Navy Midshipmen @ Bucknell Bison
Azzinaro lifts Bucknell past Navy 65-63
LEWISBURG, Pa. -- John Azzinaro scored 19 points and drilled three late 3-pointers, including the go-ahead 3 with 11 seconds left to lift Bucknell past Navy 65-63 Wednesday night.
Nana Foulland added 12 points with seven rebounds and Steven Kaspar dished out six assists for the Bison (8-10, 3-2 Patriot League). Azzinaro was 6 of 7 from the floor and 5 of 5 from the perimeter.
Worth Smith led Navy (7-10, 3-2) with 14 points and seven boards, Edward Alade added 12 points and Kendall Knorr chipped in 11.
Alade dunked to give the Midshipmen a 61-55 lead with 2:42 left. Azzinaro took over from there, nailing two 3-pointers to tie it with 1:17 remaining.
Azzinaro forced a tie-up for a jump ball and Bucknell had the possession arrow, setting him up for his go-ahead basket. Bucknell elected to foul to prevent Navy from tying it, and the teams exchanged late free throws.
Game Information
Lewisburg, PA
Referee:Jeff Bruno
Referee:Scott Young
Referee:Brandon Williams
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 17-1 | - | 26-8 |
| Colgate | 11-7 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Lehigh | 11-7 | 6 | 18-17 |
| Boston University | 10-8 | 7 | 17-17 |
| American University | 9-9 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 8-10 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Lafayette | 8-10 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Bucknell | 6-12 | 11 | 10-23 |
| Army | 5-13 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Holy Cross | 5-13 | 12 | 11-22 |
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