Virginia Union University improved to 2–1 on the season with a strong 69–50 road win over Shepherd University on Saturday afternoon at the Butcher Athletic Center. The Panthers controlled the game from start to finish, using a relentless defensive effort and a balanced offensive attack to secure their second straight victory.

VUU established its identity early, holding the Rams to just 12 first-quarter points and disrupting Shepherd's rhythm all afternoon. The Panthers forced 21 turnovers, converted those into 26 points, and limited the Rams to 32.7% shooting from the floor. Union's dominance on the boards — a 47–34 advantage, including 16 offensive rebounds — provided consistent second-chance scoring opportunities.

Offensively, the Panthers were led by a standout effort from Bruni Martinez, who delivered a powerful 25-point, 13-rebound double-double while shooting 10-of-20 from the field. De'aisjah Somerville added 11 points and 8 rebounds, and Maya Robinson contributed 13 points along with a game-high 8 assists. In total, nine different Panthers scored, reflecting the balanced and efficient offensive execution that fueled the win.

Virginia Union used a 22-point third quarter to maintain control before slamming the door with a dominant 20–4 fourth quarter run, holding Shepherd without a field goal for much of the final frame.

Head Coach Alico Dunk praised his team's complete performance:

"We played well defensively and rebounded the ball. That was an emphasis going into the game. Offensively we shared the basketball and had balanced scoring. It was a great team win."

Shepherd was paced by Kara Wehner, who finished with 18 points, but the Rams struggled to overcome VUU's pressure and interior strength.

Next Game
Virginia Union returns home for its next match up on Wednesday, November 26, when the Panthers host the University of the District of Columbia at 5:30 p.m. inside Barco-Stevens Hall.