PETERSBURG, VA --The Virginia State men's basketball team got a 28-point showing from the bench on the way to an 87-70 victory against the Lincoln (PA) Lions at home Wednesday.

The Trojans (13-9, 6-4) had four players score in double figures, led by Tim Uzochuwku, who had 18 points, six rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Jared White added 14 points and Jacob Cooper helped out with a double-double with 12 points and 14 assists.

Virginia State shared the ball well in Wednesday's game, racking up 23 assists on 32 made field goals. Cooper's 14 assists led the Trojans.

The Virginia State defense held Lincoln (PA) shooters to just 39 percent from the field.

How It Happened

After jumping out to a 22-13 advantage, Virginia State went on a 7-0 run with 12:23 left in the first half, culminating in a three from Michael Cooper, to increase its lead to 29-13. The Trojans then lost some of that lead, but still entered halftime with a 47-38 advantage. Virginia State got a great contribution from its bench in the period, as non-starters accounted for 21 of its 47 total points.

Virginia State kept its lead intact before going on a 7-0 run to grow the lead to 72-60 with 5:36 to go in the contest. The Trojans kept expanding the margin and coasted the rest of the way for the 87-70 win. Virginia State made the most of four offensive rebounds to tack on six second chance points out of 40 total in the period.

Game Notes

» Jacob Cooper notched a double-double for the Trojans with 12 points and 14 assists.
» The Trojans shot well from three point range, knocking down nine of 19 long range attempts.
» The Trojans held the Lions to only 39 percent shooting from the field.
» Virginia State never trailed on the way to an 87-70 victory.
» The Trojans shared the ball well, recording an assist on 72 percent of made baskets.
» Jacob Cooper racked up 14 assists for Virginia State.
» The Virginia State bench came alive by scoring 28 points to its scoring output.
» Virginia State had a 28-26 edge on the boards in the win.
» The Virginia State defense forced 13 turnovers.
» Virginia State turned the ball over 11 times while dishing out 23 assists.
» Tim Uzochuwku led the Trojans with 18 points.
» Virginia State got a game-high six rebounds from Tim Uzochuwku.

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