Northern Arizona Lumberjacks vs VMI Keydets
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
Glendale, AZ
Referee:Rick Batsell
Referee:Robert Lehigh
Referee:Tommy Nunez
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| Southern Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 13-5 | - | 23-11 |
| Mercer | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Wofford | 11-7 | 2 | 19-13 |
| Samford | 11-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
| Furman | 10-8 | 3 | 22-13 |
| Western Carolina | 10-8 | 3 | 15-16 |
| UNC Greensboro | 9-9 | 4 | 15-19 |
| Chattanooga | 7-11 | 6 | 13-19 |
| The Citadel | 7-11 | 6 | 11-22 |
| VMI | 1-17 | 12 | 6-26 |
| Big Sky Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State | 13-5 | - | 20-11 |
| Montana State | 12-6 | 1 | 18-14 |
| Eastern Washington | 11-7 | 2 | 14-19 |
| Northern Colorado | 10-8 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Montana | 10-8 | 3 | 18-16 |
| Weber State | 10-8 | 3 | 16-16 |
| Idaho | 9-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
| Sacramento State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-21 |
| Idaho State | 5-13 | 8 | 13-20 |
| Northern Arizona | 4-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
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