Navy Midshipmen Defeat Colgate Raiders 85-69
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Alumni Hall (Navy)
Navy Midshipmen 85, Colgate Raiders 69, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Colgate Raiders vs Navy Midshipmen?
Navy Midshipmen beat Colgate Raiders 85-69 at Alumni Hall (Navy) on February 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Colgate Raiders vs Navy Midshipmen?
Navy Midshipmen were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -250 (about 71% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Navy Midshipmen triumphed over the Colgate Raiders with a final score of 85-69 at Alumni Hall. This victory extends Navy's impressive winning streak to 11 games, showcasing their dominance in the NCAAB landscape. The Midshipmen, boasting a home record of 25-6, have been particularly formidable, winning all of their last ten games with an average score of 76.7 points while allowing just 60.3 points per game during that stretch.
Navy's recent form has been nothing short of exceptional. In their last ten games, they have maintained a perfect record of 10-0, with their last five games yielding an average of 78.2 points scored and 60.6 points allowed. Their home performance has been stellar as well, with a 4-0 record at Alumni Hall in the last ten games. In contrast, the Colgate Raiders, with an away record of 17-14, have struggled recently, holding a 6-4 record in their last ten games and losing their last match against the Lafayette Leopards, 69-70. The Raiders have averaged 76.4 points scored and 75.1 points allowed in their last ten games, but their recent form has dipped, with a 2-3 record in their last five.
The matchup was particularly notable as it was a rematch from earlier in the season when Navy edged Colgate 84-80 on February 14, 2026. Historically, Navy has faced Colgate three times in the last two seasons, with a record of 1-2 against them, having lost the previous two meetings before this season's victory.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any significant player absences for either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this critical matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Navy favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 141.5 points. The moneyline odds indicated Navy at -250.0 and Colgate at 205.0, reflecting Navy's strong position as the home team.
Conditions during the game were standard for a basketball matchup, and viewers were treated to a display of strong offensive and defensive plays. Notable scoring plays included Austin Benigni's contributions, who made significant shots in the second half, and free throws from both teams that kept the score competitive until the end. As the game progressed, Navy's ability to maintain their lead became evident, ultimately sealing their victory with consistent scoring and solid defense.
Overall, this game highlighted Navy's strong performance as they continue to build momentum heading into the latter part of the season, while Colgate will look to regroup and improve as they move forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NAVY -6.5 | 141.5 o -108 / u -112 | Colgate Raiders +205 · Navy Midshipmen -250 |
Leaders
- PointsAidan Kehoe17Navy Midshipmen
- AssistsAustin Benigni9Navy Midshipmen
- ReboundsAidan Kehoe12Navy Midshipmen
- PointsKyle Carlesimo20Colgate Raiders
- AssistsBen Tweedy4Colgate Raiders
- ReboundsSam Wright6Colgate Raiders
Recent form
Navy Midshipmen
Last 10: 10-0Streak W1076.7 scored · 60.3 allowed per game4-0 at home
- W78-51at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 26
- W81-63at Army Black KnightsFeb 21
- W72-49vs Lehigh Mountain HawksFeb 19
- W84-80at Colgate RaidersFeb 14
- W76-60at Bucknell BisonFeb 9
- W82-73vs American University EaglesFeb 7
- W65-50at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 5
- W87-71vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 31
- W58-50at Boston University TerriersJan 29
- W84-56vs Army Black KnightsJan 24
Colgate Raiders
Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.4 scored · 75.1 allowed per game2-2 away
- L69-70vs Lafayette LeopardsFeb 26
- W101-98vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 21
- L58-85at Boston University TerriersFeb 16
- L80-84vs Navy MidshipmenFeb 14
- W74-70at Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 11
- W78-59at Bucknell BisonFeb 7
- W69-55vs Army Black KnightsFeb 5
- L76-77at Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 31
- W79-74vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 29
- W80-79vs Boston University TerriersJan 24
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 | Colgate Raiders | Navy Midshipmen |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-58 | 29-58 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 11-27 | 10-25 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 40 |
| Free throws | 10-12 | 17-26 |
| Free throw % | 83 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 24 |
| Assists | 13 | 23 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 21 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 34 |
| Fouls | 20 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 19 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 98 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half39-47Sam Wright makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half40-47Sam Wright makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-47Kyle Carlesimo makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Tweedy assists)
- 2nd Half43-49Aidan Kehoe makes 4-foot hook shot (Jinwoo Kim assists)
- 2nd Half45-49Andrew Alekseyenko makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half47-49Kyle Carlesimo makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half47-51Aidan Kehoe makes layup (Jinwoo Kim assists)
- 2nd Half47-53Aidan Kehoe makes layup (Austin Benigni assists)
- 2nd Half47-55Donovan Draper makes 21-foot jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
- 2nd Half49-55Ben Tweedy makes layup
- 2nd Half52-55Andrew Alekseyenko makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ben Tweedy assists)
- 2nd Half52-57Aidan Kehoe makes layup
- 2nd Half52-58Cam Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-59Cam Cole makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-59Ben Tweedy makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kyle Carlesimo assists)
- 2nd Half55-61Mike Woods makes layup
- 2nd Half55-62Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-62Ethan Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-62Ethan Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-65Jinwoo Kim makes 25-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
- 2nd Half59-65Cameron Brennan makes 6-foot jumper (Ben Tweedy assists)
- 2nd Half59-67Aidan Kehoe makes 6-foot jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
- 2nd Half59-70Austin Benigni makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aidan Kehoe assists)
- 2nd Half59-71Mike Woods makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-72Mike Woods makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-72Ben Tweedy makes layup
- 2nd Half61-73Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-75Cam Cole makes layup (Donovan Draper assists)
- 2nd Half61-77Cam Cole makes layup
- 2nd Half61-80Cam Cole makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aidan Kehoe assists)
- 2nd Half63-80Ben Tweedy makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half64-80Josh Ahayere makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-80Josh Ahayere makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-81Aidan Kehoe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-83Austin Benigni makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half67-83Andrew Alekseyenko makes layup
- 2nd Half67-84Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-85Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-85Josh Ahayere makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-85Josh Ahayere makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Navy Midshipmen, below favours Colgate Raiders.
Venue
- Alumni Hall (Navy)Annapolis, MD
- Attendance2428
- OfficialsDan Powers, Tyler Jones, John Sousa
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