Box Score ETTRICK, Va.- The Virginia State University men's basketball team defeated the Newport News Apprentice School on February 6 with a final score of 94-76. 
 
With the win the Trojans improve to a 16-4 season record, 10-1 in the CIAA. 
 
VSU ended the night shooting 54.2 percent (39-72) from the field, 47.8 percent (11-23) from behind the arc, and 55.6 percent (5-9) from the line. 

Junior guard Kevin Williams (Franklinton,VA) fueled the Trojans offensively recording 24 points. Freshman guard Cyonte Melvin (Hampton, VA) followed with 13 points and junior forward Elijah Moore (Yorktown, VA) contributed 12 points to round out the double digit scoring for the Trojans. VSU's defense was led by sophomore guard Waymond Wright (Raleigh, NC). 

The Trojans controlled the opening tip, giving Kevin Williams the chance to knock down a three-pointer moments later to start the ball game. Much like the opening tip, the Trojans would control the ball game for the duration of the night.
 
At the start of the second half, junior forward Melvin Gregory (Weems, VA) opened up the half knocking down a shot from behind the arc.  
 
VSU led by as many as 23 points with under five minutes remaining in the contest. The Trojans dominated in the paint and 24 points came from second chance opportunities.
 
As the Trojans make their way back to CIAA play for the remainder of the regular season, it's clear that they have their eye on the prize of not only holding on to the title of Northern Division Champions, but a championship. "The ring and my team are my motivation," stated Kevin Williams. 
 
The Trojans will be back in action on Monday, February 8 at 7:30 PM as they host the Elizabeth City State University Vikings. 
 
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.