WORCESTER, Mass. (Interstat) — Navy built a large first-half lead and withstood a second-half push to defeat Holy Cross 65-58 in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Saturday at Hart Recreation Center.

The Midshipmen led 28-21 at halftime before both teams scored 37 points after intermission. Aidan Kehoe led Navy with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Austin Benigni scored a game-high 23 points. Tyler Boston paced Holy Cross with 16 points.

Navy improved to 10-5 overall. Holy Cross fell to 6-9. Attendance was 1,391.