Arizona Tip-Off - Desert Division
McLaughlin's 21 lead Northern Arizona over VMI 78-69
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- — Trenton McLaughlin had 21 points in Northern Arizona's 78-69 win over VMI on Saturday in the Arizona Tip-Off.
McLaughlin added three steals for the Lumberjacks (2-3). Jayden Jackson scored 18 points while shooting 5 for 12 and 8 of 12 from the free throw line. Carson Basham was 6 of 10 shooting to finish with 13 points, while adding 10 rebounds.
The Keydets (1-4) were led by Tyran Cook, who posted 20 points. Koree Cotton added 13 points and six rebounds for VMI. Stephen Olowoniyi also had 12 points and six rebounds.
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Game Information
Desert Diamond Arena
7:00 PM, 18 November 2023
Glendale, AZ
Attendance: 1,211
- Referees:
- Rick Batsell
- Robert Lehigh
- Tommy Nunez
2023-24 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| UNC Greensboro | 12-6 | 3 | 21-11 |
| Chattanooga | 12-6 | 3 | 21-12 |
| Western Carolina | 11-7 | 4 | 22-10 |
| Wofford | 10-8 | 5 | 17-15 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 5 | 17-16 |
| East Tennessee State | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Mercer | 8-10 | 7 | 16-17 |
| The Citadel | 3-15 | 12 | 11-21 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 14 | 4-28 |
2023-24 Big Sky Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington | 15-3 | - | 21-11 |
| Montana | 12-6 | 3 | 24-12 |
| Northern Colorado | 12-6 | 3 | 19-14 |
| Weber State | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| Montana State | 9-9 | 6 | 17-18 |
| Portland State | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Northern Arizona | 7-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Idaho State | 7-11 | 8 | 14-20 |
| Idaho | 5-13 | 10 | 11-21 |
| Sacramento State | 4-14 | 11 | 10-24 |
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