George Washington Routs Navy 91-39 in Opener
George Washington led wire to wire in its men's basketball season opener against Navy on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
George Washington defeated Navy 91-39 in its men's college basketball season opener. The Revolutionaries never trailed, leading 44-24 at halftime and closing the game on a 15-0 run.
Why it matters
The lopsided opening result sets an early marker for George Washington's season and signals depth from its bench. For Washington-area fans, it is the first look at how the team performs at home this year.
Felix Kossaras scored 14 points off the bench, shooting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Ryder Frost added 14 points and went 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. The box score does not yet show how George Washington's bench production will hold up across a full season against stronger opponents.
The players
George Washington University
George Washington University is a private research university in Washington, D.C., whose men's basketball team competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland, whose athletic teams compete in the Patriot League.
The details
George Washington took the lead with 19:48 remaining in the first half and never trailed. Promis N'Landu scored 14 points on 6 of 7 shooting, while David Burnett led Navy with 11 points and seven rebounds.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: George Washington defeats Navy 91-39 in its season opener.
Saturday: George Washington hosts Hampton at home.
Thursday: Navy hosts Delaware State.
Season Trajectory
A 52-point season-opening win over a Patriot League opponent gives George Washington an early positive marker in its non-conference slate. Its standing in the Atlantic 10 will depend on how it performs once conference play begins.
The result puts George Washington at the front of its early-season standings and gives fantasy managers a clear read on Kossaras and Frost's early roles. Fans planning to attend Saturday's home game against Hampton can expect a similar bench-driven matchup.
The takeaway
Early blowouts can reveal bench depth quickly, and George Washington's opener showed production beyond its starters. Watching whether that depth holds against tougher conference opponents will be the next test.
What happens next
George Washington hosts Hampton on Saturday, and Navy hosts Delaware State on Thursday.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS Sports.
