ncaab Game Recap
VMI vs The Citadel Final: 75-71 - Recap
VMI got a 25-point performance from Bubba Parham as they ran past The Citadel 75-71 on Saturday at McAlister Field House.
Bettors who backed VMI were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.5 at sportsbooks.
VMI got 11 points from Myles Lewis and another 9 points from Jordan Ratliffe. Bubba Parham contributed 3 assists, while Garrett Gilkeson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
The Citadel got 23 points from Zane Najdawi in a losing cause and another 20 points from Matt Frierson. Frankie Johnson contributed 4 assists for them, while Zane Najdawi had 14 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed VMI were victorious, as the score was 44-40 at the break.
The Citadel had a 45-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
VMI heads into a battle against Furman. The Citadel, meanwhile, will have their next action against East Tennessee State.