Navy men’s basketball will try to complete a surprising run through the Patriot League Tournament when it takes on American on Wednesday.

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When Patriot League play opened up two months ago, American started off their conference record with a loss against Navy.

Patriot League men’s basketball tournament tips off on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET when No. 7 Lafayette hosts No. 10 Holy Cross. The bottom four seeds will square off in the first round, with the winners joining the remaining six teams in the quarterfinals.

The American Eagles and the Navy Midshipmen play for the Patriot League Championship. Wednesday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

Navy men’s basketball is a win away from making the NCAA Tournament after stunning No. 1 seed Bucknell in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals.

Austin Benigni had 24 points and seven assists in fifth-seeded Navy’s 83-77 upset over top-seeded Bucknell on Sunday in a Patriot League semifinal in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. Navy (15-18)

Bucknell Upset by Navy in Patriot League Semifinals, 83-77