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
- Referees:
- Garrick Shannon
- Jermaine Rogers
- Tony Crisp
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 Patriot League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Colgate | 16-2 | - | 25-10 |
American University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-16 |
Boston University | 10-8 | 6 | 16-17 |
Bucknell | 10-8 | 6 | 14-19 |
Lafayette | 10-8 | 6 | 11-21 |
Lehigh | 9-9 | 7 | 14-18 |
Navy | 8-10 | 8 | 13-18 |
Army | 6-12 | 10 | 10-22 |
Holy Cross | 6-12 | 10 | 10-23 |
Loyola Maryland | 5-13 | 11 | 7-25 |