NCAAB · Final

Penn State Defeats Navy 80-71 in Home Opener

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Bryce Jordan Center

Penn State Nittany Lions 80, Navy Midshipmen 71, 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 Penn State Nittany Lions?

Penn State Nittany Lions beat Navy Midshipmen 80-71 at Bryce Jordan Center on November 11, 2025.

In an engaging matchup at the Bryce Jordan Center, the Penn State Nittany Lions secured an 80-71 victory over the Navy Midshipmen. This game marked a strong performance for Penn State, who improved their record to 4-0 for the season, while Navy fell to 1-3. The Nittany Lions have shown resilience, winning their last three games and demonstrating a scoring average of 74.3 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing an average of 71.4 points.

Penn State's recent form has been impressive, with their last five games reflecting a record of 3-2, averaging 78.2 points scored and 67.4 points allowed. Their home record stands at 2-2 during this stretch, indicating a solid performance on their own court. The Nittany Lions showcased their offensive capabilities in this game, particularly in the second half, where they maintained control and extended their lead.

On the other hand, Navy has experienced a mixed bag of results lately, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, but they are currently on a one-game losing streak. The Midshipmen averaged 73.3 points scored and 71.9 points allowed during this period. Their away record is 4-2, indicating they have been competitive on the road, but the loss to Penn State signifies challenges they face against stronger opponents.

The two teams have not met frequently in recent years, making this game particularly noteworthy. The Nittany Lions were able to leverage their home advantage effectively, as they have been strong at the Bryce Jordan Center. The venue's atmosphere likely played a role in boosting Penn State's performance.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their best players for this encounter. The absence of key players can often shift the dynamics of a game, but both squads appeared to be in good health heading into this matchup.

The betting market reflected confidence in Penn State's chances, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to win this game. This aligns with their strong start to the season and their recent form.

Conditions during the game were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and both teams capitalized on opportunities. The scoring plays highlighted key moments, including free throws by Kayden Mingo and a three-point jumper by Austin Benigni, which were pivotal in maintaining Penn State's lead.

Fans watching the game were treated to a display of skill and teamwork, particularly from Penn State, who executed their game plan effectively. The Nittany Lions' ability to convert critical scoring opportunities in the second half proved decisive in their victory over Navy. Overall, this matchup showcased the potential of both teams as they continue to navigate the early part of the season.

Leaders

PointsFreddie Dilione V19Penn State Nittany Lions
AssistsKayden Mingo4Penn State Nittany Lions
ReboundsKayden Mingo7Penn State Nittany Lions
PointsJinwoo Kim25Navy Midshipmen
AssistsAustin Benigni8Navy Midshipmen
ReboundsDonovan Draper12Navy Midshipmen

Recent form

Penn State Nittany Lions

Last 10: 5-5Streak W374.3 scored · 71.4 allowed per game2-2 at home

W87-43at New Haven ChargersNov 8
W76-68vs Fairfield StagsNov 4
W86-75at Wisconsin BadgersMar 8
L64-68vs Maryland TerrapinsMar 1
L78-83at Indiana HoosiersFeb 27
W69-60at Minnesota Golden GophersFeb 22
W89-72vs Nebraska CornhuskersFeb 19
L73-75vs Washington HuskiesFeb 15
L67-92at USC TrojansFeb 12
L54-78at UCLA BruinsFeb 8

Navy Midshipmen

Last 10: 7-3Streak L173.3 scored · 71.9 allowed per game4-2 away

L68-97vs Yale BulldogsNov 8
W76-55at Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 4
L52-74at American University EaglesMar 12
W83-77at Bucknell BisonMar 9
W86-78at Boston University TerriersMar 7
W81-68vs Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsMar 1
W68-60at American University EaglesFeb 27
W83-77vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 23
L75-79at Colgate RaidersFeb 20
W61-54vs Army Black KnightsFeb 15

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
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	Navy Midshipmen	Penn State Nittany Lions
Field goals	26-54	30-61
Field goal %	48	49
Three-pointers	6-17	6-19
Three-point %	35	32
Free throws	13-14	14-18
Free throw %	93	78
Rebounds	29	30
Offensive rebounds	7	11
Defensive rebounds	22	19
Assists	17	12
Steals	9	14
Blocks	1	1
Turnovers	16	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	17
Fast-break points	8	20
Points in the paint	36	44
Fouls	17	13
Largest lead	3	12

How the scoring went

2nd Half41-44Jinwoo Kim made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half41-47Melih Tunca made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kayden Mingo.
2nd Half41-49Josh Reed made Layup.
2nd Half43-49Austin Benigni made Layup.
2nd Half43-51Kayden Mingo made Jumper.
2nd Half43-53Freddie Dilione V made Layup.
2nd Half43-54Freddie Dilione V made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-54Donovan Draper made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-54Donovan Draper made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-56Freddie Dilione V made Jumper.
2nd Half45-57Saša Ciani made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-57Nyles Howard made Layup. Assisted by Donovan Draper.
2nd Half48-57Donovan Draper made Free Throw.
2nd Half49-57Donovan Draper made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-57Nyles Howard made Layup. Assisted by Austin Benigni.
2nd Half51-59Freddie Dilione V made Layup. Assisted by Melih Tunca.
2nd Half53-59Donovan Draper made Jumper.
2nd Half53-61Josh Reed made Jumper.
2nd Half53-63Kayden Mingo made Dunk. Assisted by Melih Tunca.
2nd Half55-63Austin Benigni made Layup.
2nd Half58-63Jinwoo Kim made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Draper.
2nd Half60-63Jinwoo Kim made Jumper.
2nd Half60-65Freddie Dilione V made Jumper.
2nd Half60-66Freddie Dilione V made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-68Kayden Mingo made Layup.
2nd Half60-69Freddie Dilione V made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-70Freddie Dilione V made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-70Donovan Draper made Layup. Assisted by Mike Woods.
2nd Half62-72Kayden Mingo made Layup.
2nd Half62-73Freddie Dilione V made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-74Freddie Dilione V made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-74Donovan Draper made Layup.
2nd Half65-74Donovan Draper made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-75Kayden Mingo made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-76Kayden Mingo made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-76Austin Benigni made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Donovan Draper.
2nd Half68-77Melih Tunca made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-78Melih Tunca made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-80Kayden Mingo made Layup.
2nd Half71-80Jinwoo Kim made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cam Cole.