Benigni’s 24 help Navy upset Bucknell 83-77 in Patriot League Tournament semifinals

By Canadian Press on March 9, 2025.

LEWISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Austin Benigni had 24 points in fifth-seeded Navy’s 83-77 upset over top-seeded Bucknell on Sunday in the Patriot League Tournament.

Navy will play for the championship at the winner of the third-seeded Colgate vs. second-seeded American for the championship on Wednesday.

Benigni also had seven assists for the Midshipmen (15-18). Jordan Pennick scored 15 points, going 4 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the line. Jinwoo Kim shot 4 of 5 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.

Noah Williamson led the way for the Bison (18-15) with 22 points, seven rebounds and four blocks. Achile Spadone added 21 points and three steals for Bucknell. Josh Bascoe also had 16 points and three steals. The Bison broke a five-game winning streak with the loss.

Kim put up nine points in the first half for Navy, who led 36-33 at halftime. Benigni scored 22 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Navy to a six-point victory.

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