ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Interstat) — Navy used a dominant shooting performance to defeat Loyola Maryland 87-71 in a Patriot League men’s basketball game Saturday at Alumni Hall. The Midshipmen shot 65.5% from the floor, building a 44-36 halftime lead and maintaining control throughout the second half before an announced crowd of 2,417.

Aidan Kehoe led Navy with 23 points and seven rebounds. Emmett Adair scored a game-high 28 points for the Greyhounds. Navy improved to 17-6 overall, while Loyola Maryland fell to 8-15. The Midshipmen’s offensive rating of 132.3 on 66 possessions underscored their efficiency, as they committed only 11 turnovers.