Annapolis, md. (AP)-Austin Benigni scored 26 points, six in overtime, while the Navy beat the Holy Croix 83-77 Sunday.
Benigni pulled 7 out of 18 on the field, including 2 for 6 from the range of 3 points, and went 10 for 14 of the line for the aspirants from Midsine (11-18, 8-8 Patriot League). Jordan Pennick scored 23 points while pulling 9 for 17, including 3 for 7 beyond the arc. Mike Woods had 14 points and finished 7 out of 9 on the ground.
The Crusaders (13-16, 5-11) were led by Max Green, who finished with 20 points and nine rebounds. Deandre Williams added 20 points and four assists for Holy Cross. Caleb Kenney collected 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Benigni scored 10 points in the first half and the navy entered the break by dragging 37-36. The navy used a 9-0 race in the second half to erase a deficit at one point and take the lead at 49-41 with 15:49 to play in half-time before finishing the victory. Pennick scored 10 points in the second half.
The two teams will play on Wednesday. The Marine Visit American and Holy Cross takes place on the road to play Colgate.
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