Virginia Union University's
Tahj Harding scored 24 points, but Elizabeth City State University defeated the Panthers 77-73 on Wednesday, January 31, at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.
VUU's
Travis Vaughn scored 12 points while
Joshua Caine added 10 points in the game. Harding and Caine had seven rebounds apiece to lead the Panthers on the boards.
"The three keys to the game were to win the war on the boards, take care of the basketball, and shoot 70 percent from the foul line," said VUU Head Men's Basketball Coach
Jay Butler. "We struggled in all three phases today. I thought the guys fought to the end but we just didn't defend at a high level like we did the last couple of games."
Virginia Union now travels to face Lincoln University of Pennsylvania at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, in Lincoln University, Pa.