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 19
- W97-64vs Washington Maryland ShoremenNov 14
- L71-80at Penn State Nittany LionsNov 11
- L68-97vs Yale BulldogsNov 8
- W76-55at Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 4
Air Force Falcons
Last 10: 3-7Streak L367.2 scored · 74.8 allowed per game0-2 away
- L65-80vs Pacific TigersDec 4
- L63-80at South Dakota CoyotesNov 29
- L53-71vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 26
- W98-85vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 23
- W77-63vs SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 21
- W66-64vs Alabama State HornetsNov 19
- L61-76vs Miami (OH) RedHawksNov 15
- L72-76vs Long Island University SharksNov 11
- L54-74vs Austin Peay GovernorsNov 8
- L63-79at Belmont BruinsNov 4
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
Box score
| Stat | Air Force Falcons | Navy Midshipmen |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-53 | 21-53 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 6-25 | 5-15 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 33 |
| Free throws | 8-14 | 14-15 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 93 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 30 |
| Assists | 11 | 15 |
| Steals | 4 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 8 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 28 |
| Fouls | 17 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 55 | 39 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half23-22Wesley Celichowski made Free Throw.
- 1st Half23-23Jordan Pennick made Free Throw.
- 1st Half23-24Jordan Pennick made Free Throw.
- 1st Half24-24Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 1st Half25-24Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-24Kam Sanders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Wesley Celichowski.
- 2nd Half28-26Donovan Draper made Dunk. Assisted by Austin Benigni.
- 2nd Half30-26Wesley Celichowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half30-28Austin Benigni made Jumper. Assisted by Mike Woods.
- 2nd Half32-28Caleb Walker made Layup. Assisted by Kam Sanders.
- 2nd Half34-28Lucas Hobin made Jumper.
- 2nd Half37-28Lucas Hobin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Caleb Walker.
- 2nd Half37-29Austin Benigni made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-30Austin Benigni made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-31Jinwoo Kim made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-32Jinwoo Kim made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-32Justin Hinds made Dunk. Assisted by Caleb Walker.
- 2nd Half39-34Aidan Kehoe made Layup. Assisted by Jinwoo Kim.
- 2nd Half41-34Caleb Walker made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-36Austin Benigni made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-39Austin Benigni made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jinwoo Kim.
- 2nd Half41-42Austin Benigni made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cam Cole.
- 2nd Half41-44Austin Benigni made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-47Austin Benigni made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Pennick.
- 2nd Half44-47Kam Sanders made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Wesley Celichowski.
- 2nd Half44-49Aidan Kehoe made Layup.
- 2nd Half45-49Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-49Caleb Walker made Layup. Assisted by Eli Robinson.
- 2nd Half47-50Austin Benigni made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-51Austin Benigni made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-53Donovan Draper made Dunk. Assisted by Austin Benigni.
- 2nd Half48-53Kam Sanders made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-55Austin Benigni made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-57Jinwoo Kim made Jumper. Assisted by Austin Benigni.
- 2nd Half51-57Lucas Hobin made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kam Sanders.
- 2nd Half53-57Eli Robinson made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-59Cam Cole made Layup. Assisted by Jinwoo Kim.
- 2nd Half53-60Austin Benigni made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-61Austin Benigni made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-61Justin Hinds made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kam Sanders.
Win probability
Above the line favours Navy Midshipmen, below favours Air Force Falcons.
Venue
- Alumni Hall (Navy)Annapolis, MD
- Attendance1928
- OfficialsJeff Clark, Mike Millione, Scott Bennett
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