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The Boston Terriers men’s basketball team advanced to the Patriot League finals on Sunday with a thrilling 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 Northwestern Wildcats forward Arrinten Page (22) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Nov. 7, 2025. (David Banks/Image 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 Exhibition 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 came into the game as the fourth seed in the conference tournament. The Midshipmen had the best record in the conference and were first place. The game was tied at 70 apiece with Navy getting the ball in from the other side of the court with approximately 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 to get the Terriers back on their feet. He dribbled down the court, went behind his back as he crossed midcourt and launched a prayer from well beyond the 3-point line. He entered.
Navy Midshipmen mascot Bill the Goat in the stand 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 have hopes of punching their ticket to the dance with a victory in the Patriot League Championship. Navy, with a 26-7 record, may be on the outside heading into the NCAA Tournament this season.
Gladden finished with 26 points on 8 of 12 shooting from the field. He scored three triples 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 play Lehigh in the Patriot League Championship on Wednesday.
