Dillard Balance Scoring and Solid Defense Secure Victory Over Virgin Islands
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dillard (LA)
12-15
|
32 | 34 | 66 |
|
Virgin Islands
8-15
|
21 | 40 | 61 |
Team Stats
Virgin Islands
| Game Statistics | Dillard (LA) | Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (24-58) | (24-54) |
| Field Goal % | 41.4% | 44.4% |
| Rebounds | 40 | 29 |
| Assists | 9 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 13 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 14 | 11 |
| Pts in the Paint | 30 | 36 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 5 | 10 |
| Bench Pts | 20 | 0 |
Tuscaloosa, AL - In a thrilling matchup between Dillard University and the University of the Virgin Islands on February 28, 2024, Dillard came out on top with a final score of 66-61.
Dillard started off strong, outscoring Virgin Islands 32-21 in the first half. However, Virgin Islands fought back in the second half, scoring 40 points compared to Dillard's 34. Despite their efforts, Virgin Islands fell short in the end.
Key players for Dillard included Devin Lewis, who contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, and Armond Williams, who added 13 points and 8 rebounds off the bench. For Virgin Islands, Maurice Smith Jr led the team with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Overall, Dillard's balanced scoring and solid defense helped them secure the victory over Virgin Islands in a hard-fought battle. The win improved Dillard's record to 12-15. Day 2 of the GCAC Tournament, Dillard Blue Devils will take on Toogaloo College in the Semifal 2 at 8:00 pm on February 29, 2024.
-Bleu Devils-