SAN ANTONIO — In a down-to-the-wire battle on the road, preseason Southern Conference Player of the Year
Rickey Bradley, Jr. turned in his second career double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds as VMI dropped a close 70-68 decision at UTSA on Saturday at the Convocation Center.
The Keydets (1-2) and Roadrunners (1-1) met for the first time on the hardwood in both programs' history. Bradley, Jr. was joined in double figures by senior
TJ Johnson (17) and freshman
Rokas Zilys (11).
VMI led 35-31 at halftime and by four with 1:48 left in regulation behind a 3-pointer from Johnson and a bucket by Bradley, Jr. However, back-to-back 3-pointers from Demari Williams and Preston Turner sparked an 8-0 run in the final minute and a half to secure the home victory for the Roadrunners.
Cleaning The Glass
For the game, the Keydets outrebounded UTSA, 47-30, behind sophomore big man
Alexander Daushvili's career-high 14 boards including four on the offensive glass. Bradley Jr.'s 10 was one shy of his career best.
Up Next
A two-game homestead at Cameron Hall is up next for the Keydets as they play host to NC Central (0-2) on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. and Mary Baldwin on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.
Don't Forget
Both contests will be part of the annual VMI Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Canned Food Drive. Fans can receive a $5 general admission ticket for every two cans of food dropped off at Cameron Hall prior to tipoff.
