Bucknell hosts Navy following Benigni's 25-point showing

Published Jan. 17, 2025 3:43 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Navy Midshipmen (5-13, 2-3 Patriot League) at Bucknell Bison (7-11, 3-2 Patriot League)

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Navy takes on Bucknell after Austin Benigni scored 25 points in Navy's 73-66 loss to the Colgate Raiders.

The Bison are 5-3 on their home court. Bucknell allows 73.9 points and has been outscored by 4.8 points per game.

The Midshipmen are 2-3 against Patriot League opponents. Navy has a 1-7 record against teams above .500.

Bucknell's average of 7.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.3 fewer made shots on average than the 8.2 per game Navy allows. Navy averages 7.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than Bucknell allows.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season for the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Bascoe is averaging 14.8 points and 3.8 assists for the Bison.

Aidan Kehoe is averaging 10.9 points and 9.1 rebounds for the Midshipmen.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bison: 3-7, averaging 64.2 points, 30.1 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 7.3 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 40.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.8 points per game.

Midshipmen: 2-8, averaging 68.9 points, 33.2 rebounds, 13.1 assists, 5.4 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.6 points.

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