Weekend Win Scores Navy a Shot at Armed Forces Bowl

A win this weekend for the Navy has secured the team a spot in the upcoming Armed Forces Bowl, scheduled for Fort Worth, TX in December.

The midshipmen's 42-14 victory over South Alabama on Saturday qualified the team to play in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas against a projected opponent from the Mountain West.

The last time the team played in Texas was in 2009, when mids trounced Missouri with a 35-13 win.

Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk said the team was looking forward to the bowl match, according to NavySports.

"We are excited about the opportunity to travel to Fort Worth and play in a first-class bowl game," said Gladchuk. "The city of Fort Worth, the stadium, the hospitality from the community and the bowl administration present as fine a postseason experience as we could possibly enjoy."

Tickets for the bowl game are still ons ale, and start at $30. Tickets can be obtained by calling 1-800-US4-NAVY or by visiting the Ricketts Hall Ticket Office.