bradley vs. nc central
Randall K. Wolf
51
N.C. Central NCCU 0-3,0-0 MEAC
65
Winner VMI VMI 2-2,0-0 SoCon
N.C. Central NCCU
0-3,0-0 MEAC
51
Final
65
VMI VMI
2-2,0-0 SoCon
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
N.C. Central NCCU 22 29 51
VMI VMI 32 33 65

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

VMI pulls away from North Carolina Central, 65-51

LEXINGTON, Va. – Using a strong first-half performance and balanced scoring attack, the VMI men's basketball team pulled away from North Carolina Central to secure a 65-51 victory on Wednesday night at Cameron Hall.
 
The Keydets (2-2) took control early, building a 32-22 halftime advantage and maintaining the lead throughout the contest. VMI held the Eagles (0-3) to 39.3 percent shooting from the field and just 6.7 percent (1-of-15) from 3-point range.
 
VMI's offense was led by senior TJ Johnson, who finished with a game-high 18 points including four 3-pointers. Sophomore Trap Johnson added 12 points, while sophomore Alexander Daushvili contributed 11 points.
 
Senior Rickey Bradley, Jr. and sophomore Paulius Narvilas each chipped in 10. Bradley also dished out five assists. He and TJ Johnson are both currently on a four-game double-digit scoring streak.
 
The Keydets established their advantage early, leading by as many as 15 points in the second half. NCCU made a push after halftime, scoring 29 points in the final 20 minutes, but VMI answered with 33 points to maintain control.

VMI finished 22-of-58 (37.9 percent) from the field and connected on 10 three-pointers. The Keydets also held a commanding advantage on the scoreboard for nearly the entire contest, leading for 38:54 of regulation.
 
Battle Of The Boards
For the second-straight game, VMI won the battle of the boards, 42-33 (+9). The Keydets currently rank No. 19 nationally in offensive rebounds per game (17.0), 29th in rebounds per game (46.3) and 60th in rebounding margin (+11.3). Trap Johnson, a transfer from UCSD, grabbed a career-and game-high eight rebounds against the Eagles.
 
Up Next
The Keydets return to action with a home matchup slated against Mary Baldwin (1-2) on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Cameron Hall. Fans can receive a $5 general admission ticket for every two cans of food dropped off at Cameron Hall prior to tipoff in support of the annual VMI Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Canned Food Drive.
 
 

 
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