Jordan Pennick led the Navy Midshipmen to an 81-76 victory over the Pennsylvania Quakers on Wednesday night, scoring 29 points in the game. Pennick shot 8 of 17 from the field and hit 5 of his 9 three-point attempts, along with going 8 for 13 from the free-throw line.
David Burnett contributed 17 points and nine rebounds for Navy (3-1), while Cam Cole added 11 points, making 3 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. The Midshipmen took a narrow lead into halftime with a score of 36-34, bolstered by Burnett’s 12 points in that half. Pennick’s scoring surge in the second half included 22 points, helping Navy maintain their advantage.
T.J. Power was the standout for the Quakers (1-2), finishing with 26 points, eight rebounds, and four steals. Sir Mohammed added 21 points, four assists, and three steals, while Michael Zanoni contributed 13 points to the effort.
Both teams are set to return to the court on Saturday. Navy will host Hampton, and Pennsylvania will travel to face Saint Joseph’s (Pa.).
