The Navy men's basketball team makes a significant return to the postseason, marking its first appearance since the 1998 NCAA Tournament. The Midshipmen, who finished the season with an impressive 26-7 record and secured the Patriot League regular-season title with a 17-1 mark, are set to face Wake Forest in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). This marks Navy's second-ever NIT appearance, the first since 1962. The game against Wake Forest, the top seed in the Winston-Salem Region, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at 7 p.m. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Navy's standout player, Austin Benigni, who has been named to the NABC All-East District second team and is the Patriot League Player and Scholar-Athlete of the Year, will lead the charge against the Demon Deacons.
In football, Blake Horvath has been named a finalist for the prestigious AAU Sullivan Award, which honors the nation's top athlete based on athletic performance and character. Horvath is among nine finalists from various sports, highlighting his significant contributions both on and off the field.
The Navy wrestling team is poised for a competitive showing at the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. Five wrestlers, including three-time NCAA qualifier and 2025 All-American Danny Wask (174 pounds), along with first-time qualifiers Andrew Binni (125), Caedyn Ricciardi (141), Jonathan Ley (157), and Spencer Lanosga (285), will represent the Midshipmen. The championship runs from Thursday through Saturday, with live coverage available on ESPN platforms.
