Box Score RALEIGH, NC- The Virginia State University men's basketball team overpowered the Shaw University Bears on February 3, with a final score of 88-67.

Holding the no. 1 spot in the CIAA Northern Division, the Trojans advance to a 15-4 overall record, 10-1 in the CIAA.

VSU ended the night shooting 49.2 percent (31-64) from the field, 42.9 percent (9-21) from behind the arc and 73.9 percent (17-23) from the free throw line.

Junior Kevin Williams (Franklinton, NC) powered the Trojans offense with 18 points while junior All-CIAA Preseason pick Elijah Moore (Yorktown, VA) rounded out the double-digit scoring with 16 points. Williams and Moore were evenly matched in recoveries, each securing 7 rebounds.

In the first half, VSU took an early lead, pulling away from the Bears 7 minutes into the game. Minutes later, Shaw closed the scoring gap, tying the game 13-13. Senior Javon Moore (Fairfax, VA) broke the tie with a tip-in, but the Bears would soon answer back with a 3-pointer, putting them in the lead 16-15. The Trojans worked together to regain the lead. Kevin Williams would give VSU the boost they needed with 2 back-to-back shots from behind the arc to put the Trojans ahead, 25-16. An offensive rebound and layup by Javon Moore sent the Trojans to the locker room at halftime in the lead with a score of 37-23.

Rookie Walter Williams (Richmond, VA) started the second half off with a 3-point shot to maintain VSU's momentum. The Trojans had the largest lead of the night during the second half with 27 points. With a little under 3 minutes left in the game, Walter Williams jumped up for a dunk to give VSU an 81-58 lead. Although the Bears attempted to decrease the scoring margin with seconds left in the game, senior Ken Pankey (Richmond, VA) secured a shot from behind the arc at the buzzer to give the Trojans an 88-67 victory.

Mark your calendars for the Trojans next home game on Saturday, February 6. VSU will be celebrating their Alumni Winter Festival at the Orange Out game. The men will tip-off at 4pm.

The Virginia State Department of Athletics annual 1,000 cans, 1 goal campaign initiative is underway. The canned food items collected will be donated to the local food banks. The Department encourages all fans, alumni, faculty and friends to bring a canned food item to all of the home basketball games this season.

For more information on VSU Trojans men's basketball, follow Trojans Athletics on Twitter @VSUsports, or call 804-524-5030.