Philadelphia ? More than a few brooms popped up in the section where the Brigade of Midshipmen stood for the 107th Army-Navy game here Saturday. They were to signify Navy’s attempt at a four-year sweep of the Black Knights and Air Force.

Navy’s defense made good in a 26-14 victory before 69,943 in Lincoln Financial Field. The defense accounted for nine points in the fourth quarter to clinch the victory, the fifth in a row for Navy (9-3) over Army (3-9).

It also gave the seniors an 8-0 mark against the other service academies. Senior defensive back Keenan Little had a 40-yard interception return for a touchdown Saturday; his other touchdown this season came on a 37-yard fumble return against Air Force. He is believed to be the first Navy player to score a defensive touchdown against both the Falcons and Black Knights in the same season.

“Going 8-0 against the other academies is something no one else has done” at Navy, Little said. “It’s something you can always look back to. Anytime we see one another in the future, it’s something we’re always going to remember.”