UNC Greensboro Spartans @ VMI Keydets
Neely scores 22, grabs program-record 22 rebounds in UNC Greensboro's 85-78 win over VMI
LEXINGTON, Va. -- — Justin Neely had 22 points and a program-record 22 rebounds in UNC Greensboro's 85-78 win against VMI on Wednesday night.
Donald Whitehead Jr. scored 18 points, going 6 of 11 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Spartans (8-12, 4-3 Southern Conference). KJ Younger had 15 points and went 6 of 13 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range).
Neely, who had his 11th double-double this season, broke Kyle Hines' record of 21 rebounds set in 2005.
The Keydets (6-14, 1-6) were led in scoring by TJ Johnson, who finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Tan Yildizoglu added 18 points for VMI. Linus Holmstrom finished with 13 points.
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Game Information
Lexington, VA
Referee:Garrick Shannon
Referee:Scott Bennett
Referee:Chase Furlough
2025-26 Standings
| Southern ConferenceSouthern 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 |
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