Parham posted his third straight 20-point+ effort and Conway garnered career highs both in points and rebounds with 13 while hitting a career-high seven 3-point shots. VMI converted 26-of-30 free throws including 14-of-16 over the last 5:37 to hold off a Citadel rally. VMI moved to 7-1 on the season after leading at the half and out rebounding a foe. VMI HEAD COACH DAN EARL –”Preparing for The Citadel takes years off your life because they are so hard to prepare for. They (The Citadel) can certainly shoot the ball and we had some guys have some tremendous games scoring the ball.

Staton-McCray registered 15 points and six rebounds as Samford got past VMI 84-71 in the Southern Conference opener for both teams. Preston Parks added 15 points for for Samford (5-3, 1-0 Southern Conference). Greg Parham had 18 points and seven rebounds for the Keydets (5-5, 0-1). Kamdyn Curfman added 17 points. Trey Bonham had 15 points.