ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Navy used a dominant first-half offensive performance to defeat NJIT 86-70 in a men’s nonconference basketball game Saturday at Alumni Hall. The Midshipmen built a 51-36 halftime lead behind a strong shooting performance and never looked back.

Aidan Kehoe led Navy with 21 points, while Austin Benigni added 20 points and four assists. Jeremy Clayville paced the Highlanders with 16 points. Navy shot 51% from the floor and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 24 of 33 attempts. NJIT struggled offensively, shooting just 37% from the field. Both teams are now 3-3 on the season.