- Matchup: Navy Midshipmen vs. American Eagles
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Venue: Bender Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Navy Midshipmen (11-5) are set to face off against the American Eagles (9-7) this Monday at Bender Arena.
In their latest game, the Navy Midshipmen triumphed over Bucknell with a score of 76-55. Navy shot 47.3% from the field (26 of 55) and successfully made 10 out of 23 attempts from beyond the arc. The Midshipmen were efficient at the free throw line, converting 14 of 18 for a 77.8% success rate. On the glass, they totaled 38 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, and contributed 21 assists while forcing the opposition into 13 turnovers, resulting in 10 steals. Defensively, Navy restricted Bucknell to 34.0% shooting (18 of 53). Bucknell managed 13 assists and recorded 6 steals, finishing with 24 rebounds (5 offensive, 19 defensive) without any blocks. They shot 78.6% (11 of 14) from the free throw line and only converted 8 of 31 three-point attempts. Navy committed 16 personal fouls, while Bucknell incurred 20.
Austin Benigni was a standout player, scoring 23 points by shooting 8 of 17. He logged 37 minutes of play and pulled down 6 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 47.1% and providing 6 assists.
Navy comes into this game with a record of 11-5 this season. They average 12.1 turnovers and 15.6 personal fouls per game. The Midshipmen secure 36.8 rebounds per game and have recorded 239 assists, ranking 119th in Division 1 for assists. With a three-point shooting percentage of 33.9% (101 of 298) and a free throw percentage of 76.1%, Navy averages 73.3 points per game (272nd nationally), while shooting 45.4% from the field.
On defense, Navy forces 12.8 turnovers per game while drawing 20.2 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 30.3% from three-point territory, ranking 14th in college basketball for points allowed per game at 64.3. Their defensive shooting percentage is 40.8% (361 of 884) with an average of 30.8 rebounds surrendered each game. They rank 111th in Division 1 for assists allowed, with a total of 190 given up this season.
In their previous outing, the American Eagles encountered a tough loss, falling to Colgate 64-62. In this match, American conceded 35 total rebounds to Colgate (12 offensive). The Eagles shot 30.8% from three (4 of 13) and 14 of 23 at the free throw line (60.9%). Colgate finished the game shooting 45.1% from the field with 23 of 51 shots made. Meanwhile, American shot 48.1% from the field, going 25 of 52, and achieved a 52.9% success rate from three with 9 of 17. They made 3 free throws at a 50.0% rate. Colgate committed 12 fouls which led to just 6 free throw attempts for American. The Eagles gave up possession 10 times and made 4 steals, gathering 24 rebounds in total (18 defensive and 6 offensive).
Geoff Sprouse played a crucial role in the Eagles’ performance, hitting 5 of 8 shots for a stellar 62.5% field goal percentage, contributing 1 rebound and finishing with 14 points in 30 minutes of play, alongside 1 assist.
American holds a record of 9-7 this season. Offensively, the Eagles have a shooting percentage of 46.0% from the field, ranking 149th in Division 1. They have scored 1,242 total points this season (averaging 77.6 points per game) and collect 31.8 rebounds per game. The Eagles provide an assist 14.4 times per game (ranking 187th nationally) and turn the ball over 11.3 times on average. They commit 18.8 personal fouls per game and are converting 74.1% of their free throw attempts.
On the defensive end, American ranks 176th nationally in points allowed, yielding 73.1 per game. They force 14.1 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot at 45.6% from the field (293rd overall). The Eagles give up a shooting percentage of 33.4% on three-point attempts (106 of 317) and opponents are making 72.0% of their free throw attempts. American averages 12.8 assists and 35.8 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 143rd and 255th in Division 1, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Navy
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