Friday, November 22
Davidson, N.C.
7 p.m.
Davidson College
4-0,0-0Atlantic 10
93
vs
66
VMI
4-3,0-0SoCon
1
2
F
VMI
30
36
66
Davidson
48
45
93
Photo by: TIM COWIE
Wildcats Roll by VMI 93-66
11/22/2024 10:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DAVIDSON — Bobby Durkin's hot-shooting first half and Reed Bailey's full stat line helped the Davidson Wildcats cruise to a 93-66 win over VMI Friday night in Belk Arena.
The Wildcats, now 4-0, had one of their top offensive nights so far, scoring the season-high 93, hitting a season-best 13 3-pointers and shooting 14-of-15 at the foul line. Davidson, tasked with finding shots against VMI's extended zone defense, assisted on 28 of its 33 baskets.
Bailey led the way with 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists, as one of four Wildcats to have at least five assists, while Durkin added 19 points, including 17 and a career-best five 3-pointers in the first half. Mike Loughnane chipped in 13 points and six assists, while Zach Laput provided 10 points and five assists. Connor Kochera finished with nine points and five assists.
The Wildcats got separation with a 19-4 run early in the first half and pushed their lead to 31-13 on Durkin's third 3-pointer at the 7:51 mark. Their first-half lead peaked at 20 points, 46-26, following two Bailey free throws with 1:36 left.
Davidson added to its advantage throughout the second 20 minutes, and Bailey scored nine straight points midway through. A trey by Roberts Blums with 1:43 left pushed the lead to 27 for the first time.
TJ Johnson led VMI (4-3) with 21 points.
Up Next
The Wildcats will play in the three-day Battle 4 Atlantis next week, beginning with a Nov. 27 contest against Arizona.
The Wildcats, now 4-0, had one of their top offensive nights so far, scoring the season-high 93, hitting a season-best 13 3-pointers and shooting 14-of-15 at the foul line. Davidson, tasked with finding shots against VMI's extended zone defense, assisted on 28 of its 33 baskets.
Bailey led the way with 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists, as one of four Wildcats to have at least five assists, while Durkin added 19 points, including 17 and a career-best five 3-pointers in the first half. Mike Loughnane chipped in 13 points and six assists, while Zach Laput provided 10 points and five assists. Connor Kochera finished with nine points and five assists.
The Wildcats got separation with a 19-4 run early in the first half and pushed their lead to 31-13 on Durkin's third 3-pointer at the 7:51 mark. Their first-half lead peaked at 20 points, 46-26, following two Bailey free throws with 1:36 left.
Davidson added to its advantage throughout the second 20 minutes, and Bailey scored nine straight points midway through. A trey by Roberts Blums with 1:43 left pushed the lead to 27 for the first time.
TJ Johnson led VMI (4-3) with 21 points.
Up Next
The Wildcats will play in the three-day Battle 4 Atlantis next week, beginning with a Nov. 27 contest against Arizona.
Team Stats
VMI
DC
FG%
.408
.500
3FG%
.286
.406
FT%
.714
.933
RB
31
34
TO
15
8
STL
3
12
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
23
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
5
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Players Mentioned
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