ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Navy dominated Army from the start for an 84-56 victory in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Saturday at Alumni Hall.

The Midshipmen built a 46-34 halftime lead and cruised before an announced crowd of 4,731. Austin Benigni led Navy with 19 points and six assists. Aidan Kehoe added 13 points and 11 rebounds.

Ryan Curry scored 15 points for the Black Knights, who shot poorly throughout. Jaxson Bell added 14 points for Army.

The win improved Navy to 15-6 overall. Army fell to 8-13. The teams meet again on Feb. 21 at West Point.