VMI Keydets vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
TNTC | 38 | 34 | 72 |
VMI | 31 | 40 | 71 |
Jaylon Johnson makes go-ahead layup as Tennessee Tech defeats VMI 72-71
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- — Rodney Johnson Jr. scored 13 points and Jaylon Johnson made a game-winning layup in the closing seconds as Tennessee Tech beat VMI 72-71 on Friday night.
Jaylon Johnson also scored 13 points for the Golden Eagles (3-1). Daniel Egbuniwe shot 5 for 8, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Augustinas Kiudulas led the Keydets (3-1) in scoring, finishing with 21 points, 12 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. TJ Johnson added 10 points and two steals for VMI.
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Game Information
White Sulphur Springs, WV
Referee:Austin Jones
Referee:Jesse Joseph
Referee:Nate Gamet
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 11-3 | - | 19-6 |
| Tennessee State | 10-4 | 1 | 16-8 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 10-4 | 1 | 15-10 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 9-5 | 2 | 16-9 |
| Lindenwood | 9-5 | 2 | 15-10 |
| Morehead State | 9-5 | 2 | 13-12 |
| Eastern Illinois | 6-8 | 5 | 10-15 |
| Little Rock | 6-8 | 5 | 9-16 |
| Tennessee Tech | 5-9 | 6 | 10-15 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-12 | 9 | 5-19 |
| Western Illinois | 0-14 | 11 | 4-21 |
| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 10-2 | - | 18-7 |
| Wofford | 9-3 | 1 | 17-8 |
| Furman | 7-5 | 3 | 16-9 |
| Mercer | 7-5 | 3 | 15-10 |
| Samford | 6-6 | 4 | 13-12 |
| UNC Greensboro | 6-6 | 4 | 10-15 |
| The Citadel | 6-6 | 4 | 9-16 |
| Chattanooga | 4-8 | 6 | 10-15 |
| Western Carolina | 4-8 | 6 | 8-15 |
| VMI | 1-11 | 9 | 6-19 |
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