MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — Navy defeated Memphis 28-17 on Thursday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, overcoming a pregame projection that heavily favored the Tigers. The Midshipmen relied on a powerful rushing attack, with fullback Alex Tecza rushing for 103 yards and two touchdowns. After a tight first half, Navy pulled away with a second-half touchdown from Tecza and a short scoring run by quarterback Blake Horvath. Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis passed for two touchdowns but the Tigers’ offense was held in check. The victory improves Navy’s record to 9-2, while Memphis falls to 8-4.