NCAAB · Final

Navy Dominates Army in Rivalry Matchup

Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1:30 PM ET · Christl Arena

Navy Midshipmen 81, Army Black Knights 63, 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 Navy Midshipmen vs Army Black Knights?

Navy Midshipmen beat Army Black Knights 81-63 at Christl Arena on February 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Navy Midshipmen vs Army Black Knights?

Navy Midshipmen were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Army Black Knights 81-63 at Christl Arena on February 21, 2026. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances and overall season records. Navy entered the game with a strong away record of 23-6, while Army struggled with an 11-18 record, marking a significant difference in momentum heading into this rivalry clash.

Navy's recent form has been impressive, boasting a perfect 10-game winning streak leading up to this game. The Midshipmen averaged 77.5 points scored and allowed only 63.6 points per game over their last ten outings. Their last five games alone saw them scoring an average of 75.8 points while allowing just 62.4, highlighting their defensive prowess as well as their offensive capabilities. In contrast, Army had a less favorable record of 4-6 in their last ten games, with an average of 67.9 points scored and 74.7 points allowed. Their recent form included a win against Loyola Maryland, but they had lost to teams like Boston University and Lafayette, indicating struggles on both ends of the court.

When looking at home versus away performance, Navy remained undefeated in their last five away games, while Army had a mixed record at home, winning only two of their last five at Christl Arena. This game further emphasized the disparity in their performances, as Navy had previously defeated Army 84-56 in their last meeting on January 24, 2026, extending their head-to-head record against the Black Knights to 3-0 over the last two seasons.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall health of the rosters can often play a crucial role in such matchups. The betting market reflected the expectations surrounding this game, with DraftKings listing Navy as 8.5-point favorites, indicating confidence in their ability to cover the spread. The total points line was set at 139.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair was anticipated.

The conditions for the game were favorable, with no adverse weather conditions reported, allowing both teams to focus on their performance without external distractions. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed key plays that contributed to Navy's commanding lead. Notable moments included Jaxson Bell making crucial free throws and Donovan Draper contributing with a 17-foot jumper, showcasing Navy's ability to capitalize on opportunities.

Overall, the game served as a testament to Navy's dominance in this rivalry, further solidifying their position as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NAVY -8.5	139.5 o -108 / u -112	Navy Midshipmen -395 · Army Black Knights +310

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Leaders

PointsJaxson Bell17Army Black Knights
AssistsTate Laczkowski4Army Black Knights
ReboundsJaxson Bell5Army Black Knights
PointsAustin Benigni27Navy Midshipmen
AssistsDonovan Draper4Navy Midshipmen
ReboundsAidan Kehoe11Navy Midshipmen

Recent form

Army Black Knights

Last 10: 4-6Streak W167.9 scored · 74.7 allowed per game2-3 at home

W87-77at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 19
L63-75at American University EaglesFeb 14
L68-85vs Boston University TerriersFeb 11
L60-63vs Lafayette LeopardsFeb 7
L55-69at Colgate RaidersFeb 5
W69-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 31
W67-64vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 28
L56-84at Navy MidshipmenJan 24
W87-84at Bucknell BisonJan 22
L67-78vs American University EaglesJan 18

Navy Midshipmen

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1077.5 scored · 63.6 allowed per game5-0 away

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
W85-68vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 22
W82-79at Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 17

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	Navy Midshipmen	Army Black Knights
Field goals	21-44	20-53
Field goal %	48	38
Three-pointers	7-15	10-34
Three-point %	47	29
Free throws	32-40	13-17
Free throw %	80	76
Rebounds	36	24
Offensive rebounds	10	9
Defensive rebounds	26	15
Assists	15	14
Steals	7	4
Blocks	5	0
Turnovers	11	12
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	14
Fast-break points	11	1
Points in the paint	20	20
Fouls	18	25
Largest lead	21	3
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	91	4

How the scoring went

2nd Half46-35Kevin McCarthy makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jorn Everson assists)
2nd Half46-38Tate Laczkowski makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jaxson Bell assists)
2nd Half48-38Jinwoo Kim makes 18-foot jumper
2nd Half48-40Jacen Holloway makes layup (Ryan Curry assists)
2nd Half49-40Aidan Kehoe makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-40Aidan Kehoe makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-40Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-40Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-40Cam Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-40Cam Cole makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-40Austin Benigni makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jinwoo Kim assists)
2nd Half57-42Kevin McCarthy makes driving layup (Tate Laczkowski assists)
2nd Half59-42Austin Benigni makes 15-foot jumper (Jordan Pennick assists)
2nd Half59-45Kevin McCarthy makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tate Laczkowski assists)
2nd Half60-45Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-45Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-45Aidan Kehoe makes layup (Jinwoo Kim assists)
2nd Half65-45Aidan Kehoe makes layup (Donovan Draper assists)
2nd Half65-47Jorn Everson makes layup (Tate Laczkowski assists)
2nd Half65-50Jorn Everson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ryan Curry assists)
2nd Half67-50Aidan Kehoe makes layup
2nd Half67-53Jaxson Bell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dylan Benner assists)
2nd Half68-53Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-53Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-56Dylan Benner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaxson Bell assists)
2nd Half72-56Cam Cole makes 26-foot three point jumper (Aidan Kehoe assists)
2nd Half73-56Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-56Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-57Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-57Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-57Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-58Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-59Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-61Ryan Curry makes driving layup (Jorn Everson assists)
2nd Half78-61Donovan Draper makes 17-foot jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
2nd Half78-62Jaxson Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-63Jaxson Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-63Donovan Draper makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-63Donovan Draper makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half81-63Cooper Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2