Boston’s buzzer-beater keeps tournament hopes alive
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The Boston Terriers men’s basketball team defeated the Navy Midshipmen 73-72 on Sunday to advance to the Patriot League finals.
And nothing could 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/Imagn Images)
Chance Gladden #2 of the Boston University Terriers is defended by Ben Eisendrath #5 of the Harvard Crimson during the 2025 college Basketball Hall of Fame Exhibition game between the Harvard Crimson and Boston University Terriers on November 22, 2025 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Icon Sportswire via M. Anthony Nesmith/Getty Images)
The Terriers entered the game as the 4th 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 on Navy’s possession from the other side of the court with about 8.4 seconds left in the game.
Navy’s Austin Benigni received the pass and took the ball from end to end for the go-ahead layup.
Boston’s Chance Gladden took the ball quickly in a last-ditch effort to try to get the Terriers back on their feet. He dribbled down the court, got behind him as he crossed the middle of the court, and prayed from well beyond the three-point line. He came in.
The Navy Midshipmen’s mascot is Bill the goat in the stands during the Army/Navy basketball game at Christl Arena in West Point, New York on February 21, 2026. (Icon Sportswire via David Hahn/Getty Images)
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The Terriers improved to 17-16 on the season and are still hoping they can punch their ticket to the dance with a win in the Patriot League Championship. With a 26-7 record, Navy may be on the outside looking in to the NCAA Tournament this season.
Gladden finished the game with 26 points on 8/12 shooting. He made three three-pointers and had four assists. Michael McNair added 22 points.
Navy’s Aidan Kehoe had 26 points, 12 rebounds and 5 steals in the loss. Benigni added 17 points.
Detailed view of the Patriot League conference logo displayed on the floor before a college basketball game between the American Eagles and Navy Midshipmen at Bender Arena on January 12, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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Boston will face Lehigh in the Patriot League Championship on Wednesday.
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