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Jade Lane

Men's Basketball

Anderson Powers VUU to 21st Win

Box Score Virginia Union University's Ray Anderson scored a team-high 22 points as VUU raced to it's 21st win of the season by downing Lincoln University of Pennsylvania 83-64 on Saturday, February 11, in Lincoln University, Pa.

The win was the eighth straight for the Panthers, marking the team's longest win streak since the 2009-10 won eight straight games.  The 21 wins are also the most for a VUU men's team since the 2008-09 team won 21 games.

Anderson and teammate James Paige scored 11 points apiece in the first half as the Panthers raced out to a 45-24 halftime lead.

Virginia Union's John Mitchell led the Panthers in rebounding with eight boards.

VUU shot a blistering 59.4% from the field for the game, including hitting 14 of 23 in the second half.

The win raised Virginia Union's record to 21-5 overall and 13-1.  The Panthers and Virginia State University have identical 6-1 divisional records, but VUU holds the advantage with a 13-1 CIAA record compared to VSU's 12-2 CIAA record.

Virginia Union now returns home to Historic Barco-Stevens Hall when the face Elizabeth City State University in the regular-season home finale at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15.
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Players Mentioned

Ray Anderson

#3 Ray Anderson

G
6' 3"
Senior
John Mitchell

#20 John Mitchell

C
6' 9"
Senior
James Paige

#4 James Paige

F
6' 5"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Ray Anderson

#3 Ray Anderson

6' 3"
Senior
G
John Mitchell

#20 John Mitchell

6' 9"
Senior
C
James Paige

#4 James Paige

6' 5"
Junior
F