ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Navy edged Boston University 82-77 in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Wednesday at Alumni Hall. The Midshipmen improved to 9-5 overall, while the Terriers fell to 5-9.

Navy led 35-30 at halftime, and both teams scored 47 points in the second half as the Midshipmen maintained their advantage. The game drew an attendance of 1,213.

Austin Benigni led Navy with a strong performance. The teams will meet again in Boston on Jan. 28.