Navy beats Quinnipiac 65-62 on buzzer beater

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Chris Harris scored 31 points and his half-court heave off the glass fell at the buzzer to give Navy a 65-62 win over Quinnipiac on Monday night.

Harris’ game-winner was the only field goal by the Midshipmen (3-4) in the final 10:30 of play as they were 5-for-19 from the field in the second half.

James Feldeine scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half to help the Bobcats (3-2) erase a 17-point deficit.

After a Harris 3-pointer put Navy ahead 41-24 with 18:19 to go, Quinnipiac used a pair of 7-0 runs to draw within 55-52 with 4:50 left. The Bobcats tied the game at 59 with 1:02 remaining.

Harris made two foul shots, then Feldeine hit a jumper to tie the game with 26 seconds remaining. O.J. Avworo made 1 of 2 free throws for Navy, then Justin Rutty hit 1 of 2 for Quinnipiac with 2.4 seconds left. Harris caught the pass at half court, dribbled and heaved it.