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02/13 03:43 CST Holmstrom leads VMI against Furman after 23-point game
Holmstrom leads VMI against Furman after 23-point game
By The Associated Press
Furman Paladins (16-10, 7-6 SoCon) at VMI Keydets (6-20, 1-12 SoCon)
Lexington, Virginia; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: VMI plays Furman after Linus Holmstrom scored 23 points in VMI's
92-71 loss to the UNC Greensboro Spartans.
The Keydets are 5-7 on their home court. VMI has a 4-16 record in games decided
by 10 points or more.
The Paladins have gone 7-6 against SoCon opponents. Furman averages 76.3 points
while outscoring opponents by 6.1 points per game.
VMI averages 10.8 made 3-pointers per game, 2.8 more made shots than the 8.0
per game Furman allows. Furman averages 76.3 points per game, 2.8 fewer than
the 79.1 VMI allows.
The Keydets and Paladins match up Saturday for the first time in SoCon play
this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: TJ Johnson is shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc with 3.6 made
3-pointers per game for the Keydets, while averaging 18.4 points, 7.2 rebounds
and 1.5 steals. Holmstrom is averaging 10.9 points over the last 10 games.
Charles Johnston is averaging 10 points and 9.3 rebounds for the Paladins. Alex
Wilkins is averaging 20.0 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Keydets: 0-10, averaging 66.4 points, 25.3 rebounds, 11.9
assists, 7.3 steals and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 39.6% from the
field. Their opponents have averaged 83.6 points per game.
Paladins: 5-5, averaging 73.2 points, 33.5 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 4.2 steals
and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents
have averaged 69.2 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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