Bucknell women fall 66-43 at Navy after scoring just two first-quarter points

Navy set the tone early and never looked back, beating Bucknell 66-43 in Annapolis on Feb. 11, 2026. The Midshipmen opened on a 20-0 run and led throughout, outscoring Bucknell 20-2 in the first quarter and closing the game with a balanced attack that produced quarter totals of 20-12-17-17 for Navy versus 2-9-17-15 for Bucknell.

Offense was a struggle for Bucknell from the outset. The Bison finished 17-for-55 from the field (30.9%) and committed 20 turnovers, problems that prevented any sustained comeback. One early play captured how Navy punched through the defense: “09:36, 0, Navy, 2 (+2), GOOD LAYUP by DEMOS,MORGAN(in the paint), Navy 0-2 (+2), GOOD,” a play-by-play entry that appears in Navy’s game details.

Box-score detail on the publicly available pages shows the final lines and officials for the game; the ESPN game header lists the site as Annapolis, MD and the referees as Bruce Morris, Doug Knight and Jeffrey Smith. The play-by-play and game analysis entries on the conference site are indicated as available under the label “Navy 66 (17-6,11-1 Patriot) vs Bucknell 43 (9-15,5-8 Patriot) · Box Score · Game Details · Play By Play · Play Analysis · Footer.”

The loss leaves Bucknell with a 9-15 overall record and 5-8 in Patriot League play as shown on conference listings. Navy’s record is listed as 17-6 overall, but sources differ on the league record; the Patriot League entry shows Navy as 11-1 in conference while an ESPN standings block displays a 12-1 conference number alongside the same 17-6 overall mark. That discrepancy suggests the conference site should be consulted to confirm Navy’s official Patriot League record.

For Union County, the result is a tangible setback. Bucknell’s offensive slide and turnover issues have real implications for seeding and postseason prospects in the Patriot League, where every conference win affects March positioning. Local fans and stakeholders who follow the Bison will want the full box score and play-by-play to see which lineups produced stops and whether the second-half improvement signals anything sustainable. The Patriot League listing indicates full box score, play-by-play and analysis are available there for readers seeking complete stat lines and moment-by-moment context.

Bucknell now faces an uphill stretch in league play; correcting the turnover rate and finding higher-percentage looks will be essential if the Bison are to climb from 5-8 in conference play. Union County supporters should watch the remaining Patriot League schedule to see whether Bucknell can rebound and protect home court down the stretch.