Who’s playing
Navy midi
Current records: Navy 6-14, Army 11-8
How to watch
- When: Sunday January 26, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Or: Christl Arena – West Point, New York
- TV: CBS Sports Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Watch on Connected TV: CBS Sports App Roku And Fire TV
- Live stream: Cbssports.com Or fubotv (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
What to know
Navy and Army have been 5-5 against each other since January 2020, but not for long. The two will face off in a Patriot Battle at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at Christl Arena. The Midshipmen in the Midshipman will undoubtedly be hoping to end a seven-game losing streak on the road.
After struggling with four straight losses, Navy finally gave things back against Boston U. on Wednesday. They cruised past the Terriers with points to spare, taking the game 62-47.
Navy’s success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Austin Benigni led the charge posting 21 points with two steals. Benigni’s night made it three straight games in which he scored at least 22.4 points.
Meanwhile, Army had already won four in a row and they went ahead and made it five on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 76-71.
Army’s victory was a true team effort, with many players converting strong performances. Perhaps the best of them was Josh Scovens, who went 10 for 18 en route to 25 points. Ryan Curry was another key player, posting 24 points plus six rebounds.
Navy’s victory improved its record to 6-14. As for Army, they have performed well recently as they have won six of their last eight games, which has provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Navy didn’t quite finish Army in their previous matchup in February 2024 and fell 69-67. Can the Navy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll know soon enough.
History of the series
Army and Navy both have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- February 10, 2024 – Army 69 vs. Navy 67
- January 20, 2024 – Navy 57 vs. Army 53
- February 11, 2023 – Navy 70 vs. Army 53
- January 21, 2023 – Navy 77 vs. Army 71
- February 12, 2022 – Navy 52 vs. Army 49
- January 22, 2022 – Army 74 vs. Navy 73
- January 24, 2021 – Army 87 vs. Navy 78
- January 23, 2021 – Navy 69 vs. Army 62
- February 22, 2020 – Army 86 vs. Navy 75
- January 25, 2020 – Army 73 vs. Navy 66