NCAAB · Final/2OT

Navy Edges Lehigh in Double Overtime Thriller

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Stabler Arena

Navy Midshipmen 82, Lehigh Mountain Hawks 79, 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 Lehigh Mountain Hawks?

Navy Midshipmen beat Lehigh Mountain Hawks 82-79 at Stabler Arena on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Navy Midshipmen vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks?

Navy Midshipmen were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -166 (about 62% implied). The favorite won.

In a gripping encounter that went to double overtime, the Navy Midshipmen triumphed over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks with a final score of 82-79. This game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Navy managing to secure the win despite a recent dip in form, having lost their previous game against American University.

Navy entered this matchup with a record of 13-6 and had been performing well overall, with an 8-2 record in their last ten games. However, they were on a one-game losing streak before facing Lehigh. The Midshipmen averaged 70.0 points per game while allowing just 56.7, indicating a strong defensive performance throughout the season. Their recent form included a significant victory against Lafayette, where they won 76-50, but they struggled in their last outing, losing 51-65 to American University.

Lehigh, on the other hand, had a record of 7-12 and was coming off a three-game winning streak, having won their last three matches against Boston University, Colgate, and Holy Cross. The Mountain Hawks averaged 75.6 points scored per game, but they also allowed an average of 77.4 points, highlighting a susceptibility in their defense. Their recent scoring average in the last five games was 76.0 points, which was slightly higher than their overall season average.

The game took place at Stabler Arena, where Lehigh had a home record of 2-2 in their last ten games. Despite their struggles earlier in the season, they had shown resilience by winning three consecutive games leading up to this matchup. However, their overall record against Navy was concerning, as they had lost both previous meetings in the 2025 season, with scores of 60-63 and 54-79.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams had been navigating their respective challenges throughout the season. The betting market reflected Navy as the favorite with a spread of -3.5, according to DraftKings, indicating that they were expected to win by a narrow margin. The total points line was set at 137.5, suggesting an expectation of a moderately high-scoring game.

The conditions during the game were conducive to an exciting matchup, with both teams displaying their strengths and weaknesses. The double overtime period was particularly intense, with scoring plays that included crucial free throws from Nasir Whitlock and Austin Benigni, which ultimately sealed the victory for Navy.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a showcase of skill and determination from both sides. The final moments were marked by strategic plays and clutch free throws, underscoring the high stakes of the matchup. With this win, Navy improves their record to 14-6, while Lehigh falls to 7-13, reflecting the competitive nature of college basketball.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	NAVY -3.5	137.5 o -108 / u -112	Navy Midshipmen -166 · Lehigh Mountain Hawks +140

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Leaders

PointsNasir Whitlock31Lehigh Mountain Hawks
AssistsNasir Whitlock3Lehigh Mountain Hawks
ReboundsEdouard Benoit7Lehigh Mountain Hawks
PointsAustin Benigni34Navy Midshipmen
AssistsAidan Kehoe4Navy Midshipmen
ReboundsAidan Kehoe21Navy Midshipmen

Recent form

Lehigh Mountain Hawks

Last 10: 5-5Streak W375.6 scored · 77.4 allowed per game2-2 at home

W93-91at Boston University TerriersJan 14
W78-77at Colgate RaidersJan 10
W66-58vs Holy Cross CrusadersJan 7
L65-72at Bucknell BisonJan 3
L78-85vs Army Black KnightsDec 31
L62-76at Monmouth HawksDec 21
W83-74vs Penn State Hazleton Nittany LionsDec 19
L82-87vs Long Island University SharksDec 6
L71-80at Binghamton BearcatsDec 3
W78-74at Texas State BobcatsNov 29

Navy Midshipmen

Last 10: 8-2Streak L170 scored · 56.7 allowed per game2-1 away

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
W66-59at Delaware State HornetsDec 4
L65-69vs SE Louisiana LionsNov 29

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	Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Field goals	30-69	30-69
Field goal %	43	43
Three-pointers	8-19	6-29
Three-point %	42	21
Free throws	14-20	13-16
Free throw %	70	81
Rebounds	54	29
Offensive rebounds	19	6
Defensive rebounds	35	23
Assists	9	9
Steals	5	11
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	16	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	22
Fast-break points	7	15
Points in the paint	40	38
Fouls	13	20
Largest lead	6	8
Lead changes	13	13
Time in front	36	45

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-48Cam Cole makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aidan Kehoe assists)
2nd Half51-50Nasir Whitlock makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-52Edouard Benoit makes layup
2nd Half54-52Austin Benigni makes 25-foot three point jumper (Cam Cole assists)
2nd Half54-53Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-54Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-56Andrew Urosevic makes 19-foot jumper
2nd Half56-56Donovan Draper makes 18-foot jumper (Cam Cole assists)
2nd Half56-58Nasir Whitlock makes driving layup
2nd Half56-59Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half58-59Aidan Kehoe makes layup
2nd Half59-59Aidan Kehoe makes free throw 1 of 1
OT59-61Nasir Whitlock makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
OT60-61Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
OT60-63Hank Alvey makes layup
OT60-65Nasir Whitlock makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
OT63-65Austin Benigni makes 24-foot three point jumper
OT65-65Austin Benigni makes driving layup
OT65-67Hank Alvey makes 1-foot dunk (Nasir Whitlock assists)
OT66-67Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
OT67-67Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT69-67Jinwoo Kim makes layup
2OT69-69Joshua Ingram makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2OT69-71Hank Alvey makes layup (Edouard Benoit assists)
2OT70-71Cam Cole makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT71-71Cam Cole makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT73-71Austin Benigni makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2OT73-73Joshua Ingram makes 17-foot turnaround jump shot
2OT75-73Aidan Kehoe makes layup
2OT75-75Hank Alvey makes layup (Joshua Ingram assists)
2OT77-75Jinwoo Kim makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
2OT78-75Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT78-76Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT78-77Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT79-77Austin Benigni makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT80-77Austin Benigni makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT80-78Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT80-79Nasir Whitlock makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT81-79Donovan Draper makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT82-79Donovan Draper makes free throw 2 of 2