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Southern Virginia University

MBB vs Methodist 2025 Johnson, Griffith and Ballstaedt
63
Methodist METHU 5-13,1-6 USA South
76
Winner Southern Va. SVU 17-3,8-1 USA South
Methodist METHU
5-13,1-6 USA South
63
Final
76
Southern Va. SVU
17-3,8-1 USA South
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Methodist METHU 26 37 63
Southern Va. SVU 31 45 76

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Luke Ackerman

Southern Virginia Men’s Basketball Stays on Top With Conference Win Over Methodist

Buena Vista, Va. – The Southern Virginia men's basketball team continued their impressive season with a 76-63 victory over Methodist University, improving to 17-3 overall and 8-1 in conference play. The Knights secured the win with a well-balanced offensive effort, as all five starters scored in double figures.

Despite the final score, the game was highly competitive, featuring ten lead changes and five ties. Christian Goode got the Knights off to a strong start with five early points, while Tyler Kartchner knocked down back-to-back jumpers to keep Southern Virginia in the lead. DJ Green and Collin Griffith added back-to-back three-pointers, helping the Knights take a 31-26 lead into halftime.

The first half was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling from the field—Southern Virginia shot 36.1%, while Methodist finished at 37.5%. However, the Knights never surrendered the lead in the second half, thanks to a dominant start out of the break. Griffith and Eli Ballstaedt combined to score the Knights' first 14 points of the half, pushing the lead to 45-38.

Ballstaedt continued his hot shooting from beyond the arc, while Green and Tillman Johnson helped the Knights capitalize on fast-break opportunities. Kartchner's layup extended the lead to double digits at 58-48, and Johnson's strong presence in the paint helped Southern Virginia stretch the lead to 15 points at 71-56.

Down the stretch, Kade Harrick and Hyrum McConkie helped close out the game, securing another crucial conference victory for the Knights.

Key Performances:

  • Eli Ballstaedt: Led the team in scoring with 18 points and added three steals.

  • Collin Griffith: Efficient 13 points on 5-6 shooting, including 3-4 from three-point range.

  • Christian Goode: Scored 11 points, shooting an efficient 5-6 from the field and 1-1 from three.

  • Tillman Johnson: Contributed 10 points and recorded two blocks.

  • Tyler Kartchner: Finished with 10 points and five rebounds.

  • DJ Green: Led the team with five assists.

Southern Virginia will look to continue their winning streak as they travel to face Mary Baldwin University on Wednesday, January 29th, at 6:00 PM. The Knights will aim to snap a two-game losing streak against the reigning USA South Conference champions.

For the most up-to-date information and details on the team, visit knightathletics.com and follow @knight_hoops.

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