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 | 7-1 | - | 15-6 |
| Wofford | 6-2 | 1 | 14-7 |
| Furman | 5-3 | 2 | 14-7 |
| Mercer | 5-3 | 2 | 13-8 |
| UNC Greensboro | 4-4 | 3 | 8-13 |
| Samford | 3-5 | 4 | 10-11 |
| Chattanooga | 3-5 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Western Carolina | 3-5 | 4 | 7-12 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4 | 6-15 |
| VMI | 1-7 | 6 | 6-15 |
| Patriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 7-1 | - | 15-6 |
| American University | 6-2 | 1 | 13-8 |
| Colgate | 6-2 | 1 | 12-9 |
| Lehigh | 5-3 | 2 | 9-12 |
| Holy Cross | 3-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Boston University | 3-5 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Loyola Maryland | 3-5 | 4 | 7-14 |
| Bucknell | 3-5 | 4 | 6-15 |
| Army | 2-6 | 5 | 8-13 |
| Lafayette | 2-6 | 5 | 5-16 |
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