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The Boston Terriers men’s basketball team advanced to the Patriot League finals on Sunday with a dominating victory over the Navy Midshipmen, 73-72.
And it couldn’t have been closer than what happened at the end of the second half.
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Boston University Terriers guard Michael McNair (20) drives to the basket against Northwest Wildcats forward Arrinten Page (22) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on November 7, 2025. (David Banks/Imagn Images)
Chance Gladden #2 of the Boston University Terriers defended by Ben Eisendrath #5 of the Harvard Crimson during the 2025 College Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase game between Harvard Crimson and the Boston University Terriers on November 22, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Mr. 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 inbounding the ball on the other side of the court with about 8.4 seconds left.
Navy’s Austin Benigni received the pass and carried 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 to put the Terriers back on their feet. He dribbled down the court, went behind his back crossing midcourt and threw a prayer well beyond the 3-point line. He entered.
Navy Midshipmen mascot Bill the Goat in the booth during the Army-Navy basketball game Feb. 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 hope they can punch their ticket to the dance with a victory in the Patriot League championship. Navy, with a 26-7 record, could be on the outside looking in for the NCAA Tournament this season.
Gladden finished with 26 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field. He made three 3-pointers and had four assists to his name. 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 displayed 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 face Lehigh on Wednesday in the Patriot League championship.
