Navy's Last-Second Shot Secures 71-70 Comeback Over Lafayette
Donovan Draper’s clutch jumper capped a dramatic rally as Navy overcame a five-point deficit in the final minute to win their second Patriot League game.
- Donovan Draper hit a game-winning 16-foot jumper with five seconds left, finishing with 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals for Navy.
- Navy scored six unanswered points in the final 1:04 to erase a five-point deficit and secure the victory at Alumni Hall.
- Aidan Kehoe contributed a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, including key free throws in the final seconds to keep Navy within striking distance.
- Lafayette’s Caleb Williams led his team with 16 points, while Justin Vander Baan added 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 blocks but committed critical errors in the final minute.
- The win marked Navy's first victory on a last-second shot since 2019, improving their record to 5-10 overall and 2-0 in Patriot League play.