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The Boston Terriers men’s basketball team advanced to the Patriot League finals Sunday with a nail-biting victory over the Navy Midshipmen, 73-72.
And it could not have come closer than what took place at the end of the second half.
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Boston University Terriers guard Michael McNair (20) drives to the basket against Northwestern Wildcats forward Arrinten Page (22) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Nov. 7, 2025. (David Banks/Imagn Images)
Chance Gladden #2 of the Boston University Terriers is defended by Ben Eisendrath #5 of the Harvard Crimson during the 2025 College Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase game between the Harvard Crimson and the Boston University Terriers on November 22, 2025 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Terriers entered the game as the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament. The Midshipmen had the best record in the conference and were the No. 1 seed. The game was tied at 70 apiece with Navy coming in with the ball from the other side of the court with about 8.4 seconds left in the game.
Navy’s Austin Benigni received the pass and took the ball coast-to-coast for the go-ahead layup.
Boston’s Chance Gladden received the ball quickly in a last ditch effort to try and bring the Terriers back. He dribbled up the court, got behind his back as he crossed midcourt and threw up a prayer from well above the 3-point line. It went in.
Navy Midshipmen’s mascot, Bill the goat in the booth during the Army/Navy basketball game on February 21, 2026 at Christl Arena in West Point, New York. (David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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The Terriers improved to 17-16 on the season and still have hope they could punch their ticket to the dance with a win in the Patriot League Championship. Navy, with a 26-7 record, could be on the outside looking in to the NCAA Tournament this season.
Gladden finished with 26 points on 8-of-12 from the field. He made three 3-pointers and had four assists. Michael McNair added 22 points.
Navy’s Aidan Kehoe had 26 points, 12 rebounds and five steals in the loss. Benigni added 17 points.
A detailed view of the Patriot League conference logo shown on the floor before a college basketball game between the American Eagles and the Navy Midshipmen at Bender Arena on January 12, 2026 in Washington, DC (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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Boston will play Lehigh in the Patriot League Championship on Wednesday.
