2026 Patriot League Men’s Basketball Championship Semifinal Round

Semifinal Matchups

No. 4 Boston University at No. 1 Navy (March 8, 2 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network)

Navy, on a 14-game win streak, hosts Boston University. Navy swept the season series against BU. Key players for Navy include Austin Benigni (18.0 ppg) and Aidan Kehoe (15.1 ppg, 10.8 rpg). Boston University is led by Michael McNair (16.9 ppg), Ben Defty (14.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg), and Chance Gladden (14.1 ppg, 4.7 apg).

No. 3 Colgate at No. 2 Lehigh (March 8, Noon ET, CBS Sports Network)

Colgate faces Lehigh, who swept their season series. Lehigh won both games by narrow margins. Colgate leads the overall series 65-45. Key players for Lehigh include Nasir Whitlock (leading scorer). Jalen Cox (leading scorer) and Andrew Alekseyenko are key players for Colgate.

Historical Context

These semifinal matchups promise exciting basketball as teams vie for a spot in the Patriot League Championship Game. Navy's dominance at home and Lehigh's close victories against Colgate set the stage for competitive games.

Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Alumni Hall, Annapolis, MD.

Stabler Arena, Bethlehem, PA.

CBS Sports Network.

The Patriot League Men’s Basketball Championship semifinals feature compelling matchups with teams battling for a championship berth. Key takeaways include Navy's strong home record and win streak, Lehigh's narrow victories over Colgate, and the balanced scoring of Boston University. Keep an eye on key players like Austin Benigni, Aidan Kehoe, Michael McNair, and Nasir Whitlock.

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