VMI Keydets @ American University Eagles
Motuzis keeps American on top for 69-64 win over VMI
WASHINGTON -- Larry Motuzis scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed seven rebounds as American led throughout the second half for a 69-64 win over VMI on Saturday afternoon.
Sa'eed Nelson added 21 points, five rebounds and four assists for the Eagles (2-3). Cheikh Diallo chipped in 10 points.
American held onto a slim lead throughout the second half as VMI got as close as 53-51 with 8:25 to play. Motuzis scored 10 points in the time remaining to help keep the Eagles on top for the win.
VMI surged early in the first half to take a 15-7 lead midway but a layup by Nelson and a 3-pointer by Jesse Little sparked a 17-7 run to finish the period and help boost the Eagles to a 35-29 advantage at the break.
Tyler Creammer had 16 points and 11 rebounds and Greg Parham added 12 points for the Keydets (2-3).
Game Information
Washington, DC
Referee:Garrick Shannon
Referee:Jermaine Rogers
Referee:Tony Crisp
2025-26 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 12-3 | - | 20-8 |
| Wofford | 10-5 | 2 | 18-10 |
| Mercer | 9-5 | 2.5 | 17-10 |
| Samford | 8-6 | 3.5 | 15-12 |
| Furman | 8-7 | 4 | 17-11 |
| UNC Greensboro | 8-7 | 4 | 12-16 |
| Western Carolina | 7-8 | 5 | 11-15 |
| The Citadel | 6-8 | 5.5 | 9-18 |
| Chattanooga | 4-10 | 7.5 | 10-17 |
| VMI | 1-14 | 11 | 6-22 |
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 14-1 | - | 22-6 |
| Colgate | 10-5 | 4 | 16-12 |
| American University | 8-7 | 6 | 15-13 |
| Boston University | 8-7 | 6 | 13-15 |
| Lehigh | 8-7 | 6 | 12-16 |
| Loyola Maryland | 7-8 | 7 | 11-17 |
| Lafayette | 6-9 | 8 | 9-19 |
| Army | 5-10 | 9 | 11-17 |
| Bucknell | 5-10 | 9 | 8-20 |
| Holy Cross | 4-11 | 10 | 9-19 |
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