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American University beat Navy on Wednesday night to claim the Patriot League tournament championship and return to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2014.

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

BOTTOM LINE: Bucknell plays in the Patriot League Tournament against Navy. The Bison have gone 14-5 against Patriot League teams, with a 4-9 record in non-conference play. Bucknell has a 9-7 record in games decided by 10 points or more.

Watch the No. 1 seed Bucknell Bison (18-14, 13-5 Patriot League) head into the Patriot League Tournament against the No. 5 seed Navy Midshipmen (14-18, 10-8 Patriot League) on Sunday at Sojka

Austin Benigni had 24 points in fifth-seeded Navy's 83-77 upset over top-seeded Bucknell on Sunday in the Patriot League Tournament.

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)