ETTRICK, Va. (November 26, 2018) – The Virginia State University men's basketball team returns to the court on Wednesday, November 28th as they travel to Bristol, Tennessee for a non-conference matchup against King  University. Tip-off States is set for 7 p.m. at the Student Center Complex. 
 
The Trojans enters the contest (4-2) coming off a 85-79 victory over Wheeling Jesuit University on Saturday, Nov. 24.

Senior guard Cyonte Melvin led the team with 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field. Jahmere Howze finished with 17 points, while junior Andrew Corum secured his first double-double added 12 points and 10 rebounds.
 
Virginia State secured a lead in the first five minutes of the game, Wheeling Jesuit took its first lead at 13-12 following a Hoban trey with 14:17 left in the first half. The next six minutes saw both teams trade baskets, before a layup by sophomore Jeremiah Brooks reclaimed the lead for the Cardinals at 21-20 with 8:18 remaining until halftime.
 
Virginia State took control of the first half over the next seven minutes, out-scoring the Cardinals 23-to-13 to take a 43-34 lead with just over a minute left in the first half. WJU managed to cut into the deficit with a pair of baskets in the final 60 seconds, but entered halftime trailing 44-38.
 
The Trojans built their largest lead of the evening with a 19-8 run over the first nine minutes of the second half to establish a 63-46 lead with 10:28 to play in the game. 

The Trojans finished the evening shooting 30 of 62 (48.2 percent), and were 21 of 28 (75 percent) from the free-throw line.

The matchup between the Trojans and the Tornadoes will be broadcasted, live on WVST 91.3 FM HERE. Fans can also follow along with live stats .

For the most up-to-date information on VSU men's basketball please visit www.govsutrojans.com and follow Trojans Athletics on Twitter @VSUsports.