Navy’s Benigni Shines: All-League Academic Honors & Stellar Stats!
Navy's Austin Benigni has been named to the Patriot League All-Academic Team for men's basketball, meeting the criteria of at least a 3.20 cumulative GPA and being a key contributor to the team. Benigni, a computer science major, achieved a 3.42 GPA and received academic honors from the USNA. On the court, he earned second-team all-league accolades and ranked second in scoring and fourth in assists during the league campaign. He notably scored in double figures in all 18 games of a league season, a first for a Mid since 2014, and achieved several other impressive milestones.
By the Numbers- Benigni's GPA: 3.42
- League ranking: 2nd in scoring (18.4 ppg) and 4th in assists (3.9 apg)
- 20-point mark: Surpassed in seven games, six against league opponents
- Free throws: 167 made this season, connecting on nearly 85% of attempts
- Navy, the No. 7 seed in the league tournament, plays at No. 2 seed Boston U. Thursday night in a quarterfinal round game
Austin Benigni's outstanding performance on and off the court has earned him a well-deserved spot on the Patriot League All-Academic Team, showcasing his exceptional academic and athletic capabilities.
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