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Virginia State lays 93-69 beatdown on Bowie State

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 Brandon King

From Trojan Sports Information Department: ETTRICK, VA (February 20, 2019)- The Virginia State University men’s basketball team captured a 93-69 victory over the Bulldogs of Bowie State University for the Trojans final regular season home game and Senior Night. THE BASICSMatchup| Virginia State vs. Bowie StateScore| 93 (VSU), 69 (BSU)Trojans Record| 23-4 overall, 15-1 CIAABulldogs Record| 16-11 overall, 12-4 CIAA GAME OVERVIEWDespite BSU securing the first basket of the contest, the Trojans went on an 8 point run 6 minutes into the first half. Landing consecutive shots, VSU extended their lead…

Virginia State defeats Chowan 87-81

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Brandon King

From Trojans Sports Information Department: MURFRESSBORO, N.C. (February 13, 2019)–The Virginia State University men’s basketball team (21-4, 13-1 CIAA, 6-1 Northern Division) claimed an 87-81 victory over the Hawks of Chowan University tonight at the Helms Center. Jahmere Howze finished with a double-double performance with a game-high 26 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Jackson posted a 23-point performance, to go with four rebounds, one assist and one steal. Cyonte Melvin finished the contest with contributing 13 points and six rebounds. The Trojans forced 15 Chowan turnovers in the contest. Virginia State led…

Virginia State dominant in 95-67 victory over Piedmont International

December 4, 2018 Brandon King

From govsutrojans.com: WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (December 3, 2018) – Virginia State University senior forward Jahmere Howze led the way for the Trojans securing 20 points and six rebounds tonight to lift the Trojans to a 95-67 victory over Piedmont International University. VSU improves to 5-3 on the year, while the Bruins fall to 4-7 overall. KEY STATS – VSU shot 56.7 percent from the field; Piedmont International shot 29.6 percent – Virginia hit 11 triples (47.8 percent); PIU knocked down eight threes on 34.8 percent shooting – The Trojans were 8-for-13 at the free throw…