VMI holds off Chattanooga 68-65 in Big South finale
LEXINGTON, Va. -- Bubba Parham scored 16 points, Austin Vereen got a key steal leading to critical free throws for Garrett Gilkeson with 6.9 seconds left and VMI defeated Chattanooga 68-65 on Sunday.
The game that determined the No. 9 and No. 10 seeds for the Southern Conference Tournament that begins on Friday in Asheville, North Carolina, was decided when Makinde London's 3-pointer went off the rim as time expired.
London had a dunk and 3-pointer 20 seconds apart to end an 8-0 run that pulled the Mocs within 66-65 with 1:24 to play. VMI missed two shots but grabbed two offensive rebounds on the ensuing possession before a turnover by Vereen and a steal by London. However, Vereen immediately stole the ball back before Gilkeson was fouled.
Fred Iruafemi had 12 points and Vereen 11 for the Keydets (9-20, 4-14).
London and Nat Dixon had 16 points apiece for the Mocs (9-22, 3-15), who were down 17 with 17:52 to play.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brent Hampton
- Doug Sirmons
- Evan Berg
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 5-1 | - | 15-4 |
| UNC Greensboro | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-2 | 0.5 | 12-8 |
| Wofford | 5-2 | 0.5 | 11-9 |
| Chattanooga | 4-2 | 1 | 12-7 |
| Furman | 3-4 | 2.5 | 15-5 |
| Mercer | 3-4 | 2.5 | 10-10 |
| VMI | 3-4 | 2.5 | 9-11 |
| Western Carolina | 1-6 | 4.5 | 5-13 |
| The Citadel | 0-7 | 5.5 | 5-13 |
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