Box Score VALLEY CITY – Six Vikings scored in double figures Tuesday night as the VCSU men's basketball team rolled to a 113-73 victory over Trinity Bible College.
Playing their final non-conference game of the season, the Viking men held a 53-37 lead at halftime and then put the game out of reach with a 60-point second half.
Valley City State improves to 6-13 overall and is now 4-2 over its last six games. The Vikings are currently tied for fourth in the NSAA standings with a 2-3 conference record. VCSU resumes NSAA play by hosting conference-leader Mayville State University on Friday night.
On Tuesday, eight Vikings scored at least eight points in the victory over Trinity Bible College. Logan Nelson led the way with team highs of 22 points and five assists. Connor Entzi poured in 18 points, while Matthew Schlottman made three 3's off the bench and scored 17 points.
Kevin Schramm had a big double-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Hunter Sand also posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds – including seven offensive rebounds. Denzel Kennedy turned in 10 points, six rebounds and three steals.
The Vikings shot 59 percent overall (44-75) and 63 percent in the second half. VCSU was 10-for-26 on 3-pointers and went 15-for-20 at the free throw line. VCSU had 46 points off the bench and held a 64-22 advantage in paint points.
Trinity Bible College had all five of its starters score in double figures, including a team-high 17 points by Logan Klitzke. Khalil Bolden added 16 points and Austin Molan had 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Lions shot 39 percent overall (29-75), 33 percent on 3's (12-36) and went 3-for-4 on free throws.
VCSU held a 55-26 rebounding advantage, including an 18-11 edge in offensive rebounds. The Vikings had 19 assists, 13 turnovers, three blocks and nine steals. Trinity Bible finished with seven assists, 12 turnovers, two blocks and nine steals.
Up next: Valley City State (6-13, 2-3 NSAA) hosts conference leader No. 24 Mayville State University on Friday night. The men's game tips at 7:30 p.m., preceded by the women's game at 5:30 p.m.