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Navy Clinches First Outright Patriot League Regular-Season Title Since 1997 With 72–49 Win Over Lehigh

The title delivers top seeding with home-court advantage in the Patriot League’s one-bid tournament.

Navy Midshipmen center Aidan Kehoe #99 drives towards the basket as Lehigh Mountain Hawks forward Hank Alvey #35 guards him during the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in men’s NCAA basketball. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
Feb. 18, 2026: Navy Midshipmen head coach Jon Perry cuts the rest of the net down to celebrate the win. The Navy Midshipmen defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 72-49, to become the Patriot League Regular Season Champions in men’s NCAA basketball. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: Austin Benigni #1 of the Navy Midshipmen dribbles up court in the first half during a college basketball game against the American Eagles at Bender Arena on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Austin Benigni scored 25 points with seven assists to lead the Midshipmen.
  • Aidan Kehoe recorded 14 points and 15 rebounds for his 15th double-double of the season.
  • Navy improved to 22-6 overall and 14-1 in the Patriot League, pushing its winning streak to 10 games.
  • The Midshipmen took the lead with 13:57 left in the first half and held Lehigh to 33.3% shooting.
  • Top seeding positions Navy to host through the Patriot League tournament, which determines the league’s NCAA bid, with the Army–Navy Star game next at West Point.