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VMI Uses First-Half Shooting Surge to Defeat Mary Baldwin, 71-53
By Piper Rampage
VMI built a 20-point halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half, defeating Mary Baldwin 71-53 at Cameron Hall in Lexington, Virginia. The Keydets improved to 3-2, while Mary Baldwin fell to 1-3.
Trap Johnson led VMI with 16 points, shooting 6-of-9 from the field and making three three-pointers. He also contributed five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Rickey Bradley Jr. added nine points and a game-high nine assists, while T.J. Johnson finished with eight points, five rebounds and eight assists.
Nate Sutherland led Mary Baldwin with 13 points, and D.J. Via added 11.
The Keydets established their advantage in the opening half, making eight three-pointers on the way to a 38-18 halftime lead. VMI’s 20-point cushion reflected the difference between the teams before the break and gave the hosts a substantial advantage heading into the second half.
VMI continued to extend the margin after halftime. The Keydets reached their largest lead at 57-27 with 11:21 remaining, putting the game 30 points out of reach for Mary Baldwin.
Mary Baldwin responded with a 10-0 run, trimming the deficit after VMI had established its largest advantage. The rally reduced the margin but did not change the outcome, as the Keydets maintained control through the remainder of the game.
VMI’s first-half perimeter shooting provided the foundation for the victory. Eight three-pointers before halftime helped the Keydets create separation, while Bradley Jr. and T.J. Johnson each contributed eight or more assists to the team’s offensive effort.
The contest drew an attendance of 1,321 at Cameron Hall. VMI finished with an 18-point victory, moving to 3-2 and handing Mary Baldwin its third loss of the season.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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