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44
Bowie State BSU-M 5-16 (3-6 CIAA)
83
Winner Virginia Union VUU-M 17-3 (6-3 CIAA)
Bowie State BSU-M
5-16 (3-6 CIAA)
44
Final
83
Virginia Union VUU-M
17-3 (6-3 CIAA)
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Bowie State BSU-M 24 20 44
Virginia Union VUU-M 40 43 83

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball Dominates Bowie State 83-44

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Union University men's basketball team turned in a dominant defensive performance on Saturday afternoon, defeating Bowie State University 83–44 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) action at Barco-Stevens Hall.

Virginia Union controlled the game from the opening tip, using suffocating defense and balanced scoring to build a 40–24 halftime lead before pulling away in the second half. The Panthers held Bowie State under 30 percent shooting for the game and consistently converted defensive stops into scoring opportunities.

LEADING SCORERS & STATISTICAL LEADERS (VUU):
  • Bobby Gardner led the Panthers with 14 points, shooting 6-of-12 from the field, including two three-pointers, while adding three rebounds and a steal.
  • Nemo Johnson contributed 11 points on an efficient 4-of-5 shooting effort and pulled down six rebounds.
  • Tahj Harding scored nine points, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc.
  • Travis Vaughn added eight points, along with three rebounds and an assist.
  • Elijah Scranton finished with eight points and seven rebounds off the bench.
  • Noah Richardson-Keyes chipped in seven points and provided strong perimeter defense.
Additional contributors included Jeremiah Morris (six points, seven rebounds), Jamari Garnett (five points), and Tyler Bell (four points), as the Panthers showcased depth and unselfish play throughout the contest.

HEAD COACH JAY BUTLER ON THE WIN:
"After the loss to Bluefield State, I challenged the guys to come out and do what we do defensively," said VUU Head Men's Basketball Coach Jay Butler. "Defending is our #1 thing. The guys took pride in getting stops early today, and it was just a total team effort. I was so excited to getting back to Barco after being on the road for six straight games, and I think the guys were excited about playing at home. But when we play defense, we're pretty hard to beat."

NEXT UP:
Virginia Union will continue its homestand on Thursday, January 29, when the Panthers host Elizabeth City State University at Barco-Stevens Hall in Richmond, Va.
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