Navy Midshipmen Defeat Boston University Terriers 58-50
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Case Gym
Navy Midshipmen 58, Boston University Terriers 50, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Navy Midshipmen vs Boston University Terriers?
Navy Midshipmen beat Boston University Terriers 58-50 at Case Gym on January 28, 2026.
Who was favored in Navy Midshipmen vs Boston University Terriers?
Navy Midshipmen were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Navy Midshipmen secured a 58-50 victory over the Boston University Terriers at Case Gym. This win extends Navy's recent strong form, marking their third consecutive victory and improving their overall record to 17-6. Conversely, Boston University continues to struggle, having lost their last game and falling to 8-15 for the season.
Navy entered the game with a notable record of 9-1 over their last ten games, showcasing a scoring average of 75.9 points while allowing only 58.6. Their recent performances included a dominant 84-56 win against Army and an 85-68 victory over Holy Cross. Boston University, on the other hand, had a record of 4-6 in their last ten outings, averaging 77.8 points scored and 77.7 points allowed. Their recent results included a narrow 79-80 loss to Colgate and a 77-73 win against Lafayette.
The home team, Boston University, had a mixed record of 3-2 at home this season, while Navy maintained an impressive 7-0 record at home and a 2-1 record in away games. This matchup was particularly significant as it marked another chapter in their ongoing rivalry, with Navy leading the head-to-head record 3-1 over the last four meetings. The last encounter on December 31, 2025, ended with Navy defeating Boston University 82-77.
In terms of injuries, no specific players were mentioned in the block, indicating both teams likely fielded their strongest lineups for this crucial fixture. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Navy favored by 1.5 points with a total set at 138.5. The odds reflected confidence in Navy's ability to secure the win, given their recent form and overall performance this season.
The game conditions were typical for January, with both teams adapting to the indoor environment of Case Gym. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to several key scoring plays that highlighted the competitive nature of the contest. Notable moments included Mike Woods hitting a 15-foot jumper to extend Navy's lead to 49-44, and Austin Benigni making a crucial 26-foot three-point jumper to push the score to 56-47.
Ultimately, Navy's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and maintain defensive pressure proved decisive in the final moments, allowing them to clinch the victory and further solidify their position in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | NAVY -1.5 | 138.5 o -105 / u -115 | Navy Midshipmen -135 · Boston University Terriers +114 |
Leaders
- PointsBen Defty19Boston University Terriers
- AssistsChance Gladden5Boston University Terriers
- ReboundsBen Defty8Boston University Terriers
- PointsAustin Benigni20Navy Midshipmen
- AssistsAustin Benigni4Navy Midshipmen
- ReboundsAidan Kehoe9Navy Midshipmen
Recent form
Boston University Terriers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L177.8 scored · 77.7 allowed per game3-2 at home
- L79-80at Colgate RaidersJan 24
- W77-73vs Lafayette LeopardsJan 21
- L57-74at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsJan 17
- L91-93vs Lehigh Mountain HawksJan 14
- W100-91vs Army Black KnightsJan 10
- W83-67at Lafayette LeopardsJan 8
- L62-64vs American University EaglesJan 3
- L77-82at Navy MidshipmenDec 31
- W88-76vs UMass Lowell River HawksDec 21
- L64-77at Dartmouth Big GreenDec 13
Navy Midshipmen
Last 10: 9-1Streak W375.9 scored · 58.6 allowed per game2-1 away
- W84-56vs Army Black KnightsJan 24
- 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
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 | Boston University Terriers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-51 | 19-50 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 6-18 | 6-21 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 29 |
| Free throws | 2-2 | 6-9 |
| Free throw % | 100 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 28 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 19 |
| Assists | 10 | 9 |
| Steals | 12 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 22 |
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Largest lead | 10 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 34 | 64 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half12-17Aidan Kehoe makes layup
- 1st Half14-17Austin Benigni makes driving layup
- 1st Half14-19Quinn Nielsen makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 1st Half16-19Aidan Kehoe makes 5-foot hook shot
- 1st Half16-21Ben Defty makes layup (Donte Tisinger Jr. assists)
- 1st Half18-21Aidan Kehoe makes 9-foot hook shot
- 1st Half18-23Chance Gladden makes driving layup
- 1st Half21-23Jinwoo Kim makes 29-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
- 1st Half21-24Ben Defty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half21-25Ben Defty makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half21-27Ben Defty makes layup (Chance Gladden assists)
- 2nd Half23-27Austin Benigni makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half25-27Mike Woods makes layup
- 2nd Half28-27Jinwoo Kim makes 27-foot three point jumper (Mike Woods assists)
- 2nd Half28-29Ben Defty makes 6-foot dunk (Michael McNair assists)
- 2nd Half28-31Ben Defty makes 9-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half28-32Michael McNair makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half28-33Michael McNair makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half30-33Austin Benigni makes 21-foot jumper (Jinwoo Kim assists)
- 2nd Half33-33Jinwoo Kim makes 25-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
- 2nd Half35-33Cam Cole makes driving layup (Austin Benigni assists)
- 2nd Half37-33Austin Benigni makes 22-foot jumper
- 2nd Half40-33Jinwoo Kim makes 29-foot three point jumper (Austin Benigni assists)
- 2nd Half43-33Austin Benigni makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-35Ben Defty makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half45-35Mike Woods makes layup
- 2nd Half45-37Michael McNair makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-37Donovan Draper makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-38Ben Defty makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-40Ben Defty makes layup
- 2nd Half47-43Michael McNair makes 28-foot three point jumper (Azmar Abdullah assists)
- 2nd Half47-44Chance Gladden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-44Mike Woods makes 15-foot jumper (Jinwoo Kim assists)
- 2nd Half49-47Chance Gladden makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half51-47Donovan Draper makes layup
- 2nd Half53-47Mike Woods makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half56-47Austin Benigni makes 26-foot three point jumper (Donovan Draper assists)
- 2nd Half56-50Michael McNair makes 27-foot three point jumper (Sam Hughes assists)
- 2nd Half57-50Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-50Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Boston University Terriers, below favours Navy Midshipmen.
Venue
- Case GymBoston, MA
- Attendance663
- OfficialsMatt Lavigne, Mikerlange Fleury, Vasili Mallios
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