NCAAB · Final

Navy Dominates Army in Rivalry Matchup

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1:30 PM ET · Alumni Hall (Navy)

Navy Midshipmen 84, Army Black Knights 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 Army Black Knights vs Navy Midshipmen?

Navy Midshipmen beat Army Black Knights 84-56 at Alumni Hall (Navy) on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Army Black Knights vs Navy Midshipmen?

Navy Midshipmen were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

In a commanding performance, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Army Black Knights 84-56 in their latest NCAAB matchup held at Alumni Hall. This victory further solidifies Navy's strong season, as they improve their home record to 8-0 and overall record to 16-6. The Midshipmen have been in excellent form, winning nine of their last ten games, with an average of 73.6 points scored and only 58.6 points allowed during this stretch.

Navy's recent success can be attributed to their solid defense and efficient scoring. In their last game on January 22, they defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 85-68, showcasing their offensive capabilities. The Midshipmen are currently on a two-game winning streak, having also secured a victory against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on January 17, winning 82-79.

On the other hand, the Army Black Knights have struggled this season, holding an overall record of 8-14. They are 3-2 in their last five games, but their recent performance has been inconsistent. In their last game on January 22, Army managed to secure a narrow victory against the Bucknell Bison, winning 87-84. However, prior to that, they had lost three consecutive games, including a 78-67 defeat to the American University Eagles on January 18.

When it comes to home and away performances, Navy has thrived at home, while Army has had a more challenging time on the road, with a 3-2 record in away games. The Midshipmen's strong home advantage has been evident throughout the season, as they have not lost a single game at Alumni Hall.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, Navy has won both of their previous meetings against Army this season, with victories of 66-53 and 61-54. This trend continued in their latest encounter, where Navy maintained a dominant presence throughout the game. The Midshipmen's defense effectively stifled Army's offensive efforts, allowing them to control the pace and flow of the game.

Injury reports indicate that both teams were relatively healthy for this matchup, which allowed them to field their strongest lineups. The absence of key players can often be a deciding factor in such competitive matchups, but both teams were able to compete at full strength.

Betting odds from DraftKings indicated Navy as a strong favorite, with a spread of -10.5 and a moneyline of -700, while Army was listed at +500. The total points set for the game was 143.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair. However, Navy's defense proved to be the deciding factor, limiting Army's scoring opportunities and ultimately leading to a significant victory.

The conditions during the game were favorable for both teams, with a well-maintained court and supportive fans in attendance, creating an electric atmosphere at Alumni Hall. Viewers were treated to a display of skill and strategy, with Navy's players executing their game plan effectively.

As the game progressed, Navy's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities became increasingly apparent. The Midshipmen consistently found ways to penetrate Army's defense, leading to high-percentage shots and free throw opportunities. In the second half, Navy continued to extend their lead, with key contributions from players like Nyles Howard, who capped off the scoring with a layup to bring the final score to 84-56.

Overall, this matchup showcased the strengths of the Navy Midshipmen as they continue to build momentum heading into the later part of the season. Meanwhile, the Army Black Knights will need to regroup and address their defensive weaknesses if they hope to turn their season around.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NAVY -10.5	143.5 o -115 / u -105	Army Black Knights +500 · Navy Midshipmen -700

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Leaders

PointsAustin Benigni19Navy Midshipmen
AssistsCam Cole7Navy Midshipmen
ReboundsAidan Kehoe11Navy Midshipmen
PointsRyan Curry15Army Black Knights
AssistsJacen Holloway4Army Black Knights
ReboundsJaxson Bell5Army Black Knights

Recent form

Navy Midshipmen

Last 10: 9-1Streak W273.6 scored · 58.6 allowed per game7-0 at home

W85-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 22
W82-79at Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 17
L51-65at American University EaglesJan 13
W76-50vs Lafayette LeopardsJan 10
W76-55vs Bucknell BisonJan 8
W65-58at Holy Cross CrusadersJan 3
W82-77vs Boston University TerriersDec 31
W70-23vs Rosemont RavensDec 21
W88-55vs Coppin State EaglesDec 19
W61-56vs Air Force FalconsDec 7

Army Black Knights

Last 10: 5-5Streak W181.9 scored · 78 allowed per game3-2 away

W87-84at Bucknell BisonJan 22
L67-78vs American University EaglesJan 18
L75-82at Holy Cross CrusadersJan 14
L91-100at Boston University TerriersJan 10
L76-84vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 7
L69-76vs Colgate RaidersJan 3
W85-78at Lehigh Mountain HawksDec 31
W95-85vs Binghamton BearcatsDec 23
W63-60at UMBC RetrieversDec 12
W111-53vs Gallaudet BisonDec 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Army Black Knights	Navy Midshipmen
Field goals	20-53	29-50
Field goal %	38	58
Three-pointers	9-34	11-20
Three-point %	26	55
Free throws	7-12	15-20
Free throw %	58	75
Rebounds	21	38
Offensive rebounds	8	10
Defensive rebounds	13	28
Assists	13	21
Steals	8	7
Blocks	0	5
Turnovers	13	13
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	15
Fast-break points	6	8
Points in the paint	22	30
Fouls	17	14
Largest lead	1	30
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	2	92

How the scoring went

1st Half28-40Jinwoo Kim makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cam Cole assists)
1st Half31-40Ryan Curry makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jacen Holloway assists)
1st Half31-43Cam Cole makes 23-foot three point jumper (Donovan Draper assists)
1st Half34-43Jacen Holloway makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jackson Furman assists)
1st Half34-46Austin Benigni makes 24-foot three point jumper (Aidan Kehoe assists)
2nd Half37-46Jacen Holloway makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tate Laczkowski assists)
2nd Half37-49Mike Woods makes 23-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
2nd Half37-50Mike Woods makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-53Mike Woods makes 24-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
2nd Half39-53Jackson Furman makes layup
2nd Half39-55Aidan Kehoe makes 3-foot hook shot (Cam Cole assists)
2nd Half40-55Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-55Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-56Jinwoo Kim makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-57Jinwoo Kim makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-57Jorn Everson makes 12-foot jumper (Tate Laczkowski assists)
2nd Half43-59Donovan Draper makes 14-foot jumper (Cam Cole assists)
2nd Half43-61Donovan Draper makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half46-61Jaxson Bell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jorn Everson assists)
2nd Half46-64Cam Cole makes 25-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
2nd Half46-65Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-66Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-66Ryan Curry makes layup
2nd Half48-68Mike Woods makes layup
2nd Half48-71Mike Woods makes 25-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
2nd Half50-71Jaxson Bell makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half50-73Austin Benigni makes 21-foot jumper (Donovan Draper assists)
2nd Half51-73Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-73Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-75Mike Woods makes layup (Austin Benigni assists)
2nd Half52-76Aidan Kehoe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-77Donovan Draper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-78Donovan Draper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-79Donovan Draper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-80Aidan Kehoe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-80Jaxson Bell makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half54-82Cam Cole makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half54-84Nyles Howard makes layup
2nd Half55-84Dylan Benner makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-84Dylan Murans makes free throw 2 of 2